RFMD RF3322PCBA

RF3322
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CABLE REVERSE PATH
PROGRAMMABLE GAIN AMPLIFIER
Typical Applications
• Euro-DOCSIS/DOCSIS Cable Modems
• Home Networks
• CATV Set-Top Boxes
• Automotive/Mobile Multimedia
• Telephony Over Cable
• Coaxial and Twisted Pair Line Driver
Product Description
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The RF3322 is a variable gain amplifier for use in CATV
reverse path (upstream) applications. It is DOCSIS-compliant for use in cable modems. The gain control covers a
58dB range and is serially programmable via three-wire
digital bus for compatibility with standard baseband
chipsets. Amplifier shutdown and transmit disable modes
are software- and hardware-controlled. The device is
placed into sleep mode via the serial control bus. The
device operates over the frequency band of 5MHz to
65MHz for use in current U.S. and European systems.
The amplifier delivers up to 60dBmV at the output of the
balun. Gain is controllable in accurate 1dB steps. The
device is provided in an industry-standard QSOP-20
package.
üSi Bi-CMOS
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
SiGe HBT
Si CMOS
0.0098
0.0040
0.0098
0.0040
0.340
0.333
0.025
0.0688
0.0532
0.244
0.228
Dimensions in inches.
8° MAX
0° MIN
0.050
0.016
0.010
0.006
NOTES:
1. Shaded lead is Pin 1.
2. All dimensions are excluding mold flash and protrusions.
3. Lead coplanarity: 0 to 0.004 max.
4. Deviation from package center and leadframe center: 0.004 max.
5. Misalignment from top and bottom package centers: 0.004 max.
6. End flash not to exceed 0.006 per side.
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
Si BJT
Package Style: QSOP-20
Features
• Single 5V Supply
GND 1
20 GND2
2
19 VCC2
• Differential Input and Output
GND 3
18 TXEN
• -30dB to +28dB Voltage Gain Range
17 NC
• 5MHz to 65MHz Operation
16 VOUT+
• Sophisticated Power Management
• DOCSIS 1.1 RF Compliant
VCC1
GND1 4
Power
Control
VIN+ 5
VIN-
6
15 VOUT-
GND
7
14 RAMP
CS
8
13 NC
SDA 9
SCLK 10
Gain Control
and Serial Bus
Ordering Information
12 SHDN
11 GND
Functional Block Diagram
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RF3322
RF3322 PCBA
Cable Reverse Path Programmable Gain Amplifier
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
7625 Thorndike Road
Greensboro, NC 27409, USA
Tel (336) 664 1233
Fax (336) 664 0454
http://www.rfmd.com
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VCC1 and VCC2)
Input RF Level
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Humidity
Maximum Power Dissipation
Maximum TJ
Rating
Unit
-0.5 to +6.0
12
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
80
0.5
150
VDC
dBm
°C
°C
%
W
°C
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
RF Micro Devices believes the furnished information is correct and accurate
at the time of this printing. However, RF Micro Devices reserves the right to
make changes to its products without notice. RF Micro Devices does not
assume responsibility for the use of the described product(s).
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Parameter
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Overall
Condition
VCC =4.75V to 5.25V, TXEN=SHDN =1,
VIN =30dBmV (rms) differential, output
impedance=75Ω through a 2:1 transformer.
Typical performance is at TA =+25°C,
VCC =5V.
DC Specifications
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Maximum Gain
Low Gain
Transmit Disable
Software-Shutdown
Sleep
Logic High Voltage
Logic Low Voltage
Logic Leakage Current
4.75
5.0
5.25
V
130
65
25
3
0.05
160
105
35
5
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
V
V
µA
Gain Control Word=58
Gain Control Word<35
TXEN=0
Bit 7 of gain control word FALSE
SHDN=0
dB
dB
dB
dB
MHz
5MHz to 42MHz; Gain Control Word=58
42MHz to 65MHz; Gain Control Word=58
5MHz to 42MHz; Gain Control Word=0
42MHz to 65MHz; Gain Control Word=0
Intended operating range is 5MHz to
65MHz.
