AD AD8376ACPZ-WP

Ultra Low Distortion IF Dual VGA
AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
FEATURES
Dual Independent Digitally Controlled VGAs
-4 to 20dB Gain Range
1 dB Step Size ± 0.2 dB
Differential input and output
150 Ω Differential Input
Open Collector Differential Output
8.7 dB noise figure @ maximum gain
OIP3 of ~50dBm at 140MHz
−3 dB bandwidth of 700 MHz
Excellent Channel to Channel Isolation
Two Parallel 5-bit Control Interfaces
Wide input dynamic range
Power-down Control
Single 5V Supply Operation
32 Lead LFCSP 5 x 5 mm Package
APPLICATIONS
Differential ADC drivers
Main and Diverstiy IF Sampling Receivers
High Output Power IF Amplification
Multi-channel Receivers
Instrumentation
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8376 is a dual channel digitally controlled, variable gain
wide bandwidth amplifier that provides precise gain control,
high IP3 and low noise figure. The excellent distortion
performance and high signal bandwidth makes the AD8376 an
excellent gain control device for a variety of receiver
applications.
For wide input dynamic range applications, the AD8376 provides a broad 24 dB gain range with 1 dB resolution. The gain of
each channel is adjusted through dedicated 5-pin control
interfaces and can be driven using standard TTL levels. The
open-collector outputs provide a flexible interface, allowing the
overall signal gain to be set by the loading resistance. The
AD8376 offers a maximum trans-conductance gain of
67 mΩ-1’s. This results in a signal voltage gain proportional to
the load resistance. When driving a 150 Ω differential load, the
maximum signal gain will be 20 dB.
Rev. PrD
Using a high speed SiGe process and incorporating proprietary
distortion cancellation techniques, the AD8376 achieves
50 dBm output IP3 at 140 MHz.
Each channel of the AD8376 can be individually powered on by
applying the appropriate logic level to the ENBA and ENBB
power enable pins. The quiescent current of the AD8376 is
typically 130 mA per channel. When powered down, the
AD8376 consumes less than 5mA and offers excellent input to
output isolation, lower than -50 dB at 200 MHz.
Fabricated on an ADI’s high speed SiGe process, the AD8376
provides precise gain adjustment capabilities with good distortion
performance. The AD8376 amplifier comes in a compact,
thermally enhanced 5 x 5mm 32-lead LFCSP package and
operates over the temperature range of −40°C to +85°C.
March 13, 2007
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AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
SPECIFICATIONS
VS = 5 V, T = 25°C, RS = RL = 150Ω at 100MHz, 2 V p-p differential output, both channels enabled, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
−3 dB Bandwidth
Slew Rate
Conditions
Min
VOUT < 2 V p-p (5.2dBm)
INPUT STAGE
Maximum Input Swing
Differential Input Resistance
Common-Mode Input Voltage
CMRR
Gain Code = 00000
GAIN
Amplifier Transconductance
Gain Code = 00000
Typ
Max
700
TBD
Unit
MHz
V/nsec
Pins IPA+ and IPA-, IPB+ and IPBFor linear operation (AV = -4 dB)
Differential
0.058
TBD
150
1.9
TBD
TBD
0.067
0.076
V p-p
Ω
V
dB
Ω-1
Maximum Voltage Gain
Gain Code = 00000
20
dB
Minimum Voltage Gain
Gain Code ≥11000
−4
dB
Gain Step Size
From Gain Code 00000 to 11000
Gain Flatness
Gain Code = 00000 over 20% fractional
bandwidth for fC < 200MHz
Gain Code = 00000
For VIN = 100mVp-p, Gain Code 10100 to 00000
Pins OPA+ and OPA-, OPB+ and OPBAt P1dB, Gain Code = 00000
Differential
Measured at differential output for differential
input applied to alternate channel
Gain Temperature Sensitivity
Gain Step Response
OUTPUT STAGE
Output Voltage Swing
Output impedance
Channel Isolation (Worst Case)
NOISE/HARMONIC PERFORMANCE
46 MHz
Noise Figure
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Output IP3
Output 1 dB Compression Point
70 MHz
Noise Figure
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Output IP3
Output 1 dB Compression Point
140 MHz
Noise Figure
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Output IP3
Output 1 dB Compression Point
0.8
1.0
1.2
dB
TBD
dB
TBD
TBD
mdB/°C
ns
10
5k/1
-53
V p-p
Ω/pF
dB
8.7
-94
-92
50
19
dB
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
8.7
-94
-92
50
19
dB
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
8.7
-86
-91
50
19
dB
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
Gain Code = 00000
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
2 MHz spacing, +3 dBm per tone
Gain Code = 00000
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
2 MHz spacing, +3 dBm per tone
Gain Code = 00000
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
2 MHz spacing, +3 dBm per tone
