50 dB GSM PA Controller
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AD8315
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FEATURES
Complete RF detector/controller function
>50 dB range at 0.9 GHz (−49 dBm to +2 dBm, re 50 Ω)
Accurate scaling from 0.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz
Temperature-stable linear-in-dB response
Log slope of 23 mV/dB, intercept at −60 dBm at 0.9 GHz
True integration function in control loop
Low power: 20 mW at 2.7 V, 38 mW at 5 V
Power-down to 10.8 μW
APPLICATIONS
Single, dual, and triple band mobile handset (GSM, DCS, EDGE)
Transmitter power control
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8315 is a complete low cost subsystem for the precise
control of RF power amplifiers operating in the frequency range
0.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz and over a typical dynamic range of 50 dB.
It is intended for use in cellular handsets and other battery-
operated wireless devices. The log amp technique provides a much
wider measurement range and better accuracy than controllers
using diode detectors. In particular, the temperature stability is
excellent over a specified range of −30°C to +85°C.
Its high sensitivity allows control at low signal levels, thus
reducing the amount of power that must be coupled to
the detector.
For convenience, the signal is internally ac-coupled. This
high-pass coupling, with a corner at approximately 0.016 GHz,
determines the lowest operating frequency. Therefore, the
source can be dc grounded.
The AD8315 provides a voltage output, VAPC, that has the
voltage range and current drive to directly connect to most
handset power amplifiers’ gain control pin. VAPC can swing
from 250 mV above ground to within 200 mV below the supply
voltage. Load currents of up to 6 mA can be supported.
The setpoint control input is applied to the VSET pin and has
an operating range of 0.25 V to 1.4 V. The associated circuit
determines the slope and intercept of the linear-in-dB
measurement system; these are nominally 23 mV/dB and
−60 dBm for a 50 Ω termination (−73 dBV) at 0.9 GHz.
Further simplifying the application of the AD8315, the input
resistance of the setpoint interface is over 100 MΩ, and the bias
current is typically 0.5 µA.
The AD8315 is available in MSOP and LFCSP packages and
consumes 8.5 mA from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. When powered
down, the sleep current is 4 µA.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VPOS
ENBL
RFIN
C
OMM
DET
10dB
DET
10dB
DET DET DET
10dB 10dB
OFFSET
COMP’N
INTERCEPT
POSITIONING
LOW NOISE
GAIN BIAS
LOW NOISE
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
OUTPUT
ENABLE
DELAY
×1.35
VAPC
HI-Z
LOW NOISE (25nV/Hz)
RAIL-TO-RAIL BUFFER
FLTR
VSET
V-I
23mV/dB
250mV TO
1.4V = 50dB
01520-001
Figure 1.
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EVALUATION KITS
AD8315 Evaluation Boards
DOCUMENTATION
Application Notes
AN-653: Improving Temperature, Stability, and Linearity
of High Dynamic Range RMS RF Power Detectors
Data Sheet
AD8315: 50 dB GSM PA Controller Data Sheet
TOOLS AND SIMULATIONS
ADIsimPLL™
ADIsimRF
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Product Selection Guide
RF Source Booklet
Technical Articles
Design a Logamp RF Pulse Detector
Detecting Fast RF Bursts using Log Amps
Log Amps and Directional Couplers Enable VSWR
Detection
Make Precise Base-Station Power Measurements
Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part I
Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part II
Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part III
Measuring the RF Power in CDMA2000 and W-CDMA High
Power Amplifiers (HPAs)
Measuring VSWR and Gain in Wireless Systems
Tutorials
Design and Operation of Automatic Gain Control Loops
for Receivers in Modern Communication Systems
DESIGN RESOURCES
AD8315 Material Declaration
PCN-PDN Information
Quality And Reliability
Symbols and Footprints
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AD8315 Data Sheet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 12
Basic Theory ................................................................................ 12
Controller-Mode Log Amps ..................................................... 13
Control Loop Dynamics ............................................................ 13
Practical Loop ............................................................................. 15
A Note About Power Equivalency ........................................... 15
Basic Connections ...................................................................... 16
Range on VSET and RFIN ........................................................ 16
Transient Response .................................................................... 16
Mobile Handset Power Control Example ............................... 18
Enable and Power-On ................................................................ 18
Input Coupling Options ............................................................ 19
Using the Chip Scale Package ................................................... 19
Evaluation Board ........................................................................ 19
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 21
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 21
REVISION HISTORY
8/2016—Rev. C to Rev. D
Changes to Figure 2 and Table 4 ..................................................... 6
Added Figure 3; Renumbered Sequentially .................................. 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 21
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 21
6/2006—Rev. B to Rev. C
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23
1/2003—Rev. 0 to Rev. B
Edits to Product Description Section ............................................ 1
Edit to Functional Block Diagram ................................................. 1
Edits to Specifications ...................................................................... 2
Edits to Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................. 3
Ordering Guide Updated ................................................................. 3
TPC 9 Replaced with New Figure .................................................. 5
Edits to TPC 27 ................................................................................. 8
Edit to Figure 1 .................................................................................. 9
Edit to Figure 3 ............................................................................... 10
Edit to Equation 9 ........................................................................... 10
Edit to Equation 10 ......................................................................... 10
Edit to Equation 11 ......................................................................... 10
Edits to Example section ............................................................... 10
Edit to Basic Connections Section ............................................... 12
Edits to Input Coupling Options Section .................................... 14
Table III Becomes Table II ............................................................. 15
Table II Recommended Components Deleted ........................... 15
Using the Chip-Scale Package Section Added ............................ 15
Edits to Evaluation Board Section ................................................ 15
Figure 12 Title Edited ..................................................................... 16
Figure 13 Title Edited ..................................................................... 16
8-Lead Chip Scale Package (CP-8) Added .................................. 17
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 17
10/1999—Revision 0: Initial Version

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