LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 LMH6515 600 MHz, Digital Controlled, Variable Gain Amplifier Check for Samples: LMH6515 FEATURES DESCRIPTION • • • • • • • • The LMH6515 is a high performance, digitally controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA). It combines precision gain control with a low noise, ultra-linear, differential amplifier. Typically, the LMH6515 drives a high performance ADC in a broad range of mixed signal and digital communication applications such as mobile radio and cellular base stations where automatic gain control (AGC) is required to increase system dynamic range. When used in conjunction with a high speed ADC, system dynamic range can be extended by up to 32 dB. 1 2 Adjustable Gain with a 31 dB Range Precise 1 dB Gain Steps Parallel 5-bit Gain Control On Chip Register Stores Gain Setting Fully Differential Signal Path Single Ended to Differential Capable 200Ω Input Impedance Small Footprint (4 mm x 4 mm) WQFN Package APPLICATIONS • • • • • • Cellular Base Stations IF Sampling Receivers Instrumentation Modems Imaging Differential Line Receiver KEY SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • 600 MHz bandwidth @ 100Ω load 40 dBm OIP3 @ 75 MHz, 200Ω load 20 dB to 30 dB maximum gain Selectable output impedance of 200Ω or 400Ω 8.3 dB noise figure 5 ns gain step switching time 100 mA supply current The LMH6515 has a differential input and output allowing large signal swings on a single 5V supply. It is designed to accept signals from RF elements and maintain a terminated impedance environment. The input impedance is 200Ω resistive. The output impedance is either 200Ω or 400Ω and is user selectable. A unique internal architecture allows use with both single ended and differential input signals. Input signals to the LMH6515 are scaled by a highly linear, digitally controlled attenuator with 31 accurate 1 dB steps. The attenuator output provides the input signal for a high gain, ultra linear differential transconductor. The transconductor differential output current can be converted into a voltage by using the on-chip 200Ω or 400Ω loads. The transconductance gain is 0.1 Amp/Volt resulting in a maximum voltage gain of +26 dB when driving a 200Ω load, or 32 dB when driving the 400Ω load. On chip digital latches are provided for local storage of the gain setting. The gain step settling time is 5 ns and care has been taken to reduce the sensitivity of bandwidth and phase to gain setting. The LMH6515 operates over the industrial temperature range of −40°C to +85°C. The LMH6515 is available in a 16-Pin, thermally enhanced, WQFN package. 1 2 Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date. Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters. Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com Typical Application VCC LO RLOAD RF ROUT 200 LMH6515 ADC 5 GAIN 1-5 LATCH These devices have limited built-in ESD protection. The leads should be shorted together or the device placed in conductive foam during storage or handling to prevent electrostatic damage to the MOS gates. ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (1) (2) ESD Tolerance (3) Human Body Model Machine Model 2 kV 150V Positive Supply Voltage (Pin 3) −0.6V to 5.5V Output Voltage (pin 14,15) −0.6V to 6.8V Differential Voltage Between Any Two Grounds <200 mV Analog Input Voltage Range −0.6V to VCC Digital Input Voltage Range −0.6V to 3.6V Output Short Circuit Duration (one pin to ground) Infinite Junction Temperature +150°C −65°C to +150°C Storage Temperature Range Soldering Information (1) (2) (3) Infrared or Convection (20 sec) 235°C Wave Soldering (10 sec) 260°C Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical Characteristics tables. If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, please contact the TI Sales Office/ Distributors for availability and specifications. Human Body Model, applicable std. MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7. Machine Model, applicable std. JESD22-A115-A (ESD MM std. of JEDEC)Field-Induced Charge-Device Model, applicable std. JESD22-C101-C (ESD FICDM std. of JEDEC). OPERATING RATINGS (1) Supply Voltage (Pin 3) 4V to 5.25V Output Voltage Range (Pin 14, 15) 1.4V to 6.4V Differential Voltage Between Any Two Grounds <10 mV Analog Input Voltage Range, AC Coupled ±1.4V Temperature Range (2) −40°C to +85°C Package Thermal Resistance (θJA) 16-Pin WQFN (1) (2) 2 47°C/W Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is intended to be functional, but specific performance is not ensured. For ensured specifications, see the Electrical Characteristics tables. The maximum power dissipation is a function of TJ(MAX), θJA. The maximum allowable power dissipation at any ambient temperature is PD = (TJ(MAX) – TA)/ θJA. All numbers apply for packages soldered directly onto a PC Board. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 5V ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (1) The following specifications apply for single supply with VCC = 5V, Maximum Gain , RL = 100Ω (200Ω external || 200Ω internal), VOUT = 2 VPP, fin = 150 MHz. Boldface limits apply at temperature extremes. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min (2) Typ (3) Max (2) Units Dynamic Performance SSBW −3 dB Bandwidth Average of all Gain Settings 600 MHz Noise and Distortion −76 Third Order Intermodulation Products f = 75 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP OIP3 P1 dB Output 3rd Order Intercept Point Output Level for 1 dB Gain Compression f = 150 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP −72 f = 250 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP −66 f = 450 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP −58 f = 75 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 0.5 MHz 39 f = 150 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 2 MHz 37 f = 250 MHz, VOUT = 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 2 MHz 34 f = 75 MHz, RL = 200Ω, VOUT = 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 0.5 MHz 40 f = 150 MHz, RL = 200Ω, VOUT= 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 2 MHz 37 f = 250 MHz, RL = 200Ω, VOUT = 2 VPP, Tone Spacing = 2 MHz 34 f = 75 MHz, RL = 200Ω 16.7 f = 250 MHz, RL = 200Ω 14.7 f = 75 MHz 14.5 dBc dBm dBm f = 450 MHz 13.2 VNI Input Noise Voltage Maximum Gain, f = 40 MHz 1.8 nV/√Hz VNO Output Noise Voltage Maximum Gain, f = 40 MHz 18 nV/√Hz NF Noise Figure Maximum Gain 8.3 dB Analog I/O Differential Input Resistance 165 160 186 210 220 Ω Input Common Mode Resistance 825 785 971 1120 1160 Ω Differential Output Impedance (1) (2) (3) Low Gain Option 187 Ω High Gain Option 330 325 370 410 415 Internal Load Resistors Between Pins 13, 14 and Pins 15, 16 165 160 187 210 235 Input Signal Level (AC Coupled) Max Gain, VO = 2 VPP, RL = 1 kΩ 126 Maximum Differential Input Signal AC Coupled 5.6 Input Common Mode Voltage Self Biased Input Common Mode Voltage Range Driven Externally 0.9 to 2.0 V Minimum Input Voltage DC 0 V Maximum Input Voltage DC 3.3 V 1.3 1.1 1.4 Ω mVPP VPP 1.5 1.7 V Electrical Table values apply only for factory testing conditions at the temperature indicated. No specified parametric performance is indicated in the electrical tables under conditions different than those tested Limits are 100% production tested at 25°C. Limits over the operating temperature range are specified through correlation using Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods. Typical values represent the most likely parametric norm as determined at the time of characterization. Actual typical values may vary over time and will also depend on the application and configuration. The typical values are not tested and are not specified on shipped production material. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 3 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com 5V ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(1) (continued) The following specifications apply for single supply with VCC = 5V, Maximum Gain , RL = 100Ω (200Ω external || 200Ω internal), VOUT = 2 VPP, fin = 150 MHz. Boldface limits apply at temperature extremes. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min (2) Typ (3) Max (2) Units Maximum Differential Output Voltage VCC = 5V, Output Common Mode = 5V Swing 5.5 VPP VOS Output Offset Voltage 30 mV CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio 85 dB PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio All Gain Settings 63 61 83 dB Gain Parameters Maximum Gain DC, Internal RL = 200Ω, External RL = 1280Ω 23.9 23.4 24.2 24.6 24.8 dB Minimum Gain DC, Internal RL = 200Ω, External RL = 1280Ω −7.2 −7.7 −6.9 −6.5 −6.4 dB Gain Step Size DC 1.0 Gain Step Error DC 0.02 f = 150 MHz 0.07 Cumulative Gain Step Error DC, Gain Step 31 to Gain Step 0 −0.1 −0.2 Gain Step Switching Time 0.05 dB dB 0.3 0.4 dB 5 ns 3.3 V Digital Inputs/Timing Logic Compatibility CMOS Logic VIL Logic Input Low Voltage VIH Logic Input High Voltage 0.8 V IIH Logic Input High Input Current (4) 32 40 μA TSU Setup Time 3 ns THOLD Hold Time 3 ns TPW Minimum Latch Pulse Width 10 ns 2.0 V Power Requirements ICC (4) 4 Total Supply Current VOUT = 0V Differential, VOUT Common Mode = 5V 107 124 134 mA Amplifier Supply Current Pin 3 Only 56 66 74 mA Output Stage Bias Currents Pins 13, 14 and Pins 15, 16; VOUT Common Mode = 5 V 48 58 60 mA Negative input current implies current flowing out of the device. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 NC VCC LATCH GAIN_0 4 3 2 1 CONNECTION DIAGRAM GND 5 16 LOAD- IN+ 6 15 OUT- IN- 7 14 OUT+ GND 8 13 LOAD+ 9 10 11 12 GAIN_4 GAIN_3 GAIN_2 GAIN_1 GND Figure 1. 