2
0.8
1
-1
AC Specifications
Voltage Gain
Maximum
Minimum
27
26
28
-30
3dB Bandwidth
100
1dB Compression Point
Maximum Input Level
Maximum Output Level
66
ACPR
Output IM3
Output Third Harmonic
Distortion
F=20MHz, VOUT =59dBmV
F=65MHz, VOUT =59dBmV
Output Second Harmonic
Distortion
F=20MHz, VOUT =59dBmV
F=65MHz, VOUT =59dBmV
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-26
-28
34
60
dBmV
dBmV(rms)
dBmV(rms)
-59
-47
dBc
-58
-55
dBc
-60
-55
-55
-50
dBc
dBc
Maximum Gain, CW
Maximum Gain, CW
-70
-70
-60
-60
dBc
dBc
Maximum Gain
Maximum Gain
Modulated. To meet distortion specifications.
Modulated. Into 75Ω load at balun output, all
distortion tones <-50dBc.
VIN =34dBmV (rms); QPSK modulation;
Symbol rate=160ksps (2 bits per symbol);
20-bit PRBS (pseudo-random bit stream);
0.25 alpha root cosine filter
Tones at 40MHz and 40.2MHz,
VOUT =+54dBmV/tone, maximum gain, OIP3
is therefore +84dBmV, IIP3 is 58dBmV.
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Parameter
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
AC Specifications, cont’d
0.8
-80
1.0
-95
1.1
-37
-30
Minimum Gain
-55
-50
Transmit Disabled
-75
-70
TX EN Enable Time
0.5
1.0
dBmV/
160kHz
dBmV/
160kHz
dBmV/
160kHz
µS
3.0
5
3
300
10
5
345
µS
mVP-P
mVP-P
Ω
TX EN Transient Duration
Output Switching Transients
2.4
Output Impedance
255
Input Impedance
dB
dBc
75
Ω
28
°C/W
Maximum Gain, 20MHz
-96dBc for a 59dBmV carrier in a 160kHz
bandwidth.
-64dBc for an 8dBmV carrier in a 160kHz
bandwidth.
TXEN =0
Time for gain to reach 99% of final value.
See Note 1.
See Note 1.
Maximum Gain
Minimum Gain
Chip output impedance is nominally 300Ω.
Differential to single-ended output conversion to 75Ω is performed in a balun with a
2:1 turns ratio, corresponding to a 4:1 impedance ratio.
Differential
Thermal
ThetaJC
Note 1: The enable time is determined by the value of the capacitor on pin 14 (RAMP). A higher capacitor value will
increase the enable time, but will reduce the transient voltage.
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Output Step Size
Isolation in Transmit Disable
Mode
Output Noise
Maximum Gain
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Pin
1
2
Function
GND
VCC1
3
4
5
6
GND
GND1
V IN+
V IN-
7
8
9
10
11
12
GND
CS
SDA
SCLK
GND
SHDN
13
14
NC
RAMP
15
16
17
18
V OUTV OUT+
NC
TXEN
19
VCC2
20
GND2
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Description
Interface Schematic
Connect to ground.
This pin is connected to the supply voltage, and should be decoupled
as close to GND1 as possible.
Connect to ground.
PGA RF ground.
Input pin. This should be externally AC-coupled to signal source.
Complementary input pin. This should be externally coupled to signal
source. For single-ended use, this pin should be AC-coupled to ground
through an impedance equivalent to the impedance driving V IN+.
Connect to ground.
Serial bus enable.
Serial bus data input.
Serial bus clock input.
Connect to ground.
Ship shutdown pin. Forcing a logic low causes all circuits to switch off
and gain settings to be lost.
Not connected.
Turn-on time is controlled by an external capacitor between this pin and
ground.
