RFMD RF2513

RF2513
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UHF TRANSMITTER
Typical Applications
• Single- or Dual-Channel LO Source
• 433/868/915MHz ISM Band Systems
• FM/FSK Transmitter
• Wireless Security Systems
• Wireless Data Transmitters
Product Description
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8°MAX
0°MIN
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0.016
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Package Style: SSOP-24
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Features
LVL ADJ
MOD IN
RESNTR-
RESNTR+
VCO TUNE
LOOP FLT
VREF P
OSC B1
OSC E
OSC B2
• Fully Integrated PLL Circuit
7
16
18
20
22
23
13
3
2
1
• 10mW Output Power at 433MHz
• 2.7V to 5.0V Supply Voltage
• Low Current and Power Down Capability
Gain
Control
TX OUT
Phase
Detector &
Charge Pump
8
Ref.
Select
Prescaler
128/129 or
64/65
• 300MHz to 1000MHz Frequency Range
24
OSC SEL
12
PRESCL OUT
14
MOD CTRL
15
DIV CTRL
• Narrowband and Wideband FM
Ordering Information
RF2513
RF2513 PCBA-L
RF2513 PCBA-M
RF2513 PCBA-H
Functional Block Diagram
Rev B8 010509
UHF Transmitter
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board, 433MHz
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board, 868MHz
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board, 915MHz
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
7625 Thorndike Road
Greensboro, NC 27409, USA
Tel (336) 664 1233
Fax (336) 664 0454
http://www.rfmd.com
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The RF2513 is a monolithic integrated circuit intended for
use as a low-cost frequency synthesizer and transmitter.
The device is provided in a 24 pin SSOP package and is
designed to provide a phased locked frequency source
for use in local oscillator or transmitter applications. The
chip can be used in FM or FSK applications in the U.S.
915MHz ISM band and European 433MHz or 868MHz
ISM band. The integrated VCO, dual-modulus/dual-divide
(128/129 or 64/65) prescaler, and reference oscillator
require only the addition of an external crystal to provide
a complete phase-locked oscillator. A second reference
oscillator is available to support two channel applications.
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0.0040
RF2513
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Power Down Voltage (VPD)
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Parameter
Rating
Unit
-0.5 to +5.5
-0.5 to VCC
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
VDC
V
°C
°C
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
RF Micro Devices believes the furnished information is correct and accurate
at the time of this printing. However, RF Micro Devices reserves the right to
make changes to its products without notice. RF Micro Devices does not
assume responsibility for the use of the described product(s).
Unit
T=25 °C, VCC =3.6V, Freq=915MHz
Overall
Frequency Range
Modulation
Modulation Frequency
Maximum FM Deviation
Condition
300 to 1000
FM/FSK
MHz
2
200
MHz
kHz
Dependent upon Supply Voltage
PLL and Prescaler
Prescaler Divide Ratio
PLL Lock TIme
64/65 or 128/129
4/PLL BW
PLL Phase Noise
Reference Frequency
Max Crystal RS
Charge Pump Current
ms
-72
-95
17
100
+40
TBD
-40
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
MHz
Ω
µA
The PLL lock time, from power up, is set
externally by the bandwidth of the loop filter.
10kHz Offset, 10kHz loop bandwidth
100kHz Offset, 10kHz loop bandwidth
Transmit Section
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Maximum Power Level
+3
Power Control Range
Power Control Sensitivity
Antenna Port Impedance
Antenna Port VSWR
Modulation Input Impedance
Harmonics
Spurious
15
+8
+2
dBm
dBm
dB
dB/V
Ω
10
50
1.5:1
4
kΩ
dBc
dBc
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Freq=433MHz
Freq=915MHz
TX ENABL=“1”
TX Mode
Compliant to Part 15.249 and I-ETS 300 220
Power Down Control
Logic Controls “ON”
Logic Controls “OFF”
Control Input Impedance
Turn On Time
2.0
Voltage supplied to the input; device is “ON”
Voltage supplied to the input; device is “OFF”
5 + 4/PLL
BW
4
V
V
kΩ
ms
ms
From Change in OSC SEL,7.075MHz XTAL
1
V
V
mA
mA
mA
µA
Specifications
Operating limits
TX Mode, LVL ADJ=3.6V
TX Mode, LVL ADJ=0V
PLL Only
LVL ADJ=0V, PLL ENABL=0V,
TX ENABL=0V, OSC SEL=0V
1.0
25
Turn Off Time
From Change in OSC SEL,7.075MHz XTAL
Power Supply
Voltage
Current Consumption
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3.6
2.7 to 5.0
27
10
8
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RF2513
Pin
1
Function
OSC B2
2
OSC E
3
OSC B1
4
PLL ENABL
5
GND1
6
VCC3
7
LVL ADJ
Description
This pin is connected directly to the reference oscillator transistor base.
