Si 4 8 2 5 - A10
B R O A D C A S T M E C H A N I C A L TU N I N G A M / F M / S W R A D I O R EC EIVER
Features
Worldwide FM band support
(64–109 MHz)
Worldwide AM band support
(504–1750 kHz)
SW band support
(2.3–28.5 MHz)
No manual alignment necessary
Mono audio output
Selectable support AM/FM/SW
regional bands
Enhanced FM/SW band coverage
Automatic frequency control (AFC)
Integrated LDO regulator
2.0 to 3.6 V supply voltage
Wide range of ferrite loop sticks and
air loop antennas supported
16-pin SOIC
RoHS-compliant
Direct volume control
Not EN55020 compliant*
*Note: For consumer applications that
require EN 55020 compliance,
use Si483x.
Ordering Information:
See page 14.
Applications
Pin Assignments
Table and portable radios
Mini/micro systems
CD/DVD players
Boom boxes
Modules
Clock radios
Mini HiFi
Entertainment systems
Si4825-A10 (SOIC)
16
AOUT
2
15
GND
3
14
VDD
4
13
XTALI
NC
5
12
XTALO
FMI
6
11
VOL-
RFGND
7
10
VOL+
8
9
RST
TUNE1
The Si4825 is the entry level mechanical-tuned digital CMOS AM/FM/SW radio
receiver IC that integrates the complete receiver function from antenna input to
audio output. The Si4825 extends Silicon Laboratories multi-band tuner family,
and further increases the ease and attractiveness of design radio reception to
audio devices through small size and board area, minimum component count, and
superior, proven performance. The Si4825 requires a simple application circuit
and removes any requirements for manually tuning components during the
manufacturing process. The receiver has very low power consumption, runs off
two AAA batteries, and delivers the performance benefits of digital tuning to the
analog radio market.
Functional Block Diagram
Si4825
Si4830/34
ADC
AMI
AM
ANT
1
LNA_EN
Description
RFGND
LNA
DSP
DAC
AOUT
TUNE2
BAND
AMI
This product, its features, and/or its
architecture is covered by one or more of
the following patents, as well as other
patents, pending and issued, both
foreign and domestic: 7,127,217;
7,272,373;
7,272,375;
7,321,324;
7,355,476;
7,426,376;
7,471,940;
7,339,503; 7,339,504.
ADC
FM
ANT
FMI
AGC
0/90
TUNE1/2
ADC
CONTROL INTERFACE
BAND
VDD
XTAL
OSC
LNA_EN
REG
Rev. 1.0 5/13
RST
2.0~3.6V
AFC
VOL+/-
XTALI
Copyright © 2013 by Silicon Laboratories
Si4825
This information applies to a product under development. Its characteristics and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Si4825-A10
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TABLE O F C ONTENTS
Section
Page
1. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2. Typical Application Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3. Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2. FM Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3. AM Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.4. SW Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5. Frequency Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.6. Band Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.7. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.8. Reset, Powerup, and Powerdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5. Pin Descriptions: Si4825-A10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. Ordering Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7. Package Outline: Si4825-A10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8. PCB Land Pattern: Si4825-A10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
9. Top Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
9.1. Si4825-A10 Top Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
9.2. Top Marking Explanation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
10. Additional Reference Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Document Change List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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1. Electrical Specifications
Table 1. Recommended Operating Conditions1,2
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
VDD
2
—
3.6
V
VDDRISE
10
—
—
µs
TA
0
25
70
°C
Supply Voltage3
Power Supply Powerup Rise Time
Ambient Temperature Range
Test Condition
Note:
1. Typical values in the data sheet apply at VDD = 3.3 V and 25 °C unless otherwise stated.
2. All minimum and maximum specifications in the data sheet apply across the recommended operating conditions for
minimum VDD = 2.7 V.
3. Operation at minimum VDD is guaranteed by characterization when VDD voltage is ramped down to 2.0 V. Part
initialization may become unresponsive below 2.3 V.
Table 2. DC Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = 0 to 70 °C)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
IFM
—
20.0
—
mA
IAM
—
19.0
—
mA
IDDPD
—
10
—
µA
FM Mode
Supply Current*
AM/SW Mode
Supply Current*
Supplies and Interface
VDD Powerdown Current
*Note: Specifications are guaranteed by characterization.