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Preliminary Technical Data
Parameter
200 MHz
Noise Figure
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Output IP3
Output 1 dB Compression Point
POWER-INTERFACE
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current Per Channel
vs. Temperature
Power Down Current Per Channel
vs. Temperature
POWER-UP/GAIN CONTROL
VIH
VIL
Logic Input Bias Current
AD8376
Conditions
Gain Code = 00000
Min
Thermal connection made to exposed paddle
under device, both channels enabled
5.5
V
TBD
130
140
mA
155
mA
mA
mA
3
TBD
1.6
V
0.8
900
5-Bit Binary Gain Code
01101
01110
01111
10000
10001
10010
10011
10100
10101
10110
10111
11000
>11000
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dB
dBc
dBc
dBm
dBm
5.0
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
PWUP Low
−40°C ≤TA ≤ +85°C
Pins A0 – A4, B0 – B4, PUPA, and PUPB
Voltage Gain (dB)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
Unit
4.5
Table 2. Gain-Code versus Voltage Gain Look-Up Table
5-Bit Binary Gain Code
00000
00001
00010
00011
00100
00101
00110
00111
01000
01001
01010
01011
01100
Max
8.7
-85
-87
50
18
VOUT = 2 V p-p
VOUT = 2 V p-p
2 MHz spacing, +3 dBm per tone
Minimum voltage for a logic high
Maximum voltage for a logic low
Typ
Voltage Gain (dB)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-4
nA
AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VPOS
ENBA, ENBB, A0-A4, B0-B4
Input Voltage, VIN+ ,VINInternal Power Dissipation
θJA (Exposed paddle soldered down)
θJA (Exposed paddle not soldered down)
θJC (At exposed paddle)
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Lead Temperature Range
(Soldering 60 sec)
Rating
5.5 V
-0.6 to (VPOS + 0.6V)
-0.6 to +3.1V
TBD mW
TBD°C/W
TBD°C/W
TBD°C/W
TBD°C
–40°C to +85°C
–65°C to +150°C
TBD°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
listed in the operational sections of this specification is
not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating
conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
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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Preliminary Technical Data
AD8376
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 2. 32 Lead LFCSP
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13, 20
14
15, 17
16, 18
19
21, 28
22
23, 25
24. 26
27
29
30
31
32
Mnemonic
A2
A3
A4
VCMA
VCMB
B4
B3
B2
B1
B0
IPB+
IPBGNDB
VCCB
OPB+
OPBENBB
GNDA
ENBA
OPAOPA+
VCCA
IPAIPA+
A0
A1
Description
MSB-2 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A.
MSB-1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A.
The MSB for the 5-bit Gain Control Interface for Channel A.
Channel A Input Common Mode Voltage. Typically bypassed to ground through capacitor
Channel B Input Common Mode Voltage. Typically bypassed to ground through capacitor
The MSB for the 5-bit Gain Control Interface for Channel B.
MSB-1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B.
MSB-2 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B.
LSB+1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B.
LSB for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B.
Channel B Positive Input.
Channel B Negative Input.
Device Common (DC Ground) for Channel B.
Positive Supply Pin for Channel B. Should be bypassed to Ground using suitable bypass capacitor.
Positive Ouptut Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC bias of +5V nominal.
Negative Ouptut Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC bias of +5V nominal.
Power Enable Pin for Channel B.
Device Common (DC Ground) for Channel A.
Power Enable Pin for Channel A.
Negative Ouptut Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC bias of +5V nominal.
Positive Ouptut Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC bias of +5V nominal.
Positive Supply Pins for Channel A. Should be bypassed to Ground using suitable bypass capacitor.
Channel A Negative Input.
Channel A Positive Input.
LSB for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A.
LSB+1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A.
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AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VS = 5 V, TA = 25°C, RSource = RLoad = 150 Ω, both channels enabled, unless otherwise noted.
55
25
Av = 20 dB
20
Av = 20 dB
Av = 10 dB
10
50
5
IP3 (dBm)
POWER GAIN (dB)
15
0
-5
Av = -4 dB
-10
Av = 0 dB
45
-15
Av = -4 dB
-20
-25
-30
10E+06
40
100E+06
1E+09
10E+09
40
90
140
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 2. Gain vs. Frequency by Gain Code, (all codes),
Differential-in, Differential-out
21.5
-75
HARMONIC DISTORTION (dBc) .
