GND
CPOUT
REFIN
MUXOUT
IFOUT+
IFOUT–
VCC11
46
45 44
48
47
43
42
39
38
41 40 37
GND
LDO3
2
DNC
LDO4
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
GND 1
PLL REF BUFFER
PFD/CP
FRACTIONAL DIVIDER
GND 6
VCO
MUX
VCO
EXTVCOIN– 5
SPI
CONTROL
15
16
17
18
19
22
23
VCC10
33
VCC9
32
VCC8
36
RFBCT1
35
RFIN1
31
VCC7
30
LDO2
26
25
RFIN2
RFBCT2
29
VCC6
28
VCC5
27
VCC4
20 21 24
GND
14
VCC3
DNC
13
IFOUT2–
DIV
3.3V
LDO
SCLK
DECL5 12
SPI
2.5V
LDO
SDIO
DECL4 11
PLL
3.3V
LDO
VCC2
DECL3 10
ADRF6614
VCO
LDO
LDO1
DECL1 8
DECL2 9
LOOUT–
EXTVCOIN+
÷1 TO
32
4
CS
VCC1 7
34
14115-001
VCO
IFOUT2+
GND 3
LOOUT+
RF frequency: 700 MHz to 3000 MHz, continuous
LO input frequency: 200 MHz to 2700 MHz, high-side or lowside injection
IF range: 40 MHz to 500 MHz
Power conversion gain of 9.0 dB
Phase noise performance of −144 dBc/Hz at 800 kHz offset
supporting stringent GSM standards in both 800 MHz to
900 MHz and 1800 MHz to 1900 MHz bands
Single-sideband (SSB) noise figure of 11.3 dB
Input IP3 of 30 dBm
Input P1dB of 10.6 dBm
Typical LO input drive of 0 dBm
Single-ended, 50 Ω RF port
Single-ended or balanced LO input port
Serial port interface (SPI) control on all functions
Exposed pad, 7 mm × 7 mm, 48-lead LFCSP
VCOVTUNE
FEATURES
VCC12
Data Sheet
700 MHz to 3000 MHz, Dual Passive
Receive Mixer with Integrated PLL and VCO
ADRF6614
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
Multiband/multistandard cellular base station diversity receivers
Wideband radio link diversity downconverters
Multimode cellular extenders and picocells
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADRF6614 is a dual radio frequency (RF) mixer and
intermediate frequency (IF) amplifier with an integrated phaselocked loop (PLL) and voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs). The
ADRF6614 uses revolutionary broadband square wave limiting
local oscillator (LO) amplifiers to achieve a wideband RF bandwidth
of 700 MHz to 3000 MHz. Unlike narrow-band sine wave LO
amplifier solutions, the LO can be applied above or below the RF
input over a wide bandwidth. Energy storage elements are not
utilized in the LO amplifier, thus dc current consumption also
decreases with decreasing LO frequency.
The ADRF6614 utilizes highly linear, doubly balanced passive
mixer cores with integrated RF and LO balancing circuits to
allow single-ended operation. Integrated RF baluns allow optimal
performance over the 700 MHz to 3000 MHz RF input frequency.
The balanced passive mixer arrangement provides outstanding LO
to RF and LO to IF leakages, excellent RF to IF isolation, and
excellent intermodulation performance over the full RF bandwidth.
The balanced mixer cores provide extremely high input linearity,
allowing the device to be used in demanding wideband applications
where in-band blocking signals may otherwise result in the degradation of dynamic range. Noise performance under blocking is
comparable to narrow-band passive mixer designs. High linearity
Rev. 0
IF buffer amplifiers follow the passive mixer cores, yielding
typical power conversion gains of 9.0 dB, and can be matched
to a wide range of output impedances.
The PLL architecture supports both integer-N and fractional-N
operation and can generate the entire LO frequency range of
200 MHz to 2700 MHz using an external reference input frequency
anywhere in the range of 12 MHz to 320 MHz. An external loop
filter provides flexibility in trading off phase noise vs. acquisition
time. To reduce fractional spurs in fractional-N mode, a Σ-Δ
modulator controls the post VCO-programmable divider. The
device integrates six VCO cores, four of which provide complete
frequency coverage between 200 MHz and 2700 MHz, and meet
the GSM phase noise requirements in the 800 MHz and 900 MHz
bands. Two additional GSM only cores enable the ADRF6614 to
meet the GSM phase noise requirements in the digital cellular
system 1800 MHz (DCS1800) and personal communications
service 1900 MHz (PCS1900) bands.
All features of the ADRF6614 are controlled via a 3-wire SPI,
resulting in optimum performance and minimum external
components.
The ADRF6614 is fabricated using a BiCMOS, high performance
IC process. The device is available in a 7 mm × 7 mm, 48-lead
LFCSP package and operates over a −40°C to +85°C temperature
range. An evaluation board is available.
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ADRF6614
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Spurious Performance ............................................................... 32
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 34
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
RF Subsystem .............................................................................. 34
General Description ......................................................................... 1
External LO Generation ............................................................ 34
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Internal LO Generation ............................................................. 34
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Applications Information .............................................................. 38
RF Specifications .......................................................................... 3
Basic Connections by Pin Description ........................................ 39
Synthesizer/PLL Specifications ................................................... 4
Mixer Optimization ....................................................................... 40
VCO Specifications, Open-Loop................................................ 7
RF Input Balun Insertion Loss Optimization ......................... 40
Logic Input and Power Specifications ....................................... 8
IIP3 Optimization ...................................................................... 40
Digital Logic Specifications ......................................................... 9
VGS Programming ..................................................................... 41
Absolute Maximum Ratings .......................................................... 10
Low-Pass Filter Programming .................................................. 41
Thermal Resistance .................................................................... 10
GSM Mode of Operation........................................................... 43
ESD Caution ................................................................................ 10
Register Summary .......................................................................... 44
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ........................... 11
Register Details ............................................................................... 45
Typical Performance Characteristics ........................................... 13
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 55
Mixer, High Performance Mode ............................................... 13
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 61
Mixer, High Efficiency Mode.................................................... 22
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 61
Synthesizer ................................................................................... 23
REVISION HISTORY
3/16—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
ADRF6614
SPECIFICATIONS
RF SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, fRF = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, frequency of the reference (fREF) = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, fPFD =
1.536 MHz, low-side LO injection, optimum RF balun (RFB) and low-pass filter (LPF) settings, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1. High Performance Mode
Parameter
RF INTERFACE
Return Loss
Input Impedance
RF Frequency Range (fRF)
IF OUTPUT INTERFACE
Output Impedance
IF Frequency Range (fIF)
DC Bias Voltage 1
EXTERNAL LO INPUT
External LO Power Input
Return Loss
Input Impedance
External VCO Input Frequency
LO Frequency Range
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Power Conversion Gain
Voltage Conversion Gain
SSB Noise Figure
IF Output Phase Noise Under Blocking
Input Third-Order Intercept (IIP3)
Input Second-Order Intercept (IIP2)
Input 1 dB Compression Point (P1dB)
LO to IF Output Leakage
LO to RF Input Leakage
RF to IF Output Isolation
IF/2 Spurious
IF/3 Spurious
POWER INTERFACE
VCC1, VCC2, VCC7, VCC12
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
VCC3, VCC4, VCC5, VCC6, VCC8, VCC9,
VCC10, VCC11, IFOUT1+, IFOUT1−,
IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
LO OUTPUT (LOOUT+, LOOUT−)
Frequency Range (fLO)
Output Level
Output Impedance
1
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Tunable to >20 dB broadband via serial port
Typ
Differential impedance, f = 200 MHz
Externally generated
0
−11
50
250
250
4:1 IF port transformer and printed circuit board (PCB) loss
removed
ZSOURCE = 50 Ω, differential ZLOAD = 200 Ω
10 dBm blocker present 10 MHz above desired the RF input,
fRF = 1900 MHz, fBLOCK = 1910 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, fIF =
203 MHz, IFBLOCKER = 213 MHz
fRF1 = 1900 MHz, fRF2 = 1901 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, each RF
tone at −10 dBm
fRF1 = 1900 MHz, fRF2 = 1950 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, each RF
tone at −10 dBm
Unfiltered IF output
−10 dBm input power
−10 dBm input power
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500
IFOUTx±
−5
Supply voltage must be applied from the external circuit through choke inductors.