The intended reference oscillator configuration is a modified Colpitts.
An appropriate capacitor as chosen by the customer should be connected between pin 1 and pin 2.
This pin is connected directly to the emitter of the reference oscillator
transistor. An appropriate capacitor as chosen by the customer should
be connected from this pin to ground.
This pin is connected directly to the reference oscillator transistor base.
The intended reference oscillator configuration is a modified Colpitts.
An appropriate capacitor as chosen by the customer should be connected between pin 3 and pin 2.
This pin is used to power up or down the VCO and PLL. A logic high
(PLL ENABL>2.0V) powers up the VCO and PLL electronics. A logic
low (PLL ENABL<1.0V) powers down the PLL and VCO.
Interface Schematic
OSC B1
OSC B2
OSC E
See pin 1.
See pin 1.
50 kΩ
PLL ENABL
Ground connection for the PA buffer amp. Keep traces physically short
and connect immediately to ground plane for best performance.
This pin is used to supply DC bias to the transmitter PA. A RF bypass
capacitor should be connected directly to this pin and returned to
ground. A 100pF capacitor is recommended for 915MHz applications.
A 220pF capacitor is recommended for 433MHz applications.
This pin is used to vary the transmitter output power. An output level
adjustment range greater than 12dB is provided through analog voltage control of this pin. DC current of the transmitter power amp ia also
reduced with output power. This pin MUST be low when the transmitter
is disabled.
40 kΩ
LVL ADJ
400
8
TX OUT
RF output pin for the transmitter electronics. TX OUT output impedance
is a low impedance when the transmitter is enabled. TX OUT is a high
impedance when the transmitter is disabled.
4 kΩ
VCC
11
20
9
GND2
10
VCC1
11
TX ENABL
12
13
Ground connection for the Tx PA functions. Keep traces physically
short and connect immediately to ground plane for best performance.
This pin is used to supply DC bias to the PA buffer amp. A RF bypass
capacitor should be connected directly to this pin and returned to
ground. A 100pF capacitor is recommended for 915MHz applications.
A 220pF capacitor is recommended for 433MHz applications.
Enables the transmitter circuits. TX ENABL>2.0V powers up all transmitter functions. TX ENABL<1.0V turns off all transmitter functions
except the PLL functions.
PRESCL
OUT
Dual-modulus/Dual-divide prescaler output. The output can be interfaced to an external PLL IC for additional flexibility in frequency programming.
VREF P
Bias voltage reference pin for bypassing the prescaler and phase
detector. The bypass capacitor should be of appropriate size to provide
filtering of the reference crystal frequency and be connected directly to
this pin.
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TX OUT
20 kΩ
TX ENABL
40 kΩ
PRESCL
OUT
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Pin
14
15
Function Description
MOD CTRL This pin is used to select the prescaler modulus. A logic “high” selects
64 or 128 for the prescaler divisor. A logic “low” selects 65 or 129 for
the prescaler divisor.
DIV CTRL
16
MOD IN
17
18
VCC2
RESNTR-
This pin is used to select the desired prescaler divisor. A logic “high”
selects the 64/65 divisor. A logic low selects the 128/129 divisor.
