AD ADL5519ACPZ-R2

Preliminary Technical Data
1 MHz to 10 GHz, 50 dB
Dual Log Detector/Controller
ADL5519
COMR
VPSA
ADJA
VPSR
TEMP
CLPA
VSTA
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
TEMP
INHA 25
INLA 26
CHANNEL A
Log Detector
COMR 27
PWDN 28
OUTA
OUTB
COMR 29
CHANNEL B
Log Detector
INLB 31
INHB 32
The ADL5519 is a dual-demodulating logarithmic amplifier,
using the AD8317 core. It has the capability of accurately
converting an RF input signal to a corresponding decibel-scaled
output. The ADL5519 provides accurately scaled, independent,
logarithmic outputs of both RF measurement channels.
Difference output ports, which measure the difference between
the two channels, are also available. The on-chip channel
matching makes the log-amp channel difference outputs
extremely stable with temperature and process variations. The
device also includes a useful temperature sensor with an
accurately scaled voltage proportional to temperature, specified
over the device operating temperature range.
The ADL5519 maintains accurate log conformance for signals of
1 MHz to 8 GHz and provides useful operation to 10 GHz. The
input dynamic range is typically 50 dB (re: 50 Ω) with error less
than ±1 dB. The ADL5519 has 8/10 ns response time (fall
time/rise time) that enables RF burst detection to a pulse rate of
beyond 50 MHz. The device provides unprecedented logarithmic
intercept stability vs. ambient temperature conditions. A supply of
3.0 V to 5.5 V is required to power the device. Current
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
COMR
1
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
25
NC
26
OUTA
27
FBKA
28
OUTP
29
OUTN
30
FBKB
31
OUTB
32
NC
BIAS
ADJB
RF transmitter PA setpoint control and level monitoring
Power monitoring in radiolink transmitters
RSSI measurement in base stations, WLAN, WiMAX, radar
Antenna VSWR monitor
Dual-channel wireless infrastructure radios
COMR 30
VPSB
APPLICATIONS
COMR
Wide bandwidth: 1 MHz to 10 GHz
Dual-channel and channel difference outputs ports
Integrated accurately scaled temperature sensor
50 dB dynamic range up to 8 GHz
Stability over temperature ±0.5 dB
Low noise measurement/controller output VOUT
Pulse response time: 8/10 ns (fall/rise)
Small footprint 5 mm x 5 mm LFCSP package
Supply operation: 3.0 V to 5.5 V @ 65 mA
Fabricated using high speed SiGe process
COMR
FEATURES
Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram
consumption is typically 65 mA, and it decreases to 1 mA when
the device is disabled.
The device is capable of supplying four log-amp measurements
simultaneously. Linear-in-dB measurements are provided at
OUTA and OUTB, with conveniently scaled slopes of -22
mV/dB. The log-amp difference between OUTA and OUTB is
available as differential or single-ended signals at OUTP and
OUTN. An optional voltage applied to VLVL provides a
common mode reference level to offset OUTP and OUTN
above ground. On-chip wide bandwidth output op amps are
connected to accommodate flexible configurations that support
many system solutions.
The ADL5519 can be easily configured to provide a control
voltage to a power amplifier at any output pin. Since the output
can be used for controller applications, special attention has
been paid to minimize wideband noise
The ADL5519 is fabricated on a SiGe bipolar IC process and is
available in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 32-lead LFCSP package for an
operating temperature range of −40oC to +125oC..
Rev. PrB
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ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Setpoint Interface, VST[A, B] ................................................... 15
Applications....................................................................................... 1
Output Interface, OUT[A, B] ................................................... 15
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Difference Output, OUT[P, N]................................................. 15
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Measurement Mode ................................................................... 16
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 9
Controller Mode......................................................................... 17
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 9
Temperature Compensation Adjustment................................ 20
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions........................... 10
Device Calibration and Error Calculation.............................. 20
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 12
Altering the Slope....................................................................... 21
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13
Output Filtering.......................................................................... 21
Using the ADL5519 ........................................................................ 14
Basis for Error Calculations ...................................................... 21
Basic Connections ...................................................................... 14
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 23
Input Signal Coupling................................................................ 14
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 27
Temperature Sensor Interface................................................... 14
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 27
Power-Down Interface............................................................... 15
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
SPECIFICATIONS
VPOS = 5 V, CLPF = 1000 pF, TA = 25°C, 52.3 Ω termination resistor at INHI, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
Conditions
SIGNAL INPUT INTERFACE
Specified Frequency Range
DC Common-Mode Voltage
INH[A, B] (Pins 19. 24)
MEASUREMENT MODE
OUT[A, B] (Pins 12, 7) shorted to VST[A,B] (Pin 13, 6),
OUT[P, N] (Pins 10, 9) shorted to FBK[A, B] [Pins 11, 8]
respectively, sinusoidal input signal, error referred to
best fit line using linear regression @ PINH[A, B] = −40
dBm and −20 dBm, TA = +25°C
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
f = 100 MHz
Min
0.001
Max
Unit
10
GHz
V
VPOS – 0.6
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
Typ
Ω||pF
dB
TBD
TA = +25°C
50
−40°C < TA < +85°C
46
dB
−40°C < TA < +125°C
TBD
dB
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
±1 dB error
−3
dBm
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
±1 dB error
−53
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
dBm
TBD
−22
TBD
mV/dB
TBD
15
TBD
dBm
Output Voltage - High Power In
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
TBD
0.58
TBD
V
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
TBD
1.27
TBD
V
Temperature Sensitivity
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
TBD
dB
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm
TBD
dB
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
TBD
dB
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
TBD
dB
TBD
dB
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
TBD
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm, −25 dBm
TBD
dB
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm, −25 dBm
TBD
dB
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm, −25 dBm
TBD
dB
TBD
dB
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation
f = 900 MHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Freq separation = 1 kHz
TBD
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
TBD
dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
TBD
dB
TBD
50
46
TBD
−3
−53
−22
15
0.58
1.27
Ω||pF
dB
dB
