SA615 High performance low power mixer FM IF system Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 Product data sheet 1. General description The SA615 is a high performance monolithic low-power FM IF system incorporating a mixer/oscillator, two limiting intermediate frequency amplifiers, quadrature detector, muting, logarithmic Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), and voltage regulator. The SA615 combines the functions of NXP Semiconductors SA602A and SA604A, but features a higher mixer input intercept point, higher IF bandwidth (25 MHz) and temperature compensated RSSI and limiters permitting higher performance application. The SA615 is available in 20-lead SO (surface-mounted miniature package) and 20-lead SSOP (shrink small outline package). The SA605 and SA615 are functionally the same device types. The difference between the two devices lies in the guaranteed specifications. The SA615 has a higher ICC, lower input third-order intercept point, lower conversion mixer gain, lower limiter gain, lower AM rejection, lower SINAD, higher THD, and higher RSSI error than the SA615. Both the SA605 and SA615 devices meet the EIA specifications for AMPS and TACS cellular radio applications. 2. Features and benefits Low power consumption: 5.7 mA typical at 6 V Mixer input to >500 MHz Mixer conversion power gain of 13 dB at 45 MHz Mixer noise figure of 4.6 dB at 45 MHz XTAL oscillator effective to 150 MHz (L/C oscillator to 1 GHz local oscillator can be injected) 102 dB of IF amplifier/limiter gain 25 MHz limiter small signal bandwidth Temperature-compensated logarithmic Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) with a dynamic range in excess of 90 dB Two audio outputs -- muted and unmuted Low external component count; suitable for crystal/ceramic/LC filters Excellent sensitivity: 0.22 V into 50 matching network for 12 dB SINAD (Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion ratio) for 1 kHz tone with RF at 45 MHz and IF at 455 kHz SA615 meets cellular radio specifications ESD hardened SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 3. Applications Cellular radio FM IF High performance communications receivers Single conversion VHF/UHF receivers SCA receivers RF level meter Spectrum analyzer Instrumentation FSK and ASK data receivers Log amps Wideband low current amplification 4. Ordering information Table 1. Ordering information Type number Topside marking Package Name Description Version SA615D/01 SA615D SO20 plastic small outline package; 20 leads; body width 7.5 mm SOT163-1 SA615DK/01 SA615DK SSOP20 plastic shrink small outline package; 20 leads; body width 4.4 mm SOT266-1 4.1 Ordering options Table 2. Ordering options Type number Orderable part number Package Packing method Minimum order quantity Temperature SA615D/01 SA615D/01,112 SO20 Standard marking * IC's tube - DSC bulk pack 1520 Tamb = 40 C to +85 C SA615D/01,118 SO20 Reel 13" Q1/T1 *Standard mark SMD 2000 Tamb = 40 C to +85 C SA615DK/01,112 SSOP20 Standard marking * IC's tube - DSC bulk pack 1350 Tamb = 40 C to +85 C SA615DK/01,118 SSOP20 Reel 13" Q1/T1 *Standard mark SMD 2500 Tamb = 40 C to +85 C SA615DK/01 SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 2 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 IF amp 13 LIMITER_OUT LIMITER_DECOUPL LIMITER_DECOUPL LIMITER_IN GND IF_AMP_OUT IF_AMP_DECOUPL IF_AMP_IN IF_AMP_DECOUPL MIXER_OUT 5. Block diagram 12 11 limiter mixer RSSI quad 6 7 8 9 RSSI_OUT MUTED_AUD_OUTP UNMUTED_AUD_OUTP 10 QUADRATURE_IN 5 VCC mute MUTE_INPUT RF_BYPASS B 4 OSC_IN 2 E 3 OSC_OUT 1 RF_IN OSCILLATOR aaa-012909 Fig 1. SA615 Product data sheet Block diagram All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 3 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 6. Pinning information 6.1 Pinning RF_IN 1 20 MIXER_OUT RF_BYPASS 2 19 IF_AMP_DECOUPL OSC_OUT 3 18 IF_AMP_IN OSC_IN 4 17 IF_AMP_DECOUPL MUTE_INPUT 5 VCC 6 RSSI_OUT 7 14 LIMITER_IN MUTE_AUD_OUTP 8 13 LIMITER_DECOUPL UNMUTE_AUD_OUTP 9 12 LIMITER_DECOUPL SA615D/01 QUADRATURE_IN 10 16 IF_AMP_OUT 15 GND 11 LIMITER_OUT aaa-013002 Fig 2. Pin configuration for SO20 RF_IN 1 20 MIXER_OUT RF_BYPASS 2 19 IF_AMP_DECOUPL OSC_OUT 3 18 IF_AMP_IN OSC_IN 4 17 IF_AMP_DECOUPL MUTE_INPUT 5 VCC 6 RSSI_OUT 7 14 LIMITER_IN MUTE_AUD_OUTP 8 13 LIMITER_DECOUPL UNMUTE_AUD_OUTP 9 12 LIMITER_DECOUPL SA615DK/01 QUADRATURE_IN 10 16 IF_AMP_OUT 15 GND 11 LIMITER_OUT aaa-013003 Fig 3. SA615 Product data sheet Pin configuration for SSOP20 