PHILIPS UAA3546

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
UAA3546
Single chip DECT transceiver
Product specification
2003-July-15
S PHI
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
FEATURES
-
Economical solution for a radio in DECT cordless telephones
Integrated low phase noise VCO with no production tuning required
Fully integrated receiver with high sensitivity
Dedicated PLL synthesizer
3 dBm output preamplifier with an integrated switch
3-line serial interface bus
Low current consumption from 2.7 V supply
Compatible with Philips Semiconductors’ baseband chips (ABC & Vega family) and other baseband.
Reduction of control signals.
APPLICATIONS
1880 to 1930 MHz DECT band cordless telephones.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The UAA3546 BiCMOS device is a low power, highly integrated circuit, for 1.9GHz cordless phone applications in
the DECT band.
It features a fully integrated receiver, from antenna filter output to the demodulated data output, a fully integrated
VCO, a synthesizer to implement a phase-locked loop and a TX preamplifier to drive the external transmit power
amplifier (CGY20xx series or UAA359x series).
The synthesizer’s main divider is driven by the prescaler output in the range of 1880 to 1930 MHz and is
programmed via a 3-wire serial bus. The reference divider ratio is programmable. Outputs of the main and
reference dividers drive a phase comparator where a charge pump produces phase error current pulses for
integration in an external loop filter. Only a passive loop filter is necessary. The charge-pump current is set to
3.5mA for fast switching.
The VCO is powered from an internally regulated voltage source and includes integrated varicap diodes and
integrated coils. Its tuning range is guaranteed. The VCO and the synthesizer are switched on one slot before the
active slot to lock the VCO to the required channel frequency. Just before the active slot, the synthesizer is
switched off, allowing open loop modulation of the VCO during transmission. When opening the loop, the
frequency pulling (due to switching off the synthesizer) can be maintained within the DECT specification.
The device is designed to operate from 2.7 V nominal supply. Separate power and ground pins are provided to
the different parts of the circuit. The ground leads should be short-circuited externally to prevent large currents
flowing across the die and thus causing damage.
All VCC must also be at the same potential (VCC).
18-Jul-03
2
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
VCC = 2.8 V; Tamb =25°C, FXTAL=13.824MHz; programming in mode 2; bit slic = 0 and modulation frequency
deviation = 288 kHz in receive mode; unless otherwise specified. Characteristics for which only a typical value is
given are not tested. Measured and guaranteed on Philips Semiconductors board.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
2.7
2.8
3.6
V
Vcc
Supply voltage
.
Icc(rx)
Receiver supply current
PLL in open loop
mode
-
54
68
mA
Icc(tx)
Transmitter supply current
PLL in open loop
mode
-
33
45
mA
Icc(synth)
Synthesizer supply current
-
0.7
4.5
mA
Icc(pd)
Power down supply current
.
-
4
10
uA
fo(RF)
RF output frequency
.
1880
1930
MHz
fXTAL
Crystal reference input frequency on the
REFCLK pin
.
-
10.368
or
13.824
-
MHz
Tamb
Ambiant temperature
.
-10
-
+60
°C
ORDERING INFORMATION
PACKAGE
TYPE NUMBER
UAA3546HN
18-Jul-03
NAME
DESCRIPTION
VERSION
HVQFN32
Plastic, heatsink very thin quad flat package; no leads;
32 terminals; body 5x5x0.85 mm
SOT617-1
3
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
BLOCK DIAGRAM
RSSI
RF
LNA
RDATA
DEMODULATOR
SLCCTR
RON
REGULATOR
DATAM
TON
TX
Vbat
3 cells
external
PNP
regulation
TGFSK
AMP
SYNTHESIZER
X/2
PLow
BASE
REFCLK
REGULATOR
VTUNE CHPUMP
VCCTX
Figure 1 - Typical block diagram
18-Jul-03
CONTROL BUS
VCOON
S_EN
S_DATA
S_CLK
4
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
PINNING
SYMBOL
VREG
VCCREG
VCCIF
RDATA
REFCLK
S_DATA
S_EN
S_CLK
SLCCTR
RSSI
VCOON
DATAM
VCCRX
RFB
RFA
GNDRX
R_ON
T_ON
GNDTX
TXB
TXA
BUSMODE
VCCTX
PLOW
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
BASE
TEST
CP
VTUNE
DCOMP
TGFSK
GND
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
diepad
18-Jul-03
DESCRIPTION
VCO regulated voltage
Positive supply voltage for the VCO regulator
Positive supply voltage for the synthesizer part
Receiver data output
Synthesizer reference frequency input
Programming bus data input
Programming bus enable input
Programming bus clock input
Receiver threshold control input
Received Signal Strength Indicator output
VCO power on input (must be connected to GND if not used)
Receiver threshold storage input
Positive supply voltage for the receiver part
Receiver differential input B
Receiver differential input A
Negative supply voltage for the receiver part
Receiver pin diode control signal output
Transmitter pin diode control signal output
Negative supply voltage for the transmitter part
Transmitter differential output B
Transmitter differential output A
Programming bus configuration input
Positive supply voltage for the transmitter part
reserved (must be connected to GND)
“Low power” digital output signal to the power amplifier. If not used,
must be connected to ground, and bit Plow always programmed to ‘0’.
