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AFE5808A
SLOS729D – OCTOBER 2011 – REVISED NOVEMBER 2015
AFE5808A 0.75 nV/√Hz, 65-MSPS, 158 mW/Channel, Fully-Integrated, 8-Channel,
14- and 12-Bit, Ultrasound Analog Front-End With Passive CW Mixer
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1 Features
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8-Channel Complete Analog Front-End
– LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF, ADC, and CW Mixer
Programmable Gain Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
– 24-, 18-, or 12-dB Gain
– 0.25-, 0.5-, or 1-VPP Linear Input Range
– 0.63-, 0.7-, or 0.9-nV/√Hz Input-Referred Noise
– Programmable Active Termination
40-dB, Low-Noise Voltage-Controlled Attenuator
(VCAT)
24-, or 30-dB Programmable Gain Amplifier (PGA)
3rd-Order, Linear-Phase, Low-Pass Filter (LPF)
– 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, or 30 MHz
14-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
– 77-dBFS SNR at 65 MSPS
– LVDS Outputs
Noise and Power Optimizations (Full Chain)
– 158 mW/CH at 0.75 nV/√Hz, 65 MSPS
– 101 mW/CH at 1.1 nV/√Hz, 40 MSPS
– 80 mW/CH in CW Mode
Excellent Device-to-Device Gain Matching
– ±0.5 dB (Typical) and ±0.9 dB (Maximum)
Low Harmonic Distortion
Fast and Consistent Overload Recovery
Passive Mixer for Continuous Wave Doppler
(CWD)
– Low Close-in Phase Noise: –156 dBc/Hz at 1
KHz Off 2.5-MHz Carrier
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– Phase Resolution of 1/16λ
– Support 16X, 8X, 4X and 1X CW Clocks
– 12-dB Suppression on 3rd and 5th Harmonics
– Flexible Input Clocks
Small Package: 15-mm × 9-mm, 135-Pin NFBGA
2 Applications
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Medical Ultrasound Imaging
Nondestructive Evaluation Equipments
3 Description
The AFE5808A is a highly-integrated, analog frontend (AFE) solution specifically designed for
ultrasound systems in which high performance and
small size are required. The AFE5808A integrates a
complete time-gain-control (TGC) imaging path and a
continuous wave Doppler (CWD) path. This device
also enables users to select one of various power
and noise combinations to optimize system
performance. Therefore, the AFE5808A is an
outstanding ultrasound analog front-end solution not
only for high-end systems, but also for portable ones.
Device Information(1)
PART NUMBER
AFE5808A
PACKAGE
BODY SIZE (NOM)
NFBGA (135)
9.00 mm × 15.00 mm
(1) For all available packages, see the package option addendum
at the end of the data sheet.
Block Diagram
SPI IN
AFE5808A (1 of 8 Channels)
LNA
VCAT
0 to -40dB
PGA
24, 30dB
LNA IN
16X CLK
1X CLK
SPI OUT
SPI Logic
16 Phases
Generator
CW Mixer
16X8
Crosspoint SW
3rd LP Filter
10, 15, 20,
30 MHz
14Bit
ADC
Summing
Amplifier
Reference
Reference
CW I/Q Vout
Differential
TGC VCNTL
EXT/INT
REFs
LVDS
1X CLK
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An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Features ..................................................................
Applications ...........................................................
Description .............................................................
Revision History.....................................................
Description (continued).........................................
Pin Configuration and Functions .........................
Specifications.........................................................
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
8
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1
1
2
5
6
9
Absolute Maximum Ratings ...................................... 9
ESD Ratings.............................................................. 9
Recommended Operating Conditions....................... 9
Thermal Information .................................................. 9
Electrical Characteristics........................................ 10
Digital Characteristics ............................................ 15
Switching Characteristics....................................... 16
Timing Requirements .............................................. 16
Output Interface Timing ......................................... 17
Typical Characteristics .......................................... 19
Detailed Description ............................................ 29
8.1 Overview ................................................................. 29
8.2 Functional Block Diagram ....................................... 29
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
9
Feature Description.................................................
Device Functional Modes........................................
Programming ..........................................................
Register Maps .........................................................
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Application and Implementation ........................ 57
9.1 Application Information............................................ 57
9.2 Typical Application ................................................. 58
9.3 Do's and Don'ts ...................................................... 72
10 Power Supply Recommendations ..................... 73
11 Layout................................................................... 74
11.1 Layout Guidelines ................................................. 74
11.2 Layout Example .................................................... 75
12 Device and Documentation Support ................. 79
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
Related Documentation.........................................
Community Resources..........................................
Trademarks ...........................................................
Electrostatic Discharge Caution ............................
Glossary ................................................................
79
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13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable
Information ........................................................... 79
4 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision C (January 2014) to Revision D
Page
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Added Device Information and ESD Ratings tables, and Detailed Description, Application and Implementation,
Power Supply Recommendations, Layout, Device and Documentation Support, and Mechanical, Packaging, and
Orderable Information sections. ............................................................................................................................................. 1
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Updated Pin Diagram. ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
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Deleted Packaging/Ordering Information table....................................................................................................................... 9
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Updated ESD values to ±1000 (HBM) and ±250 (CDM). ...................................................................................................... 9
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Updated ω0t+22.5⁰ to ω0t-22.5⁰ in Equation 2 ..................................................................................................................... 35
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Updated t+1/16f0 to t-1/16f0 in Equation 3 ........................................................................................................................... 37
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Added Application Companion Devices table. .................................................................................................................... 57
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Added Figure 85. ................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Changes from Revision B (April 2012) to Revision C
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Changed pin description of CLKM_16X from "In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes the quadrature-phase 1X
CLKM for the CW mixer" to "... in-phase 1X CLKM for the CW mixer".................................................................................. 7
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Changed pin description of CLKP_16X from "In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes the quadrature-phase 1X
CLKP for the CW mixer" to "... in-phase 1X CLKP for the CW mixer" ................................................................................... 7
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Changed pin description of CLKM_1X from "In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes the in-phase 1X CLKP for
the CW mixer" to "... quadrature-phase 1X CLKP for the CW mixer" .................................................................................... 7
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Changed pin description of CLKP_1X from "In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes the in-phase 1X CLKP for
the CW mixer" to "... quadrature-phase 1X CLKP for the CW mixer" .................................................................................... 7
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Added min and max columns to Absolute Maximum Ratings table ....................................................................................... 9
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Changed CLK duty cycle from "35%~65%" to "33% to 66%" .............................................................................................. 12
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Deleted "In the 16X operation mode, the CW operation range is limited to 8 MHz due to the 16X CLK. The
maximum clock frequency for the 16X CLK is 128 MHz. " in the footnote for CW Operation Range ................................. 12
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Added "After January, 2014, that is date code after 41XXXXX, the CW Clock frequency ( 16X mode) can be
supported up to 145 MHz and approximately 33 to 50% duty cycle based on additional test screening.".......................... 12
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Changed 5V 1% duty cycle current from 16.5 mA to 26 mA................................................................................................ 13
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Changed Input Clock to Bit Clock and deleted "(for output data and frame clock)"............................................................. 17
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Changed Input Clock to Bit Clock and deleted "(for output data and frame clock)"............................................................. 17
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Added a note "The above timing data can be applied to 12-bit or 16-bit LVDS rates" ........................................................ 17
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Added "The maximum PGA output level can be above 2 VPP even with the clamp circuit enabled" in the PGA
description. ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
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Changed "10 Ω" to "approximately 10- to 15-Ω " in Figure 64 ............................................................................................. 34
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Updated Figure 67................................................................................................................................................................ 36
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Updated Figure 69................................................................................................................................................................ 38
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Changed SPI pull down resistors from "100 kΩ" to "20 kΩ"................................................................................................. 44
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Corrected a typo in Reg0x2[15:13], i.e. changed 0x2[15:3] to 0x2[15:13] ........................................................................... 46
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Added Reg0x32[10] PGA_CLAMP_-6dB. ........................................................................................................................... 51
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Added a note " 0x32[10] needs to be set as 0" in the Reg0x33[7:5] description. ............................................................... 51
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Combined Reg 0x33[6:5] and 0x33[7] and added notes to PGA_CLAMP_LEVEL: "The maximum PGA output level
can exceed 2 VPP with the clamp circuit enabled. In the low power and medium power modes, PGA_CLAMP is
disabled for saving power if 51[7] = 0". ............................................................................................................................... 51
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Added Note: 54[9] is only effective in CW mode. ................................................................................................................ 52
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Added and reorganized Description of LNA Input Impedances Configuration..................................................................... 53
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Added Table 9 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 55
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Added text "TI recommends that VCNTLM/P noise is below 25 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz and 5 nV/√Hz at 50 kHz. In high
channel count premium systems, the VCNTLM/P noise requirement is higher." ................................................................ 64
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Added a note "The local oscillator inputs of the passive mixer are cos(ωt) for I-CH and sin(ωt) for Q-CH " ..................... 67
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Added LMK048X into the CW clock application information section. .................................................................................. 69
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Updated Figure 89 to include LMK devices.......................................................................................................................... 69
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Updated Figure 90 to include LMK devices.......................................................................................................................... 70
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Added LMK048X into the ADC clock application information section. ................................................................................ 71
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Deleted "VREF_IN" from "The AFE5808A has a number of reference supplies needed to be bypassed." ........................ 74
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Added "To avoid noise coupling through supply pins, TI recommends to keep sensitive input pins, such as INM,
INP, ACT pins aways from the AVDD 3.3 V and AVDD_5V planes. For example, either the traces or vias connected
to these pins should NOT be routed across the AVDD 3.3 V and AVDD_5V planes, that is to avoid power planes
under INM, INP, and ACT pins." in Layout Guidelines......................................................................................................... 74
Changes from Revision A (November 2011) to Revision B
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Added pin compatible device AFE5803 to the Description text ............................................................................................. 5
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Changed the PIN FUNCTIONS Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... 6
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Changed the tdelay Test Condiitons From: Input clock rising edge (zero cross) to frame clock rising edge (zero cross)
minus half the input clock period (T). To: Input clock rising edge (zero cross) to frame clock rising edge (zero cross)
minus 3/7 of the input clock period (T). ................................................................................................................................ 16
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Added Note: "In the low power and medium power modes, PGA_CLAMP is disabled for saving power if 51[7] = 0." ....... 32
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Changed Figure 64............................................................................................................................................................... 34
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Changed the CHANNEL_OFFSET_SUBSTRACTION_ENABLE: Address: 3[8] text .......................................................... 49
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Added Note: 59[8] is only effective in TGC test mode. ........................................................................................................ 53
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Changed Figure 81............................................................................................................................................................... 60
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Moved footnote "Low Noise Mode/Medium Power Mode/Low Power Mode" to the test condition for Input Referred
Current Noise........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
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Changed CW signal carrier freq From 8 MHz Max To 8 MHz typical .................................................................................. 12
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Changed CW Clock freq, 4X CLK From 32 MHz Max To 32 MHz typical ........................................................................... 12
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Added footnote for CW Operation Range ............................................................................................................................ 12
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Added text to the Power Management Priority section ........................................................................................................ 43
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Added text to the ADC Register Map section....................................................................................................................... 46
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Added text to the CW Clock Selection section..................................................................................................................... 69
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5 Description (continued)
The AFE5808A device contains eight voltage controlled amplifiers (VCA), 14- and 12-bit analog-to-digital
converters (ADC), and CW mixers. The VCA includes a low-noise amplifier (LNA), voltage-controlled attenuator
(VCAT), programmable gain amplifier (PGA), and low-pass filter (LPF). The LNA gain is programmable to
support 250 mVPP to 1 VPP input signals. Programmable active termination is also supported by the LNA. The
ultralow noise VCAT provides an attenuation control range of 40 dB, and improves overall low gain SNR that
benefits harmonic imaging and near field imaging. The PGA provides gain options of 24 dB and 30 dB. In front of
the ADC, a LPF can be configured as 10 MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, or 30 MHz to support ultrasound applications
with different frequencies. The high-performance 14-bit, 65-MSPS ADC in the AFE5808A device achieves 77dBFS SNR, and ensures excellent SNR at low-chain gain. The ADC LVDS outputs enable flexible system
integration desired for miniaturized systems.
The AFE5808A device also incorporates a low-power passive mixer and a low-noise summing amplifier to
accomplish on-chip CWD beamforming. Sixteen selectable phase-delays can be applied to each analog input
signal. A unique 3rd- and 5th-order harmonic-suppression filter is implemented to enhance CW sensitivity.
The AFE5808A is available in a 15-mm × 9-mm, 135-pin BGA package and it is specified for operation from 0°C
to 85°C. This device is also pin-to-pin compatible with the AFE5803, AFE5807, and AFE5808.
NOTE
The AFE5808A is an enhanced version of AFE5808 and is recommended for new
designs. Compared to the AFE5808, the AFE5808A expands the cutoff frequency range of
the digital high-pass filter; increases the handling capability of extreme overload signals;
and lowers the correlated noise significantly when high-impedance source appears.
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6 Pin Configuration and Functions
ZCF Package
135-Pin NFBGA
Top View
AVDD
INP8
INP7
INP6
INP5
INP4
INP3
INP2
INP1
CM_BYP
ACT8
ACT7
ACT6
ACT5
ACT4
ACT3
ACT2
ACT1
AVSS
INM8
INM7
INM6
INM5
INM4
INM3
INM2
INM1
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVDD
AVDD
CW_IP_
AMPINP
CW_IP_
AMPINM
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVDD
AVDD
CW_IP_
OUTM
CW_IP_
OUTP
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS CLKP_16X
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
CW_QP_
OUTM
CW_QP_
OUTP
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS
CW_QP_ CW_QP_
AMPINP AMPINM
AVSS
AVSS
AVSS AVDD_ADC
A
B
C
D
E
CLKM_
16X
F
CLKP_1X CLKM_1X
Rows
G
PDN_
GLOBAL
RESET
H
AVDD_
ADC
PDN_VCA
SCLK
J
AVDD
AVDD_5V VCNTLP
VCNTLM
VHIGH
AVSS
DNC AVDD_ADC SDATA
K
CLKP_
ADC
CLKM_
ADC
AVDD_
ADC
REFM
DNC
DNC
DNC
PDN_
ADC
SEN
AVDD_
ADC
AVDD_
VREF_IN
ADC
REFP
DNC
DNC
DNC
DNC
SDOUT
DNC
DVDD
D1M
D1P
L
M
D8P
D8M
DVDD
DNC
DVSS
D7M
D6M
D5M
FCLKM
DVSS
DCLKM
D4M
D3M
D2M
D7P
D6P
D5P
FCLKP
DVSS
DCLKP
D4P
D3P
D2P
1
2
3
4
N
P
R
5
6
7
8
9
Columns
Pin Functions
PIN
NAME
NO.
ACT1...ACT8
AVDD
AVDD_5V
6
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Active termination input pins for CH1~8. 1-μF capacitors are recommended. See the Application and
Implementation section.
B9~ B2
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A1, D8, D9,
E8, E9, K1
Supply
3.3-V Analog supply for LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF and CWD blocks
K2
Supply
5-V Analog supply for LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF and CWD blocks
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Pin Functions (continued)
PIN
NAME
NO.
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
J6, J7, K8,
L3,
M1, M2
Supply
C1, D1~D7,
E3~E7,
F3~F7,
G1~G7,
H3~H7,J3~J
5, K6
—
CLKM_ADC
L2
I
Negative input of differential ADC clock. In the single-end clock mode, it can be tied to GND directly or through
a 0.1-µF capacitor.
CLKP_ADC
L1
I
Positive input of differential ADC clock. In the single-end clock mode, it can be tied to clock signal directly or
through a 0.1-µF capacitor.
CLKM_16X
F9
I
Negative input of differential CW 16X clock. Tie to GND when the CMOS clock mode is enabled. In the 4X and
8X CW clock modes, this pin becomes the 4X or 8X CLKM input. In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes
the in-phase 1X CLKM for the CW mixer. Can be floated if CW mode is not used.
CLKP_16X
F8
I
Positive input of differential CW 16X clock. In 4X and 8X clock modes, this pin becomes the 4X or 8X CLKP
input. In the 1X CW clock mode, this pin becomes the in-phase 1X CLKP for the CW mixer. Can be floated if
CW mode is not used.
CLKM_1X
G9
I
Negative input of differential CW 1X clock. Tie to GND when the CMOS clock mode is enabled (Refer to
Figure 88 for details). In the 1X clock mode, this pin is the quadrature-phase 1X CLKM for the CW mixer. Can
be floated if CW mode is not used.
CLKP_1X
G8
I
Positive input of differential CW 1X clock. In the 1X clock mode, this pin is the quadrature-phase 1X CLKP for
the CW mixer. Can be floated if CW mode is not used.
CM_BYP
B1
Bias
Bias voltage and bypass to ground. ≥ 1 µF is recommended. To suppress the ultra low frequency noise, 10 µF
can be used.
CW_IP_AMPINM
E2
O
Negative differential input of the In-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be connected
between CW_IP_AMPINM and CW_IP_OUTP. This pin becomes the CH7 PGA negative output when PGA
test mode is enabled. Can be floated if not used.
CW_IP_AMPINP
E1
O
Positive differential input of the In-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be connected
between CW_IP_AMPINP and CW_IP_OUTM. This pin becomes the CH7 PGA positive output when PGA test
mode is enabled. Can be floated if not used.
CW_IP_OUTM
F1
O
Negative differential output for the In-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be connected
between CW_IP_AMPINP andCW_IP_OUTPM. Can be floated if not used.
CW_IP_OUTP
F2
O
Positive differential output for the In-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be connected
between CW_IP_AMPINM and CW_IP_OUTP. Can be floated if not used.
CW_QP_AMPINM
J2
O
Negative differential input of the quadrature-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be
connected between CW_QP_AMPINM and CW_QP_OUTP. This pin becomes CH8 PGA negative output when
PGA test mode is enabled. Can be floated if not used.
CW_QP_AMPINP
J1
O
Positive differential input of the quadrature-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be
connected between CW_QP_AMPINP and CW_QP_OUTM. This pin becomes CH8 PGA positive output when
PGA test mode is enabled. Can be floated if not used.
CW_QP_OUTM
H1
O
Negative differential output for the quadrature-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be
connected between CW_QP_AMPINP and CW_QP_OUTM. Can be floated if not used.
CW_QP_OUTP
H2
O
Positive differential output for the quadrature-phase summing amplifier. External LPF capacitor has to be
connected between CW_QP_AMPINM and CW_QP_OUTP. Can be floated if not used.
D1M~D8M
N8, P9~P7,
P3~P1, N2
O
ADC CH1~8 LVDS negative outputs
D1P~D8P
N9, R9~R7,
R3~R1, N1
O
ADC CH1~8 LVDS positive outputs
DCLKM
P6
O
LVDS bit clock (7x) negative output
DCLKP
R6
O
LVDS bit clock (7x) positive output
K7,
L5~L7,M5~
M8, N4, N6
—
Do not connect. Must leave floated.
DVDD
N3, N7
Supply
DVSS
N5, P5, R5
—
ADC digital ground
FCLKM
P4
O
LVDS frame clock (1X) negative output
FCLKP
R4
O
LVDS frame clock (1X) positive output
INM1…INM8
C9~C2
I
CH1~8 complimentary analog inputs. Bypass to ground with ≥ 0.015-µF capacitors. The HPF response of the
LNA depends on the capacitors.
INP1...INP8
A9~A2
I
CH1~8 analog inputs. AC couple to inputs with ≥ 0.1-µF capacitors.
AVDD_ADC
AVSS
DNC
1.8-V Analog power supply for ADC
Analog ground
ADC digital and I/O power supply, 1.8 V
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Pin Functions (continued)
PIN
NAME
NO.
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
PDN_ADC
L8
I
ADC partial (fast) power down control pin with an internal pull down resistor of 100 kΩ. Active High. Either 1.8V or 3.3-V logic level can be used.
PDN_VCA
J8
I
VCA partial (fast) power down control pin with an internal pull down resistor of 20 kΩ. Active High. 3.3-V logic
level is recommended.
PDN_GLOBAL
H8
I
Global (complete) power-down control pin for the entire chip with an internal pull down resistor of 20 kΩ. Active
High. 3.3-V logic level is recommended.
REFM
L4
—
0.5-V reference output in the internal reference mode. Must leave floated in the internal reference mode.
Adding test point on PCB is recommended for monitoring the reference output.
REFP
M4
—
1.5-V reference output in the internal reference mode. Must leave floated in the internal reference mode.
Adding test point on PCB is recommended for monitoring the reference output.
RESET
H9
I
Hardware reset pin with an internal pull-down resistor of 20 kΩ. Active high, 3.3-V logic level is recommended.
SCLK
J9
I
Serial interface clock input with an internal pull-down resistor of 20 kΩ, 3.3-V logic level is recommended.
SDATA
K9
I
Serial interface data input with an internal pull-down resistor of 20 kΩ, 3.3-V logic level is recommended.
SDOUT
M9
O
Serial interface data readout. High impedance when readout is disabled, 1.8-V logic
SEN
L9
I
Serial interface enable with an internal pull up resistor of 20 kΩ. Active low, 3.3-V logic level is recommended.
VCNTLM
K4
I
Negative differential attenuation control pin. Common mode voltage is 0.75V.
VCNTLP
K3
I
Positive differential attenuation control pin. Common mode voltage is 0.75V.
VHIGH
K5
Bias
Bias voltage; bypass to ground with ≥ 1 µF.
VREF_IN
M3
Bias
ADC 1.4-V reference input in the external reference mode; bypass to ground with 0.1 µF.
K7, L5~L7,
M5~M8, N4,
N6
—
DNC
8
Do not connect. Must leave floated.