3000
dB
Ω
MHz
300||1.5
40
Adjustable via SPI in four steps, in 50 Ω balanced load
Balanced
Unit
17.9
50
700
External VCO input supports divide by 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32
Low-side or high-side LO, internally or externally
generated
Max
+5
5700
2850
Ω||pF
MHz
V
dBm
dB
Ω
MHz
MHz
9.0
dB
15.0
11.3
−153
dB
dB
dBc/Hz
30
dBm
60
dBm
10.6
−35
−45
−22
−72
−69
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dBc
dBc
3.55
3.7
260
3.85
V
mA
3.55
5
214
5.25
V
mA
2700
+7
MHz
dBm
Ω
200
−5
50
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
TA = 25°C, fRF = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, fPFD = 1.536 MHz, low-side LO injection,
optimum RFB and LPF settings, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2. High Efficiency Mode
Parameter
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Power Conversion Gain
Voltage Conversion Gain
SSB Noise Figure
IIP3
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
4:1 IF port transformer and PCB loss removed
ZSOURCE = 50 Ω, differential ZLOAD = 200 Ω
fRF1 = 1900 MHz, fRF2 = 1901 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz,
each RF tone at −10 dBm
fRF1 = 1900 MHz, fRF2 = 1950 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz,
each RF tone at −10 dBm
IIP2
Input P1dB
LO to IF Output Leakage
LO to RF Input Leakage
RF to IF Output Isolation
IF/2 Spurious
IF/3 Spurious
POWER INTERFACE
VCC1, VCC2, VCC7, VCC12
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
VCC3, VCC4, VCC5, VCC6, VCC8, VCC9, VCC10,
VCC11, IFOUT1+, IFOUT1−, IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−
Supply Voltage
Quiescent Current
Unfiltered IF output
−10 dBm input power
−10 dBm input power
Max
Unit
8.7
14.7
10.7
20.5
dB
dB
dB
dBm
53
dBm
8.2
−45.0
−52.0
−22.8
−58
−58
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dBc
dBc
3.55
3.7
260
3.85
V
mA
3.55
3.7
210
5.25
V
mA
SYNTHESIZER/PLL SPECIFICATIONS
High performance mode, TA = 25°C, measured on LO output, fLO = 1700 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fPFD = 1.536 MHz,
fREF power (PREFIN) = 4 dBm, CSCALE = 8 mA, bleed = 0 µA, ABLDLY = 0.9 ns, integer mode loop filter, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3. Integer Mode
Parameter
SYNTHESIZER SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range (fLO)
Figure of Merit (FOM) 1
Phase and Frequency Detector (PFD)
Frequency (fPFD)
Reference Spurs
CHARGE PUMP
Pump Current
Output Compliance Range
REFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS
REFIN Input Frequency
REFIN Input Capacitance
Reference Divider Value
MUXOUT Output Level
MUXOUT Duty Cycle
Test Conditions/Comments
Synthesizer specifications referenced to 1 × LO
Internally generated LO
PREFIN = 6.5 dBm
Min
Typ
200
Max
Unit
2700
MHz
dBc/Hz/Hz
MHz
−223
0.8
fPFD = 1.536 MHz
1 × fPFD
4 × fPFD
>4 × fPFD
70
−105
−105
−90
Programmable to 250 µA, 500 µA, …, 8 mA
8
0.7
dBc
dBc
dBc
8.75
2.5
mA
V
320
MHz
pF
REFIN, MUXOUT pins
12
4
Programmable to 0.5, 1, 2, 3, …, 2047
VOL (lock detect output selected)
VOH (lock detect output selected)
Reference output selected
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0.5
2047
0.25
2.7
50
V
V
%
Data Sheet
Parameter
VCO_0
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_1
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_2
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_3
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_4
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_5
Phase Noise, Locked
ADRF6614
Test Conditions/Comments
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
fLO = 2.55 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−87
−94.9
−103.3
−132.9
−154.1
−155.2
0.87
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 2.22 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−90
−98.4
−106.5
−136.1
−154.8
−155.5
0.63
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.9 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−90
−98.1
−109.8
−137.1
−155.7
−156.2
0.61
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.6 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−89
−97.2
−107
−136.2
−155.7
−157.3
0.64
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.57 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
800 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−90
−109
−119
−144
−145
−156
−156
0.26
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.68 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
800 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
−93
−107
−118
−144
−145
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
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ADRF6614
Parameter
Integrated Phase Noise
1
Data Sheet
Test Conditions/Comments
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
Min
Typ
−157
−157.5
0.27
Max
Unit
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
The FOM is computed as phase noise (dBc/Hz) –10log10(fPFD) – 20log10(fLO/fPFD). The FOM was measured across the full LO range, with fREF = 122.88 MHz and fREF power =
6.5 dBm with a 1.536 MHz fPFD. The FOM was computed at 50 kHz offset.
High performance mode, TA = 25°C, measured on LO output, fLO = 1700 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fPFD = 30.72 MHz, fREF power =
4 dBm, CSCALE = 250 µA, bleed = 93.75 µA, ABLDLY = 0 ns, fractional mode loop filter, unless otherwise noted.
