AFE8221
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SBAS394A–APRIL 2007–REVISED MARCH 2008
Dual IF Analog Front-End for Digital Radio
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
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Two IF ADCs
The AFE8221 implements the intermediate frequency
(IF) sampling and processing functions of a digital
radio receiver system. It is designed to be used with
TI's digital radio baseband processors and AM/FM
tuners. The AFE8221 can also be programmed by
the baseband processor for use in conventional
AM/FM and digital radio. This unit includes two IF
inputs with associated filtering and digital processing
circuitry.
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Two 12-Bit Auxiliary DACs
8-Bit Auxiliary ADCs with Four-Channel Input
MUX
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Integrated IF Digital Processing Core
Integrated Circuitry for Third-Overtone Master
Clock Oscillator
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Wakeup Circuit/Real-Time Clock with Separate
Crystal Oscillator
The receive circuit oversamples the radio tuner IF
output to reduce noise and improve dynamic range.
The IF analog-to-digital converter (ADC) oversamples
the IF input at rates up to 75MHz. The AFE8221 then
digitally mixes, filters, and decimates the signal to
provide I and Q output signals to the baseband
processor. A clock oscillator circuit is provided that
can be used with an appropriate third-overtone crystal
and external tank circuit to generate the sampling
clock for the IF ADCs.
Flexible Data Interface Optimized for TMS
Family of Digital Baseband Processors
Pin-Selectable SPI™ and I2C™ Control
Interfaces
3.3V/1.8V Supply (Integrated Regulator
Available to Optionally Generate 1.8V Supply)
TQFP-144, PowerPAD™ Package
The AFE8221 also includes a real-time clock and
associated low-power oscillator circuit. Two auxiliary
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are included for
system control functions. An 8-bit auxiliary ADC and
input multiplexer (MUX) can be used for system
diagnostic functions. Other features include 12
APPLICATIONS
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IF-Sampled AM/FM Radio
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HD, DAB Digital Radio
general-purpose
input/output
(GPIO)
lines,
programmable interrupt generators, and an I2C
master for communication between the AFE and the
tuner(s).
The AFE8221 is available in a TQFP-144 (20mm ×
20mm) package and uses a 3.3V and a 1.8V power
supply. An onboard voltage regulator is included to
optionally generate the 1.8V digital supply for the
AFE8221.
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SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc.
I2C is a trademark of NXP Semiconductors.
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of the Texas
Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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