Avago ALM-1912 GPS前端接收方案

Avago 公司的ALM-1912 是GPS前端模块,包括有GPS FBAR滤波器和高增益低噪音放大器(LNA). ALM-1912具有非常低的噪音和极好Cell/PCS/WLAN频带抑制,在1.575GHz,Vdd = 2.7V和Idd = 6mA时,增益为19.3 dB, NF = 1.62 dB, IIP3 = +1.5 dBm,IP1dB = -8 dBm,主要用作GPS前端模块.本文介绍了ALM-1912主要特性和指标, 应用电路, 演示和应用电路元件表以及演示和应用电路框图与S参数测量参考平面.

Avago Technologies’ALM-1912 is a GPS front-end module that combines a GPS FBAR filter with high-gain low-noise amplifier (LNA).The LNA uses Avago Technologies’ proprietary GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT process to achieve high gain with very low noise figure and high linearity. Noise figure distribution is very tightly controlled.

A CMOS-compatible shutdown pin is included either for turning the LNA on/off or for current adjustment. The filter use Avago Technologies’ leading-edge FBAR filter for low GPS band insertion loss and exceptional rejection at Cellular, PCS and WLAN band frequencies.

The low noise figure and high gain, coupled with low current consumption make it suitable for use in critical low-power GPS applications or during low-battery situations.

ALM-1912主要特性:

Very Low Noise Figure

Exceptional Cell/PCS/WLAN-Band rejection

Low external component count

Fully-matched at RF input and RF output

Shutdown current : < 1 uA

CMOS compatible shutdown pin (SD)

ESD : > 3kV at RFin pin

2.9 x 2.0 x 0.95 mm size

Adjustable bias current via single external resistor/voltage

Lead-free and Halogen free

Specifications (Typical performance @ 25℃)

At 1.575GHz, Vdd = 2.7V, Idd = 6mA

Gain = 19.3 dB

NF = 1.62 dB

IIP3 = +1.5 dBm

IP1dB = -8 dBm

S11 = -9.5 dB

S22 =-13.5 dB

Cell-Band Rejection: > 57dBc

PCS-Band Rejection: > 53dBc

WLAN-Band Rejection: > 52dBc

ALM-1912应用:

GPS Front-end Module

图1.ALM-1912应用电路


图2.ALM-1912演示和应用电路元件表

图3.ALM-1912演示和应用电路框图

Notes

The module is fully matched at the input and output RF pins. Both these pins also have built-in coupling and DC-blocking capacitors. Best noise performance is obtained using high-Q wirewound inductors. This circuit demonstrates that low noise figures are obtainable with standard 0402 chip inductors.

C2 and L2 form a matching network that affects the frequency response and linearity of the LNA, these can be tuned to optimize gain and return loss.

L1 and R1 isolates the demoboard from external disturbances during measurement. It is not needed in actual application. Likewise, C1 and C3 mitigate the effect of external noise pickup on the Vdd and Vsd lines respectively. These components are not required in actual operation.

Bias control is achieved by either varying the Vsd voltage with/without R2, or fixing the Vsd voltage to Vdd and adjusting R2 for the desired current.

R2 = 4.7Kohm will result 6mA when Vdd = Vsd = 2.7V. R2 = 2.7Kohm for 4mA when Vdd = Vsd = 1.8V & R2 = 15Kohm for 4mA when Vdd = Vsd =2.8V.

图4.ALM-1912 S参数测量参考平面