-70
OP1dB (dBm)
21
20.5
20
100 MHz
150 MHz
200 MHz
250 MHz
19
18.5
-80
HD2
Av = -4 dB Av = 0 dB
-85
-90
Av = -4 dB Av = 20 dB
-95
Av = 20 dB
-100
Av = 10 dB
HD3
-105
Av = 0 dB
Av = 10
-110
-115
18
-5
0
5
10
15
-5
20
-4
-3
-2
GAIN (dB)
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Figure 3. P1dB vs. Gain at Various Frequencies
Figure 6. HD2 and HD3 vs. Power Out
(20, 10, 0, -4 dB gain codes) at 140 MHz
45
55
Av = 20 dB
40
Av = 10 dB
NOISE FIGURE (dB) .
45
Av = -4 dB
Av = -4 dB
35
50
IP3 (dBm)
240
Figure 5. Output IP3 vs. Frequency (20, 10, 0, -4 dB gain codes),
3 dBm tones with 2 MHz spacing
22
19.5
190
Av = 0 dB
40
30
25
Av = 10 dB
Av = 0 dB
20
15
Av = 20 dB
10
5
0
35
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
POWER AT EACH TONE (dBm)
3
4
5
0
200
400
600
800
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4. Output IP3 vs. Output Power (20, 10, 0, -4 dB gain codes),
Tones at 140 MHz and 142 MHz
Figure 7. Noise Figure vs. Frequency (20, 10, 0, -4 dB gain codes)
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1000
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
AD8376
-40C
+25C
+85C
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Preliminary Technical Data
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
POWER AT EACH TONE (dBm)
3
4
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
5
-40C
+25C
+85C
-5
-4
Figure 8. IP3 vs. Power Out over Temperature
20 dB gain code at 110 MHz, 2 MHz spacing
3
4
5
4
5
4
5
-85
-40C
+25C
+85C
-90
-40C
+25C
+85C
-90
-95
HD3 (dBc)
HD3 (dBc)
-2
-1
0
1
2
POWER AT EACH TONE (dBm)
Figure 11. IP3 vs. Power Out over Temperature
0 dB gain code at 110 MHz, 2 MHz spacing
-85
-100
-105
-95
-100
-105
-110
-110
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
3
4
5
-5
Figure 9. HD3 vs. Power Out over Temperature
20 dB gain code at 110 MHz
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
3
Figure 12. HD3 vs. Power Out over Temperature
0 dB gain code at 110 MHz
-80
-80
-40C
+25C
+85C
-82
-84
-82
-86
-86
-88
-88
-90
-92
-90
-92
-94
-94
-96
-96
-98
-98
-100
-100
-5
-4
-3
-40C
+25C
+85C
-84
HD2 (dBc)
HD2 (dBc)
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
3
4
5
Figure 10.HD2 vs. Power Out over Temperature
20 dB gain code at 110 MHz
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
3
Figure 13. HD2 vs. Power Out over Temperature
0 dB gain code at 110 MHz
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AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
APPLICATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE ADC DRIVING
The AD8376 provides the gain, isolation, and balanced low
distortion output levels for efficiently driving wideband ADCs
such as the AD9445. Figure 9 represents a simplified front end
of the AD8376 dual VGA driving two AD9445 14 Bit, 125MSPS
A/D converters.
This circuit provides variable gain, isolation and source
matching for the AD9445. Using this circuit with the AD8376
in a gain of 20 dB (Max Gain) an SFDR performance of 86 dBc
is achieved at 100 MHz (see Figure 8).
For optimum performance the AD8376 is driven differentially
from the input baluns. The input 37.5 Ω resistors in parallel
with the 150 Ω input impedance of the AD8376 provide a 50 Ω
differential input impedance. The open collector outputs of the
AD8376’s are biased through the 1 uH inductors and are
ac coupled from the 75 Ω load resistors which are required for
gain accuracy. The 75 Ω load resistors are also ac coupled from
the AD9445 to negate a DC affect on the input common mode
voltage of the AD9445. The series 33 Ω resistors improve the
SNR by providing isolation. The AD9445 represents a 1 kΩ
differential load and requires a 2 Vp-p differential signal
(VREF=1V) between VIN+ and VIN- for a full scale output.
Figure 14. SFDR Performance of the AD8376 Driving the AD9445
Figure 15. AD8376 Driving the AD9445
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Preliminary Technical Data
AD8376
EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 10 shows the schematic of the AD8376 evaluation board.
The silkscreen and layout of the component and circuit sides
are shown in Figure 11 through Figure 14. The board is
powered by a single-supply in the 4. 5 V to 5.5 V range. The
power supply is decoupled by 10 μF and 0.1 μF capacitors at
each power supply pin. Additional decoupling, in the form of a
series resistor or inductor at the supply pins, can also be added.
Table 2 details the various configuration options of the
evaluation board.
