Dual-Path RF Transmitter IC
450MHz to 2800MHz
F159V
Datasheet
Description
Features
The F159V is a Dual-Path RF Transmitter IC that has an operating
frequency range of 450MHz to 2800MHz. The device provides two
independent transmit paths each with 18.3dB typical maximum
gain with corresponding output noise floor of -142.5dBm/Hz,
+31dBm OIP3, and +14dBm output P1dB designed to operate with
a single +3.3V supply while consuming only 685mA DC current.
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Independent dual-path operation
RF output frequency: 450MHz to 2800MHz
18.3dB typical maximum gain (no attenuation)
+31dBm OIP3 (no attenuation)
+14dBm Output P1dB (no attenuation)
13dB NF corresponds to -142.5dBm/Hz output noise floor (no
attenuation)
Each signal path includes a quadrature modulator, voltage variable
attenuator (VVA), digital step attenuator (DSA), and a fixed gain
amplifier. The device supports a total of 32dB VVA adjustment
range using a SPI-controlled 11-bit DAC, and each DSA has 31dB
gain control range in 1dB steps using SPI control.
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Output noise floor -152.3dBm/Hz (VVA=14dB, DSA=1dB)
Channel Isolation: 47dB
DSA with 31dB total gain range in 1dB steps
Multiple VVAs with 32dB gain range controlled by on-chip SPI
controlled 11-bit DAC
An on-chip frequency synthesizer is shared by both paths and is
optimized for use in multi-carrier, multi-mode FDD and TDD base
station transmitters achieving GSM-grade performance. The
synthesizer offers both an integer mode and fractional mode. It
requires an external loop filter and an external reference oscillator
in the frequency range of 10MHz to 250MHz.
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Variable Gain amplifier (VGA) is comprised of DSAs, VVAs,
and a fixed-gain amplifier
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I lead Q by 90 degrees for high side LO injection
Supports ZIF or CIF architectures
The F159V is packaged in a 10mm x 10mm, 68-pin QFN with 110Ω
differential drive from external I/Q DACs and single-ended 50Ω RF
output impedance for ease of integration into the signal-path lineup
for each of the two transmitter paths. Each path has independent
power supply control thereby allowing optimum power efficiency.
Common-mode voltage range: +0.1V to +0.8V
Integer-N and Fractional-N Synthesizer
Direct 110Ω differential driven from I/Q DAC
50Ω single-ended RF output impedance
Internal or external LO select
Competitive Advantage
+3.3V supply voltage at 685mA (LO_Out not turned on)
Specified Case Temperature; -20°C to +115°C
10mm x 10mm, 68-pin QFN package
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High level of integration includes frequency synthesizer / PLL,
dual-path DSA, Modulator, and VVA
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High reliability
Block Diagram
Figure 1. Block Diagram
Low DC current
Zero DistortionTM technology
GlitchFreeTM technology
Channel 0
Amplifier MOD MOD
Enable Enable Couple
Q+
Q-
I+
I-
Typical Applications
SPI Controller
90 / 0
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Application Multi-mode, Multi-carrier Transmitters
PCS1900 Base Stations
Zero-DistortionTM
RESET
Vdd
∑
DCS1800 Base Stations
LO_LD
REF_IN
CP_OUT
VTUNE
VCOM
Frequency
Synthesizer
RFOUT
Channel 0
WiMAX and LTE Base Stations
UMTS/WCDMA 3G Base Stations
PHS/PAS Base Stations
DAC
DAC
RFOUT
Channel 1
/M
Distributed Antenna Systems
Digital Radio
LO
Switch
Matrix
/2
∑
90 / 0
Glitch-FreeTM
Amplifier MOD MOD
Enable Enable Couple
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-
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Q+
Q-
I+
I-
LO_IN
LO_OUT
Channel 1
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