External PNP base control output (connect to GND if not used)
reserved (must be connected to GND)
Test pin (must be connected to GND)
Charge-pump output
VCO coarse control input
Drift compensation input
VCO fine control input
Negative supply voltage
5
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
25 – PLOW
26 - BASE
27 - (GND)
28 - TEST
29 - CP
30 - VTUNE
31 - DCOMP
32 - TGFSK
l
VREG - 1
24 - (GND)
VCCREG - 2
23 - VCCTX
VCCIF - 3
22 - BUSMODE
RDATAP - 4
21 - TXA
GND
REFCLK - 5
20 - TXB
S_DATA - 6
19 - GNDTX
GNDRX - 16
RFA - 15
RFB - 14
VCCRX - 13
DATAM - 12
17 - R_ON
VCOON - 11
S_CLK - 8
RSSI - 10
18 - T_ON
SLCCTR - 9
S_EN - 7
Table 1 - pinning configuration for HVQFN32 package (Top view)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Transmit chain
VCO, and prescaler
The fully integrated VCO operates at a multiple of the DECT 1.9GHz frequency. It is supplied by an on-chip
regulator (VREG), which minimizes frequency disturbances due to VCC variations. The VCO signal is fed into a
prescaler. The large difference between the transmitted and VCO frequencies reduces transmitter-oscillator
coupling problems. The output of the prescaler is used to drive the synthesizer main divider and this output can
also be switched to either the TX preamplifier or the RX LO output buffer. The high isolation obtained from the
prescaler ensures very small frequency changes when turning on the TX preamplifier or the RX part. In TX mode,
the oscillator can be directly modulated with GFSK filtered data at pin TGFSK.
In order to compensate for VCO self-heating effect, an 8.2nF capacitor is connected to the DCOMP (pin 31).
After each power-up reset defined by a supply change from 0V to VCC, a VCO calibration sequence starts, based
on the capability of the PLL to reach the lowest and highest frequency of the extended DECT band with the
middle VCO band during the standard locking period of a blind slot. If one of these border frequencies is not
achievable (i.e. the CP output is not in the correct voltage range), the selected VCO band will be shifted to a low
or high VCO band accordingly. The calibration sequence uses the reference clock and timing control signal of the
baseband; but the frequency programmed using the bus is overwritten to target the border frequencies during the
locking time. The active 2 slots following the blind slots used for the calibrations are disabled, TON and RON pin
diode control signals remain off, so no incorrect RF signal is transmitted.
The VCO can also be re-calibrated by programming the bit vcocal to 1 and back to 0. The following two blind slots
will be used for the calibration. Together with bit vcocal =1, the bit trx must be 1 so the transceiver is in receive
mode and doesn’t transmit odd frequencies.
18-Jul-03
6
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
TX PREAMPLIFIER
The TX preamplifier amplifies the RF signal up to a level of 3 dBm typical that is suitable for use with Philips
Semiconductors’ DECT power amplifiers. Under reset conditions, the TX preamplifier is on during blind slot. By
using the relevant programming bit, it's possible to use the SLCCTR signal in transmit mode to control TX
preamplifier start and stop time in the frame.
In order to control the low power pin of the external power amplifier, a pin PLOW is available which reflect in TX
mode the content of bit Plow.
External regulator
Together with an external PNP transistor, it's possible to overpass the maximum rating 3.6V supply voltage of the
transceiver. In this configuration, a 3 cells supply can be implemented withstanding up to 5.5V and converted into
2.8V.
This additional regulator is designed to maintain the VCC pin supply high enough during power down state, and
can wake-up in few tens of microseconds. It can be used also to supply the power amplifier with the adequate
external PNP and decoupling capacitor.
When not used, the 'base' pin must be connected to GND.
Synthesizer
MAIN DIVIDER
The main divider is clocked by the RF signal from the prescaler; at frequencies from 1880 to 1930 MHz.
Any main divider ratio from 2176 to 2303 inclusive can be programmed.
REFERENCE DIVIDER
The reference divider is clocked by the signal at pin REFCLK. The circuit operates with digital input levels as well
as analog from 300mVpp to 1.0Vpp at a frequency of 13.824 MHz. By programming the relevant ‘refd0’ bit, the
reference frequency can be changed for 10.368MHz or 13.864MHz.
PHASE COMPARATOR
The output of the main and reference dividers drive the phase comparator. It produces current pulses at pin CP.
The pulse duration is equal to the difference in time of arrival of the edges from the two dividers. If the main
divider edge arrives first, CP sinks current. If the reference divider edge arrives first, CP sources current. An
internal resistor defines the DC value of the charge-pump current. Additional circuitry is included to ensure that
the gain of the phase detector remains linear even for small phase errors.
Serial programming bus
A simple 3-line unidirectional serial bus is used to program the circuit. These 3 lines are data (S_DATA), clock
(S_CLK) and enable (S_EN).
The data sent to the device is loaded in bursts framed by S_EN. S_CLK and S_DATA lines are used to program
the register. S_DATA should change value on the non-active edge of S_CLK. Only the last bits serially clocked
into the device are retained within the register. Additional leading bits are ignored, and no check is made on the
number of clock pulses. The last bit entered is b0. For the divider ratio N, the first bit entered is the most
significant (MSB).