16-Pin WQFN (Top View) Gain Control Pins Pin Number Pin Name Gain Step Size 1 GAIN_0 1 dB 12 GAIN_1 2 dB 11 GAIN_2 4 dB 10 GAIN_3 8 dB 9 GAIN_4 16 dB Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 5 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com PIN DESCRIPTIONS Pin Number Symbol Description 6 IN+ Non-inverting analog input. Internally biased to 1.4V. Input voltage should not exceed VCC or go below GND by more than 0.5V. 7 IN− Inverting analog input. Internally biased to 1.4V. Input voltage should not exceed VCC or go below GND by more than 0.5V. If using amplifier single ended this input should be capacitively coupled to ground. 15 OUT− Open collector inverting output. This pin is an output that also requires a power source. This pin should be connected to 5V through either an RF choke or an appropriately sized inductor that can form part of a filter. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for details. 14 OUT+ Open collector non-inverting output. This pin is an output that also requires a power source. This pin should be connected to 5V through either an RF choke or an appropriately sized inductor that can form part of a filter. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for details. 16 LOAD− Internal 200Ω resistor connection to pin 15. This pin can be left floating for higher gain or shorted to pin 13 for lower gain and lower effective output impedance. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for details. 13 LOAD+ Internal 200Ω resistor connection to pin 14. This pin can be left floating for higher gain or shorted to pin 16 for lower gain and lower effective output impedance. See APPLICATION INFORMATION section for details. 3 VCC 5V power supply pin. Use ceramic, low ESR bypass capacitors. This pin powers everything except the output stage. 5,8 GND Ground pins. Connect to low impedance ground plane. All pin voltages are specified with respect to the voltage on these pins. The exposed thermal pad is also a ground connection. Analog I/O Power 6 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 PIN DESCRIPTIONS (continued) Pin Number Symbol Description 1,12,11, 10,9 GAIN_0 to GAIN_4 Gain setting pins. See above table for gain step sizes for each pin. These pins are 3.3V CMOS logic compatible. 5V inputs may cause damage. 2 LATCH This pin controls the function of the gain setting pins mentioned above. With LATCH in the logic HIGH state the gain is fixed and will not change. With the LATCH in the logic LOW state the gain is set by the state of the gain control pins. Any changes in gain made with the LATCH pin in the LOW state will take effect immediately. This pin is 3.3V CMOS logic compatible. 5V inputs may cause damage. 4 NC This pin is not connected. It can be grounded or left floating. Digital Inputs Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 7 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V Frequency Response with Capacitive Load 22 14 19 11 8 5 16 GAIN (dB) GAIN (dB) Frequency Response All Gain Settings 20 17 2 -1 -4 13 CL = 1.8 pF 10 CL = 4.7 pF 7 -7 -10 -13 -16 CL = 0 pF CL = 10 pF 4 1 LOAD = 100: || CL RL = 100: -19 10 100 -2 10 1000 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 2. Figure 3. Frequency Response Over Temperature, Maximum Gain Frequency Response Over Temperature, Minimum Gain 20 -11 -40°C -40°C 19 -12 85°C 25°C GAIN (dB) GAIN (dB) 25°C 18 17 16 15 -14 -15 1 10 100 -16 1000 1 10 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 4. Figure 5. OIP3 High Gain Mode 1000 OIP3 Low Gain Mode 45 RL = 200: 43 VOUT = 2 VPP 41 41 39 39 37 35 33 31 f = 150 MHz 29 RL = 100: 43 f = 75 MHz OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 85°C -13 45 VOUT = 2 VPP f = 75 MHz 37 35 33 31 f = 250 MHz f = 150 MHz 29 27 f = 250 MHz 27 INPUT CLIPPING INPUT CLIPPING 25 25 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) Figure 6. 8 1000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 7. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) OIP3 Over Temperature OIP3 High Gain Mode 45 45 f = 150 MHz 43 75 MHz 40 RL = 200: 41 35 250 MHz 30 OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 39 150 MHz INPUT CLIPPING VOUT = 1 VPP 37 35 33 VOUT = 2 VPP 31 29 25 VOUT = 2.8 VPP 27 RL = 200: 25 20 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 0 80 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 8. Figure 9. IMD3 Low Gain Mode IMD3 High Gain Mode -40 -50 RL = 100: -45 RL = 200: -55 VOUT = 2 VPP -50 VOUT = 2 VPP -55 f = 250 MHz f = 150 MHz -60 -65 f = 250 MHz -65 IMD (dBc) IMD (dBc) INPUT CLIPPING f = 150 MHz -70 -75 -70 -80 -75 -85 f = 75 MHz -80 0 3 6 9 f = 75 MHz -90 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 0 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) 3 Figure 11. IMD3 High Gain Mode -20 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 9 6 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) Figure 10. HD2 vs. Frequency -30 f = 150 MHz RL = 100: -40 -50 INPUT CLIPPING -60 2.8 VPP -70 DISTORTION (dBc) -30 RL = 200: IMD3 (dBc) INPUT CLIPPING -60 -40 -50 2.8 VPP -60 2 VPP -70 -80 2 VPP 1 VPP -80 -90 1 VPP -100 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 -90 GAIN STEP (0 = MAX GAIN) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 12. Figure 13. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 9 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) HD3 vs. Frequency HD2 vs. Frequency -30 -30 RL = 200: -40 -40 2.8 VPP -50 DISTORTION (dBc) DISTORTION (dBc) RL = 100: -60 2 VPP -70 -80 -50 2.8 VPP -60 2 VPP -70 -80 1 VPP -90 1 VPP -90 -100 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 0 FREQUENCY (MHz) 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 14. Figure 15. HD3 vs. Frequency Noise Figure for All Gain Settings -30 40 RL = 200: 35 2.8 VPP -50 -60 NOISE FIGURE (dB) DISTORTION (dBc) -40 2 VPP -70 -80 1 VPP -90 25 20 70 MHz 15 10 -100 5 0 150 MHz 30 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 0 10 20 30 GAIN STEP (0 = MAXIMUM GAIN) FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 16. Figure 17. Noise Figure vs. Frequency Differential Output Noise 60 13 f = 40 MHz OUTPUT NOISE (nV/ Hz) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 12 11 10 9 50 RL = 200: 40 30 20 10 RL = 100: 8 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 FREQUENCY (MHz) 10 20 30 GAIN SETTING (0 = MAXIMUM GAIN) Figure 18. 10 0 Figure 19. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) 19.8 19.6 25.6 LOW GAIN MODE, RL = 100: 25.4 19.4 19.2 25.2 19 HIGH GAIN MODE, RL = 200: 24.8 18.8 24.6 18.6 24.4 18.4 24.2 PIN = -24 dBm f = 75 MHz 24 3.5 4 18.2 4.5 36 INTERNAL LOAD = 400: 28 24 INTERNAL LOAD = 200: 20 16 200: INTERNAL WITH 200: EXTERNAL = 20 dB NET 12 10 18 5.5 5 400: INTERNAL WITH 400: EXTERNAL = 26 dB NET 32 MAXIMUM GAIN (dB) 25.8 25 Gain vs. External Load 20 MAXIMUM GAIN, LOW GAIN MODE (dB) MAXIMUM GAIN, HIGH GAIN MODE (dB) Maximum Gain vs. Supply Voltage 26 10k 100k Figure 20. Figure 21. Maximum Gain Over Temperature Worst Case Gain Step Error vs. Frequency 0.5 19.5 RL = 100: f = 70 MHz 0.45 GAIN STEP ERROR (dB) 19 f = 150 MHz 18.5 f = 250 MHz 18 f = 450 MHz 17.5 RL = 100: 17 0 -50 -25 0.4 0.35 0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 0.05 0 25 50 75 100 125 0 100 200 300 400 500 FREQUENCY (MHz) TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 22. Figure 23. Worst Case Gain Step Error vs. Frequency Worst Case Gain Step Error Over Temperature 0.4 1.6 RL = 200: RL = 100: 1.4 0.35 1.2 0.3 1 0.25 ERROR (dB) GAIN STEP ERROR (dB) 1k EXTERNAL DIFFERENTIAL LOAD (:) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) MAXIMUM GAIN (dB) 100 0.8 0.6 85°C 0.2 0.15 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.05 25°C -40°C 0 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 24. Figure 25. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 11 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) Digital Crosstalk Digital Crosstalk 40 40 10 0 -10 3 -20 -30 30 20 10 0 -10 3 -20 -30 PINS 9, 10, 11,12 -40 PINS 9, 10, 11,12 -40 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 TIME (ns) TIME (ns) Figure 26. Figure 27. Digital Pin to Output Isolation Minimum Gain to Maximum Gain Switching Using Latch Pin 3 -30 PIN = -10 dBm LOAD = 200: -40 MAX GAIN LATCH 2 1 0 LATCH -60 LATCH (V) -50 VOUT (V) CROSSTALK (dBc) GAIN CONTROL SIGNALS (V) DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT (mV) 20 DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT (mV) LATCH = 3.3V GAIN CONTROL SIGNALS (V) LATCH = 0 30 0.6 0.3 VOUT -70 0 -80 -0.3 GAIN 1 -0.6 -90 10 100 0 1000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 TIME (ns) FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 28. Figure 29. Maximum Gain to Minimum Gain Switching Using Latch Pin LATCH 16 dB Gain Step Using Latch Pin 3 3 2 2 1 LATCH 0.3 VOUT (V) 0 LATCH (V) VOUT (V) 0 0.6 0.6 0.3 VOUT VOUT 0 0 -0.3 -0.3 -0.6 -0.6 0 12 1 LATCH (V) 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 TIME (ns) TIME (ns) Figure 30. Figure 31. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) 3 3 2 2 GAIN BIT 3 0.3 VOUT 0 1 0 VOUT (V) 0 0.6 GAIN PIN VIN (V) 1 GAIN BIT 4 0.6 VOUT 0.3 0 -0.3 -0.3 -0.6 -0.6 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 TIME (ns) TIME (ns) Figure 32. Figure 33. 4 dB Gain Step Using Latch Pin Power On Timing, Maximum Gain 3 0.4 V 2 1 LATCH 6 + 0.3 5 0.2 4 VOUT 0.3 VOUT (V) 0.6 LATCH (V) VOUT (V) 0 0 -0.3 VOUT 0 2 -0.1 1 -0.2 0 -0.3 f = 250 MHz ENVELOPE DISPLAYED -0.4 0 5 10 15 -10 -5 -0.6 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 TIME (Ps) Figure 34. Figure 35. 