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7 Specifications
7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted) (1)
Supply voltage
MIN
MAX
UNIT
AVDD
–0.3
3.9
V
AVDD_ADC
–0.3
2.2
V
AVDD_5V
–0.3
6
V
DVDD
–0.3
2.2
V
V
Voltage between AVSS and LVSS
–0.3
0.3
Voltage at analog inputs and digital inputs
–0.3
min [3.6, AVDD + 0.3]
V
260
°C
Peak solder temperature (2)
Maximum junction temperature (TJ), any condition
Operating temperature
Storage temperature, Tstg
(1)
(2)
105
°C
0
85
°C
–55
150
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings
only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under Recommended
Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
Device complies with JSTD-020D.
7.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
Electrostatic discharge
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 (1)
±1000
Charged-device model (CDM), per JEDEC specification JESD22-C101 (2)
±250
UNIT
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
MIN
MAX
3.15
3.6
V
AVDD_ADC
1.7
1.9
V
DVDD
1.7
1.9
V
4.75
5.5
V
0
85
°C
AVDD
AVDD_5V
Ambient temperature, TA
UNIT
7.4 Thermal Information
AFE5808A
THERMAL METRIC (1)
ZCF (NFBGA)
UNIT
135 PINS
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
ψJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
0.2
°C/W
ψJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
10.8
°C/W
RθJC(bot)
Junction-to-case (bottom) thermal resistance
N/A
°C/W
(1)
34.1
°C/W
5
°C/W
11.5
°C/W
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report, SPRA953.
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Electrical Characteristics
At AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1 µF at INP and bypassed to
ground with 15 nF at INM, no active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample
rate = 65 MSPS, LPF filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, internal 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS CW
clocks, ADC configured in internal reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, at ambient temperature
TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Min and max values are specified across full-temperature range with AVDD_5 V = 5 V,
AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
TGC FULL SIGNAL CHANNEL (LNA+VCAT+LPF+ADC)
en (RTI)
NF
Input voltage noise over LNA Gain (low
noise mode)
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 24 dB
0.76/0.83/1.16
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 30 dB
0.75/0.86/1.12
Input voltage noise over LNA Gain (low
power mode)
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 24 dB
1.1/1.2/1.45
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 30 dB
1.1/1.2/1.45
Input Voltage Noise over LNA Gain
(Medium Power Mode)
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 24 dB
1/1.05/1.25
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2 MHz, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, PGA = 30 dB
0.95/1.0/1.2
Input referred current noise
Low Noise Mode/Medium Power Mode/Low Power Mode
Noise figure
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
nV/√Hz
2.7/2.1/2
pA/√Hz
Rs = 200 Ω, 200-Ω active termination, PGA = 24 dB, LNA = 12 dB, 18
dB, and 24 dB
3.85/2.4/1.8
dB
Rs = 100 Ω, 100-Ω active termination, PGA = 24 dB, LNA = 12 dB, 18
dB, and 24 dB
5.3/3.1/2.3
dB
VMAX
Maximum Linear Input Voltage
LNA gain = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB
250/500/1000
VCLAMP
Clamp Voltage
Reg52[10:9] = 0, LNA = 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB
350/600/1150
Low noise mode
mVPP
24/30
PGA Gain
dB
Medium and low power mode
24/28.5
LNA = 24 dB, PGA = 30 dB, Low noise mode
Total gain
Ch-CH Noise Correlation Factor without
Signal (1)
Ch-CH Noise Correlation Factor with
Signal (1)
54
LNA = 2 4dB, PGA = 30 dB, Med power mode
52.5
LNA = 24 dB, PGA = 30 dB, Low power mode
52.5
Summing of 8 channels
0
Full band (VCNTL = 0/0.8)
0.15/0.17
1MHz band over carrier (VCNTL= 0/0.8)
0.18/0.75
VCNTL = 0.6 V (22-dB total channel gain)
Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
dB
VCNTL = 0, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB
68
70
59.3
63
VCNTL = 0, LNA = 24 dB, PGA = 24 dB
dBFS
58
Narrow Band SNR
SNR over 2-MHz band around carrier at VCNTL = 0.6 V ( 22 dB total
gain)
Input Common-mode Voltage
At INP and INM pins
75
77
dBFS
2.4
V
8
kΩ
Input resistance
Preset active termination enabled
Input capacitance
Input Control Voltage
VCNTLP – VCNTLM
Common-mode voltage
VCNTLP and VCNTLM
Gain Range
pF
0
1.5
V
0.75
V
-40
dB
VCNTL= 0.1 to 1.1 V
35
dB/V
Input Resistance
Between VCNTLP and VCNTLM
200
KΩ
Input Capacitance
Between VCNTLP and VCNTLM
1
pF
TGC Response Time
VCNT L= 0 to 1.5-V step function
1.5
10, 15, 20, 30
Settling time for change in LNA gain
Settling time for change in active
termination setting
µs
MHz
14
µs
1
µs
Noise correlation factor is defined as Nc/(Nu+Nc), where Nc is the correlated noise power in single channel; and Nu is the uncorrelated
noise power in single channel. Its measurement follows the below equation, in which the SNR of single channel signal and the SNR of
summed eight channel signal are measured.
NC
=
10
8CH_SNR
10
10
Nu + NC
10
Ω
20
Gain Slope
3rd order-Low-pass Filter
(1)
50/100/200/400
1CH_SNR
1
x
1
-
56
7
10
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
At AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1 µF at INP and bypassed to
ground with 15 nF at INM, no active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample
rate = 65 MSPS, LPF filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, internal 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS CW
clocks, ADC configured in internal reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, at ambient temperature
TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Min and max values are specified across full-temperature range with AVDD_5 V = 5 V,
AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
AC ACCURACY
LPF Bandwidth tolerance
±5%
CH-CH group delay variation
2 MHz to 15 MHz
CH-CH Phase variation
15-MHz signal
0 V < VCNTL < 0.1 V (Dev-to-Dev)
2
ns
11
Degree
±0.5
0.1 V < VCNTL < 1.1 V(Dev-to-Dev)
–0.9
±0.5
0.9
0.1 V < VCNTL < 1.1 V(Dev-to-Dev) Temp = 0°C and 85°C
–1.1
±0.5
1.1
Gain matching
dB
1.1 V < VCNTL < 1.5 V(Dev-to-Dev)
Gain matching
Channel-to-channel
Output offset
Vcntl= 0, PGA = 30 dB, LNA = 24 dB
±0.5
±0.25
–75
dB
75
LSB
AC PERFORMANCE
HD2
HD3
THD
Second-Harmonic Distortion
Third-Harmonic Distortion
Total Harmonic Distortion
fIN = 2 MHz; VOUT = –1 dBFS
–60
fIN = 5 MHz; VOUT = –1 dBFS
–60
fIN = 5 MHz; VIN= 500 mVPP,
VOUT = –1 dBFS, LNA = 18 dB, VCNTL= 0.88 V
–55
fIN = 5 MHz; Vin = 250 mVPP,
VOUT =–1 dBFS, LNA = 24 dB, VCNTL= 0.88 V
–55
fIN = 2 MHz; VOUT = –1 dBFS
–55
fIN = 5 MHz; VOUT = –1 dBFS
–55
fIN = 5 MHz; VIN = 500 mVPP,
VOUT = –1 dBFS, LNA = 18 dB, VCNTL= 0.88 V
–55
fIN = 5 MHz; VIN = 2 50 mVPP,
VOUT = –1 dBFS, LNA = 24 dB, VCNTL= 0.88 V
–55
fIN = 2 MHz; VOUT= –1 dBFS
–55
fIN = 5 MHz; VOUT= –1 dBFS
–55
–60
dBc
dBc
dBc
IMD3
Intermodulation distortion
f1 = 5 MHz at –1 dBFS,
f2 = 5.01 MHz at –27 dBFS
XTALK
Cross-talk
fIN = 5 MHz; VOUT= –1 dBFS
–65
dB
Phase Noise
1 kHz off 5 MHz (VCNTL= 0 V)
–132
dBc/Hz
Input Referred Voltage Noise
Rs = 0 Ω, f = 2MHz, Rin = High Z, Gain = 24/18/12 dB
0.63/0.70/0.9
nV/√Hz
High-Pass Filter
–3 dB Cut-off Frequency
dBc
LNA
LNA linear output
50/100/150/200
KHz
4
VPP
VCAT+ PGA
VCAT Input Noise
0-dB/–40-dB attenuation
PGA Input Noise
24 dB/30 dB
-3dB HPF cut-off Frequency
2/10.5
nV/√Hz
1.75
nV/√Hz
80
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At AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1 µF at INP and bypassed to
ground with 15 nF at INM, no active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample
rate = 65 MSPS, LPF filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, internal 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS CW
clocks, ADC configured in internal reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, at ambient temperature
TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Min and max values are specified across full-temperature range with AVDD_5 V = 5 V,
AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
CW DOPPLER
en (RTI)
en (RTO)
en (RTI)
en (RTO)
1-channel mixer, LNA = 24 dB, 500-Ω feedback resistor
0.8
8-channel mixer, LNA = 24 dB, 62.5-Ω feedback resistor
0.33
1-channel mixer, LNA = 24 dB, 500-Ω feedback resistor
12
8-channel mixer, LNA = 24 dB, 62.5-Ω feedback resistor
5
1-channel mixer, LNA = 18 dB, 500-Ω feedback resistor
1.1
8-channel mixer, LNA = 18 dB, 62.5-Ω feedback resistor
0.5
1-channel mixer, LNA = 18 dB, 500-Ω feedback resistor
8.1
8-channel mixer, LNA = 18 dB, 62.5-Ω feedback resistor
4.0
Rs = 100 Ω, RIN = High Z, fIN = 2 MHz (LNA, I/Q mixer and summing
amplifier and filter)
1.8
Input voltage noise (CW)
nV/√Hz
Output voltage noise (CW)
nV/√Hz
Input voltage noise (CW)
nV/√Hz
Output voltage noise (CW)
NF
Noise figure
fCW
CW Operation Range
(2)
CW Clock frequency
nV/√Hz
CW signal carrier frequency
dB
8
MHz
1X CLK (16X mode)
8
16X CLK(16X mode)
128 (3)
4X CLK (4X mode)
AC coupled LVDS clock amplitude
0.7
CLKM_16X-CLKP_16X; CLKM_1X-CLKP_1X
AC coupled LVPECL clock amplitude
VCMOS
CLK duty cycle
1X and 16X CLKs
Common-mode voltage
Internal provided
33%
4
1 kHz off 2-MHz carrier
Input dynamic range
fIN = 2 MHz, LNA = 24/18/12 dB
IMD3
Intermodulation distortion
V
5
4
CW Mixer phase noise
12
66%
2.5
CMOS Input clock amplitude
DR
(3)
VPP
1.6
CW Mixer conversion loss
(2)
MHz
32
156
160/164/165
V
dB
dBc/Hz
dBFS/Hz
f1 = 5 MHz, f2 = 5.01 MHz, both tones at –8.5 dBm amplitude, 8
channels summed up in-phase, CW feedback resistor = 87 Ω
–50
dBc
f1 = 5 MHz, F2 = 5.01 MHz, both tones at –8.5 dBm amplitude, Single
channel case, CW feed back resistor = 500 Ω
–60
dBc
I/Q Channel gain matching
16X mode
±0.04
dB
I/Q Channel phase matching
16X mode
±0.1
Degree
I/Q Channel gain matching
4X mode
±0.04
dB
I/Q Channel phase matching
4X mode
±0.1
Degree
Image rejection ratio
fIN = 2.01 MHz, 300-mV input amplitude, CW clock frequency = 2 MHz
–50
dBc
In the 8X, 4X, and 1X modes, higher CW signal frequencies up to 15 MHz can be supported with small degradation in performance, see
application information: CW clock selection.
After January, 2014, that is date code after 41XXXXX, the CW clock frequency ( 16X mode) can be supported up to 145 MHz and
approximately 33 to 50% duty cycle based on additional test screening.
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Electrical Characteristics (continued)
At AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1 µF at INP and bypassed to
ground with 15 nF at INM, no active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample
rate = 65 MSPS, LPF filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, internal 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS CW
clocks, ADC configured in internal reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, at ambient temperature
TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Min and max values are specified across full-temperature range with AVDD_5 V = 5 V,
AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
CW SUMMING AMPLIFIER
VCMO
Common-mode voltage
Summing amplifier inputs/outputs
1.5
Summing amplifier output
100 Hz
V
4
VPP
2
nV/√Hz
1.2
nV/√Hz
1
nV/√Hz
Input referred current noise
2.5
pA/√Hz
Unit gain bandwidth
200
MHz
20
mApp
Input referred voltage noise
1 kHz
2 kHz to 100 MHz
Max output current
Linear operation range
ADC SPECIFICATIONS
Sample rate
SNR
Signal-to-noise ratio
10
65
MSPS
Idle channel SNR of ADC 14b
77
dBFS
REFP
1.5
V
REFM
0.5
V
VREF_IN voltage
1.4
V
VREF_IN current
50
µA
65 MSPS at 14 bit
910
Internal reference mode
External reference mode
ADC input full-scale range
LVDS Rate
2
VPP
Mbps
POWER DISSIPATION
AVDD Voltage
3.15
3.3
3.6
V
1.7
1.8
1.9
V
4.75
5
5.5
V
1.7
1.8
1.9
V
TGC low-noise mode, 65 MSPS
158
190
TGC low-noise mode, 40 MSPS
145
TGC medium-power mode, 40 MSPS
114
AVDD_ADC Voltage
AVDD_5V Voltage
DVDD Voltage
Total power dissipation per channel
mW/CH
TGC low-power mode, 40 MSPS
101.5
TGC low-noise mode, no signal
202
TGC medium-power mode, no signal
126
TGC low-power mode, no signal
240
99
CW-mode, no signal
147
TGC low-noise mode, 500-mVPP input,1% duty cycle
210
TGC medium-power mode, 500-mVPP input, 1% duty cycle
133
TGC low-power mode, 500-mVPP input, 1% duty cycle
105
170
AVDD (3.3V) Current
mA
CW-mode, 500-mVPP input
375
TGC mode, no signal
25.5
CW mode, no signal, 16X clock = 32 MHz
32
TGC mode, 500 mVPP input,1% duty cycle
26
35
AVDD_5V Current
mA
CW-mode, 500 mVPP input
42.5
TGC low-noise mode, no signal
99
TGC medium-power mode, no signal
68
TGC low-power mode, no signal
121
55.5
VCA Power dissipation
mW/CH
TGC low-noise mode, 500 mVPP input,1% duty cycle
TGC medium-power mode, 500 mVPP Input, 1% duty cycle
TGC low-power mode, 500 mVPP input,1% duty cycle
CW Power dissipation
No signal, ADC shutdown, CW mode, no signal, 16X clock = 32 MHz
102.5
71
59.5
80
mW/CH
500 mVPP input, ADC shutdown , 16X clock = 32 MHz
173
AVDD_ADC(1.8V) Current
65 MSPS
187
205
mA
DVDD(1.8V) Current
65 MSPS
77
110
mA
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At AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1 µF at INP and bypassed to
ground with 15 nF at INM, no active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample
rate = 65 MSPS, LPF filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, internal 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS CW
clocks, ADC configured in internal reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, at ambient temperature
TA = 25°C (unless otherwise noted). Min and max values are specified across full-temperature range with AVDD_5 V = 5 V,
AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
ADC Power dissipation/CH
Power dissipation in power down mode
MIN
MAX
59
69
50 MSPS
51
40 MSPS
46
20 MSPS
35
PDN_VCA = high, PDN_ADC = high
25
Complete power-down, PDN_Global = high
0.6
UNIT
mW/CH
mW/CH
Time taken to enter power down
1
µs
Power-up response time
VCA power down
2µs+1% of PDN
time
µs
ADC power down
1
Power supply rejection ratio
14
TEST CONDITION
Power-down response time
Power supply modulation ratio, AVDD and
AVDD_5V
(4)
TYP
65 MSPS
Complete power down
2.5
ms
fIN = 5 MHz, at 50-mVPP noise at 1 kHz on supply (4)
–65
dBc
fIN = 5 MHz, at 50-mVPP noise at 50 kHz on supply (4)
–65
dBc
f = 10 kHz,VCNTL = 0 V (high gain), AVDD
–40
dBc
f = 10 kHz,VCNTL = 0 V (high gain), AVDD_5V
–55
dBc
f = 10 kHz,VCNTL = 1 V (low gain), AVDD
–50
dBc
PSMR specification is with respect to input signal amplitude.
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Digital Characteristics
Typical values are at +25°C, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_5 = 5 V and AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, 14 bit sample rate = 65
MSPS (unless otherwise noted). Minimum and maximum values are across the full temperature range: TMIN = 0°C to TMAX =
85°C.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT (1)
DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
VIH
Logic high input voltage
2
VIL
Logic low input voltage
0
3.3
V
0.3
V
Logic high input current
200
µA
Logic low input current
200
µA
5
pF
VOH
Input capacitance
Logic high output voltage
SDOUT pin
DVDD
V
VOL
Logic low output voltage
SDOUT pin
0
V
LVDS OUTPUTS
tsu
th
Output differential voltage
With 100-Ω external differential
termination
Output offset voltage
Common-mode voltage
FCLKP and FCLKM
1X clock rate
10
65
MHz
DCLKP and DCLKM
7X clock rate
70
455
MHz
6X clock rate
60
390
MHz
Data setup time (2)
Data hold time
(2)
400
mV
1100
mV
350
ps
350
ps
ADC INPUT CLOCK
CLOCK frequency
10
Clock duty cycle
45%
Sine-wave, ac-coupled
Clock input amplitude,
differential(VCLKP_ADC–VCLKM_ADC)
Common-mode voltage
(2)
50%
MSPS
55%
0.5
VPP
LVPECL, ac-coupled
1.6
VPP
LVDS, ac-coupled
0.7
VPP
biased internally
Clock input amplitude VCLKP_ADC (singleCMOS clock
ended)
(1)
65
1
1.8
V
VPP
The DC specifications refer to the condition where the LVDS outputs are not switching, but are permanently at a valid logic level 0 or 1
with 100-Ω external termination.
Setup and hold time specifications take into account the effect of jitter on the output data and clock. These specifications also assume
that the data and clock paths are perfectly matched within the receiver. Any mismatch in these paths within the receiver would appear
as reduced timing margins
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Switching Characteristics
Typical values are at 25°C, AVDD_5V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, differential clock, CLOAD = 5
pF, RLOAD = 100 Ω, 14 bit, sample rate = 65MSPS (unless otherwise noted). Minimum and maximum values are across the
full temperature range TMIN = 0°C to TMAX = 85°C with AVDD_5V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V (1)
PARAMETER
ta
Aperture delay
Aperture delay
matching
tj
TEST CONDITIONS
MIN
The delay in time between the rising edge of the input sampling
clock and the actual time at which the sampling occurs
TYP MAX
0.7
3
ns
Across channels within the same device
±150
450
Fs rms
Default, after reset, or 0 x 2 [12] = 1, LOW_LATENCY = 1
11/8
Input
clock
cycles
Aperture jitter
ps
ADC latency
tdelay
Data and frame clock
delay
Input clock rising edge (zero cross) to frame clock rising edge (zero
cross) minus 3/7 of the input clock period (T).
Δtdelay
Delay variation
At fixed supply and 20°C T difference. Device to device
tRISE
Data rise time
0.14
tFALL
Data fall time
Rise time measured from –100 to 100 mV, fall time measured from
100 mV to –100 mV, 10 MHz < fCLKIN < 65 MHz
tFCLKRISE
Frame clock rise time
Frame clock fall time
Rise time measured from –100 mV to 100 mV, fall time measured
from 100 mV to –100 mV, 10 MHz < fCLKIN < 65 MHz
0.14
tFCLKFALL
Frame clock duty cycle
Zero crossing of the rising edge to zero crossing of the falling edge
tDCLKRISE
Bit clock rise time
tDCLKFALL
Bit clock fall time
Rise time measured from –100 to 100 mV, fall time measured from
100 mV to –100 mV, 10 MHz < fCLKIN < 65 MHz
Bit clock duty cycle
(1)
UNIT
Zero crossing of the rising edge to zero crossing of the falling edge
10 MHz < fCLKIN < 65 MHz
3
5.4
–1
7
1
ns
0.15
50%
52%
0.13
ns
0.12
46%
ns
ns
0.15
48%
ns
54%
Timing parameters are ensured by design and characterization; not production tested.
7.8 Timing Requirements
Minimum values across full temperature range TMIN = 0°C to TMAX = 85°C, AVDD_5V =5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8
V, DVDD = 1.8 V
PARAMETER
DESCRIPTION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNIT
t1
SCLK period
50
ns
t2
SCLK high time
20
ns
t3
SCLK low time
20
ns
t4
Data setup time
5
ns
t5
Data hold time
5
ns
t6
SEN fall to SCLK rise
8
ns
t7
Time between last SCLK rising edge to SEN rising edge
t8
SDOUT delay
16
8
12
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20
28
ns
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Output Interface Timing (1) (2) (3)
fCLKIN,
INPUT
CLOCK
FREQUENCY
(1)
(2)
(3)
SETUP TIME (tsu), ns
DATA VALID TO BIT CLOCK ZEROCROSSING
MAX
HOLD TIME (th), ns
tPROG = (3/7)x T + tdelay, ns
BIT CLOCK ZERO-CROSSING TO
DATA INVALID
INPUT CLOCK ZERO-CROSS (rising
edge) TO FRAME CLOCK ZEROCROSS (rising edge)
MHz
MIN
TYP
MIN
TYP
MIN
TYP
MAX
65/14bit
0.24
0.37
0.24
0.38
MAX
11
12
12.5
50/14bit
0.41
0.54
0.46
0.57
13
13.9
14.4
40/14bit
0.55
0.70
0.61
0.73
15
16
16.7
30/14bit
0.87
1.10
0.94
1.1
18.5
19.5
20.1
20/14bit
1.30
1.56
1.46
1.6
25.7
26.7
27.3
FCLK timing is the same as for the output data lines. It has the same relation to DCLK as the data pins. Setup and hold are the same
for the data and the frame clock.