The circuit can operate in 3 different programming modes called mode 2,3 and 4 respectively, and are described
below (see TIMING DIAGRAM on page 17).
The external pin called ‘Busmode’ selects the programming mode. If 'Busmode' is connected to the ground
voltage, the transceiver is in mode 2 or mode 3 depending of the external pin VCOON use. If 'Busmode' is
connected to the supply voltage, the transceiver is in mode 4.
MODE 2
In mode 2, S_CLK rising edge is active and S_DATA signal is active high. S_EN must be LOW to capture a new
programming sequence, while S_EN goes high after a programming sequence to switch on the synthesizer and
18-Jul-03
7
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
write in the main divider. During synthesizer operation, S_EN should be kept high. The register data format is
shown in on page 10.
A programming sequence is detected if at least one rising edge occurs on S_CLK while S_EN is low. If no
programming sequence is detected, the following S_EN rising edge is interpreted as a power-down request, and
called 'S_EN stop pulse'. The VCOON input pin should be connected to ground in this mode.
MODE 3
The mode 3 is identical to mode 2 with the exception of the input signal VCOON. This additional signal coming
from the ABC baseband family is used to power down the transceiver replacing the 'S_EN stop pulse'. The signal
VCOON falling edge puts the IC in power down mode, while its rising edge has no effect.
MODE 4
In mode 4, the S_DATA signal is active low (that means the 0 volt voltage on the pin correspond to a information
'1' in the register) and the S_CLK signal falling edge is active. S_EN must be high (connected to the supply
voltage) to capture a new programming sequence. Two different word lengths can be loaded into the circuit,
selected accordingly to their address in b0. The long one corresponds to the synthesizer programming, and is
enter prior to the PLL locking. The short one is due just before the active slot to control the PLL loop opening.
By setting the bit test to 1, the long word can be extended and access to additional control bits is available. The
data format is shown in Table 3 or Table 4 on page 10.
Receiver
The receiver is a fully integrated RF+IF strip and demodulator. It provides all the required channel filtering and
generates analog RSSI and a switched output for PHILIPS Semiconductors’ baseband chip. Very few off-chip
components are required and all of these can be placed without trimming. The chip is designed to operate from a
power supply voltage, which can fall to 2.7V. The input is the RF antenna signal, derived from the band filter or
the antenna switch. The outputs are the RSSI voltage, representing the instantaneous signal strength and two
high level demodulator output signals RDATA, DATAM. DATAM is switched by SLCCTR to generate the external
slicer threshold, and an internal circuitry takes into account the possible delay in the SLCCTR signal falling edge.
This circuitry, called RX threshold compensation, is set when bit Nrxcomp = 0 and it is assumed than SLCCTR
rising edge occurs while a signal is present at antenna and the SLCCTR falling edge could occur up to the
SYNCH word first 2 identical bits. If bit Nrxcomp = 1, the external capacitor on the DATAM pin stores the slicer
threshold and the SLCCTR rising edge could therefore occur before any signal at antenna and the SLCCTR
falling edge must occur during the PREAMBLE word to obtain optimal performance. The latter setup is suitable for
the radio link scanning and synchronization.
During the blind slot, while the PLL is settling, an internal voltage source is activated to precharge the external
capacitor on the DATAM pin to a voltage close to the required slicer threshold.
OPERATING MODES
Three operating modes are available in this chip (see timing diagrams from page 17) depending of the Busmode
pin voltage.
MODE 2
The Reduced Signal Mode (Mode 2), the serial bus programming controls the IC functions and timing.
The S_EN signal controls the chip timing. After the register programming, the S_EN rising edge programs the
PLL, closes the loop, powers on the VCO and if the bit ‘trx’ = 0 and the bit 'ppaon' = 0, turns on the TX
preamplifier. On the falling edge of this first pulse of S_EN, the loop is opened (unless the bit ‘pll’ is set to 1) and
the receiver switches on if the ‘trx’ bit=1. A second rising edge on S_EN, the ‘stop pulse’, is required at the end of
the wanted slot to power down the IC. This ‘stop pulse’ should occur without any S_CLK rising edge during
preceding S_EN low-level state. Otherwise, this second pulse will be considered as a new programming and IC
will start a new cycle (a blind slot followed by an active slot).
In order to drive the RX pin diode, the R_ON pin reflects the receiver’s internal power-on signal. The TX pin diode
could be respectively driven by the T_ON signal, reflecting the active transmit slot timing or, if bit 'ppaon' = 1or bit
'ton' = 1, the SLCCTR signal state during the TX slot.
18-Jul-03
8
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
MODE 3
The Advanced Signal Mode (Mode 3) is close to mode 2. The difference comes from the VCOON pin. The falling
edge powers down the IC, instead of the S_EN stop pulse.
MODE 4
In the External signal Mode (Mode 4), the serial bus is totally new and fit with other baseband family. In this mode,
the pin "Busmode" is connected to the positive supply voltage.
The S_EN signal controls the chip timing. The IC is powered up when S_CLK or S_EN are high. During
programming, the S_CLK is used for bit validation so S_EN is maintained high. For the other part of the cycle,
S_CLK is maintained high.
At the end of the active slot, either the S_CLK signal goes low putting the IC into power down mode; or a new
programming occurs to start a new blind slot.
