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AD9364 RF Agile Transceiver

AD9364 RF Agile Transceiver
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AD9364 RF Agile Transceiver

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Overview: The AD9364 is a versatile RF Agile Transceiver designed for 3G and 4G base station applications, operating within a frequency range of 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz and supporting channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz. It is suitable for various transceiver applications, including point-to-point communication systems and base stations.
Key Features: The device integrates 12-bit DACs and ADCs, supports both TDD and FDD operations, and offers superior receiver sensitivity with a noise figure of less than 2.5 dB. It features a highly linear broadband transmitter with a Tx EVM of ≤−40 dB and integrated fractional-N synthesizers with a 2.4 Hz maximum LO step size. The digital interface supports CMOS/LVDS formats.
Specifications: The receiver and transmitter operate within a center frequency range of 70 MHz to 6000 MHz. The receiver gain can reach a maximum of 74.5 dB at 800 MHz, and the transmitter power control range is 90 dB. The LO frequency step is 2.4 Hz.
Performance Characteristics: At 800 MHz, the noise figure is 2 dB with an IIP3 of −18 dBm. At 2.4 GHz, the noise figure is 3 dB with an IIP3 of −14 dBm, and at 5.5 GHz, the noise figure is 3.8 dB with an IIP3 of −17 dBm.
Functional Description: The AD9364 combines an RF front end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers. It includes features like independent AGC, DC offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering. The transmitter uses a direct conversion architecture for high modulation accuracy and ultralow noise.
Power and Interface: The core is powered from a 1.3 V regulator and controlled via a 4-wire serial port. It includes power-down modes to minimize power consumption.
Packaging: The device is packaged in a 10 mm × 10 mm, 144-ball chip scale package ball grid array (CSP_BGA).
Current Consumption: Detailed tables provide current consumption data for different VDD_INTERFACE voltages in various modes. For example, at 1.2V, sleep mode current is 45 μA, while RX and TX at LTE 10 MHz single port consume 2.9 mA.
Absolute Maximum Ratings: The document specifies voltage limits, maximum junction temperature (110°C), and operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Thermal Resistance: Thermal resistance values are provided for different airflow velocities, with θJA ranging from 32.3°C/W at 0 m/sec to 27.8°C/W at 2.5 m/sec.
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions: Detailed pin configuration and function descriptions are provided, specifying the type, mnemonic, and description for each pin.
Reflow Profile: The reflow profile follows JEDEC JESD20 criteria for Pb-free devices, with a maximum reflow temperature of 260°C.
ESD Caution: A caution regarding electrostatic discharge (ESD) is included to prevent device damage.
Receiver Section: The receiver is a direct conversion system with three multiplexed inputs, suitable for multiband systems. It includes a low noise amplifier, matched I/Q amplifiers, mixers, and filters for downconversion to baseband. Gain control is managed through a preprogrammed gain index map, with options for AGC or manual control.
Transmitter Section: The transmitter includes two differential output stages and provides digital processing, mixed signal, and RF blocks for direct conversion. It features a 128-tap FIR filter with interpolation options and adjustable DAC sampling rates.
Clock Input Options: The AD9364 can operate with a reference clock from a dedicated crystal or an external oscillator, with frequency ranges specified for each.
Synthesizers: The device contains RF PLLs for generating LO signals and a baseband PLL for generating baseband clock signals, with fractional-N designs and integrated VCOs and loop filters.
Digital Data Interface: The AD9364 uses parallel data ports configurable in CMOS or LVDS formats, supporting various data arrangements and transfer modes.
Signal Timing: The device supports both SDR and DDR modes, capturing data on rising and falling edges, with the FB_CLK signal ensuring synchronous data transmission.
Control Signals: RX_FRAME and TX_FRAME signals indicate valid data transmission and reception, operating in level or pulse mode.
Enable State Machine (ENSM): The ENSM manages operational states, including Wait, Sleep, Tx, Rx, FDD, and Alert, controllable via SPI or pin control.
SPI Interface: The SPI interface supports 3-wire or 4-wire setups, with MSB-first and LSB-first data formats for register access.
Control Pins: Control outputs and inputs are available for monitoring internal states and real-time gain adjustments, with GPO pins for peripheral control.
Auxiliary Converters: The device features an auxiliary ADC for monitoring system parameters and two auxiliary DACs for additional functionalities.
Packaging and Ordering: The transceiver is available in a 144-Ball CSP_BGA, compliant with JEDEC standards, suitable for a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
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AD9364 RF Agile Transceiver-1