All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 4 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 6.2 Pin description Table 3. SA615 Product data sheet Pin description Symbol Pin Description RF_IN 1 RF input RF_BYPASS 2 RF bypass pin OSC_OUT 3 oscillator output OSC_IN 4 oscillator input MUTE_INPUT 5 mute input VCC 6 positive supply voltage RSSI_OUT 7 RSSI output MUTED_AUD_OUTP 8 mute audio output UNMUTED_AUD_OUTP 9 unmute audio output QUADRATURE_IN 10 quadrature detector input terminal LIMITER_OUT 11 limiter amplifier output LIMITER_DECOUPL 12 limiter amplifier decoupling pin LIMITER_DECOUPL 13 limiter amplifier decoupling pin LIMITER_IN 14 limiter amplifier input GND 15 ground; negative supply IF_AMP_OUT 16 IF amplifier output IF_AMP_DECOUPL 17 IF amplifier decoupling pin IF_AMP_IN 18 IF amplifier input IF_AMP_DECOUPL 19 IF amplifier decoupling pin MIXER_OUT 20 mixer output All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 5 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 7. Limiting values Table 4. Limiting values In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134). Symbol Parameter VCC supply voltage Tstg storage temperature Tamb ambient temperature Conditions operating Min Max Unit - 9 V 65 +150 C 40 +85 C 8. Thermal characteristics Table 5. Thermal characteristics Symbol Parameter Conditions Typ Unit Zth(j-a) transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient SA615D/01 (SO20) 90 K/W SA615DK/01 (SSOP20) 117 K/W 9. Static characteristics Table 6. Static characteristics VCC = +6 V; Tamb = 25 C; unless specified otherwise. SA615 Product data sheet Symbol Parameter VCC supply voltage ICC supply current Vth threshold voltage Conditions Min Typ Max Unit 4.5 - 8.0 V - 5.7 7.4 mA mute switch-on 1.7 - - V mute switch-off - - 1.0 V All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 6 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 10. Dynamic characteristics Table 7. Dynamic characteristics Tamb = 25 C; VCC = +6 V; unless specified otherwise. RF frequency = 45 MHz + 14.5 dBV RF input step-up. IF frequency = 455 kHz; R17 = 5.1 k; RF level = 45 dBm; FM modulation = 1 kHz with 8 kHz peak deviation. Audio output with C-message weighted filter and de-emphasis capacitor. Test circuit Figure 7. The parameters listed below are tested using automatic test equipment to assure consistent electrical characteristics. The limits do not represent the ultimate performance limits of the device. Use of an optimized RF layout improves many of the listed parameters. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Mixer/oscillator section (external LO = 300 mV) fi input frequency - 500 - MHz fosc oscillator frequency - 150 - MHz NF noise figure at 45 MHz - 5.0 - dB IP3i input third-order intercept point FL1 = 45.0 MHz; FL2 = 45.06 MHz - 12 - dBm Gp(conv) conversion power gain matched 14.5 dBV step-up 8.0 13 - dB 50 source - 1.7 - dB single-ended input 3.0 4.7 - k - 3.5 4.0 pF Ri(RF) RF input resistance Ci(RF) RF input capacitance Ro(mix) mixer output resistance MIXER_OUT pin 1.25 1.50 - k Gamp(IF) IF amplifier gain 50 source - 39.7 - dB Glim limiter gain 50 source - 62.5 - dB Pi(IF) IF input power for 3 dB input limiting sensitivity; R17 = 5.1 k; test at IF_AMP_IN pin - 109 - dBm AM AM rejection 80 % AM 1 kHz 25 33 43 dB audio level RMS value; R10 = 100 k; 15 nF de-emphasis 60 150 260 mV unmuted audio level R11 = 100 k; 150 pF de-emphasis - 530 - mV SINAD signal-to-noise-and-distortion ratio RF level 118 dB - 12 - dB THD total harmonic distortion 30 42 - dB S/N signal-to-noise ratio no modulation for noise - 68 - dB Vo(RSSI) RSSI output voltage IF; R9 = 100 k IF level = 118 dBm 0 160 800 mV IF level = 68 dBm 1.7 2.5 3.3 V IF level = 18 dBm IF section [1] 3.6 4.8 5.8 V RSSI(range) RSSI range R9 = 100 k; IF_AMP_OUT pin - 80 - dB RSSI RSSI variation R9 = 100 k; IF_AMP_OUT pin - 2 - dB Zi(IF) IF input impedance 1.40 1.6 - k Zo(IF) IF output impedance 0.85 1.0 - k Zi(lim) limiter input impedance 1.40 1.6 - k Ro output resistance unmuted audio - 58 - k muted audio - 58 - k SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 7 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system Table 7. Dynamic characteristics ...continued Tamb = 25 C; VCC = +6 V; unless specified otherwise. RF frequency = 45 MHz + 14.5 dBV RF input step-up. IF frequency = 455 kHz; R17 = 5.1 k; RF level = 45 dBm; FM modulation = 1 kHz with 8 kHz peak deviation. Audio output with C-message weighted filter and de-emphasis capacitor. Test circuit Figure 7. The parameters listed below are tested using automatic test equipment to assure consistent electrical characteristics. The limits do not represent the ultimate performance limits of the device. Use of an optimized RF layout improves many of the listed parameters. Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit unmuted audio level RMS value; VCC = 4.5 V; RF level = 27 dBm - 450 - mV RSSI output voltage system; VCC = 4.5 V; RF level = 27 dBm - 4.3 - V RF/IF section (internal LO) Vo(RSSI) [1] The generator source impedance is 50 , but the SA615 input impedance at pin 18 (IF_AMP_IN) is 1500 . As a result, IF level refers to the actual signal that enters the SA615 input (pin 8, MUTED_AUD_OUTP) which is about 21 dB less than the `available power' at the generator. SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 8 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 11. Application information R17 C15 5.1 k FL1 FL2 C23 20 19 C21 18 C18 C17 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 700 IF amp limiter mixer quad detector RSSI mute switch OSCILLATOR 1 2 3 4 5 C3 R5(1) 6 7 8 9 C9 R9 R10 R11 C10 C11 C12 C13 10 C8 C1 C7 C2 L2 C5 C26 C24 L3 C25 C6 X1 UNMUTED AUDIO AUDIO RSSI OUTPUT VCC C14 MUTE 45 MHz input L1 aaa-012965 The layout is very critical in the performance of the receiver. We highly recommend our demo board layout. All of the inductors, the quad tank, and their shield must be grounded. A 10 F to 15 F or higher value tantalum capacitor on the supply line is essential. A low frequency ESR screening test on this capacitor ensures consistent good sensitivity in production. A 0.1 F bypass capacitor on the supply pin, and grounded near the 44.545 MHz oscillator improves sensitivity by 2 dB to 3 dB. (1) R5 can be used to bias the oscillator transistor at a higher current for operation above 45 MHz. Recommended value is 22 k, but should not be below 10 k. Fig 4. SA615 Product data sheet SA615 45 MHz application circuit All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 9 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system Table 8. SA615 application component list Component Value Description Package Part number C1 33 pF NPO ceramic C0805K 445-127x-1-ND C2 220 pF NPO ceramic C0805K 445-7484-6-ND C3 5 pF to 30 pF NPO ceramic; Murata TZC3P300A 110R00 TRIMCAP 490-1994-2-ND C5 100 nF 10 % 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic 311-1036-1-ND C6 5 pF to 30 pF NPO ceramic; Murata TZC3P300A 110R00 TRIMCAP C7 1 nF ceramic C0805K 399-3293-1-ND C8 10 pF NPO ceramic C0805K 490-1994-2-ND C9 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C10[1] 22 F tantalum C1812 478-3117-1-ND C0805K 490-1994-2-ND C11 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C12 15 nF 10 % ceramic C0805K 399-1161-1-ND C13 150 pF 2 % N1500 ceramic C0805K 399-1125-1-ND C14 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C15 10.0 pF NPO ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C17 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C18 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C21 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C0805K 311-1036-1-ND C23 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C24 5 pF to 30 pF trim NPO ceramic; Murata TZC3P300A 110R00 TRIMCAP C25 470 pF monolithic ceramic C0805K C26 39 pF monolithic ceramic C0805K 490-1994-2-ND CN1 8-pin header MA08-1 399-8083-10ND CN2 BU-SMA-H J502-ND-1420701-881/886 520-142-0701-881 FL1, FL2[2] ceramic filter; Murata CFUKF455KB4X or equivalent surface mount CFUKF455KB4X-R0 L1 330 nH Coilcraft 1008CS-331 WE-KI_1008_B 1008CS-331 L2 1.2 H fixed inductor Coilcraft 1008CS-122XKLC WE-KI_1008_B 1008CS-122 L3 220 H fixed inductor WE-GF_L 1812LS-224XJB R9 100 k 1 % 1/4 W metal film R0603 311-100KCRCT-ND R10[3] 100 k 1 % 1/4 W metal film C0805K 311-100KCRCT-ND R11[3] 100 k 1 % 1/4 W metal film C0805K 311-100KCRCT-ND R17 5.1 k 5 % 1/4 W carbon composition C0805K 311-5.10KCRDKR-ND U1 X1 44.545 MHz SA605DK TSSOP20 568-2087-5-nd resonant 3rd-overtone crystal UM-1 49HC/11453 [1] This value can be reduced when a battery is the power source. [2] The ceramic filters can be 30 kHz SFG455A3s made by Murata, which have 30 kHz IF bandwidth (they come in blue), or 16 kHz CFU455Ds, also made by Murata (they come in black). All of our specifications and testing are done with the more wideband filter. [3] Optional. SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 10 