In order to drive the RX pin diode, the R_ON pin reflects the receiver’s internal power-on signal. The TX pin diode
could be respectively driven by the T_ON signal, reflecting the active transmit slot timing or, if bit 'ppaon' = 1 or bit
'ton' = 1, the SLCCTR signal.
REDUCED INTERFACE.
In order to reduce the number of physical lines connecting the baseband to the transceiver, a specific interface is
proposed below.
On the transceiver side, the pins RSSI and TGFSK could be connected together. TGFSK is used when the
transceiver is in TX mode, while RSSI is used in RX mode. It’s still possible to adjust the TGFSK level by adding a
serial resistor in the signal going only to TGFSK, without affecting the RSSI level. The modulation signal level
reduction is then approximately 15kΩ/(R+ 15kΩ).
The pins SDATA and SLCCTR could also be connected together. SLCCTR is only active when the transceiver is
on, while SDATA is only active when the IC is in power-down This configuration supposes that SLCCTR signal is
not used during transmit blind slot period, meaning that the bit 'ppaon' = 0 and bit 'ton' = 0 while the transceiver is
in mode 4.
The figure below illustrates this interface on the transceiver side:
RSSI
R
TGFSK
Baseband
Transceiver
S_DATA
SLCCTR
Figure 2 - Combining interface signals
See user manual for complementary info.
18-Jul-03
9
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
BIT PROGRAMMING
Table 2 - Mode 2 and mode3 bus programming (Busmode pin to ground)
First IN
b23
(MSB)
b22
b21
b20
0
0
0
Plow /
Nrxcomp
0
b19
slic
0
b18
b17
b16
b15
b14
0
0
0
0
0
b13
b12
tpow1
vcocal
0
0
(LSB)
b11
b10
refd0
pll
1
0
b9
ppaon0
b8
ton
0
b7
b6
b5
b4
0
b3
b2
b1
N = b 0XXXXX
Last IN
b0
trx
Table 3 - Mode 4 bus programming (LONG WORD) (BusMode pin to VCC)
First IN
[ b23..b12] only effective if b11=1
(MSB)
b23
b22
b21
0
0
0
b20
slic
0
b19
b18
b17
b16
b15
0
0
0
0
0
b14
b13
b12
tpow1
vcocal
refd0
0
0
1
(LSB)
b11
b10
b9
test
ppaon
ton
0
0
0
b8
b7
b6
b5
0
b4
b3
b2
Last IN
b1
b0
trx
address
1
(LSB)
Last IN
N
Note: In mode 4, the '1' corresponds to a low level signal (typically ground) on SDATA pin.
Table 4 - Mode 4 bus programming (SHORT WORD) (Busmode pin to VCC)
First IN
(MSB)
SHORT WORD
b2
b1
b0
Plow
pll
address
/ Nrxcomp
0
0
0
Note: In mode 4, the '0' corresponds to a high level signal (typically Vcc) on SDATA pin.
Bits description
-
Bit trx : defines if the transceiver will be used in transmit mode (bit trx = '0' ) or receive mode (bit trx = '1')
during the following active slot. So for transmit mode, bit b0 = '0' in mode 2 and 3, or bit b1 = '1' in mode 4 ;
and for receive mode, bit b0 = '1' in mode 2 and 3, or bit b1 = '0' in mode 4.
Bits N : Define the main divider ratio (see Table 2, Table 3, Table 7 and Table 8).
Bit ton : In transmit mode, when set to 1 defines that SLCCTR signal controls the TON output signal;
otherwise TON is high only during active slot (see page 17).
Bit ppaon : In transmit mode, defines if the SLCCTR signal is used during transmit slot to control
the TX preamplifier on/off status. Default is 0 and the SLCCTR is not used as input
during transmit slot.
18-Jul-03
10
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
Table 5 - Effect of bit 'ppaon' during transmit slot.
During transmit slot in mode 2 with bit 'ppaon' = 0
S_EN
input
TXA/TXB
power
RF signal
TON
output
Antenna
power
RF signal
During transmit slot in mode 2 with bit 'ppaon' = 1 only.
This configuration allows the PLL to continue to lock even if the PA is transmitting. See dotted lines.
S_EN
input
SLCCTR
input
TXA/TXB
power
RF signal
TON
output
Antenna
power
RF signal
During transmit slot in mode 2 with bit 'ton' = 1 only.
This configuration allows the TON output pin to reflect the SLCCTR signal in driving the pin diode.
S_EN
input
SLCCTR
input
TXA/TXB
power
RF signal
TON
output
Antenna
power
RF signal
-
Bit pll : Defines what is the PLL loop status during active slot. The default is 0, for PLL open loop during
active slot.
Bits refd0 : defines the reference divider ratio. Default is 0 so the reference division ratio is 12.
Table 6 - Reference divider ratio
-
Bit refd0
Divider ratio
0
12 (reset state)
1
16
Bit vcocal : This bit defines the VCO recalibration request and acts as a reset signal of the VCO calibration.
When set to 1, the VCO calibration request is stored internally; but the VC0 calibration will start only if this bit
returns to 0. The 2 slots immediately after the 0 programming are used for calibration where the active part
is masked. The VCO recalibration request overwrites the power-up reset VCO calibration. It’s recommended
to set the bit vcocal to 1 together the bit trx to be in receiving mode.