Table 4. Fractional Mode
Parameter
SYNTHESIZER SPECIFICATIONS
FOM 1
REFERENCE CHARACTERISTICS
VCO_0
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_1
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_2
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
VCO_3
Phase Noise, Locked
Integrated Phase Noise
1
Test Conditions/Comments
Synthesizer specifications referenced to 1 × LO
PREFIN = 6.5 dBm
REFIN, MUXOUT pins
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
219
dBc/Hz/Hz
fLO = 2.55 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−92.5
−97.4
−109.7
−137.6
−153.6
−155.5
0.36
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 2.22 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−93.6
−101.8
−112.5
−140.5
−154.3
−155.3
0.32
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.9 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−94.2
−101.7
−112.4
−141.3
−155.8
−156.8
0.32
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
fLO = 1.6 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
1 kHz to 40 MHz integration bandwidth
−93.1
−99.8
−110.9
−140.2
−155.7
−157.2
0.33
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
°rms
The FOM is computed as phase noise (dBc/Hz) − 10log10(fPFD) – 20log10(fLO/fPFD). The FOM was measured across the full LO range, with fREF = 122.88 MHz and fREF power =
6.5 dBm with a 30.72 MHz fPFD. The FOM was computed at 45 kHz offset.
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Data Sheet
ADRF6614
VCO SPECIFICATIONS, OPEN-LOOP
High performance mode, TA = 25°C, measured on LO output, unless otherwise noted.
Table 5.
Parameter
VCO_0 PHASE NOISE
VCO_1 PHASE NOISE
VCO_2 PHASE NOISE
VCO_3 PHASE NOISE
VCO_4 PHASE NOISE
VCO_5 PHASE NOISE
Test Conditions/Comments
fLO = 2.55 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
fLO = 2.15 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
fLO = 1.9 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
fLO = 1.6 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
800 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
fVCO = 3.14 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
800 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
fVCO = 3.36 GHz
1 kHz offset
50 kHz offset
100 kHz offset
800 kHz offset
1 MHz offset
10 MHz offset
40 MHz offset
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Min
Typ
Max
Unit
−50
−104.4
−112.6
−137.7
−154
−155.1
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−54
−106.1
−115
−138.9
−155.8
−155.2
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−53.6
−106.6
−114.6
−140.8
−155.4
−156.3
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−48.5
−106
−115.3
−139.2
−140.2
−157.7
−156.3
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−53.8
−110.3
−118
−139.5
−140.6
−155.4
−157.4
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
−54
−108.3
−116.3
−138.5
−140
−156.3
−157.8
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
LOGIC INPUT/OUTPUT AND POWER SPECIFICATIONS
TA = 25°C, fRF = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, fPFD = 1.536 MHz, low-side LO injection,
optimum RFB and LPF settings, unless otherwise noted.
Table 6.
Parameter
LOGIC INPUT/OUTPUTS
Input Voltage
High, VIH
Low, VIL
Output Voltage
High, VOH
Low, VOL
Input Current, IINH/IINL
POWER SUPPLIES
High Performance Mode
Voltage Range
VCC1, VCC2, VCC7, VCC12
VCC3, VCC4, VCC5, VCC6, VCC8, VCC9, VCC10,
VCC11, IFOUT1+, IFOUT1−, IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−
Power Dissipation
High Efficiency Mode
Voltage Range
VCC1, VCC2, VCC3, VCC4, VCC5, VCC6, VCC7, VCC8,
VCC9, VCC10, VCC11, VCC12, IFOUT1+, IFOUT1−,
IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−
Power Dissipation
Test Conditions/Comments
SCLK, SDIO, CS
Min
Typ
1.4
0
IOH = −100 µA
IOL = 100 µA
Max
Unit
3.3
0.7
V
V
0.2
V
V
µA
5.25
5.25
V
V
2.3
0.1
3.55
4.75
Internal LO mode (internal PLL)
External LO output enabled
External LO output disabled
2.7
2.5
3.55
Internal LO mode (internal PLL)
External LO output enabled
External LO output disabled
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3.7
5
3.7
2.0
1.8
W
W
3.85
V
W
W
Data Sheet
ADRF6614
DIGITAL LOGIC SPECIFICATIONS
Table 7.
Symbol
tCLK
tDS
tDH
tS
tH
tHIGH
tLOW
tACCESS
tZ
Description
Serial clock period
Setup time between data and rising edge of SCLK
Hold time between data and rising edge of SCLK
Setup time between falling edge of CS and SCLK
Hold time between rising edge of CS and SCLK
Minimum period for SCLK to be in a logic high state
Minimum period for SCLK to be in a logic low state
Maximum delay between falling edge of SCLK and output data Valid for a read operation
Maximum delay between CS deactivation and SDIO bus return to high impedance
tHIGH
tDS
tS
Min
38
8
8
10
10
10
10
Max
231
5
Unit
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
tH
tCLK
tLOW
tDH
Typ
tACCESS
CS
DON'T CARE
DON'T CARE
tZ
SDIO
DON'T CARE
A6
A5
A4
A3
A2
A1
A0
R/W
D15
D14
D13
Figure 2. Setup and Hold Timing Measurements
Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 61
D3
D2
D1
D0
DON'T CARE
14115-002
SCLK
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
THERMAL RESISTANCE
Table 8.
Parameter
Supply Voltage (VCC1, VCC2, VCC3,
VCC4, VCC5, VCC6, VCC7, VCC8, VCC9,
VCC10, VCC11, VCC12, IFOUT1+,
IFOUT1−, IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−)
Digital Input/Output (SCLK, SDIO, CS)
RFINx
EXTVCOIN+, EXTVCOIN−
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
θJC is specified for the worst case conditions, that is, a device
soldered in a circuit board for surface-mount packages.
Rating
−0.5 V to +5.5 V
Table 9. Thermal Resistance
Package Type
48-Lead LFCSP
−0.3 V to +3.6 V
20 dBm
13 dBm
150°C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
ESD CAUTION
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
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θJC
1.62
Unit
°C/W
Data Sheet
ADRF6614
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
GND
CPOUT
VCC12
LDO4
LDO3
REFIN
MUXOUT
VCC11
DNC
IFOUT1+
IFOUT1–
GND
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
ADRF6614
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
RFBCT1
RFIN1
VCC10
VCC9
VCC8
VCC7
LDO2
VCC6
VCC5
VCC4
RFIN2
RFBCT2
NOTES
1. DNC = DO NOT CONNECT.
2. THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO A GROUND
PLANE WITH LOW THERMAL IMPEDANCE.