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
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TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
ADL5519
Parameter
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation
f = 1.9 GHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation
f = 2.2 GHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
Preliminary Technical Data
Conditions
Min
Typ
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
950||0.38
50
48
TBD
−4
−54
−22
14
0.54
1.21
Ω||pF
dB
dB
Freq separation = 1 kHz
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
Max
Unit
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
Freq separation = 1 kHz
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
TBD
50
47
TBD
Ω||pF
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
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Preliminary Technical Data
Parameter
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation 1
f = 3.6 GHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation 2
ADL5519
Conditions
Min
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -15 dBm
25°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
-20°C < TA <25°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 to -40 dBm
±.25
±.25
±.25
±.5
Freq separation = 1 kHz
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
Typ
Max
Unit
−5
−55
−22
14
0.53
1.20
dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
TBD
42
40
TBD
−6
−48
−22
11
0.47
1.16
Ω||pF
dB
dB
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm, −25 dBm
Freq separation = 1 kHz
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
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dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ADL5519
Parameter
f = 5.8 GHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Input B to OUTA Isolation 3
f = 8 GHz
Input Impedance
OUT[A, B] ±1 dB Dynamic Range
OUT[A, B] Maximum Input Level
OUT[A, B] Minimum Input Level
OUT[A, B, P, N] Slope
OUT[A, B] Intercept
Output Voltage - High Power In
Output Voltage - Low Power In
Temperature Sensitivity
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
Temperature Sensitivity
Input A to Input B Isolation
Input A to OUTB Isolation
Preliminary Technical Data
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm, −25 dBm
Freq separation = 1 kHz
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
TBD
50
48
TBD
−4
−54
−22
16
0.59
1.27
Ω||pF
dB
dB
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
TBD
44
Ω||pF
dB
dB
−2
−46
−22
21
0.7
1.39
dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mV/dB
dBm
V
V
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ADJA = ADJB = TBD to GND
TA = +25°C
−40°C < TA < +85°C
−40°C < TA < +125°C
±1 dB error
±1 dB error
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
Pins OUT[A, B] @ PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
Deviation from OUT[A, B] @ 25°C
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm
±1 dB error
−40°C < TA < 85°C
OUTP-OUTN Dynamic Gain Range
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −10 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −25 dBm, −25 dBm
−40°C < TA < 85°C; PINH[A, B] = −40 dBm, −25 dBm
Freq separation = 1 kHz
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dB
dB
dB
dB
Preliminary Technical Data
Parameter
ADL5519
Conditions
Min
Input B to OUTA Isolation
PINHB = −50 dBm, OUTB = OUTBPINHB ± 1 dB
PINHA = −50 dBm, OUTA = OUTAPINHA ± 1 dB
OUTPUT INTERFACE
OUT[A, B] Voltage Range Min
OUT[A, B] (Pins 12, 7), OUT[P, N] (Pins 10, 9)
OUT[P, N] output
OUT[P, N] Voltage Range Min
Source/Sink Current
Small Signal Bandwidth
Output Noise
Fall Time
Fall Time
Rise Time
Rise Time
Video Bandwidth (or Envelope
Bandwidth)
SETPOINT INTERFACE
Nominal Input Range
Logarithmic Scale Factor
Logarithmic Intercept
Input Resistance
DIFFERENCE LEVEL ADJUST
Voltage Range
OUT[P, N] Voltage Range
Input Impedance
VST[A, B] = TBD RFIN = open RL ≥ 240Ω to ground
VST[A, B] = 0V RFIN = open RL ≥ 240Ω to ground
OUT[A, B] = OUT[P, N]
FBK[A, B] = TBD RFIN = open RL ≥ 240Ω to ground
FBK[A, B] = 0V RFIN = open RL ≥ 240Ω to ground
Output held at 1V to 1% change
RFIN = −10 dBm, from CLP[A,B] to OUT[A,B]
RF Input = 2.2 GHz, –10 dBm, fNOISE = 100 kHz,
CLP[A,B] = open
Input level = no signal to –10 dBm, 90% to 10%,
CLP[A,B] = 8 pF
Input level = no signal to –10 dBm, 90% to 10%,
CLP[A,B] = open;
Input level = −10 dBm to no signal, 10% to 90%,
CLP[A, B] = 8 pF
Input level = −10 dBm to no signal, 10% to 90%,
CLP[A,B] = open,
VST[A, B] (Pins 13, 6)
Input level = 0 dBm, measurement mode
Input level = –50 dBm, measurement mode
Input level = −20 dBm, controller mode, VST[A,B] = 1
V
VLVL (Pin 4)
OUT[P, N] = FBK[A, B]
OUT[P, N] = FBK[A, B]
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
Input Resistance
Disable Threshold Voltage
ADJ[A, B] (Pins 17, 2)
ADJ[A, B] = 0.9 V, sourcing 50 μA
ADJ[A, B] = open
VOLTAGE REFERENCE
Output Voltage
Temperature Sensitivity
Current Limit Source/Sink
VREF (Pin 3)
−40°C < TA < +85°C
Typ
TBD
TBD
VLVL
TBD
TBD
2.2
TBD
TBD
V
V
TBD
ns
TBD
ns
TBD
ns
TBD
ns
50
MHz
0.5
1.75
−45
TBD
40
V
V
dB/V
V
V
mA
MHz
nV/√Hz
kΩ
TBD
TBD
TBD
Ω||pF
13
VPOS – 0.4
kΩ
V
1.15
TBD
3/3
V
mV/oC
mA
V
mV/oC
mA/uA
V
V
μA
μA
μs
TEMP (Pin 15)
−40°C < TA < +125°C
1.3
4.5
5/40
POWER-DOWN INTERFACE
Logic Level to Enable
Logic Level to Disable
Input Current
Pin PWDN
Logic LO enables
Logic HI disables
Logic HI PWDN = 5 V
Logic LO PWDN = 0 V
PWDN LO to OUTA/OUTB at 100% final value,
CLPA/B = Open, CHPA/B = 10 nF, RF in = 0 dBm
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
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Unit
dB
dB
TEMPERATURE REFERENCE
Output Voltage
Temperature Sensitivity
Current Limit Source/Sink
Enable Time
Max
TBD
TBD
V
V
ADL5519
Parameter
Disable Time
POWER INTERFACE
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
vs. Temperature
Disable Current
Preliminary Technical Data
Conditions
Min
Typ
3.0
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +125°C
ADJ[A,B] = PWDN = VPOS
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Max
TBD
PWDN HI to OUTA/OUTB at 10% final value,
CLPA/B = Open, CHPA/B = 10nF, RF in = 0 dBm
VPS[A, B, R] (Pins 18, 1, 16)
μs
5.5
65
TBD
1
Unit
V
mA
μA/°C
mA
Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter
Supply Voltage: VPSA, VPSB, VPSR
VSET Voltage: VSTA, VSTB
Input Power (Single-Ended, Re: 50 Ω)
INHA, INLA, INHB, INLB
Internal Power Dissipation
θJA
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature (Soldering 60 sec)
Rating
5.7 V
0 to VPOS
12 dBm
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
55°C/W
165°C
−40°C to +125°C
−65°C to +150°C
260°C
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
INHB
INLB
COMR
COMR
PWDN
COMR
INLA
INHA
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
COMR
COMR
VPSB
ADJB
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ADL5519
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
COMR
COMR
VPSA
ADJA
VPSR
TEMP
CLPA
VSTA
NC
OUTB
FBKB
OUTN
OUTP
FBKA
OUTA
NC
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
PIN
1
2
3
4
Name
COMR
COMR
VPSB
ADJB
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
NC
OUTB
FBKB
OUTN
OUTP
FBKA
OUTA
NC
VSTA
CLPA
TEMP
VPSR
21
ADJA
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
VPSA
COMR
COMR
INHA
INLA
COMR
PWDN
Description
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
Positive Supply for Channel B. Must be the same as VPS[A/R]. Apply 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage.
Dual function pin. Channel B Temperature adjust. Connect a resistor to ground to vary temperature
compensation. Connect to VPS[A/B/R] to power down Channel B.