Bit tpow1 : Increases the transmitted power. Default is low power, low level.
Bit slic : Defines in receive, if set to 1, that the analog demodulator signal is present on RDATA, this
configuration is present for evaluation purpose only. Default is 0 for digital output. Note that this bit must set
to 0 in transmit and receive for normal operation and performances.
18-Jul-03
11
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
-
UAA3546
Bit Nrxcomp : When set to 1 during receive slot, stops the RX threshold post-preamble compensation by
shorting the internal and external capacitors storing the threshold voltage on DATAM pin. Default is 0, RX
threshold compensation ON.
Bit Plow : Defines, when in transmit, the level on the Plow digital output pin during the blind and active slot in
mode 2 and mode 3 ; and only during active slot for mode 4. In receive mode, the pin remains low.
Bit test : Defines whether the front programming data should be used for test mode programming (only
available in mode 4)
Table 7 - Main divider ratio and synthesized frequency in mode 2 or 3
Band
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
N
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
trx
Main div (n)
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
[N,trx]
2
3
20
21
26
27
44
45
38
39
56
57
Synth freq
0.864*
(2176+n)
1881.792
1882.656
1897.344
1898.208
1902.528
1903.392
1918.08
1918.944
1912.896
1913.76
1928.448
1929.312
Chan. freq
0.864*
(2176+n-trx)
1881.792
1881.792
1897.344
1897.344
1902.528
1902.528
1918.08
1918.08
1912.896
1912.896
1928.448
1928.448
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
Chan. freq
0.864*
(2176+n-trx)
1881.792
1881.792
1897.344
1897.344
1902.528
1902.528
1918.08
1918.08
1912.896
1912.896
1928.448
1928.448
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
TX
RX
Table 8 - Main divider ratio and synthesized frequency in mode 4
N
Band
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
C
C
C
C
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
trx
Main div (n)
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
[N,trx]
2
3
20
21
26
27
44
45
38
39
56
57
Synth freq
0.864*
(2176+n)
1881.792
1882.656
1897.344
1898.208
1902.528
1903.392
1918.08
1918.944
1912.896
1913.76
1928.448
1929.312
Note: In mode 4, the '1' corresponds to a low level signal (typically ground) on SDATA pin.
18-Jul-03
12
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
LIMITING VALUES
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134)
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
MAX.
UNIT
Vcc
Maximum supply voltage
-0.3
+3.6
V
VPIN
Maximum voltage on all input pins except
BASE
-0.3
+3.6
V
VBASE
Maximum voltage on BASE pin
-0.3
+6.0
V
Pi(max)
Maximum power at receiver input
15
dBm
∆GND
Difference in ground supply voltage applied
between all ground pins
0.01
V
Tamb
Ambiant temperature
-10
+60
°C
Tstg
Storage temperature
-55
+125
°C
Tj
Junction temperature
-
+150
°C
HANDLING
Inputs and outputs are protected against electrostatic discharge in normal handling. However, to be totally safe, it
is desirable to take normal precautions appropriate to handle MOS devices.
All pins complain with “EIA/JESD22-A114-A Class2 (Oct. 97)”.
LATCH-UP
Qualification phase reveals that the pin REFCLK is susceptible to latch-up if a negative current larger than 60mA
is drawn out of the UAA3546HN, corresponding to a negative pin voltage (below the ground voltage).
Under normal conditions, the REFCLK signal level is attached to the positive supply voltage and connected
through a serial capacitor. The latch-up condition is not applicable in the practical implementation.
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
TYPICAL
UNIT
Tstg
Thermal resistance from junction to ambiant for
HVQFN package
In free air with
die pad
connected
30
K/W
18-Jul-03
13
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 2.8 V; Tamb =25°C, FXTAL=13.824MHz; programming in mode 2; bit slic = 0 and modulation frequency
deviation = 288 kHz in receive mode; unless otherwise specified. Characteristics for which only a typical value is
given are not tested. Measured and guarantied on Philips Semiconductors board in HVQFN32 package.
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
CONDITIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNIT
External supply
2.7
2.8
3.6
V
Supplied by Vsup
2.65
2.8
-
V
Supply
Vcc
Supply voltage
Icc(rx)
Receiver supply current
PLL in open loop
mode
-
54
68
mA
Icc(tx)
Transmitter supply current
PLL in open loop
mode
-
33
45
mA
Icc(synth)
Synthesizer supply current
.
-
0.7
4.5
mA
Icc(pd)
Power down supply current
.
-
4
10
uA
fo(RF)
RF output frequency
.
1880
-
1930
MHz
Tamb
Ambiant temperature
.
-10
-
+60
°C
fXTAL
Crystal reference input frequency
Depends on
programming
-
10.368
or
13.824
-
MHz
RREF
Reference divider ratio
.
-
12 or
16
-
.
Vxtal
Signal input level (peak to peak)
Square-wave
300
-
1000
mV
fPC
Phase comparator frequency
.
-
0.864
-
MHz
Iocp
Charge-Pump output current
Vcp = 1/2 Vcc
-
3.5
-
mA
CSR864
Carrier to -864kHz spurious level ratio
over fo(RF)
-
-60
-40
dBc
Tlock
Minimum time for PLL locking
From F0 reaching
F9±10kHz
-
-
300
us
3.2
3.6
5.5
V
2.8
3.6
V
-
5
100
mV
1880
-
1930
MHz
0.4
-
Vcc0.4
V
Synthesizer
External regulator
Vbat
3 batteries output voltage
.
