Data Sheet
ADF4355
The bottom of the chip-scale package has a central exposed
POWER SUPPLIES
thermal pad. The thermal pad on the PCB must be at least as
large as the exposed pad. On the PCB, there must be a minimum
clearance of 0.25 mm between the thermal pad and the inner
edges of the pad pattern. This clearance ensures the avoidance
of shorting.
The ADF4355-2 contains four multiband VCOs that cover an
octave range of frequencies. To ensure best performance, it is vital
to connect a low noise regulator, such as the ADM7170, to the
VVCO pin. Connect the same regulator to package pins VVCO
,
VREGVCO, and VP.
To improve the thermal performance of the package, use thermal
vias on the PCB thermal pad. If vias are used, incorporate them
into the thermal pad at the 1.2 mm pitch grid. The via diameter
must be between 0.3 mm and 0.33 mm and the via barrel must
be plated with 1 oz. of copper to plug the via.
For the 3.3 V supply pins, use two ADM7170 regulators, one for
the DVDD and AVDD supplies and one for VRF. Figure 45 shows
the recommended connections.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR A CHIP-SCALE PACKAGE
For a microwave PLL and VCO synthesizer, such as the ADF4355,
take care with the board stack-up and layout. Do not consider
using FR4 material because it is too lossy above 3 GHz. Instead,
Rogers 4350, Rogers 4003, or Rogers 3003 dielectric material is
suitable.
The lands on the 32-lead lead frame chip-scale package are
rectangular. The PCB pad for these lands must be 0.1 mm
longer than the package land length and 0.05 mm wider than
the package land width. Center each land on the pad to
maximize the solder joint size.
Take care with the RF output traces to minimize discontinuities
and ensure the best signal integrity. Via placement and grounding
are critical.
V
= 3.3V
OUT
V
= 6.0V
IN
VIN
EN
VOUT
VOUT
C
10µF
IN
C
10µF
OUT
ON
SENSE
OFF
ADM7170
SS
C
SS
1nF
LOCK
GND
DETECT
100nF
100nF
1
17
V
25
26
C
CE PDB V
RF RF
10
6
27
DV
16
AV
4
32
30
2
C
REG
V
MUXOUT
REG
VCO
P
DD
DD
1nF 1nF
1nF 1nF
V
= 3.3V
C
OUT
FREF
FREF
29
IN
REF
A
B
IN
IN
V
= 6.0V
RF
B+ 14
IN
OUT
VIN
EN
VOUT
VOUT
V
OUT
C
RF
B–
IN
15
28 REF
OUT
IN
OUT
10µF
ON
10µF
7.5nH
7.5nH
SENSE
1
2
3
CLK
OFF
1nF
1nF
ADM7170
DATA
LE
11
12
RF
RF
A+
A–
SS
OUT
C
ADF4355
SS
1nF
OUT
GND
V
20
7
TUNE
3.3kΩ
22
R
CP
OUT
SET
4.7kΩ
33nF
V
= 5.0V
C
V
= 6.0V
OUT
IN
1500pF
390pF
AV
5
DD
VIN
EN
VOUT
VOUT
1kΩ
C
CP
SD
A
A
A
V
V
V
BIAS
IN
GND
GND GND
GNDRF
GNDVCO
REGVCO
REF
OUT
10µF
ON
10µF
8
31
9
13
18 21
19
23
24
SENSE
OFF
ADM7170
SS
C
SS
1nF
10pF
0.1µF 10pF
0.1µF 10pF
0.1µF
GND
Figure 45. ADF4355 Power Supplies
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