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system RF GENERATOR(1) 45 MHz SA615 DEMOBOARD VCC (+6 V) RSSI(2) AUDIO DATA DC VOLTMETER C-MESSAGE(3) HP339A DISTORTION ANALYZER(4) SCOPE aaa-013153 (1) The C-message filter has a peak gain of 100 dB for accurate measurements. Without the gain, the measurements may be affected by the noise of the scope and HP339 analyzer. (2) Set your RF generator at 45.000 MHz, use a 1 kHz modulation frequency and a 6 kHz deviation if you use 16 kHz filters, or 8 kHz if you use 30 kHz filters. (3) The smallest RSSI voltage (that is, when no RF input is present and the input is terminated) is a measure of the quality of the layout and design. If the lowest RSSI voltage is 250 mV or higher, it means that the receiver is in regenerative mode. In that case, the receiver sensitivity is worse than expected. (4) The measured typical sensitivity for 12 dB SINAD should be 0.22 V or 120 dBm at the RF input. Fig 5. SA615 application circuit test setup 20 RF = 45 MHz IF = 455 kHz VCC = 6 V 0 THD + NOISE AM (80 % MOD) NOISE -20 (dB) 6 RSSI (V) AUDIO REF = 174 mV (RMS value) 5 4 THD + NOISE 3 -40 AM (80 % MOD) 2 -60 RSSI (V) -80 -100 -130 1 NOISE -110 -90 -70 -50 -30 RF input level (dBm) -10 10 0 20 aaa-012967 Audio out: C message weighted 0 dB reference = recovered audio for 8 kHz peak deviation (dB) Fig 6. SA615 Product data sheet Performance of the SA615 application board at 25 C All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 11 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 11.1 Circuit description The SA615 is an IF signal processing system suitable for second IF or single conversion systems with input frequency as high as 1 GHz. The bandwidth of the IF amplifier is about 40 MHz, with 39.7 dB of gain from a 50 source. The bandwidth of the limiter is about 28 MHz with about 62.5 dB of gain from a 50 source. However, the gain/bandwidth distribution is optimized for 455 kHz, 1.5 k source applications. The overall system is well-suited to battery operation as well as high-performance and high-quality products of all types. The input stage is a Gilbert cell mixer with oscillator. Typical mixer characteristics include a noise figure of 5 dB, conversion gain of 13 dB, and input third-order intercept of 10 dBm. The oscillator operates in excess of 1 GHz in L/C tank configurations. Hartley or Colpitts circuits can be used up to 100 MHz for crystal configurations. Butler oscillators are recommended for crystal configurations up to 150 MHz. The output of the mixer is internally loaded with a 1.5 k resistor, permitting direct connection to a 455 kHz ceramic filter. The input resistance of the limiting IF amplifiers is also 1.5 k. With most 455 kHz ceramic filters and many crystal filters, no impedance matching network is necessary. To achieve optimum linearity of the log signal strength indicator, there must be a 12 dBV insertion loss between the first and second IF stages. If the IF filter or inter-stage network does not cause 12 dBV insertion loss, a fixed or variable resistor can be added between the first IF output (pin 16, IF_AMP_OUT) and the inter-stage network. The signal from the second limiting amplifier goes to a Gilbert cell quadrature detector. One port of the Gilbert cell is internally driven by the IF. The other output of the IF is AC-coupled to a tuned quadrature network. This signal, which now has a 90 phase relationship to the internal signal, drives the other port of the multiplier cell. Overall, the IF section has a gain of 90 dB. For operation at intermediate frequencies greater than 455 kHz, special care must be given to layout, termination, and inter-stage loss to avoid instability. The demodulated output of the quadrature detector is available at two pins, one continuous and one with a mute switch. Signal attenuation with the mute activated is greater than 60 dB. The mute input is very high-impedance and is compatible with CMOS or TTL levels. A log signal strength completes the circuitry. The output range is greater than 90 dB and is temperature compensated. This log signal strength indicator exceeds the criteria for AMPS or TACS cellular telephone. Remark: dBV = 20log VO / VI. SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 12 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 12. Test information -25 dB, 1500 /50 pad -10.6 dB, 50 /50 pad 96.5 2430 50.5 -29 dB, 929 /50 pad 3880 51.5 71.5 32.6 C24 -36 dB, 156 k/50 pad 96.5 51.7 71.5 32.8 R17 