Vsup
regulated output voltage
.
2.65
Vdrop
voltage drop from Icc=50mA to Icc=350mA
for Vbat = 3.6V
FVCO
oscillator frequency defined at TX output
over full temperature
VVTUNE
Charge Pump in- & Tuning output
.
GVCO
mean VCO tuning input gain
defined at TX output
over the DECT band
-
60
-
MHz/V
GMOD
VCO modulation input gain
defined at TX output
over the DECT band
for VTGFSK = 0.5 VDC
-
1.65
-
MHz/V
ZMOD
VCO modulation input impedance
In TX mode only 1
-
15
-
kOhm
VCO
1
In RX mode, this pin is high impedance for an eventual connection to RSSI pin.
18-Jul-03
14
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
TX PREAMPLIFIER
Po(TX)
TX preamplifier output power
( with bit tpow1 = 0 )
at Tamb = 25°C
0.5
+3
+6
dBm
over full temperature
-1
+3
+7
dBm
FTVCOTX
VCO feed through at TX output
Referred to Po(TX)
measured at 1.9GHz
-
-35
-20
dBc
RoTX
Parallel reel part of the impedance
measured at 1.9GHz
-
300
-
Ohm
CoTX
Parallel imaginary part of the impedance
measured at 1.9GHz
-
0.1
-
pF
CNR250k
carrier-to-noise ratio at TX output carrier
offset
Df =250 kHz
in open loop
-
-107
-87
dBc/Hz
CNR4684k carrier-to-noise ratio at TX output carrier
offset
Df = 4684 kHz
In open loop
-
-132
-126
dBc/Hz
CNR6412k carrier-to-noise ratio at TX output carrier
offset
Df = 6412kHz
In open loop
-
-136
-129
dBc/Hz
Dfo(Pushing)
frequency shift due to 100mV drop on
supply
VVTUNE set by the
PLL on
fVCO = 1.9 GHz.
VTGFSK = 0 V and a
50 Ω TX load.
-
0
+10
kHz
Dfo(Pulling)
frequency shift due to disabling the
synthesizer (measured 20 µs after disabling
the synthesizer)
VVTUNE set by the
PLL on
fVCO = 1.9 GHz.
VTGFSK = 0 V and a
50 Ω TX load.
-
0
+/-15
kHz
Dfo(DRIFT)
frequency drift
VVTUNE set by the
PLL on
fVCO = 1.9 GHz.
measured during
500 us
-
0
10
kHz
RECEIVER
All performances are measured at the receiver balun input, and a 3dB loss is assumed for the path to the antenna.
The values expressed in dBc refer to the wanted signal level and are positive for interfering signals higher than the
wanted signal.
VmaxRSSI
Maximum RSSI output voltage under high
RX input signal level
.
-
1.65
2.0
V
VRSSI
RSSI output voltage.
with -30 dBm
1.1
1.4
1.75
V
Monotonic over range -96dBm to -36dBm
with -60 dBm
0.8
0.95
1.15
V
with -90 dBm
-
0.45
0.65
V
Ton
wake up time from the power up signal to
correct RSSI output
RSSI signal reach its
final value ±150mV
at –60 dBm input
2
level
-
20
40
us
SB-3
sensitivity at input for BER < 10-3
.
-
-96
-93
dBm
.
+12
-
-76
dBm
SB-5
-5
power range for BER < 10
-3
IM3
Intermodulation rejection for BER < 10
Wanted @-83dBm;
level of interferers in
channels N+2 and
N+4
+33
+44
-
dBc
Rco
co-channel rejection for BER<10-3
Wanted @-76dBm
-10
-8
-
dBc
2
Measured without parallel capacitor on RSSI pin.
18-Jul-03
15
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
RN+/-1
UAA3546
Adjacent channel rejection for BER<10-3
-3
Wanted @-76dBm
+13
+22
-
dBc
RN+/-2
Bi-Adjacent channel rejection for BER<10
Wanted @-76dBm
+34
+42
-
dBc
RN+/->3
Rejection with ≥3 channel spacing for
BER<10-3
Wanted @-76dBm
+40
+45
-
dBc
BLnear
Rejection of a blocking signal in the range
5MHz to 100MHz from the band
Wanted @-83dBm
+47
+56
-
dBc
BLfar
Rejection of a blocking signal at 100MHz
from the band
Wanted @-83dBm
+59
+65
-
dBc
RoRX
Parallel reel part of the impedance
measured at 1.9GHz
-
65
-
Ohm
CoRX
Parallel imaginary part of the impedance
measured at 1.9GHz
-
1.5
-
pF
LOGIC INTERFACE
Vih
HIGH level input voltage
.
1.4
-
Vcc
+0.6
V
Vil
LOW level input voltage
.
0
-
+0.4
V
Ibias
Input bias current logic 1 or logic 0
.
