AFE7906
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AFE7906 6-Channel, 5-MHz to 12-GHz RF Sampling Receiver with 3-GSPS ADCs
1 Features
3 Description
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The AFE7906 is a high performance, wide bandwidth
multi-channel receiver, integrating six RF Sampling
ADCs. With operation up to 12 GHz, this device
enables direct RF sampling in the L, S, C and Xband frequency ranges without the need for additional
frequency conversions stages. This improvement in
density and flexibility enables high-channel-count,
multi-mission systems.
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Six RF sampling 14 bit, 3 GSPS ADCs
Maximum RF signal bandwidth:
– 4 ADCs: 1200 MHz per ADC
– 6 ADCs: 600 MHz per ADC
RF frequency range: 5 MHz - 12 GHz
Digital step attenuators (DSA): 25 dB range, 0.5dB steps
Single DDC (on 6 channels) or dual-band DDCs
(on 4 channels)
16x NCOs per DDC channel
Optional Internal PLL/VCO for ADC clocks or
external clock at ADC sample rate
Sysref alignment detector
SerDes data interface:
– JESD204B and JESD204C compatible
– 8 SerDes transmitters up to 29.5 Gbps
– Subclass 1 multi-device synchronization
Package: 17-mm × 17-mm FCBGA, 0.8-mm pitch
2 Applications
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Radar
Seeker front end
Defense radio
Wireless communications test
Each receiver chain includes a 25-dB range DSA
(Digital Step Attenuator), followed by a 3-GSPS ADC
(analog-to-digital converter). Four receiver channels
have an analog peak power detector and various
digital power detectors to assist an external or
internal autonomous automatic gain controller, and
RF overload detectors for device reliability protection.
Flexible decimation options provide optimization of
data bandwidth up to 1200 MHz for four RX or 600
MHz.
The device contains a SYSREF timing detector to
allow optimization of the SYSREF input timing relative
to the device clock.
Package Information
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE(1)
PACKAGE SIZE(2)
FC-BGA
17.00 mm × 17.00 mm
AFE7906
(1)
(2)
For all available packages, see the orderable addendum at
the end of the data sheet.
The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and
includes pins, where applicable.
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DSA
1FB+/-
DSA
1RX+/-
DSA
2RX+/-
Buffer
SHA
ADC
FB
DDC
Buffer
SHA
ADC
RX
DDC
Buffer
SHA
ADC
RX
DDC
1STX+/-
JESD204B/C
2STX+/-
PLL
/2,3,4,6
CLKIN+/-
SYSREF+/-
3STX+/4STX+/5STX+/6STX+/-
DSA
4RX+/-
DSA
3RX+/-
DSA
2FB+/-
7STX+/RX
DDC
Buffer
SHA
ADC
Buffer
SHA
ADC
RX
DDC
ADC
FB
DDC
Buffer
SHA
8STX+/-
Functional Block Diagram
An IMPORTANT NOTICE at the end of this data sheet addresses availability, warranty, changes, use in safety-critical applications,
intellectual property matters and other important disclaimers. PRODUCTION DATA.
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Table of Contents
1 Features............................................................................1
2 Applications..................................................................... 1
3 Description.......................................................................1
4 Description (continued).................................................. 3
5 Revision History.............................................................. 3
6 Specifications.................................................................. 4
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings........................................ 4
6.2 ESD Ratings............................................................... 4
6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions.........................5
6.4 Thermal Information....................................................5
6.5 RF ADC Electrical Characteristics.............................. 6
6.6 PLL/VCO/Clock Electrical Characteristics................ 12
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6.7 Digital Electrical Characteristics................................14
6.8 Power Supply Electrical Characteristics................... 15
6.9 Timing Requirements................................................ 17
6.10 Switching Characteristics........................................18
6.11 Typical Characteristics............................................ 19
7 Device and Documentation Support............................68
7.1 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates....68
7.2 Support Resources................................................... 68
7.3 Trademarks............................................................... 68
7.4 Electrostatic Discharge Caution................................68
7.5 Glossary....................................................................68
8 Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information.. 68
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4 Description (continued)
Each receiver chain includes a 25-dB range DSA (Digital Step Attenuator), followed by a 3-GSPS ADC (analogto-digital converter). Each receiver channel has an analog peak power detector and various digital power
detectors to assist an external or internal autonomous automatic gain controller, and RF overload detectors for
device reliability protection. Flexible decimation options provide optimization of data bandwidth up to 1200 MHz
for four RX without FB paths or 600 MHz with two FB paths (1200 MHz BW each).
The device contains a SYSREF timing detector to allow optimization of the SYSREF input timing relative to the
device clock.