1.15V voltage reference
DC common mode adjust for difference output
Loop filter pin for Channel B
Setpoint Control input for Channel B
No Connect
Output voltage for Channel B
Difference op-amp feedback pin
Difference output (OUTB - OUTA + VLVL)
Difference output (OUTA - OUTB + VLVL)
Difference op-amp feedback pin
Output voltage for Channel A
No Connect
Setpoint Control input for Channel A
Loop filter pin for Channel A
Temp Sensor output (1.3V with 4.5mV/oC slope)
Positive Supply for difference output and temperature sensor. Must be the same as VPS[A/B]. Apply
3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage.
Dual function pin. Channel A Temperature adjust. Connect a resistor to ground to vary temperature
compensation. Connect to VPS[A/B/R] to power down Channel A.
Positive Supply for Channel A. Must be the same as VPS[B/R]. Apply 3.0V to 5.5V supply voltage.
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
AC coupled RF input for Channel A
AC coupled RF common for Channel A
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
Power down for difference output and Temp Sensor
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Preliminary Technical Data
29
30
31
32
COMR
COMR
INLB
INHB
Paddle
ADL5519
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
Common for difference output and Temp Sensor
AC coupled RF common for Channel B
AC coupled RF input for Channel B
Internally connected to COMR
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ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VP = 5 V; TA = +25°C, –40°C, +85°C; CLPA/B = OPEN. Colors: +25°C black, –40°C blue, +85°C red.
Figure 3: OUT[A, B] Voltage and Log Conformance vs. Input Amplitude
at 450 MHz, Typical Device, ADJ[A, B] = 0 V, Sine Wave, Differential
Drive,
Figure 6: OUT[P, N]Gain and Log Conformance vs. Input Amplitude at
450 MHz, Typical Device, ADJ[A, B] = 0 V, Sine Wave, Differential Drive
(Note that the OUTP and OUTN Error Curves Overlap)
Figure 4: Distribution of OUT[A, B] Voltage and Error over Temperature
After Ambient Normalization vs. Input Amplitude for at Least 30
Devices from Multiple Lots, Frequency = 450 MHz, ADJ[A, B] = 0 V, Sine
Wave, Differential Drive
Figure 7: Distribution of [OUTP − OUTN] Gain and Error over
Temperature After Ambient Normalization vs. Input Amplitude for at
Least 30 Devices from Multiple Lots, Frequency = 450 MHz, ADJ[A, B] =
0 V, Sine Wave, Differential Drive, PIN Ch. B = −25 dBm, Channel A
Swept
Figure 5: Distribution of [OUTA – OUTB] Gain vs. Input Amplitude over
Temperature for at Least 30 Devices from Multiple Lots, Frequency =
450 MHz, ADJ[A, B] = 0 V, Sine Wave, Differential Drive
Figure 8: OUT[A, B] Voltage and Log Conformance vs. Input Amplitude
at 880 MHz, Typical Device, ADJ[A, B] = 0.5 V, Sine Wave, Differential
Drive,
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
THEORY OF OPERATION
COMR
COMR
VPSA
ADJA
VPSR
TEMP
CLPA
VSTA
The ADL5519 is a dual-channel 6-stage demodulating
logarithmic amplifier, specifically designed for use in RF
measurement and power control applications at frequencies
up to 10 GHz. Sharing much of its design with the AD8317
logarithmic detector/controller, the ADL5519 maintains tight
intercept variability vs. temperature over a 50 dB range. Each
measurement channel offers equivalent performance to the
AD8317. The complete circuit block diagram is shown in
Figure 9.
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
The maximum input with ±1 dB log-conformance error is
typically 0 dBm (re: 50 Ω). The noise spectral density referred
to the input is 1.15 nV/√Hz, which is equivalent to a voltage of
118 μV rms in a 10.5 GHz bandwidth or a noise power of −66
dBm (re: 50 Ω). This noise spectral density sets the lower limit
of the dynamic range. However, the low end accuracy of the
ADL5519 is enhanced by specially shaping the demodulating
transfer characteristic to partially compensate for errors due to
internal noise. The common pin, COMR, provides a quality low
impedance connection to the printed circuit board (PCB) ground.
The package paddle, which is internally connected to the
COMR pin, should also be grounded to the PCB to reduce
thermal impedance from the die to the PCB.
TEMP
INHA 25
INLA 26
CHANNEL A
Log Detector
COMR 27
PWDN 28
OUTA
OUTB
COMR 29
COMR 30
CHANNEL B
Log Detector
INLB 31
INHB 32
25
NC
26
OUTA
27
FBKA
28
OUTP
29
OUTN
30
FBKB
31
OUTB
32
NC
4
5
6
7
8
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
COMR
3
ADJB
2
VPSB
1
COMR
BIAS
The logarithmic function is approximated in a piecewise
fashion by six cascaded gain stages. (For a more comprehensive
explanation of the logarithm approximation, please refer to the
AD8307 data sheet, available at www.analog.com.) The cells
have a nominal voltage gain of 9 dB each and a 3 dB bandwidth
of 10.5 GHz. Using precision biasing, the gain is stabilized over
temperature and supply variations. The overall dc gain is high,
due to the cascaded nature of the gain stages. An offset
compensation loop is included to correct for offsets within the
cascaded cells. At the output of each of the gain stages, a squarelaw detector cell is used to rectify the signal.
The RF signal voltages are converted to a fluctuating differential
current having an average value that increases with signal level.
Along with the six gain stages and detector cells, an additional
detector is included at the input of each measurement channel,,
providing a 50 dB dynamic range in total. After the detector
currents are summed and filtered, the following function is
formed at the summing node:
Figure 9. Block Diagram
Each measurement channel is a fully differential design
and uses a proprietary, high speed SiGe process, extending
high frequency performance. Figure 10 shows the basic
diagram of the ADL5519’s channel A signal path, the
functionality is identical for channel B.
ID × log10(VIN/VINTERCEPT)
where:
DET
DET
DET
V
I
VSTA
I
V
OUTA
DET
CLPA
ID is the internally set detector current.
VIN is the input signal voltage.
VINTERCEPT is the intercept voltage (that is, when VIN = VINTERCEPT,
the output voltage would be 0 V, if it were capable of going to 0 V).
INHA
INLA
Figure 10. Single Channel Block Diagram
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ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
USING THE ADL5519
BASIC CONNECTIONS
CURRENT
VPSA
The ADL5519 is specified for operation up to 10 GHz; as a
result, low impedance supply pins with adequate isolation
between functions are essential. A power supply voltage of
between 3.0 V and 5.5 V should be applied to VPSA, VPSB,
and VPSR. Power supply decoupling capacitors of 100 pF
and 0.1 μF should be connected close to these power
supply pins.