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Table 3. Reset Timing Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = 0 to 70 °C)
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
RSTB Pulse Width
tPRST
100
—
—
µs
VDD valid time before RSTB rises
tSRST
100
—
—
µs
RSTB low time before VDD becomes invalid
tRRST
0
—
—
µs
Notes:
1. RSTB must be held low for at least 100 µs after the voltage supply has been ramped up.
2. RSTB needs to be asserted (pulled low) prior to the supply voltage being ramped down.
tSRST
tPRST
tRRST
VDD
RSTB
Figure 1. Reset Timing
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Table 4. FM Receiver Characteristics1,2
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = 0 to 70 °C)
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
64
—
109
MHz
—
4.0
—
µV EMF
LNA Input Resistance4,5
—
4
—
k
LNA Input Capacitance4,5
—
5
—
pF
—
50
—
dB
—
105
—
dBµV EMF
Input Frequency
Symbol
fRF
Sensitivity with Headphone
Network
Test Condition
(S+N)/N = 26 dB
3
m = 0.3
AM Suppression4,5,6,7
Input IP34,8
Adjacent Channel Selectivity4
±200 kHz
—
45
—
dB
Alternate Channel Selectivity4
±400 kHz
—
60
—
dB
Audio Output Voltage5,6,7
—
72
—
mVRMS
Audio Mono S/N5,6,7,9,10
—
45
—
dB
Audio Frequency Response Low4
–3 dB
—
—
30
Hz
Audio Frequency Response High4
–3 dB
15
—
—
kHz
—
0.1
0.5
%
Audio THD6,5,11
Audio Output Load Resistance4,10
RL
Single-ended
10
—
—
k
Audio Output Load Capacitance4,10
CL
Single-ended
—
—
50
pF
Notes:
1. Additional testing information is available in “AN569: Si4831/35/36/20/24/25-DEMO Board Test Procedure.”
Volume = maximum for all tests. Tested at RF = 98.1 MHz.
2. To ensure proper operation and receiver performance, follow the guidelines in “AN738: Si4825/36-A Antenna,
Schematic, Layout, and Design Guidelines.” Silicon Laboratories will evaluate schematics and layouts for qualified
customers.
3. Frequency is 64~109 MHz.
4. Guaranteed by characterization.
5. VEMF = 1 mV.
6. FMOD = 1 kHz, MONO, and L = R unless noted otherwise.
7. f = 22.5 kHz.
8. |f2 – f1| > 2 MHz, f0 = 2 x f1 – f2.
9. BAF = 300 Hz to 15 kHz, A-weighted.
10. At AOUT pin.
11. f = 75 kHz.
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Table 5. AM/SW Receiver Characteristics1, 2
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = 0 to 70 °C)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
fRF
Medium Wave (AM)
504
—
1750
kHz
Short Wave (SW)
2.3
—
28.5
MHz
(S+N)/N = 26 dB
—
30
—
µV EMF
Large Signal Voltage Handling5
THD < 8%
—
300
—
mVRMS
Power Supply Rejection Ratio5
∆VDD = 100 mVRMS, 100 Hz
—
40
—
dB
Audio Output Voltage3,6
—
54
—
mVRMS
Audio S/N3,4,6
—
45
—
dB
Audio THD3,6
—
0.1
—
%
180
—
450
µH
Input Frequency
Sensitivity3,4,5
Antenna Inductance5,7
Notes:
1. Additional testing information is available in “AN569: Si4831/35/36/20/24/25-DEMO Board Test Procedure.”
Volume = maximum for all tests. Tested at RF = 6 MHz.
2. To ensure proper operation and receiver performance, follow the guidelines in “AN738: Si4825/36-A Antenna,
Schematic, Layout, and Design Guidelines.” Silicon Laboratories will evaluate schematics and layouts for qualified
customers.
3. FMOD = 1 kHz, 30% modulation, 2 kHz channel filter.
4. BAF = 300 Hz to 15 kHz, A-weighted.
5. Guaranteed by characterization.
6. VIN = 5 mVrms.
7. Stray capacitance on antenna and board must be < 10 pF to achieve full tuning range at higher inductance levels.
Table 6. Reference Clock and Crystal Characteristics
(VDD = 2.7 to 3.6 V, TA = 0 to 70 °C)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
—
32.768
—
kHz
–100
—
100
ppm
Crystal Oscillator Frequency
—
32.768
—
kHz
Crystal Frequency Tolerance
–100
—
100
ppm
—
—
3.5
pF
Reference Clock
XTALI Supported Reference Clock
Frequencies
Reference Clock Frequency
Tolerance for XTALI
Crystal Oscillator
Board Capacitance
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Table 7. Thermal Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Thermal Resistance*
JA
—
80
—
°C/W
Ambient Temperature
TA
0
25
70
°C
Junction Temperature
TJ
—
—
77
°C
*Note: Thermal resistance assumes a multi-layer PCB with the exposed pad soldered to a topside PCB pad.
Table 8. Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Supply Voltage
VDD
–0.5 to 5.8
V
Input Current3
IIN
10
mA
Operating Temperature
TOP
–40 to 95
C
Storage Temperature
TSTG
–55 to 150
C
0.4
VPK
RF Input Level
4
Notes:
1. Permanent device damage may occur if the above Absolute Maximum Ratings are exceeded. Functional operation
should be restricted to the conditions as specified in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure beyond
recommended operating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. The Si4825 devices are high-performance RF integrated circuits with certain pins having an ESD rating of < 2 kV HBM.
Handling and assembly of these devices should only be done at ESD-protected workstations.
3. For input pins RST, VOL+, VOL–, XTALO, XTALI, BAND, TUNE2, TUNE1, LNA_EN.
4. At RF input pins, FMI and AMI.
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