14115-003
LOOUT+
LOOUT–
LDO1
VCC2
SDIO
SCLK
CS
VCC3
DNC
IFOUT2+
IFOUT2–
GND
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
GND 1
VCOVTUNE 2
GND 3
EXTVCOIN+ 4
EXTVCOIN– 5
GND 6
VCC1 7
DECL1 8
DECL2 9
DECL3 10
DECL4 11
DECL5 12
Figure 3. Pin Configuration
Table 10. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3, 6
4, 5
7
8, 9
10, 11
12
13, 14
15
16
17
18
19
20, 41
21, 40
22, 23
24, 37
25
26
27, 28, 29
30
31
32, 33, 34
35
36
38, 39
42
Mnemonic
GND
VCOVTUNE
GND
EXTVCOIN+, EXTVCOIN−
VCC1
DECL1, DECL2
DECL3, DECL4
DECL5
LOOUT+, LOOUT−
LDO1
VCC2
SDIO
SCLK
CS
VCC3, VCC11
DNC
IFOUT2+, IFOUT2−
GND
RFBCT2
RFIN2
VCC4, VCC5, VCC6
LDO2
VCC7
VCC8, VCC9, VCC10
RFIN1
RFBCT1
IFOUT1−, IFOUT1+
MUXOUT
Description
Common Ground Connection for External Loop Filter.
Control Voltage for Internal VCO.
Common Ground for External VCO.
Inputs from External VCO to Internal Divider.
3.7 V VCO Supply.
LDO Output Decouplers for VCO.
External Decouplers for VCO Buffer.
External Decoupler for VCO Circuitry.
Differential Outputs of Internally Generated LO.
External Decoupling for Internal 2.5 V SPI Port LDO.
3.7 V Supply for Programmable SPI Port.
Serial Data Input/Output for Programmable SPI Port.
Clock for Programmable SPI Port.
SPI Chip Select, Active Low.
5 V Biases for Channel 1 and Channel 2 IF.
Do Not Connect. Do not connect these pins externally.
Channel 2 Differential IF Outputs.
Ground Connections for Channel 1 and Channel 2 IF Stage.
Balun Center Tap Connection for Channel 2 RF Input.
Channel 2 RF Input.
5 V Supplies for Mixer LO Amplifiers.
External Decoupling for Internal 3.3 V PLL/Divider LDO.
3.7 V Supply for Mixer LO Divider Chain.
5 V Supplies for Mixer LO Amplifiers.
Channel 1 RF Input.
Balun Center Tap Connection for Channel 1 RF Input.
Channel 1 Differential IF Outputs.
Internal Multiplexer Output.
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ADRF6614
Pin No.
43
44
45
46
47
48
Mnemonic
REFIN
LDO3
LDO4
VCC12
CPOUT
GND
EPAD
Data Sheet
Description
Reference Input for Internal PLL (Single-Ended, CMOS).
External Decoupling for Internal 2.5 V PLL LDO.
External Decoupling for Internal 3.3 V PLL LDO.
3.7 V Supply for Internal PLL.
Charge Pump Output.
Common Ground for External Charge Pump.
Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to a ground plane with low thermal impedance.
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Data Sheet
ADRF6614
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
MIXER, HIGH PERFORMANCE MODE
TA = 25°C, fRF = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, low-side LO injection, optimum RFB and
LPF settings, unless otherwise noted. For integer mode: fPFD = 1.536 MHz, CSCALE = 8 mA, bleed = 0 µA, ABLDLY = 0.9 ns. For fractional
mode: fPFD = 30.72 MHz, CSCALE = 250 µA, bleed = 93.75 µA, ABLDLY = 0.0 ns.
2.8
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
2.6
2.4
90
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
85
80
75
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
3.0
2.2
2.0
1.8
1.6
70
65
60
55
50
45
1.4
30
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-004
35
1.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4. Power Dissipation vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
Figure 7. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
11.0
15
10.5
10.0
13
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.5
4.5
4.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 8. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
18
40
38
17
36
16
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
14
12
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
10
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 6. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
–40°C LOCKED
–40°C EXTERNAL LO
+25°C LOCKED
+25°C EXTERNAL LO
+85°C LOCKED
+85°C EXTERNAL LO
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-006
16
9
7
Figure 5. Power Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures,
IF Balun and Board Loss Removed
18
11
14115-008
5.0
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-109
5.5
14115-305
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
9.5
6.0
14115-007
40
1.2
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
Figure 9. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
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ADRF6614
Data Sheet
70
2.7
68
66
64
62
2.1
1.9
1.7
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
0
10
20
9.0
40
50
60
70
80
8.0
50
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
40
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 13. Input IP2 vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
15
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
14
13
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
8.5
52
42
30
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
54
44
Figure 10. Power Dissipation vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
9.5
56
46
TEMPERATURE (°C)
10.0
58
48
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
1.5
–40 –30 –20 –10
60
14115-013
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
2.3
14115-010
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
2.5
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2700MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2700MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
12
11
10
9
5.0
8
4.5
7
4.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
5
–40 –30 –20 –10
14115-011
3.0
–40 –30 –20 –10
18
34
17
33
32
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
29
28
27
26
25
40
50
60
70
80
RF = 900MHz
RF = 1900MHz
RF = 2500MHz
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
20
–40 –30 –20 –10
0
10
20
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
30
40
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 12. Input IP3 vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
8
–40
–20
0
20
40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
80
14115-115
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
14115-012
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
30
21
30
16
31
23
20
Figure 14. Input P1dB vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
35
22
10
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 11. Power Conversion Gain vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
24
0
14115-314
6
3.5
Figure 15. SSB Noise Figure vs. Temperature for Three RF Frequencies
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Data Sheet
2.55
85
2.50
80
75
RF = 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
RF = 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
2.45
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
ADRF6614
70
RF = 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
RF = 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
2.30
2.25
50
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
35
120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480
30
14115-016
80
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
10.0
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
9.5
9.0
8.5
120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480
80
Figure 19. Input IP2 vs. IF Frequency for Three RF Frequencies
15
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
14
13
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8.0
40
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 16. Power Dissipation vs. IF Frequency for Three RF Frequencies
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
55
40
2.15
2.10
40
60
45
RF = 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
RF = 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
2.20
65
14115-019
2.35
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
2.40
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
12
11
10
9
5.0
8
4.5
7
4.0
120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
40
Figure 20. Input P1dB vs. IF Frequency for Three RF Frequencies
18
36
34
17
32
16
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
40
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
RF
80
= 900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, LOW-SIDE LO
= 900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 1900MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
= 2500MHz, HIGH-SIDE LO
120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
–40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
+25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
+85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
+25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
+85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
50
14115-018
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