5pF
18.7kΩ
5pF
FIRST
GAIN
STAGE
18.7kΩ
INHA
2kΩ
A = 9dB
INLA
Gm
STAGE
OFFSET
COMP
VPSR
Figure 12. Single Channel Input Interface
C15
0.1μF
R4
0Ω
R3
0Ω
VPSA
C12
0.1μF
24
C4
47nF
INHA
C8
100pF
C7
100pF
SEE
TEXT
23
22
COMR COMR VPSA
SEE
TEXT
SEE
TEXT
21
20
ADJA
VPSR
19
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
18
17
TEMP CLPA
VSTA
R8
0Ω
25
INHA
NC 16
26
INLA
OUTA 15
27
COMR
FBKA 14
28
PWDN
29
COMR
30
COMR
FBKB 11
31
INLB
OUTB 10
32
INHB
NC 9
R5
52.3Ω
C3
47nF
R21
0Ω
0Ω
OUTP 13
C2
C1
47nF
R10
0Ω
R20
0Ω
47nF
INHB
COMR COMR VPSB
1
R1
1kΩ
OUTN 12
EXPOSED PADDLE
R6
52.3Ω
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
R9
ADL5519ACPZ
2
C11
100pF
3
ADJB
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
4
5
6
7
8
SEE
TEXT
R7
0Ω
SEE
TEXT
While the input can be reactively matched, in general this is not
necessary. An external 52.3 Ω shunt resistor (connected on the
signal side of the input coupling capacitors, as shown in
Figure 11) combines with the relatively high input impedance
to give an adequate broadband 50 Ω match.
R2
1kΩ
DIFF OUT +
DIFF OUT –
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
R12
0Ω
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
R11
0Ω
C16
0.1μF
VPSB
Figure 11. Basic Connections
The paddle of the LFCSP_VD package is internally
connected to COMR. For optimum thermal and electrical
performance, the paddle should be soldered to a low
impedance ground plane.
INPUT SIGNAL COUPLING
The coupling time constant, 50 × CC/2, forms a high-pass
corner with a 3 dB attenuation at fHP = 1/(2π × 50 × CC ), where
C1 = C2 = CC. Using the typical value of 47 nF, this high pass
corner will be ~68 kHz. In high frequency applications, fHP
should be as large as possible to minimize the coupling of
unwanted low frequency signals. In low frequency applications,
a simple RC network forming a low-pass filter should be added
at the input for similar reasons. This should generally be placed
at the generator side of the coupling capacitors, thereby
lowering the required capacitance value for a given high-pass
corner frequency.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR INTERFACE
The ADL5519 provides a temperature sensor output capable of
driving about 1.6 mA. The temperature scaling factor of the
output voltage is approximately 2 mV/°C. The typical absolute
voltage at 25°C is ~620 mV.
The RF inputs (INHA and INHB) are single-ended and
must be ac-coupled. INLA and INLB (input common)
should be ac-coupled to ground. Suggested coupling
capacitors are 47 nF ceramic 0402-style capacitors for input
frequencies of 1 MHz to 10 GHz. The coupling capacitors
should be mounted close to the INHA[INHB] and
INLA[INLB} pins. The coupling capacitor values can be
increased to lower the input stage’s high-pass cutoff
frequency. The high-pass corner is set by the input coupling
capacitors and the internal 10 pF high-pass capacitor. The
dc voltage on INHA[INHB] and INLA[INLB] is about one
diode voltage drop below the supply voltage.
VPSR
INTERNAL
VPTAT
TEMP
12kΩ
4kΩ
COMR
Figure 13. TEMP Interface Simplified Schematic
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
VPS[A, B]
POWER-DOWN INTERFACE
The operating and stand-by currents for the ADL5519 at
25°C are approximately 65 mA and 1 mA, respectively. The
PWDN and ADJ[A,B] pins are connected to the base of
and NPN transistor to force a power down condition.
Typically, when PWDN is pulled >2.5 V, the ADL5519 is
powered down from 65mA to <1mA. The output reaches
to within 0.1 dB of its steady-state value in about 1.6 μs; the
reference voltage is available to full accuracy in a much
shorter time. This wake-up response time varies depending
on the input coupling network and the capacitance at pins
CLP[A, B].
The individual log channels can be disabled by installing a
0Ω pull up resistor from ADJ[A,B] to VPS[A,B].
CLP[A,B]
OUT[A, B]
1.2kΩ
400Ω
COMR
Figure 15. OUT[A, B] Interface Simplified Schematic
OUT[A, B] can source and sink up to 2.2 mA.
DIFFERENCE OUTPUT, OUT[P, N]
The ADL5519 incorporates two operational amplifiers with
rail-to-rail output capability to provide a channel difference
output.
SETPOINT INTERFACE, VST[A, B]
VLVL
The VSET input drives the high impedance (20 kΩ) input of
an internal op amp. The VSET voltage appears across the
internal 1.5 kΩ resistor to generate ISET. When a portion of
VOUT is applied to VSET, the feedback loop forces
1kΩ
1kΩ
OUTA
OUTB
OUTP
1kΩ
1kΩ
−ID × log10(VIN/VINTERCEPT) = ISET.
If VSET = VOUT/2x, then ISET = VOUT/(2x × 1.5 kΩ).
1kΩ
The result is
FBKA
COMR
VLVL
VPSR
1kΩ
OUTB
VOUT = (−ID × 1.5 kΩ × 2x) × log10(VIN/VINTERCEPT)
OUTN
1kΩ
1kΩ
FBKB
20kΩ
ISET
VSET
Figure 16. OUT[P, N] Interface Simplified Schematic
20kΩ
COMM
05541-025
1.5kΩ
COMM
COMR
05334-030
OUTA
VSET
VPSR
Figure 14. VST[A, B] Interface Simplified Schematic
The slope is given by –ID × 2x × 1.5 kΩ = −22 mV/dB × x. For
example, if a resistor divider to ground is used to generate a
VSET voltage of VOUT/2, then x = 2. The slope is set to −880
V/decade or −44 mV/dB.
OUTPUT INTERFACE, OUT[A, B]
The OUT[A,B] pin is driven by a PNP output stage. An
internal 10 Ω resistor is placed in series with the output and
the OUT[A,B] pin. The rise time of the output is limited
mainly by the slew on CLP[A,B]. The fall time is an RClimited slew given by the load capacitance and the pulldown resistance at OUT[A,B]. There is an internal pulldown resistor of 1.6 kΩ. A resistive load at OUT[A,B] is
placed in parallel with the internal pull-down resistor to
provide additional discharge current.
As in the case of the output drivers for OUT[A, B], the output
stages have the capability of driving 2.2 mA. OUTA and OUTB
are internally connected through 1 kΩ resistors to the inputs of
each op amp. The pin VLVL is connected to the positive terminal
of both op amps through 1 kΩ resistors to provide level shifting.
The negative feedback terminal is also made available through a
1 kΩ resistor. The input impedance of VLVL is 1 kΩ and
FBK[A, B] is 2 kΩ. See Figure 17 for the connections of these
pins.
OUTA
OUTB
27
FBKA
28
OUTP
29
OUTN
30
FBKB
Figure 17. Op Amp Connections (All Resistors are 1 kΩ ± 20%)
If OUTP is connected to FBKA, then OUTP is given as
OUTP = OUTA – OUTB + VLVL
(9)
If OUTN is connected to FBKB, then OUTN is given as
OUTN = OUTB – OUTA + VLVL
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(10)
ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
In this configuration, all four measurements, OUT[A, B, P,
N], are made available simultaneously. A differential
output can be taken from OUTP − OUTN, and VLVL can
be used to adjust the common-mode level for an ADC
connection.
The slope is very stable vs. process and temperature variation.
When base-10 logarithms are used, VSLOPE/DECADE represents the
volts/decade. A decade corresponds to 20 dB; VSLOPE/DECADE/20 =
VSLOPE/dB represents the slope in volts/dB.