Open collector output. Connect to VCC via balun primary.
Open collector output. Connect to VCC via balun primary.
Not connected.
Signal path enable pin. Logic high turns on signal path. Logic low turns
off signal path, but leaves serial bus active.
This pin is connected to the supply voltage, and should be decoupled
as close to GND2 as possible.
Power amplifier bias ground.
Serial Bus Block Diagram
D0
D
Q
D1
D
Q
D2
D
Q
D3
D
Q
D4
D
Q
D5
D
Q
D6
D
Q
CK CLR
CK CLR
CK CLR
CK CLR
CK CLR
CK CLR
CK CLR
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
D7
D
Q
CK CLR
CS
POR
SDA
D
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
Q
CK CLR
SCLK
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Table 1. Serial Interface Control Word Format
Bit
Mnemonic
Description
MSB 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
LSB 0
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Sleep Mode (Software Shutdown)
Test Bit
Gain Control, Bit 5
Gain Control, Bit 4
Gain Control, Bit 3
Gain Control, Bit 2
Gain Control, Bit 1
Gain Control, Bit LSB
3
TES
TDATAH,TDATAL
TDS
TWH
TDH
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Serial Bus Timing Diagram
TEH
TC
D7
D6
D5
D4
D3
D2
D1
D0
Table 2. Timing Data
Parameter
SCLK Pulsewidth
SCLK Period
Setup Time, SDA versus S CLK
Setup Time, CS versus S CLK
Hold Time, SDA versus S CLK
Hold Time, CS versus S CLK
SCLK Pulsewidth, High
SCLK Pulsewidth, Low
Symbol
Min
TWH
TC
TDS
TES
TDH
TEH
TDATAH
TDATAL
50
100
10
10
20
20
50
50
Typ
Max
Units
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
Table 3. Programming State
Enter Sleep Mode
Exit Sleep Mode
Enter Shutdown
Exit Shutdown
TX Enable
TX Disable
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SHDND
MSB6
X
X
X
X
H
L
H
H
L
H
X
X
L
H*
X
H*
X
X
H=High Voltage Logic
L=Low Voltage Logic
X=Don’t Care
*Gain Control Data Must be Re-Sent
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Typical Application Schematic
VCC1
1
20
2
19
3
18
4
3
Power
Control
VCC2
SHDNB
17
10 nF
VIN+
5
16
6
15
7
14
CS
8
13
SDA
9
SCLK
10
4:1
VOUT
10 nF
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Gain Control
and Serial Bus
12
100 pF
220 pF
TXEN
11
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Evaluation Board Schematic
L2 (Ferrite)
30 Ω
CS
SDA
SCLK
J5-1
J3-1
R1
100 kΩ
VCC
R2
100 kΩ
1
2
NC
3
CS
SDA
4
5
SCLK
SHDN
6
7
TXEN
8
NC
11
NC
NC
14
NC
15
16
VCC
NC
17
18
NC
19
20
21
L3 (Ferrite)
30 Ω
C2
1 nF
VCC1
22
23
24
GND
GND
25
GND
1
VCC
J3
2
GND
1
J4
J1-6
TXEN
1
2
2
3
3
L5 (Ferrite)
30 Ω
C5
0.1 µF
1
20
2
19
3
J2
RF IN
VCC
GND
VCC2
VCC3
T1
1:1
R4
75 Ω
C3
1 nF
4
6
15
7
14
CS
8
13
SDA
9
SCLK
10
C4
1 nF
Notes:
1. 4-layer board. 2nd layer is ground plane.
