LM3290
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SNVSA11 –AUGUST 2013
LM3290 Product Brief
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FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
The LM3290, with its companion IC LM3291, is an
RF envelope supply modulator (EM) with integrated
DC-DC boost converter optimized for Envelope
Tracking (ET) RF power amplifiers (PAs). The device
enables maximum transmit output power independent
of the input battery voltage (battery as low as 2.5 V)
and is controlled by the system by MIPI® RFFE 1.1.
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VOUT_RANGE
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VOUT_ET = 0.6 V to 4.5 V
VOUT_APT = 0.4 V to 3.81 V (or VIN – 200 mV)
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DC BOOST FOR ET OPERATION:
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Boost Input Voltage Range: 2.5 V to 5 V
High-Efficiency (90% typical) with Internal
Synchronous Rectification
The LM3290 operates in two active modes:
1. For low TX output power, LM3290 may operate in
Average Power Tracking (APT) mode, providing a
static, but programmable, output voltage to
supply the PA. At light load and in APT mode, the
LM3290 enters into Pulse Frequency Mode
(PFM) operation automatically and operates with
reduced switching frequency. In PFM mode, the
quiescent current is reduced, which extends the
battery life.
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Boost Bypass Function with Low
Resistance (150 mΩ typ.)
2.7 MHz PWM Switching Frequencies
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BUCK DC-DC FOR APT AND ET OPERATION:
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High Operating Frequency for Small
External Inductors and Capacitors
VOUT_RANGE = 0.6 V to min of 3.81 V and
VIN – 200 mV
2. In ET mode, the LM3290 with LM3291 efficiently
High-Efficiency (95% typical) with Internal
Synchronous Rectification
provides
a
dynamic, high-bandwidth supply
voltage for the PA to maximize total EM + PA
efficiency. The envelope modulator follows the
envelope reference input signal delivered by the
RFIC to the LM3291 via a differential analog
input. The output is a single-ended power supply
signal to the PA.
Low-Power PFM Mode
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LM3291 CONTROL:
Automatic Control of LM3291 in ET Mode
RFFE CONTROL INTERFACE:
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1.8 V MIPI® RFFE 1.1-Compatible Digital
Control Interface
The LM3290 and LM3291 support 3G, as well as LTE
operation up to 20-MHz signal bandwidth.
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26 MHz Write Capability
13 MHz Read Capability
MIPI eTrak
The LM3290 controls the LM3291 companion-IC
through direct control signals, and no additional
controls are needed from the system. Shutdown,
standby, and idle modes turn the EM off and reduce
battery current consumption.
2.5V - 5V
BATTERY
For the full datasheet, samples, or the EVM
hardware and software please contact
representative at ET@list.ti.com.
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