ADTR1107-EVAL User Guide
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Evaluating the ADTR1107 with 6 GHz to 18 GHz, Front-End IC
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FEATURES
2-layer Rogers 4350 evaluation board with heat sink
End launch 2.9 mm RF connectors
Through calibration path (unpopulated)
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
2-layer, Rogers 4350, ADTR1107-EVAL evaluation board with
heat sink
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
RF signal generator
RF spectrum analyzer
RF network analyzer
5 V, 1 A power supply
3.3 V, 500 mA power supply
0 V to −2 V, 100 mA power supply
Dual supply ±3.3 V, 100 mA power supply
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADTR1107-E VA L evaluation board consists of a two-layer
printed circuit board (PCB) fabricated from a 10 mil thick,
Rogers 4350B copper clad mounted to an aluminum heat sink.
The heat sink assists in providing thermal relief to the device as
well as mechanical support to the PCB. Mounting holes on the
heat sink allow attachment to larger heat sinks for improved
thermal management.
The TX_IN, ANT, RX_OUT, and CPLR_OUT ports are
populated by 2.9 mm, female coaxial connectors. The respective
RF traces of the ports have a 50 Ω characteristic impedance.
The ADTR1107-E VA L is populated with components suitable
for use over the −40°C to +85°C operating temperature range of
the ADTR1107. To calibrate board trace losses, a through
calibration path is provided. However, to use the through
calibration path, users must install and populate the path with
RF connectors.
Access to drain, ground, and gate control voltages is through
two, 24-pin headers.
RF traces are 50 Ω grounded, coplanar waveguide. Package
ground leads and the exposed paddle connect directly to the
ground plane. Multiple vias connect the top and bottom ground
planes with particular focus on the area directly beneath the
ground paddle to provide adequate electrical conduction and
thermal conduction to the heat sink.
ADTR1107-EVAL PHOTOGRAPHS
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Figure 1. ADTR1107-EVAL Top Side
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Figure 2. ADTR1107-EVAL Bottom Side
For more information about the ADTR1107, refer to the
ADTR1107 data sheet. Consult the ADTR1107 data sheet in
conjunction with this user guide when using the ADTR1107-
E VA L evaluation board.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1
Equipment Needed ........................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
ADTR1107-E VA L Photographs ..................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Operating the ADTR1107-E VA L ................................................... 3
Recommended Bias Sequences ...................................................3
Through Path Insertion Loss .......................................................4
Evaluation Board Schematic and Artwork .....................................5
Ordering Information .......................................................................6
Bill of Materials ..............................................................................6
REVISION HISTORY
1/2020—Revision 0: Initial Version
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OPERATING THE ADTR1107-EVAL
A 5 V, 1 A power supply is required to provide the bias to the
power amplifier in the transmit path. The 5 V power supply is
connected through Pin 10 of the J6 header. Additionally, a 0 V to
−2 V, 100 mA power supply is required to provide the required
gate control voltage. The gate control voltage is supplied
through Pin 6 of the J6 header.
A 3.3 V, 100 mA power supply is required to provide the bias to
the low noise amplifier (LNA) in the receive path. The 3.3 V
supply is connected to the VGG_LNA pin through Pin 6 of the
J5 header.
The dual ±3.3 V, 100 mA supply is required to provide the bias
to the switch. The 3.3 V supply connects to the VDD_SW pin
through Pin 22 of the J5 header. The −3.3 V supply connects to
the VSS_SW pin through Pin 18 of the J5 header.
Control the state of the switch by applying the proper logic level
to Pin 20 of the J5 header, as defined in the Table 1.
Use the biasing sequences described in the Transmit State
Power-Up section, the Transmit State Power-Down section, the
Receive State Power-Up section, and the Receive State Power-
Down section when powering up and powering down. Refer to
Table 2 for the ADTR1107 pin connections through the header
connector.
Table 1. Switch Logic Truth Table
Signal Path State
Control Input (VCTRL) State TX_IN to ANT ANT to RX_OUT
Low On Off
High Off On
RECOMMENDED BIAS SEQUENCES
Transmit State Power-Up
The recommended bias sequence during the transmit state
power-up is as follows:
1. Connect all GND pins to ground.
2. Set the VDD_SW pin to 3.3 V.
3. Set the VSS_SW pin to −3.3 V.
4. Set the CTRL_SW pin to 0 V.
5. Set the VGG_LNA pin t o 0 V.
6. Set the VDD_LNA pin to 0 V.
7. Set the VGG_ PA pin to −1.75 V.
8. Set the VDD_PA pin to 5 V.
9. Increase the VGG_PA pin voltage to achieve the desired
quiescent current (IDQ_PA) of the power amplifier.