2. Place C5 and C6 as close to pin as possible.
3. C1 is tantalum, size code Y.
4. All other components are 0603 size.
5. Replace R6 with 0 Ω resistor if 75 Ω connector is used.
3
Gain Control
and Serial Bus
C10
15 pF
T2
4:1
R6
24 Ω
J7
RF OUT
C11
15 pF
C7
220 pF
C9
100 pF
12
J6
J5
11
3322410-
VCC3
17
16
R5
75 Ω
C6
0.1 µF
18
Power
Control
5
GND
GND
GND
C1
10 µF
(10 V)
L4 (Ferrite)
30 Ω
VCC1
GND
GND
+
VCC2
VCC
12
13
JP1
VCC
NC
NC
9
10
L1 (Ferrite)
30 Ω
1
J1-5
SHDN
1
2
2
3
3
VCC
GND
PCB Layout Considerations
The RF3322 evaluation board can be used as a guide for the layout in your application. Care should be taken in laying
out the RF3322 in other applications. The RF3322 will have similar results if the following guidelines are taken into consideration:
• Make sure underside of package is soldered to a good ground on the PCB.
• Move C2, C9, C10, and C11 as close to T1 as possible.
• Keep input and output traces as short as possible.
• Ensure a good ground plane by using multiple vias to the ground plane.
Use a low noise power supply along with decoupling capacitors.
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Evaluation Board Layout
Board Size 2.5” x 2.5”
Board Thickness 0.058”, Board Material FR-4, Multi-Layer
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Gain versus Frequency
Gain versus Gain Control Word
30.0
28.0
20.0
18.0
Gain Control Word = 29
10.0
Voltage Gain (dB)
Gain Control Word = 0
0.0
-10.0
8.0
-2.0
3
-12.0
-20.0
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Voltage Gain (dB)
Gain Control Word = 58
-22.0
-30.0
-32.0
0
50
100
150
200
250
0
10
20
Frequency (MHz)
30
40
50
60
Gain Control Word
Current versus Gain Control Word
Second Harmonic versus Frequency
0
65 MHz
135
42 MHz
-10
5 MHz
-20
Second Harmonic (dBc)
Current (mA)
125
115
105
-30
-40
-50
-60
95
-70
85
-80
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Gain Control Word
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Frequency (MHz)
Third Harmonic versus Frequency
0
65 MHz
42 MHz
-10
5 MHz
Third Harmonic (dBc)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
Frequency (MHz)
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General Description
The RF3322 PCBA is a fully assembled evaluation
board of the RF3322 reverse path high output power
programmable gain amplifier, useful for providing a
demonstration of the RF3322’s functionality. The
RF3322 PCBA is a digitally controlled variable gain
amplifier capable of driving a 75Ω source. The RF3322
is designed to send cable modem data with QPSK or
QAM modulated format at frequencies between 5MHz
and 65MHz. The gain is controlled by an 7-bit serial
data word which adjusts the output gain from -30dB to
+28dB.
The kit includes a fully functional evaluation board
along with a serial data cable and software. The cable
connects directly to the parallel port of a standard PC.
The software is used to control the serially programmable gain through a simple, easy to understand user
interface.
Input and output to the evaluation board is provided
through 50Ω SMA connectors. The input and output of
the evaluation board is matched to 50Ω and connected
through a balun for single-ended operation. This allows
easy connection to test equipment, but the evaluation
board can easily be converted to a 75Ω input and output, or for differential input and output. The output circuit is matched using a 24Ω series resistor which is
used to bring the load impedance up to 75Ω when
using standard 50Ω test equipment. This will introduce
a loss which must be accounted for in all measurements (see measurement section and evaluation board
schematic for more detail.)
PCBA Details
Input Circuit
The input to the RF3322 is differential and the impedance is 75Ω; However, for ease of testing, the evaluation board has been changed to single-ended and the
impedance has been matched to 50Ω. If a 75Ω input is
required, simply replace the 50Ω SMA connector with
a 75Ω F-style connector and remove R4 and R5.
device to 75Ω. This introduces a voltage loss of 3.5dB
which must be accounted for in all measurements.