Interface Schematic
MOD CTL
DIV CTL
FM analog or digital modulation can be imparted to the VCO through
See pin 18.
this pin. The VCO varies in accordance to the voltage level presented
to this pin. To set the deviation to a desired level, a voltage divider referenced to Vcc is the recommended. Because the modulation varactors
are part of the resonator tank, the deviation is slightly dependent upon
the components used in the external tank.
This pin is used to is supply DC bias to the VCO, prescaler, and PLL.
The RESNTR pins are used to supply DC voltage to the VCO, as well
as to tune the center frequency of the VCO. Equal value inductors
should be connected to this pin and pin 20.
RESNTR+
RESNTR-
4 kΩ
MOD IN
19
20
21
NC
RESNTR+
GND3
22
VCO TUNE
Not internally connected.
See pin 18.
GND is the ground shared on chip by the VCO, prescaler, and PLL
electronics. Keep traces physically short and connect immediately to
ground plane for best performance.
Loop filter input to VCO.
See pin 18.
RESNTR+
RESNTR-
11
4 kΩ
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VCO TUNE
23
LOOP FLT
OUT
Output of the charge pump. An RC network from this pin to ground is
used to establish the PLL bandwidth.
VCC
LOOP FLT
24
OSC SEL
ESD
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A logic high (OSC SEL>2.0V) applied to this pin powers on reference
oscillator 2 and powers down reference oscillator 1. A logic low (OSC
SEL<1.0V) applied to this pin powers on reference oscillator 1 and
powers down reference oscillator 2.
This diode structure is used to provide electrostatic discharge protection to 3kV using the Human body model. The following pins are protected: 1-3, 9, 10,12-15, 17, 21-23.
VCC
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RF2513 Theory of Operation
The RF2513 is provided in a 24-pin SSOP-24 package
and is designed to operate from a supply voltage ranging from 2.2V to 5.0V, accommodating designs using
three NiCd battery cells, two AAA flashlight cells, or a
lithium button battery. The device is capable of providing up to 10mW output power into a 50Ω load
(+10dBm) and is intended to comply with FCC requirements for unlicensed remote control transmitters.
RF2513 Functional Blocks
A PLL consists of a reference oscillator, phase detector, loop filter, voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), and
a programmable divider in the feedback path. The
RF2513 includes all of these internally, except for the
loop filter and the reference oscillator’s crystal and two
feedback capacitors.
The reference oscillators are Colpitts type oscillators.
Pins 1 (OSC B2), 2 (OSC E), and 3 (OSC B1) provide
connections to the internal transistors used as reference oscillators. The Colpitts configuration is a low
parts-count topology with reliable performance and
reasonable phase noise. Alternatively, an external signal could be injected into the base of either transistor.
In either case, the drive level should be around
500mVPP. This level prevents overdriving the device
and keeps phase noise and reference spurs minimal.
The user sets which oscillator is operational by setting
pin 24 (OSC SEL) either high or low. This allows the
implementation of two channel systems.
The prescaler divides the Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO) frequency down by either 64/65 or 128/129,
using a series of flip-flops, depending upon the logic
level present at pin 15 (DIV CTRL). A high logic level
will select the 64/65 divisor. A low logic level will select
the 128/129 divisor. This divided signal is then fed into
the phase detector where it is compared with the reference frequency.
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In addition to the DIV CTRL setting, one also sets the
prescaler modulus by setting pin 14 (MOD CTRL)
either high or low. A high logic level will select the 64/
128 divisor. A low logic level will select the 65/129 divisor.
Pin 12 (PRESCL OUT) provides access to the prescaler output. This is used for interfacing to an external
PLL IC.
The RF2513 contains an onboard phase detector and
charge pump. The phase detector compares the
phase of the reference oscillator to the phase of the
VCO. The phase detector is implemented using flipflops in a topology referred to as either “digital phase/
frequency detector” or “digital tri-state comparator”.
The circuit consists of two D flip-flops whose outputs
are combined with a NAND gate which is then tied to
the reset on each flip-flop. The outputs of the flip-flops
are also connected to the charge pump. Each flip-flop
output signal is a series of pulses whose frequency is
related to the flip-flop input frequency.