28
120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 17. Power Conversion Gain vs. IF Frequency for Three RF Frequencies
30
80
100
150
200
250
300
IF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 18. Input IP3 vs. IF Frequency for Three RF Frequencies
350
400
450
14115-121
80
14115-017
3.0
40
14115-020
6
3.5
Figure 21. SSB Noise Figure vs. IF Frequency for Three Temperatures
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Data Sheet
–8
–24
–28
–32
–36
–40
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-025
300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
0
–4
–8
–12
–16
–20
–24
–28
–32
–36
–40
–44
–48
–52
–56
–60
–64
–68
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-026
LO TO RF LEAKAGE (dBm)
Figure 25. LO to IF Leakage vs. LO Frequency over Three Temperatures
2 × LO LEAKAGE (dBm)
Figure 26. LO to RF Leakage vs. LO Frequency over Three Temperatures
14115-024
RF TO IF ISOLATION (dBc)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
–20
–52
Figure 23. IF/3 Spurious vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
0
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–2
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–4
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–6
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–8
–10
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–12
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–14
–16
–18
–20
–22
–24
–26
–28
–30
–32
–34
–36
–38
–40
–42
–44
–46
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
–16
–48
14115-123
IF/3 SPURIOUS (dB)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
–12
–44
Figure 22. IF/2 Spurious vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
–50
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–52
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–54
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–56
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–58
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–60
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–62
–64
–66
–68
–70
–72
–74
–76
–78
–80
–82
–84
–86
–88
–90
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
0
–4
–8
–12
–16
–20
–24
–28
–32
–36
–40
–44
–48
–52
–56
–60
–64
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
2 × LO TO RF
2 × LO TO IF
300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 24. RF to IF Isolation vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
14115-027
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
–4
LO TO IF LEAKAGE (dBm)
–50
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–52
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–54
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
–56
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–58
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–60
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
–62
–64
–66
–68
–70
–72
–74
–76
–78
–80
–82
–84
–86
–88
–90
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-022
IF/2 SPURIOUS (dB)
ADRF6614
Figure 27. 2 × LO Leakage vs. LO Frequency over Three Temperatures (2 × LO
to RF and 2 × LO to IF)
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0
–4
–8
–12
–16
–20
–24
–28
–32
–36
–40
–44
–48
–52
–56
–60
–64
ADRF6614
100
TA = –40°C
TA = +25°C
TA = +85°C
MEAN: 7.94
SD: 0.07%
PERCENT (%)
80
3 × LO TO RF
60
40
3 × LO TO IF
300 500 700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
7.70
7.75
7.80
7.85
7.90
7.95
8.00
8.05
8.10
34
35
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
Figure 28. 3 × LO Leakage vs. LO Frequency over Three Temperatures
(3 × LO to RF and 3 × LO to IF)
14115-131
20
14115-028
3 × LO LEAKAGE (dBm)
Data Sheet
Figure 31. Conversion Gain Distribution
100
0
HIGH-SIDE LO
LOW-SIDE LO
MEAN: 31.23
SD: 0.34%
–5
PERCENT (%)
RETURN LOSS (dBm)
80
–10
–15
–20
60
40
–25
20
1000
1500
2000
2500
0
27
14115-129
–35
500
3000
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
28
30
31
32
33
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
Figure 29. RF Port Return Loss, Fixed IF LO Return Loss
Figure 32. Input IP3 Distribution
100
0
–5
MEAN: 10.59
SD: 0.39%
80
PERCENT (%)
–10
–15
60
40
–20
–30
100
600
1100
1600
2100
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
2600
0
10.0
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
Figure 30. LO Return Loss
Figure 33. Input P1dB Distribution
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10.9
11.0
14115-133
20
–25
14115-130
RETURN LOSS (dB)
29
14115-132
–30
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
80
1100
8
6
700
600
500
4
400
CAPACITANCE (pF)
800
300
2
200
100
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
FREQUENCY (MHz)
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
6
5
4
=0
=2
=4
=6
=8
= 10
= 12
= 14
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-035
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
7
0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
50
45
40
35
30
25
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 35. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency for All RFB Settings,
VGS Bit and LPF Use Optimum Settings
19
18
17
16
15
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
Figure 38. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency for All RFB Settings,
VGS Bit and LPF Use Optimum Settings
18
=0
=2
=4
=6
=8
= 10
= 12
= 14
17
16
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
20
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
BAL_COUT = 0
26
BAL_COUT = 2
25
BAL_COUT = 4
24
BAL_COUT = 6
BAL_COUT = 8
23
BAL_COUT = 10
22
BAL_COUT = 12
21
BAL_COUT = 14
20
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
8
1
55
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
9
2
60
Figure 37. IF Channel to Channel Isolation vs. RF Frequency
over Three Temperatures
10
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
65
20
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
Figure 34. IF Output Impedance (R Parallel C Equivalent)
3
70
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
15
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
BAL_COUT
=0
=2
=4
=6
=8
= 10
= 12
= 14
14
13
12
11
10
7
9
6
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
8
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-036
5
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 36. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency for All RFB Settings,
VGS Bit and LPF Use Optimum Settings
Figure 39. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency for All RFB Settings,
VGS Bit and LPF Use Optimum Settings
Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 61
14115-139
0
0
500
14115-334
0
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
RESISTANCE (Ω)
900
75
14115-038
1000
14115-137
IF CHANNEL-TO-CHANNEL ISOLATION (dBc)
10
1200
Data Sheet
ADRF6614
15.0
10
14.5
9
13.5
7
13.0
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8
6
5
4
1
9.0
8.5
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
8.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
14.0
13.5
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
13.0
VGS = 0
VGS = 1
VGS = 2
VGS = 3
VGS = 4
VGS = 5
VGS = 6
VGS = 7
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
11.5
11.0
10.5
9.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 44. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency for All VGS Bit Settings,
RFB and LPF Use Optimum Settings
15
=0
=2
=4
=6
14
13
8.0
12
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
8.5
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
=0
=2
=4
=6
11
10
9
5.0
8
4.5
7
4.0
3.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
5
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 42. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency for All LPF Settings,
RFB and VGS Bit Use Optimum Settings
Figure 45. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency for All LPF Settings,
RFB and VGS Bit Use Optimum Settings
Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 61
14115-149
6
3.5
14115-146
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
9.0
12.0
9.5
900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
12.5
VGS = 0
VGS = 1
VGS = 2
VGS = 3
VGS = 4
VGS = 5
VGS = 6
VGS = 7
10.0
14115-141
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
Figure 43. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency for All VGS Bit Settings,
RFB and LPF Use Optimum Settings
Figure 41. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency for All VGS Bit Settings,
RFB and LPF Use Optimum Settings
9.5
11.0
10.5
9.5
Figure 40. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency
for All VGS Bit Settings, RFB and LPF Use Optimum Settings
10.0
11.5
10.0
0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
700
12.0
14115-043
2
VGS = 0
VGS = 1
VGS = 2
VGS = 3
VGS = 4
VGS = 5
VGS = 6
VGS = 7
12.5
VGS = 0
VGS = 1
VGS = 2
VGS = 3
VGS = 4
VGS = 5
VGS = 6
VGS = 7
14115-144
3
14115-040
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
14.0
18
17
=0
=2
=4
=6
13
12
11
8
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 49. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency for All LPF Settings,
RFB and VGS Bit Use Optimum Settings
40
IFA_MAINBIAS = 13
IFA_MAINBIAS = 14
IFA_MAINBIAS = 15
IFA_MAINBIAS = 8
IFA_MAINBIAS = 9
IFA_MAINBIAS = 10
IFA_MAINBIAS = 11
IFA_MAINBIAS = 12
3
4
5
6
7
35
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0
1.9
30
25
20
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
15
1.8
20
40
60
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
10
–40
14115-347
0
–20
60
80
=8
=9
= 10
= 11
= 12
= 13
= 14
= 15
34
32
2.28
2.26
2.24
30
28
26
2.22
2.20
24
2.18
0
20
40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
80
22
–40
14115-348
–20
Figure 48. Power Dissipation vs. Temperature for Various IFA_LINBIAS Settings
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS = 0
IFA_LINBIAS = 1
IFA_LINBIAS = 2
IFA_LINBIAS = 3
IFA_LINBIAS = 4
IFA_LINBIAS = 5
IFA_LINBIAS = 6
IFA_LINBIAS = 7
–20
0
20
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
40
TEMPERATURE (°C)
60
80
14115-351
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
IFA_LINBIAS
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2.30
2.16
–40
40
36
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
IFA_LINBIAS =
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
2.32
20
10
11
12
13
14
15
Figure 50. Input IP3 vs. Temperature for Various IFA_MAINBIAS Settings
2.38
2.34
0
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 47. Power Dissipation vs. Temperature for Various IFA_MAINBIAS Settings
2.36
–20
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
14115-350
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
IFA_MAINBIAS =
2.4
1.7
–40
14115-150
900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
2.7
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
15
14
9
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
2.5
=0
=2
=4
=6
10
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
Figure 46. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency for All LPF Settings,
RFB and VGS Bit Use Optimum Settings
2.6
LPF
LPF
LPF
LPF
16
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
700
Data Sheet
14115-147
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
ADRF6614
Figure 51. Input IP3 vs. Temperature for Various IFA_LINBIAS Settings
Rev. 0 | Page 20 of 61
Data Sheet
ADRF6614
–60
–60
890MHz +10dBm
1910MHz +10dBm
2510MHz +10dBm
–70
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–140
–150
–150
0.01
0.1
1
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
–160
0.001
Figure 52. Phase Noise at IF Output vs. Offset Frequency with 10 dBm Blocker
in Integer Mode
0.01
0.1
1
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
14115-353
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–80
14115-352
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–80
–160
0.001
890MHz +10dBm
1910MHz +10dBm
2510MHz +10dBm
–70
Figure 53. Phase Noise at IF Output vs. Offset Frequency with 10 dBm Blocker
in Fractional Mode
Rev. 0 | Page 21 of 61
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
MIXER, HIGH EFFICIENCY MODE
TA = 25°C, fRF = 1900 MHz, fLO = 1697 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, fPFD = 1.536 MHz, low-side LO injection,
optimum RFB and LPF settings, unless otherwise noted.
2.1
1.9
65
60
1.8
1.7
1.6
55
50
45
1.5
35
1.3
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
13
12
11
INPUT P1dB (dBm)
12.0
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
11.5
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
11.0
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
10.5
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
10.0
T
A = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
Figure 57. Input IP2 vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
31
29
7
6
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 58. Input P1dB vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
18
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
17
16
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
–40°C LOCKED
–40°C EXTERNAL LO
+25°C LOCKED
+25°C EXTERNAL LO
+85°C LOCKED
+85°C EXTERNAL LO
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
9
7
5
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 56. Input IP3 vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
8
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-153
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
27
8
3
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
SSB NOISE FIGURE (dB)
33
9
4
Figure 55. Conversion Gain vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
35
10
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
5
14115-152
CONVERSION GAIN (dB)
Figure 54. Power Dissipation vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
14115-155
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
30
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
14115-151
1.2
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = +85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
14115-357
40
1.4
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-156
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
2.0
70
TA = –40°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = 25°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = 85°C, HIGH-SIDE LO
TA = –40°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = 25°C, LOW-SIDE LO
TA = 85°C, LOW-SIDE LO
INPUT IP2 (dBm)
2.2
Figure 59. SSB Noise Figure vs. RF Frequency over Three Temperatures
Rev. 0 | Page 22 of 61
Data Sheet
ADRF6614
SYNTHESIZER
VS = high performance mode, TA = 25°C, measured on LO output, fLO = 1700 MHz, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fPFD = 1.536 MHz, fREF
power = 4 dBm, integer mode loop filter, unless otherwise noted.
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–180
1k
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 60. VCO_0 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_0 = 2.55 GHz, Divide by Two Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
–100
–120
–140
–160
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
Figure 61. VCO_1 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_1 = 2.2 GHz, Divide by Two Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 64. VCO_1 Closed-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
LO_DIV Dividers, fVCO_1 = 4.5 GHz
–40
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–60
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 62. VCO_2 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_2 = 1.9 GHz, Divide by Two Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
–70
LO_DIV = ÷2
LO_DIV = ÷4
LO_DIV = ÷8
–80
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
0.001
14115-159
–160
1k
LO_DIV = ÷2
LO_DIV = ÷4
LO_DIV = ÷8
0.01
0.1
1
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
100
14115-062
1k
–70
14115-061
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–80
14115-158
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–100
–60
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–90
Figure 63. VCO_0 Closed-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
LO_DIV Dividers, fVCO_0 = 5.1 GHz
–60
–180
LO_DIV = ÷2
LO_DIV = ÷4
LO_DIV = ÷8
–80
–160
0.001
–40
–180
–70
14115-060
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–60
14115-157
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–40
Figure 65. VCO_2 Closed-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency for Various
LO_DIV Dividers, fVCO_2 = 3.8 GHz
Rev. 0 | Page 23 of 61
ADRF6614
Data Sheet
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 66. VCO_3 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_3 = 1.6 GHz, Divide by Two Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
–130
–140
–150
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–120
–60
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–70
–80
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
100k
1M
10M
100M
–180
0.001
14115-567
10k
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 67. VCO_4 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_4 = 3.087 GHz, Divide by One Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 70. VCO_4 Closed-Loop Phase Noise for Various Temperatures vs.
