CN-0072 [ADI]

Extending the Dynamic Range of the ADL5513 Logarithmic Detector Using the AD8368 Variable Gain Amplifier; 利用AD8368可变增益放大器扩展ADL5513对数检测器的动态范围
CN-0072
型号: CN-0072
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Extending the Dynamic Range of the ADL5513 Logarithmic Detector Using the AD8368 Variable Gain Amplifier
利用AD8368可变增益放大器扩展ADL5513对数检测器的动态范围

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Circuit Note  
CN-0072  
Devices Connected/Referenced  
1 MHz to 4 GHz , 80 dB Logarithmic  
Detector/Controller  
800 MHz Linear-in-dB Variable Gain  
Amplifier (VGA)  
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ADL5513  
AD8368  
Extending the Dynamic Range of the ADL5513 Logarithmic Detector  
Using the AD8368 Variable Gain Amplifier  
ADL5513 is attenuated and fed back to the gain control input of  
the AD8368, providing precise control of the power at the input  
of the ADL5513. Using this approach, the dynamic range of the  
circuit is increased to 95 dB with excellent temperature stability  
(see Figure 2). The output voltage is linear in dB with respect to  
the input signal.  
CIRCUIT FUNCTION AND BENEFITS  
This circuit provides a solution for increasing the dynamic  
range of the ADL5513 logarithmic detector. This is  
accomplished by adding an AD8368 variable gain amplifier  
(VGA) at the input of the ADL5513. The VOUT signal from the  
VPOS  
VPOS VPOS1 VPOS2 VPOS3  
1nF  
5.6pF  
GND  
VPOS  
VPOS  
VPOS2  
215Ω  
INPUT  
10nF  
0Ω  
C7  
1000pF  
VPSI  
VPSI  
INPT  
C12  
1nF  
C15  
0.1µF  
10nH  
VPOS3  
ICOM  
10kΩ  
MODE  
VPSI  
VPSO  
VPSO  
OUTP  
AD8368  
VPOS1  
C12  
1nF  
C15  
0Ω  
10nF  
0Ω  
0.1µF  
VOUT  
VPSI  
VPOS  
VOUT  
TADJ  
0.1µF  
12  
1
2 INHI  
OCOM  
ENBL  
47nF  
1kΩ  
C10  
1nF  
VSET 11  
ADL5513  
52.3Ω  
3 INLO  
4
COMM 10  
BAND-PASS  
120MHz  
1nF  
10nF  
VPOS  
9
1kΩ  
VTADJ = 0.89V  
100pF  
Z1  
0.1µF  
VPOS  
1kΩ  
Figure 1.ADL5513 Logarithmic Detector and AD8368 VGA Providing 95 dB Dynamic Range at 120 MHz (Simplified Schematic)  
Note: VPOS = +5 V  
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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION  
1.750  
1.625  
1.500  
1.375  
1.250  
1.125  
1.000  
0.875  
0.750  
0.625  
0.500  
0.375  
0.250  
3.0  
The ADL5513 logarithmic detector dynamic range can be  
extended by adding a separate VGA whose gain control input is  
derived directly from VOUT. This extends the dynamic range by  
the gain control range of the VGA. For the overall measurement  
to remain linear in dB, the VGA must provide a linear-in-dB  
(exponential) gain control function. The VGA gain must  
decrease with an increase in its gain bias in the same way as the  
ADL5513. Alternatively, an inverting op amp with suitable level  
shifting can be used. It is convenient to select a VGA that needs  
only a single 5.0 V supply and is capable of generating a single-  
ended output. All of these conditions are met by the AD8368.  
Figure 1 shows the simplified schematic. Using the inverse gain  
mode (MODE pin low) of the AD8368, its gain decreases on a  
slope of 37.5 mV/dB to a minimum value of −12 dB for a gain  
voltage (VGAIN) of 1.0 V. The voltage, VGAIN, required by the  
AD8368 is 50% of the output of the ADL5513. To scale this  
voltage, it is necessary to insert a voltage divider at the output of  
the ADL5513. Over the 1.5 V range from the output of the  
ADL5513, the gain of the AD8368 varies by (0.5 × 1.5 V)÷  
(37.5 mV/dB), or 20 dB. Combined with the 75 dB gain span (at  
120 MHz) of the ADL5513, this results in a 1.5 V change in  
2.5  
2.0  
1.5  
1.0  
0.5  
0
–0.5  
–1.0  
–1.5  
–2.0  
–2.5  
–3.0  
V
V
V
+25°C  
–40°C  
+85°C  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
ERROR +25°C  
ERROR –40°C  
ERROR +85°C  
–90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10  
0
10  
20  
P
(dBm)  
IN  
Figure 2. Output and Conformance for the AD8368/ADL5513 Extended  
Dynamic Range Circuit at 120 MHz  
COMMON VARIATIONS  
The application circuit described here can be modified for any  
IF frequency within the operating range of the AD8368 and  
ADL5513 by selecting the appropriate band-pass filter. For  
operation above 800 MHz, the ADL5330 can be used in place of  
the AD8368. The ADL5330 VGA can be used at frequencies  
between 10 MHz and 3 GHz. Using the ADL5330 also requires  
an inverter between the ADL5330 gain pin and the gain control  
voltage from the ADL5513. A single-supply operational  
amplifier such as the AD8061 can be configured for use as an  
inverter in this application.  
V
OUT for a 95 dB change at the input to the AD8368.  
Due to the amplification of out-of-band noise by the AD8368, a  
band-pass filter is used between the AD8368 and ADL5513 to  
increase the low-signal sensitivity. The VGA amplifies low  
power signals and attenuates high power signals to fit them in  
the detectable range of the ADL5513. If an amplifier with higher  
gain and lower noise figure is used, better than 90 dB sensitivity  
can be achieved for use in a receive-signal-strength-indicator  
(RSSI) application.  
LEARN MORE  
Figure 2 shows the data results of the extended dynamic range  
at 120 MHz and the corresponding error in VOUT  
MT-073 Tutorial, High Speed Variable Gain Amplifiers (VGAs).  
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Analog Devices.  
Due to the high frequencies and wide dynamic ranges involved,  
the circuit must be constructed on a multilayer PC board that  
has at least one layer for the ground plane. Each IC power pin  
must be decoupled with a 0.1 µF low inductance ceramic  
capacitor as shown in Figure 1. Some power pins have an  
additional smaller value decoupling capacitor (low ESL) for  
extremely high frequencies. The “0 Ω” resistors on the  
schematic represent optional small resistor values (less than  
10 Ω) or ferrite beads that may be added for more decoupling.  
The data sheets for the ADL5513 and the AD8368 show the  
optimal layouts of the respective evaluation boards.  
MT-077 Tutorial, Log Amp Basics. Analog Devices.  
MT-078 Tutorial, High Frequency Log Amps. Analog Devices.  
MT-101 Tutorial, Decoupling Techniques. Analog Devices.  
Data Sheets  
AD8061 Data Sheet.  
AD8368 Data Sheet.  
ADL5330 Data Sheet.  
ADL5513 Data Sheet.  
On the underside of both the ADL5513 and the AD8368 chip  
scale package there is an exposed paddle. This paddle is  
internally connected to the ground of the chip. Solder the  
paddle to the low impedance ground plane on the PCB to  
ensure specified electrical performance and to provide thermal  
relief. It is also recommended that the ground planes on all  
layers under the paddle be stitched together with vias to reduce  
thermal impedance.  
REVISION HISTORY  
7/09—Revision 0: Initial Version  
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