When both inputs of the flip-flops are identical, the signals are both frequency and phase locked. If they are
different, they will provide signals to the charge pump
which will either charge or discharge the loop filter or
enter into a high impedance state. This is where the
name “tri-state comparator” comes from.
The main benefit of this type of detector it’s ability to
correct for errors in both phase and frequency. When
locked, the detector uses phase error for correction.
When unlocked, it will use the frequency error for correction. This type of detector will lock under all conditions.
The prescaler and the phase detector bias voltage is
brought out through pin 13 (VREF P). This allows
bypassing of the of these two circuits to filter the reference crystal frequency.
The charge pump consists of two transistors, one for
charging the loop filter and the other for discharging
the loop filter. It’s inputs are the outputs of the phase
detector flip-flops. Since there are two flip-flops, there
are four possible states. If both amplifier inputs are low,
then the amplifier pair goes into a high impedance
state, maintaining the charge on the loop filter. The
state where both inputs are high will not occur. The
other states are either charging or discharging the loop
filter. The loop filter integrates the pulses coming from
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Introduction
The RF2513 is a low-cost FM/FSK UHF transmitter
designed for applications operating within the 300MHz
to 1000MHz frequency range. It is particularly intended
for 315/433/868MHz band systems, remote keyless
entry systems, and FCC Part 15.231 periodic transmitters. It can also be used as a single- or dual-channel
local oscillator signal source. The integrated VCO,
phase detector, prescaler, and reference oscillator
require only the addition of an external crystal to provide a complete phase-locked loop.
RF2513
the charge pump to create a control voltage for the
voltage controlled oscillator.
The voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) is a tuned
differential amplifier with the bases and collectors
cross-coupled to provide positive feedback and a 360°
phase shift. The tuned circuit is located in the collectors. It is comprised of internal varactors and two external inductors. The designer selects the inductors for
the desired frequency of operation. These inductors
also provide DC bias for the VCO. The output of the
VCO is buffered and applied to the prescaler circuit,
where it is divided down and compared to the reference oscillator frequency.
The PLL and VCO circuitry can be enabled by setting
applying a “high” logic level to pin 4 (PLL ENABL).
Conversely, the PLL and VCO circuitry will be turned
off if the level is tied “low”.
The transmit amplifier is a two stage amplifier consisting of a driver and an open collector final stage. It is
capable of providing 8dBm of output power into a 50Ω
load while operating from a 3.6V power supply.
The output power is adjustable by the setting of pin 7
(LVL ADJ). This analog input allows the designer a
15dB range of output power. As the LVL ADJ voltage is
reduced, the output power and current consumption
are reduced. LVL ADJ must be low when the transmitter is disabled.
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Additionally, the transmitter circuitry can be disabled
entirely by applying a “low” logic level to pin 11 (TX
ENABL). During transmission, this pin should be tied
“high”. This pin controls all circuitry except for the PLL
circuitry.
During transmission the transmitter is enabled and the
impedance of the output pin, pin 8 (TX OUT), is low.
When the transmitter is not enabled, the impedance
becomes high.
The RF2513 contains onboard band gap reference
voltage circuitry which provides a stable DC bias over
varying temperature and supply voltages.
Designing with the RF2513
The reference oscillator is built around the onboard
transistor at pins 1, 2 and 3. The intended topology is
of a Colpitts oscillator. The Colpitts oscillator is quite
common and requires few external components, making it ideal for low cost solutions. The topology of this
type of oscillator is as seen in the following figure.
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VCC
C2
X1
C1
This type of oscillator is a parallel resonant circuit for a
fundamental mode crystal. The transistor amplifier is
an emitter follower and the voltage gain is developed
by the tapped capacitor impedance transformer. The
series combination of C1 and C2 act in parallel with the
input capacitance of the transistor to capacitively load
the crystal.
The nominal capacitor values can be calculated with
the following equations.
60 ⋅ C load
1
C 1 = ------------------------ and C 2 = -------------------------1
freq MHz
1
------------- – -----C load C 1
The load capacitance is usually 32pF. The variable freq
is the oscillator frequency in MHz. The frequency can
be adjusted by either changing C2 or by placing a variable capacitor in series with the crystal. As an example, assume a desired frequency of 14MHz and a load
capacitance of 32pF. C1 =137.1pF and C2 =41.7pF.
