AFE20408
SLASF96 – APRIL 2024
AFE20408 8-Channel Power-Amplifier Monitor and Controller
1 Features
2 Applications
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Eight analog outputs
– Eight monotonic DACs: 1.22mV resolution
– Automatically configured output ranges:
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Radar
Electronic warfare
Software defined radio
Seeker front end
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Positive output voltage: 0V to 10V
Negative output voltage: –10V to 0V
3 Description
– High current drive capability
– High capacitive load tolerance
Output on and off control switches
– Fast switching time
– Low resistance
Multichannel ADC monitor
– Two high-voltage external inputs: 0V to 85V
– Two high-side current-sense amplifiers: up to
85V common mode range
– Local temperature sensor: ±2.5°C error
Output sequence control for start-up and shutdown
events
The AFE20408 is a highly integrated power-amplifier
(PA) monitor and control device capable of
temperature, current, and voltage supervision.
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The AFE20408 bias controller is based around
eight digital-to-analog converters (DACs) with
programmable output ranges. The eight gate bias
outputs are switched on and off through dedicated
control pins. The gate bias switches are designed for
fast response and enable correct power sequencing
and protection of depletion-mode transistors, such as
GaAs and GaN.
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Internal 2.5V reference
The AFE20408 supervisor is based around an
accurate multichannel analog-to-digital converter
(ADC). The device integrates two high-voltage
inputs, two high-side current-sense amplifiers and an
accurate on-chip temperature sensor.
SPI and I2C interface: 1.65V to 3.6V operation
– SPI: 4-wire interface
– I2C: 16 target addresses
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Specified temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
Operating temperature range –55°C to +150°C
The function integration and wide operating
temperature range make the AFE20408 an excellent
choice as an all-in-one, bias control circuit for power
amplifiers. The flexible DAC output ranges and built-
in sequencing features let the device be used as
a biasing controller for a large variety of transistor
technologies, such as LDMOS, GaAs, and GaN.
AFE20408
Supply Monitors
Group A Channels
1 - 4
DACA0
OUTA0
DACA1
DACA2
OUTA2
DACA3
I2C / SPI
Serial
Gate
Bias
Switches
DAC
Interface
Device Information
PART NUMBER
PACKAGE(1)
PACKAGE SIZE(2)
AFE20408
RHB (VQFN, 32)
5mm × 5mm
DACB0
OUTB0
DACB1
DACB2
OUTB2
DACB3
Group B Channels
1 - 4
Sequence
Control
and
Alarm
Detector
Gate
Bias
Switches
(1) For more information, see Section 11.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and
includes pins, where applicable.
DAC
ADCHV0
ADCHV1
SENSE0+
SENSE0-
ADC
MUX
SENSE1+
SENSE1-
Reference
2.5 V
Temperature
Sensor
Simplified Schematic
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.