5 0.3 0.2 4 0.2 VOUT (V) 3 0.1 VOUT 0 2 -0.1 1 -0.2 0 VOUT (V) 0.3 POWER SUPPLY (V) 0.4 + 25 30 Power Off Timing, Maximum Gain 6 V 20 TIME (ns) Power On Timing, Minimum Gain 0.4 3 0.1 POWER SUPPLY (V) 0 6 f = 250 MHz ENVELOPE DISPLAYED 5 4 VOUT 0.1 3 0 2 -0.1 1 0 -0.2 POWER SUPPLY (V) VOUT (V) 8 dB Gain Step with Latch Pin Low Switching Gain Pin 3 GAIN PIN VIN (V) 16 dB Gain Step with Latch Pin Low Switching Gain Pin 4 + -0.3 f = 250 MHz ENVELOPE DISPLAYED -0.4 0 5 10 15 -10 -5 V -0.3 20 25 30 -0.4 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 TIME (Ps) TIME (Ps) Figure 36. Figure 37. 20 25 30 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 13 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS VCC = 5V (continued) Power Off Timing, Minimum Gain 0.3 4 VOUT (V) 0.2 VOUT 0.1 3 0 2 -0.1 1 0 -0.2 + -0.3 -0.4 -10 POWER SUPPLY (V) 6 f = 250 MHz ENVELOPE DISPLAYED 5 0.4 V -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 TIME (Ps) Figure 38. 14 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 APPLICATION INFORMATION The LMH6515 is a fully differential amplifier optimized for signal path applications up to 400 MHz. The LMH6515 has a 200Ω input. The absolute gain is load dependent, however the gain steps are always 1 dB. The LMH6515 output stage is a class A amplifier. This class A operation results in excellent distortion and linearity characteristics. This makes the LMH6515 ideal for voltage amplification and an ideal ADC driver where high linearity is necessary. VCC VCC 44.3 nH 200 200 LMH6515 VCM = VCC 10 pF ADC 5 GAIN 1-5 LATCH Figure 39. LMH6515 Typical Application The LMH6515 output common mode should be set carefully. Using inductors to set the output common mode is one preferred method and will give maximum output swing. AC coupling of the output is recommended. The inductors mentioned above will shift the idling output common mode to the positive supply. Also, with the inductors, the output voltage can exceed the supply voltage. Other options for setting the output common mode require supply voltages above 5V. If using a supply higher than 5V care should be taken to make sure the output common mode does not exceed the 5.25V supply rating. It is also important to note the maximum voltage limits for the OUT+ and OUT− pins, which is 6.4V. When using inductors these pins will experience voltage swings beyond the supply voltage. With a 5V output common mode operating point this makes the effective maximum swing 5.6 VPP differential. System calibration and automatic gain control algorithms should be tailored to avoid exceeding this limit. In order to help with system design TI offers the ADC14V155KDRB High IF Receiver reference design board. This board combines the LMH6515 DVGA with the ADC14V155 ADC and provides a ready made solution for many IF receiver applications. Using an IF frequency of 169 MHz it achieves a small signal SNR of 72 dBFS and an SFDR of greater than 90 DBFS. Large signal measurements show an SNR of 68 dBFS and an SFDR of 77 dBFS. The High IF Receiver board also features the LMK03000 low-jitter precision clock conditioner. 16 OUT- 13 200: 200: OUT+ 0 to -31 dB 6 14 15 400: VARIABLE ATTENUATOR 200: 7 +32 dB +IN + - -IN 5, 8 Figure 40. LMH6515 Block Diagram Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 15 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com INPUT CHARACTERISTICS The LMH6515 input impedance is set by internal resistors to a nominal 200Ω. Process variations will result in a range of values as shown in the 5V Electrical Characteristics table. At higher frequencies parasitics will start to impact the impedance. This characteristic will also depend on board layout and should be verified on the customer’s system board. At maximum gain the digital attenuator is set to 0 dB and the input signal will be much smaller than the output. At minimum gain the output is 12 dB or more smaller than the input. In this configuration the input signal size may limit the amplifier output amplitude, depending on the output configuration and the desired output signal voltage. The input signal cannot swing more than 0.5V below the negative supply voltage (normally 0V) nor should it exceed the positive supply voltage. The input signal will clip and cause severe distortion if it is too large. Because the input stage self biases to approximately 1.4V the lower supply voltage will impose the limit for input voltage swing. To drive larger input signals the input common mode can be forced higher than 1.4V to allow for more swing. An input common mode of 2.0V will allow an 8 VPP maximum input signal. The trade off for input signal swing is that as the input common mode is shifted away from the 1.4V internal bias point the distortion performance will suffer slightly. 