Offset Frequency, fVCO_4 = 1.536 GHz, Divide by Two Selected
0
–60
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–20
–40
–60
–80
–100
–120
–140
–160
–70
–80
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–90
–100
–110
–120
–130
–140
–150
–160
–170
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Figure 68. VCO_5 Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. Offset Frequency,
fVCO_5 = 3.375 GHz, Divide by One Selected, VCOVTUNE = 1.5 V
–180
0.001
14115-568
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–110
Figure 69. VCO_3 Closed-Loop Phase Noise for Various LO_DIV Dividers vs.
Offset Frequency, fVCO_3 = 3.2 GHz
–20
–180
1k
–90
–100
–160
0.001
0
–180
1k
–80
14115-570
1k
LO_DIV = ÷2
LO_DIV = ÷4
LO_DIV = ÷8
0.01
0.1
1
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
10
100
14115-571
–160
–70
14115-066
CLOSED-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–60
14115-163
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–40
Figure 71. VCO_5 Closed-Loop Phase Noise for Various Temperatures vs.
Offset Frequency, fVCO_5 = 1.688 GHz, Divide by Two Selected
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Data Sheet
–90
–210
–215
–220
–230
1430
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–130
1MHz OFFSET
–140
–160
–170
1430
2230
2030
1830
2430
2630
2830
Figure 75. Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. LO Frequency,
Divide by Two Selected
–70
–80
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
1kHz OFFSET
–90
–40
1kHz OFFSET
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
1630
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–20
40MHz OFFSET
–150
Figure 72. PLL Figure of Merit (FOM) vs. LO Frequency, Integer Mode
0
200kHz OFFSET
–120
14115-367
–225
50kHz OFFSET
–110
–60
–80
–100
100kHz OFFSET
–120
500kHz OFFSET
–140
–100
100kHz OFFSET
–110
–120
500kHz OFFSET
–130
–140
10 MHz OFFSET
–150
10MHz OFFSET
–160
–160
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 73. Open-Loop Phase Noise vs. LO Frequency,
Divide by Two Selected
–200
–170
1430
14115-165
–180
1430
1830
1630
2030
2230
2430
2630
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
14115-069
FOM (dBc/Hz/Hz)
–205
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–100
OPEN-LOOP PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
14115-168
–200
ADRF6614
Figure 76. Integer Loop Filter Phase Noise vs. LO Frequency, Divide by Two
Selected, Offset = 1 kHz, 100 kHz, 500 kHz, and 10 MHz
–60
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–80
–205
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
FOM (dBc/Hz/Hz)
1kHz OFFSET
–210
–215
–220
–100
100kHz OFFSET
–120
500kHz OFFSET
–140
–160
–225
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
2630
2830
–180
1525
14115-470
–230
1430
Figure 74. PLL Figure of Merit (FOM) vs. LO Frequency, Fractional Mode,
Offset = 45 kHz, Bleed = 125 µA
1530
1535
1540
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1545
14115-580
10MHz OFFSET
Figure 77. VCO_4 GSM Loop Filter Phase Noise, Divide by Two Selected,
Offset = 1 kHz, 100 kHz, 500 kHz, and 10 MHz
Rev. 0 | Page 25 of 61
ADRF6614
1.2
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE,
WITH SPURS (°rms)
50 kHz OFFSET
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–100
–110
200 kHz OFFSET
–120
–130
1MHz OFFSET
–140
–150
40MHz OFFSET
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
LO_DIV = ÷2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
–160
LO_DIV = ÷4
1630
1830
2030
2230
2630
2430
LO FREQUENCY (Hz)
–100
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
50kHz OFFSET
–110
–120
200kHz OFFSET
–130
–140
1MHz OFFSET
–150
–160
–170
1525
1530
1535
1540
1545
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
0.40
0.35
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
1525
–90
1kHz OFFSET
1530
100kHz OFFSET
500kHz OFFSET
–140
1535
1540
1545
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–100
–120
5360
0.30
–80
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–100
LO_DIV = ÷8
4860
Figure 82. VCO_4 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO
Frequency, For Various Temperatures, Including Spurs
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
–80
4360
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 79. VCO_4 GSM Loop Filter Phase Noise, Divide by Two Selected,
Offset = 50 kHz, 200 kHz, 1 MHz, and 40 MHz
–60
3860
Figure 81. 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO Frequency,
Divide by Two, Four, and Eight, Including Spurs
14115-583
40MHz OFFSET
3360
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE WITH SPURS (°rms)
Figure 78. Integer Loop Filter Phase Noise vs. LO Frequency, Divide by Two
Selected, Offset = 50 kHz, 200 kHz, 1 MHz, and 40 MHz
–90
0
2860
14115-072
–170
1430
14115-070
–90
1.4
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
14115-586
–80
Data Sheet
50kHz OFFSET
–110
–120
200kHz OFFSET
–130
–140
1MHz OFFSET
–150
1673
1678
1683
1688
1693
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–160
1698
1703
1708
–170
1668
14115-584
–180
1668
10MHz OFFSET
Figure 80. VCO_5 GSM Loop Filter Phase Noise, Divide by Two Selected,
Offset = 1 kHz, 100 kHz, 500 kHz, and 10 MHz
40MHz OFFSET
1673
1678
1683
1688
1693
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1698
1703
1708
14115-587
–160
Figure 83. VCO_5 GSM Loop Filter Phase Noise, Divide by Two Selected,
Offset = 50 kHz, 200 kHz, 1 MHz, and 40 MHz
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Data Sheet
0.6
0.4
0.2
LO_DIV = ÷8
LO_DIV = ÷4
3360
3860
4360
4860
5360
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–105
–115
–125
–135
2860
14115-073
0
2860
–95
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 3 × PFD OFFSET
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
1525
1530
1535
1540
1545
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–85
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
1673
1678
1683
1688
1693
1698
1703
1708
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷8
–105
–115
–125
3360
3860
4360
4860
5360
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE WITHOUT SPURS (° rms)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0.35
0
1668
5360
Figure 88. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. VCO Frequency,
3 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Integer Mode
14115-590
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE WITH SPURS (°rms)
0.40
4860
–95
Figure 85. VCO_4 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO
Frequency, For Various Temperatures, Excluding Spurs
0.45
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷2
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷4
–135
2860
14115-589
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE WITHOUT SPURS (°rms)
0.35
4360
Figure 87. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. VCO Frequency,
1 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Integer Mode
–75
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
3860
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 84. 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO Frequency,
Divide by Two, Four, and Eight, Excluding Spurs
0.40
3360
14115-071
0.8
–85
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷8
14115-075
LO_DIV = ÷2
1.0
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷2
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷4
Figure 86. VCO_5 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO
Frequency, For Various Temperatures, Including Spurs
0.45
0.40
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0.15
0.10
0.05
0
1668
1673
1678
1683
1688
1693
1698
1703
1708
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 89. VCO_5 10 kHz to 40 MHz Integrated Phase Noise vs. VCO
Frequency, For Various Temperatures, Excluding Spurs
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14115-593
INTEGRATED PHASE NOISE,
