LTC1957-1/LTC1957-2
Single/Dual Band RF Power
Controllers with 40dB Dynamic Range
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DESCRIPTIO
FEATURES
The LTC®1957-2 is a dual band RF power controller for
poweramplifiersoperatinginthe850MHzto2GHzrange.
The input voltage range is optimized for operation from
a single lithium-ion cell or 3× NiMH. Several functions
required for RF power control and protection are inte-
grated in one small 10-pin MSOP package, thereby
minimizing PCB area.
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Dual Band RF Power Amplifier Control (LTC1957-2)
Internal Schottky Diode Detector with Improved
Dynamic Range vs the LTC1757A
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Wide Input Frequency Range: 850MHz to 2GHz
Autozero Loop Cancels Offset Errors and
Temperature Dependent Offsets
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Wide VIN Range: 2.7V to 6V
Allows Direct Connection to Battery
RF Output Power Set by External DAC
Fast Acquire After Transmit Enable
The LTC1957-1 is a single output RF power controller
that is identical in performance to the LTC1957-2 except
that one output (VPCA) is provided. The LTC1957-1 can
be used to drive a single RF or dual channel module with
integral multiplexer. This part is available in an 8-pin
MSOP package.
Internal Frequency Compensation
Rail-to-Rail Power Control Outputs
Power Control Signal Overvoltage Protection
Low Operating Current: 1mA
RF power is controlled by driving the RF amplifier power
control pins and sensing the resultant RF output power
via a directional coupler. The RF sense voltage is peak
detected using an on-chip Schottky diode. This detected
voltage is compared to the DAC voltage at the PCTL pin
to control the output power. The RF power amplifier is
protected against high supply current and high power
control pin voltages.
Very Low Shutdown Current: <1µA
Available in a 8-Pin MSOP Package (LTC1957-1)
and 10-Pin MSOP (LTC1957-2)
Pin Compatible with the LTC1757A-X
Improved Start Voltage Accuracy and Range
Improved PCTL Input Filtering
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APPLICATIO S
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Internal and external offsets are cancelled over tempera-
ture by an autozero control loop, allowing accurate low
power programming. The shutdown feature disables the
part and reduces the supply current to <1µA.
Single and Dual Band GSM/GPRS Cellular Telephones
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PCS Devices
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Wireless Data Modems
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U.S. TDMA Cellular Phones
, LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation.
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TYPICAL APPLICATIO
LTC1957-2 Dual Band Cellular Telephone Transmitter
68Ω
LTC1957-2
33pF
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IN
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10
9
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IN
CC
PCA
PCB
DIRECTIONAL
COUPLER
Li-Ion
RF
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V
DIPLEXER
8
SHDN
BSEL
SHDN
BSEL
GND
900MHz
RF PA
7
TXEN
PCTL
TXEN
6
50Ω
DAC
1.8GHz/1.9GHz
RF PA
1957 TA01
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