As noted in Equation 1 and Equation 2, the VOUT voltage has a
negative slope. This is also the correct slope polarity to control
the gain of many power amplifiers in a negative feedback
configuration. Because both the slope and intercept vary slightly
with frequency, it is recommended to refer to the Specifications
section for application-specific values for slope and intercept.
MEASUREMENT MODE
The ADL5519 requires a single supply of 3.0 V to 5 V. The
supply is connected to the three supply pins, VPSA, VPSB,
and VPSR. Each pin should be decoupled using the two
capacitors with values equal or similar to those shown in
Figure 19. These capacitors must provide a low impedance
over the full frequency range of the input, and they should
be placed as close as possible to the positive supply pins.
Two different capacitors are used in parallel to provide a
broadband ac short to ground.
Although demodulating log amps respond to input signal voltage,
not input signal power, it is customary to discuss the amplitude
of high frequency signals in terms of power. In this case, the characteristic impedance of the system, Z0, must be known to convert
voltages to their corresponding power levels. The following
equations are used to perform this conversion:
The device is placed in measurement mode by connecting
OUTA and/or OUTB to VSTA and/or VSTB, respectively. As
seen in Figure 18, the ADL5519 has an offset voltage, a
negative slope, and a VOUT[A,B] measurement intercept at the
high end of its input signal range.
P(dBm) = 10 × log10(Vrms2/(Z0 × 1 mW))
(3)
P(dBV) = 20 × log10(Vrms/1 Vrms)
(4)
P(dBm) = P(dBV) − 10 × log10(Z0 × 1 mW/1 Vrms2)
(5)
For example, PINTERCEPT for a sinusoidal input signal expressed in
terms of dBm (decibels referred to 1 mW), in a 50 Ω system is
PINTERCEPT(dBm) = PINTERCEPT (dBV) – 10 × log10(Z0 ×
1 mW/1 Vrms2) =
(6)
+2 dBV − 10 × log10(50×10-3) = +15 dBm
For a square wave input signal in a 200 Ω system,
PINTERCEPT = −1 dBV − 10 × log10[(200 Ω × 1 mW/1Vrms2)] =
+6 dBm
Figure 18. Typical Output Voltage vs. Input Signal, Single Channel
Further information on the intercept variation dependence upon
waveform can be found in the AD8313 and AD8307 data sheets.
The output voltage vs. input signal voltage of the ADL5519
is linear-in-dB over a multidecade range. The equation for
this function is of the form
VOUT = X × VSLOPE/DEC × log10(VIN/VINTERCEPT) =
(1)
X × VSLOPE/dB × 20 × log10(VIN/VINTERCEPT)
(2)
where:
X is the feedback factor in VSET = VOUT/X.
VSLOPE/DEC is nominally –440 mV/decade or −22 mV/dB.
VINTERCEPT is the x-axis intercept of the linear-in-dB portion
of the VOUT vs. VIN curve (Figure 18).
VINTERCEPT is +2 dBV for a sinusoidal input signal.
An offset voltage, VOFFSET, of 0.35 V is internally added to
the detector signal, so that the minimum value for VOUT is
X × VOFFSET. So for X = 1, minimum VOUT is 0.35 V.
As the input signal to Channel A and Channel B are swept over
their nominal input dynamic range of +10 dBm to −50 dBm,
the output swings from 0.5 V to 1.75 V. The voltages OUTA and
OUTB are also internally applied to a difference amplifier with
a gain of two. So as the dB difference between INA and INB
ranges from approximately −30 dB to +30 dB, the difference
voltage on OUTP and OUTN swings from 0.5 V to 1.75 V.
Input differences larger than ±30 dB can be measured as long as
the absolute input level at INA and INB are within their nominal
ranges of +10 dBm to −50 dBm. However, measurement of large
differences between INA and INB are affected by on-chip signal
leakage. The common-mode level of OUTP and OUTN is set by
the voltage applied to VLVL. These output can be easily biased
up to a common-mode voltage of 2.5 V by connecting VREF to
VLVL. As the gain range is swept, OUTP swings from
approximately 0.5 V to 1.75 V and OUTN swings from 1.75 V
to 0.5 V.
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
VPSR
C15
0.1μF
R4
0Ω
R3
0Ω
VPSA
C12
0.1μF
24
C4
47nF
INHA
C8
100pF
C7
100pF
SEE
TEXT
23
22
COMR COMR VPSA
SEE
TEXT
SEE
TEXT
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
21
20
19
18
17
ADJA
VPSR
TEMP
CLPA
VSTA
R8
0Ω
25
INHA
NC 16
26
INLA
OUTA 15
R5
52.3Ω
C3
47nF
27
COMR
28
PWDN
29
COMR
FBKA 14
R21
0Ω
0Ω
ADL5519ACPZ
OUTP 13
30
COMR
FBKB 11
31
INLB
OUTB 10
C2
32
C1
47nF
R10
0Ω
R2
1kΩ
R20
0Ω
47nF
INHB
R1
1kΩ
OUTN 12
EXPOSED PADDLE
R6
52.3Ω
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
R9
INHB
DIFF OUT +
DIFF OUT –
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
NC 9
COMR COMR VPSB
1
2
C11
100pF
ADJB
VREF
4
5
3
SEE
TEXT
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
6
7
8
R7
R12
0Ω
SEE
TEXT
0Ω
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
R11
0Ω
C16
0.1μF
VPSB
Figure 19. Basic Connections for Operation in Measurement Mode
CONTROLLER MODE
OUTN = 0 V
In addition to being a measurement device, the ADL5519 can
also be configured to measure and control signal levels. The
ADL5519 has two controller modes. Each of the two log
detectors can be separately configured to set and control the
output power level of a variable gain amplifier (VGA) or
variable voltage attenuator (VVA). Alternatively, the two log
detectors can be configured to measure and control the gain of
an amplifier or signal chain.
The channel difference outputs can be used for controlling a
feedback loop to the ADL5519’s RF inputs. A capacitor connected
between FBKA and OUTP forms an integrator, keeping in mind
that the on-chip 1 kΩ feedback resistor forms a zero. (The value
of the on-chip resistors can vary as much as ±20% with manufacturing process variation.) If Channel A is driven and Channel B
has a feedback loop from OUTP through a PA, then OUTP
integrates to a voltage value such that
OUTB = (OUTA + VLVL)/2
(11)
The output value from OUTN may or may not be useful. It is
given by
(12)
For VLVL < OUTA/3,
Otherwise,
OUTN = (3 × VLVL – OUTA)/2
(13)
If VLVL is connected to OUTA, then OUTB is forced to equal
OUTA through the feedback loop. This flexibility provides the
user with the capability to measure one channel operating at a
given power level and frequency while forcing the other channel
to a desired power level at another frequency. ADJA and ADJB
should be set to different voltage levels to reduce the temperature
drift of the output measurement. The temperature drift will be
statistical sum of the drift from Channel A and Channel B. As
stated before, VLVL can be used to force the slaved channel to
operate at a different power than the other channel. If the two
channels are forced to operate at different power levels, then
some static offset occurs due to voltage drops across metal
wiring in the IC.
