500 MHz to 1700 MHz Balanced Mixer, LO Buffer and RF Balun ADL5367 FEATURES RF frequency range of 500 MHz to 1700 MHz IF frequency range of 30 MHz to 450 MHz Power conversion loss: 7.7 dB SSB noise figure of 8.3 dB SSB noise figure with 5 dBm blocker of 21 dB Input IP3 of 34 dBm Typical LO drive of 0 dBm Single-ended, 50 Ω RF and LO input ports High isolation SPDT LO input switch Single-supply operation: 3.3 V to 5 V Exposed paddle 5 mm × 5 mm, 20-lead LFCSP 1500 V HBM/500 V FICDM ESD performance FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM VCMI IFOP IFON PWDN COMM 20 19 18 17 16 ADL5367 VPMX 1 15 LOI2 RFIN 2 14 VPSW RFCT 3 13 VGS1 COMM 4 12 VGS0 COMM 5 11 LOI1 BIAS GENERATOR Cellular base station receivers Transmit observation receivers Radio link downconverters 6 7 8 9 10 VLO3 LGM3 VLO2 LOSW NC NC = NO CONNECT Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADL5367 uses a highly linear, doubly balanced passive mixer core along with integrated RF and LO balancing circuitry to allow for single-ended operation. The ADL5367 incorporates an RF balun, allowing optimal performance over a 500 MHz to 1700 MHz RF input frequency range. Performance is optimized for RF frequencies from 500 MHz to 1200 MHz using a high-side LO and for RF frequencies from 900 MHz to 1700 MHz using a low-side LO. The balanced passive mixer arrangement provides good LO-to-RF leakage, typically better than −35 dBm, and excellent intermodulation performance. The balanced mixer core also provides extremely high input linearity, allowing the device to be used in demanding cellular applications where inband blocking signals may otherwise result in the degradation of dynamic performance. A high linearity IF buffer amplifier follows the passive mixer core to yield a typical power conversion loss of 7.7 dB and can be used with a wide range of output impedances. 08083-001 APPLICATIONS The ADL5367 provides two switched LO paths that can be used in TDD applications where it is desirable to rapidly switch between two local oscillators. LO current can be externally set using a resistor to minimize dc current commensurate with the desired level of performance. For low voltage applications, the ADL5367 is capable of operation at voltages down to 3.3 V with substantially reduced current. Under low voltage operation, an additional logic pin is provided to power down (<200 μA) the circuit when desired. The ADL5367 is fabricated using a BiCMOS high performance IC process. The device is available in a 5 mm × 5 mm, 20-lead LFCSP and operates over a −40°C to +85°C temperature range. An evaluation board is also available. Table 1. Passive Mixers RF Frequency (MHz) Single Mixer Single Mixer + IF Amp Dual Mixer + IF Amp 500 to 1700 1200 to 2500 ADL5367 ADL5365 ADL5357 ADL5355 ADL5358 ADL5356 Rev. 0 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. Tel: 781.329.4700 www.analog.com Fax: 781.461.3113 ©2009 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. ADL5367 TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Upconversion .............................................................................. 15 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Spur Tables .................................................................................. 16 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Circuit Description......................................................................... 17 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 RF Subsystem .............................................................................. 17 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 LO Subsystem ............................................................................. 17 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 19 5 V Performance ........................................................................... 4 Basic Connections ...................................................................... 19 3.3 V Performance ........................................................................ 4 IF Port .......................................................................................... 19 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5 Bias Resistor Selection ............................................................... 19 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5 Mixer VGS Control DAC .......................................................... 