Some spectrum analyzers have a setting to account for
this method of 75Ω testing (e.g., on a Rhode &
Schwartz spectrum analyzer the input can be set to
'”75Ω RAZ” and the loss is accounted for automatically). A more accurate way of making this measurement is to use a 75Ω spectrum analyzer, or use a
matching transformer or minimum loss pad. This
ensures that the source impedance seen by the equipment is also 75Ω. If a 75Ω output is required, simply
replace the 50Ω SMA connector (J7) with a 75Ω Fstyle connector and replace R5 with a 0Ω jumper. The
evaluation board is tested with a Coilcraft balun; however, additional baluns may be used as long as care is
taken in modifying the decoupling capacitors around
the balun. These capacitors can greatly affect the harmonic suppression. Other baluns may be used but
should be tested for second and third order harmonic
suppression.
Transmit Enable
The transmit enable can be set to “continuous on” by
placing the TXEN jumper in the right-hand position
(right-hand position when viewing the top of the evaluation board with the 25-pin connector closest to the
viewer) and placing the associated GND/VCC jumper
in the “VCC” position. The transmit enable can be set
to “continuous off” by placing the GND/VCC jumper in
the “GND” position. If a computer controlled signal is
used (J1), place the TXEN jumper in the left-hand position.
TX EN
VCC
TX EN
GND
GND
Continuous ON
A
VCC
Continuous OFF
B
TX EN
VCC
GND
Software Controlled
C
Figure 1. TX Enable Configuration
Output Circuit
The output of the RF3322 is differential and the impedance is 300Ω. In normal applications this is converted
into a single-ended 75Ω output using a 2:1 (voltage
ratio) transformer with a center-tap on the secondary
which supplies power to the output stage. The evaluation board is configured for use with 50Ω test equipment. This has been achieved with a 24Ω resistor in
series with the output to increase the load seen by the
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Shutdown Enable
Shutdown enable can be set to be “continuous on”
(chip enabled) by placing the SHDN jumper in the
right-hand position and placing the associated GND/
VCC jumper in the “VCC” position. Shutdown enable
can be set to “continuous off” (chip disabled) by placing
the associated GND/VCC jumper in the “GND” position. If a computer controlled signal is used (J1), place
the SHDN jumper in the left-hand position.
SHDN
GND
SHDN
VCC
Continuous ON
A
GND
VCC
Continuous OFF
B
SHDN
GND
VCC
Software Controlled
C
Figure 2. SHDN Enable Configuration
VCC Settings
VCC1 should be set to 5.0VDC.
Evaluation Board Setup
Equipment Needed
• Signal Generator
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Power Supply (5.0V@300mA)
• RF3322 PCBA
• Serial Cable (included with kit)
• Standard PC
• Three-Wire Bus Software
Optional Equipment
• Variable Low-Pass or Band-Pass Filters
• Power Meter
• Second Signal Generator with Modulation for ACPR
and IP2, IP3 Testing
• Arbitrary Wave Generator
• Two-Channel Oscilloscope
Unzip the file using WinZip 7.0 or higher (http://
www.winzip.com). Unzip to a temporary directory and
run RF3322.exe.
The 7-bit Gain Control Word (GCW) in the data latch
determines the gain setting in the RF3322. The gain
control data (SDA) load sequence is initiated by a falling edge on CS. The SDA is serially loaded (MSB first)
into the 7-bit shift register at each rising edge of the
clock. While CS is low, the data latch holds the previous data word allowing the gain level to remain
unchanged. After seven clock cycles the new data
word is fully loaded and CS is switched high. This
enables the data latch and the loaded register data is
passed to the gain control block with the updated gain
value. Also at this CS transition, the internal clock is
disabled, thus inhibiting new serial input data.
