AD ADRF6601

750 MHz to 1160 MHz Rx Mixer with
Integrated Fractional-N PLL and VCO
ADRF6601
The PLL reference input can support input frequencies from
12 MHz to 160 MHz. The PFD output controls a charge pump
whose output drives an off-chip loop filter.
FEATURES
Rx mixer with integrated fractional-N PLL
RF input frequency range: 300 MHz to 2500 MHz
Internal LO frequency range: 750 MHz to 1160 MHz
Input P1dB: 14.2 dBm
Input IP3: 30.0 dBm
IIP3 optimization via external pin
SSB noise figure
IP3SET pin open: 13.0 dB
IP3SET pin at 3.3 V: 13.8 dB
Voltage conversion gain: 6.7 dB
Matched 200 Ω IF output impedance
IF 3 dB bandwidth: 500 MHz
Programmable via 3-wire SPI interface
40-lead, 6 mm × 6 mm LFCSP
The loop filter output is then applied to an integrated VCO. The
VCO output at 2 × fLO is applied to an LO divider, as well as to a
programmable PLL divider. The programmable PLL divider is
controlled by a Σ-Δ modulator (SDM). The modulus of the SDM
can be programmed from 1 to 2047.
The active mixer converts the single-ended 50 Ω RF input to
a 200 Ω differential IF output. The IF output can operate up
to 500 MHz.
The ADRF6601 is fabricated using an advanced silicon-germanium
BiCMOS process. It is available in a 40-lead, RoHS-compliant,
6 mm × 6 mm LFCSP with an exposed paddle. Performance is
specified over the −40°C to +85°C temperature range.
APPLICATIONS
Cellular base stations
Table 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Part No.
ADRF6601
The ADRF6601 is a high dynamic range active mixer with an
integrated fractional-N phase-locked loop (PLL) and a voltagecontrolled oscillator (VCO) for internal mixer LO generation.
ADRF6602
Along with the ADRF6602 and the ADRF6603, the ADRF6601
forms a family of integrated PLL/mixers. The ADRF6601 covers
the frequency range of 750 MHz to 1160 MHz.
ADRF6603
Internal
LO Range
750 MHz to
1160 MHz
1550 MHz to
2150 MHz
2100 MHz to
2600 MHz
±3 dB RF Input
Balun Range
300 MHz to
2500 MHz
1000 MHz to
3100 MHz
1100 MHz to
3200 MHz
±1 dB RF Input
Balun Range
450 MHz to
1600 MHz
1350 MHz to
2750 MHz
1450 MHz to
2850 MHz
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VCC1
VCC2
VCC_LO
VCC_MIX
VCC_V2I
VCC_LO
1
10
17
22
27
34
NC NC
32
ADRF6601
LODRV_EN 36
LON 37
BUFFER
INTERNAL LO RANGE
750MHz TO 1160MHz
LOP 38
BUFFER
PLL_EN 16
CLK 13
LE 14
FRACTION MODULUS
REG
SPI
INTERFACE
2:1
MUX
INTEGER
REG
THIRD-ORDER
FRACTIONAL
INTERPOLATOR
×2
REF_IN 6
÷2
÷4
N COUNTER
21 TO 123
MUX
TEMP
SENSOR
7
VCO
CORE
PRESCALER
÷2
2
DECL3P3
2.5V
LDO
9
DECL2P5
VCO
LDO
40
DECLVCO
26
RFIN
29
IP3SET
CHARGE PUMP
250µA,
500µA (DEFAULT),
750µA,
1000µA
–
PHASE
+ FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
MUXOUT 8
4
DIV
BY
4, 2, 1
3.3V
LDO
11 15 20 21 23 24 25 28 30 31 35
5
RSET
GND
3
39
18 19
CP VTUNE IFP IFN
08546-001
DATA 12
33
Figure 1.
Rev. 0
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ADRF6601
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Register 4—PLL Charge Pump, PFD, and Reference Path
Control (Default: 0x0AA7E4)................................................... 13 Register 5—PLL Enable and LO Path Control (Default:
0x0000E5) .................................................................................... 14 Register 6—VCO Control and VCO Enable (Default:
0x1E2106) .................................................................................... 14 RF Specifications .......................................................................... 3 Register 7—Mixer Bias Enable and External VCO Enable
(Default: 0x000007).................................................................... 14 Synthesizer/PLL Specifications ................................................... 4 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 15 Logic Input and Power Specifications ....................................... 5 Programming the ADRF6601................................................... 15 Timing Characteristics ................................................................ 5 Initialization Sequence .............................................................. 15 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6 LO Selection Logic ..................................................................... 16 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6 Applications Information .............................................................. 17 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7 Basic Connections for Operation ............................................. 17 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9 Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 18 Register Structure ........................................................................... 11 Evaluation Board Control Software ......................................... 18 Register 0—Integer Divide Control (Default: 0x0001C0)..... 11 Schematics and Artwork ........................................................... 20 Register 1—Modulus Divide Control (Default: 0x003001) .. 11 Evaluation Board Configuration Options ............................... 22 Register 2—Fractional Divide Control (Default: 0x001802) 12 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23 Register 3—Σ-Δ Modulator Dither Control (Default:
0x10000B) .................................................................................... 12 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23 REVISION HISTORY
4/10—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADRF6601
SPECIFICATIONS
RF SPECIFICATIONS
VCCx = 5 V; ambient temperature (TA) = 25°C; fREF = 38.4 MHz; fPFD = 38.4 MHz; high-side LO injection; fIF = 140 MHz; IIP3 optimized
using CDAC = 0x1 and IP3SET = 3.3 V, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
INTERNAL LO FREQUENCY RANGE
RF INPUT FREQUENCY RANGE
RF INPUT AT 610 MHz
Input Return Loss
Input P1dB
Second-Order Intercept (IIP2)
Third-Order Intercept (IIP3)
Single-Side Band Noise Figure
LO-to-IF Leakage
RF INPUT AT 910 MHz
Input Return Loss
Input P1dB
Second-Order Intercept (IIP2)
Third-Order Intercept (IIP3)
Single-Side Band Noise Figure
LO-to-IF Leakage
RF INPUT AT 1020 MHz
Input Return Loss
Input P1dB
Second-Order Intercept (IIP2)
Third-Order Intercept (IIP3)
Single-Side Band Noise Figure
LO-to-IF Leakage
IF OUTPUT
Voltage Conversion Gain
IF Bandwidth
Output Common-Mode Voltage