These capacitor values provide a starting point. The
drive level of the oscillator should be checked by looking at the signal at pin 2 (OSC E). It has been found
that the level at this pin should generally be around
500mVPP or less. This will reduce the reference spur
levels and reduce noise from distortion. If this level is
higher than 500mVPP then decrease the value of C1.
The values of these capacitors are usually tweaked
during design to meet performance goals, such as
minimizing the start-up time.
Additionally, by placing a variable capacitor in series
with the crystal, one is able to adjust the frequency.
This will also alter the drive level, so it should be
checked again.
An important part of the overall design is the voltage
controlled oscillator (VCO). The VCO is configured as
a differential amplifier. The VCO is tuned via the external inductors, capacitor and varactor. The varactor
capacitance is set by the loop filter output voltage
through a 4kΩ resistor.
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RF2513
RESNTR+
RESNTR-
L
LOOP
FLT
L
4 kΩ
nected to the charge pump output through an internal
4kΩ resistor. The loop filter is then connected in parallel to this point at pin 23 (LOOP FLT). This limits the
loop filter topology to a second order filter usually consisting of a shunt capacitor and a shunt series RC. A
passive filter is most common, as it is a low cost and
low noise design. An additional pole could be used for
reducing the reference spurs, however there is not a
way to add the series resistor. This should not be a
reason for concern however.
The schematic of the loop filter is as follows.
Charge Pump
Loop Filter
VCC
R2
2 1 1
1
L = æ ---------------- ö ⋅ ---- ⋅ --è 2 ⋅ π ⋅ fø C 2
In this equation, f is the desired operating frequency
and L is the value of the inductor required. The value C
is the amount of capacitance presented by the varactor, capacitor and parasitics. The factor of one half is
due to the inductors being in each leg.
The setup of the VCO can be summarized as follows.
First, open the loop. Next, get the VCO to run on the
desired frequency by selecting the proper inductor and
capacitor values. The capacitor value will need to
include the varactor and circuit parasitics. After the
VCO is running at the desired frequency, then set the
VCO sensitivity.
The sensitivity is determined by connecting the control
voltage input point to ground and noting the frequency.
Then connect the same point to the supply and again
note the frequency. The difference between these two
frequencies divided by the supply voltage is the VCO
sensitivity expressed in Hz/V. Increasing the inductor
value while decreasing the capacitor value will
increase the sensitivity. Decreasing the inductor value
while increasing the capacitor value will lower the sensitivity.
VCO
C1
C2
The transfer function is
s ⋅ τ2 + 1
F ( s ) = R 2 ⋅ -----------------------------------------s ⋅ τ2 ⋅ ( s ⋅ τ1 + 1 )
where the time constants are defined as
C1 ⋅ C2
τ 2 = R 2 ⋅ C 2 and τ 1 = R 2 ⋅ ------------------C1 + C2
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The frequency at which unity gain occurs is given by
1
ω LBW = ------------------τ1 ⋅ τ2
This is also the loop bandwidth.
If the phase margin (PM) and the loop bandwidth
(ωLBW) are known, it is possible to calculate the time
constants. These are found using the following equations.
When increasing or decreasing component values,
make sure that the center frequency remains constant.
Finally, close the loop.
sec ( PM ) – tan ( PM )
1
τ 1 = -------------------------------------------------- and τ 2 = ------------------------ωLBW
ω 2 LBW ⋅ τ 1
External to the part, the designer needs to implement a
loop filter to complete the PLL. The loop filter converts
the output of the charge pump into a voltage that is
used to control the VCO. Internally, the VCO is con-
With these known, it is then possible to determine the
values of the filter components.
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To tune the VCO the designer only needs to calculate
the value of the inductors connected to pins 18 and 20
(RESNTR- and RESNTR+). The inductor value is
determined by the following equation.