-5
-
+5
uA
Voh
HIGH level output voltage
For RDATA output
2.0
2.4
2.7
V
Vol
LOW level output voltage
For RDATA output
-
-
0.4
V
tt
Transition time on R_DATAP 10%↔90%
with 30pF load
-
70
-
ns
Ioh
Source output current capability
In high level state on
RON or TON pins
into Vdc = 0.7V
8
22
Iol
Sink output current capability
In low level state on
RON or TON pins
into Vdc = Vcc - 0.7V
8
22
-
mA
FS_CLK
Programming frequency
.
-
-
14
MHz
ta, tb
S_DATA settling and maintain time
from S_CLK
30
-
-
ns
tc
Last S_CLK to S_EN latch-in time
.
1
-
-
us
td
S_EN to TON (or RON) time
Bit ppaon = ‘0’
-
0.5
-
us
te
S_EN stop pulse width
.
1
-
-
us
tf
Timing from Start signal to first S_CLK edge in mode 4
1
-
-
us
tg
S_EN latch-in to SLCCTR rising edge in RX
20
-
-
us
18-Jul-03
16
Receiver settling
time
mA
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
TIMING DIAGRAM
Timing diagram in mode 2
TRANSMIT
k-1 slot
MODE
k slot
S_CLK
rising
edge
S_DATA
Active
high
S_EN
SLCCTR
(optional)
input
see Table 5
TON
output
Figure 3 - Mode 2 transmit timing diagram (with the VEGA baseband family)
RECEIVE
k-1 slot
MODE
k slot
S_CLK
rising
edge
S_DATA
Active
high
S_EN
SLCCTR
input
RON
output
Figure 4 - Mode 2 receive timing diagram (with the VEGA baseband family)
24 bits total
MSB
LSB
SCLK
SDATA
X
X
SEN
TON or
RON
SLCCTR
ta
PLL locking pulse
tb
tc
Figure 5 - Mode 2 programming signal timing diagram
18-Jul-03
17
>Tlock
td
SEN stop pulse
tg
te
td
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
Timing diagram in mode 3
TRANSMIT
k-1 slot
MODE
k slot
S_CLK
rising
edge
S_DATA
Active
high
S_EN
VCOON
input
SLCCTR
(optional)
Input
see Table 5
TON
output
Figure 6 - Mode 3 transmit timing diagram (with the ABC baseband family)
RECEIVE
k-1 slot
MODE
k slot
S_CLK
rising
edge
S_DATA
Active
high
S_EN
VCOON
input
SLCCTR
input
RON
output
Figure 7 - Mode 3 receive timing diagram (with the ABC baseband family)
24 bits total
M SB
LSB
SC LK
SD A TA X
X
SEN
ta
P LL locking pulse
tb
tc
Figure 8 - Mode 3 programming signal timing diagram
18-Jul-03
18
>Tlock
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
Timing diagram in mode 4
TRANSMIT
MODE
S_CLK
falling
edge
S_DATA
Active
low
S_EN
SLCCTR
(optional)
input
see Table 5
RON
output
TON
output
Figure 9 - Mode 4 transmit timing diagram
RECEIVE
MODE
S_CLK
falling
edge
S_DATA
Active
low
S_EN
SLCCTR
input
RON
output
TON
output
Figure 10 - Mode 4 receive timing diagram
12 bits total
M SB
LSB
SC LK
SD A TA
X
SEN
ta
m inÆ tf
tc
Figure 11 - Mode 4 programming signal timing diagram
18-Jul-03
tb
19
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
SCHEMATIC
Figure 12 - Characterization board schematic
18-Jul-03
20
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
BOARD LAYOUT
Figure 13 - Top layer (negative)
Figure 14 - Internal top layer (negative)
18-Jul-03
21
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
Figure 15 - Internal bottom layer (negative)
Figure 16 - Bottom layer (negative)
18-Jul-03
22
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
Figure 17 - Top layer components (zoom)
Figure 18 - Bottom layer components (zoom)
18-Jul-03
23
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
16 bumps contacting the diepad
Width
=760um
=2.4mm
=35um
8 vias 0.38mm
connecting all 4
layers
Figure 19 - PCB description under the IC diepad
18-Jul-03
24
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
RX IMPEDANCE
Measured under low level signal at pin outputs; the coupling capacitors and PCB effects are de-embedded.
Figure 20 - serial RX half differential input impedance at RFA/RFB
TX IMPEDANCE
Measured under high signal level (+3dBm typ) at pin outputs; the coils to VCC, coupling capacitors and PCB
effects are de-embedded.
Figure 21 - serial TX half differential output impedance at TXA/TXB
18-Jul-03
25
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
TYPICAL RSSI RESPONSE
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
-120
-108
-96
-84
-72
-60
-48
Figure 22 - Typical RSSI response
18-Jul-03
26
-36
-24
-12
0
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
PACKAGE OUTLINE
Figure 23 - HVQFN32 package outline
18-Jul-03
27
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
SOLDERING
Introduction to soldering surface mount packages
This text gives a very brief insight to a complex technology. A more in-depth account of soldering ICs can
be found in our “Data Handbook IC26; Integrated Circuit Packages” (document order number 9398 652
90011). There is no soldering method that is ideal for all surface mount IC packages. Wave soldering is not
always suitable for surface mount ICs, or for printed-circuit boards with high population densities. In these
situations reflow soldering is often used.