19 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6 Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 20 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23 5 V Performance ........................................................................... 7 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23 3.3 V Performance ...................................................................... 14 REVISION HISTORY 10/09—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 24 ADL5367 SPECIFICATIONS VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Table 2. Parameter RF INPUT INTERFACE Return Loss Input Impedance RF Frequency Range OUTPUT INTERFACE Output Impedance IF Frequency Range DC Bias Voltage 1 LO INTERFACE LO Power Return Loss Input Impedance LO Frequency Range POWER-DOWN (PWDN) INTERFACE 2 PWDN Threshold Logic 0 Level Logic 1 Level PWDN Response Time PWDN Input Bias Current 1 2 Conditions Min Tunable to >20 dB over a limited bandwidth Typ Unit 1700 dB Ω MHz 450 5.5 Ω||pF MHz V 14 50 500 Differential impedance, f = 200 MHz Externally generated Max 34||1.9 30 3.3 −6 5.0 0 12.6 50 730 +10 1670 1.0 0.4 1.4 Device enabled, IF output to 90% of its final level Device disabled, supply current < 5 mA Device enabled Device disabled Apply the supply voltage from the external circuit through the choke inductors. PWDN function is intended for use with VS ≤ 3.6 V only. Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 24 160 220 0.0 70 dBm dB Ω MHz V V V ns ns μA μA ADL5367 5 V PERFORMANCE VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Table 3. Parameter DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE Power Conversion Loss Voltage Conversion Loss SSB Noise Figure SSB Noise Figure Under Blocking Input Third-Order Intercept (IIP3) Input Second-Order Intercept (IIP2) Input 1 dB Compression Point (IP1dB)1 LO-to-IF Leakage LO-to-RF Leakage RF-to-IF Isolation IF/2 Spurious IF/3 Spurious POWER SUPPLY Positive Supply Voltage Total Quiescent Current 1 Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Including 1:1 IF port transformer and PCB loss ZSOURCE = 50 Ω, differential ZLOAD = 50 Ω differential 6.5 7.7 1.4 8.3 21 8.5 dB dB dB dB 28 34 dBm 80 dBm 25 −15 −40 −47 −75 −72 dBm dBm dBm dBc dBc dBc 5 dBm blocker present ±10 MHz from wanted RF input, LO source filtered fRF1 = 899.5 MHz, fRF2 = 900.5 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, each RF tone at 0 dBm fRF1 = 950 MHz, fRF2 = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, each RF tone at 0 dBm Exceeding 20 dBm RF power results in damage to the device Unfiltered IF output 0 dBm input power 0 dBm input power 4.5 5 97 VS = 5 V 5.5 V mA Exceeding 20 dBm RF power results in damage to the device. 3.3 V PERFORMANCE VS = 3.3 V, IS = 56 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, R9 = 226 Ω, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. Table 4. Parameter DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE Power Conversion Loss Voltage Conversion Loss SSB Noise Figure Input Third-Order Intercept (IIP3) Input Second-Order Intercept (IIP2) POWER INTERFACE Supply Voltage Quiescent Current Power-Down Current Conditions Min Including 4:1 IF port transformer and PCB loss ZSOURCE = 50 Ω, differential ZLOAD = 200 Ω differential fRF1 = 1949.5 MHz, fRF2 = 1950.5 MHz, fLO = 1750 MHz, each RF tone at −10 dBm fRF1 = 1950 MHz, fRF2 = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1750 MHz, each RF tone at −10 dBm 3.0 Resistor programmable Device disabled Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 24 Typ Max Unit 7.3 1 8.1 28.5 dB dB dB dBm 75 dBm 3.3 56 150 3.6 V mA μA ADL5367 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Table 5. Parameter Supply Voltage, VS RF Input Level LO Input Level IFOP, IFON Bias Voltage VGS0, VGS1, LOSW, PWDN Internal Power Dissipation θJA Maximum Junction Temperature Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Lead Temperature Range (Soldering, 60 sec) Rating 5.5 V 20 dBm 13 dBm 6.0 V 5.5 V 1.2 W 25°C/W 150°C −40°C to +85°C −65°C to +150°C 260°C 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. ESD CAUTION Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 24 ADL5367 20 19 18 17 16 VCMI IFOP IFON PWDN COMM PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 PIN 1 INDICATOR ADL5367 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 15 LOI2 14 VPSW 13 VGS1 12 VGS0 11 LOI1 NOTES 1. NC = NO CONNECT. 2. EXPOSED PAD. MUST BE SOLDERED TO GROUND. 08083-002 VLO3 6 LGM3 7 VLO2 8 LOSW 9 NC 10 VPMX RFIN RFCT COMM COMM Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 6. