LT5518
13
5518f
Figure 12. Bottom Side Layout of Demo Board
Figure 13. 1.5GHz to 2.4GHz Direct Conversion Transmitter
Application with LO Feedthrough and Image Calibration Loop
90°
0°
LT5518
BASEBAND
GENERATOR
CAL
LO FEEDTHROUGH CAL OUT
IMAGE CAL OUT
PA
VCO/SYNTHESIZER
RF = 1.5GHz
TO 2.4GHz
EN
2, 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17
100nF
×2
5V
V-I
V-I
I-CHANNEL
Q-CHANNEL
BALUN
14
16
1
7
5
8, 13
V
CC
11
3
5518 F13
I-DAC
Q-DAC
ADC
Application Measurements
The LT5518 is recommended for base-station applications
using various modulation formats. Figure 13 shows a
typical application. The CAL box in Figure 13 allows for
LO feedthrough and Image suppression calibration. Fig-
ure 14 shows the ACPR performance for W-CDMA using
one or four channel modulation. Figures 15, 16 and 17
illustrate the 1, 2 and 4-channel W-CDMA measurement.
To calculate ACPR, a correction is made for the spectrum
analyzer noise fl oor.
If the output power is high, the ACPR will be limited by the
linearity performance of the part. If the output power is
low, the ACPR will be limited by the noise performance of
the part. In the middle, an optimum ACPR is obtained.
Because of the LT5518’s very high dynamic range, the test
equipment can limit the accuracy of the ACPR measure-
ment. Consult the factory for advice on ACPR measure-
ment, if needed.
The ACPR performance is sensitive to the amplitude match
of the BBIP and BBIM (or BBQP and BBQM) input voltage.
This is because a difference in AC voltage amplitude will
give rise to a difference in amplitude between the even-order
harmonic products generated in the internal V-I converter.
As a result, they will not cancel out entirely. Therefore, it
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Figure 11. Component Side Layout of Demo Board