Data valid is logic HIGH = +100 mV and logic LOW = –100 mV
Timing parameters are ensured by design and characterization; not production tested.
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NOTE
The previous timing data can be applied to 12-bit or 16-bit LVDS rates as well. For
example, the maximum LVDS output rate at 65 MHz and 14-bit is equal to 910 MSPS,
which is approximately equivalent to the rate at 56 MHz and 16-bit.
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tPROG
12-Bit 6x Serialization Mode
Input Signal
Sample N
Sample
N+Cd+1
Sample
N+Cd
ta
ta
Cd clock cycles
latency
Input Clock
CLKIN
Freq = fCLKIN
Frame Clock
FCLK
Freq = fCLKIN
T
tPROG
Bit Clock
DCLK
Freq = 7 x fCLKIN
Output Data
CHnOUT
Data rate = 14 x fCLKIN
D0 D13 D12
D1
(D12) (D13) (D0) (D1)
D11
(D2)
D10 D9
(D3) (D4)
D8
D7
(D5) (D6)
D6
D5
(D7) (D8)
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
(D9) (D10) (D11) (D12) (D13)
D13 D12
(D0) (D1)
D11 D10
(D2) (D3)
D9
D8
(D4) (D5)
SAMPLE N-Cd
D13
(D0)
D7
D6
(D6) (D7)
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0 D13 D12
(D8) (D9) (D10) (D11) (D12) (D13) (D0) (D1)
SAMPLE N-1
D11 D10
(D2) (D3)
D9
D8
(D4) (D5)
D7
D6
(D6) (D7)
D1
D0 D11
D5
D4
D3
D2
(D8) (D9) (D10) (D11) (D12) (D13) (D0)
D10
(D1)
SAMPLE N
Data bit in MSB First mode
14-Bit 7x Serialization Mode
Data bit in LSB First mode
DCLKP
Bit Clock
DCLKM
tsu
th
th
tsu
Output Data Pair
CHi out
Dn
Dn + 1
T0434-01
LVDS Setup and Hold Timing
Figure 1. LVDS Timing Diagrams
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7.10 Typical Characteristics
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
45
45
Low noise
Medium power
Low power
40
35
35
30
Gain (dB)
25
20
25
20
15
15
10
10
5
5
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
Vcntl (V)
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 2. Gain vs VCNTL
Figure 3. Gain Variation vs Temperature
9000
8000
8000
7000
7000
3000
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
G004
G005
VCNTL = 0.3 V (34951 channels)
VCNTL = 0.6 V (34951 channels)
Figure 4. Gain Matching Histogram
Figure 5. Gain Matching Histogram
8000
Number of Occurrences
7000
Number of Occurrences
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
−0.7
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0
0.1
−0.1
−0.2
−0.3
−0.4
−0.5
−0.6
−0.7
−0.8
0
−0.9
1000
0
0
2000
1000
0.1
2000
4000
−0.1
3000
5000
−0.2
4000
6000
−0.3
5000
−0.4
6000
−0.5
Number of Occurrences
9000
−0.6
Gain (dB)
30
Number of Occurrences
−40 deg C
25 deg C
85 deg C
40
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1000
−72
−68
−64
−60
−56
−52
−48
−44
−40
−36
−32
−28
−24
−20
−16
−12
−8
−4
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
52
56
60
64
68
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
−0.1
−0.2
−0.3
−0.4
−0.5
−0.6
−0.7
0
Gain (dB)
ADC Output
G005
G058
VCNTL = 0.9 V (34951 channels)
VCNTL = 0 V (1247 channels)
Figure 6. Gain Matching Histogram
Figure 7. Output Offset Histogram
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
Impedance Magnitude Response
Impedance Phase Response
10
Open
12000
Phase (Degrees)
10000
Impedance (Ohms)
Open
0
−10
8000
6000
4000
−20
−30
−40
−50
−60
−70
2000
−80
500k
4.5M
8.5M
12.5M
16.5M
−90
500k
20.5M
4.5M
12.5M
20.5M
Figure 8. Input Impedance Without Active Termination
(Magnitude)
Figure 9. Input Impedance Without Active Termination
(Phase)
Impedance Magnitude Response
Impedance Phase Response
10
50 Ohms
100 Ohms
200 Ohms
400 Ohms
450
350
0
−10
Phase (Degrees)
Impedance (Ohms)
400
300
250
200
150
100
−20
−30
−40
−50
−60
50 Ohms
100 Ohms
200 Ohms
400 Ohms
−70
50
−80
0
500k
4.5M
8.5M
12.5M
16.5M
−90
500k
20.5M
4.5M
8.5M
12.5M
16.5M
20.5M
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 10. Input Impedance With Active Termination
(Magnitude)
Figure 11. Input Impedance With Active Termination (Phase)
LNA INPUT HPF CHARACTERISTICS
5
3
10MHz
15MHz
20MHz
30MHz
0
−5
0
−3
Amplitude (dB)
−6
−10
−15
−20
−9
−12
−15
−18
−21
01
00
11
10
−24
−25
−27
−30
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
−30
Frequency (MHz)
10
100
500
Frequency (KHz)
Figure 12. Low-Pass Filter Response
20
16.5M
Frequency (Hz)
500
Amplitude (dB)
8.5M
Frequency (Hz)
Figure 13. LNA High-Pass Filter Response vs Reg59 [3:2]
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
HPF CHARACTERISTICS (LNA+VCA+PGA+ADC)
−146
−148
−5
−150
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
0
Amplitude (dB)
−10
−15
−20
−25
−30
16X Clock Mode
8X Clock Mode
4X Clock Mode
−152
−154
−156
−158
−160
−162
−164
−166
−35
−40
Single Channel CW PN
−144
5
−168
10
100
−170
100
500
1000
Frequency (KHz)
10000
50000
Offset frequency (Hz)
fIN = 2 MHz
Figure 14. Full Channel High-Pass Filter Response at
Default Register Setting
Figure 15. CW Phase Noise
Phase Noise
−144
−146
−146
PN 1 Ch
PN 8 Ch
−148
16X Clock Mode
8X Clock Mode
4X Clock Mode
−148
−150
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
−150
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
Eight Channel CW PN
−144
−152
−154
−156
−158
−160
−162
−164
−152
−154
−156
−158
−160
−162
−164
−166
−166
−168
−168
−170
100
1000
10000
50000
−170
100
1000
Frequency Offset (Hz)
fIN = 2 MHz
Figure 17. CW Phase Noise vs Clock Modes
3.5
Hz)
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
Input reffered noise (nV
Hz)
Input reffered noise (nV
60
40
50000
fIN = 2 MHz
Figure 16. CW Phase Noise, 1 Channel vs 8 Channel
50
10000
Offset frequency (Hz)
30
20
10
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 18. Input Referred Noise (IRN) and Low-Noise Mode
3.0
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
Vcntl (V)
0.3
0.4
Figure 19. IRN and Low-Noise Mode Enlarged Version
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
Hz)
60
4.0
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
50
Input reffered noise (nV
Input reffered noise (nV
Hz)
70
40
30
20
10
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 20. IRN and Medium-Power Mode
Hz)
Input reffered noise (nV
Hz)
Input reffered noise (nV
50
40
30
20
10
1.5
1.0
0.1
0.2
Vcntl (V)
0.3
0.4
Output reffered noise (nV
170
150
130
110
90
70
50
30
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 24. Output Referred Noise (ORN) and Low-Noise
Mode
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.1
0.2
Vcntl (V)
0.3
0.4
Figure 23. IRN and Low-Power Mode Enlarged Version
Hz)
190
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
3.5
0.5
0.0
Figure 22. IRN and Low-Power Mode
Hz)
2.0
4.0
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
220
210
Output reffered noise (nV
2.5
Figure 21. IRN and Medium-Power Mode Enlarged Version
0
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
22
3.0
0.5
0.0
70
60
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
3.5
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
Vcntl (V)
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
1.0 1.1 1.2
Figure 25. ORN and Medium-Power Mode
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
1.5
LNA 12 dB
LNA 18 dB
LNA 24 dB
1.4
1.3
Hz)
340
320
300
280
260
240
220
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
Amplitude (nV
Output reffered noise (nV
Hz)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
Vcntl (V)
1
0.3
1.0
1.1 1.2
Figure 26. ORN and Low-Power Mode
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
Frequency (MHz)
9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0
Figure 27. IRN and Low-Noise Mode
75
180.0
120.0
70
SNR (dBFS)
Hz)
140.0
Amplitude (nV
160.0
100.0
80.0
65
60
60.0
40.0
1.0
24 dB PGA gain
30 dB PGA gain
3.0
5.0
7.0
Frequency (MHz)
9.0
55
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
11.0 12.0
Figure 28. ORN, PGA = 24 dB and Low Noise Mode
Figure 29. SNR, LNA = 18 dB and Low Noise Mode
75
73
Low noise
Low power
71
69
SNR (dBFS)
SNR (dBFS)
70
65
60
67
65
63
61
24 dB PGA gain
30 dB PGA gain
55
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 30. SNR, LNA = 18 dB and Low Power Mode
59
57
0
3
6
9
12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42
Gain (dB)
Figure 31. SNR vs Different Power Modes
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
9
10
100 ohm act term
200 ohm act term
400 ohm act term
Without Termination
8
8
Noise Figure (dB)
Noise Figure (dB)
7
6
5
4
3
7
6
5
4
3
2
2
1
1
0
50
100
150
200
50 ohm act term
100 ohm act term
200 ohm act term
400 ohm act term
Without Termination
9
250
300
350
0
400
50
100
150
Source Impedence (Ω)
Figure 32. Noise Figure, LNA = 12 dB and Low Noise Mode
250
300
350
400
Figure 33. Noise Figure, LNA = 18 dB and Low Noise Mode
8
4.5
6
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
Noise Figure (dB)
50 ohm act term
100 ohm act term
200 ohm act term
400 ohm act term
No Termination
7
Noise Figure (dB)
200
Source Impedence (Ω)
5
4
3
3.5
2.5
2
1
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
1.5
400
50
100
150
Source Impedence (Ω)
Figure 34. Noise Figure, LNA = 24 dB and Low Noise Mode
250
300
350
400
Figure 35. Noise Figure vs Power Modes With 400-Ω
Termination
4
−50.0
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−55.0
3
−60.0
HD2 (dB)
Noise Figure (dB)
200
Source Impedence (Ω)
2
−65.0
−70.0
−75.0
1
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
−80.0
1
Source Impedence (Ω)
2
3
4
5
6
7
Frequency (MHz)
8
9
10
Vin = 500 mVPP and VOUT = –1 dBFS
Figure 36. Noise Figure vs Power Modes Without
Termination
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
−45
−40
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−50
−50
−55
HD2 (dBc)
−55
HD3 (dBc)
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−45
−60
−65
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−70
−85
−75
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Frequency (MHz)
8
9
−90
10
6
24
30
36
LNA = 12 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
Figure 38. HD3 vs Frequency
Figure 39. HD2 vs Gain
−40
−40
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−60
−70
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−50
HD2 (dBc)
−50
HD3 (dBc)
18
Gain (dB)
Vin = 500 mVPP and VOUT = –1 dBFS
−80
−90
12
−60
−70
−80
6
12
18
24
30
−90
36
12
18
24
Gain (dB)
30
36
42
Gain (dB)
LNA = 12 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
LNA = 18 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
Figure 40. HD3 vs Gain
Figure 41. HD2 vs Gain
−40
−40
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−50
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−45
−50
HD2 (dBc)
HD3 (dBc)
−55
−60
−70
−60
−65
−70
−75
−80
−80
−85
−90
12
18
24
30
36
42
−90
18
Gain (dB)
24
30
36
42
48
Gain (dB)
LNA = 18 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
LNA = 24 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
Figure 42. HD3 vs Gain
Figure 43. HD2 vs Gain
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
−50
−40
Fin1=2MHz, Fin2=2.01MHz
Fin1=5MHz, Fin2=5.01MHz
Low noise
Low power
Medium power
−54
IMD3 (dBFS)
−50
HD3 (dB)
−60
−70
−58
−62
−66
−80
−70
−90
18
21
24
27
30
33
36
Gain (dB)
39
42
45
14
18
22
48
LNA = 24 dB and PGA = 24 dB and VOUT = –1 dBFS
26
30
Gain (dB)
42
G001
Figure 45. IMD3
−50
PSMR vs SUPPLY FREQUENCY
Fin1=2MHz, Fin2=2.01MHz
Fin1=5MHz, Fin2=5.01MHz
−60
Vcntl = 0
Vcntl = 0.3
Vcntl = 0.6
Vcntl = 0.9
−54
−58
PSMR (dBc)
IMD3 (dBFS)
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Fout1 = –1 dBFS and Fout2 = –21 dBFS
Figure 44. HD3 vs Gain
−62
−66
−70
34
−65
−70
14
18
22
26
30
Gain (dB)
34
38
42
−75
G001
5
10
100
1000 2000
Supply frequency (kHz)
100 mVPP Supply Noise With Different Frequencies
Fout1 = –7dBFS and Fout2 = –7dBFS
Figure 47. AVDD Power Supply Modulation Ratio
Figure 46. IMD3
PSMR vs SUPPLY FREQUENCY
3V PSRR vs SUPPLY FREQUENCY
−20
−55
PSMR (dBc)
−60
−65
−70
−75
Vcntl = 0
Vcntl = 0.3
Vcntl = 0.6
Vcntl = 0.9
−30
PSRR wrt supply tone (dB)
Vcntl = 0
Vcntl = 0.3
Vcntl = 0.6
Vcntl = 0.9
−40
−50
−60
−70
−80
−80
5
10
100
1000 2000
−90
5
Supply frequency (kHz)
100
1000 2000
Supply frequency (kHz)
100 mVPP Supply Noise With Different Frequencies
Figure 48. AVDD_5V Power Supply Modulation Ratio
26
10
100 mVPP Supply Noise With Different Frequencies
Figure 49. AVDD Power Supply Rejection Ratio
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5V PSRR vs SUPPLY FREQUENCY
20000.0
−20
Vcntl = 0
Vcntl = 0.3
Vcntl = 0.6
Vcntl = 0.9
−40
16000.0
14000.0
Output Code
PSRR wrt supply tone (dB)
−30
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
−0.1
3.0
Output Code
Vcntl
18000.0
−50
−60
12000.0
10000.0
8000.0
6000.0
−70
4000.0
2000.0
−80
−90
0.0
0.0
5
10
100
0.5
1.0
1.5
Time (µs)
1000 2000
2.0
2.5
Vcntl (V)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
Supply frequency (kHz)
LNA = 18 dB and PGA = 24 dB
100 mVPP Supply Noise With Different Frequencies
Figure 51. VCNTL Response Time
Figure 50. AVDD_5 V Power Supply Rejection Ratio
Output Code
Vcntl
16000.0
Output Code
14000.0
12000.0
10000.0
8000.0
6000.0
4000.0
2000.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.5
0.8
1.0 1.2 1.5
Time (µs)
1.8
2.0
2.2
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
Input (V)
18000.0
1.3
1.2
1.1
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
−0.1
2.5
Vcntl (V)
20000.0
0.2
0.0
−0.2
−0.4
−0.6
−0.8
−1.0
−1.2
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0
Time (µs)
LNA = 18 dB and PGA = 24 dB
Figure 52. VCNTL Response Time
Figure 53. Pulse Inversion Asymmetrical Positive Input
1.2
10000.0
1.0
8000.0
0.8
Positive overload
Negative overload
Average
6000.0
0.6
4000.0
Output Code
Input (V)
0.4
0.2
0.0
−0.2
−0.4
2000.0
0.0
−2000.0
−4000.0
−0.6
−6000.0
−0.8
−8000.0
−1.0
−1.2
0.0
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0
Time (µs)
−10000.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
Time (µs)
4.0
5.0
6.0
VIN = 2 VPP, PRF = 1 kHz, Gain = 21 dB
Figure 54. Pulse Inversion Asymmetrical Negative Input
Figure 55. Pulse Inversion
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Typical Characteristics (continued)
at AVDD_5 V = 5 V, AVDD = 3.3 V, AVDD_ADC = 1.8 V, DVDD = 1.8 V, ac-coupled with 0.1-µF caps at INP and 15-nF caps
at INM, No active termination, VCNTL = 0 V, fIN = 5 MHz, LNA = 18 dB, PGA = 24 dB, 14 bit, sample rate = 65 MSPS, LPF
filter = 15 MHz, low-noise mode, VOUT = –1 dBFS, 500-Ω CW feedback resistor, CMOS 16X clock, ADC configured in
internal-reference mode, single-ended VCNTL mode, VCNTLM = GND, and ambient temperature TA = 25°C (unless
otherwise noted)
10000
2000
47nF
15nF
1200
4000
800
2000
0
−2000
400
0
−400
−4000
−800
−6000
−1200
−8000
−1600
−10000
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Time (µs)
3.5
4
4.5
47nF
15nF
1600
6000
Output Code
Output Code
8000
−2000
5
1
VIN = 50 mVPP/100 µVPP, Max Gain
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Time (µs)
4
4.5
5
VIN = 50 mVPP/100 µVPP, Max Gain
Figure 56. Overload Recovery Response vs INM Capacitor
Figure 57. Overload Recovery Response vs INM Capacitor
(Zoomed)
10
5
0
Gain (dB)
−5
k=2
k=3
k=4
k=5
k=6
k=7
k=8
k=9
k=10
−10
−15
−20
−25
−30
−35
−40
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2 1.4
Frequency (MHz)
1.6
1.8
2
G000
Figure 58. Digital High-Pass Filter Response
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8 Detailed Description
8.1 Overview
The AFE5808A device is a highly integrated analog front-end (AFE) solution specifically designed for ultrasound
systems in which high performance and small size are required. The AFE5808A device integrates a complete
time-gain-control (TGC) imaging path and a continuous wave doppler (CWD) path. This device also enables
users to select one of various power/noise combinations to optimize system performance. The AFE5808A device
contains eight channels; each channel includes a low-noise amplifier (LNA), voltage controlled attenuator
(VCAT), programmable gain amplifier (PGA), low-pass filter (LPF), 14-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and
CW mixer.
In addition, multiple features in the AFE5808A device are suitable for ultrasound applications, such as active
termination, individual channel control, fast power-up and power-down response, programmable clamp voltage
control, fast and consistent overload recovery, and so forth. Therefore the AFE5808A device brings premium
image quality to ultra–portable, handheld systems all the way up to high-end ultrasound systems. See Functional
Block Diagram.
8.2 Functional Block Diagram
SPI IN
AFE5808A (1 of 8 Channels)
VCAT
0 to -40dB
LNA
PGA
24, 30dB
LNA IN
16X CLK
1X CLK
SPI OUT
SPI Logic
16 Phases
Generator
CW Mixer
16X8
Crosspoint SW
3rd LP Filter
10, 15, 20,
30 MHz
14Bit
ADC
Summing
Amplifier
Reference
Reference
CW I/Q Vout
Differential
TGC VCNTL
EXT/INT
REFs
LVDS
1X CLK
8.3 Feature Description
8.3.1 Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)
In many high-gain systems, a low noise amplifier is critical for achieving overall performance. Using a new
proprietary architecture, the LNA in the AFE5808A device delivers exceptional low-noise performance, while
operating on a low quiescent current compared to CMOS-based architectures with similar noise performance.
The LNA performs single-ended input to differential output voltage conversion. The LNA is configurable for a
programmable gain of 24 dB, 18 dB, and 12 dB, and its input-referred noise is only 0.63 nV/√Hz 0.70 nV/√Hz,
and 0.9 nV/√Hz respectively. Programmable gain settings result in a flexible linear input range up to 1 VPP,
realizing high signal handling capability demanded by new transducer technologies. Larger input signal can be
accepted by the LNA; however the signal can be distorted since it exceeds the LNA’s linear operation region.
Combining the low noise and high input range, a wide input dynamic range is achieved consequently for
supporting the high demands from various ultrasound imaging modes.
The LNA input is internally biased at approximately 2.4 V; the signal source should be AC-coupled to the LNA
input by an adequately-sized capacitor, for example, ≥ 0.1 µF. To achieve low DC offset drift, the AFE5808A
device incorporates a DC offset correction circuit for each amplifier stage. To improve the overload recovery, an
integrator circuit is used to extract the DC component of the LNA output and then fed back to the LNA’s
complementary input for DC offset correction. This DC offset correction circuit has a high-pass response and can
be treated as a high-pass filter. The effective corner frequency is determined by the capacitor CBYPASS connected
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at INM. With larger capacitors, the corner frequency is lower. For stable operation at the highest HP filer cut-off
frequency, a ≥ 15-nF capacitor can be selected. This corner frequency scales almost linearly with the value of
the CBYPASS. For example, 15 nF gives a corner frequency of approximately 100 kHz, while 47 nF can give an
effective corner frequency of 33 kHz. The DC offset correction circuit can also be disabled or enabled through
register 52[12].
The AFE5808A device can be terminated passively or actively. Active termination is preferred in ultrasound
application for reducing reflection from mismatches and achieving better axial resolution without degrading the
noise figure too much. Active termination values can be preset to 50 Ω, 100 Ω, 200 Ω, and 400 Ω; other values
also can be programmed by users through register 52[4:0]. A feedback capacitor is required between ACTx and
the signal source as Figure 59 shows. On the active termination path, a clamping circuit is also used to create a
low impedance path when overload signal is seen by the AFE5808A device. The clamp circuit limits large input
signals at the LNA inputs, and it improves the overload recovery performance of the AFE5808A device. The
clamp level can be set to 350 mVPP, 600 mVPP, and 1.15 VPP automatically depending on the LNA gain settings
when register 52[10:9] = 0. Other clamp voltages, such as 1.15 VPP, 0.6 VPP, and 1.5 VPP, are also achievable by
setting register 52[10:9]. This clamping circuit is also designed to obtain good pulse inversion performance and
reduce the impact from asymmetric inputs.