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1 2 3 4, 5, 16 6, 8 7 9 10 11, 15 12, 13 14 17 18, 19 20 Mnemonic VPMX RFIN RFCT COMM VLO3, VLO2 LGM3 LOSW NC LOI1, LOI2 VGS0, VGS1 VPSW PWDN IFON, IFOP VCMI EPAD (EP) Description Positive Supply Voltage for IF Amplifier. RF Input. This pin must be ac-coupled. RF Balun Center Tap (AC Ground). Device Common (DC Ground). Positive Supply Voltages for LO Amplifier. LO Amplifier Bias Control. LO Switch. LOI1 selected for 0 V, or LOI2 selected for 3 V. No Connect. LO Inputs. This pin must be ac-coupled. Mixer Gate Bias Controls. 3 V logic. Ground these pins for nominal setting. Positive Supply Voltage for LO Switch. Power Down. Connect this pin to ground for normal operation or connect this pin to 3.0 V for disable mode. Differential IF Outputs. No Connect. This pin can be grounded. Exposed pad must be soldered to ground. Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 24 ADL5367 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 5 V PERFORMANCE VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 110 100 105 90 TA = +25°C 95 TA = +85°C 90 85 70 TA = +85°C 60 TA = +25°C 50 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 40 700 08083-017 80 700 80 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 3. Supply Current vs. RF Frequency 08083-023 TA = –40°C 100 INPUT IP2 (dBm) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) TA = –40°C Figure 6. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency 12 10.0 9.5 11 8.5 TA = +25°C SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 9.0 TA = +85°C 8.0 7.5 7.0 TA = –40°C 6.5 10 TA = +85ºC 9 TA = +25ºC 8 TA = –40ºC 7 6.0 6 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 4. Power Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency 38 TA = +25°C 34 32 TA = –40°C TA = +85°C 28 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 08083-028 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 36 26 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 7. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency 40 30 5 700 Figure 5. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 24 08083-011 5.0 700 08083-035 5.5 ADL5367 VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 110 86 84 VPOS = 5.25V 82 VPOS = 5.25V 100 INPUT IP2 (dBm) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 105 VPOS = 5V 95 90 VPOS = 4.75V 80 78 VPOS = 5V VPOS = 4.75V 76 74 85 –20 0 20 40 60 80 TEMPERATURE (°C) 70 –40 08083-019 80 –40 –20 0 20 40 60 80 TEMPERATURE (°C) Figure 8. Supply Current vs. Temperature 08083-025 72 Figure 11. Input IP2 vs. Temperature 12 10.0 VPOS = 4.75V VPOS = 5V VPOS = 5.25V 9.5 11 SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 7.0 6.5 10 VPOS = 5.25V 9 VPOS = 5V 8 VPOS = 4.75V 7 6.0 6 –20 0 20 40 60 80 TEMPERATURE (°C) 5 –40 08083-038 5.0 –40 38 VPOS = 5.25V VPOS = 5V VPOS = 4.75V 30 28 –20 0 20 40 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 80 08083-030 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 34 26 –40 20 40 60 Figure 12. SSB Noise Figure vs. Temperature 40 32 0 TEMPERATURE (ºC) Figure 9. Power Conversion Loss vs. Temperature 36 –20 Figure 10. Input IP3 vs. Temperature Rev. 0 | Page 8 of 24 80 08083-012 5.5 ADL5367 VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 110 85 TA = +25°C 80 TA = –40°C 75 100 INPUT IP2 (dBm) TA = +25°C 95 TA = +85°C 90 70 65 TA = +85°C 60 85 55 80 130 180 230 280 330 380 430 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 50 30 08083-016 80 30 TA = –40°C 80 130 180 230 280 330 380 430 380 430 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 13. Supply Current vs. IF Frequency 08083-021 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 105 Figure 16. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency 10.0 12 9.5 11 SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 9.0 TA = +85°C 8.5 TA = +25°C 8.0 7.5 TA = –40°C 7.0 6.5 10 9 8 7 6.0 6 80 130 180 230 280 330 380 430 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 5 30 08083-033 5.0 30 38 TA = –40°C 34 TA = +25°C 32 30 TA = +85°C 130 180 230 280 330 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) 380 430 08083-026 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 36 80 180 230 280 330 Figure 17. SSB Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency 40 26 30 130 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 14. Power Conversion Loss vs. IF Frequency 28 80 Figure 15. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 24 08083-010 5.5 ADL5367 VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 10.0 –40 9.5 TA = +85°C TA = +25°C 8.0 7.5 –70 TA = +85°C –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 –100 700 08083-034 –4 LO POWER (dBm) 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 18. Power Conversion Loss vs. LO Power Figure 21. IF/2 Spurious vs. RF Frequency 40 –40 –45 38 TA = –40°C –50 TA = +25°C IF/3 SPURIOUS (dBc) INPUT IP3 (dBm) TA = +25°C –90 6.5 36 TA = –40°C –80 TA = –40°C 7.0 6.0 –6 –60 08083-020 8.5 IF/2 SPURIOUS (dBc) CONVERSION LOSS (dB) –50 9.0 34 32 TA = +85°C 30 –55 –60 TA = +85°C –65 TA = –40°C –70 –75 TA = +25°C 28 –2 0 2 4 6 8 10 LO POWER (dBm) Figure 19. Input IP3 vs. LO Power TA = +25°C TA = –40°C 75 TA = +85°C 70 65 60 55 –4 –2 0 2 4 6 LO POWER (dBm) 8 10 08083-022 INPUT IP2 (dBm) 80 50 –6 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 22. IF/3 Spurious vs. RF Frequency 90 85 –85 700 Figure 20. Input IP2 vs. LO Power Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 24 08083-040 –4 08083-027 26 –6 –80 ADL5367 100 RESISTANCE (Ω) PERCENT (%) 80 60 40 36.5 3.6 36.0 3.4 35.5 3.2 35.0 3.0 34.5 2.8 34.0 2.6 33.5 2.4 33.0 2.2 32.5 2.0 32.0 1.8 31.5 1.6 31.0 1.4 CAPACITANCE (pF) VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 20 7.4 7.6 7.8 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 8.0 8.2 1.2 30.5 30 08083-068 0 7.2 80 180 230 280 330 380 430 IF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 23. Conversion Loss Distribution Figure 26. IF Port Return Loss 100 0 80 5 RF RETURN LOSS (dB) PERCENT (%) 130 08083-069 MEAN: 7.7 STANDARD DEVIATION: 0.18 60 40 20 10 15 20 35 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 37 39 25 700 750 2 80 4 LO RETURN LOSS (dB) 90 70 60 50 40 30 20 8.4 8.6 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 8 10 12 SELECTED 14 UNSELECTED 18 MEAN: 8.3 STANDARD DEVIATION: 0.05 8.2 950 6 16 8.8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 9.0 08083-063 PERCENTAGE (%) 0 8.0 900 Figure 27. RF Port Return Loss, Fixed IF 100 0 7.8 850 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 24. Input IP3 Distribution 10 800 20 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 28. LO Return Loss, Selected and Unselected Figure 25. SSB Noise Figure Distribution Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 24 08083-007 33 08083-067 31 08083-013 MEAN: 34.67 STANDARD DEVIATION: 0.19 0 ADL5367 70 –20 65 –25 LO-TO-RF LEAKAGE (dBm) LO SWITCH ISOLATION (dB) VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. TA = +25°C 60 TA = –40°C 55 TA = +85°C 50 –30 –35 TA = +85°C TA = –40°C –40 45 –45 40 700 –50 900 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 32. LO-to-RF Leakage vs. LO Frequency –40 0 TA = +85°C –5 –10 TA = +25°C 2LO LEAKAGE (dBm) –46 –48 –50 –52 TA = –40°C –54 –15 –25 –30 –35 –40 –58 –45 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) –50 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 0 –10 3LO LEAKAGE (dBm) –5 TA = –40°C TA = +25°C –15 TA = +85°C –20 –25 –20 3LO TO IF –30 –40 –50 3LO TO RF 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 31. LO-to-IF Leakage vs. LO Frequency –70 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 LO FREUQENCY (MHz) Figure 34. 3LO Leakage vs. LO Frequency Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 24 08083-015 –60 08083-031 LO-TO-IF LEAKAGE (dBm) 2LO TO IF Figure 33. 2LO Leakage vs. LO Frequency Figure 30. RF-to-IF Isolation vs. RF Frequency –30 900 2LO TO RF –20 –56 08083-039 RF-TO-IF ISOLATION (dBc) –44 08083-014 –42 –10 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 1250 1300 1350 1400 LO FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 29. LO Switch Isolation vs. RF Frequency –60 900 950 08083-032 750 08083-059 TA = +25°C ADL5367 VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 10 15 9 30 14 12 6 11 5 10 NOISE FIGURE 4 9 3 8 VGS = 0, VGS = 0, VGS = 1, VGS = 1, 1 0 700 750 10 5 6 850 900 950 5 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 –30 –25 –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 BLOCKER POWER (dBm) 10 Figure 38. SSB Noise Figure vs.10 MHz Offset Blocker Level Figure 35. Power Conversion Loss and SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency 140 40 VGS = 0, VGS = 0, VGS = 1, VGS = 1, 38 0 1 0 1 120 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 36 34 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 15 7 0 1 0 1 800 20 08083-003 2 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 7 25 SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB) 13 08083-058 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) CONVERSION LOSS 8 32 30 28 26 100 80 60 40 24 20 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 0 600 08083-062 20 700 40 INPUT IP3 9 25 NOISE FIGURE 20 CONVERSION LOSS 7 15 6 10 5 5 0 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 BIAS RESISTOR VALUE (Ω) INPUT IP3 (dBm) 30 08083-009 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) AND SSB NOISE FIGURE (dBm) 35 10 4 600 1200 1400 1600 1800 Figure 39. LO Supply Current vs. LO Bias Resistor Value 12 8 1000 BIAS RESISTOR VALUE (Ω) Figure 36. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency 11 800 Figure 37. Power Conversion Loss, SSB Noise Figure, and Input IP3 vs. LO Bias Resistor Value Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 24 08083-008 22 ADL5367 3.3 V PERFORMANCE VS = 3.3 V, IS = 56 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, R9 = 226 Ω, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. 85 64 80 TA = –40°C 75 60 TA = –40°C TA = +25°C 58 INPUT IP2 (dBm) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 62 56 TA = +85°C 70 TA = +25°C 65 TA = +85°C 60 55 54 50 52 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 40 700 08083-018 50 700 10.0 9.5 9.5 9.0 9.0 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 8.5 TA = +85°C TA = +25°C 7.5 7.0 6.5 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 TA = +85°C 8.5 TA = +25°C 8.0 7.5 TA = –40°C 7.0 6.5 6.0 6.0 5.5 5.5 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 41. Power Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V 32 TA = –40°C 30 28 TA = +85°C 26 TA = +25°C 24 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) 08083-029 22 750 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 44. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V 34 20 700 5.0 700 Figure 42. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 24 08083-064 TA = –40°C 08083-036 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 850 Figure 43. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V 10.0 5.0 700 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 800 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 40. Supply Current vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V 8.0 750 08083-024 45 ADL5367 UPCONVERSION 10.0 9.5 9.5 9.0 9.0 8.5 8.0 TA = +85°C 7.5 7.0 TA = –40°C TA = +25°C 6.5 8.0 6.5 5.5 5.5 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 45. Power Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency, VS = 5 V, Upconversion 5.0 700 TA = –40°C 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 47. Power Conversion Loss vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V, Upconversion 34 34 TA = –40°C TA = +25°C 32 32 TA = +85°C 30 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 30 28 26 24 TA = –40°C 28 TA = +85°C 26 TA = +25°C 24 22 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 46. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency, VS = 5 V, Upconversion 20 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 RF FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 48. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency at 3.3 V, Upconversion Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 24 08083-061 22 08083-060 20 700 TA = +25°C 7.0 6.0 750 TA = +85°C 7.5 6.0 5.0 700 INPUT IP3 (dBm) 8.5 08083-066 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) 10.0 08083-065 CONVERSION LOSS (dB) TA = 25°C, fIF = 153 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, RF power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. ADL5367 SPUR TABLES All spur tables are (N × fRF) − (M × fLO) and were measured using the standard evaluation board. Mixer spurious products are measured in dBc from the IF output power level. Data was measured only for frequencies less than 6 GHz. Typical noise floor of the measurement system = −100 dBm. 5 V Performance VS = 5 V, IS = 97 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, RF power = 0 dBm, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. M 0 N 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 −39.7 −84.6 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 1 −7.8 0.0 −68.8 −78.6 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 2 −24.6 −45.0 −77.4 −95.5 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 3 −35.7 −27.5 −72.8 −75.9 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 4 −53.0 −53.0 −80.2 −97.9 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 