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resources:eval:developer-kits:2to24ghz-mxfe-rf-front-end:tx-overview [11 Apr 2022 20:43] – filled out freq conversion section David Brown | resources:eval:developer-kits:2to24ghz-mxfe-rf-front-end:tx-overview [24 Jul 2023 20:23] (current) – Plot Descriptions Chance Fletcher | ||
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====== Transmitter Front End Overview & Theory Of Operation ====== | ====== Transmitter Front End Overview & Theory Of Operation ====== | ||
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+ | The following table summarizes the possible frequency conversion paths: | ||
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===== RF Output Stage ===== | ===== RF Output Stage ===== | ||
+ | The RF output stage, shown in the figure below, is comprised of a wideband [[adi> | ||
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===== Timing & Control ===== | ===== Timing & Control ===== | ||
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* Manufacturer-provided, | * Manufacturer-provided, | ||
- | * A standalone model of the ADMV8818 tunable bandpass filter configured to tune a 1GHz wide passband to the RF center frequency during frequency sweeps | + | * A standalone model of the ADMV8818 tunable bandpass filter configured to tune a 1GHz wide passband to the RF center frequency during frequency sweeps. The ADMV8818 internal bypass path is engaged above 18GHz. |
* A standalone model of the HMC882A tunable lowpass filter configured to tune its 3dB corner frequency minimize LO feedthrough and spurious | * A standalone model of the HMC882A tunable lowpass filter configured to tune its 3dB corner frequency minimize LO feedthrough and spurious | ||
* Frequency-dependent component interconnect modelling i.e. PCB trace loss approximation for DC-50GHz CPWG traces, 8mil Rogers 4003 PCB stackup | * Frequency-dependent component interconnect modelling i.e. PCB trace loss approximation for DC-50GHz CPWG traces, 8mil Rogers 4003 PCB stackup | ||
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**__Transmitter Performance (Gain, OIP3, and OP1dB), 2-24GHz, Rough Gain Levelling Implemented__** | **__Transmitter Performance (Gain, OIP3, and OP1dB), 2-24GHz, Rough Gain Levelling Implemented__** | ||
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+ | As described above, the following plot assumes PCB implementation with low loss traces. This plot shows the Gain, OIP3, and OP1dB performance of the transmitter across frequency: | ||
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+ | **__Transmitter Output Spectrum, +12dBm out @ 12.5GHz__** | ||
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+ | The following plot shows the spectral output power components of the transmitter at +12dBm input power and 12.5GHz frequency: | ||
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