Data Sheet FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM AD9364 RXB_P, RXB_N RXA_P, RXA_N RXC_P, RXC_N TXA_P, TXA_N TXB_P, TXB_N AUXADC AUXDACx RADIO SWITCHING NOTES 1. SPI, CTRL, P0_[D11:D0]/TX_[D5:D0], P1_[D11:D0]/RX_[D5:D0], AND RADIO SWITCHING CONTAIN MULTIPLE PINS. RF 1 × 1 transceiver with integrated 12-bit DACs and ADCs Band: 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz Supports time division duplex (TDD) and frequency division duplex (FDD) operation Tunable channel bandwidth (BW): <200 kHz to 56 MHz 3-band receiver: 3 differential or 6 single-ended inputs Superior receiver sensitivity with a noise figure of <2.5 dB Rx gain control Real-time monitor and control signals for manual gain Independent automatic gain control 2-band differential output transmitter Highly linear broadband transmitter Tx EVM: ≤−40 dB Tx noise: ≤−157 dBm/Hz noise floor Tx monitor: ≥66 dB dynamic range with 1 dB accuracy Integrated fractional-N synthesizers 2.4 Hz maximum local oscillator (LO) step size Multichip synchronization CMOS/LVDS digital interface DATA INTERFACE APPLICATIONS Point to point communication systems Femtocell/picocell/microcell base stations General-purpose radio systems GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD9364 is a high performance, highly integrated radio frequency (RF) Agile Transceiver™ designed for use in 3G and 4G base station applications. Its programmability and wideband capability make it ideal for a broad range of transceiver applications. The device combines an RF front end with a flexible mixed-signal baseband section and integrated frequency synthesizers, simplifying design-in by providing a configurable digital interface to a processor. The AD9364 operates in the 70 MHz to 6.0 GHz range, covering most licensed and unlicensed bands. Channel bandwidths from less than 200 kHz to 56 MHz are supported. The direct conversion receiver has state-of-the-art noise figure and linearity. The receive (Rx) subsystem includes independent automatic gain control (AGC), dc offset correction, quadrature correction, and digital filtering, thereby eliminating the need for these functions in the digital baseband. The AD9364 also has flexible manual gain modes that can be externally controlled. Two high dynamic range ADCs digitize the received I and Q signals and pass them through configurable decimation filters and 128-tap FIR filters to produce a 12-bit output signal at the appropriate sample rate. The transmitter uses a direct conversion architecture that achieves high modulation accuracy with ultralow noise. This transmitter design produces a Tx EVM of ≤−40 dB, allowing significant system margin for the external power amplifier (PA) selection. The onboard transmit (Tx) power monitor can be used as a power detector, enabling highly accurate Tx power measurements. The fully integrated phase-locked loops (PLLs) provide low power fractional-N frequency synthesis for all Rx and Tx channels. All VCO and loop filter components are integrated. The core of the AD9364 can be powered directly from a 1.3 V regulator. The IC is controlled via a standard 4-wire serial port and four real-time input control pins. Comprehensive power-down modes are included to minimize power consumption during normal use. The AD9364 is packaged in a 10 mm × 10 mm, 144-ball chip scale package ball grid array (CSP_BGA). Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. Tel: 781.329.4700 ©2013–2014 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support www.analog.com

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Data Sheet REVISION HISTORY 2/14—Revision B: Initial Version

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AD9364 RF Agile Transceiver-3

Data Sheet SPECIFICATIONS Electrical characteristics at VDD_GPO = 3.3 V, VDD_INTERFACE = 1.8 V, and all other VDDx pins = 1.3 V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter 1 RECEIVER, GENERAL Center Frequency Gain Minimum Maximum Gain Step Received Signal Strength Indicator Range Accuracy RECEIVER, 800 MHz Noise Figure Third-Order Input Intermodulation Intercept Point Second-Order Input Intermodulation Intercept Point Local Oscillator (LO) Leakage Quadrature Gain Error Phase Error Modulation Accuracy (EVM) Input S11 RECEIVER, 2.4 GHz Noise Figure Third-Order Input Intermodulation Intercept...

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AD9364 Parameter 1 TRANSMITTER, 800 MHz Output S22 Maximum Output Power Modulation Accuracy (EVM) Third-Order Output Intermodulation Intercept Point Carrier Leakage Data Sheet Unit Test Conditions/Comments 1 MHz tone into 50 Ω load 19.2 MHz reference clock 0 dB attenuation 40 dB attenuation 90 MHz offset 1 MHz tone into 50 Ω load 40 MHz reference clock 0 dB attenuation 40 dB attenuation 90 MHz offset 100 Hz to 100 MHz, 30.72 MHz reference clock (doubled internally for RF synthesizer) 100 Hz to 100 MHz, 40 MHz reference clock 100 Hz to 100 MHz, 40 MHz reference clock (doubled internally for RF...

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Data Sheet Parameter 1 Output Voltage Minimum Maximum Output Current DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS (CMOS) Logic Inputs Input Voltage High Low Input Current High Low Logic Outputs Output Voltage High Low DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS (LVDS) Logic Inputs Input Voltage Range Bus Turnaround Time, Read Test Conditions/Comments Input Differential Voltage Threshold Receiver Differential Input Impedance Logic Outputs Output Voltage High Low Output Differential Voltage Output Offset Voltage GENERAL-PURPOSE OUTPUTS Output Voltage High Low Output Current SPI TIMING SPI_CLK Period Pulse Width SPI_ENB Setup to First SPI_CLK...

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AD9364 Parameter 1 DIGITAL DATA TIMING (CMOS), VDD_INTERFACE = 1.8 V DATA_CLK Clock Period DATA_CLK and FB_CLK Pulse Width Tx Data Setup to FB_CLK Hold to FB_CLK DATA_CLK to Data Bus Output Delay DATA_CLK to RX_FRAME Delay Pulse Width ENABLE TXNRX TXNRX Setup to ENABLE Bus Turnaround Time Before Rx After Rx Capacitive Load Capacitive Input DIGITAL DATA TIMING (CMOS), VDD_INTERFACE = 2.5 V DATA_CLK Clock Period DATA_CLK and FB_CLK Pulse Width Tx Data Setup to FB_CLK Hold to FB_CLK DATA_CLK to Data Bus Output Delay DATA_CLK to RX_FRAME Delay Pulse Width ENABLE TXNRX TXNRX Setup to ENABLE Bus Turnaround...

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