5 −47.4 −54.4 −80.9 −91.7 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 6 −71.8 −87.8 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 −96.8 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 3.3 V Performance VS = 3.3 V, IS = 56 mA, TA = 25°C, fRF = 900 MHz, fLO = 1103 MHz, LO power = 0 dBm, RF power = 0 dBm, R9 = 226 Ω, VGS0 = VGS1 = 0 V, and ZO = 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted. M 0 N 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 −40.5 −78.6 −93.9 <−100 <−100 <−100 1 −12.6 0.0 −59.5 −66.3 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 2 −28.8 −42.7 −64.8 −90.1 −95.6 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 3 −40.6 −27.1 −68.0 −63.0 −95.5 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 4 −43.0 −53.2 −65.9 −90.5 −97.0 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 5 −59.6 −50.7 −73.0 −77.8 <−100 −98.9 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 6 −71.8 −75.4 −96.4 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 −89.4 −95.6 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 <−100 Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 24 ADL5367 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The resulting balanced RF signal is applied to a passive mixer that commutates the RF input with the output of the LO subsystem. The passive mixer is essentially a balanced, low loss switch that adds minimum noise to the frequency translation. The only noise contribution from the mixer is due to the resistive loss of the switches, which is in the order of a few ohms. The ADL5367 consists of two primary components: the radio frequency (RF) subsystem and the local oscillator (LO) subsystem. The combination of design, process, and packaging technology allows the functions of these subsystems to be integrated into a single die, using mature packaging and interconnection technologies to provide a high performance, low cost design with excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties. In addition, the need for external components is minimized, optimizing cost and size. The RF subsystem consists of an integrated, low loss RF balun, passive MOSFET mixer, sum termination network, and IF amplifier. The LO subsystem consists of an SPDT-terminated FET switch and a three-stage limiting LO amplifier. The purpose of the LO subsystem is to provide a large, fixed amplitude, balanced signal to drive the mixer independent of the level of the LO input. A block diagram of the device is shown in Figure 49. VCMI IFOP IFON PWDN COMM 20 19 18 17 16 ADL5367 VPMX 1 15 LOI2 RFIN 2 14 VPSW RFCT 3 13 VGS1 COMM 4 12 VGS0 COMM 5 11 LOI1 Because the mixer is inherently broadband and bidirectional, it is necessary to properly terminate all the idler (M × N product) frequencies generated by the mixing process. Terminating the mixer avoids the generation of unwanted intermodulation products and reduces the level of unwanted signals at the IF output. This termination is accomplished by the addition of a sum network between the IF output and the mixer. The IP3 performance can be optimized by adjusting the supply current with an external resistor. Figure 37 and Figure 39 illustrate how various bias resistors affect the performance with a 5 V supply. Additionally, dc current can be saved by increasing the resistor. It is permissible to reduce the dc supply voltage to as low as 3.3 V, further reducing the dissipated power of the part. (Note that no performance enhancement is obtained by reducing the value of these resistors and excessive dc power dissipation may result.) LO SUBSYSTEM 6 7 8 9 10 VLO3 LGM3 VLO2 LOSW NC NC = NO CONNECT 08083-051 BIAS GENERATOR Figure 49. Simplified Schematic RF SUBSYSTEM The single-ended, 50 Ω RF input is internally transformed to a balanced signal using a low loss (<1 dB) unbalanced-to-balanced (balun) transformer. This transformer is made possible by an extremely low loss metal stack, which provides both excellent balance and dc isolation for the RF port. Although the port can be dc connected, it is recommended that a blocking capacitor be used to avoid running excessive dc current through the part. The RF balun can easily support an RF input frequency range of 500 MHz to 1700 MHz. The LO amplifier is designed to provide a large signal level to the mixer to obtain optimum intermodulation performance. The resulting amplifier provides extremely high performance centered on an operating frequency of 1100 MHz. The best operation