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation
Output Swing
Output Return Loss
LO INPUT/OUTPUT (LOP, LON)
Frequency Range
Output Level (LO as Output)
Input Level (LO as Input)
Input Impedance
Test Conditions/Comments
±3 dB RF input range
Min
750
300
Relative to 50 Ω (can be improved with external match)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
IP3SET = 3.3 V
IP3SET = open
At 1× LO frequency, 50 Ω termination at the RF port
Relative to 50 Ω (can be improved with external match)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
IP3SET = 3.3 V
IP3SET = open
At 1× LO frequency, 50 Ω termination at the RF port
Low-side injection
Relative to 50 Ω (can be improved with external match)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
−5 dBm each tone (10 MHz spacing between tones)
IP3SET = 3.3 V
IP3SET = open
At 1× LO frequency, 50 Ω termination at the RF port
Differential 200 Ω load
Small-signal 3 dB bandwidth
External pull-up balun or inductors required
Over frequency range, any 5 MHz/50 MHz
Over full temperature range
Differential 200 Ω load
Relative to 200 Ω
Externally applied 1× LO input, internal PLL disabled
Typ
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Unit
MHz
MHz
−14
14.3
62
32.5
13.0
12.2
−51
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
−18
14.3
59
31.0
14.0
13.1
−51
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
−16
14.3
64
31.5
14.5
13.5
−45
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
6.7
500
5
0.2/1.0
1.0
2
−15
dB
MHz
V
dB
dB
V p-p
dB
250
1× LO into a 50 Ω load, LO output buffer enabled
Max
1160
2500
6000
−5.5
±6
50
MHz
dBm
dBm
Ω
ADRF6601
SYNTHESIZER/PLL SPECIFICATIONS
VCCx = 5 V; ambient temperature (TA) = 25°C; fREF = 153.6 MHz; fREF power = 4 dBm; fPFD = 38.4 MHz; high-side LO injection;
fIF = 140 MHz; IIP3 optimized using CDAC = 0x1 and IP3SET = 3.3 V, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
SYNTHESIZER SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range
Figure of Merit 1
Reference Spurs
PHASE NOISE
Integrated Phase Noise
PFD Frequency
REFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS
REF_IN Input Frequency
REF_IN Input Capacitance
MUXOUT Output Level
MUXOUT Duty Cycle
CHARGE PUMP
Pump Current
Output Compliance Range
1
Test Conditions/Comments
Synthesizer specifications referenced to 1× LO
Internally generated LO
fREF power = 0 dBm
fREF = 153.6 MHz
fREF/4
fREF/2
fREF
> fREF
fLO = 750 MHz to 1160 MHz, fPFD = 38.4 MHz
1 kHz to 10 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
500 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
5 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
20 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
1160
−221.4
MHz
dBc/Hz
−107
−107
−84
−88
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
−102
−108.6
−127
−135
−147
−151
−153
0.13
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
MHz
750
20
40
REF_IN, MUXOUT pins
12
160
4
VOL (lock detect output selected)
VOH (lock detect output selected)
0.25
2.7
50
Programmable to 250 μA, 500 μA, 750 μA, 1 mA
500
1
2.8
MHz
pF
V
V
%
μA
V
The figure of merit (FOM) is computed as phase noise (dBc/Hz) – 10log10(fPFD) – 20log10(fLO/fPFD). The FOM was measured across the full LO range, with fREF = 80 MHz,
fREF power = 10 dBm (500 V/μs slew rate) with a 40 MHz fPFD. The FOM was computed at 50 kHz offset.
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ADRF6601
LOGIC INPUT AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS
VCCx = 5 V; ambient temperature (TA) = 25°C; fREF = 38.4 MHz; fPFD = 38.4 MHz; high-side LO injection; fIF = 140 MHz; IIP3 optimized
using CDAC = 0x1 and IP3SET = 3.3 V, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4.
Parameter
LOGIC INPUTS
Input High Voltage, VINH
Input Low Voltage, VINL
Input Current, IINH/IINL
Input Capacitance, CIN
POWER SUPPLIES
Voltage Range
Supply Current
Test Conditions/Comments
CLK, DATA, LE
Min
Typ
1.4
0
Max
Unit
3.3
0.7
V
V
μA
pF
5.25
V
mA
mA
0.1
5
VCC1, VCC2, VCC_LO, VCC_MIX, and VCC_V2I pins
4.75
PLL only
External LO mode (internal PLL disabled,
IP3SET pin = 3.3 V)
Internal LO mode (internal PLL enabled,
IP3SET pin = 3.3 V)
Power-down mode
5
101
179
280
mA
30
mA
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
VCC2 = 5 V ± 5%.
Table 5.
Parameter
t1
t2
t3
t4
t5
t6
t7
Limit
20
10
10
25
25
10
20
Unit
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
Description
LE setup time
DATA to CLK setup time
DATA to CLK hold time
CLK high duration
CLK low duration
CLK to LE setup time
LE pulse width
Timing Diagram
t4
t5
CLK
t2
DATA
DB23 (MSB)
t3
DB22
DB2
(CONTROL BIT C3)
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
t1
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t7
08546-002
t6
LE
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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ADRF6601
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 6.
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VCC1, VCC2, VCC_LO,
VCC_MIX, VCC_V2I
Digital I/O, CLK, DATA, LE
IFP, IFN
RFIN
θJA (Exposed Paddle Soldered Down)
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Rating
−0.5 V to +5.5 V
−0.3 V to +3.6 V
−0.3 V to VCC_V2I + 0.3 V
18 dBm
35°C/W
150°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°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
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ADRF6601
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
DECLVCO
VTUNE
LOP
LON
LODRV_EN
GND
VCC_LO
NC
NC
GND
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PIN 1
INDICATOR
ADRF6601
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
GND
IP3SET
GND
VCC_V2I
RFIN
GND
GND
GND
VCC_MIX
GND
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT.
2. THE EXPOSED PADDLE SHOULD BE SOLDERED TO A
LOW IMPEDANCE GROUND PLANE.
08546-003
GND
DATA
CLK
LE
GND
PLL_EN
VCC_LO
IFP
IFN
GND
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
VCC1
DECL3P3
CP
GND
RSET
REF_IN
GND
MUXOUT
DECL2P5
VCC2
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 7. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
Mnemonic
VCC1
2
3
4, 7, 11, 15, 20,
21, 23, 24, 25,
28, 30, 31, 35
5
DECL3P3
CP
GND
RSET
Description
Power Supply for the 3.3 V LDO. Power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Each power supply pin
should be decoupled with a 100 pF capacitor and a 0.1 μF capacitor located close to the pin.