CLAMP
AFE
CACT
ACTx
INPx
CIN
INPUT CBYPSS
INMx
LNAx
DC Offset
Correction
Figure 59. AFE5808A LNA With DC Offset Correction Circuit
8.3.2 Voltage-Controlled Attenuator
The voltage-controlled attenuator is designed to have a linear-in-dB attenuation characteristic; that is, the
average gain loss in dB (see Figure 2) is constant for each equal increment of the control voltage (VCNTL) as
shown in Figure 60. A differential control structure is used to reduce common mode noise. A simplified attenuator
structure is shown in the following Figure 60 and Figure 61.
The attenuator is essentially a variable voltage divider that consists of the series input resistor (RS) and seven
shunt FETs placed in parallel and controlled by sequentially activated clipping amplifiers (A1 through A7). VCNTL
is the effective difference between VCNTLP and VCNTLM. Each clipping amplifier can be understood as a
specialized voltage comparator with a soft transfer characteristic and well-controlled output limit voltage.
Reference voltages V1 through V7 are equally spaced over the 0-V to 1.5-V control voltage range. As the control
voltage increases through the input range of each clipping amplifier, the amplifier output rises from a voltage
where the FET is nearly OFF to VHIGH where the FET is completely ON. As each FET approaches its ON state
and the control voltage continues to rise, the next clipping amplifier/FET combination takes over for the next
portion of the piecewise-linear attenuation characteristic. Thus, low control voltages have most of the FETs
turned OFF, producing minimum signal attenuation. Similarly, high control voltages turn the FETs ON, leading to
maximum signal attenuation. Therefore, each FET acts to decrease the shunt resistance of the voltage divider
formed by Rs and the parallel FET network.
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Feature Description (continued)
Additionally, a digitally controlled TGC mode is implemented to achieve better phase-noise performance in the
AFE5808A device. The attenuator can be controlled digitally instead of the analog control voltage VCNTL. This
mode can be set by the register bit 59[7]. The variable voltage divider is implemented as a fixed series resistance
and FET as the shunt resistance. Each FET can be turned ON by connecting the switches SW1-7. Turning on
each of the switches can give approximately 6 dB of attenuation, which can be controlled by the register bits
59[6:4]. This digital control feature can eliminate the noise from the VCNTL circuit and ensures the better SNR
and phase noise for TGC path.
A1 - A7 Attenuator Stages
Attenuator
Input
RS
Attenuator
Output
Q1
VB
A1
Q2
A1
Q3
A1
C1
C2
V1
Q4
A1
C3
V2
Q5
A1
C4
V3
Q6
A1
C5
V4
Q7
A1
C6
V5
C7
V6
V7
VCNTL
C1 - C8 Clipping Amplifiers
Control
Input
Figure 60. Simplified Voltage Controlled Attenuator (Analog Structure)
Attenuator
Input
RS
Attenuator
Output
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
SW5
SW6
Q6
Q7
VB
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW7
VHIGH
Figure 61. Simplified Voltage Controlled Attenuator (Digital Structure)
The voltage controlled attenuator noise follows a monotonic relationship to the attenuation coefficient. At higher
attenuation, the input-referred noise is higher and conversely. The attenuator noise is then amplified by the PGA
and becomes the noise floor at the ADC input. In the attenuator’s high attenuation operating range, that is
VCNTL is high, the attenuator input noise may exceed the LNA’s output noise; the attenuator then becomes the
dominant noise source for the following PGA stage and ADC. Therefore the attenuator’s noise should be
minimized compared to the LNA output noise. The AFE5808A’s attenuator is designed for achieving low noise
even at high attenuation (low channel gain) and realizing better SNR in the near field. Table 1 shows the input
referred noise for different attenuations.
Table 1. Voltage-Controlled-Attenuator Noise vs Attenuation
ATTENUATION (dB)
ATTENUATOR INPUT REFERRED NOISE
(nV/√Hz)
–40
10.5
–36
10
–30
9
–24
8.5
–18
6
–12
4
–6
3
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Table 1. Voltage-Controlled-Attenuator Noise vs Attenuation (continued)
ATTENUATION (dB)
ATTENUATOR INPUT REFERRED NOISE
(nV/√Hz)
0
2
8.3.3 Programmable Gain Amplifier
After the voltage controlled attenuator, a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) can be configured as 24 dB or 30
dB with a constant input referred noise of 1.75 nV/√Hz. The PGA structure consists of a differential voltage-tocurrent converter with programmable gain, current clamp (bias control) circuits, a transimpedance amplifier with a
programmable low-pass filter, and a DC offset correction circuit. See Figure 62 for the simplified block diagram of
the PGA.
Current Clamp
From attenuator
To ADC
I/V
LPF
V/I
Current Clamp
DC Offset
Correction Loop
Figure 62. Simplified Block Diagram of PGA
Low input noise is always preferred in a PGA because its noise contribution should not degrade the ADC SNR
too much after the attenuator. At the minimum attenuation (used for small input signals), the LNA noise
dominates; at the maximum attenuation (large input signals), the PGA and ADC noise dominates. Thus 24-dB
gain of PGA achieves better SNR as long as the amplified signals can exceed the noise floor of the ADC.
The PGA current clamp circuit can be enabled (register 51) to improve the overload recovery performance of the
AFE. If we measure the standard deviation of the output just after overload, for 0.5 V VCNTL, it is about 3.2 LSBs
in normal case (that is, the output is stable in about 1 clock cycle after overload). With the current clamp circuit
disabled, the value approaches 4 LSBs, meaning a longer time duration before the output stabilizes; however,
with the current clamp circuit enabled, there will be degradation in HD3 for PGA output levels > –2dBFS. For
example, for a –2-dBFS output level, the HD3 degrades by approximately 3 dB. To maximize the output dynamic
range, the maximum PGA output level can be above 2 VPP even with the clamp circuit enabled; the ADC in the
AFE has excellent overload recovery performance to detect small signals right after the overload.
NOTE
In the low power and medium power modes, PGA_CLAMP is disabled for saving power if
51[7] = 0.
The AFE5808A device integrates an anti-aliasing filter in the form of a programmable low-pass filter (LPF) in the
transimpedance amplifier. The LPF is designed as a differential, active, 3rd order filter with a typical 18 dB-peroctave roll-off. Programmable through the serial interface, the –1-dB frequency corner can be set to one of 10
MHz, 15 MHz, 20 MHz, and 30 MHz. The filter bandwidth is set for all channels simultaneously.
A selectable DC offset correction circuit is implemented in the PGA as well. This correction circuit is similar to the
one used in the LNA. The circuit extracts the DC component of the PGA outputs and feeds back to the PGA’s
complimentary inputs for DC offset correction. This DC offset correction circuit also has a high-pass response
with a cut-off frequency of 80 KHz.
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8.3.4 Analog-to-Digital Converter
The analog-to-digital converter (ADC) of the AFE5808A device employs a pipelined converter architecture that
consists of a combination of multi-bit and single-bit internal stages. Each stage feeds its data into the digital error
correction logic, ensuring excellent differential linearity and no missing codes at the 14-bit level. The 14 bits given
out by each channel are serialized and sent out on a single pair of pins in LVDS format. All eight channels of the
AFE5808A device operate from a common input clock (CLKP/M). The sampling clocks for each of the eight
channels are generated from the input clock using a carefully matched clock buffer tree. The 14x clock required
for the serializer is generated internally from the CLKP/M pins. A 7x and a 1x clock are also given out in LVDS
format, along with the data, to enable easy data capture. The AFE5808A device operates from internallygenerated reference voltages that are trimmed to improve the gain matching across devices. The nominal values
of REFP and REFM are 1.5 V and 0.5 V, respectively. Alternately, the device also supports an external reference
mode that can be enabled using the serial interface.
Using serialized LVDS transmission has multiple advantages, such as a reduced number of output pins (saving
routing space on the board), reduced power consumption, and reduced effects of digital noise coupling to the
analog circuit inside the AFE5808A device.
8.3.5 Continuous-Wave (CW) Beamformer
Continuous-wave Doppler is a key function in mid-end to high-end ultrasound systems. Compared to the TGC
mode, the CW path needs to handle high dynamic range along with strict phase noise performance. CW
beamforming is often implemented in analog domain due to the mentioned strict requirements. Multiple
beamforming methods are being implemented in ultrasound systems, including passive delay line, active mixer,
and passive mixer. Among all of them, the passive mixer approach achieves optimized power and noise. The
passive mixer satisfies the CW processing requirements, such as wide dynamic range, low phase noise,
accurate gain and phase matching.
A simplified CW path block diagram and an in-phase or quadrature (I/Q) channel block diagram are illustrated in
Figure 63 and Figure 64 respectively. Each CW channel includes a LNA, a voltage-to-current converter, a switchbased mixer, a shared summing amplifier with a low-pass filter, and clocking circuits. All blocks include wellmatched in-phase and quadrature channels to achieve good image frequency rejection as well as beamforming
accuracy. As a result, the image rejection ratio from an I/Q channel is better than -46 dBc, which is desired in
ultrasound systems.
I-CLK
LNA1
Voltage to
Current
Converter
I-CH
Q-CH
Q-CLK
Sum Amp
with LPF
1×fcw CLK
I-CH
Clock
Distribution
Circuits
Q-CH
N×fcw CLK
Sum Amp
with LPF
I-CLK
LNA8
Voltage to
Current
Converter
I-CH
Q-CH
Q-CLK
Figure 63. Simplified Block Diagram of CW Path
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ACT1
500Ω
IN1
INPUT1
INM1
Mixer Clock 1
LNA1
Cext
500Ω
ACT2
500Ω
IN2
INPUT2
INM2
Mixer Clock 2
CW_AMPINM
LNA2
500Ω
Rint/Rext
CW_OUTP
I/V Sum
Amp
10Ω
10Ω
CW _AMPINP
Rint/Rext
CW_OUTM
Cext
CW I or Q CHANNEL
Structure
ACT8
500Ω
IN8
INPUT8
INM8
Mixer Clock 8
LNA8
500Ω
Note: the approximately 10-Ω to 15-Ω resistors at CW_AMPINM/P are due to internal IC routing and can create slight
attenuation.
Figure 64. Complete In-Phase or Quadrature Phase Channel
The CW mixer in the AFE5808A device is passive and switch based; passive mixer adds less noise than active
mixers. The CW mixer achieves good performance at low power. Figure 65 and Equation 1 describe the
principles of mixer operation, where Vi(t), Vo(t), and LO(t) are input, output and local oscillator (LO) signals for a
mixer respectively. The LO(t) is square-wave based and includes odd harmonic components as shown in
Equation 1.
Vi(t)
Vo(t)
LO(t)
Figure 65. Block Diagram of Mixer Operation
Vi(t) = sin (w0 t + wd t + j ) + f (w0 t )
4é
1
1
ù
sin (w0 t ) + sin (3w0 t ) + sin (5w0 t )...ú
ê
3
5
pë
û
2
Vo(t) = éëcos (wd t + f ) - cos (2w0 t - wd t + f )...ùû
p
LO(t) =
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From Equation 1, the 3rd and 5th order harmonics from the LO can interface with the 3rd and 5th order harmonic
signals in the Vi(t); or the noise around the 3rd and 5th order harmonics in the Vi(t). Therefore, the mixer’s
performance is degraded. To eliminate this side effect due to the square-wave demodulation, a proprietary
harmonic suppression circuit is implemented in the AFE5808A device. The 3rd and 5th harmonic components
from the LO can be suppressed by over 12 dB. Thus the LNA output noise around the 3rd and 5th order
harmonic bands will not be down-converted to base band. Hence, better noise figure is achieved. The conversion
loss of the mixer is about –4 dB, which is derived from
20log10
2
p
The mixed current outputs of the 8 channels are summed together internally. An internal low-noise operational
amplifier is used to convert the summed current to a voltage output. The internal summing amplifier is designed
to accomplish low power consumption, low noise, and ease-of-use. CW outputs from multiple AFE5808A devices
can be further combined on system board to implement a CW beamformer with more than 8 channels. More
detailed information can be found in Application and Implementation.
Multiple clock options are supported in the AFE5808A CW path. Two CW clock inputs are required: N × ƒcw clock
and 1 × ƒcw clock, where ƒcw is the CW transmitting frequency and N could be 16, 8, 4, or 1. Users have the
flexibility to select the most convenient system clock solution for the AFE5808A device. In the 16 × ƒcw and 8 ×
ƒcw modes, the 3rd and 5th harmonic suppression feature can be supported. Thus the 16 × ƒcw and 8 × ƒcw
modes achieve better performance than the 4 × ƒcw and 1 × ƒcw modes.
8.3.5.1 16 × ƒcw Mode
The 16 × ƒcw mode achieves the best phase accuracy compared to other modes. The 16 × ƒcw mode is the
default mode for CW operation. In this mode, 16 × ƒcw and 1 × ƒcw clocks are required. 16׃cw generates LO
signals with 16 accurate phases. Multiple AFE5808A devices can be synchronized by the 1 × ƒcw; that is, LO
signals in multiple AFEs can have the same starting phase. The phase noise specification is critical only for the
16X clock. The 1X clock is for synchronization only, and it doesn’t require low phase noise. See the CW Clock
Selection.
The top level clock distribution diagram is shown in Figure 66. Each mixer's clock is distributed through a 16 × 8
cross-point switch. The inputs of the cross-point switch are 16 different phases of the 1x clock. TI recommends
aligning the rising edges of the 1 × ƒcw and 16 × ƒcw clocks.
The cross-point switch distributes the clocks with appropriate phase delay to each mixer. For example, Vi(t) is a
1
received signal with a delay of 16
1
T
T
, a delayed LO(t) should be applied to the mixer to compensate for the 16
2p
delay. Thus a 22.5⁰ delayed clock, that is 16 , is selected for this channel. The mathematic calculation is
expressed in Equation 2.
é æ
ù
1 ö
Vi(t) = sin êw0 ç t ÷ + wd t ú = sin [w0 t - 22.5° + wd t ]
ëê è 16 f0 ø
ûú
LO(t) =
é æ
4
1 öù 4
sin êw0 ç t ÷ ú = sin [w0 t - 22.5°]
p
ëê è 16 f0 ø ûú p
Vo(t) =
2
cos (wd t ) + f (wn t )
p
(2)
Vo(t) represents the demodulated Doppler signal of each channel. When the doppler signals from N channels are
summed, the signal-to-noise ratio improves.
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INV
D Q
Fin 1X Clock
Fin 1X Clock
16 Phase Generator
1X Clock
Phase 0º
1X Clock
Phase 22.5º
SPI
1X Clock
Phase 292.5º
1X Clock
Phase 315º
1X Clock
Phase 337.5º
16-to-8 Cross Point Switch
Mixer 1
1X Clock
Mixer 2
1X Clock
Mixer 3
1X Clock
Mixer 6
1X Clock
Mixer 7
1X Clock
Mixer 8
1X Clock
Figure 66. CW Mixer Clock Generation
Figure 67. 1x and 16x CW Clock Timing
8.3.5.2 8 × ƒcw and 4 × ƒcw Modes
8 × ƒcw and 4 × ƒcw modes are alternative modes when higher frequency clock solution (that is 16 × ƒcw clock) is
not available in system. Figure 68 shows the block diagram of these two modes.
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Good phase accuracy and matching are also maintained. Quadature clock generator is used to create in-phase
and quadrature clocks with exactly 90° phase difference. The only difference between 8 × ƒcw and 4 × ƒcw modes
is the accessibility of the 3rd and 5th harmonic suppression filter. In the 8 × ƒcw mode, the suppression filter can
1
be supported. In both modes, 16
T
phase delay resolution is achieved by weighting the in-phase and quadrature
1
T
16
paths correspondingly. For example, if a delay of
or 22.5° is targeted, the weighting coefficients should
follow Equation 3, assuming Iin and Qin are sin(ω0t) and cos(ω0t) respectively:
æ
1 ö
æ 2p ö
æ 2p ö
Idelayed (t) = Iin cos ç - ÷ + Qin sin ç - ÷ = Iin ç t ÷
è 16 ø
è 16 ø
è 16 f0 ø
æ
1 ö
æ 2p ö
æ 2p ö
Qdelayed (t) = Qin cos ç - ÷ - Iin sin ç - ÷ = Qin ç t ÷
è 16 ø
è 16 ø
è 16 f0 ø
(3)
Therefore, after I/Q mixers, phase delay in the received signals is compensated. The mixers’ outputs from all
channels are aligned and added linearly to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. TI recommends having the 4 × ƒcw
or 8 × ƒcw and 1 × ƒcw clocks aligned both at the rising edge.
INV
4X/8X Clock
I/Q CLK
Generator
D Q
1X Clock
LNA2~8
In-phase
CLK
Summed
In-Phase
Quadrature
CLK
I/V
Weight
Weight
LNA1
I/V
Weight
Summed
Quadrature
Weight
Figure 68. 8 X ƒcw and 4 X ƒcw Block Diagram
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Figure 69. 8 x ƒcw and 4 x ƒcw Timing Diagram
8.3.5.3 1 × ƒcw Mode
1
T
16
The 1x ƒcw mode requires in-phase and quadrature clocks with low phase noise specifications. The
phase
delay resolution is also achieved by weighting the in-phase and quadrature signals as described in the 8 × ƒcw
and 4 × ƒcw modes.
Syncronized I/Q
CLOCKs
LNA2~8
In-phase
CLK
Summed
In-Phase
Quadrature
CLK
I/V
Weight
Weight
LNA1
I/V
Weight
Summed
Quadrature
Weight
Figure 70. Block Diagram of 1 x ƒcw mode
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8.3.6 Equivalent Circuits
CM
CM
(a) INP
(b) INM
(c) ACT
S0492-01
Figure 71. Equivalent Circuits of LNA inputs
S0493-01
Figure 72. Equivalent Circuits of VCNTLP/M
VCM
5 kΩ
5 kΩ
CLKP
CLKM
(a) CW 1X and 16X Clocks
(b) ADC Input Clocks
S0494-01
Figure 73. Equivalent Circuits of Clock Inputs
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(a) CW_OUTP/M
(b) CW_AMPINP/M
S0495-01
Figure 74. Equivalent Circuits of CW Summing Amplifier Inputs and Outputs
+
+Vdiff
–
Low
High
AFE5808A
OUTP
+
–
+
–Vdiff
–
High
Vcommon
Low
External
100-W Load
Rout
OUTM
Switch impedance is
nominally 50 W (±10%)
Figure 75. Equivalent Circuits of LVDS Outputs
8.3.7 LVDS Output Interface Description
The AFE5808A device has a LVDS output interface that supports multiple output formats. The ADC resolutions
can be configured as 12 bit or 14 bit as shown in the LVDS timing diagrams Figure 1. The ADCs in the
AFE5808A are running at 14 bit; 2 LSBs are removed when 12-bit output is selected; and two 0s are added at
LSBs when 16-bit output is selected. Appropriate ADC resolutions can be selected for optimizing system
performance-cost effectiveness. When the devices run at 16-bit mode, higher end FPGAs are required to
process a higher rate of LVDS data. Corresponding register settings are shown in Table 5.
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8.4 Device Functional Modes
The AFE5808A device is a highly-integrated AFE solution. The AFE5808A device has two functional modes:
pulsed-wave imaging mode and continous-wave Doppler imaging mode. When the AFE5808A device operates in
the pulsed-wave imaging mode, LNA, VCAT, PGA, LPF, and 14-bit ADC are active. In the CWD imaging mode,
only LNA and CW mixer are enabled. Either mode can be enabled or programmed by the registers described in
the following sections.
8.4.1 TGC Mode
By default, after reset the AFE is configured in TGC mode. Depending upon the system requirements, the device
can be programmed in a suitable power mode using the register bits shown in Table 6. In the TGC mode, the
digital demodulator after ADC can be enabled as well for further digital processing.
8.4.2 CW Mode
To configure the device in CW mode, set the CW_TGC_SEL (0x36[8]) register bit to 1. To save power, the
voltage-controlled attenuator and programmable gain amplifier in the TGC path can be disabled by setting the
0x35[12] to 1. Also, the ADC can be powered down completely using the 0x1[0] . Usually only half the number of
channels in a system are active in the CW mode. Thus, the individual channel control can power down unused
channels and save power; see register 0x1[9:2] and 0x35[7:0].
8.4.3 TGC + CW Mode
In systems that require fast switching between the TGC and CW modes, either mode can be selected simply by
setting the CW_TGC_SEL register bit.
8.4.4 Test Modes
The AFE5808A device includes multiple test modes to accelerate system development.
8.4.4.1 ADC Test Modes
The AFE5808A device can output a variety of test patterns on the LVDS outputs. These test patterns replace the
normal ADC data output. The device may also be made to output 6 preset patterns:
1. Ramp: Setting Register 2[15:13] = 111 causes all the channels to output a repeating full-scale ramp pattern.
The ramp increments from zero code to full-scale code in steps of 1 LSB every clock cycle. After hitting the
full-scale code, the ADC output returns back to zero code and ramps again.
2. Zeros: The device can be programmed to output all 0s by setting Register 2[15:13] = 110.
3. Ones: The device can be programmed to output all 1s by setting Register 2[15:13] = 100.
4. Deskew Pattern: When 2[15:13] = 010; this mode replaces the 14-bit ADC output with the 01010101010101
word.
5. Sync Pattern: When 2[15:13] = 001, the normal ADC output is replaced by a fixed 11111110000000 word.
6. Toggle: When 2[15:13] = 101, the normal ADC output is alternating between 1s and 0s. The start state of
ADC word can be either 1s or 0s.
