rfRXD0420/0920
Approximate LNA noise figures are listed in Table 2-3.
TABLE 2-3: LNA NOISE FIGURES
Device
Noise Figure(1)
rfRXD0420
TBD
rfRXD0920
TBD
Note 1: Approximate value
LNAIN (Pin 31) has an input impedance of approxi-
mately 26 Ω || 2 pF single-ended.
LNAOUT (Pin 3) has an open-collector output and is
pulled up to VDD via a tuned circuit.
Important: To ensure LNA stability the VSS pin (Pin 1)
must be connected to a low impedance ground.
The LNA pins are illustrated in Figure 2-3.
FIGURE 2-3: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF LNA
PINS
VDD
LNAIN
31
1.6V
0.8V
5 kΩ
VSS
LNAOUT
3
VSS
VDD
VSS
1
VSS
The gain of the LNA can be selected between High and
Low Gain modes by the LNAGAIN pin (Pin 2). LNAGAIN
is a CMOS input with hysteresis. Table 2-4 summarizes
the voltage levels and modes for LNA gain.
In the High Gain mode the LNA operates normally. In
Low Gain mode the gain of the LNA is reduced approx-
imately 25 dB, reduces total supply current, and
increases maximum input signal levels (see Electrical
Characteristics section for values).
TABLE 2-4: LNA GAIN CONTROL
LNAGAIN
< 0.8 V
> 1.4 V
Description
High Gain mode
Low Gain mode
2.4 MIXER1 and IF Preamp
MIXER1 performs down-conversion of the RF signal to
the Intermediate Frequency (IF) and is followed by an
IF preamplifier.
1IFIN (Pin 4) has an approximately 33 Ω single-ended
input impedance. The 1IFIN pin is illustrated in Figure 2-
4.
The 1IF+ (Pin 6) and 1IF- (Pin 7) are bias connections
to the MIXER1 balanced collectors. Both pins are
open-collector outputs and are individually pulled up to
VDD by a load resistor. The MIXER1 bias pins are illus-
trated in Figure 2-5.
1IFOUT (Pin 9) has an approximately 330 Ω single-
ended output impedance. The 330 Ω impedance
provides a direct match to low cost ceramic IF filters.
The 1IFOUT pins is illustrated in Figure 2-6.
FIGURE 2-4: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF MIXER1
PIN
VDD
1IFIN
4
VSS
13 Ω
13 Ω
500 µA
VSS
FIGURE 2-5: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF MIXER1
BIAS PINS
1IF+
6
VDD
20 pF
VSS
500 µA
VSS
VDD
20 pF
1IF-
7
VSS
500 µA
VSS
FIGURE 2-6: BLOCK DIAGRAM OF IF
PREAMP PIN
VDD
1IFOUT
9
130 Ω
VDD
VDD
6.8 kΩ
230 µA
VSS
VSS
2.5 IF Limiting Amplifier with RSSI
The IF Limiting Amplifier amplifies and limits the IF
signal at the 2IFIN pin (Pin 11). It also generates the
Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) signal
(Pin 21).
2.5.1 IF LIMITING AMPLIFIER
Magnitude control circuitry is used in the last stage of
the receiver to keep the signal constant for demodula-
tion. It can consist of a limiting or Automatic Gain
Control (AGC) amplifier. A limiting amplifier is
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