If an inversion is necessary in the feedback loop, OUTN can be
used as the integrator by placing a capacitor between OUTN
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ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
and OUTP. This changes the output equation for OUTB and
OUTP to
OUTB = 2 × OUTA − VLVL
(14)
For VLVL < OUTA/2,
OUTN = 0 V
(15)
Otherwise,
OUTN = 2 × VLVL – OUTA
(16)
The previous equations are valid when Channel A is driven and
Channel B is slaved through a feedback loop. When Channel B
is driven and Channel A is slaved, the above equations can be
altered by changing OUTB to OUTA and OUTN to OUTP.
CLPA should be chosen to provide stable loop operation for the
complete output power control range. If the slope (in dB/V) of
the gain control transfer function of the VGA is not constant,
CLPA must be chosen to guarantee a stable loop when the gain
control slope is at its maximum. On the other hand, CLPA must
provide adequate averaging to the internal low range squaring
detector so that the rms computation is valid. Larger values of
CLPA tend to make the loop less responsive.
The relationship between VSTA and the RF input follows from
the measurement mode behavior of the device. For example,
from Figure 8, which shows the measurement mode transfer
function at 880 MHz, it can be seen that an input power of
−10 dBm yields an output voltage of 2.5 V. Therefore, in
controller mode, VSTA should be set to 2.5 V, which results in
an input power of −10 dBm to the ADL5519.
Automatic Power Control
Figure 20 shows how the device should be reconfigured to
control output power.
VGA OR VVA
(OUTPUT POWER
INCREASES AS
VAPC DECREASES)
PIN
The RF input to the device is configured as before. A directional
coupler taps off some of the power being generated by the VGA
(typically a 10 dB to 20 dB coupler is used). A power splitter can
be used instead of a directional coupler if there are no concerns
about reflected energy from the next stage in the signal chain.
Some additional attenuation may be required to set the
maximum input signal at the ADL5519 to be equal to the
recommended maximum input level for optimum linearity and
temperature stability at the frequency of operation.
VAPC
ATTENUATOR
(0V TO 4.9V AVAILABLE SWING)
OUTA
0.1μF
INHA
VSTA becomes the setpoint input to the system. This can be
driven by a DAC, as shown in Figure 20, if the output power is
expected to vary, or it can simply be driven by a stable reference
voltage if constant output power is required. This DAC should
have an output swing that covers the 0 V to 3.5 V range. The
AD7391 and AD7393 serial-input and parallel-input 10-bit
DACs provide adequate resolution (4 mV/bit) and an output
swing up to 4.5 V.
When VSTA is set to a particular value, the ADL5519 compares
this value to the equivalent input power present at the RF input.
If these two values do not match, OUTA increases or decreases
in an effort to balance the system. The dominant pole of the
error amplifier/integrator circuit that drives OUTA is set by the
capacitance on Pin CLPA; some experimentation may be
necessary to choose the right value for this capacitor. In general,
50Ω
ADL5519
INLA
0.1μF
VSTA
VSTA and OUTA are no longer shorted together. OUTA now
provides a bias or gain control voltage to the VGA. The gain
control sense of the VGA must be positive and monotonic, that
is, increasing voltage tends to increase gain. However, the gain
control transfer function of the device does not need to be well
controlled or particularly linear. If the gain control sense of the
VGA is negative, an inverting op amp circuit with a dc offset
shift can be used between the ADL5519 and the VGA to keep
the gain control voltage in the 0 V to 5 V range.
POUT
CLPA
SEE TEXT
DAC
0V TO 3.5V
Figure 20. Operation in Controller Mode for Automatic Power Control
Automatic Gain Control
Figure 21 shows how the ADL5519 can be connected to provide
automatic gain control to an amplifier or signal chain.
Additional pins are omitted for clarity. In this configuration,
both log detectors are connected in measurement mode with
appropriate filtering being used on CLP[A, B]. OUTA, however,
is also connected to the VLVL pin of the on-board difference
amplifier. Also, the OUTP output of the difference amplifier
drives a variable gain element (either VVA or VGA) and is
connected back to the FBKA input via a capacitor so that it is
operating as an integrator.
Assume that OUTA is much bigger than OUTB. Because OUTA
also drives VLVL, this voltage is also present on the noninverting
input of the op amp driving OUTP. This results in a net current
flow from OUTP through the integrating capacitor into the
FBKA input. This results in the voltage on OUTP decreasing. If
the gain control transfer function of the VVA/VGA is negative,
this increases the gain, which in turn increases the input signal
to INHB. The output voltage on the integrator continues to
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ADL5519
increase until the power on the two input channels is equal,
resulting in a signal chain gain of unity.
If a gain other than 0 dB is required, an attenuator can be used
in one of the RF paths, as shown in Figure 21. Alternatively,
power splitters or directional couplers of different coupling
factors can be used. Another convenient option is to apply a
voltage on VLVL other than OUTA. Refer to Equation 11 and
the Controller Mode section for more detail.
If the VGA/VVA has a positive gain control sense, the OUTN
output of the difference amplifier can be used with the
integrating capacitor tied back to FBKB.
The choice of the integrating capacitor affects the response time
of the AGC loop. Small values give a faster response time but
can result in instability, whereas larger values reduce the response
time. Note that in this mode, the capacitors on CLPA and CLPB,
which perform the rms averaging function, must still be used
and also affect the loop response time.
DIRECTIONAL
OR
POWER SPLITTER
VGA/VVA
DIRECTIONAL
OR
POWER SPLITTER
CLPA
ADL5519
VSTA
0.1μF
INHA
50Ω
INLA
OUTA
CHANNEL A
Log Detector
FBKA
CINT
0.1μF
OUTP
DIFF OUT +
OUTN
0.1μF
FBKB
INLB
50Ω
INHB
OUTB
CHANNEL B
Log Detector
0.1μF
VSTB
VLVL
CLPB
Figure 21. Operation in Controller Mode for Automatic Gain Control
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ATTENUATOR
Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
VREF
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT
The ADL5519 has a highly stable measurement output with
respect to temperature. However, when the RF inputs exceed a
frequency of 600 MHz, the output temperature drift must be
compensated for using ADJ[A, B] for optimal performance.
Proprietary techniques are used to compensate for the temperature drift. The absolute value of compensation varies with
frequency and circuit board material. Table 4 shows
recommended voltages for ADJ[A, B] to maintain a
temperature drift error of typically ±0.5 dB or better over the
entire rated temperature range with the recommended baluns.
Table 4: Recommended ADJ[A,B] Voltage Levels
Frequency
50 MHz
100 MHz
900 MHz
1.8 GHz
1.9 GHz
2.2 GHz
3.6 GHz
5.3 GHZ
5.8 GHz
8 GHz
Recommended ADJ[A,B] Voltage
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Compensating the device for temperature drift using ADJ[A, B]
allows for great flexibility. If the user requires minimum temperature drift at a given input power or subset of the dynamic range,
the ADJ[A, B] voltage can be swept while monitoring OUT[A, B]
over temperature. Figure 22 shows the result of such an exercise.
The value of ADJ[A, B] where the output has minimum
movement (approximately 0.77 V for the example in Figure 22)
is the recommended voltage for ADJ[A, B] to achieve minimum
temperature drift at a given power and frequency.