Decoupling Node for the 3.3 V LDO. Connect a 0.1 μF capacitor between this pin and ground.
Charge Pump Output Pin. Connect to VTUNE through the loop filter.
Ground. Connect these pins to a low impedance ground plane.
Charge Pump Current. The nominal charge pump current can be set to 250 μA, 500 μA, 750 μA, or 1 mA
using Bits[DB11:DB10] in Register 4 and by setting Bit DB18 to 0 (internal reference current). In this mode,
no external RSET is required. If Bit DB18 is set to 1, the four nominal charge pump currents (INOMINAL) can be
externally adjusted according to the following equation:
⎛ 217.4 × I CP
R SET = ⎜⎜
⎝ I NOMINAL
6
8
REF_IN
MUXOUT
9
10
DECL2P5
VCC2
12
13
DATA
CLK
14
LE
16
PLL_EN
17, 34
VCC_LO
18, 19
22
IFP, IFN
VCC_MIX
26
RFIN
⎞
⎟ − 37.8 Ω
⎟
⎠
Reference Input. Nominal input level is 1 V p-p. Input range is 12 MHz to 160 MHz.
Multiplexer Output. This output can be programmed to provide the reference output signal or the lock detect
signal. The output is selected by programming Bits[DB23:DB21] in Register 4.
Decoupling Node for the 2.5 V LDO. Connect a 0.1 μF capacitor between this pin and ground.
Power Supply for the 2.5 V LDO. Power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Each power supply pin
should be decoupled with a 100 pF capacitor and a 0.1 μF capacitor located close to the pin.
Serial Data Input. The serial data input is loaded MSB first; the three LSBs are the control bits.
Serial Clock Input. The serial clock input is used to clock in the serial data to the registers. The data is latched
into the 24-bit shift register on the CLK rising edge. Maximum clock frequency is 20 MHz.
Load Enable. When the LE input pin goes high, the data stored in the shift registers is loaded into one of the
eight registers. The relevant latch is selected by the three control bits of the 24-bit word.
PLL Enable. Switch between internal PLL and external LO input. When this pin is logic high, the mixer LO is
automatically switched to the internal PLL and the internal PLL is powered up. When this pin is logic low, the
internal PLL is powered down and the external LO input is routed to the mixer LO inputs. The SPI can also be
used to switch modes.
Power Supply. Power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Each power supply pin should be decoupled
with a 100 pF capacitor and a 0.1 μF capacitor located close to the pin.
Mixer IF Outputs. These outputs should be pulled to VCC with RF chokes.
Power Supply. Power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Each power supply pin should be decoupled
with a 100 pF capacitor and a 0.1 μF capacitor located close to the pin.
RF Input (Single-Ended, 50 Ω).
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ADRF6601
Pin No.
27
Mnemonic
VCC_V2I
29
32, 33
36
IP3SET
NC
LODRV_EN
37, 38
LON, LOP
39
VTUNE
40
DECLVCO
EP
EPAD
Description
Power Supply. Power supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V. Each power supply pin should be decoupled
with a 100 pF capacitor and a 0.1 μF capacitor located close to the pin.
Connect a resistor from this pin to a +5 V supply to adjust IIP3. Normally leave open.
No Connection.
LO Driver Enable. Together with Pin 16 (PLL_EN), this digital input pin determines whether the LOP and LON
pins operate as inputs or outputs. LOP and LON become inputs if the PLL_EN pin is low or if the PLL_EN pin is
set high with the PLEN bit (DB6 in Register 5) set to 0. LOP and LON become outputs if either the LODRV_EN pin
or the LDRV bit (DB3 in Register 5) is set to 1 while the PLL_EN pin is set high. The external LO drive frequency
must be 1× LO. This pin should not be left floating.
Local Oscillator Input/Output. The internally generated 1× LO is available on these pins. When internal LO
generation is disabled, an external 1× LO can be applied to these pins.
VCO Control Voltage Input. This pin is driven by the output of the loop filter. The nominal input voltage range
on this pin is 1.5 V to 2.5 V.
Decoupling Node for the VCO LDO. Connect a 100 pF capacitor and a 10 μF capacitor between this pin and
ground.
Exposed Paddle. The exposed paddle should be soldered to a low impedance ground plane.
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ADRF6601
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
CDAC = 0x1, IP3SET = 3.3 V, internally generated LO, RFIN = −10 dBm, fIF = 140 MHz, unless otherwise noted.
5
4
45
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
40
3
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
GAIN (dB)
2
1
0
–1
30
25
20
–2
15
–3
900
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
750
900
950
1000
1050
1150
1100
1150
1100
1150
1100
Figure 7. IIP3 vs. LO Frequency, RFIN = −5 dBm
20
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
18
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
16
70
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
80
850
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4. Gain vs. LO Frequency
90
800
08546-017
850
08546-018
800
08546-014
–5
750
08546-019
10
–4
60
50
14
12
10
8
6
4
40
2
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
1150
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
750
08546-015
30
750
800
19
950
1000
1050
Figure 8. IP1dB vs. LO Frequency
0
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–10
LO-TO-IF LEAKAGE (dBm)
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–20
–30
–40
–50
11
10
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1100
1150
–60
750
08546-016
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
900
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 5. IIP2 vs. LO Frequency, RFIN = −5 dBm
20
850
800
850
900
950
1000
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 6. Noise Figure vs. LO Frequency
1050
Figure 9. LO-to-IF Leakage vs. LO Frequency, LO Output Turned Off,
50 Ω Termination at RF Port
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ADRF6601
Phase noise measurements made at IF output, unless otherwise noted.