5 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from July 9, 2022 to May 30, 2023 (from Revision B (July 2022) to Revision C (May
2023))
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• Changed the Device Information to Package Information table......................................................................... 1
• Changed IIH and IIL units to µA......................................................................................................................... 14
Changes from March 11, 2022 to July 8, 2022 (from Revision A (March 2022) to Revision B
(July 2022))
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• Deleted ABJ from the Thermal Information table. The table applies to both ABJ and the ALK packages......... 4
• Changed 0RX - 3RX to 1RX - 4RX in several plots..........................................................................................40
• Changed 0RX - 3RX to 1RX - 4RX in several plots..........................................................................................45
Changes from Revision * (January 2022) to Revision A (March 2022)
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• Added Feature to Request the full data sheet....................................................................................................1
• Added the Specification tables to the data sheet................................................................................................4
• Changed Power Mode 4 to fRX = 2.25 GHz..................................................................................................... 15
• Added the Typical Characteristics section to the data sheet............................................................................ 19
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6 Specifications
6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)(1)
Supply Voltage
Range
Pin Volatge
Range
MIN
MAX
DVDD0P9, VDDT0P9
–0.3
1.2
V
VDD1P2RX, VDD1P2TXCLK, VDD1P2TXENC, VDD1P2PLL,
VDD1P2PLLCLKREF, VDD1P2FB, VDD1P2FBCML,
VDD1P2RXCML
–0.3
1.4
V
VDD1P8RX, VDD1P8RXCLK, VDD1P8TX, VDD1P8TXDAC,
VDD1P8TXENC, VDD1P8PLL, VDD1P8PLLVCO, VDD1P8FB,
VDD1P8FBCLK, VDD1P8GPIO, VDDA1P8
–0.5
2.1
V
{1/2/3/4}RXIN+/-
–0.5 VDDRX1P8+0.3
V
1FBIN+/-, 2FB+/-
–0.5 VDDFB1P8+0.3
V
REFCLK+/-, SYSREF+/-
–0.3
1.4
V
{1:8}STX+/-
–0.3
1.4
V
GPIO{B/C/D/E}x, SPICLK, SPISDIO, SPISDO, SPISEN, RESETZ,
BISTB0, BISTB1
–0.5
VDD1P8GPIO +
0.3
V
IFORCE, VSENSE
–0.3
VDDCLK1P8 +
0.3
V
SRDAMUX1, SRDAMUX2
–0.3
VDDA1P8+0.3
V
Peak Input
Current
any input
TJ
Junction temperature
Tstg
Storage temperature
(1)
–65
UNIT
20
mA
150
°C
150
°C
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress
ratings only, which do not imply functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated under
Recommended Operating Conditions. Exposure to absolute-maximum-rated conditions for extended periods may affect device
reliability.
6.2 ESD Ratings
VALUE
V(ESD)
(1)
(2)
4
Electrostatic discharge
Human body model (HBM), per ANSI/ESDA/
JEDEC JS-001, all pins(1)
1000
Charged device model (CDM), per ANSI/ESDA/
JEDEC JS-002, all pins(2)
150
UNIT
V
JEDEC document JEP155 states that 500-V HBM allows safe manufacturing with a standard ESD control process.
JEDEC document JEP157 states that 250-V CDM allows safe manufacturing with a standard
ESD control process. Manufacturing with less than 250-V CDM is possible if necessary precautions are taken.
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6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
over operating free-air temperature range (unless otherwise noted)
MIN
NOM
MAX
UNIT
DVDD0P9, VDDT0P9
Supply voltage 0.9V
0.9
0.925
0.95
V
VDD1P2{RX/TXCLK/TXENC/FB/PLL/
PLLCLKREF/FBCML/RXCML}
Supply voltage 1.2V
1.15
1.2
1.25
V
VDD1P8{RX/RXCLK/TX/TXDAC/
TXENC/PLL/PLLVCO/FB/FBCLK/
GPIO}, VDDA1P8
Supply voltage 1.8V
1.75
1.8
1.85
V
TA
Ambient temperature
–40
85
°C
110(1)
°C
Operating Junction Temperature
TJ
(1)
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature
125
°C
Prolonged use at or above this junction temperature can increase the device failure-in-time (FIT) rate. Refer to SBAA403 application
note for additional details
6.4 Thermal Information
AFE7906
THERMAL METRIC(1)
FC-BGA
UNIT
400 PINS
RθJA
Junction-to-ambient thermal resistance
16.2
°C/W
RθJC(top)
Junction-to-case (top) thermal resistance
0.42
°C/W
RθJB
Junction-to-board thermal resistance
4.85
°C/W
ΨJT
Junction-to-top characterization parameter
0.12
°C/W
ΨJB
Junction-to-board characterization parameter
4.6
°C/W
(1)
For more information about traditional and new thermal metrics, see the Semiconductor and IC Package Thermal Metrics application
report.