ADL5519
VTADJ
ICOMP
ADJ[A,B]
COMR
COMR
Figure 23. ADJ[A, B] Interface Simplified Schematic
DEVICE CALIBRATION AND ERROR CALCULATION
The measured transfer function of the ADL5519 at 2.14 GHz is
shown in Figure 24. The figure shows plots of both output
voltage vs. input power and calculated error vs. input power. As
the input power varies from −50 dBm to 0 dBm, the output
voltage varies from 0.4 V to about 2.8 V.
Figure 24. Transfer Function at 2.14 GHz.
Because slope and intercept vary from device to device, boardlevel calibration must be performed to achieve high accuracy.
The equation for output voltage can be written as
VOUT = Slope × (PIN − Intercept)
Where Slope is the change in output voltage divided by the
change in power (dB), and Intercept is the calculated power at
which the output voltage would be 0 V. (Note that Intercept is a
theoretical value; the output voltage can never achieve 0 V).
In general, the calibration is performed by applying two known
signal levels to the ADL5519’s input and measuring the
corresponding output voltages. The calibration points are
generally chosen to be within the linear-in-dB operating range
of the device (see the Specifications section for more details).
Figure 22. OUTA vs. ADJA over Temp. Pin = −30 dBm, 1.9 GHz
The ADJ[A, B] input has high input impedance. The input can
be conveniently driven from an attenuated value of VREF using
a resistor divider, if desired.
Calculation of the slope and intercept is done using the
equations:
Slope = (VOUT1 − VOUT2)/(PIN1 − PIN2)
Intercept = PIN1 − (VOUT1/Slope)
Figure 23 shows a simplified schematic representation of the
ADJ[A, B] interface.
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ADL5519
Once slope and intercept have been calculated, an equation can
be written that will allow calculation of the input power based
on the output voltage of the detector.
ADL5519
VOUT
OUT[A,B]
R1
VST[A,B]
PIN (unknown) = (VOUT1(measured)/Slope) + Intercept
R2
The log conformance error of the calculated power is given by
Figure 25. External Network to Raise Slope
Error (dB) = (VOUT(MEASURED) − VOUT(IDEAL))/Slope
Figure 24 includes a plot of the error at 25°C, the temperature at
which the log amp is calibrated. Note that the error is not zero.
This is because the log amp does not perfectly follow the ideal
VOUT vs. PIN equation, even within its operating region. The
error at the calibration points (−43 dBm and −23 dBm in this
case) will, however, be equal to zero by definition.
Figure 24 also includes error plots for the output voltage at
−40°C and +85 °C. These error plots are calculated using the
slope and intercept at 25°C. This is consistent with calibration
in a mass-production environment, where calibration at
temperature is not practical.
ALTERING THE SLOPE
None of the changes to operating conditions discussed so far
affect the logarithmic slope, VSLOPE, in Equation 7. The slope can
readily be altered by controlling the fraction of OUT[A, B] that
is fed back to the setpoint interface at the VST[A, B] pin. When
the full signal from OUT[A, B] is applied to VST[A, B], the
slope assumes its nominal value of -22 mV/dB. It can be
increased by including a voltage divider between these pins, as
shown in Figure 25. Moderately low resistance values should be
used to minimize scaling errors due to the approximately 40 kΩ
input resistance at the VST[A, B] pin. Keep in mind that this
resistor string also loads the output, and it eventually reduces
the load-driving capabilities if very low values are used.
Equation 17 can be used to calculate the resistor values.
R1 = R2' (SD/-22 − 1)
(17)
where:
SD is the desired slope, expressed in mV/dB.
R2' is the value of R2 in parallel with 40 kΩ.
OUTPUT FILTERING
Accurate power detection for signals with RF bursts is achieved
when the ADL5519 is able to respond quickly to the change in
RF power. For applications in which maximum video
bandwidth and, consequently, fast rise time are desired, it is
essential that the CLP[A,B] pin be left unconnected and free of
any stray capacitance.
The nominal output video bandwidth of 50 MHz can be
reduced by connecting a ground-referenced capacitor (CFLT) to
the CLPF pin, as shown in Figure 26. This is generally done to
reduce output ripple (at twice the input frequency for a
symmetric input waveform such as sinusoidal signals).
ADL5519
ILOG[A,B]
+4
1.5kΩ
3.5pF
OUT[A,B]
CLP[A,B]
CFLT
Figure 26. Lowering the Postdemodulation Bandwidth
CFLT is selected using the following equation:
C FLT =
1
(π × 1.5 kΩ × Video Bandwidth )
− 3.5 pF (10)
The video bandwidth should typically be set to a frequency
equal to about one-tenth the minimum input frequency. This
ensures that the output ripple of the demodulated log output,
which is at twice the input frequency, is well filtered.
BASIS FOR ERROR CALCULATIONS
For example, using R1 = 1.65 kΩ and R2 = 1.69 kΩ (R2' =
1.62 kΩ), the nominal slope is increased to -44 mV/dB.
Operating at a high slope is useful when it is desired to measure
a particular section of the input range in greater detail.
When the slope is raised by some factor, the loop capacitor,
CLP[A, B], should be raised by the same factor to ensure
stability and to preserve a chosen averaging time. The slope can
be lowered by placing a voltage divider after the output pin,
following standard practice.
The slope and intercept are derived using the coefficients of a
linear regression performed on data collected in its central
operating range. Error is stated in two forms: (1) error from
linear response to CW waveform and (2) output delta from
25°C performance.
The error from linear response to CW waveform is the decibel
difference in output from the ideal output defined by the
conversions gain and output reference. This is a measure of the
linearity of the device response to both CW and modulated
waveforms. The error in dB is calculated by
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ADL5519
Error (dB) =
Preliminary Technical Data
VOUT − Slope × (PIN − PZ )
Slope
where PZ is the x-axis intercept expressed in dBm. This is
analogous to the input amplitude that would produce an output
of 0 V, if such an output was possible.
Error from the linear response to the CW waveform is not a
measure of absolute accuracy, since it is calculated using the
slope and intercept of each device. However, it verifies the
linearity and the effect of modulation on the device’s response.
Similarly, error from 25°C performance uses the 25°C
performance of a given device and waveform type as the
reference from which all other performance parameters shown
alongside it are compared. It is predominantly (and most often)
used as a measurement of output variation with temperature.
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
EVALUATION BOARD
Table 5. Evaluation Board (Rev. A) Configuration Options
Component
VPOS, GND1,
GND2, GND3
R5, R6, C1, C2, C3,
C4
Function
Supply and Ground Connections. GND1, GND2, GND3 are internally
connected together.
Input Interface.
The 52.3 Ω resistor in positions R5 and R6 combine with the ADL5519's
internal input impedance to give a broadband input impedance of about 50
Ω. Capacitors C1, C2, C3, and C4 are dc-blocking capacitors. A reactive
impedance match can be implemented by replacing R5[R6] with an inductor
and C1[C3] and C2[C4] with appropriately valued capacitors.
Default Conditions
Not applicable
R14
Temperature Sensor Interface:
The temperature sensor output voltage is available at the test point labeled
TEMP.