7. Custom Pattern: This mode can be enabled when 2[15:13] = 011. Users can write the required VALUE into
register bits <CUSTOM PATTERN>, which is Register 5[13:0]. Then, the device will output VALUE at its
outputs, about 3 to 4 ADC clock cycles after the 24th rising edge of SCLK. So, the time taken to write one
value is 24 SCLK clock cycles + 4 ADC clock cycles. To change the customer pattern value, users can
repeat writing Register 5[13:0] with a new value. Due to the speed limit of SPI, the refresh rate of the custom
pattern may not be high. For example, 128 points custom pattern takes approximately 128 × (24 SCLK clock
cycles + 4 ADC clock cycles).
NOTE
Only one of the above ADC patterns can be active at any given instant.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
8.4.4.2 VCA Test Mode
The VCA has a test mode in which the CH7 and CH8 PGA outputs can be brought to the CW pins. By monitoring
these PGA outputs, the functionality of VCA operation can be verified. The PGA outputs are connected to the
virtual ground pins of the summing amplifier (CW_IP_AMPINM/P, CW_QP_AMPINM/P) through 5-kΩ resistors.
The PGA outputs can be monitored at the summing amplifier outputs when the LPF capacitors CEXT are
removed. The signals at the summing amplifier outputs are attenuated due to the 5-kΩ resistors. The attenuation
coefficient is RINT/EXT / 5 kΩ.
If users would like to check the PGA outputs without removing CEXT, an alternative way is to measure the PGA
outputs directly at the CW_IP_AMPINM/P and CW_QP_AMPINM/P when the CW summing amplifier is powered
down.
Some registers are related to this test mode, PGA Test Mode Enable: Reg59[9]; Buffer Amplifier Power Down
Reg59[8]; and Buffer Amplifier Gain Control Reg54[4:0]. Based on the buffer amplifier configuration, the registers
can be set in different ways:
•
•
Configuration 1
– In this configuration, the test outputs can be monitored at CW_AMPINP/M.
– Reg59[9] = 1; test mode enabled
– Reg59[8] = 0; buffer amplifier powered-down
Configuration 2
– In this configuration, the test outputs can be monitored at CW_OUTP/M.
– Reg59[9] = 1; test mode enabled
– Reg59[8] = 1; buffer amplifier powered on
– Reg54[4:0] = 10H; internal feedback 2-kΩ resistor enabled. Different values can be used as well.
PGA_P
Cext
5K
ACT
500 Ω
INP
INPUT
INM
Mixer
Clock
Rint/Rext
CW_AMPINP
CW_AMPINM
LNA
500 Ω
CW_OUTM
I/V Sum
Amp
Rint/Rext
CW_OUTP
5K
Cext
PGA_M
S0504-01
Figure 76. AFE5808A PGA Test Mode
8.4.5 Power Management
8.4.5.1 Power and Performance Optimization
The AFE5808A device has options to adjust power consumption and meet different noise performances. This
feature would be useful for portable systems operated by batteries when low power is more desired. See
Electrical Characteristics as well as the Typical Characteristics for more information.
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Device Functional Modes (continued)
8.4.5.2 Power Management Priority
Power management plays a critical role to extend battery life and ensure long operation time. The AFE5808A
device has fast and flexible power-down and power-up control, which can maximize battery life. The AFE5808A
device can be powered down and powered up through external pins or internal registers. The following table
indicates the affected circuit blocks and priorities when the power management is invoked. The higher priority
controls can overwrite the lower priority ones. In the device, all the power down controls are logically ORed to
generate final power down for different blocks. Thus, the higher priority controls can cover the lower priority ones.
The AFE5808A register settings are maintained when the AFE5808A is in either partial power down mode or
complete power down mode.
Table 2. Power Management Priority
PIN OR REGISTER
NAME
BLOCKS
Pin
PDN_GLOBAL
All
PRIORITY
High
Pin
PDN_VCA
LNA + VCAT+ PGA
Medium
Register
VCA_PARTIAL_PDN
LNA + VCAT+ PGA
Low
Register
VCA_COMPLETE_PDN
LNA + VCAT+ PGA
Medium
Pin
PDN_ADC
ADC
Medium
Register
ADC_PARTIAL_PDN
ADC
Low
Register
ADC_COMPLETE_PDN
ADC
Medium
Register
PDN_VCAT_PGA
VCAT + PGA
Lowest
Register
PDN_LNA
LNA
Lowest
8.4.5.3 Partial Power Up and Power Down Mode
The partial power-up and power-down mode is also called as fast power-up and power-down mode. In this mode,
most amplifiers in the signal path are powered down, while the internal reference circuits remain active as well as
the LVDS clock circuit (that is the LVDS circuit still generates its frame and bit clocks).
The partial power down function allows the AFE5808A device to wake up from a low-power state quickly. This
configuration ensures that the external capacitors are discharged slowly; thus, a minimum wake-up time is
needed as long as the charges on those capacitors are restored. The VCA wake-up response is typically about 2
μs or 1% of the power down duration whichever is larger. The longest wake-up time depends on the capacitors
connected at INP and INM, as the wake-up time is the time required to recharge the caps to the desired
operating voltages. For 0.1 μF at INP and 15 nF at INM can give a wake-up time of 2.5 ms. For larger capacitors
this time will be longer. The ADC wake-up time is about 1 μs. Thus the AFE5808A wake-up time is more
dependent on the VCA wake-up time. This also assumes that the ADC clock has been running for at least 50 µs
before normal operating mode resumes. The power-down time is instantaneous, less than 1 µs.
This fast wake-up response is desired for portable ultrasound applications in which the power saving is critical.
The pulse repetition frequency of a ultrasound system could vary from 50 KHz to 500 Hz, while the imaging
depth (that is, the active period for a receive path) varies from 10 μs to hundreds of µs. The power saving can be
pretty significant when a system’s PRF is low. In some cases, only the VCA would be powered down while the
ADC keeps running normally to ensure minimal impact to FPGAs.
In the partial power-down mode, the AFE5808A typically dissipates only 26 mW/ch, representing an 80% power
reduction compared to the normal operating mode. This mode can be set using either pins (PDN_VCA and
PDN_ADC) or register bits (VCA_PARTIAL_PDN and ADC_PARTIAL_PDN).
8.4.5.4 Complete Power-Down Mode
To achieve the lowest power dissipation of 0.7 mW/CH, the AFE5808A device can be placed into a complete
power-down mode. This mode is controlled through the registers ADC_COMPLETE_PDN,
VCA_COMPLETE_PDN or PDN_GLOBAL pin. In the complete power-down mode, all circuits including reference
circuits within the AFE5808A device are powered down; and the capacitors connected to the AFE5808A device
are discharged. The wake-up time depends on the time needed to recharge these capacitors. The wake-up time
depends on the time that the AFE5808A device spends in shutdown mode. 0.1 μF at INP and 15 nF at INM can
give a wake-up time close to 2.5 ms.
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8.4.5.5 Power Saving in CW Mode
Usually only half the number of channels in a system are active in the CW mode. Thus the individual channel
control through ADC_PDN_CH <7:0> and VCA_PDN_CH <7:0> can power down unused channels and save
power consumption greatly. Under the default register setting in the CW mode, the voltage controlled attenuator,
PGA, and ADC are still active. During the debug phase, both the PW and CW paths can be running
simultaneously. In real operation, these blocks need to be powered down manually.
8.5 Programming
8.5.1 Serial Register Timing
8.5.1.1 Serial Register Write Description
Programming of different modes can be done through the serial interface formed by pins SEN (serial interface
enable), SCLK (serial interface clock), SDATA (serial interface data) and RESET. All these pins have a pulldown
resistor to GND of 20 kΩ. Serial shift of bits into the device is enabled when SEN is low. Serial data SDATA is
latched at every rising edge of SCLK when SEN is active (low). The serial data is loaded into the register at
every 24th SCLK rising edge when SEN is low. If the word length exceeds a multiple of 24 bits, the excess bits
are ignored. Data can be loaded in multiple of 24-bit words within a single active SEN pulse (there is an internal
counter that counts groups of 24 clocks after the falling edge of SEN). The interface can work with the SCLK
frequency from 20 MHz down to low speeds (a few Hz) and even with non-50% duty cycle SCLK. The data is
divided into two main portions: a register address (8 bits) and the data itself (16 bits) to load on the addressed
register. When writing to a register with unused bits, these must be set to 0. Figure 77 shows this process.
Start Sequence
End Sequence
SEN
t6
t7
t1
t2
Data Latched On Rising Edge of SCLK
SCLK
t3
SDATA
A7
A5
A6
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0 D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9
D8
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
t4
t5
Start Sequence
End Sequence
RESET
T0384-01
Figure 77. SPI Timing
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Programming (continued)
8.5.1.2 Register Readout Description
The device includes an option where the contents of the internal registers can be read back. This may be useful
as a diagnostic test to verify the serial interface communication between the external controller and the AFE.
First, the <REGISTER READOUT ENABLE> bit (Reg0[1]) needs to be set to '1', then the user should initiate a
serial interface cycle specifying the address of the register (A7 to A0) whose content has to be read. The data
bits are don’t care. The device will output the contents (D15-D0) of the selected register on the SDOUT pin.
SDOUT has a typical delay t8 of 20 ns from the falling edge of the SCLK. For lower speed SCLK, SDOUT can be
latched on the rising edge of SCLK. For higher speed SCLK, for example, the SCLK period lesser than 60 ns, TI
recommends latching the SDOUT at the next falling edge of SCLK. Figure 78 shows this operation (the time
specifications follow the same information provided. In the readout mode, users still can access the <REGISTER
READOUT ENABLE> through SDATA/SCLK/SEN. To enable serial register writes, set the <REGISTER
READOUT ENABLE> bit back to '0'.
Start Sequence
End Sequence
SEN
t6
t7
t1
t2
SCLK
t3
A7
SDATA
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
t4
A0
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
t8
t5
D15 D14 D13 D12 D11 D10 D9
SDOUT
D8
D7
Figure 78. Serial Interface Register Read
The AFE5808A SDOUT buffer is tri-stated and will get enabled only when 0[1] (REGISTER READOUT ENABLE)
is enabled. SDOUT pins from multiple AFE5808As can be tied together without any pullup resistors. Level shifter
SN74AUP1T04 can be used to convert 1.8-V logic to 2.5-V/3.3-V logics if needed.
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8.6 Register Maps
A reset process is required at the AFE5808A initialization stage. Initialization can be done in one of two ways:
1. Through a hardware reset by applying a positive pulse in the RESET pin
2. Through a software reset using the serial interface by setting the SOFTWARE RESET bit to high. Setting this
bit initializes the internal registers to the respective default values (all zeros) and then self-resets the
SOFTWARE RESET bit to low. In this case, the RESET pin can stay low (inactive).
After reset, all ADC and VCA registers are set to ‘0’, that is default settings. During register programming, all
reserved/unlisted register bits need to be set as ‘0’. Register settings are maintained when the AFE5808A device
is in either partial power down mode or complete power down mode.
8.6.1 ADC Register Map
Table 3. ADC Register Map
ADDRESS
(DEC)
ADDRESS
(HEX)
DEFAUL
T
VALUE
0[0]
0x0[0]
0
SOFTWARE_RESET
0: Normal operation;
1: Resets the device and self-clears the bit to '0'
0[1]
0x0[1]
0
REGISTER_READOUT_ENABLE
0:Disables readout;
1: enables readout of register at SDOUT Pin
1[0]
0x1[0]
0
ADC_COMPLETE_PDN
0: Normal
1: Complete Power down
1[1]
0x1[1]
0
LVDS_OUTPUT_DISABLE
0: Output Enabled;
1: Output disabled
1[9:2]
0x1[9:2]
0
ADC_PDN_CH<7:0>
0: Normal operation;
1: Power down. Power down Individual ADC channels.
1[9]→CH8…1[2]→CH1
1[10]
0x1[10]
0
PARTIAL_PDN
0: Normal Operation;
1: Partial Power Down ADC
1[11]
0x1[11]
0
LOW_FREQUENCY_
NOISE_SUPPRESSION
0: No suppression;
1: Suppression Enabled
1[13]
0x1[13]
0
EXT_REF
0: Internal Reference;
1: External Reference. VREF_IN is used. Both 3[15] and 1[13] should be set
as 1 in the external reference mode
1[14]
0x1[14]
0
LVDS_OUTPUT_RATE_2X
0: 1x rate;
1: 2x rate. Combines data from 2 channels on 1 LVDS pair. When ADC clock
rate is low, this feature can be used
1[15]
0x1[15]
0
SINGLE-ENDED_CLK_MODE
0: Differential clock input;
1: Single-ended clock input
2[2:0]
0x2[2:0]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
2[10:3]
0x2[10:3]
0
POWER-DOWN_LVDS
0: Normal operation;
1: PDN Individual LVDS outputs. 2[10]→CH8…2[3]→CH1
2[11]
0x2[11]
0
AVERAGING_ENABLE
0: No averaging;
1: Average 2 channels to increase SNR
2[12]
0x2[12]
0
LOW_LATENCY
0: Default Latency with digital features supported, 11 cycle latency
1: Low Latency with digital features bypassed, 8 cycle latency
2[15:13]
0x2[15:13]
0
TEST_PATTERN_MODES
000: Normal operation;
001: Sync;
010: De-skew;
011: Custom;
100:All 1's;
101: Toggle;
110: All 0's;
111: Ramp
3[7:0]
0x3[7:0]
0
INVERT_CHANNELS
0: No inverting;
1:Invert channel digital output. 3[7]→CH8;3[0]→CH1
3[8]
0x3[8]
0
CHANNEL_OFFSET_
SUBSTRACTION_ENABLE
0: No offset subtraction;
1: Offset value Subtract Enabled
3[9:11]
0x3[9:11]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
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Register Maps (continued)
Table 3. ADC Register Map (continued)
ADDRESS
(DEC)
ADDRESS
(HEX)
DEFAUL
T
VALUE
3[12]
0x3[12]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_ENABLE
0: No digital gain;
1: Digital gain Enabled
3[14:13]
0x3[14:13]
0
SERIALIZED_DATA_RATE
Serialization factor
00: 14x
01: 16x
10: reserved
11: 12x
when 4[1] = 1. In the 16x serialization rate, two 0s are filled at two LSBs (see
Table 5)
3[15]
0x3[15]
0
ENABLE_EXTERNAL_
REFERENCE_MODE
0: Internal reference mode;
1: Set to external reference mode
Note: both 3[15] and 1[13] should be set as 1 when configuring the device in
the external reference mode
4[1]
0x4[1]
0
ADC_RESOLUTION_SELECT
0: 14bit;
1: 12bit
4[3]
0x4[3]
0
ADC_OUTPUT_FORMAT
0: 2's complement;
1: Offset binary
4[4]
0x4[4]
0
LSB_MSB_FIRST
0: LSB first;
1: MSB first
5[13:0]
0x5[13:0]
0
CUSTOM_PATTERN
Custom pattern data for LVDS output (2[15:13] = 011)
10[8]
0xA[8]
0
SYNC_PATTERN
0: Test pattern outputs of 8 channels are NOT synchronized.
1: Test pattern outputs of 8 channels are synchronized.
13[9:0]
0xD[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH1
Value to be subtracted from channel 1 code
13[15:11]
0xD[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH1
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
15[9:0]
0xF[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH2
value to be subtracted from channel 2 code
15[15:11]
0xF[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH2
0 to 6dB in 0.2-dB steps
17[9:0]
0x11[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH3
value to be subtracted from channel 3 code
17[15:11]
0x11[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH3
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
19[9:0]
0x13[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH4
value to be subtracted from channel 4 code
19[15:11]
0x13[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH4
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
21[0]
0x15[0]
0
DIGITAL_HPF_FILTER_ENABLE
_ CH1-4
0: Disable the digital HPF filter;
1: Enable for 1-4 channels
21[4:1]
0x15[4:1]
0
DIGITAL_HPF_FILTER_K_CH1-4
Set K for the high-pass filter (k from 2 to 10, that is 0010B to 1010B).
This group of four registers controls the characteristics of a digital high-pass
transfer function applied to the output data, following the formula:
y(n) = 2k / (2k + 1) [x(n) – x(n – 1) + y(n – 1)] (see Table 4 and Figure 58)
25[9:0]
0x19[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH8
value to be subtracted from channel 8 code
25[15:11]
0x19[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH8
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
27[9:0]
0x1B[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH7
value to be subtracted from channel 7 code
27[15:11]
0x1B[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH7
0 to 6dB in 0.2-dB steps
29[9:0]
0x1D[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH6
value to be subtracted from channel 6 code
29[15:11]
0x1D[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH6
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
31[9:0]
0x1F[9:0]
0
OFFSET_CH5
value to be subtracted from channel 5 code
31[15:11]
0x1F[15:11]
0
DIGITAL_GAIN_CH5
0 to 6 dB in 0.2-dB steps
33[0]
0x21[0]
0
DIGITAL_HPF_FILTER_ENABLE
_ CH5-8
0: Disable the digital HPF filter;
1: Enable for 5-8 channels
33[4:1]
0x21[4:1]
0
DIGITAL_HPF_FILTER_K_CH5-8
Set K for the high-pass filter (k from 2 to 10, 010B to 1010B)
This group of four registers controls the characteristics of a digital high-pass
transfer function applied to the output data, following the formula:
y(n) = 2k / (2k + 1) [x(n) – x(n – 1) + y(n – 1)] (see Table 4 and Figure 58)
66[15]
0x42[15]
0
DITHER
0: Disable dither function.
1: Enable dither function. Improve the ADC linearity with slight noise
degradation.
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
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8.6.2 ADC Register/Digital Processing Description
The ADC in the AFE5808A device has extensive digital processing functionalities that can be used to enhance
ultrasound system performance. The digital processing blocks are arranged as in Figure 79.
ADC
Output
Channel
Average
Default=No
12/14b
Digital
Gain
Default=0
Digital HPF
Default = No
12/14b
Final
Digital
Output
Digital Offset
Default=No
Figure 79. ADC Digital Block Diagram
8.6.2.1 AVERAGING_ENABLE: Address: 2[11]
When set to 1, two samples, corresponding to two consecutive channels, are averaged (channel 1 with 2, 3 with
4, 5 with 6, and 7 with 8). If both channels receive the same input, the net effect is an improvement in SNR. The
averaging is performed as:
• Channel 1 + channel 2 comes out on channel 3
• Channel 3 + channel 4 comes out on channel 4
• Channel 5 + channel 6 comes out on channel 5
• Channel 7 + channel 8 comes out on channel 6
8.6.2.2 ADC_OUTPUT_FORMAT: Address: 4[3]
The ADC output, by default, is in 2’s-complement mode. Programming the ADC_OUTPUT_FORMAT bit to 1
inverts the MSB, and the output becomes straight-offset binary mode.
8.6.2.3 DIGITAL_GAIN_ENABLE: Address: 3[12]
Setting this bit to 1 applies to each channel i the corresponding gain given by DIGTAL_GAIN_CHi <15:11>. The
gain is given as 0dB + 0.2dB × DIGTAL_GAIN_CHi<15:11>. For instance, if DIGTAL_GAIN_CH5<15:11> = 3,
channel 5 is increased by 0.6dB gain. DIGTAL_GAIN_CHi <15:11> = 31 produces the same effect as
DIGTAL_GAIN_CHi <15:11> = 30, setting the gain of channel i to 6dB.
8.6.2.4 DIGITAL_HPF_ENABLE
• CH1-4: Address 21[0]
• CH5-8: Address 33[0]
8.6.2.5 DIGITAL_HPF_FILTER_K_CHX
• CH1-4: Address 21[4:1]
• CH5-8: Address 3[4:1]
This group of registers controls the characteristics of a digital high-pass transfer function applied to the output
data, following Equation 4.
y (n ) =
2k
2k + 1
éë x (n ) - x (n - 1) + y (n - 1)ùû
(4)
These digital HPF registers (one for the first four channels and one for the second group of four channels)
describe the setting of K. The digital high pass filter can be used to suppress low frequency noise which
commonly exists in ultrasound echo signals. The digital filter can significantly benefit near field recovery time due
to T/R switch low frequency response. Table 4 shows the cut-off frequency vs K, also see Figure 58.
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Table 4. Digital HPF –1-dB Corner Frequency vs K and Fs
k
40 MSPS
50 MSPS
65 MSPS
2
2780 kHz
3480 kHz
4520 kHz
3
1490 kHz
1860 kHz
2420 kHz
4
770 kHz
960 kHz
1250 kHz
8.6.2.6 LOW_FREQUENCY_NOISE_SUPPRESSION: Address: 1[11]
The low-frequency noise suppression mode is especially useful in applications where good noise performance is
desired in the frequency band of 0 MHz to 1 MHz (around DC). Setting this mode shifts the low-frequency noise
of the AFE5808A device to approximately Fs / 2, thereby moving the noise floor around DC to a much lower
value. Register bit 1[11] is used for enabling or disabling this feature. When this feature is enabled, power
consumption of the device increases by approximately 1 mW/CH.
8.6.2.7 LVDS_OUTPUT_RATE_2X: Address: 1[14]
The output data always uses a DDR format, with valid/different bits on the positive as well as the negative edges
of the LVDS bit clock, DCLK. The output rate is set by default to 1X (LVDS_OUTPUT_RATE_2X = 0), where
each ADC has one LVDS stream associated with it. If the sampling rate is low enough, two ADCs can share one
LVDS stream, thereby lowering the power consumption devoted to the interface. The unused outputs will output
zero. To avoid consumption from those outputs, no termination must not be connected to them. The distribution
on the used output pairs is done in the following way:
• Channel 1 and channel 2 come out on channel 3. Channel 1 comes out first.
• Channel 3 and channel 4 come out on channel 4. Channel 3 comes out first.
• Channel 5 and channel 6 come out on channel 5. Channel 5 comes out first.
• Channel 7 and channel 8 come out on channel 6. Channel 7 comes out first.