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6.5 RF ADC Electrical Characteristics
Typical values at TA = +25°C, full temperature range is TA,MIN = -40°C to TJ,MAX = +110°C; RX Output Rate = 491.52MSPS
below 6GHz input frequency and 1500MSPS above 6GHz input frequency, fADC = 2949.12MSPS; PLL clock mode with fREF
= 491.52MHz below 6GHz input frequency and External clock mode with fCLK = 2949.12MHz above 6GHz input frequency;
nominal power supplies; DSA Setting =3dB; SerDes rate =24.33Gbps; unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
ADCRES
ADC resolution
FRFin
RF input frequency range
PFS_CW,min
PFS_CW,MAX
TEST CONDITIONS
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-0.4
fIN = 30 MHz, DSA=0dB, fADC =
1500MSPS, fNCO = 30MHz, Decimate
by 24
-2.2
fIN = 410 MHz, DSA=0dB, fADC
= 3000MSPS, fNCO = 400MHz,
Decimate by 12
-2.5
fIN = 830 MHz, DSA=0dB
-2.9
fIN = 1760 MHz, DSA=0dB
-2.8
fIN = 2610 MHz, DSA=0dB
-1.8
fIN = 3610 MHz, DSA=0dB
-0.4
fIN = 4910 MHz, DSA=0dB
0.1
fIN = 8150 MHz, DSA=0dB
2.1
fIN = 9610 MHz, DSA=0dB
4.3
fIN = 5 MHz, fADC = 1500MSPS, fNCO
= 17MHz, Decimate by 48
19.7
fIN = 30 MHz, fADC = 1500MSPS, fNCO
= 30MHz, Decimate by 24
17.8
fIN = 410 MHz, fADC =
3000MSPS, fNCO = 400MHz,
Decimate by 24
17.6
DSA Attenuation range
Gflat
18
18.5
fIN = 4910 MHz
19.3
fIN = 8150 MHz
21.3
6
bits
MHz
dBm
dBm
23.5
100.0
Ω
25.0
dB
0.5
DSA Attenuation step accuracy
Delta=Gatt(X)-Gatt(X-1),
Fin=3610MHz, after calibration
0.1
DSA Gain Steps Phase accuracy
any 8dB range
Fin=3610MHz, after calibration
0.9
DSA Gain Steps Phase accuracy
any 8dB range
Fin=4910MHz, after calibration
1.8
Measured Over 80MHz BW
0.2
Measured Over 200MHz BW
0.5
Measured Over 400MHz BW
1.1
Gain flatness
UNIT
17.0
fIN = 3610 MHz
DSA Attenuation step
ATTstep
16.7
fIN = 2610 MHz
fIN = 9610 MHz
ATTrange
MAX
12000
fIN = 5 MHz, DSA=0dB, fADC =
1500MSPS, fNCO = 17MHz, Decimate
by 48
MAX Full scale input power - reliability f = 830 MHz
IN
limited, at device pins
fIN = 1760 MHz
Input reference impedance
TYP
14
Min Full scale input power, at device
pins (1)
RTERM
MIN
dB
deg
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6.5 RF ADC Electrical Characteristics (continued)
Typical values at TA = +25°C, full temperature range is TA,MIN = -40°C to TJ,MAX = +110°C; RX Output Rate = 491.52MSPS
below 6GHz input frequency and 1500MSPS above 6GHz input frequency, fADC = 2949.12MSPS; PLL clock mode with fREF
= 491.52MHz below 6GHz input frequency and External clock mode with fCLK = 2949.12MHz above 6GHz input frequency;
nominal power supplies; DSA Setting =3dB; SerDes rate =24.33Gbps; unless otherwise noted.
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
fIN = 30 MHz, DSA = 3dB, fADC =
1500MSPS, fNCO = 30MHz, Decimate
by 24
-150.7
fIN = 410 MHz, DSA = 3dB, fADC
= 3000MSPS, fNCO = 400MHz,
Decimate by 24
-155.4
fIN = 830 MHz, DSA = 3dB(3)
-156.2
3dB(3)
-156.0
fIN = 2610 MHz, DSA = 3dB(3)
-155.4
3dB(3)
-155.1
fIN = 4910 MHz, DSA = 3dB(3)
-155.1
3dB(3)
-152
fIN = 9610 MHz, DSA = 3dB(3)
-151
fIN = 3610 MHz, DSA =
fIN = 8110 MHz, DSA =
NFmin
Noise Density
(small signal = -30dBFS)
Noise Figure min
DSA Atten=0 - 3dB
TYP
-147.1
fIN = 1760 MHz, DSA =
NSD
MIN
fIN = 5 MHz, DSA = 3dB, fADC =
1500MSPS, fNCO = 17MHz, Decimate
by 48
fIN = 5 MHz, fADC = 1500MSPS, fNCO
= 17MHz, Decimate by 48,
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