RF2513
2
τ 1 K PD ⋅ K VCO 1 + ( ω LBW ⋅ τ 2 )
- ⋅ ---------------------------------------C 1 = ----- ⋅ ---------------------------2
τ2 ω2
1 + ( ω LBW ⋅ τ 1 )
LBW ⋅ N
τ2
C 2 = C 1 ⋅ æ ----- – 1ö
è τ1
ø
τ2
R 2 = -----C2
As an example, consider a loop bandwidth of 50kHz, a
phase margin of 45°, a divide ratio of 64, a KVCO of
20MHz/V, and a KPD of 0.01592mA/2πrad. Time constant τ1 is 1.31848µs, time constant τ2 is 7.68468µs,
C1 is 131.15pF, C2 is 633.26pF, and R2 is 12.14kΩ.
In order to perform these calculations, one will need to
know the value of two constants, KVCO and KPD. KPD is
calculated by dividing the charge pump current by 2π.
For the RF2513, the charge pump current is 40µA.
KVCO is best found empirically as it will change with
frequency and board parasitics. By briefly connecting
pin 23 (LOOP FLT) to VCC and then to ground, the frequency tuning range of the VCO can be seen. Dividing
the difference between these two frequencies by the
difference in the voltage gives KVCO in MHz/V.
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The control lines provide an interface for connecting
the device to a microcontroller or other signal generating mechanism. The designer can treat pin 16 (MOD
IN), pin 15 (DIV CTRL), pin 14 (MOD CTRL), pin 24
(OSC SEL), and pin 7 (LVL ADJ) as control pins whose
voltage level can be set.
mended that pre-compliance testing be performed so
that there are no surprises during final compliance
testing. This will help keep the product development
and release on schedule.
Working with a laboratory offers the benefit of years of
compliance testing experience and familiarity with the
regulatory issues. Also, the laboratory can often provide feedback that will help the designer make the
product compliant.
On the other hand, having a GTEM cell or an open air
test site locally offers the designer the ability to rapidly
determine whether or not design changes impact the
product's compliance. Set-up of an open air test site
and the associated calibration is not trivial. An alternative is to use a GTEM test cell.
After the design has been completed and passes compliance testing, application will need to be made with
the respective regulatory bodies for the geographic
region in which the product will be operated to obtain
final certifications.
Conclusions
The RF2513 is an FM/FSK UHF transmitter that features a phase-locked output. This device is suitable for
use in a CFR Part 15.231 compliant product as well as
a local oscillator signal source. Two examples of showing these applications have been provided. Further, the
RF2513 is packaged in a low cost SSOP-24 plastic
package and requires few external parts, thus making
it suitable for low cost designs.
General RF bypassing techniques must be observed
to get the best performance. Choose capacitors such
that they are series resonant near the frequency of
operation.
Board layout is always an area in which great care
must be taken. The board material and thickness are
used in calculating the RF line widths. The use of vias
for connection to the ground plane allows one to connect to ground as close as possible to ground pins.
When laying out the traces around the VCO, it is desirable to keep the parasitics equal between the two legs.
This will allow equal valued inductors to be used.
Pre-compliance testing should be performed during
the design process. This can be done with a GTEM cell
or at a compliance testing laboratory. It is recom11-30
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Pin Out
OSC B2
1
24
OSC SEL
OSC E
2
23
LOOP FLT OUT
OSC B1
3
22
VCO TUNE
PLL ENABL
4
21
GND3
GND1
5
20
RESNTR+
VCC3
6
19
NC
LVL ADJ
7
18
RESNTR-
TX OUT
8
17
VCC2
GND2
9
16
MOD IN
VCC1 10
15
DIV CTRL
TX ENABL 11
14
MOD CTRL
PRESCL OUT 12
13
VREF P
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Evaluation Board Schematic
H (915MHz) and M (868MHz) Boards
(Download Bill of Materials from www.rfmd.com.)