Temperature Compensation Interface.
The internal temperature compensation network is optimized for input signals
up to TBD GHz when the voltage applied to the ADJ[A,B] pin is TBD V. This
circuit can be adjusted to optimize performance for other input frequencies
by changing the value of this voltage. See Table 4 for specific voltage levels.
The pads for R27/R28 or R27/R29 can be used for voltage dividers to set the
ADJ[A,B] voltages for temperature compensation at different frequencies.
The individual log channels can be disabled by installing 0Ω resistors in
positions R18 and R19
Output Interface—Measurement Mode.
In measurement mode, a portion of the output voltage is fed back to Pin
VSTA[VSTB] via R8[R12]. The magnitude of the slope of the OUTA[OUTB]
output voltage response can be increased by reducing the portion of VOUTA
[VOUTB]that is fed back to VSTA[VSTB]. R20[R21} can be used as a backterminating resistor or as part of a single-pole, low-pass filter.
R14 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
Output Interface—Controller Mode.
In this mode, R8[R12] must be open. In controller mode, the ADL5519 can
control the gain of an external component. A setpoint voltage is applied to Pin
VSTA[VSTB], the value of which corresponds to the desired RF input signal level
applied to the corresponding ADL5519 RF input. A sample of the RF output
signal from this variable-gain component is selected, typically via a
directional coupler, and applied to ADL5519 RF input. The voltage at Pin
OUTA[OUTB] is applied to the gain control of the variable gain element. A
control voltage is applied to Pin VSTA[VSTB]. The magnitude of the control
voltage can optionally be attenuated via the voltage divider comprising
R8[R12] and R22[R23], or a capacitor can be installed in position R22[R23] to
form a low-pass filter along with R8[R12].
Power Supply Decoupling.
The nominal supply decoupling consists of a 100 pF filter capacitor placed
physically close to the ADL5519 and a 0.1 μF capacitor placed nearer to each
power supply input pin.
R8 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R12 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R22 = open (Size 0603)
R23 = open (Size 0603)
R13, R17, R18, R19,
R27, R28, R29
R8, R12, R15, R16,
R20, R21, R22, R23,
C13, C14
R8, R12, R22, R23
R3, R4, R11, C7, C8
C11, C12, C15, C16
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R5 = 52.3 Ω (Size 0402)
C1 = 47 nF (Size 0402)
C2 = 47 nF (Size 0402)
R6 = 52.3 Ω (Size 0402)
C3 = 47 nF (Size 0402)
C4 = 47 nF (Size 0402)
R13 = open (size 0603)
R17 = open (size 0603)
R18 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
R19 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
R27 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
R28 = open (size 0603)
R29 = open (size 0603)
R8 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R12 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R15 = open (Size 0603)
R16 = open (Size 0603)
R20 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R21 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R22 = open (Size 0603)
R23 = open (Size 0603)
C13 = open (Size 0603)
C14 = open (Size 0603)
R3 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R4 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
R11 = 0 Ω (Size 0603)
C7 = 100 pF (Size 0603)
C8 = 100 pF (Size 0603)
C11 = 100 pF (Size 0603)
C12 = 0.1 μF (Size 0603)
C15 = 0.1 μF (Size 0603)
C16 = 0.1 μF (Size 0603)
ADL5519
Preliminary Technical Data
R1, R2, R9, R10
Output Interface – Difference
C9, C10
Filter Capacitor.
The low-pass corner frequency of the circuit that drives Pin OUTA[OUTB] can
be lowered by placing a capacitor between CLPA[CLPB] and ground.
Increasing this capacitor increases the overall rise/fall time of the ADL5519
for pulsed input signals. See the Output Filtering section for more details.
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R1 = 1K Ω (Size 0603)
R2 = 1K Ω (Size 0603)
R9 = open (Size 0603)
R10 = open (Size 0603)
C9 = 100 pF (Size 0603)
C10 = 100 pF (Size 0603)
Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
VPSR
ADJA
VPSA
C12
0.1μF
C15
0.1μF
R4
0Ω
R3
0Ω
C8
100pF
C7
100pF
TEMP
SENSOR
R13
OPEN
R14
OPEN
R18
OPEN
24
C4
47nF
23
22
COMR COMR VPSA
C9
100pF
21
20
ADJA
VPSR
19
18
17
TEMP CLPA
R8
0Ω
VSTA
NC 16
25 INHA
INHA
R5
52.3Ω
26 INLA
OUTA 15
27 COMR
FBKA 14
C3
47nF
R21
0Ω
R15
OPEN
R9
28 PWDN
OUTP 13
29 COMR
OUTN 12
EXPOSED PADDLE
30 COMR
FBKB 11
31 INLB
OUTB 10
C2
R6
52.3Ω
0Ω
R1
1kΩ
32 INHB
C1
47nF
COMR COMR VPSB
2
R28
OPEN
R27
0Ω
ADJB
VREF
VLVL
CLPB
VSTB
4
5
6
7
8
3
R19
OPEN
ADJB
R29
OPEN
R20
R16
OPEN
C14
OPEN
DIFF OUT +
DIFF OUT –
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
NC 9
1
ADJA
R2
1kΩ
R10
0Ω
0Ω
47nF
INHB
C13
OPEN
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
ADL5519ACPZ
PWDN
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE B
R23
OPEN
C16
100pF
R11
0Ω
C11
0.1μF
C5
0.1μF
C10
100pF
C6
OPEN
R17
OPEN
R7
0Ω
R12
0Ω
SETPOINT
VOLTAGE B
R22
OPEN
VPOS
R24
GND1 GND2 GND3
VREF
VPSB
ADJB
VREF
VLVL
VPSA
0Ω
R25
0Ω
VPSB
R26
0Ω
Figure 27. Evaluation Board Schematic
Rev. PrB | Page 25 of 27
VPSR
Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
Figure 28. Top Side Layout
Figure 30: Bottom Side Layout
Figure 29. Top Side Silkscreen
Figure 31: Bottom Side Silkscreen
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Preliminary Technical Data
ADL5519
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
5.00
BSC SQ
0.60 MAX
0.60 MAX
25
24
PIN 1
INDICATOR
TOP
VIEW
0.50
BSC
4.75
BSC SQ
0.50
0.40
0.30
1.00
0.85
0.80
SEATING
PLANE
12° MAX
32 1
2.85
2.70 SQ
2.55
EXPOSED
PAD
(BOT TOM VIEW)
17
16
PIN 1
INDICATOR
9 8
0.20 MIN
3.50 REF
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.30
0.25
0.18
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VHHD-2
Figure 32. 32-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VD]
5 mm x 5 mm Body, Very Thin, Dual Lead
(CP-32-8)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
ADL5519ACPZ-R7 1
ADL5519ACPZ-R21
ADL5519ACPZ-WP1, 2
ADL5519-EVALZ1
1
2
Temperature Package
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
32-Lead LFCSP_VD
32-Lead LFCSP_VD
32-Lead LFCSP_VD
Evaluation Board
Z = Pb-free part.
WP = waffle pack.
Rev. PrB | Page 27 of 27
Package Option
CP-32-8
CP-32-8
CP-32-8
Branding
TBD
TBD
TBD