Reflow soldering
Reflow soldering requires solder paste (a suspension of fine solder particles, flux and binding agent) to be
applied to the printed-circuit board by screen printing, stenciling or pressure-syringe dispensing before
package placement. Several methods exist for reflowing; for example, infrared/convection heating in a
conveyor type oven. Throughput times (preheating, soldering and cooling) vary between 100 and 200
seconds depending on heating method. Typical reflow peak temperatures range from 215 to 250 °C. The
top-surface temperature of the packages should preferable be kept below 230 °C.
Wave soldering
Conventional single wave soldering is not recommended for surface mount devices (SMDs) or printedcircuit boards with a high component density, as solder bridging and non-wetting can present major
problems. To overcome these problems the double-wave soldering method was specifically developed.
18-Jul-03
28
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
If wave soldering is used the following conditions
must be observed for optimal results:
During placement and before soldering, the package
must be fixed with a droplet of adhesive. The
adhesive can be applied by screen printing, pin
transfer or syringe dispensing. The package can be
soldered after the adhesive is cured.
• Use a double-wave soldering method comprising a
turbulent wave with high upward pressure followed
by a smooth laminar wave.
Typical dwell time is 4 seconds at 250 °C.
• For packages with leads on two sides and a pitch
(e):
A mildly-activated flux will eliminate the need for
removal of corrosive residues in most applications.
– larger than or equal to 1.27 mm, the footprint
longitudinal axis is preferred to be parallel to the
transport direction of the printed-circuit board;
Manual soldering
Fix the component by first soldering two diagonallyopposite end leads. Use a low voltage (24 V or less)
soldering iron applied to the flat part of the lead.
– smaller than 1.27 mm, the footprint longitudinal
axis must be parallel to the transport direction of the
printed-circuit board. The footprint must incorporate
solder thieves at the downstream end.
Contact time must be limited to 10 seconds at up to
300 °C.
• For packages with leads on four sides, the footprint When using a dedicated tool, all other leads can be
must be placed at a 45° angle to the transport
soldered in one operation within 2 to 5 seconds
direction of the printed-circuit board. The footprint
between 270 and 320 °C.
must incorporate solder thieves downstream and at
the side corners.
PACKAGE
SOLDERING METHOD
WAVE
REFLOW (1)
BGA, LFBGA, SQFP, TFBGA
not suitable
suitable
HBCC, HLQFP, HSQFP, HSOP, HTQFP, HTSSOP,
SMS
not suitable (2)
suitable
PLCC (3) , SO, SOJ
suitable
suitable
LQFP, QFP, TQFP
not recommended (3)(4)
suitable
SSOP, TSSOP, VSO
not recommended (5)
suitable
Notes
0.8 mm; it is definitely not suitable for packages with a
pitch (e) equal to or smaller than 0.65 mm.
1. All surface mount (SMD) packages are moisture
sensitive. Depending upon the moisture content, the
maximum temperature (with respect to time) and body
size of the package, there is a risk that internal or
external package cracks may occur due to vaporization
of the moisture in them (the so called popcorn effect).
For details, refer to the Drypack information in the “Data
Handbook IC26; Integrated Circuit Packages; Section:
Packing Methods”
5. Wave soldering is only suitable for SSOP and
TSSOP packages with a pitch (e) equal to or larger than
0.65 m; it is definitely not suitable for packages with a
pitch (e) equal to or smaller than 0.5 mm.
2. These packages are not suitable for wave soldering
as a solder joint between the printed-circuit board and
heatsink (at bottom version) can not be achieved, and
as solder may stick to the heatsink (on top version).
3. If wave soldering is considered, then the package
must be placed at a 45° angle to the solder wave
direction. The package footprint must incorporate solder
thieves downstream and at the side corners.
4. Wave soldering is only suitable for LQFP, TQFP and
QFP packages with a pitch (e) equal to or larger than
18-Jul-03
29
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
DATA SHEET STATUS
DATA SHEET STATUS
PRODUCT
STATUS DEFINITIONS (1)
Objective specification
Development
This data sheet contains the design target or goal
specifications for product development. Specification
may change in any manner without notice.
Preliminary specification
Qualification
This data sheet contains preliminary data, and
supplementary data will be published at a later date.
Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice in order to improve
design and supply the best possible product.
Product specification
Production
This data sheet contains final specifications. Philips
Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice in order to improve design and
supply the best possible product.
Note
1. Please consult the most recently issued data sheet before initiating or completing a design.
DEFINITIONS
Short-form specification
The data in a short-form specification is extracted from a full data sheet with the same type number and
title. For detailed information see the relevant data sheet or data handbook.
Limiting values definition
Limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Stress
above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress
ratings only and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the
Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods
may affect device reliability.
Application information
Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. Philips
Semiconductors make no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified
use without further testing or modification.
18-Jul-03
30
Philips Semiconductors
Product specification
Single chip DECT transceiver
UAA3546
DISCLAIMERS
Life support applications
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction
of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Philips Semiconductors
customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to
fully indemnify Philips Semiconductors for any damages resulting from such application.
Right to make changes
Philips Semiconductors reserves the right to make changes, without notice, in the products, including
circuits, standard cells, and/or software, described or contained herein in order to improve design and/or
performance. Philips Semiconductors assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of any of these
products, conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or mask work right to these products, and
makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work
right infringement, unless otherwise specified.
18-Jul-03
31