The output pins of the AD8376 require supply biasing with
1 μH RF chokes. Both the input and output pins must be accoupled. These pins are converted to single-ended with a pair of
baluns (Mini-Circuits TC3-1T+ and M/A-COM ETC1-1-13).
The baluns at the input, T1 and T2, are used to transform 50 Ω
source impedances to the desired 150 Ω reference levels. The
output baluns, T3 and T4, and the matching components are
configured to provide a 150 Ω to 50 Ω impedance
transformations with insertion losses of about 10 dB.
Figure 16. AD8376 Evaluation Board Schematic
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AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
Table 2. Evaluation Board Configuration Options
Components
C13, C14, C20 to C22,
C64 to C67, R90, R91
Function
Power Supply Decoupling. Nominal supply decoupling consists a 10 μF
capacitor to ground followed by a 0.1 μF capacitor to ground positioned as
close to the device as possible.
T1, T2, C1 to C4, C61, C62,
R1 to R4, R9 to R12,
R70 to R75
Input Interface. T1 and T2 are 3-to-1 impedance ratio baluns to transform a
50 Ω single-ended input into a 150 Ω balanced differential signal. R1 and R4
ground one side of the differential drive interface for single-ended
applications. R9 to R12 and R70 to 75 are provided for generic placement of
matching components. C1 to C4 are dc blocks.
T3, T4, C7 to C10,
L1 to L4, R15 to R32,
R62, R63, C62, C63
Output Interface. C7 to C10 are dc blocks. L1 to L4 provide dc biases for the
outputs. R19 to R28 are provided for generic placement of matching
components. The evaluation board is configured to provide a 150 Ω to 50 Ω
impedance transformation with an insertion loss of about 10 dB. T3 and T4
are 1-to-1 impedance ratio baluns to transform the balanced differential
signasl to single-ended signals. R29 and R32 ground one side of the
differential output interface for single-ended applications.
PUA, PUB, R13, R14,
C5, C6
Enable Interface. The AD8376 is enabled by applying a logic high voltage
to the ENBA pin for channel A or the ENBB pin for channel B. Channel A is
enabled when the PUA switch is set in the “up” position, connecting the ENBA
pin to VPOS. Likewise, Channel B is enabled when the PUB switch is set in the
“up” position, connecting the ENBB pin to VPOS. Both channels are disabled
by setting the switches to the “down” position, connecting ENBA and ENBB
pins to GND.
Parallel Interface Control. Used to hardwire A0 through A4 and B0 through
B4 to the desired gain. The bank of switches, WA0 to WA4, set the binary
gain code for channel A. The bank of switches, WB0 to WB4, set the binary
gain code for channel B. WA0 and WB0 represent the LSB for each of the
respective channels.
Voltage Reference. Input Common Mode Voltage ac-coupled to ground by
0.1 μF capacitors, C11 and C12.
WA0 to WA4, WB0 to WB4
C11, C12
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Default Conditions
C20 = 10 μF (size 3528)
C13, C14 = 0.1 μF
(size 0402)
C21, C22, C64 to C67 = 0.1 μF
(size 0603)
R90, R91 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
T1, T2 = TC3-1+ (Mini-Circuits)
C1 to C4, C60, C61 = 0.1 μF
(size 0402)
R1, R4, R9 to R12 = 0 Ω
(size 0402)
R2, R3, R70 to R75 = open
(size 0402)
C7 to C10= 0.1 μF (size 0402)
L1 to L4 = 1 μH (size 0805)
T3, T4 = ETC1-1-13 (M/A-COM)
R19 to R22 = 61.9 Ω (size 0402)
R23, R25, R26, R28 = 30.9 Ω
(size 0402)
R15 to 18 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
R29, R32 = 0 Ω (size 0402)
R24, R27, R30, R31, R62, R63 =
open (size 0402)
C62, C63 = 0.1 μF (size 0402)
PUA, PUB = installed
R13, R14 = 0 Ω (size 0603)
C5, C6 = open (size 0603)
WA0 to WA4, WB0 to WB4 =
installed
C11, C12 = 0.1 μF (size 0402)
Preliminary Technical Data
AD8376
Figure 17. Component Side Silkscreen
Figure 19. Component Side Layout
Figure 18. Circuit Side Silkscreen
Figure 20. Circuit Side Layout
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AD8376
Preliminary Technical Data
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Figure2. 32-Lead LFCSP
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
AD8376ACPZ-WP
AD8376ACPZ-REEL7
AD8376-EVALZ
Temperature
–40°C to +85°C
–40°C to +85°C
Package Description
Waffle Pack, 32 Lead Frame Chip Scale Package
7” Reel, 32 Lead Frame Chip Scale Package
Evaluation Board
© 2007 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
PR06725-0-3/07(PrD)
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Package Option
CP-32-3
CP-32-3