1.0
1kHz OFFSET
0.9
0.6
–120
0.5
10kHz OFFSET
–130
0.4
1MHz OFFSET
0.3
10MHz OFFSET
–150
0.2
–160
INTERGRATED PHASE NOISE
–170
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
0.7
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE (°rms)
0.8
–110
–90
2× PFD
OFFSET
4× PFD OFFSET
–110
750
800
850
900
950
1000
1050
1100
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1150
08546-021
0.25× AND
0.5× PFD
OFFSET
–105
–140
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 12. Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency and LO Frequency
(LO Frequency Varies from 750 MHz to 1160 MHz)
1× PFD OFFSET
–100
–130
–160
1k
–80
–95
–120
0
1150
= 752MHz
= 848MHz
= 953.6MHz
= 1049.6MHz
= 1155.2MHz
–110
–150
Figure 10. PLL Spot Phase Noise at Various Offsets
and Integrated Phase Noise vs. LO Frequency
–85
–100
0.1
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
SPURS LEVEL (dBc)
SPOT PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
100kHz OFFSET
–100
LO
LO
LO
LO
LO
–90
08546-020
–90
–140
–80
Figure 11. PLL Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency
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08546-022
–80
ADRF6601
REGISTER STRUCTURE
This section provides the register maps for the ADRF6601. The three LSBs determine the register that is programmed.
REGISTER 0—INTEGER DIVIDE CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x0001C0)
DIVIDE
MODE
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
INTEGER DIVIDE RATIO
CONTROL BITS
DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
DM
ID6
ID5
ID4
ID3
ID2
ID1
ID0
C3(0) C2(0) C1(0)
0
0
DM
DIVIDE MODE
0
FRACTIONAL (DEFAULT)
1
INTEGER
DB1
ID6
ID5
ID4
ID3
ID2
ID1
ID0
INTEGER DIVIDE RATIO
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
21 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
22 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
23 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
24
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...
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...
...
...
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...
...
...
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
56 (DEFAULT)
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
119
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
120 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
121 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
122 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
123 (INTEGER MODE ONLY)
DB0
08546-004
RESERVED
Figure 13. Register 0—Integer Divide Control Register Map
REGISTER 1—MODULUS DIVIDE CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x003001)
MODULUS VALUE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MD10
CONTROL BITS
DB12 DB11 DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
DB2
MD9
MD6
MD5
MD4
MD3
MD2
MD1
MD0
C3(0) C2(0) C1(1)
MD8
MD7
DB1
DB0
MD10
MD9
MD8
MD7
MD6
MD5
MD4
MD3
MD2
MD1
MD0
MODULUS VALUE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1536 (DEFAULT)
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2047
Figure 14. Register 1—Modulus Divide Control Register Map
Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 24
08546-005
RESERVED
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13
ADRF6601
REGISTER 2—FRACTIONAL DIVIDE CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x001802)
RESERVED
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
FD10
DB12 DB11 DB10
DB9
DB8
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
FD9
FD6
FD5
FD4
FD3
FD2
FD1
FD0
FD8
FD7
DB2
DB1
DB0
C3(0) C2(1) C1(0)
FD10
FD9
FD8
FD7
FD6
FD5
FD4
FD3
FD2
FD1
FD0
FRACTIONAL VALUE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
768 (DEFAULT)
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
08546-006
0
CONTROL BITS
FRACTIONAL VALUE
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13
<MDR
FRACTIONAL VALUE MUST BE LESS THAN MODULUS
Figure 15. Register 2—Fractional Divide Control Register Map
REGISTER 3—Σ-Δ MODULATOR DITHER CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x10000B)
DITHER
MAGNITUDE
DB22
DB21
DITH1
DITH0
DITHER
DITHER RESTART VALUE
CONTROL BITS
ENABLE
DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB10 DB9 DB8 DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0
DEN
DV16 DV15 DV14 DV13 DV12 DV11 DV10 DV9 DV8 DV7 DV6 DV5 DV4 DV3 DV2 DV1 DV0 C3(0) C2(1) C1(1)
DITH1
0
0
DITH0
0
1
DITHER MAGNITUDE
15 (DEFAULT)
7
1
0
3
1
1
1 (RECOMMENDED)
DEN
0
1
DITHER ENABLE
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT, RECOMMENDED)
DV16 DV15 DV14 DV13 DV12 DV11 DV10 DV9 DV8 DV7 DV6 DV5 DV4 DV3 DV2
DV1 DV0
DITHER RESTART
VALUE
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0x00001 (DEFAULT)
...
...
0x1FFFF
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
Figure 16. Register 3—Σ-Δ Modulator Dither Control Register Map
Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 24
0
...
...
1
0
...
...
1
1
...
...
1
08546-007
RES
DB23
0
ADRF6601
REGISTER 4—PLL CHARGE PUMP, PFD, AND REFERENCE PATH CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x0AA7E4)
REF OUTPUT
MUX SELECT
DB23 DB22
CP
INPUT REF CURRENT
REF
PATH
SOURCE
DB21 DB20 DB19
RMS2 RMS1 RMS0 RS1
RS0
PFD PHASE OFFSET
MULTIPLIER
PFD
POL
CP
CURRENT
CP
CP
SRC CONTROL
DB8
PFD ANTIBACKLASH
DELAY
PFD EDGE
DB18
DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB10 DB9
DB7
DB6
DB5
CPM
CPBD CPB4 CPB3 CPB2 CPB1 CPB0 CPP1 CPP0 CPS CPC1 CPC0
PE1
PE0
DB4
DB3
CONTROL BITS
DB2
DB1
DB0
PAB1 PAB0 C3(1)
C2(0)
C1(0)
PAB0 PAB1 PFD ANTIBACKLASH
DELAY
0
0
0ns (DEFAULT)
0
1
0.5ns
1
0
0.75ns
1
1
0.9ns
PE1
0
1
PE0
REFERENCE PATH EDGE
SENSITIVITY
0
1
FALLING EDGE
RISING EDGE (DEFAULT)
DIVIDER PATH EDGE
SENSITIVITY
FALLING EDGE
RISING EDGE (DEFAULT)
CPC1 CPC0 CHARGE PUMP CONTROL
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
BOTH ON
PUMP DOWN
PUMP UP
TRISTATE (DEFAULT)
CPS
CHARGE PUMP CONTROL SOURCE
0
1