is achieved with either high-side LO injection for RF signals in the 500 MHz to 1200 MHz range or low-side injection for RF signals in the 900 MHz to 1700 MHz range. Operation outside these ranges is permissible, and conversion loss is extremely wideband, easily spanning 500 MHz to 1700 MHz, but intermodulation is optimal over the aforementioned ranges. The ADL5367 has two LO inputs permitting multiple synthesizers to be rapidly switched with extremely short switching times (<40 ns) for frequency agile applications. The two inputs are applied to a high isolation SPDT switch that provides a constant input impedance, regardless of whether the port is selected, to avoid pulling the LO sources. This multiple section switch also ensures high isolation to the off input, minimizing any leakage from the unwanted LO input that may result in undesired IF responses. The single-ended LO input is converted to a fixed amplitude differential signal using a multistage, limiting LO amplifier. This results in consistent performance over a range of LO input power. Optimum performance is achieved from −6 dBm to +10 dBm, but the circuit continues to function at considerably lower levels of LO input power. Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 24 ADL5367 The performance of this amplifier is critical in achieving a high intercept passive mixer without degrading the noise floor of the system. This is a critical requirement in an interferer rich environment, such as cellular infrastructure, where blocking interferers can limit mixer performance. The bandwidth of the intermodulation performance is somewhat influenced by the current in the LO amplifier chain. For dc current sensitive applications, it is permissible to reduce the current in the LO amplifier by raising the value of the external bias control resistor. For dc current critical applications, the LO chain can operate with a supply voltage as low as 3.3 V, resulting in substantial dc power savings. In addition, when operating with supply voltages below 3.6 V, the ADL5367 has a power-down mode that permits the dc current to drop to <200 μA. All of the logic inputs are designed to work with any logic family that provides a Logic 0 input level of less than 0.4 V and a Logic 1 input level that exceeds 1.4 V. All logic inputs are high impedance up to Logic 1 levels of 3.3 V. At levels exceeding 3.3 V, protection circuitry permits operation up to 5.5 V, although a small bias current is drawn. Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 24 ADL5367 APPLICATIONS INFORMATION BASIC CONNECTIONS BIAS RESISTOR SELECTION The ADL5367 mixer is designed to upconvert or downconvert between radio frequencies (RF) from 500 MHz to 1700 MHz and intermediate frequencies (IF) from dc to 450 MHz. Figure 50 depicts the basic connections of the mixer. It is recommended to ac-couple the RF and LO input ports to prevent non-zero dc voltages from damaging the RF balun or LO input circuit. The RFIN capacitor value of 8 pF is recommended to provide the optimized RF input return loss for the desired frequency band. An external resistor, RBIAS LO, is used to adjust the bias current of the integrated amplifiers at the LO terminals. It is necessary to have a sufficient amount of current to bias the internal LO amplifier to optimize dc current vs. optimum IIP3 performance. Figure 37 and Figure 39 provide the reference for the bias resistor selection when lower power consumption is considered at the expense of conversion gain and IP3 performance. For upconversion, the IF input, Pin 18 (IFON) and Pin 19 (IFOP), must be driven differentially or using a 1:1 ratio transformer for single ended operation. An 8 pF capacitor is recommended for the RF output, Pin 2 (RFIN). The ADL5367 features two logic control pins, Pin 12 (VGS0) and Pin 13 (VGS1), that allow programmability for internal gate-to-source voltages for optimizing mixer performance over desired frequency bands. The evaluation board defaults both VGS0 and VGS1 to ground. Power conversion loss, NF, and IIP3 can be optimized, as shown in Figure 35 and Figure 36. MIXER VGS CONTROL DAC IF PORT The real part of the output impedance is approximately 50 Ω, as seen in Figure 26, which matches many commonly used SAW filters without the need for a transformer. This results in a voltage conversion loss that is approximately the same as the power conversion loss, as shown in Table 3. IF1_OUT R1 0Ω T1 C25 560pF +5V 20 C24 560pF 19 10kΩ 18 17 16 10pF 4.7µF ADL5367 +5V 22pF 1 15 2 14 