P2
P1
AUDIO
P1-1
R5*
0Ω
D2*
R3*
0Ω
D1*
C20
3-10 pF
R4*
0Ω
X2*
P1-3
1
LVL ADJ
2
GND
3
PLL ON
P2-1
P2-3
P3
1
PRESC OUT
2
GND
3
TX EN
P3-1
P3-3
P3-5
X1
P4
1
AUDIO
2
GND
3
OSCSLT
4
GND
5
VCC
P4-1
P4-3
1
DIV 64
2
GND
3
MOD CTL
C3
100 pF
C1
100 pF
Ref
Select
2
VCC
C4
10 nF
21
4
C5
22 pF
LVL ADJ
Phase
Detector/
Charge Pump
7
L1
8.2 nH
50 Ω µstrip
C6
4 pF
C7
4 pF
VCC
C8
100 pF
Gain
Control
TX EN
C10
22 pF
R1
L2
L3
6.8 nH
18
L4
56 nH
C12
10 nF
C13
22 pF
C14
4.7 µF
8
17
9
16
J2
MOD IN
15
DIV 64
11
14
MOD CTL
12
13
50 Ω µstrip
10
C9
10 nF
C16
20
19
6
C18
100 nF
C17
22
5
J1
RF OUT
23
3
PLL ON
OSC SEL
24
1
C2*
100 pF
Prescaler
2513401A, 402A
C11
0.1 µF
PRESC OUT
R2*
* Denotes optional. These parts are not normally populated.
X1 (MHz)
X2 (MHz)
R1 (kΩ)
L2 (nH)
C16 (nF)
C17 (nF)
M (868MHz)
13.57734
13.41015
2.2
8.2
47 nF
4.7
H (915MHz)
7.15909
7.07549
5.1
6.8
22 nF
2.2
TRANSCEIVERS
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Board
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RF2513
Evaluation Board Schematic
L (433MHz) Board
P1
P1-1
P1-3
AUDIO
R5*
0Ω
D2*
R3*
0Ω
D1*
P2
1
LVL ADJ
2
GND
3
PLL ON
P2-1
P2-3
PRESC OUT
2
GND
3
TX EN
P3-1
P3-3
P3-5
C21
3-10 pF
R4*
0Ω
P4
P3
1
1
AUDIO
2
GND
3
OSCSLT
4
GND
5
VCC
P4-1
P4-3
1
DIV 64
2
GND
3
MOD CTL
X1
6.78 MHz
X2*
C3
100 pF
1
C2*
100 pF
C1
100 pF
2
3
PLL ON
VCC
C4
10 nF
5
LVL ADJ
J1
RF OUT
50 Ω µstrip
C19
8 pF
L1
22 nH
C6
15 pF
7
L2
22 nH
C7
8 pF
VCC
C8
100 pF
TX EN
PRESC OUT
R2*
C10
100 pF
L3
39 nH
Gain
Control
C16
22 nF
R1
4.7 kΩ
20
L4
39 nH
19
18
L5
220 nH
C12
10 nF
C13
100 pF
C14
4.7 µF
8
17
9
16
J2
MOD IN
15
DIV 64
11
14
MOD CTL
12
13
50 Ω µstrip
10
C9
10 nF
C17
2.2 nF
21
Phase
Detector/
Charge Pump
6
C18
100 nF
23
22
4
C5
100 pF
OSC SEL
24
Ref
Select
Prescaler
C11
0.1 µF
2513400A
TRANSCEIVERS
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RF2513
Evaluation Board Layout 433MHz
Board Size 2.0” x 2.0”
Board Thickness 0.031”, Board Material FR-4
Evaluation Board Layout 868MHz
Board Size 2.0” x 2.0”
TRANSCEIVERS
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Evaluation Board Layout 915MHz
Board Size 2.0” x 2.0”
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RF2513
TX Power versus VCC
Level Adjust = VCC
7.0
-40°C
-15°C
+10°C
+35°C
+60°C
+85°C
5.0
-40°C
-15°C
+10°C
+35°C
+60°C
+85°C
35.0
30.0
ICC (mA)
3.0
TX Power (dBm)
ICC versus VCC
Level Adjust = VCC
40.0
1.0
25.0
-1.0
20.0
-3.0
15.0
-5.0
10.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
VCC (V)
4.5
5.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
VCC (V)
TRANSCEIVERS
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RF2513
TRANSCEIVERS
11
11-36
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