C22 C20 SW9 -10.6 dB, 50 /50 pad SW8 1.3 k C16 C19 C15 5.1 k SW7 SW6 FL1 SW5 FL2 C23 20 C18 C17 C21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 700 IF amp limiter mixer quad detector RSSI mute switch 2 1 base emitter OSCILLATOR 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C9 R9 R10 R11 C10 C11 C12 C13 10 C3 SW1 SW3 L1 C7 45 MHz mini-circuit ZSC2-1B Fig 7. SA615 Product data sheet X1 C6 C4 ext. R7 LOC osc 44.545 MHz 30.5 45.06 MHz R6 R8 178 39.2 C26 IFT1 C14 UNMUTED AUDIO R2 `C' WEIGHTED AUDIO MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT AUDIO R3 L2 RSSI OUTPUT C3 51.1 SW2 R4 C5 MUTE C2 R1 SW4 C8 VCC C1 aaa-012966 SA615 45 MHz test circuit (relays as shown) All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 13 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system Table 9. Automatic test circuit component list Component Description C1 33 pF NPO ceramic C2 180 pF NPO ceramic C3, C6 5 pF to 30 pF variable capacitor; Murata TZC3P300A 110R00 C5, C9, C11, C14, C17, 100 nF 10 % monolithic ceramic C18, C21, C23 C7 1 nF ceramic C8, C15 10 pF NPO ceramic C10[1] 6.8 F tantalum (minimum) C12 15 nF 10 % ceramic C13 150 pF 2 % N1500 ceramic C26 390 pF 10 % monolithic ceramic FL1 ceramic filter Murata SFG455A3 or equivalent FL2 IFT1 330 H variable shielded inductor, Toko 836AN-0129Z L1 330 nH Coilcraft 1008CS-331 L2 1.2 H Coilcraft 1008CS-122 X1 44.545 MHz 3rd Overtone series resonant crystal in the HC-49U case R9 100 k 1 % 1/4 W metal film R10, R11 100 k 1 % 1/4 W metal film (optional) R17 5.1 k 5 % 1/4 W carbon composition [1] SA615 Product data sheet This value can be reduced when a battery is the power source. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 14 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 13. Package outline 62SODVWLFVPDOORXWOLQHSDFNDJHOHDGVERG\ZLGWKPP 627 ' $ ( ; F \ +( Y 0 $ = 4 $ $ $ $ SLQLQGH[ /S / H ES GHWDLO; Z 0 PP VFDOH ',0(16,216 LQFKGLPHQVLRQVDUHGHULYHGIURPWKHRULJLQDOPPGLPHQVLRQV 81,7 $ PD[ $ $ $ ES F ' ( H +( / /S 4 Y Z \ PP LQFKHV = R R 1RWH 3ODVWLFRUPHWDOSURWUXVLRQVRIPP LQFK PD[LPXPSHUVLGHDUHQRWLQFOXGHG Fig 8. 5()(5(1&(6 287/,1( 9(56,21 ,(& -('(& 627 ( 06 -(,7$ (8523($1 352-(&7,21 ,668('$7( Package outline SOT163-1 (SO20) SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 15 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 6623SODVWLFVKULQNVPDOORXWOLQHSDFNDJHOHDGVERG\ZLGWKPP ' 627 ( $ ; F \ +( Y 0 $ = 4 $ $ $ $ SLQLQGH[ /S / GHWDLO; Z 0 ES H PP VFDOH ',0(16,216 PPDUHWKHRULJLQDOGLPHQVLRQV 81,7 $ PD[ $ $ $ ES F ' ( H +( / /S 4 Y Z \ = PP R R 1RWH 3ODVWLFRUPHWDOSURWUXVLRQVRIPPPD[LPXPSHUVLGHDUHQRWLQFOXGHG 287/,1( 9(56,21 627 Fig 9. 5()(5(1&(6 ,(& -('(& -(,7$ 02 (8523($1 352-(&7,21 ,668('$7( Package outline SOT266-1 (SSOP20) SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 16 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 14. Soldering of SMD packages This text provides a very brief insight into a complex technology. A more in-depth account of soldering ICs can be found in Application Note AN10365 "Surface mount reflow soldering description". 14.1 Introduction to soldering Soldering is one of the most common methods through which packages are attached to Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), to form electrical circuits. The soldered joint provides both the mechanical and the electrical connection. There is no single soldering method that is ideal for all IC packages. Wave soldering is often preferred when through-hole and Surface Mount Devices (SMDs) are mixed on one printed wiring board; however, it is not suitable for fine pitch SMDs. Reflow soldering is ideal for the small pitches and high densities that come with increased miniaturization. 14.2 Wave and reflow soldering Wave soldering is a joining technology in which the joints are made by solder coming from a standing wave of liquid solder. The wave soldering process is suitable for the following: * Through-hole components * Leaded or leadless SMDs, which are glued to the surface of the printed circuit board Not all SMDs can be wave soldered. Packages with solder balls, and some leadless packages which have solder lands underneath the body, cannot be wave soldered. Also, leaded SMDs with leads having a pitch smaller than ~0.6 mm cannot be wave soldered, due to an increased probability of bridging. The reflow soldering process involves applying solder paste to a board, followed by component placement and exposure to a temperature profile. Leaded