5V INTERNAL BIAS = 1.4V R1 C2 200 RIN = R1 || 200 LMH6515 C1 Vin 5 GAIN 1-5 LATCH (Note capacitor on grounded input) Figure 41. Single Ended Input OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS The LMH6515 has the option of two different output configurations. The LMH6515 is an open collector topology. As shown in Figure 46 each output has an on chip 200Ω pull up resistor. In addition there is an internal 400Ω resistor between the two outputs. This results in a 200Ω or a 400Ω differential load in parallel with the external load. The 400Ω option is the high gain option and the 200Ω provides for less gain. The 200Ω configuration is recommended unless more gain is required. The output common mode of the LMH6515 must be set by external components. Most applications will benefit from the use of inductors on the output stage. In particular, the 400Ω option, as shown in Figure 47, will require inductors in order to be able to develop an output voltage. The 200Ω option as shown in Figure 48 or Figure 49 will also require inductors since the voltage drop due to the on chip 200Ω resistors will saturate the output transistors. It is also possible to use resistors and high voltage power supplies to set the output common mode. This operation is not recommended, unless it is necessary to DC couple the output. If DC coupling is required the input common mode and output common mode voltages must be taken into account. Maximum bandwidth with the LMH6515 is achieved by using the low gain, low impedance output option and using a low load resistance. With an effective load of 67Ω a bandwidth of nearly 1 GHz can be realized. As the effective resistance on the output stage goes up the capacitance of the board traces and amplifier output stage limit bandwidth in a roughly linear fashion. At an output impedance of 100Ω the bandwidth is down to 600 MHz, and at 200Ω the bandwidth is 260 MHz. For this reason driving very high impedance loads is not recommended. Although bandwidth goes down with higher values of load resistance, the distortion performance improves and gain increases. The LMH6515 has a common emitter Class A output stage and minimizing the amount of current swing in the output devices improves distortion substantially. 16 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 The LMH6515 output stage is powered through the collectors of the output transistors. Power for the output stage is fed through inductors and the reactance of the inductors allows the output voltage to develop. In Figure 39 the inductors are shown with a value of 44.4 nH. The value of the inductors used will be different for different applications. In Figure 39 the inductors have been chosen to resonate with the ADC and the load capacitor to provide a weak band pass filter effect. For broad band applications higher value inductors will allow for better low frequency operation. However, large valued inductors will reduce high frequency performance, particularly inductors of small physical sizes like 0603 or smaller. Larger inductors will tend to perform better than smaller ones of the same value even for narrow band applications. This is because the larger inductors will have a lower DC resistance and less inter-winding capacitance and hence a higher Q and a higher self resonance frequency. The self resonance frequency should be higher than any desired signal content by at least a factor of two. Another consideration is that the power inductors and the filter inductors need to be placed on the circuit board such that their magnetic fields do not cause coupling. Mutual coupling of inductors can compromise filter characteristics and lead to unwanted distortion products. 1 RL = 100: TOTAL 0 NORMALIZED GAIN (dB) 1 PH -1 -2 -3 470 nH -4 -5 200 nH -6 -7 -8 -9 1 10 100 1000 10000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 42. Bandwidth Changes Due to Different Inductor Values 36 MAXIMUM GAIN (dB) 32 400: INTERNAL WITH 400: EXTERNAL = 26 dB NET INTERNAL LOAD = 400: 28 24 INTERNAL LOAD = 200: 20 16 12 10 200: INTERNAL WITH 200: EXTERNAL = 20 dB NET 100 1k 10k 100k EXTERNAL DIFFERENTIAL LOAD (:) Figure 43. Gain vs. External Load DIGITAL CONTROL The LMH6515 has 32 gain settings covering a range of 31 dB. To avoid undesirable signal transients the LMH6515 should be powered on at the minimum gain state (all logic input pins at 0V). The LMH6515 has a 5-bit gain control bus as well as a latch pin. When the latch pin is low, data from the gain control pins is immediately sent to the gain circuit (i.e. gain is changed immediately). When the latch pin transitions high the current gain state is held and subsequent changes to the gain set pins are ignored. To minimize gain change glitches multiple gain control pins should not change while the latch pin is low. In order to achieve the very fast gain step switching time of 5 ns the internal gain change circuit is very fast. Gain glitches could result from timing skew between the gain set bits. This is especially the case when a small gain change requires a change in state of three or more gain control pins. If continuous gain control is desired the latch pin can be tied to ground. This state is called transparent mode and the gain pins are always active. In this state the timing of the gain pin logic transitions should be planned carefully to avoid undesirable transients. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 17 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com The LMH6515 was designed to interface with 3.3V CMOS logic circuits. If operation with 5V logic is required a simple voltage divider at each logic pin will allow for this. To properly terminate 100Ω transmission lines a divider with a 66.5Ω resistor to ground and a 33.2Ω series resistor will properly terminate the line as well as give the 3.3V logic levels. Care should be taken not to exceed the 3.6V absolute maximum voltage rating of the logic pins. EXPOSED PAD WQFN PACKAGE The LMH6515 is in a thermally enhanced package. The exposed pad is connected to the GND pins. It is recommended, but not necessary, that the exposed pad be connected to the supply ground plane. In any case, the thermal dissipation of the device is largely dependent on the attachment of this pad. The exposed pad should be attached to as much copper on the circuit board as possible, preferably external copper. However, it is also very important to maintain good high speed layout practices when designing a system board. Please refer to the LMH6515 evaluation board for suggested layout techniques. Package information is available on the TI Web site.www.ti.com/packaging INTERFACING TO ADC The LMH6515 was designed to be used with high speed ADCs such as the ADC14155. As shown in the Typical Application schematic, AC coupling provides the best flexibility especially for IF sub-sampling applications. Any resistive networks on the output will also cause a gain loss because the output signal is developed across the output resistors. The chart Maximum Gain vs. External Load shows the change in gain when an external load is added. The inputs of the LMH6515 will self bias to the optimum voltage for normal operation. The internal bias voltage for the inputs is approximately 1.4V. In most applications the LMH6515 input will need to be AC coupled. The output common mode voltage is not self biasing, it needs to be pulled up to the positive supply rail with external inductors as shown in Figure 39. This gives the LMH6515 the capability for large signal swings with very low distortion on a single 5V supply. The internal load resistors provide the LMH6515 with very consistent gain. A unique internal architecture allows the LMH6515 to be driven by either a differential or single ended source. If driving the LMH6515 single ended, the unused input should be terminated to ground with a 0.01 µF capacitor. Directly shorting the unused input to ground will disrupt the internal bias circuitry and will result in poor performance. 5V 680 nH AMP ROUT 390 nH 3 pF 41 pF 27 nH 200: ADC CIN 390 nH 3 pF 200 680 nH 5V Figure 44. Bandpass Filter Center Frequency is 140 MHz with a 20 MHz Bandwidth Designed for 200Ω Impedance 18 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 ADC Noise Filter Figure 44 shows a filter schematic and the following table of values are for some common IF frequencies. The filter shown offers a good compromise between bandwidth, noise rejection and cost. This filter topology is the same as used on the ADC14V155KDRB High IF Receiver reference design board. This filter topology works best with the 12 and 14-bit sub-sampling analog to digital converters shown in the Table 2 table. Table 1. Filter Component Values Filter Component Values Components Fc 75 MHz 140 MHz 170 MHz 250 MHz BW 40 MHz 20 MHz 25 MHz Narrow Band 10 µH L1, L2 10 µH 10 µH 10 µH L3, L4 390 nH 390 nH 560 nH — C1, C2 10 pF 3 pF 1.4 pF 47 pF C3 22 pF 41 pF 32 pF 11 pF L5 220 nH 27 nH 30 nH 22 nH R1, R2 100 200 100 499 5V L1 L3 AMP VOUT - C1 L5 AMP VOUT + L2 ADC ZIN C2 L4 R1 C3 AMP ZOUT R2 ADC VIN + ADC VIN - ADC VCM 5V Figure 45. Sample Filter POWER SUPPLIES As shown in Figure 46, the LMH6515 has a number of options for power supply connections on the output pins. Pin 3 (VCC) is always connected. The output stage can be connected as shown in Figure 47, Figure 48, or Figure 49. The supply voltage range for VCC is 4V to 5.25V. A 5V supply provides the best performance while lower supplies will result in less power consumption. Power supply regulation of 2.5% or better is advised. Of special note is that the digital circuits are powered from an internal supply voltage of 3.3V. The logic pins should not be driven above the absolute maximum value of 3.6V. See the DIGITAL CONTROL section for details. Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 19 LMH6515 NC VCC LATCH GAIN_0 3 2 1 www.ti.com 4 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 IN- 7 14 OUT+ GND 8 13 LOAD+ 12 OUT- GAIN_1 15 11 6 GAIN_2 IN+ 10 LOAD- GAIN_3 16 9 5 GAIN_4 GND NC VCC LATCH GAIN_0 4 3 2 1 Figure 46. Internal Load Resistors 5V GND 5 16 NC IN+ 6 15 OUT- IN- 7 14 OUT+ GND 8 13 NC VOUT 9 10 11 12 GAIN_4 GAIN_3 GAIN_2 GAIN_1 + 5V Figure 47. Using High Gain Mode (400Ω Load) 20 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 NC VCC LATCH GAIN_0 3 2 1 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 4 www.ti.com 5V GND 5 16 IN+ 6 15 OUT- IN- 7 14 OUT+ GND 8 13 VOUT + 12 GAIN_1 11 GAIN_2 10 GAIN_3 GAIN_4 9 5V NC VCC LATCH GAIN_0 4 3 2 1 Figure 48. Using Low Gain Mode (200Ω Load) 5V GND 5 16 IN+ 6 15 OUT- IN- 7 14 OUT+ GND 8 13 VOUT + 9 10 11 12 GAIN_4 GAIN_3 GAIN_2 GAIN_1 5V Figure 49. Alternate Connection for Low Gain Mode (200Ω Load) Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 21 LMH6515 SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 www.ti.com Table 2. Compatible High Speed Analog to Digital Converters Product Number Max Sampling Rate (MSPS) Resolution Channels ADC12L063 62 12 SINGLE ADC12DL065 65 12 DUAL ADC12L066 66 12 SINGLE ADC12DL066 66 12 DUAL CLC5957 70 12 SINGLE ADC12L080 80 12 SINGLE ADC12DL080 80 12 DUAL ADC12C080 80 12 SINGLE ADC12C105 105 12 SINGLE ADC12C170 170 12 SINGLE ADC12V170 170 12 SINGLE ADC14C080 80 14 SINGLE ADC14C105 105 14 SINGLE ADC14DS105 105 14 DUAL ADC14155 155 14 SINGLE ADC14V155 155 14 SINGLE ADC08D500 500 8 DUAL ADC08500 500 8 SINGLE ADC08D1000 1000 8 DUAL ADC081000 1000 8 SINGLE ADC08D1500 1500 8 DUAL ADC081500 1500 8 SINGLE ADC08(B)3000 3000 8 SINGLE ADC08L060 60 8 SINGLE ADC08060 60 8 SINGLE ADC10DL065 65 10 DUAL ADC10065 65 10 SINGLE ADC10080 80 10 SINGLE ADC08100 100 8 SINGLE ADCS9888 170 8 SINGLE ADC08(B)200 200 8 SINGLE ADC11C125 125 11 SINGLE ADC11C170 170 11 SINGLE 22 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 LMH6515 www.ti.com SNOSAX4C – AUGUST 2007 – REVISED MARCH 2013 REVISION HISTORY Changes from Revision B (March 2013) to Revision C • Page Changed layout of National Data Sheet to TI format .......................................................................................................... 21 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2007–2013, Texas Instruments Incorporated Product Folder Links: LMH6515 23 PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM www.ti.com 24-Sep-2015 PACKAGING INFORMATION Orderable Device Status (1) LMH6515SQ/NOPB ACTIVE Package Type Package Pins Package Drawing Qty WQFN RGH 16 1000 Eco Plan Lead/Ball Finish MSL Peak Temp (2) (6) (3) Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) CU SN Level-3-260C-168 HR Op Temp (°C) Device Marking (4/5) -40 to 85 L6515SQ (1) The marketing status values are defined as follows: ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs. 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Addendum-Page 1 Samples PACKAGE OPTION ADDENDUM www.ti.com 24-Sep-2015 Addendum-Page 2 PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION www.ti.com 2-Sep-2015 TAPE AND REEL INFORMATION *All dimensions are nominal Device LMH6515SQ/NOPB Package Package Pins Type Drawing WQFN RGH 16 SPQ Reel Reel A0 Diameter Width (mm) (mm) W1 (mm) 1000 178.0 12.4 Pack Materials-Page 1 4.3 B0 (mm) K0 (mm) P1 (mm) 4.3 1.3 8.0 W Pin1 (mm) Quadrant 12.0 Q1 PACKAGE MATERIALS INFORMATION www.ti.com 2-Sep-2015 *All dimensions are nominal Device Package Type Package Drawing Pins SPQ Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) LMH6515SQ/NOPB WQFN RGH 16 1000 213.0 191.0 55.0 Pack Materials-Page 2 PACKAGE OUTLINE RGH0016A WQFN - 0.8 mm max height SCALE 3.500 WQFN 4.1 3.9 B A PIN 1 INDEX AREA 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.2 4.1 3.9 DETAIL OPTIONAL TERMINAL TYPICAL C 0.8 MAX SEATING PLANE (0.1) TYP 2.6 0.1 5 8 SEE TERMINAL DETAIL 12X 0.5 4 9 4X 1.5 1 12 16X PIN 1 ID (OPTIONAL) 13 16 16X 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.05 C A C B 0.5 0.3 4214978/A 10/2013 NOTES: 1. All linear dimensions are in millimeters. Dimensions in parenthesis are for reference only. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M. 2. This drawing is subject to change without notice. 3. The package thermal pad must be soldered to the printed circuit board for thermal and mechanical performance. www.ti.com EXAMPLE BOARD LAYOUT RGH0016A WQFN - 0.8 mm max height WQFN ( 2.6) SYMM 16 13 SEE DETAILS 16X (0.6) 16X (0.25) 1 12 (0.25) TYP SYMM (3.8) (1) 9 4 12X (0.5) 5X ( 0.2) VIA 8 5 (1) (3.8) LAND PATTERN EXAMPLE SCALE:15X 0.07 MIN ALL AROUND 0.07 MAX ALL AROUND METAL SOLDER MASK OPENING METAL SOLDER MASK OPENING NON SOLDER MASK DEFINED (PREFERRED) SOLDER MASK DEFINED SOLDER MASK DETAILS 4214978/A 10/2013 NOTES: (continued) 4. This package is designed to be soldered to a thermal pad on the board. 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