8.6.2.8 CHANNEL_OFFSET_SUBSTRACTION_ENABLE: Address: 3[8]
Setting this bit to 1 enables the subtraction of the value on the corresponding OFFSET_CHx<9:0> (offset for
channel i) from the ADC output. The number is specified in 2s-complement format. For example,
OFFSET_CHx<9:0> = 11 1000 0000 means subtract 128. For OFFSET_CHx<9:0> = 00 0111 1111 the effect is
to subtract 127. In effect, both addition and subtraction can be performed. Note that the offset is applied before
the digital gain (see ADC_OUTPUT_FORMAT: Address: 4[3]). The whole data path is 2s-complement
throughout internally, with digital gain being the last step. Only when ADC_OUTPUT_FORMAT = 1 (straight
binary output format) is the 2s-complement word translated into offset binary at the end.
8.6.2.9 SERIALIZED_DATA_RATE: Address: 3[14:13]
Table 5. Corresponding Register Settings
LVDS Rate
12 bit (6X DCLK)
14 bit (7X DCLK)
Reg 3 [14:13]
11
00
16 bit (8X DCLK)
01
Reg 4 [2:0]
010
000
000
Description
2 LSBs removed
N/A
2 0s added at LSBs
8.6.2.10 TEST_PATTERN_MODES: Address: 2[15:13]
The AFE5808A device can output a variety of test patterns on the LVDS outputs. These test patterns replace the
normal ADC data output. The device may also be made to output 6 preset patterns:
1. Ramp: Setting Register 2[15:13] = 111 causes all the channels to output a repeating full-scale ramp pattern.
The ramp increments from zero code to full-scale code in steps of 1 LSB every clock cycle. After hitting the
full-scale code, it returns back to zero code and ramps again.
2. Zeros: The device can be programmed to output all zeros by setting Register 2[15:13] = 110;
3. Ones: The device can be programmed to output all 1s by setting Register 2[15:13] = 100;
4. Deskew Patten: When 2[15:13] = 010; this mode replaces the 14-bit ADC output with the 01010101010101
word.
5. Sync Pattern: When 2[15:13] = 001, the normal ADC output is replaced by a fixed 11111110000000 word.
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6. Toggle: When 2[15:13] = 101, the normal ADC output is alternating between 1's and 0's. The start state of
ADC word can be either 1's or 0's.
7. Custom Pattern: It can be enabled when 2[15:13] = 011;. Users can write the required VALUE into register
bits <CUSTOM PATTERN> which is Register 5[13:0]. Then the device will output VALUE at its outputs,
about 3 to 4 ADC clock cycles after the 24th rising edge of SCLK. So, the time taken to write one value is 24
SCLK clock cycles + 4 ADC clock cycles. To change the customer pattern value, users can repeat writing
Register 5[13:0] with a new value. Due to the speed limit of SPI, the refresh rate of the custom pattern may
not be high. For example, 128 points custom pattern will take approximately 128 × (24 SCLK clock cycles +
4 ADC clock cycles).
NOTE
Only one of the above patterns can be active at any given instant.
8.6.2.11 SYNC_PATTERN: Address: 10[8]
By enabling this bit, all channels' test pattern outputs are synchronized. When 10[8] is set as 1, the ramp
patterns of all 8 channels start simultaneously.
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8.6.3 VCA Register Map
Table 6. VCA Register Map
ADDRESS
(DEC)
ADDRESS
(HEX)
DEFAUL
T
FUNCTION
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
50[10]
0x32[10]
0
PGA_CLAMP_-6dB
0: No clamp enabled.
1: The PGA output linearity will be degraded when PGA output signal is
higher than –6 dBFS, 1 VPP. The PGA output is limited to about 1.6 VPP.
ADC is not overloaded while its dynamic range is reduced by 2 dB. This
setting will reduce the channel gain by about 1.5 dB. Note: 0x33[7:5]
needs to be set as 000 in the low noise mode or 100 in the low/medium
power mode.
51[0]
0x33[0]
0
RESERVED
0
51[3:1]
0x33[3:1]
0
LPF_PROGRAMMABILITY
000: 15 MHz,
010: 20 MHz,
011: 30 MHz,
100: 10 MHz
51[4]
0x33[4]
0
PGA_INTEGRATOR_DISABLE
(PGA_HPF_DISABLE)
0: Enable
1: Disables offset integrator for PGA. See explanation for the PGA
integrator function in Application and Implementation section
51[7:5]
0x33[7:5]
0
PGA_CLAMP_LEVEL
Low Noise mode: 53[11:10] = 00
000: –2 dBFS
010: 0 dBFS
1XX: Clamp is disabled
Low power/Medium Power mode; 53[11:10] = 01/10
100: –2 dBFS
110: 0 dBFS
0XX: clamp is disabled
Note: 0x32[10] needs to be set as 0.
Note: the clamp circuit makes sure that PGA output is in linear range.
For example, at 000 setting, PGA output HD3 will be worsen by 3 dB at
–2 dBFS ADC input. In normal operation, clamp function can be set as
000 in the low noise mode. The maximum PGA output level can exceed
2 VPP with the clamp circuit enabled. In the low power and medium
power modes, PGA_CLAMP is disabled for saving power if 51[7] = 0.
51[13]
0x33[13]
0
PGA_GAIN_CONTROL
0:24 dB;
1:30 dB.
52[4:0]
0x34[4:0]
0
ACTIVE_TERMINATION_
INDIVIDUAL_RESISTOR_CNTL
See Table 8 Reg 52[5] should be set as '1' to access these bits
52[5]
0x34[5]
0
ACTIVE_TERMINATION_
INDIVIDUAL_RESISTOR_ENABLE
0: Disables;
1: Enables internal active termination individual resistor control
52[7:6]
0x34[7:6]
0
PRESET_ACTIVE_ TERMINATIONS
00: 50 Ω,
01: 100 Ω,
10: 200 Ω,
11: 400 Ω.
(Note: the device will adjust resistor mapping (52[4:0]) automatically. 50Ω active termination is NOT supported in 12 dB LNA setting. Instead,
'00' represents high impedance mode when LNA gain is 12 dB)
52[8]
0x34[8]
0
ACTIVE TERMINATION ENABLE
0: Disables;
1: Enables active termination
52[10:9]
0x34[10:9]
0
LNA_INPUT_CLAMP_SETTING
00: Auto setting,
01: 1.5 VPP,
10: 1.15 VPP and
11: 0.6 VPP
52[11]
0x34[11]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
52[12]
0x34[12]
0
LNA_INTEGRATOR_DISABLE
(LNA_HPF_DISABLE)
0: Enables;
1: Disables offset integrator for LNA. See the explanation for this
function in the following section
52[14:13]
0x34[14:13]
0
LNA_GAIN
00: 18 dB;
01: 24 dB;
10: 12 dB;
11: Reserved
52[15]
0x34[15]
0
LNA_INDIVIDUAL_CH_CNTL
0: Disable;
1: Enable LNA individual channel control. See Register 57 for details
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Table 6. VCA Register Map (continued)
ADDRESS
(DEC)
ADDRESS
(HEX)
DEFAUL
T
FUNCTION
VALUE
DESCRIPTION
53[7:0]
0x35[7:0]
0
PDN_CH<7:0>
0: Normal operation;
1: Powers down corresponding channels. Bit7→CH8,
Bit6→CH7…Bit0→CH1. PDN_CH will shut down whichever blocks are
active depending on TGC mode or CW mode
53[8]
0x35[8]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
53[9]
0x35[9]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
53[10]
0x35[10]
0
LOW_POWER
0: Low noise mode;
1: Sets to low power mode (53[11] = 0). At 30 dB PGA, total chain gain
may slightly change.
See typical characteristics
53[11]
0x35[11]
0
MED_POWER
0: Low noise mode;
1: Sets to medium power mode(53[10] = 0). At 30 dB PGA, total chain
gain may slightly change.
See typical characteristics
53[12]
0x35[12]
0
PDN_VCAT_PGA
0: Normal operation;
1: Powers down VCAT (voltage-controlled-attenuator) and PGA
53[13]
0x35[13]
0
PDN_LNA
0: Normal operation;
1: Powers down LNA only
53[14]
0x35[14]
0
VCA_PARTIAL_PDN
0: Normal operation;
1: Powers down LNA, VCAT, and PGA partially(fast wake response)
53[15]
0x35[15]
0
VCA_COMPLETE_PDN
0: Normal operation;
1: Powers down LNA, VCAT, and PGA completely (slow wake
response). This bit can overwrite 53[14].
54[4:0]
0x36[4:0]
0
CW_SUM_AMP_GAIN_CNTL
Selects Feedback resistor for the CW Amplifier as per Table 8 below
54[5]
0x36[5]
0
CW_16X_CLK_SEL
0: Accepts differential clock;
1: Accepts CMOS clock
54[6]
0x36[6]
0
CW_1X_CLK_SEL
0: Accepts CMOS clock;
1: Accepts differential clock
54[7]
0x36[7]
0
RESERVED
Set to 0
54[8]
0x36[8]
0
CW_TGC_SEL
0: TGC Mode;
1 : CW Mode
Note : VCAT and PGA are still working in CW mode. They should be
powered down separately through 53[12]
54[9]
0x36[9]
0
CW_SUM_AMP_ENABLE
0: enables CW summing amplifier;
1: disables CW summing amplifier
Note: 54[9] is only effective in CW mode.
54[11:10]
0x36[11:10]
0
CW_CLK_MODE_SEL
00: 16X mode;
01: 8X mode;
10: 4X mode;
11: 1X mode
55[3:0]
0x37[3:0]
0
CH1_CW_MIXER_PHASE
55[7:4]
0x37[7:4]
0
CH2_CW_MIXER_PHASE
55[11:8]
0x37[11:8]
0
CH3_CW_MIXER_PHASE
55[15:12]
0x37[15:12]
0
CH4_CW_MIXER_PHASE
56[3:0]
0x38[3:0]
0
CH5_CW_MIXER_PHASE
56[7:4]
0x38[7:4]
0
CH6_CW_MIXER_PHASE
56[11:8]
0x38[11:8]
0
CH7_CW_MIXER_PHASE
56[15:12]
0x38[15:12]
0
CH8_CW_MIXER_PHASE
57[1:0]
0x39[1:0]
0
CH1_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[3:2]
0x39[3:2]
0
CH2_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
52
0000→1111, 16 different phase delays, see Table 12
00: 18 dB;
01: 24 dB;
10: 12 dB;
11: Reserved
REG52[15] should be set as '1'
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ADDRESS
(DEC)
ADDRESS
(HEX)
DEFAUL
T
FUNCTION
VALUE
57[5:4]
0x39[5:4]
0
CH3_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[7:6]
0x39[7:6]
0
CH4_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[9:8]
0x39[9:8]
0
CH5_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[11:10]
0x39[11:10]
0
CH6_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[13:12]
0x39[13:12]
0
CH7_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
57[15:14]
0x39[15:14]
0
CH8_LNA_GAIN_CNTL
59[3:2]
0x3B[3:2]
0
HPF_LNA
00: 100 kHz;
01: 50 kHz;
10: 200 kHz;
11: 150 kHz with 0.015 µF on INMx
59[6:4]
0x3B[6:4]
0
DIG_TGC_ATT_GAIN
000: 0-dB attenuation;
001: 6-dB attenuation;
N: ~N×6-dB attenuation when 59[7] = 1
59[7]
0x3B[7]
0
DIG_TGC_ATT
0: disable digital TGC attenuator;
1: enable digital TGC attenuator
59[8]
0x3B[8]
0
CW_SUM_AMP_PDN
0: Power down;
1: Normal operation
Note: 59[8] is only effective in TGC test mode.
59[9]
0x3B[9]
0
PGA_TEST_MODE
0: Normal CW operation;
1: PGA outputs appear at CW outputs
DESCRIPTION
00: 18 dB;
01: 24 dB;
10: 12 dB;
11: Reserved
REG52[15] should be set as '1'
8.6.4 AFE5808A VCA Register Description
8.6.4.1 LNA Input Impedances Configuration (Active Termination Programmability)
Different LNA input impedances can be configured through the register 52[4:0]. By enabling and disabling the
feedback resistors between LNA outputs and ACTx pins, LNA input impedance is adjustable accordingly. Table 7
describes the relationship between LNA gain and 52[4:0] settings. The input impedance settings are the same for
both TGC and CW paths.
The AFE5808A device also has 4 preset active termination impedances as described in 52[7:6]. An internal
decoder is used to select appropriate resistors corresponding to different LNA gain.
The input impedance of AFE can be programmed through Register 52[8:0]. Each bit of Register 52[4:0] controls
one active termination resistor. The below tables indicate the nominal impedance values when individual active
termination resistors are selected. More details can be found in Active Termination. Table 8 shows the
corresponding impedances under different Register 52[4:0] values, while Table 9 shows the Register 52[4:0]
settings under different impedances.
NOTE
Table 8 and Table 9 show norminal input impedance values. Due to silicon process
varation, the actual values can vary some.
Table 7. Register 52[4:0] Description
52[4:0]/0x34[4:0]
FUNCTION
00000
No feedback resistor enabled
00001
Enables 450-Ω feedback resistor
00010
Enables 900-Ω feedback resistor
00100
Enables 1800-Ω feedback resistor
01000
Enables 3600-Ω feedback resistor
10000
Enables 4500-Ω feedback resistor
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Table 8. Register 52[4:0] vs LNA Input Impedances
52[4:0]/0x34[4:0]
00000
00001
00010
00011
00100
00101
00110
00111
LNA:12dB
High Z
150 Ω
300 Ω
100 Ω
600 Ω
120 Ω
200 Ω
86 Ω
LNA:18dB
High Z
90 Ω
180 Ω
60 Ω
360 Ω
72 Ω
120 Ω
51 Ω
LNA:24dB
High Z
50 Ω
100 Ω
33 Ω
200 Ω
40 Ω
66.67 Ω
29 Ω
52[4:0]/0x34[4:0]
01000
01001
01010
01011
01100
01101
01110
01111
LNA:12dB
1200 Ω
133 Ω
240 Ω
92 Ω
400 Ω
109 Ω
171 Ω
80 Ω
LNA:18dB
720 Ω
80 Ω
144 Ω
55 Ω
240 Ω
65 Ω
103 Ω
48 Ω
LNA:24dB
400 Ω
44 Ω
80 Ω
31 Ω
133 Ω
36 Ω
57 Ω
27 Ω
52[4:0]/0x34[4:0]
10000
10001
10010
10011
10100
10101
10110
10111
LNA:12dB
1500 Ω
136 Ω
250 Ω
94 Ω
429 Ω
111 Ω
176 Ω
81 Ω
LNA:18dB
900 Ω
82 Ω
150 Ω
56 Ω
257 Ω
67 Ω
106 Ω
49 Ω
LNA:24dB
500 Ω
45 Ω
83 Ω
31 Ω
143 Ω
37 Ω
59 Ω
27 Ω
52[4:0]/0x34[4:0]
11000
11001
11010
11011
11100
11101
11110
11111
LNA:12dB
667 Ω
122 Ω
207 Ω
87 Ω
316 Ω
102 Ω
154 Ω
76 Ω
LNA:18dB
400 Ω
73 Ω
124 Ω
52 Ω
189 Ω
61 Ω
92 Ω
46 Ω
LNA:24dB
222 Ω
41 Ω
69 Ω
29 Ω
105 Ω
34 Ω
51 Ω
25 Ω
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Table 9. LNA Input Impedances vs. Register 52[4:0]
Z
(Ω)
LNA:12dB
LNA:18dB
LNA:24dB
Z
(Ω)
25
11111
67
27
10111/011
11
69
29
00111/110
11
72
00101
150
00001
31
01011/100
11
73
11001
154
11110
33
00011
76
11111
171
01110
34
11101
80
01111
176
10110
36
01101
81
10111
37
10101
82
40
00101
83
200
00110
41
11001
86
00111
207
11010
44
01001
87
11011
222
10001
90
45
LNA:12dB
10010
01011
48
01111
94
10011
49
10111
100
00011
11101
102
00111/111
10
103
52
11011
105
55
01011
106
56
10011
57
59
LNA:12dB
144
00010
189
11100
01010
10010
257
00010
316
11100
360
00100
400
01100
429
10100
109
01101
500
111
10101
600
00100
10110
667
11000
00101
122
11001
61
11101
124
65
01101
00110
00110
11010
133
01001
136
10001
01100
01100
10100
300
01110
120
00100
11000
250
11100
10010
180
240
00010
LNA:24dB
01010
11110
10110
00011
LNA:18dB
10100
00001
01110
60
66.7
01010
10001
92
00001
01001
Z
(Ω)
143
11010
11111
51
LNA:24dB
10101
46
50
LNA:18dB
11000
01000
10000
720
01000
900
10000
1200 01000
1500 10000
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8.6.4.2 Programmable Gain for CW Summing Amplifier
Different gain can be configured for the CW summing amplifier through the register 54[4:0]. By enabling and
disabling the feedback resistors between the summing amplifier inputs and outputs, the gain is adjustable
accordingly to maximize the dynamic range of CW path. Table 10 describes the relationship between the
summing amplifier gain and 54[4:0] settings.
Table 10. Register 54[4:0] Description
54[4:0]/0x36[4:0]
FUNCTION
00000
No feedback resistor
00001
Enables 250-Ω feedback resistor
00010
Enables 250-Ω feedback resistor
00100
Enables 500-Ω feedback resistor
01000
Enables 1000-Ω feedback resistor
10000
Enables 2000-Ω feedback resistor
Table 11. Register 54[4:0] vs Summing Amplifier Gain
54[4:0]/0x36[4:0]
CW I/V Gain
54[4:0]/0x36[4:0]
CW I/V Gain
54[4:0]/0x36[4:0]
CW I/V Gain
54[4:0]/0x36[4:0]
CW I/V Gain
00000
00001
00010
00011
00100
00101
00110
00111
N/A
0.5
0.5
0.25
1
0.33
0.33
0.2
01000
01001
01010
01011
01100
01101
01110
01111
2
0.4
0.4
0.22
0.67
0.29
0.29
0.18
10000
10001
10010
10011
10100
10101
10110
10111
4
0.44
0.44
0.24
0.8
0.31
0.31
0.19
11000
11001
11010
11011
11100
11101
11110
11111
1.33
0.36
0.36
0.21
0.57
0.27
0.27
0.17
8.6.4.3 Programmable Phase Delay for CW Mixer
Accurate CW beamforming is achieved through adjusting the phase delay of each channel. In the AFE5808A
device, 16 different phase delays can be applied to each LNA output, and it meets the standard requirement of
1
λ
16
typical ultrasound beamformer, that is
beamformer resolution. Table 10 describes the relationship between
the phase delays and the register 55 and 56 settings.
Table 12. CW Mixer Phase Delay vs Register Settings
CH1: 55[3:0], CH2: 55[7:4], CH3: 55[11:8], CH4: 55[15:12],
CH5: 56[3:0], CH6: 56[7:4], CH7: 56[11:8], CH8: 56[15:12],
CHX_CW_MIXER_PHASE
0000
0001
0010
0011
0100
0101
0110
0111
0
22.5°
45°
67.5°
90°
112.5°
135°
157.5°
CHX_CW_MIXER_PHASE
1000
1001
1010
1011
1100
1101
1110
1111
PHASE SHIFT
180°
202.5°
225°
247.5°
270°
292.5°
315°
337.5°
PHASE SHIFT
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9 Application and Implementation
NOTE
Information in the following applications sections is not part of the TI component
specification, and TI does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. TI’s customers are
responsible for determining suitability of components for their purposes. Customers should
validate and test their design implementation to confirm system functionality.
9.1 Application Information
The AFE5808A device is a highly integrated analog front-end solution. To maximize its performance, users must
carefully optimize its surrounding circuits, such as T/R switch, VCNTL circuits, audio ADCs for CW path, clock
distribution network, synchronized power supplies and digital processors. Some common practices are described
below.
Table 13 lists companion TI devices that are used to complete the analog signal chain in a system.
Table 13. Application Companion Devices
PART NUMBER
PART DESCRIPTION
FUNCTIONS
THS4130, SLOS318
Fully Differential Input/Output Low Noise Amplifier With Shutdown
TGC VCNTL Opamp, CW summing amplifier and active
filter
OPA1632, SBOS286
Fully Differential I/O Audio Amplifier
TGC VCNTL amplifier, CW summing amplifier and active
filter
OPA2211, SBOS377
1.1nV/√Hz Noise, Low Power, Precision Operational Amplifier
CW summing amplifier and active filter
LME49990, SNOSB16
Ultra-low Distortion, Ultra-low Noise Operational Amplifier
CW summing amplifier and active filter
LMH6629, SNOSB18
Ultra-Low Noise, High-Speed Operational Amplifier with Shutdown
CW summing amplifier and active filter
ADS8413, SLAS490
16-bit, Unipolar Diff Input, 2MSPS Sampling rate, 4.75V to 5.25V
ADC with LVDS Serial Interface
CW Audio ADC
ADS8881, SBAS547
18-Bit, 1-MSPS, Serial Interface, microPower, Truly-Differential Input,
SAR ADC
CW Audio ADC
DAC7811, SBAS337
12-Bit, Serial Input, Multiplying Digital to Analog Converter
TGC VCNTL Digital to Analog Converter
LMK04800, SNAS489
Low Noise Clock Jitter Cleaner With Dual Cascaded PLLs and
Integrated 1.9 GHz VCO
Jitter cleaner and clock synthesizer
CDCM7005, SCAS793
High Performance, Low Phase Noise, Low Skew Clock Synchronizer
Jitter cleaner and clock synthesizer
CDCE72010, SCAS858
10 Outputs Low Jitter Clock Synchronizer and Jitter Cleaner
Jitter cleaner and clock synthesizer
CDCLVP1208, SCAS890
Low Jitter, 2-Input Selectable 1:8 Universal-to-LVPECL Buffer
Clock buffer
LMK00308, SNAS576
3.1-GHz Differential Clock Buffer/Level Translator
Clock buffer
LMK01000, SNAS437
1.6 GHz High Performance Clock Buffer, Divider, and Distributor
Clock buffer
SN74AUP1T04, SCES800
Low Power, 1.8/2.5/3.3-V Input, 3.3-V CMOS Output, Single Inverter
Gate
1.8V/2.5V/3.3V Level shifter for SPI
UCC28250, SLUSA29
Advanced PWM Controller with Pre-Bias Operation
Synchronized DC-DC power supply controller
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9.2 Typical Application
Figure 80 lists a typical application circuit diagram. The configuration for each block is discussed in the following
sections.