LO2_IN 8pF RF-IN +5V 10pF 3 13 10pF BIAS GENERATOR 4 12 5 11 22pF 6 7 8 9 RBIAS LO LO1_IN 10 10kΩ +5V 10pF 10pF Figure 50. Typical Application Circuit Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 24 08082-052 0.01µF ADL5367 EVALUATION BOARD An evaluation board is available for the family of double balanced mixers. The standard evaluation board schematic is shown in Figure 51. The evaluation board is fabricated using Rogers® RO3003 material. Table 7 describes the various configuration options of the evaluation board. Evaluation board layout is shown in Figure 52 to Figure 55. IF1_OUT R1 0Ω T1 C24 560pF C25 560pF PWR_UP R14 0Ω C21 10pF COMM PWDN IFON VPMX C1 8pF C4 10pF ADL5367 RFCT C22 1nF VGS1 COMM VGS0 COMM LOI1 VPOS C20 10pF VPSW R22 10kΩ R23 15kΩ VGS1 LO1_IN NC LOSW VLO2 LGM3 VGS0 VLO3 C5 0.01µF LO2_IN LOI2 RFIN RF-IN C12 22pF C10 22pF LOSEL VPOS C6 10pF R9 1.1kΩ VPOS C8 10pF Figure 51. Evaluation Board Schematic Rev. 0 | Page 20 of 24 R4 10kΩ 08082-053 C2 10µF IFOP L3 0Ω VCMI VPOS R21 10kΩ ADL5367 Table 7. Evaluation Board Configuration Components C2, C6, C8, C20, C21 C1, C4, C5 T1, R1, C24, C25 C10, C12, R4 R21 C22, L3, R9, R14, R22, R23, VGS0, VGS1 Description Power Supply Decoupling. Nominal supply decoupling consists of a 10 μF capacitor to ground in parallel with a 10 pF capacitor to ground positioned as close to the device as possible. RF Input Interface. The input channels are ac-coupled through C1. C4 and C5 provide bypassing for the center taps of the RF input baluns. IF Output Interface. T1 is a 1:1 impedance transformer used to provide a single-ended IF output interface. Remove R1 for balanced output operation. C24 and C25 are used to block the dc bias at the IF ports. LO Interface. C10 and C12 provide ac coupling for the LO1_IN and LO2_IN local oscillator inputs. LOSEL selects the appropriate LO input for both mixer cores. R4 provides a pull-down to ensure that LO1_IN is enabled when the LOSEL test point is logic low. LO2_IN is enabled when LOSEL is pulled to logic high. PWDN Interface. R21 pulls the PWDN logic low and enables the device. The PWR_UP test point allows the PWDN interface to be exercised using the an external logic generator. Grounding the PWDN pin for nominal operation is allowed. Using the PWDN pin when supply voltages exceed 3.3 V is not allowed. Bias Control. R22 and R23 form a voltage divider to provide 3 V for logic control, bypassed to ground through C22. VGS0 and VGS1 jumpers provide programmability at the VGS0 and VGS1 pins. It is recommended to pull these two pins to ground for nominal operation. R9 sets the bias point for the internal LO buffers. R14 sets the bias point for the internal IF amplifier. Rev. 0 | Page 21 of 24 Default Conditions C2 = 10 μF (Size 0603), C6, C8, C20, C21 = 10 pF (Size 0402) C1 = 3 pF (Size 0402), C4 = 10 pF (Size 0402), C5 = 0.01 μF (Size 0402) T1 = TC1-1-13M+ (Mini-Circuits), R1 = 0 Ω (Size 0402), C24, C25 = 560 pF (Size 0402) C10, C12 = 22 pF (Size 0402), R4 = 10 kΩ (Size 0402) R21 = 10 kΩ (Size 0402) C22 = 1 nF (Size 0402), L3 = 0 Ω (Size 0603), R9 = 1.1 kΩ (Size 0402), R14 = 0 Ω (Size 0402), R22 = 10 kΩ (Size 0402), R23 = 15 kΩ (Size 0402), VGS0 = VGS1 = 3-pin shunt 08083-054 08083-056 ADL5367 Figure 54. Evaluation Board Power Plane, Internal Layer 2 Figure 53. Evaluation Board Ground Plane, Internal Layer 1 08083-057 08083-055 Figure 52. Evaluation Board Top Layer Figure 55. Evaluation Board Bottom Layer Rev. 0 | Page 22 of 24 ADL5367 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 0.60 MAX 5.00 BSC SQ 0.60 MAX 15 PIN 1 INDICATOR 20 16 1 PIN 1 INDICATOR 4.75 BSC SQ 0.65 BSC 3.20 3.10 SQ 3.00 EXPOSED PAD (BOTTOM VIEW) 5 10 0.90 0.85 0.80 12° MAX SEATING PLANE 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.35 0.28 0.23 0.75 0.60 0.50 0.05 MAX 0.01 NOM COPLANARITY 0.05 0.20 REF 2.60 BSC FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VHHC 042209-B TOP VIEW 6 11 Figure 56. 20-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ] 5 mm × 5 mm Body, Very Thin Quad (CP-20-5) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model ADL5367ACPZ-R7 1 ADL5367-EVALZ1 1 Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C Package Description 20-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ], 7” Tape and Reel Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. Rev. 0 | Page 23 of 24 Package Option CP-20-5 Ordering Quantity 1,500 1 ADL5367 NOTES ©2009 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D08083-0-10/09(0) Rev. 0 | Page 24 of 24