packages, packages with solder balls, and leadless packages are all reflow solderable. Key characteristics in both wave and reflow soldering are: * * * * * * Board specifications, including the board finish, solder masks and vias Package footprints, including solder thieves and orientation The moisture sensitivity level of the packages Package placement Inspection and repair Lead-free soldering versus SnPb soldering 14.3 Wave soldering Key characteristics in wave soldering are: * Process issues, such as application of adhesive and flux, clinching of leads, board transport, the solder wave parameters, and the time during which components are exposed to the wave * Solder bath specifications, including temperature and impurities SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 17 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 14.4 Reflow soldering Key characteristics in reflow soldering are: * Lead-free versus SnPb soldering; note that a lead-free reflow process usually leads to higher minimum peak temperatures (see Figure 10) than a SnPb process, thus reducing the process window * Solder paste printing issues including smearing, release, and adjusting the process window for a mix of large and small components on one board * Reflow temperature profile; this profile includes preheat, reflow (in which the board is heated to the peak temperature) and cooling down. It is imperative that the peak temperature is high enough for the solder to make reliable solder joints (a solder paste characteristic). In addition, the peak temperature must be low enough that the packages and/or boards are not damaged. The peak temperature of the package depends on package thickness and volume and is classified in accordance with Table 10 and 11 Table 10. SnPb eutectic process (from J-STD-020D) Package thickness (mm) Package reflow temperature (C) Volume (mm3) < 350 350 < 2.5 235 220 2.5 220 220 Table 11. Lead-free process (from J-STD-020D) Package thickness (mm) Package reflow temperature (C) Volume (mm3) < 350 350 to 2000 > 2000 < 1.6 260 260 260 1.6 to 2.5 260 250 245 > 2.5 250 245 245 Moisture sensitivity precautions, as indicated on the packing, must be respected at all times. Studies have shown that small packages reach higher temperatures during reflow soldering, see Figure 10. SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 18 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system temperature maximum peak temperature = MSL limit, damage level minimum peak temperature = minimum soldering temperature peak temperature time 001aac844 MSL: Moisture Sensitivity Level Fig 10. Temperature profiles for large and small components For further information on temperature profiles, refer to Application Note AN10365 "Surface mount reflow soldering description". SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 19 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 15. Soldering: PCB footprints i i VROGHUODQGV RFFXSLHGDUHD SODFHPHQWDFFXUDF\ 'LPHQVLRQVLQPP VRWBIU Fig 11. PCB footprint for SOT163-1 (SO20); reflow soldering i HQODUJHGVROGHUODQG i i i ERDUGGLUHFWLRQ VROGHUODQGV RFFXSLHGDUHD VROGHUUHVLVW SODFHPHQWDFFXUUDF\ 'LPHQVLRQVLQPP VRWBIZ Fig 12. PCB footprint for SOT163-1 (SO20); wave soldering SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 20 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system )RRWSULQWLQIRUPDWLRQIRUUHIORZVROGHULQJRI6623SDFNDJH 627 +[ *[ 3 +\ *\ %\ $\ & ' [ ' 3 VROGHUODQG RFFXSLHGDUHD ',0(16,216LQPP 3 3 $\ %\ & ' ' *[ *\ +[ +\ VRWBIU Fig 13. PCB footprint for SOT266-1 (SSOP20); reflow soldering SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 21 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 16. Abbreviations Table 12. SA615 Product data sheet Abbreviations Acronym Description AM Amplitude Modulation AMPS Advanced Mobile Phone System ASK Amplitude Shift Keying CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor ESD ElectroStatic Discharge ESR Equivalent Series Resistor FM Frequency Modulation FSK Frequency Shift Keying IF Intermediate Frequency L/C inductor-capacitor filter RF Radio Frequency RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator SCA Subsidiary Communications Authorization SINAD Signal-to-Noise-And-Distortion ratio TACS Total Access Communication System THD Total Harmonic Distortion TTL Transistor-Transistor Logic UHF Ultra High Frequency VHF Very High Frequency All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 22 