IN CH2
IN CH3
IN CH4
IN CH5
IN CH6
IN CH7
IN CH8
1.4V
0.1μF
DVDD
N*0.1μF
DVSS
D1M
0.1μF
15nF
IN1M
D2P
0.1μF
1μF
ACT2
D2M
0.1μF
IN2P
D3P
15nF
IN2M
D3M
1μF
ACT3
0.1μF
CLKP_1X
0.1μF
CLKM_1X
15nF
IN3M
D5P
1μF
ACT4
D5M
0.1μF
IN4P
D6P
15nF
IN4M
D6M
1μF
ACT5
0.1μF
IN5P
15nF
IN5M
1μF
ACT6
15nF
IN6M
1μF
ACT7
0.1μF CLKP_16X
D4P
D4M
IN6P
AFE5808A
CLOCK
INPUTS
SOUT
SDATA
SCLK
D7P
SEN AFE5808A
D7M
AFE5808A
RESET
D8P
PDN_VCA
D8M
ANALOG INPUTS
ANALOG OUTPUTS
REF/BIAS DECOUPLING
LVDS OUTPUTS
PDN_GLOBAL
DCLKM
FCLKP
OTHER
AFE5808A
OUTPUT
FCLKM
IN7P
15nF
IN7M
CW_IP_AMPINP
REXT (optional)
1μF
ACT8
CW_IP_OUTM
CCW
0.1μF
IN8P
CW_IP_AMPINM
REXT (optional)
CW_IP_OUTP
CCW
IN8M
OTHER
AFE5808A
OUTPUT
CVCNTL
470pF
VCNTLP
VCNTLM
CVCNTL
470pF
VREF_IN
DIGITAL
INPUTS
PDN_ADC
DCLKP
0.1μF
VHIGH
CLKM
CLKM_16X
IN3P
0.1μF
CLKP
0.1μF
0.1μF
>1μF
RVCNTL
200Ω
N*0.1μF
AVSS
1.8VD
0.1 μF IN1P
CM_BYP
VCNTLM IN
N*0.1μF
AVSS
10μF
Clock termination
depends on clock types
LVDS, PECL, or CMOS
>1μF
VCNTLP IN
1.8VA
D1P
15nF
RVCNTL
200Ω
10μF
ACT1
1μF
IN CH1
3.3VA
AVDD_ADC
0.1μF
AVSS
10μF
AVDD
5VA
AVDD_5V
10μF
OTHER
AFE5808A
OUTPUT
CW_QP_AMPINP
CW_QP_OUTM
CAC RSUM
CAC R
SUM
TO
SUMMING
AMP
CAC RSUM
CAC R
SUM
CCW
CW_QP_AMPINM
REXT (optional)
CW_QP_OUTP
CCW
REFM
CAC R
SUM
CAC RSUM
CAC R
SUM
REXT (optional)
TO
SUMMING
AMP
DNCs
REFP
AVSS
OTHER
AFE5808A
OUTPUT
DVSS
CAC RSUM
Figure 80. Typical Application Circuit
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Typical Application (continued)
9.2.1 Design Requirements
Table 14 shows the typical requirements for a traditional medical ultrasound imaging system.
Table 14. Design Parameters
PARAMETER
EXAMPLE VALUES
Signal center frequency (f0)
1 MHz to approximately 20 MHz
Signal bandwidth (BW)
10% to approximately 100% of f0
Overloaded signals due to T/R
switch leakage
approximately 2 VPP
Maximum input signal amplitude
100 mVPP to 1 VPP
Transducer noise level
1 nV/√Hz
Dynamic range
151 dBc/Hz
Time gain compensation range
40 dB
Total harmonic distortion
40 dBc at 5MHz
9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
Medical ultrasound imaging is a widely-used diagnostic technique that enables visualization of internal organs
including their size, structure, and blood flow estimation. An ultrasound system uses a focal imaging technique
that involves time shifting, scaling, and intelligently summing the echo energy using an array of transducers to
achieve high imaging performance. The concept of focal imaging provides the ability to focus on a single point in
the scan region. By subsequently focusing at different points, an image is assembled.
When initiating an imaging, a pulse is generated and transmitted from each of the 64 transducer elements. The
pulse, now in the form of mechanical energy, propagates through the body as sound waves, typically in the
frequency range of 1 MHz to 15 MHz. The sound waves are attenuated as they travel through the objects being
imaged, and the attenuation coefficients ɑ are about 0.54 dB/(MHz×cm) in soft tissue and 6 to approximately 10
dB/(MHz×cm) in bone. Most medical ultrasound systems use the reflection imaging mode and the total signal
attenuation is calculated by 2 × depth × ɑ × f0. As the signal travels, portions of the wave front energy are
reflected. Signals that are reflected immediately after transmission are very strong because they are from
reflections close to the surface; reflections that occur long after the transmit pulse are very weak because they
are reflecting from deep in the body. As a result of the limitations on the amount of energy that can be put into
the imaging object, the industry developed extremely sensitive receive electronics with wide dynamic range.
Receive echoes from focal points close to the surface require little, if any, amplification. This region is referred to
as the near field. However, receive echoes from focal points deep in the body are extremely weak and must be
amplified by a factor of 100 or more. This region is referred to as the far field. In the high-gain (far field) mode,
the limit of performance is the sum of all noise sources in the receive chain. In high-gain (far field) mode, system
performance is defined by its overall noise level, which is limited by the noise level of the transducer assembly
and the receive low-noise amplifier (LNA). However in the low-gain (near field) mode, system performance is
defined by the maximum amplitude of the input signal that the system can handle. The ratio between noise levels
in high-gain mode and the signal amplitude level in low-gain mode is defined as the dynamic range of the
system. The high integration and high dynamic range of the device make it ideally suited for ultrasound imaging
applications.
The device includes an integrated LNA and VCAT (which use the gain that can be changed with enough time to
handle both near- and far-field systems), a low-pass antialiasing filter to limit the noise bandwidth, an ADC with
high SNR performance, and a CW mixer. Figure 80 illustrates an application circuit of the device.
Use the following steps to design medical ultrasound imaging systems:
1. Use the signal center frequency and signal bandwidth to select an appropriate ADC sampling frequency.
2. Use the time gain compensation range to select the range of the VCNTL signal.
3. Use the transducer noise level and maximum input signal amplitude to select the appropriate LNA gain. The
device input-referred noise level reduces with higher LNA gain. However, higher LNA gain leads to lower input
signal swing support.
4. Select different passive components for different device pins as shown in Figure 80.
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5. Select the appropriate input termination configuration as discussed in Active Termination.
6. Select the clock configuration for the ADC and CW clocks as discussed in CW Clock Selection and ADC Clock
Configurations.
9.2.2.1 LNA Configuration
9.2.2.1.1 LNA Input Coupling and Decoupling
The LNA closed-loop architecture is internally compensated for maximum stability without the need of external
compensation components. The LNA inputs are biased at 2.4 V and AC coupling is required. A typical input
configuration is shown in Figure 81. CIN is the input AC coupling capacitor. CACT is a part of the active termination
feedback path. Even if the active termination is not used, the CACT is required for the clamp functionality.
Recommended values for CACT = 1 µF and CIN are ≥ 0.1 µF. A pair of clamping diodes is commonly placed
between the T/R switch and the LNA input. Schottky diodes with suitable forward drop voltage (for example, the
BAT754/54 series, the BAS40 series, the MMBD7000 series, or similar) can be considered depending on the
transducer echo amplitude.
AFE
CLAMP
CACT
ACTx
CIN
INPx
CBYPASS
INMx
Input
LNAx
Optional
Diodes
DC Offset
Correction
S0498-01
Figure 81. LNA Input Configurations
This architecture minimizes any loading of the signal source that may otherwise lead to a frequency-dependent
voltage divider. The closed-loop design yields low offsets and offset drift. CBYPASS (≥0.015 µF) is used to set the
high-pass filter cut-off frequency and decouple the complimentary input. Its cut-off frequency is inversely
proportional to the CBYPASS value, The HPF cut-off frequency can be adjusted through the register 59[3:2] a
Table 15 lists. Low frequency signals at T/R switch output, such as signals with slow ringing, can be filtered out.
In addition, the HPF can minimize system noise from DC-DC converters, pulse repetition frequency (PRF)
trigger, and frame clock. Most ultrasound systems’ signal processing unit includes digital high-pass filters or
band-pass filters (BPFs) in FPGAs or ASICs. Further noise suppression can be achieved in these blocks. In
addition, a digital HPF is available in the AFE5808A ADC. If low frequency signal detection is desired in some
applications, the LNA HPF can be disabled.
Table 15. LNA HPF Settings (CBYPASS = 15 nF)
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FREQUENCY
00
100 kHz
01
50 kHz
10
200 kHz
11
150 kHz
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CM_BYP and VHIGH pins, which generate internal reference voltages, need to be decoupled with ≥ 1-µF
capacitors. Bigger bypassing capacitors (> 2.2 µF) may be beneficial if low frequency noise exists in system.
9.2.2.1.2 LNA Noise Contribution
The noise spec is critical for LNA and it determines the dynamic range of entire system. The LNA of the
AFE5808A achieves low power and an exceptionally low-noise voltage of 0.63 nV/√Hz, and a low current noise
of 2.7 pA/√Hz.
Typical ultrasonic transducer’s impedance Rs varies from tens of ohms to several hundreds of ohms. Voltage
noise is the dominant noise in most cases; however, the LNA current noise flowing through the source
impedance (Rs) generates additional voltage noise.
2
2
LNA _ Noise total = VLNAnoise
+ R2s ´ ILNAnoise
(5)
The AFE5808A device achieves low noise figure (NF) over a wide range of source resistances as shown in
Figure 32, Figure 33, and Figure 34.
9.2.2.1.3 Active Termination
In ultrasound applications, signal reflection exists due to long cables between transducer and system. The
reflection results in extra ringing added to echo signals in PW mode. Since the axial resolution depends on echo
signal length, such ringing effect can degrade the axial resolution. Hence, either passive termination or active
termination, is preferred if good axial resolution is desired. Figure 82 shows three termination configurations:
Rs
LNA
(a) No Termination
Rf
Rs
LNA
(b) Active Termination
Rs
Rt
LNA
(c) Passive Termination
S0499-01
Figure 82. Termination Configurations
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Under the no termination configuration, the input impedance of the AFE5808A device is about 6 kΩ (8 K//20 pF)
at 1 MHz. Passive termination requires external termination resistor Rt, which contributes to additional thermal
noise.
The LNA supports active termination with programmable values, as shown in Figure 83.
450Ω
900Ω
1800Ω
ACTx
3600Ω
4500Ω
INPx
Input
INMx
LNAx
AFE
S0500-01
Figure 83. Active Termination Implementation
The AFE5808A device has four pre-settings 50 Ω,100 Ω, 200 Ω, and 400 Ω, which are configurable through the
registers. Other termination values can be realized by setting the termination switches shown in Figure 83.
Register [52] is used to enable these switches. The input impedance of the LNA under the active termination
configuration approximately follows:
ZIN =
Rf
AnLNA
1+
2
(6)
Table 7 lists the LNA RINs under different LNA gains. System designers can achieve fine tuning for different
probes.
The equivalent input impedance is given by Equation 7, where RIN (8 K) and CIN (20 pF) are the input resistance
and capacitance of the LNA.
ZIN =
Rf
/ /CIN / /RIN
AnLNA
1+
2
(7)
Therefore the ZIN is frequency dependent and it decreases as frequency increases shown in Figure 10. Since
approximately 2 MHz to 10 MHz is the most commonly used frequency range in medical ultrasound, this rollingoff effect does not impact system performance greatly. Active termination can be applied to both CW and TGC
modes. Because each ultrasound system includes multiple transducers with different impedances, the flexibility
of impedance configuration is a great plus.
Figure 32, Figure 33, and Figure 34 shows the NF under different termination configurations. It indicates that no
termination achieves the best noise figure; active termination adds less noise than passive termination. Thus
termination topology should be carefully selected based on each use scenario in ultrasound.
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9.2.2.1.4 LNA Gain Switch Response
The LNA gain is programmable through SPI. The gain switching time depends on the SPI speed as well as the
LNA gain response time. During the switching, glitches might occur and they can appear as artifacts in images.
LNA gain switching in a single imaging line may not be preferred, although digital signal processing might be
used here for glitch suppression.
9.2.2.2 Voltage-Controlled-Attenuator
The attenuator in the AFE5808A device is controlled by a pair of differential control inputs, the VCNTLM/P pins. The
differential control voltage spans from 0 V to 1.5 V. This control voltage varies the attenuation of the attenuator
based on its linear-in-dB characteristic. AFE5808A's maximum attenuation (minimum channel gain) appears at
VCNTLP – VCNTLM= 1.5 V, and minimum attenuation (maximum channel gain) occurs at VCNTLP – VCNTLM = 0. The
typical gain range is 40 dB and remains constant, independent of the PGA setting.
When only single-ended VCNTL signal is available, this 1.5-VPP signal can be applied on the VCNTLP pin with the
VCNTLM pin connected to ground. As shown in Figure 84, TGC gain curve is inversely proportional to the VCNTLP –
VCNTLM.
1.5V
VCNTLP
VCNTLM = 0V
X+40dB
TGC Gain
XdB
(a) Single-Ended Input at VCNTLP
1.5V
VCNTLP
0.75V
VCNTLM
0V
X+40dB
TGC Gain
XdB
(b) Differential Inputs at VCNTLP and VCNTLM
W0004-01
Figure 84. VCNTLP and VCNTLM Configurations
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As discussed in the theory of operation, the attenuator architecture uses seven attenuator segments that are
equally spaced in order to approximate the linear-in-dB gain-control slope. This approximation results in a
monotonic slope; the gain ripple is typically less than ±0.5 dB.
The control voltage input (VCNTLM/P pins) represents a high-impedance input. The VCNTLM/P pins of multiple
AFE5808A devices can be connected in parallel with no significant loading effects. When the voltage level
(VCNTLP-VCNTLM) is above 1.5 V or below 0 V, the attenuator continues to operate at its maximum attenuation
level or minimum attenuation level respectively. TI recommends limiting the voltage from –0.3 V to 2 V.
When the AFE5808A device operates in CW mode, the attenuator stage remains connected to the LNA outputs.
Therefore, TI recommends powering down the VCA using the PDN_VCA register bit. In this case, VCNTLP –
VCNTLM voltage does not matter.
The AFE5808A gain-control input has a –3-dB bandwidth of approximately 800 kHz. This wide bandwidth,
although useful in many applications (for example fast VCNTL response), can also allow high-frequency noise to
modulate the gain control input and finally affect the Doppler performance. In practice, this modulation can easily
be avoided by additional external filtering (RVCNTL and CVCNTL) at VCNTLM/P pins as Figure 75 shows. However,
the external filter's cut-off frequency cannot be kept too low as this results in low gain response time. Without
external filtering, the gain control response time is typically less than 1 μs to settle within 10% of the final signal
level of 1 VPP (–6 dBFS) output as indicated in Figure 51 and Figure 52.
Typical VCNTLM/P signals are generated by an 8 to 12 bit 10 MSPS digital to analog converter (DAC) and a
differential operation amplifier. TI’s DACs, such as TLV5626 and DAC7821/11 (10 MSPS/ 12 bit), could be used
to generate TGC control waveforms. Differential amplifiers with output common mode voltage control (for
example THS4130 and OPA1632) can connect the DAC to the VCNTLM/P pins. The buffer amplifier can also be
configured as an active filter to suppress low frequency noise. The VCNTLM/P circuit shall achieve low noise in
order to prevent the VCNTLM/P noise being modulated to RF signals. TI recommends that VCNTLM/P noise is below
25 nV/√Hz at 1 kHz and 5 nV/√Hz at 50 kHz.In high channel count premium systems, the VCNTLM/P noise
requirement is higher as shown in Figure 85.
10
16 Channels
32 Channels
64 Channels
128 Channels
192 Channels
9
Noise (nV/—Hz)
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
1
2 3 4 5 7 10
20 30 50 100 200
Frequency (kHz)
500 1000
5000
D063
Figure 85. Allowed Noise on the VCNTL Signal Across Frequency and Different Channels
More information can be found in the data sheet, THS413x High-Speed, Low-Noise, Fully-Differential I/O
Amplifiers (SLOS318), and the application note, Design for a Wideband Differential Transimpedance DAC Output
(SBAA150). The VCNTL vs Gain curves can be found in Figure 2. Table 16 shows the absolute gain vs VCNTL,
which may help program DAC correspondingly.
In PW Doppler and color Doppler modes, VCNTL noise should be minimized to achieve the best close-in phase
noise and SNR. Digital VCNTL feature is implemented to address this need in the AFE5808A device. In the digital
VCNTL mode, no external VCNTL is needed.
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Table 16. VCNTLP–VCNTLM vs Gain Under Different LNA and PGA Gain Settings (Low Noise Mode)
VCNTLP – VCNTLM
(V)
Gain (dB)
LNA = 12 dB
PGA = 24 dB
Gain (dB)
LNA = 18 dB
PGA = 24 dB
Gain (dB)
LNA = 24 dB
PGA = 24 dB
Gain (dB)
LNA = 12 dB
PGA = 30 dB
Gain (dB)
LNA = 18 dB
PGA = 30 dB
Gain (dB)
LNA = 24 dB
PGA = 30 dB
0
36.45
42.45
48.45
42.25
48.25
54.25
0.1
33.91
39.91
45.91
39.71
45.71
51.71
0.2
30.78
36.78
42.78
36.58
42.58
48.58
0.3
27.39
33.39
39.39
33.19
39.19
45.19
0.4
23.74
29.74
35.74
29.54
35.54
41.54
0.5
20.69
26.69
32.69
26.49
32.49
38.49
0.6
17.11
23.11
29.11
22.91
28.91
34.91
0.7
13.54
19.54
25.54
19.34
25.34
31.34
0.8
10.27
16.27
22.27
16.07
22.07
28.07
0.9
6.48
12.48
18.48
12.28
18.28
24.28
1
3.16
9.16
15.16
8.96
14.96
20.96
1.1
–0.35
5.65
11.65
5.45
11.45
17.45
1.2
–2.48
3.52
9.52
3.32
9.32
15.32
1.3
–3.58
2.42
8.42
2.22
8.22
14.22
1.4
–4.01
1.99
7.99
1.79
7.79
13.79
1.5
–4
2
8
1.8
7.8
13.8
9.2.2.3 CW Operation
9.2.2.3.1 CW Summing Amplifier
To simplify CW system design, a summing amplifier is implemented in the AFE5808A device to sum and convert
8-channel mixer current outputs to a differential voltage output. Low noise and low power are achieved in the
summing amplifier while maintaining the full dynamic range required in CW operation.
This summing amplifier has 5 internal gain adjustment resistors that can provide 32 different gain settings
(register 54[4:0], Figure 83 and Table 10). System designers can easily adjust the CW path gain depending on
signal strength and transducer sensitivity. For any other gain values, an external resistor option is supported. The
gain of the summation amplifier is determined by the ratio between the 500-Ω resistors after LNA and the internal
or external resistor network REXT/INT. Thus the matching between these resistors plays a more important role than
absolute resistor values. Better than 1% matching is achieved on chip. Due to process variation, the absolute
resistor tolerance could be higher. If external resistors are used, the gain error between I/Q channels or among
multiple AFEs may increase. TI recommends using internal resistors to set the gain to achieve better gain
matching (across channels and multiple AFEs). With the external capacitor CEXT, this summing amplifier has 1st
order LPF response to remove high frequency components from the mixers, such as 2f0±fd. Its cut-off frequency
is using Equation 8.
fHP =
1
2pRINT/EXT CEXT
(8)
When different gain is configured through register 54[4:0], the LPF response varies as well.
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CEXT
REXT
250Ω
250Ω
RINT
500Ω
1000Ω
2000Ω
CW_AMPINP
CW_AMPINM
CW_OUTM
I/V Sum
Amp
CW_OUTP
250Ω
250Ω
500Ω
RINT
1000Ω
2000Ω
REXT
CEXT
S0501-01
Figure 86. CW Summing Amplifier Block Diagram
Multiple AFE5808A devices are usually utilized in parallel to expand CW beamformer channel count. These
AFE5808A devices’ CW outputs can be summed and filtered externally further to achieve desired gain and filter
response. AC coupling capacitors CAC are required to block the DC component of the CW carrier signal. CAC can
vary from 1 μF to 10 μF depending on the desired low frequency Doppler signal from slow blood flow. Multiple
AFE5808A devices’ I/Q outputs can be summed together with a low noise external differential amplifiers before
16/18-bit differential audio ADCs. TI’s ultralow noise differential precision amplifier OPA1632 and THS4130 are
suitable devices.
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AFE No.4
AFE No.3
AFE No.2
ACT1
500 Ω
INP1
INPUT1
INM1
AFE No.1
Mixer 1
Clock
LNA1
500 Ω
ACT2
500 Ω
INP2
INPUT2
INM2
Ext Sum
Amp
Cext
Mixer 2
Clock
Rint/Rext
CW_AMPINP
CW_AMPINM
LNA2
I/V Sum
Amp
CW_OUTM
CW_OUTP
Rint/Rext
500 Ω
CAC
RSUM
Cext
CW I or Q CHANNEL
Structure
ACT8
500 Ω
INP8
INPUT8
INM8
Mixer 8
Clock
LNA8
500 Ω
S0502-01
Figure 87. CW Circuit With Multiple AFE5808As
The CW I/Q channels are well matched internally to suppress image frequency components in Doppler spectrum.