CONTROL BASED ON STATE OF DB7/DB8 (CP CONTROL)
CONTROL FROM PFD (DEFAULT)
CPP1 CPP0 CHARGE PUMP CURRENT
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
250µA
500µA (DEFAULT)
750µA
1000µA
CPB4 CPB3 CPB2 CPB1 CPB0 PFD PHASE OFFSET MULTIPLIER
0
0
0
0
1
1
CPM
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
CPBD
PFD PHASE OFFSET POLARITY
0
1
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE (DEFAULT)
0 × 22.5°/ICPMULT
1 × 22.5°/ICPMULT
6 × 22.5°/ICPMULT (RECOMMENDED)
10 × 22.5°/ICPMULT (DEFAULT)
16 × 22.5°/ICPMULT
31 × 22.5°/ICPMULT
CHARGE PUMP CURRENT
REFERENCE SOURCE
INTERNAL (DEFAULT)
EXTERNAL
RS1
INPUT REFERENCE
RS0 PATH SOURCE
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
2 × REF_IN
REF_IN (DEFAULT)
0.5 × REF_IN
0.25 × REF_IN
RMS2 RMS1 RMS0 REF OUTPUT MUX SELECT
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
LOCK DETECT (DEFAULT)
VPTAT
REF_IN (BUFFERED)
0.5 × REF_IN (BUFFERED)
2 × REF_IN (BUFFERED)
TRISTATE
RESERVED
RESERVED
08546-008
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Figure 17. Register 4—PLL Charge Pump, PFD, and Reference Path Control Register Map
Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 24
ADRF6601
REGISTER 5—PLL ENABLE AND LO PATH CONTROL (DEFAULT: 0x0000E5)
CAP DAC
RESERVED
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB10 DB9 DB8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CD3
0
CD2 CD1 CD0
RES
PLL
EN
LO
DIV1
LO
EXT
LO
DRV
DB7
DB6
DB5
DB4
DB3
0
PLEN
LDV1
LXL
CONTROL BITS
DB2
DB1
DB0
LDRV C3(1) C2(0) C1(1)
CD3
CD2
CD1
CD0
CAPACITOR DAC
CONTROL FOR IIP3
OPTIMIZATION
LO OUTPUT DRIVER
LDRV ENABLE
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
MIN
MAX
0
1
DRIVER OFF (DEFAULT)
DRIVER ON
EXTERNAL LO DRIVE
LXL ENABLE (PIN 37, PIN 38)
INTERNAL LO OUTPUT (DEFAULT)
EXTERNAL LO INPUT
0
1
DIVIDE-BY-2 IN LO CHAIN ENABLE
0
1
DIVIDE BY 1
DIVIDE BY 2 (DEFAULT)
PLEN
PLL ENABLE
0
1
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
08546-009
LDV1
Figure 18. Register 5—PLL Enable and LO Path Control Register Map
REGISTER 6—VCO CONTROL AND VCO ENABLE (DEFAULT: 0x1E2106)
CHARGE
3.3V
VCO
PUMP
LDO VCO LDO VCO
ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE SWITCH
DB23 DB22 DB21
0
0
0
DB20
CPEN
DB19
L3EN
DB18
LVEN
VCO AMPLITUDE
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
L3EN 3.3V LDO ENABLE
0
1
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
LVEN
VCO LDO ENABLE
0
1
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
VCO BAND SELECT FROM SPI
CONTROL BITS
DB17
DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB10
DB9
DB8 DB7 DB6 DB5 DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0
VCO EN VCO SW VC5 VC4 VC3 VC2 VC1 VC0 VBSRC VBS5 VBS4 VBS3 VBS2 VBS1 VBS0 C3(1) C2(1) C1(0)
CPEN CHARGE PUMP ENABLE
0
1
VCO
BW SW
CTRL
VC[5:0] VCO AMPLITUDE
VBS[5:0]
VCO BAND SELECT FROM SPI
0x00
….
0x18
….
0x2B
….
0x3F
0x00
0x01
….
0x3F
DEFAULT 0x20
0
….
24 (DEFAULT)
….
43
….
63 (RECOMMENDED)
VCO SW
VCO SWITCH CONTROL FROM SPI
0
1
REGULAR (DEFAULT)
BAND CAL
VCO EN
VCO ENABLE
0
1
DISABLE
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
VBSRC VCO BW CAL AND SW SOURCE CONTROL
0
1
BAND CAL (DEFAULT)
SPI
08546-010
RESERVED
Figure 19. Register 6—VCO Control and VCO Enable Register Map
REGISTER 7—MIXER BIAS ENABLE AND EXTERNAL VCO ENABLE (DEFAULT: 0x000007)
RES
MIXER
XVCO B_EN
RESERVED
DB23 DB22 DB21 DB20 DB19 DB18 DB17 DB16 DB15 DB14 DB13 DB12 DB11 DB10 DB9 DB8
0
XVCO MBE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CONTROL BITS
DB7 DB6 DB5
0
0
0
DB4 DB3 DB2 DB1 DB0
0
0 C3(1) C2(1) C1(1)
MBE MIXER BIAS ENABLE
DISABLE
0
ENABLE (DEFAULT)
1
EXTERNAL VCO
INTERNAL VCO (DEFAULT)
EXTERNAL VCO
08546-011
XVCO
0
1
Figure 20. Register 7—Mixer Bias Enable and External VCO Enable Register Map
Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 24
ADRF6601
THEORY OF OPERATION
The ADRF6601 integrates a high performance downconverting
mixer with a state-of-the-art fractional-N PLL. The PLL also integrates a low noise VCO. The SPI port allows the user to control the
fractional-N PLL functions and the mixer optimization functions,
as well as allowing for an externally applied LO or VCO.
The mixer core within the ADRF6601 is the next generation of
an industry leading family of mixers from Analog Devices, Inc.
The RF input is converted to a current and then mixed down to
IF using high performance NPN transistors. The mixer output
currents are transformed to a differential output voltage.
The high performance active mixer core results in an exceptional IIP3 and IP1dB, with a very low output noise floor for
excellent dynamic range. Over the specified frequency range,
the ADRF6601 typically provides an IF input P1dB of 14.3 dBm
and an IIP3 of 31 dBm.
Improved performance at specific frequencies can be achieved
with the use of the internal capacitor DAC (CDAC), which is
programmable via the SPI port, and through the use of a resistor
to a 5 V supply from the IP3SET pin (Pin 29). Adjustment of
the capacitor DAC allows increments in phase shift at internal
nodes in the ADRF6601, thus allowing cancellation of thirdorder distortion with no change in supply current. Connecting
a resistor to a 5 V supply from the IP3SET pin increases the
internal mixer core current, thereby improving overall IIP2 and
IIP3, as well as IP1dB. Using the IP3SET pin for this purpose
increases the overall supply current.
The fractional divide function of the PLL allows the frequency
multiplication value from REF_IN to LO output to be a fractional value rather than be restricted to an integer value as
in traditional PLLs. In operation, this multiplication value is
INT + (FRAC/MOD)
PROGRAMMING THE ADRF6601
The ADRF6601 is programmed via a 3-pin SPI port. The timing
requirements for the SPI port are shown in Figure 2. Eight programmable registers, each with 24 bits, control the operation of
the device. The register functions are listed in Table 8.