Software and Cable
Figure 3 shows the cable configuration. Connect the
cable into the LPT1 port of the computer running the
software. Connect the other end of the cable to the 25pin connector of the evaluation board. Executing the
software (RF3322.exe) will produce the screen shown
in Figure 4. The user may set the gain of the evaluation
board by sliding the gain control switch to the desired
gain setting. Pressing the Preset Gain Value buttons
automatically sets the gain of the unit to the value
shown on the button. The Automatic Gain Adjustment
when set to “Cycle” will automatically cycle through all
of the gain steps (0-58) in seconds (at the rate set by
the user). The user may place the unit in sleep, shutdown and transmit enable/disable modes by checking
the corresponding box. The bit pattern being sent to
the PCBA is shown at the bottom of the screen. See
README_3322.txt file for proper pin/signal mapping
for the 25 pin interface.
Software Setup
To install the software, you need a computer with the
following.
• 133MHz Pentium processor
• 16MB RAM
• Hard Drive with 5MB free space
• Free 25-pin LPT port
• VGA Monitor
The software may be downloaded from www.rfmd.com
by following these steps.
Select the “Product Support” tab;
Select “Evaluation Board Information”;
Select “RF3322”.
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Ground
6
TX Enable Line
5
SHUTDOWN Line
4
CLK Line
3
Data Line
2
CS Line
18
25 Pin D-Connector (Back View)
Figure 3. Cable Configuration
Hardware Setup
Gain and Harmonic Distortion Test Setup
To test the gain of the RF3322 PCBA, connect a lowpass or band-pass filter to the output of the signal generator. Use a filter just above the frequency you want to
test. The filter is used to attenuate any harmonics output by the signal generator. Connect the signal generator to the power meter and measure the power.
Compare with modulation enabled and disabled to
make sure the meter was measuring average rather
than peak power. No more than 0.2dB difference in
power should be observed. An offset on the signal generator may be needed to match the level shown on the
power meter. The signal generator should then be connected directly to a spectrum analyzer. Make sure the
output of the signal generator is the same as the input
read by the spectrum analyzer. Adjust the offset of the
spectrum analyzer until the signal out is the same as
the signal in on the spectrum analyzer. Turn off the RF
and modulation. Check positioning of the jumpers on
the board. Refer to the PCBA section of this application note to verify proper positions. Connect the output
of the signal generator to J2: RFIN of the PCB. Connect J7: RFOUT to the spectrum analyzer. Ensure that
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Figure 4. On-Screen Display
you are accounting correctly for the losses in the 75Ω
to 50Ω conversion at the output of the device; there is
an output voltage loss of 3.5dB for the evaluation
board in its standard configuration (see output stage
circuit description). Connect one end of the serial cable
into the computer and the other end into J1 of the PCB.
Connect +5.0VDC into V+ and ground into GND(JP1).
Turn on the DC power and turn on RF from the signal
generator. Set the GCW to 58 and make sure TX
Enable is checked. The amplified signal should be displayed on the spectrum analyzer. The harmonics can
also be viewed with this setup. As you change the
GCW from 58 to 0 (in steps of one), there will be a 1dB
change in the output of the PCB.
ACPR Test Setup
To test the ACPR of the RF3322 PCBA set modulation
to:
• QPSK
• 2Bits/Sym
• 160ksps
• α=0.25
• PRBS-20bit Data
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Set signal generator to:
• 45MHz,
• -13.0dBm output power,
• 0dB offset.
will be displayed on the oscilloscope. Measure the
amount of time between 90% of the TXEN turn-on to
where the output signal reaches 90% of full turn-on.
This is defined as the transmit turn-on time.
Connect 50MHz coaxial filter to output, then to output
cable.
To measure the transient pulse, replace the signal generator input with a 50Ω terminator and repeat the steps
above. Measure the size of the transient. This can be
affected by the CRAMP capacitor (C7), and the output
balun and capacitor values around the balun. Larger
values of CRAMP will decrease the transient voltage
and increase the TX enable time.
Zero and calibrate the power meter. Connect signal
generator to power meter and set offset on signal generator until power meter reads -13.0dBm. Make sure
power meter reads the same (±0.2dBm) with modulation enabled and disabled to verify power meter is
measuring average power rather than peak power.