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 17. Revision history Table 13. Revision history Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes SA615 v.4 20141114 Product data sheet - SA615 v.3 * * Modifications: Table 8 "SA615 application component list" updated Figure 4 "SA615 45 MHz application circuit" updated SA615 v.3 20140512 Product data sheet - SA615 v.2 SA615 v.2 19971107 Product specification 853-1402 18665 NE/SA615 v.1 NE/SA615 v.1 19921103 Product specification 853-1402 08109 - SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 23 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 18. Legal information 18.1 Data sheet status Document status[1][2] Product status[3] Definition Objective [short] data sheet Development This document contains data from the objective specification for product development. Preliminary [short] data sheet Qualification This document contains data from the preliminary specification. Product [short] data sheet Production This document contains the product specification. [1] Please consult the most recently issued document before initiating or completing a design. [2] The term `short data sheet' is explained in section "Definitions". [3] The product status of device(s) described in this document may have changed since this document was published and may differ in case of multiple devices. The latest product status information is available on the Internet at URL http://www.nxp.com. 18.2 Definitions Draft -- The document is a draft version only. The content is still under internal review and subject to formal approval, which may result in modifications or additions. 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This document supersedes and replaces all information supplied prior to the publication hereof. SA615 Product data sheet Suitability for use -- NXP Semiconductors products are not designed, authorized or warranted to be suitable for use in life support, life-critical or safety-critical systems or equipment, nor in applications where failure or malfunction of an NXP Semiconductors product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury, death or severe property or environmental damage. NXP Semiconductors and its suppliers accept no liability for inclusion and/or use of NXP Semiconductors products in such equipment or applications and therefore such inclusion and/or use is at the customer's own risk. Applications -- Applications that are described herein for any of these products are for illustrative purposes only. NXP Semiconductors makes no representation or warranty that such applications will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification. Customers are responsible for the design and operation of their applications and products using NXP Semiconductors products, and NXP Semiconductors accepts no liability for any assistance with applications or customer product design. It is customer's sole responsibility to determine whether the NXP Semiconductors product is suitable and fit for the customer's applications and products planned, as well as for the planned application and use of customer's third party customer(s). Customers should provide appropriate design and operating safeguards to minimize the risks associated with their applications and products. NXP Semiconductors does not accept any liability related to any default, damage, costs or problem which is based on any weakness or default in the customer's applications or products, or the application or use by customer's third party customer(s). Customer is responsible for doing all necessary testing for the customer's applications and products using NXP Semiconductors products in order to avoid a default of the applications and the products or of the application or use by customer's third party customer(s). NXP does not accept any liability in this respect. Limiting values -- Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) will cause permanent damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and (proper) operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those given in the Recommended operating conditions section (if present) or the Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or repeated exposure to limiting values will permanently and irreversibly affect the quality and reliability of the device. Terms and conditions of commercial sale -- NXP Semiconductors products are sold subject to the general terms and conditions of commercial sale, as published at