Table 8. ADRF6601 Register Functions
Register
Register 0
Register 1
Register 2
Register 3
Register 4
Register 5
Register 6
Register 7
Function
Integer divide control for the PLL
Modulus divide control for the PLL
Fractional divide control for the PLL
Σ-Δ modulator dither control
PLL charge pump, PFD, reference path control
PLL enable and LO path control
VCO control and VCO enable
Mixer bias enable and external VCO enable
Note that internal calibration for the PLL must be run when the
ADRF6601 is initialized at a given frequency. This calibration is
run automatically whenever Register 0, Register 1, or Register 2 is
programmed. Because the other registers affect PLL performance,
Register 0, Register 1, and Register 2 should always be programmed
in the order specified in the Initialization Sequence section.
To program the frequency of the ADRF6601, the user typically
programs only Register 0, Register 1, and Register 2. However,
if registers other than these are programmed first, a short delay
should be inserted before programming Register 0. This delay
ensures that the VCO band calibration has sufficient time to complete before the final band calibration for Register 0 is initiated.
Software is available on the ADRF6601 product page of the
Analog Devices website (www.analog.com) that allows easy
programming from a PC running Windows XP or Vista.
INITIALIZATION SEQUENCE
where:
INT is the integer value.
FRAC is the fractional value.
MOD is the modulus value.
To ensure proper power-up of the ADRF6601, it is important to
reset the PLL circuitry after the VCC supply rail settles to 5 V ±
0.25 V. Resetting the PLL ensures that the internal bias cells are
properly configured, even under poor supply start-up conditions.
The INT, FRAC, and MOD values are all programmable via
the SPI port.
To ensure that the PLL is reset after power-up, follow these steps:
In other fractional-N PLL designs, fractional multiplication
is achieved by periodically changing the fractional value in a
deterministic way. The disadvantage of this approach is often
spurious components close to the fundamental signal. In the
ADRF6601, a Σ-Δ modulator is used to distribute the fractional
value randomly, thus significantly reducing the spurious content
due to the fractional function.
1.
2.
Disable the PLL by setting the PLEN bit to 0 (Register 5,
Bit DB6).
After a delay of >100 ms, set the PLEN bit to 1.
After this procedure is followed, the other registers should be
programmed in this order: Register 7, Register 6, Register 4,
Register 3, Register 2, Register 1. Then, after a delay of >100 ms,
Register 0 should be programmed.
Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 24
ADRF6601
LO SELECTION LOGIC
The downconverting mixer in the ADRF6601 can be used
without the internal PLL by applying an external differential
LO to Pin 37 and Pin 38 (LON and LOP). In addition, when
using an LO generated by the internal PLL, the LO signal can
be accessed directly at these same pins. This function can be
used for debugging purposes, or the internally generated LO
can be used as the LO for a separate mixer.
The operation of the LO generation and whether LOP and LON
are inputs or outputs are determined by the logic levels applied
at Pin 16 (PLL_EN) and Pin 36 (LODRV_EN), as well as Bit DB3
(LDRV) and Bit DB6 (PLEN) in Register 5. The combination of
externally applied logic and internal bits required for particular
LO functions is given in Table 9.
Table 9. LO Selection Logic
Pin 16 (PLL_EN)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Pins1
Pin 36 (LODRV_EN)
X
X
X
0
X
1
Register 5 Bits1
Bit DB6 (PLEN)
Bit DB3 (LDRV)
0
X
1
X
0
X
1
0
1
1
1
X
X = don’t care.
Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 24
Output Buffer
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Outputs
LO
External
External
External
Internal
Internal
Internal
ADRF6601
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
shown in Figure 21. The reference signal, or a divided-down
version of the reference signal, can be brought back off chip at
the multiplexer output pin (MUXOUT). A lock detect signal
and a voltage proportional to the ambient temperature can also
be selected on the multiplexer output pin.
BASIC CONNECTIONS FOR OPERATION
Figure 21 shows the basic connections for the ADRF6601. The
six power supply pins should be individually decoupled using
100 pF and 0.1 μF capacitors located as close as possible to the
device. In addition, the internal decoupling nodes (DECL3P3,
DECL2P5, and DECLVCO) should be decoupled with the
capacitor values shown in Figure 21.
The loop filter is connected between the CP and VTUNE pins.
When connected in this way, the internal VCO is operational.
For information about the loop filter components, see the
Evaluation Board Configuration Options section.
The RF input is internally ac-coupled and needs no external
bias. The IF outputs are open collector, and a bias inductor
is required from these outputs to VCC.
Operation with an external VCO is also possible. In this case,
the loop filter components should be referred to ground. The
output of the loop filter is connected to the input voltage pin of
the external VCO. The output of the VCO is brought back into
the device on the LOP and LON pins, using a balun if necessary.
