ARA2005 Datasheet, PDF (12/16 Pages) ANADIGICS, Inc – Reverse Amplifier with Step Attenuator

ARA2005
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Transmit Enable / Disable
The ARA2005 includes two amplification stages that
each can be shut down through external control pins
Vg1 and Vg2 (pins 7 and 22, respectively.) By
applying a slightly positive bias of typically +1.0 Volts,
the amplifier is enabled. In order to disable the
amplifier, the control pin needs to be pulled to
ground.
A practical way to implement the necessary control
is to use bias resistor networks similar to those
shown in the test circuit schematic (Figure 4.) Each
network includes a resistor shunted to ground that
serves as a pull-down to disable the amplifier when
no control voltage is applied. When a positive voltage
is applied, the network acts as a voltage divider that
presents the required +1.0 Volts to enable the
amplifier. By selecting different resistor values for
the voltage divider, the network can accommodate
different control voltage inputs.
The Vg1 and Vg2 pins may be connected together
directly, and controlled through a single resistor
network from a common control voltage.
Amplifier Bias Current
The ISET pins (8 and 21) set the bias current for the
amplification stages. Grounding these pins results
in the maximum possible current. By placing a
resistor from the pin to ground, the current can be
reduced. The recommended bias conditions use
the configuration shown in the test circuit schematic
in Figure 4.
Output Transformer
Matching the output of the ARA2005 to a 75 Ohm
load is accomplished using a 2:1 turns ratio
transformer. In addition to providing an impedance
transformation, this transformer provides the bias to
the output amplifier stage via the center tap.
The transformer also cancels even mode distortion
products and common mode signals, such as the
voltage transients that occur while enabling and
disabling the amplifiers. As a result, care must be
taken when selecting the transformer to be used at
the output. It must be capable of handling the RF
and DC power requirements without saturating the
core, and it must have adequate isolation and good
phase and amplitude balance. It also must operate
over the desired frequency and temperature range
for the intended application.
ESD Sensitivity
Electrostatic discharges can cause permanent
damage to this device. Electrostatic charges
accumulate on test equipment and the human body,
and can discharge without detection. Although the
ARA2005 has some built-in ESD protection, proper
precautions and handling are strongly
recommended. Refer to the ANADIGICS application
note on ESD precautions.
Attenuator Control
Each of the four internal attenuation stages of the
ARA2005 is controlled by a TTL-compatible logic input
at one of the attenuator control pins (13 - 16). A logic
high will enable a given attenuator stage, and a logic
low will bypass it.
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PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3
08/2001