http://www.nxp.com/profile/terms, unless otherwise agreed in a valid written individual agreement. In case an individual agreement is concluded only the terms and conditions of the respective agreement shall apply. NXP Semiconductors hereby expressly objects to applying the customer's general terms and conditions with regard to the purchase of NXP Semiconductors products by customer. No offer to sell or license -- Nothing in this document may be interpreted or construed as an offer to sell products that is open for acceptance or the grant, conveyance or implication of any license under any copyrights, patents or other industrial or intellectual property rights. All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 24 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system Export control -- This document as well as the item(s) described herein may be subject to export control regulations. Export might require a prior authorization from competent authorities. Non-automotive qualified products -- Unless this data sheet expressly states that this specific NXP Semiconductors product is automotive qualified, the product is not suitable for automotive use. It is neither qualified nor tested in accordance with automotive testing or application requirements. NXP Semiconductors accepts no liability for inclusion and/or use of non-automotive qualified products in automotive equipment or applications. In the event that customer uses the product for design-in and use in automotive applications to automotive specifications and standards, customer (a) shall use the product without NXP Semiconductors' warranty of the product for such automotive applications, use and specifications, and (b) whenever customer uses the product for automotive applications beyond NXP Semiconductors' specifications such use shall be solely at customer's own risk, and (c) customer fully indemnifies NXP Semiconductors for any liability, damages or failed product claims resulting from customer design and use of the product for automotive applications beyond NXP Semiconductors' standard warranty and NXP Semiconductors' product specifications. Translations -- A non-English (translated) version of a document is for reference only. The English version shall prevail in case of any discrepancy between the translated and English versions. 18.4 Trademarks Notice: All referenced brands, product names, service names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 19. Contact information For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com SA615 Product data sheet All information provided in this document is subject to legal disclaimers. Rev. 4 -- 14 November 2014 (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. 25 of 26 SA615 NXP Semiconductors High performance low power mixer FM IF system 20. Contents 1 2 3 4 4.1 5 6 6.1 6.2 7 8 9 10 11 11.1 12 13 14 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 15 16 17 18 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 19 20 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ordering options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pinning information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pin description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Thermal characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Static characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Dynamic characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Application information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Circuit description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Test information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Soldering of SMD packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Introduction to soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wave and reflow soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Wave soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Reflow soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Soldering: PCB footprints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Disclaimers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Please be aware that important notices concerning this document and the product(s) described herein, have been included in section `Legal information'. (c) NXP Semiconductors N.V. 2014. All rights reserved. For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com Date of release: 14 November 2014 Document identifier: SA615