The reference frequency for the PLL should be from 12 MHz
to 160 MHz and should be applied to the REF_IN pin, which
should be ac-coupled and terminated with a 50 Ω resistor, as
1
2
3
4
5
6
VCC
S2
LO IN/OUT
LON
4
3
C19
0.1µF
(0402)
C9
0.1µF
(0402)
C33
OPEN
(0402)
R51
OPEN
(0402)
R6
0Ω
(0402)
C8
100pF
(0402)
R26
0Ω
(0402)
C24
100pF
(0402)
R25
0Ω
(0402)
C22
100pF
(0402)
R24
0Ω
(0402)
C21
100pF
(0402)
R17
0Ω
(0402)
C18
100pF
(0402)
R7
0Ω
(0402)
C10
100pF
(0402)
C32
OPEN
(0402)
R50
OPEN
(0402)
VCC_MIX
27
VCC_LO
22
VCC2
17
VCC1
10
1
T8
TC1-1-13+
REFIN
R70
49.9Ω
(0402)
REFOUT
13
12
14
DECL2P5
9
C16
R18
100pF 0Ω
(0402) (0402)
C17
0.1µF
(0402)
C42
10µF
(0603)
DECL3P3
C12
R8
100pF 0Ω
(0402) (0402)
C11
0.1µF
(0402)
C41
OPEN
(0603)
SPI
INTERFACE
37
DIVIDER
÷2
BUFFER
BUFFER
FRACTION
REG
ADRF6601
MODULUS
THIRD-ORDER
FRACTIONAL
INTERPOLATOR
×2
6
÷2
TEMP
SENSOR
26
N COUNTER
21 TO 123
CHARGE PUMP
250µA,
500µA (DEFAULT),
750µA,
1000µA
–
PHASE
+ FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
7
11 15 20 21 23 24 25 28 30 31 35
RSET
R2
R37 OPEN
0Ω (0402)
(0402)
CP
TEST
POINT
(ORANGE)
R38
0Ω
(0402)
C14
22pF
(0603)
29
3
39
CP
R10
3.0kΩ
(0603)
C15
2.7nF
(1206)
C2
OPEN
(0402)
40
18
C13
6.8pF
(0603)
R1
0Ω
(0402)
VTUNE
C40
22pF
(0603)
R63
OPEN
(0402)
RFIN
IP3SET
R27
0Ω
(0402)
IFN
VCC
+5V
C27
0.1µF
(0402)
1
2
R59
0Ω 3
(0402)
4
R43
0Ω
5 (0402)
RFOUT
C29
0.1µF
(0402)
R12
0Ω
(0402)
C1
100pF
(0402)
Figure 21. Basic Connections for Operation of the ADRF6601
Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 24
R28
0Ω
(0402)
19
VTUNE DECLVCO IFP
R62
0Ω
(0402)
R9 10kΩ R65 10kΩ
(0402)
(0402)
R11
OPEN
(0402)
C43
10µF
(0603)
5
RFIN
VCO
CORE
PRESCALER
÷2
8
4
2
DIV
BY
4, 2, 1
2:1
MUX
INTEGER
REG
MUX
÷4
MUXOUT
R16
0Ω
(0402)
16
36
C6
1nF
(0402)
C31
1nF
(0402) REF_IN
CLK
VCC_V2I
LE
C20
0.1µF
(0402)
DATA
C23
0.1µF
(0402)
C5
1nF LOP 38
1 (0402)
5
R52
OPEN
(0402)
C25
0.1µF
(0402)
34
LODRV_EN
C34
OPEN
(0402)
C7
0.1µF
(0402)
PLL_EN
VCC_LO
R56
0Ω
(0402)
P1
9-PIN
DSUB
9
R53
10kΩ
(0402)
VCC
RED
+5V
VCC1
RED
R55
OPEN
(0402)
S1
OPEN
8
R36
0Ω
R30
(0402)
0Ω
(0402) R57
0Ω
(0402)
R35
0Ω
(0402)
R19
0Ω
R20 (0402)
0Ω
(0402)
R54
10kΩ
(0402)
7
08546-024
A peak-to-peak differential swing on RFIN of 1 V (0.353 V rms
for a sine wave input) results in an IF output power of 4.7 dBm.
ADRF6601
EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 24 shows the schematic of the RoHS-compliant evaluation board for the ADRF6601. This board has four layers and
was designed using Rogers 4350 hybrid material to minimize
high frequency losses. FR4 material is also adequate if the design
can accept the slightly higher trace loss of this material.
The evaluation board is designed to operate using the internal
VCO of the device (the default configuration) or with an
external VCO. To use an external VCO, R62 and R12 should
be removed. Place 0 Ω resistors in R63 and R11. The input of
the external VCO should be connected to the VTUNE SMA
connector, and the external VCO output should be connected
to the LO IN/OUT SMA connector. In addition to these hardware changes, internal register settings must also be changed to
enable operation with an external VCO (see the Register 6—
VCO Control and VCO Enable (Default: 0x1E2106) section).
To connect the evaluation board to a USB port, a USB adapter
board (Part No. EVAL-ADF4XXXZ-USB) must be purchased
from www.analog.com. This board connects to the PC using a
standard USB cable with USB mini-connector at one end. An
additional 25-pin male to 9-pin female adapter is required to
mate the EVAL-ADF4XXXZ-USB board to the 9-pin D-Sub
connector on the ADRF6601 evaluation board.
Additional configuration options for the evaluation board are
described in Table 10.
EVALUATION BOARD CONTROL SOFTWARE
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Software to program the ADRF6601 is available for download
from the ADRF6601 product page at www.analog.com. To install
the software, download and extract the zip file. Then run the
following installation file:
Figure 22. Control Software Opening Menu
ADRF6x0x_3p0p0_XP_install.exe
The evaluation board can be connected to the PC using a PC
parallel port or a USB port. These options are selectable from
the opening menu of the software interface (see Figure 22). The
evaluation board is shipped with a 25-pin parallel port cable
for connection to the PC parallel port.
Figure 23 shows the main window of the control software with
the default settings displayed.