Check positioning of the jumpers on the board. Refer
to the PCBA section of this application note to verify
proper positions. Connect the output of the signal generator to J2: RFIN of the PCB. Connect J7: RFOUT to
the power meter. Connect one end of the serial cable
into the computer and the other end into P1 of the
PCB. Connect +5.0VDC into VCC and ground into GND.
Turn on the DC power and turn on RF and modulation
from the signal generator. Set the GCW to 58 and
make sure TX Enable is checked. Measure and record
channel power at RFOUT using the power meter
(accounting for 75/50 conversion losses). Connect
RFOUT to spectrum analyzer and adjust offset of the
spectrum analyzer until the channel power displayed
by the spectrum analyzer is equal to the channel power
recorded in the previous step (Channel bandwidth=
200kHz). Now use the spectrum analyzer to measure
relative ACP (this way the uncertainties in the spectrum analyzer power measurement are immaterial).
The ACP is measured in 200kHz channel bandwidths
at a 220kHz offset (i.e., from 20kHz to 220kHz outside
the channel). As you increase the input power, you will
notice a degradation of the ACP upper and lower
bands. Datasheet performance is measured at an
input level of 34dBmV.
PCB Layout Considerations
The RF3322 Evaluation board can be used as a guide
for the layout in your application. Care should be taken
in laying out the RF3322 in other applications. The
RF3322 will have similar results if the following guidelines are taken into consideration:
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Make sure underside of package is soldered to a
good ground on the PCB.
Move C2, C9, C10, and C11 as close to T1 as possible.
Keep input and output traces as short as possible.
Ensure a good ground plane by using multiple vias
to the ground plane.
Use a low noise power supply along with decoupling capacitors.
Transmit Turn-On and Turn-Off Transients
Use an Arbitrary Waveform Generator set to a 3V
square wave, 5% duty cycle, 120Hz as the input to the
transmit enable. Set a signal generator to 10MHz,
-13.0dbm output power, 0dB offset. Connect output of
the signal generator to J2, RFIN of the PCB. Remove
the TXEN jumper and connect the arbitrary wave generator square wave output to the center pin of the
TXEN 3-pin header. Connect the output of the evaluation board to the oscilloscope (channel 1). Connect the
TXEN signal from the arbitrary wave generator to
channel 2 of the oscilloscope and trigger off of the rising edge. As the TXEN line is sent, the oscilloscope
will trigger and capture the pulsed RFOUT signal. This
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Special Handling Information for Shrunk Small
Outline Package (SSOP1-EPP) Products
These packages are considered JEDEC Level 5 for
moisture sensitivity and require special handling to
assure reliable performance.
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The exposed copper slug on the bottom of the package
improves both thermal and electrical performance.
Since the RFIC is mounted directly on the thermal
slug, and the slug is soldered directly on the PCB, the
thermal resistance to the PCB is minimized. Also, the
RF ground for the amplifier is established through this
copper slug as it is soldered to the ground plane on the
PCB. This offers the least inductance ground path
available.
Care must be taken when soldering these packages to
the PCB. They are currently considered JEDEC Level
5 for moisture sensitivity. Therefore the parts must be
handled in a dry environment prior to soldering, as is
specified in the JEDEC specification. Specifically,
RFMD recommends the following procedure prior to
assembly:
1. Dry-bake the parts at 125°C for 24 hours minimum.
Note: the shipping tubes cannot withstand 125°C
baking temperature.
2. Parts delivered on tape and reel are already drybaked and dry-packed. These may be stored for up
to one year, but must be assembled within 48 hours
after opening the bag.
3. Assemble the dry-baked parts within two days of
removal from the oven.
4. During this two-day period, the parts must be stored
in humidity less than 60%.
IMPORTANT!
If the two-day period is exceeded, then this procedure
must be repeated prior to assembly.
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