Low tolerance components and precise operational amplifiers should be used for achieving good matching in the
external circuits as well.
NOTE
The local oscillator inputs of the passive mixer are cos(ωt) for I-CH and sin(ωt) for Q-CH
respectively. Depending on users' CW Doppler complex FFT processing, swapping I/Q
channels in FPGA or DSP may be needed in order to get correct blood flow directions.
9.2.2.3.2 CW Clock Selection
The AFE5808A device can accept differential LVDS, LVPECL, and other differential clock inputs as well as
single-ended CMOS clock. An internally generated VCM of 2.5 V is applied to CW clock inputs (that is
CLKP_16X/ CLKM_16X and CLKP_1X/ CLKM_1X). Since this 2.5-V VCM is different from the one used in
standard LVDS or LVPECL clocks, AC coupling is required between clock drivers and the AFE5808A CW clock
inputs. When CMOS clock is used, CLKM_1X and CLKM_16X should be tied to ground. Common clock
configurations are shown in Figure 88. To achieve good signal integrity, TI recommends appropriate termination.
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3.3 V
130 Ω
83 Ω
CDCM7005
CDCE7010
3.3 V 0.1 μF
AFE
CLOCKs
0.1 μF
130 Ω
LVPECL
(a) LVPECL Configuration
100 Ω
CDCE72010
0.1 μF
0.1 μF
AFE
CLOCKs
LVDS
(b) LVDS Configuration
0.1μF
0.1μF
CLOCK
SOURCE
0.1μF
AFE
CLOCKs
50 Ω
0.1μF
(c) Transformer Based Configuration
CMOS CLK
Driver
AFE
CMOS CLK
CMOS
(d) CMOS Configuration
S0503-01
Figure 88. Clock Configurations
The combination of the clock noise and the CW path noise can degrade the CW performance. The internal
clocking circuit is designed for achieving excellent phase noise required by CW operation. The phase noise of
the AFE5808A CW path is better than 155 dBc/Hz at 1-kHz offset. Consequently the phase noise of the mixer
clock inputs needs to be better than 155 dBc/Hz.
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In the 16/8/4 × ƒcw operations modes, low phase noise clock is required for 16/8/4 × ƒcw clocks (that is
CLKP_16X/ CLKM_16X pins) to maintain good CW phase noise performance. The 1 × ƒcw clock (that is
CLKP_1X/ CLKM_1X pins) is only used to synchronize the multiple AFE5808A chips and is not used for
demodulation. Thus 1 × ƒcw clock’s phase noise is not a concern. However, in the 1 × ƒcw operation mode, low
phase noise clocks are required for both CLKP_16X/ CLKM_16X and CLKP_1X/ CLKM_1X pins since both of
them are used for mixer demodulation. In general, higher slew rate clock has lower phase noise; thus clocks with
high amplitude and fast slew rate are preferred in CW operation. In the CMOS clock mode, 5-V CMOS clock can
achieve the highest slew rate.
Clock phase noise can be improved by a divider as long as the divider’s phase noise is lower than the target
phase noise. The phase noise of a divided clock can be improved approximately by a factor of 20logN dB where
N is the dividing factor of 16, 8, or 4. If the target phase noise of mixer LO clock 1׃cw is 160 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz off
carrier, the 16 × ƒcw clock phase noise should be better than 160 – 20log16 = 136 dBc/Hz. TI’s jitter cleaners
LMK048X/CDCM7005/CDCE72010 exceed this requirement and can be selected for the AFE5808A device. In
the 4X/1X modes, higher quality input clocks are expected to achieve the same performance since N is smaller.
Thus the 16X mode is a preferred mode since it reduces the phase noise requirement for system clock design. In
addition, the phase delay accuracy is specified by the internal clock divider and distribution circuit. In the 16X
operation mode, the CW operation range is limited to 8 MHz due to the 16X CLK. The maximum clock frequency
for the 16X CLK is 128 MHz. In the 8X, 4X, and 1X modes, higher CW signal frequencies up to 15 MHz can be
supported with small degradation in performance (for example, the phase noise is degraded by 9 dB at 15 MHz,
compared to 2 MHz).
As the channel number in a system increases, clock distribution becomes more complex. It is not preferred to
use one clock driver output to drive multiple AFEs since the clock buffer’s load capacitance increases by a factor
of N. As a result, the falling and rising time of a clock signal is degraded. A typical clock arrangement for multiple
AFE5808A devices is shown in Figure 89. Each clock buffer output drives one AFE5808A device to achieve the
best signal integrity and fastest slew rate, that is better phase noise performance. When clock phase noise is not
a concern, for example, the 1 × ƒcw clock in the 16/8/4 × ƒcw operation modes, one clock driver output may excite
more than one AFE5808A device. Nevertheless, special considerations must be applied in such a clock
distribution network design. In typical ultrasound systems, TI recommends generating all clocks from a same
clock source, such as 16 × ƒcw, 1 × ƒcw clocks, audio ADC clocks, RF ADC clock, pulse repetition frequency
signal, frame clock, and so forth. By doing this, interference due to clock asynchronization can be minimized.
FPGA Clock/
Noisy Clock
n×16×CW Freq
LMK048X
CDCE72010
CDCM7005
16X CW
CLK
1X CW
CLK
CDCLVP1208
LMK0030X
LMK01000
CDCLVP1208
LMK0030X
LMK01000
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
8 Synchronized
1X CW CLKs
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
8 Synchronized
16 X CW CLKs
B0436-01
Figure 89. CW Clock Distribution
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9.2.2.3.3 CW Supporting Circuits
As a general practice in CW circuit design, in-phase and quadrature channels should be strictly symmetrical by
using well matched layout and high accuracy components.
In systems, additional high-pass wall filters (20 Hz to 500 Hz) and low-pass audio filters (10 kHz to 100 kHz) with
multiple poles are usually needed. Since CW Doppler signal ranges from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, noise under this range
is critical. Consequently low noise audio operational amplifiers are suitable to build these active filters for CW
post-processing, for example OPA1632 or OPA2211. More filter design techniques can be found from
www.ti.com. TI’s active filter design tool http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/analog/webench/webench-filters.page.
The filtered audio CW I/Q signals are sampled by audio ADCs and processed by DSP or PC. Although CW
signal frequency is from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, higher sampling rate ADCs are still preferred for further decimation and
SNR enhancement. Due to the large dynamic range of CW signals, high resolution ADCs (≥ 16 bit) are required,
such as ADS8413 (2 MSPS/16 bit/92 dBFS SNR) and ADS8472 (1 MSPS/16 bit/95 dBFS SNR). ADCs for inphase and quadature-phase channels must be strictly matched, not only amplitude matching but also phase
matching, to achieve the best I/Q matching. In addition, the in-phase and quadrature ADC channels must be
sampled simultaneously.
9.2.2.4 ADC Operation
9.2.2.4.1 ADC Clock Configurations
To ensure that the aperture delay and jitter are the same for all channels, the AFE5808A device uses a clock
tree network to generate individual sampling clocks for each channel. The clock, for all the channels, are
matched from the source point to the sampling circuit of each of the eight internal ADCs. The variation on this
delay is described in the aperture delay parameter of the output interface timing. Its variation is given by the
aperture jitter number of the same table.
FPGA Clock/
Noisy Clock
n × (20 to 65)MHz
TI Jitter Cleaner
LMK048X
CDCE72010
CDCM7005
20 to 65 MHz
ADC CLK
CDCLVP1208
LMK0030X
LMK01000
CDCE72010 has 10
outputs thus the buffer
may not be needed for
64CH systems
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
AFE
8 Synchronized
ADC CLKs
B0437-01
Figure 90. ADC Clock Distribution Network
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The AFE5808A ADC clock input can be driven by differential clocks (sine wave, LVPECL or LVDS) or singled
clocks (LVCMOS) similar to CW clocks as shown in Figure 88. In the single-end case, TI recommends using low
jitter square signals (LVCMOS levels, 1.8-V amplitude). See the TI technical brief, Clocking High-Speed Data
Converters SLYT075 for further details on the theory.
The jitter cleaner LMK048X/CDCM7005/CDCE72010 is suitable to generate the AFE5808A’s ADC clock and
ensure the performance for the 14-bit ADC with 77-dBFS SNR. A clock distribution network is shown in
Figure 90.
9.2.2.4.2 ADC Reference Circuit
The ADC’s voltage reference can be generated internally or provided externally. When the internal reference
mode is selected, the REFP/M becomes output pins and should be floated. When 3[15] = 1 and 1[13] = 1, the
device is configured to operate in the external reference mode in which the VREF_IN pin should be driven with a
1.4-V reference voltage and REFP/M must be left open. Since the input impedance of the VREF_IN is high, no
special drive capability is required for the 1.4-V voltage reference
The digital beam-forming algorithm in an ultrasound system relies on gain matching across all receiver channels.
A typical system would have about 12 octal AFEs on the board. In such a case, it is critical to ensure that the
gain is matched, essentially requiring the reference voltages seen by all the AFEs to be the same. Matching
references within the eight channels of a chip is done by using a single internal reference voltage buffer.
Trimming the reference voltages on each chip during production ensures that the reference voltages are wellmatched across different chips. When the external reference mode is used, a solid reference plane on a printed
circuit board can ensure minimal voltage variation across devices. More information on voltage reference design
can be found in the TI technical brief, How the Voltage Reference Affects ADC Performance, Part 2 (SLYT339).
The dominant gain variation in the AFE5808A comes from the VCA gain variation. The gain variation contributed
by the ADC reference circuit is much smaller than the VCA gain variation. Hence, in most systems, using the
ADC internal reference mode is sufficient to maintain good gain matching among multiple AFE5808As. In
addition, the internal reference circuit without any external components achieves satisfactory thermal noise and
phase noise performance.
9.2.3 Application Curves
Figure 91 shows the output SNR of one AFE channel from VCNTL = 0 V and VCNTL = 1.2 V, respectively, with
an input signal at 5 MHz captured at a sample rate of 50 MHz. VCNTL = 0 V represents far field while VCNTL =
1.2 V represents near field. Figure 92 shows the CW phase noise or dyanmic range of a singe AFE channel.
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−146
16X Clock Mode
8X Clock Mode
4X Clock Mode
−148
Phase Noise (dBc/Hz)
−150
SNR (dBFS)
70
65
60
−152
−154
−156
−158
−160
−162
−164
−166
24 dB PGA gain
30 dB PGA gain
55
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2
Vcntl (V)
Figure 91. SNR vs VCNTL at 18-dB LNA
−168
−170
100
1000
10000
50000
Offset Frequency (Hz)
Figure 92. CW Phase Noise at FIN = 2 MHz
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9.3 Do's and Don'ts
9.3.1 Driving the Inputs (Analog or Digital) Beyond the Power-Supply Rails
For device reliability, an input must not go more than 300 mV below the ground pins or 300 mV above the supply
pins as suggested in the Absolute Maximum Ratings table. Exceeding these limits, even on a transient basis, can
cause faulty or erratic operation and can impair device reliability.
9.3.2 Driving the Device Signal Input With an Excessively High Level Signal
The device offers consistent and fast overload recovery with a 6-dB overloaded signal. For very large overload
signals (> 6 dB of the linear input signal range), TI recommends back-to-back Schottky clamping diodes at the
input to limit the amplitude of the input signal. See the LNA Input Coupling and Decoupling section for more
details.
9.3.3 Driving the VCNTL Signal With an Excessive Noise Source
Noise on the VCNTL signal gets directly modulated with the input signal and causes higher output noise and
reduction in SNR performance. Maintain a noise level for the VCNTL signal as discussed in the VoltageControlled-Attenuator section.
9.3.4 Using a Clock Source With Excessive Jitter, an Excessively Long Input Clock Signal Trace, or
Having Other Signals Coupled to the ADC or CW Clock Signal Trace
These situations cause the sampling interval to vary, causing an excessive output noise and a reduction in SNR
performance. For a system with multiple devices, the clock tree scheme must be used to apply an ADC or CW
clock. See the Switching Characteristics section for clock mismatch between devices, which can lead to latency
mismatch and reduction in SNR performance. Clocks generated by FPGA may include excessive jitter and must
be evaluated carefully before driving ADC or CW circuits.
9.3.5 LVDS Routing Length Mismatch
The routing length of all LVDS lines routing to the FPGA must be matched to avoid any timing related issue. For
systems with multiple devices, the LVDS serialized data clock (DCLKP, DCLKM) and the frame clock (FCLKP,
FCLKM) of each individual device must be used to deserialize the corresponding LVDS serialized data (DnP,
DnM).
9.3.6 Failure to Provide Adequate Heat Removal
Use the appropriate thermal parameter listed in the Thermal Information table and an ambient, board, or case
temperature in order to calculate device junction temperature. A suitable heat removal technique must be used to
keep the device junction temperature below the maximum limit of 105°C.
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10 Power Supply Recommendations
In a mixed-signal system design, power supply and grounding design plays a significant role. The AFE5808A
device distinguishes between two different grounds: AVSS (analog ground) and DVSS (digital ground). In most
cases, it should be adequate to lay out the printed-circuit-board (PCB) to use a single ground plane for the
AFE5808A device. Take care to partition this ground plane properly between various sections within the system
to minimize interactions between analog and digital circuitry. Alternatively, the digital (DVDD) supply set
consisting of the DVDD and DVSS pins can be placed on separate power and ground planes. For this
configuration, the AVSS and DVSS grounds should be tied together at the power connector in a star layout. In
addition, optical isolator or digital isolators, such as ISO7240, can separate the analog portion from the digital
portion completely. Consequently they prevent digital noise to contaminate the analog portion. Table 2 lists the
related circuit blocks for each power supply. Recommended power up sequence is shown in Figure 93.
t1
AVDD
AVDD_5V
AVDD_ADC
t2
DVDD
t3
t4
t7
t5
RESET
t6
Device Ready for
Serial Register Write
SEN
Start of Clock
Device Ready for
Data Conversion
CLKP_ADC
t8
10 µs < t1 < 50 ms, 10 µs < t2 < 50 ms, –10 ms < t3 < 10 ms, t4 > 10 ms, t5 > 100 ns, t6 > 100 ns, t7 > 10 ms, and
t8 > 100 µs.
The AVDDx and DVDD power-on sequence does not matter as long as –10 ms < t3 < 10 ms. Similar considerations
apply while shutting down the device.
Figure 93. Recommended Power-up Sequencing and Reset Timing
Table 17. Supply vs Circuit Blocks
POWER SUPPLY
GROUND
CIRCUIT BLOCKS
AVDD (3.3VA)
AVSS
LNA, attenuator, PGA with current clamp
and BPF, reference circuits, CW summing
amplifier, CW mixer, VCA SPI
AVDD_5V (5VA)
AVSS
LNA, CW clock circuits, reference circuits
AVDD_ADC (1.8VA)
AVSS
ADC analog and reference circuits
DVDD (1.8VD)
DVSS
LVDS and ADC SPI
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All bypassing and power supplies for the AFE5808A should be referenced to their corresponding ground planes.
All supply pins should be bypassed with 0.1-µF ceramic chip capacitors (size 0603 or smaller). To minimize the
lead and trace inductance, the capacitors should be located as close to the supply pins as possible. Where
double-sided component mounting is allowed, these capacitors are best placed directly under the package. In
addition, larger bipolar decoupling capacitors 2.2 µF to 10 µF, effective at lower frequencies) may also be used
on the main supply pins. These components can be placed on the PCB in proximity (< 0.5 inch or 12.7 mm) to
the AFE5808A device itself.
The AFE5808A device has a number of reference supplies needed to be bypassed, such as CM_BYP, and
VHIGH. These pins should be bypassed with at least 1 µF; higher value capacitors can be used for better lowfrequency noise suppression. For best results, choose low-inductance ceramic chip capacitors (size 0402, > 1
µF) and place them as close as possible to the device pins.
High-speed mixed signal devices are sensitive to various types of noise coupling. One primary source of noise is
the switching noise from the serializer and the output buffer/drivers. For the AFE5808A device, the interaction
between the analog and digital supplies within the device is ensured to keep to a minimal amount. The extent of
noise coupled and transmitted from the digital and analog sections depends on the effective inductances of each
of the supply and ground connections. Smaller effective inductance of the supply and ground pins leads to
improved noise suppression. For this reason, multiple pins are used to connect each supply and ground sets.
Take care to maintain low inductance properties throughout the design of the PCB layout by using proper planes
and layer thickness.
11 Layout
11.1 Layout Guidelines
Proper grounding and bypassing, short lead length, and the use of ground and power-supply planes are
particularly important for high-frequency designs. Achieving optimum performance with a high-performance
device such as the AFE5808A requires careful attention to the PCB layout to minimize the effects of board
parasitics and optimize component placement. A multilayer PCB usually ensures best results and allows
convenient component placement. To maintain proper LVDS timing, all LVDS traces should follow a controlled
impedance design. In addition, all LVDS trace lengths should be equal and symmetrical; TI recommends to keep
trace length variations less than 150 mil (0.150 inch or 3.81 mm).
NOTE
To avoid noise coupling through supply pins, TI recommends to keep sensitive input pins,
such as INM, INP, ACT pins aways from the AVDD 3.3 V and AVDD_5V planes. For
example, either the traces or vias connected to these pins should NOT be routed across
the AVDD 3.3 V and AVDD_5V planes, that is to avoid power planes under INM, INP, and
ACT pins.
In addition, appropriate delay matching should be considered for the CW clock path, especially in systems with
high channel count. For example, if clock delay is half of the 16x clock period, a phase error of 22.5°C could
exist. Thus the timing delay difference among channels contributes to the beamformer accuracy.
Additional details on BGA PCB layout techniques can be found in the Texas Instruments Application Report,
MicroStar BGA Packaging Reference Guide (SSYZ015), which can be downloaded from www.ti.com.
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11.2 Layout Example
Caps to INP, INM, ACT pins
CW I/Os
VCNTL
Decoupling caps close to
power pins
Figure 94. Layout Example: I/O Routing
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Layout Example (continued)
No Power Plane below
INP, INM, and ACT pins
Power Planes for AVDD_5V
and AVDD_ADC
SPI pins
Figure 95. Layout Example: Power Plane
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Layout Example (continued)
No Power Plane below
INP, INM, and ACT pins
Power Plane
AVDD
Power Plane
AVDD_ADC
Power Plane
DVDD
Figure 96. Layout Example: Power Plane
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Layout Example (continued)
CW CLKs
CW I/Os
GND Fanout
CW CLKs
ADC CLK
LVDS Outputs
Figure 97. Layout Example: LVDS and CLK I/Os
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12 Device and Documentation Support
12.1 Related Documentation
For related documentation see the following:
• THS413x High-Speed, Low-Noise, Fully-Differential I/O Amplifiers, SLOS318.
• Design for a Wideband Differential Transimpedance DAC Output, SBAA150.
• Clocking High-Speed Data Converters, SLYT075.
12.2 Community Resources
The following links connect to TI community resources. Linked contents are provided "AS IS" by the respective
contributors. They do not constitute TI specifications and do not necessarily reflect TI's views; see TI's Terms of
Use.
TI E2E™ Online Community TI's Engineer-to-Engineer (E2E) Community. Created to foster collaboration
among engineers. At e2e.ti.com, you can ask questions, share knowledge, explore ideas and help
solve problems with fellow engineers.
Design Support TI's Design Support Quickly find helpful E2E forums along with design support tools and
contact information for technical support.
12.3 Trademarks
E2E is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
12.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
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.
12.5 Glossary
SLYZ022 — TI Glossary.
This glossary lists and explains terms, acronyms, and definitions.
13 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
The following pages include mechanical, packaging, and orderable information. This information is the most
current data available for the designated devices. This data is subject to change without notice and revision of
this document. For browser-based versions of this data sheet, refer to the left-hand navigation.
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PACKAGING INFORMATION
Orderable Device
Status
(1)
Package Type Package Pins Package
Drawing
Qty
Eco Plan
Lead/Ball Finish
MSL Peak Temp
(2)
(6)
(3)
Op Temp (°C)
Device Marking
(4/5)
AFE5808AZCF
ACTIVE
NFBGA
ZCF
135
160
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
SNAGCU
Level-3-260C-168 HR
0 to 85
AFE5808A
HPA01093ZCF
ACTIVE
NFBGA
ZCF
135
160
Green (RoHS
& no Sb/Br)
SNAGCU
Level-3-260C-168 HR
0 to 85
AFE5808A
(1)
The marketing status values are defined as follows:
ACTIVE: Product device recommended for new designs.
LIFEBUY: TI has announced that the device will be discontinued, and a lifetime-buy period is in effect.
NRND: Not recommended for new designs. Device is in production to support existing customers, but TI does not recommend using this part in a new design.
PREVIEW: Device has been announced but is not in production. Samples may or may not be available.
OBSOLETE: TI has discontinued the production of the device.
(2)
Eco Plan - The planned eco-friendly classification: Pb-Free (RoHS), Pb-Free (RoHS Exempt), or Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br) - please check http://www.ti.com/productcontent for the latest availability
information and additional product content details.
TBD: The Pb-Free/Green conversion plan has not been defined.
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lead not exceed 0.1% by weight in homogeneous materials. Where designed to be soldered at high temperatures, TI Pb-Free products are suitable for use in specified lead-free processes.
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the die and leadframe. The component is otherwise considered Pb-Free (RoHS compatible) as defined above.
Green (RoHS & no Sb/Br): TI defines "Green" to mean Pb-Free (RoHS compatible), and free of Bromine (Br) and Antimony (Sb) based flame retardants (Br or Sb do not exceed 0.1% by weight
in homogeneous material)
(3)
MSL, Peak Temp. - The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating according to the JEDEC industry standard classifications, and peak solder temperature.
(4)
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