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Figure 23. Main Window of the ADRF6601 Evaluation Board Software
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3P3V_LDO
AG N D
REFIN
OSC_3P3V
AG ND
R70
49.9
AG ND
1
1000PF
C31
10PF
C3
22000PF
C4
0
R15
AG ND
AG N D
AG ND
100PF
0.1UF
OSC_3P3V
C12
C11
0
R8
10UF
1
3P3V1
AG ND
100PF
0.1UF
AG ND
C10
C9
0
R7
C41
VCC
1
R37
AGN D
0
DNI
R49
2P5V_LDO
REFOUT
R11
VCO_LDO
22PF
C14
DNI
0
R16
AGN D
1
AG ND
0.1UF
C2
VCO_LDO
R10
0
R1
2.7NF
C15
C42
10UF
AG N D
10K
P1-1
10UF
C43
VCC
R71
3K
TBD
VCC4
0
R12
1
C18
100PF
AG N D
C19
0.1UF
AG ND
0
AG N D
AG ND
R17
100PF
0.1UF
0
R18
C16
AG N D
10K
C17
VCC2
1
2P5V
AG ND
AG N D
100PF
C1
6.8PF
C13
0
R65
AG ND
22PF
C40
DNI
R2
AMP745781-4
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
P1
1K DNI
CLK
DNI
1
R72
R62
9
8
7
6
5
4
P1-6
R36
R57
R30
0
0
0
11
1
R51
DIG_GND
0
R19
1K DNI
R52
1K DNI
AGN D
100PF DNI
C32
VCC2
DECL2P5
MUXOUT
GND
REF_IN
RSET
GND
CP
DECL3P3
2
3
VCC1
10
P1-1
R50
0
0
1
40
DECLVCO
GND
39
12
38
37
1
Z1
AGN D
R53
10K
15
35
AGN D
1
17
R54
10K
1
VCC
VCC5
16
34
AGN D
AGN D
3
1
LO_EXTERN
P3-T7
P3-T7
33
R56
10K
P3-T7
P4-T7
3
LE
14
36
VCC
S2
AGN D
100PF DNI
C34
AGN D
100PF DNI
C33
DATA
13
1
VCC1
R55
10K
C5
1NF
C6
1NF
3
R9
VTUNE
DATA
2
R38
1
AGN D
VCC_LO
R63
100K
LE
R33
NC
18
IFP
CP
1
Y1
R14
AG ND
PLL_EN
P1-T7
32
5
5A
4
4A
2
2A
3
3A
21
22
23
AGN D
AG ND
C20
0.1UF
1
VCC_LO1
C21
0
R24
VCC_LO
TBD
VCC_RF
R25
AGN D
VCC_BB1
VCC_BB
AGN D
C25
1
VCC_RF
0.1UF
0
R26
VCC_BB
IP3SET
OUTPUT_EN
VCC_LO
C24
AGN D
0.1UF
C27
AGN D
0
100PF
TBD
R27
R29
LO
R31
DNI
R58
VCC
VCC
AGN D
TBD
L2
TBD
AGN D
C23
0.1UF
L1
0
C22
100PF
1
DNI
C36
DNI
C35
0
R48
0
R47
0
AGN D
1
R60
VCC_LO
IP3SET
0
R69
VCC_BB
R28
100PF
AGN D
IP3SET
AGN D
0.1UF
C7
1
VCC_LO
P1-T7
AG N D
0
24
AG N D
0
R6
4
2
5
P4-T7
P4-T7
AGN D
R32
25
26
27
28
29
30
E-PAD PAD
GND
VCC_MIX
GND
GND
GND
RF
IN
VCC_V2I
GND
IP3SET
GND
AG N D
AG N D
100PF
C8
NC
6A
1A
T8
6
20
OUTPUT_EN
19
31
GND
GND
0
NC
IFN
T7
10UF
AGN D
AG ND
C28
IFN
IFP
0
R67
0 DNI
R68
VCC_RF
AG N D
VCC
1
AG ND
RFIN
SNS
SNS1
VCC_SENSE
VCC
AGND
AGND
3P3V_LDO
2P5V_LDO
LO_EXTERN
VCO_LDO
VCC_SENSE
T3
AG ND
OUT
1
1
AGN D
GND1
GND
C29
DNI
R44
AG N D
0.1UF
VCC
0
R59
J1 1
J1 2
J1 3
J1 4
J1 5
J1 6
J1 7
J1 8
J1 9
J1 10
1
GND2
TC4-1W
VCC
R66
1
R43
VTUNE
CLK
1
2
S1
LODRV_EN
GND
4
1
P1-6
LOP
R35
LON
0
VCC_LO
0
GND
R20
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Figure 24. Evaluation Board Schematic
R34
6
3
P1-T7
AGND
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Figure 25. Evaluation Board Layout (Bottom)
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Figure 26. Evaluation Board Layout (Top)
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ADRF6601
EVALUATION BOARD CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Table 10.
Component
S1, R55, R56, R33
Description
LO select. Switch and resistors to ground the LODRV_EN pin. The LODRV_EN pin setting, in
combination with internal register settings, determines whether the LOP and LON pins
function as inputs or outputs (see the LO Selection Logic section for more information).
LO IN/OUT
SMA connector
REFIN
SMA connector
REFOUT
SMA connector
LO input/output. An external 1× LO or 2× LO frequency can be applied to this single-ended
input connector.
Reference input. The input reference frequency for the PLL is applied to this connector.
Input impedance is 50 Ω.
Multiplexer output. The REFOUT connector connects directly to the MUXOUT pin. The
on-board multiplexer can be programmed to bring out the following signals:
REF_IN, 2 × REF_IN, 0.5 × REF_IN, 0.25 × REF_IN.
Temperature sensor output voltage.
Lock detect indicator.
Charge pump test point. The unfiltered charge pump signal can be probed at this test
point. Note that the CP pin should not be probed during critical measurements such as
phase noise.
Loop filter. Loop filter components.
CP test point
R37, C14, R9, R10,
C15, C13, R65, C40
R11, R12
R62, R63, VTUNE
SMA connector
R2
RFIN SMA connector
T3
Loop filter return. When the internal VCO is used, the loop filter components should be
returned to Pin 40 (DECLVCO) by installing a 0 Ω resistor in R12. When an external VCO is used,
the loop filter components can be returned to ground by installing a 0 Ω resistor in R11.
Internal vs. external VCO. When the internal VCO is enabled, the loop filter components are
connected directly to the VTUNE pin (Pin 39) by installing a 0 Ω resistor in R62.
To use an external VCO, R62 should be left open. A 0 Ω resistor should be installed in R63,
and the voltage input of the VCO should be connected to the VTUNE SMA connector. The
output of the VCO is brought back into the PLL via the LO IN/OUT SMA connector.
RSET pin. This pin is unused and should be left open.
RF input. The RF input signal should be applied to the RFIN SMA connector. The RF input of
the ADRF6601 is ac-coupled; therefore, no bias is necessary.
IF output. The differential IF output signals from the ADRF6601 (IFP and IFN) are converted
to a single-ended signal by T3.
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Default Condition/
Option Settings
S1 = R55 = open
(not installed)
R56 = R33 = 0 Ω
LODRV_EN = 0 V
LO input
Lock detect
R12 = 0 Ω (0402)
R11 = open (0402)
R62 = 0 Ω (0402)
R63 = open (0402)
R2 = open (0402)
ADRF6601
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
6.00
BSC SQ
0.60 MAX
0.60 MAX
TOP
VIEW
0.50
BSC
5.75
BSC SQ
0.50
0.40
0.30
12° MAX
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.30
0.23
0.18
1
4.25
4.10 SQ
3.95
EXPOSED
PAD
(BOT TOM VIEW)
21
20
11
10
0.25 MIN
4.50
REF
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
SEATING
PLANE
40
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
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-VJJD-2
072108-A
PIN 1
INDICATOR
1.00
0.85
0.80
PIN 1
INDICATOR
31
30
Figure 27. 40-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
6 mm × 6 mm Body, Very Thin Quad
(CP-40-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model 1
ADRF6601ACPZ-R7
ADRF6601-EVALZ
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
40-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VQ]
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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Package Option
CP-40-1
ADRF6601
NOTES
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