WITHOUT SPURS (°rms)
1.2
–75
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 1 × PFD OFFSET
1.4
ADRF6614
ADRF6614
–105
–115
–125
3360
3860
4360
4860
5360
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–66
–68
–70
–72
–74
–76
–78
–80
1430
–70
–40°C LO_DIV = /8
+25°C LO_DIV = /8
+85°C LO_DIV = /8
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 3 × PFD OFFSET
–85
–95
–105
–115
–125
–135
2860
3360
3860
4360
4860
5360
VCO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–80
–85
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
–76
–78
–80
–82
–84
–86
–88
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 4 × PFD OFFSET
–75
1630
2630
–74
–90
1430
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–76
–78
–80
–82
–84
–86
–88
–90
1430
14115-379
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 1 × PFD OFFSET
–70
–90
1430
2430
Figure 94. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency,
3 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Fractional Mode
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–65
2230
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–72
Figure 91. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. VCO Frequency,
4 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Integer Mode
–60
2030
Figure 93. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency,
2 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Fractional Mode
14115-078
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 4 × PFD OFFSET
–40°C LO_DIV = /2
+25°C LO_DIV = /2
+85°C LO_DIV = /2
–40°C LO_DIV = /4
+25°C LO_DIV = /4
+85°C LO_DIV = /4
1830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 90. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. VCO Frequency,
2 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Integer Mode
–75
1630
14115-380
–135
2860
–64
14115-382
–95
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–62
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 92. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency,
1 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Fractional Mode
Figure 95. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency,
4 × PFD Offset, Measured at LO Output, Fractional Mode
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14115-383
–85
–60
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷8
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷8
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 2 × PFD OFFSET
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷2
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷2
–40°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+25°C LO_DIV = ÷4
+85°C LO_DIV = ÷4
14115-078
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 4 × PFD OFFSET
–75
Data Sheet
Data Sheet
0
IF AT –40°C
IF AT +25°C
IF AT +85°C
LO AT –40°C
LO AT +25°C
LO AT +85°C
–20
–10
–20
–40
ISOLATION (dB)
–30
–60
–80
–40
–50
–60
–70
–100
–80
–120
–90
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–100
700 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900
RF FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 96. fPFD Reference Spurs vs. LO Frequency, Divide by Two Selected, 1 ×
PFD Offset, Measured on LO Output and IF Output
10
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT –40°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT +25°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT +85°C
8
14115-387
–140
1430
14115-384
REFERENCE SPURS (dBc), 1 × PFD OFFSET
0
ADRF6614
Figure 99. RF to LO Output Feedthrough, LO_DRV_LVL = 0
1520
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT –40°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT +25°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT +85°C
1515
4
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
LO AMPLITUDE (dBm)
3
2
0
–2
–4
–6
1510
1505
1500
1495
1490
–8
1350
1850
2350
1485
2850
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1480
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT
185
175
165
155
135
125
350
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 1 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT
LO_DRV_LVL = 0 AT
850
50
60
70
80
90
100
1510
1505
1500
1495
1490
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
1350
40
1515
195
145
30
1520
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
–40°C
+25°C
+85°C
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
205
20
Figure 100. LO Frequency Settling Time, Integer Mode Loop Filter,
Integer Mode
1485
1850
2350
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 98. Supply Current for VCC7 vs. LO Frequency,
LO_DRV_LVL = 0, 1, 2, and 3
2850
1480
14115-386
VCC7 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
215
10
LOCK TIME (ms)
Figure 97. LO Amplitude vs. LO Frequency, LO_DRV_LVL = 0, 1, 2, and 3
225
0
14115-388
850
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT –40°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT +25°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 3 AT +85°C
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
LOCK TIME (ms)
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
14115-389
–12
350
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT –40°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT +25°C
LO_DRV_LVL = 2 AT +85°C
14115-500
–10
Figure 101. LO Frequency Settling Time, Fractional Loop Filter, Fractional
Mode
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2.5
Data Sheet
–60
+85°C
–40°C
–70
3.18GHz
3.81GHz
4.45GHz
5.08GHz
2.0
PFD SPURS (dBc)
VTUNE (V)
–80
1.5
1.0
–90
–100
–110
–120
0.5
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
–140
–100
14115-187
0
1430
–60
–40
–20
0
20
40
60
80
100
OFFSET FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 102. VCO Tuning Voltage (VTUNE) vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Cold
Drift to Hot
2.5
–80
14115-189
–130
Figure 104. PFD Spurs vs. Offset Frequency for Four VCOs, Integer Mode
3.5
+85°C
–40°C
+85°C
–40°C
3.0
2.0
VTUNE (V)
1.5
1.0
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
1430
1630
1830
2030
2230
2430
2630
2830
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 103. VTUNE vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Hot Drift to Cold
0
1525
1530
1535
1540
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1545
14115-617
0.5
14115-188
VTUNE (V)
2.5
Figure 105. VCO_4 VTUNE vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Hot Drift to Cold
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Data Sheet
ADRF6614
3.5
3.5
+85°C
–40°C
3.0
2.5
2.5
2.0
1.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
1.0
0.5
0.5
0
1668
1673
1678
1683
1688
1693
1698
1703
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1708
0
1668
Figure 106. VCO_5 VTUNE vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Hot Drift to Cold
+85°C
–40°C
VTUNE (V)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
1535
1540
1545
14115-619
0.5
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
1683
1688
1693
1698
1703
1708
Figure 108. VCO_5 VTUNE vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Cold Drift to Hot
3.0
1530
1678
LO FREQUENCY (MHz)
3.5
0
1525
1673
14115-620
VTUNE (V)
3.0
14115-618
VTUNE (V)
+85°C
–40°C
Figure 107. VCO_4 VTUNE vs. LO Frequency for Lock at Cold Drift to Hot
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Data Sheet
SPURIOUS PERFORMANCE
(N × fRF) − (M × fLO) spur measurements were made 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; blank cells indicate frequencies that were not measured. Typical
noise floor of the measurement system = −100 dBm.
High Performance Mode
VS = high performance mode, TA = 25°C, ZO = 50 Ω, fREF = 122.88 MHz, fREF power = 4 dBm, fPFD = 1.536 MHz, low-side LO injection,
optimum RFB and LPF settings, unless otherwise noted.
Table 11. RF = 900 MHz, LO = 697 MHz
M
0
N
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
−35.5
−55.3
−88.2