10. Apply the RF signal to the TX_IN pin.
Transmit State Power-Down
The recommended transmit state bias sequence during
power-down is as follows:
1. Turn off the RF signal.
2. Decrease the VGG_PA pin voltage to −1.75 V.
3. Set the V DD_PA pin to 0 V.
4. Set the VSS_SW to 0 V.
5. Set the VDD_SW to 0 V.
Receive State Power-Up
The recommended bias sequence during the receive state
power-up is as follows:
1. Connect all GND pins to ground.
2. Set the VDD_SW pin to 3.3 V.
3. Set the VSS_SW pin to −3.3 V.
4. Set the CTRL_SW pin to 3.3 V.
5. Set the VGG_PA pin to −1.75 V.
6. Set the VDD_PA pin to 0 V.
7. Set the VGG_L NA p in t o 0 V.
8. Set the VDD_LNA pin to 3.3 V.
9. Apply the RF signal to the ANT pin.
Receive State Power-Down
The recommended receive state bias sequence during
power-down is as follows:
1. Turn off the RF signal.
2. Set the V DD_PA pin to 0 V.
3. Set the VGG_PA pin to 0 V.
4. Set the CTRL_SW pin to 0 V.
5. Set the VSS_SW pin to 0 V.
6. Set the VDD_SW pin to 0 V.
Table 2. J5 and J6 Header Connections to the ADTR1107
Connector Header ADTR1107 Pin
J5 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 17, 19, 21,
23, 24
GND
6 VDD_LNA
10 VGG_LNA
18 VSS_SW
20 CTRL_SW
22 VDD_SW
J6 1 to 5, 7 to 9, 11 to 24 GND
6 VGG_PA
10 VDD_PA
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THROUGH PATH INSERTION LOSS
Figure 3 shows the data plot in Table 3 of the through
calibration path (J7 to J8).
0
–40
–35
–30
–25
–20
–15
–10
–5
6 8 10 12 14 16 18
INSE RTI ON LOSS AND RE TURN LOSS ( dB)
FREQUENCY ( GHz)
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OUT P UT RETURN L O S S
INSERTION LOSS
INPUT RETURN L O S S
Figure 3. Insertion Loss and Return Loss (Input and Output) of the Through
Calibration Path
Table 3. Insertion Loss and Input and Output Return Loss of
the Through Calibration Path
Frequency (GHz) Insertion Loss (dB)
6 −0.5
6.5 −0.5
8 −0.6
8.5 −0.7
10 −0.8
10.5 −0.8
12 −0.9
12.5 −0.9
14 −1.1
14.5 −1.1
16 −1.1
16.5 −1.2
18 −1.4
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC AND ARTWORK
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TX_IN
RX_OUT GND
GND
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ANT
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VSS_SW
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VDD_LNA
VDD_PA
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CPLR_OUT
VGG_PA
GND
ADTR1107
J7 J8
DNI DNI
DNI
CPLR_OUT
RX_OUT
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GND
GND GND
R2
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Figure 4. ADTR1107-EVAL Evaluation Board Schematic
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GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
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GND
GND
GND
GND
GNDGND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
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GND
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VSSSW
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GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
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Figure 5. ADTR1107-EVAL Assembly Drawing (J7, J8, R1, and R2 Not Installed)
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ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 4.
Reference Designator Description Manufacturer Part Number
TX_IN, RX_OUT, ANT, CLPR_OUT Connectors, Type K, jack edge Winchester Connector 25-146-1000-92
J7, J8 Connectors, Type K, jack edge, do not install (DNI) Winchester Connector 25-146-1000-92
J5 and J6 PCB connector headers, 24-position male headers,
unshrouded double row, surface-mount (SMT), 2.54 mm pitch
Samtec, Inc. TSM-112-01-L-DV
R1 and R2 Thick film resistor chip. DNI Not applicable Not applicable
U1 IC, transmit/receive module Analog Devices, Inc. ADTR1107ACCZ
Not Applicable 2.51 inch × 1.9 inch heat sink Not applicable Not applicable
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circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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