Multichannel ISM Band
FSK/GFSK/OOK/GOOK/ASK Transmitter
ADF7012
FEATURES
Single-chip, low power UHF transmitter
75 MHz to 1 GHz frequency operation
Multichannel operation using fractional-N PLL
2.3 V to 3.6 V operation
On-board regulator
Programmable output power
−16 dBm to +14 dBm, 0.4 dB steps
Data rates: dc to 179.2 kbps
Low current consumption
868 MHz, 10 dBm, 21 mA
433 MHz, 10 dBm, 17 mA
315 MHz, 0 dBm, 10 mA
Programmable low battery voltage indicator
24-lead TSSOP
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADF7012 is a low power FSK/GFSK/OOK/GOOK/ASK
UHF transmitter designed for short-range devices (SRDs). The
output power, output channels, deviation frequency, and mod-
ulation type are programmable by using four, 32-bit registers.
The fractional-N PLL and VCO with external inductor enable
the user to select any frequency in the 75 MHz to 1 GHz band.
The fast lock times of the fractional-N PLL make the ADF7012
suitable in fast frequency hopping systems. The fine frequency
deviations available and PLL phase noise performance facilitates
narrow-band operation.
There are five selectable modulation schemes: binary frequency
shift keying (FSK), Gaussian frequency shift keying (GFSK),
binary on-off keying (OOK), Gaussian on-off keying (GOOK),
and amplitude shift keying (ASK). In the compensation register,
the output can be moved in <1 ppm steps so that indirect com-
pensation for frequency error in the crystal reference can be made.
A simple 3-wire interface controls the registers. In power-down,
the part has a typical quiescent current of <0.1 μA.
APPLICATIONS
Low cost wireless data transfer
Security systems
RF remote controls
Wireless metering
Secure keyless entry
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
PRINTED
INDUCTOR
OSC1
OSC2
CLK
OUT
L1
L2
C
VCO
OOK\ASK
÷CLK
VCO
PA
DV
DD
÷R
PFD/
CHARGE
PUMP
V
DD
RF
OUT
RF
GND
DGND
LDO
REGULATOR
C
REG
OOK\ASK
TxCLK
+FRACTIONAL N
TxDATA
LE
DATA
CLK
FSK\GFSK
Σ-Δ
PLL LOCK
DETECT
BATTERY
MONITOR
MUXOUT
R
SET
04617-0-001
SERIAL
INTERFACE
FREQUENCY
COMPENSATION
CENTER
FREQUENCY
MUXOUT
CE
AGND
Figure 1.
Rev. A
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ADF7012
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Timing Characteristics..................................................................... 5
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
Transistor Count ........................................................................... 6
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 8
315 MHz ........................................................................................ 8
433 MHz ........................................................................................ 9
868 MHz ...................................................................................... 10
Circuit Description ......................................................................... 12
PLL Operation ............................................................................ 12
Crystal Oscillator ........................................................................ 12
Crystal Compensation Register ................................................ 12
Clock Out Circuit ....................................................................... 12
Loop Filter ................................................................................... 13
Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO) ..................................... 13
Voltage Regulators ...................................................................... 13
FSK Modulation.......................................................................... 13
GFSK Modulation ...................................................................... 14
Power Amplifier ......................................................................... 14
GOOK Modulation .................................................................... 15
Output Divider ........................................................................... 16
MUXOUT Modes....................................................................... 16
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 17
Choosing the External Inductor Value .................................... 17
Choosing the Crystal/PFD Value ............................................. 17
Tips on Designing the Loop Filter ........................................... 18
PA Matching................................................................................ 18
Transmit Protocol and Coding Considerations ..................... 18
Application Examples .................................................................... 19
315 MHz Operation ................................................................... 20
433 MHz Operation ................................................................... 21
868 MHz Operation ................................................................... 22
915 MHz Operation ................................................................... 23
Register Descriptions ..................................................................... 24
Register 0: R Register ................................................................. 24
Register 1: N-Counter Latch ..................................................... 25
Register 2: Modulation Register ............................................... 26
Register 3: Function Register .................................................... 27
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 28
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 28
REVISION HISTORY
6/09—Rev.
0 to Rev. A
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Table 4 ............................................................................ 7
Changes to Crystal Oscillator Section ......................................... 12
Changes to Loop Filter Section ..................................................... 13
Changes to GFSK Modulation Section ........................................ 14
Changes to Choosing the External Inductor Value Section ..... 17
Changes to Component Values—Crystal: 3.6864 MHz ............ 20
Changes to Component Values—Crystal: 4.9152 MHz ............ 21
Changes to Component Values—Crystal: 4.9152 MHz ............ 22
Changes to Component Values—Crystal: 10 MHz.................... 23
Added Register Headings Throughout ........................................ 24
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 28
10/04—Revision 0: Initial Version
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ADF7012
SPECIFICATIONS
DV
DD
= 2.3 V – 3.6 V; AGND = DGND = 0 V; T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted. Operating temperature range is −40°C to +85°C.
Table 1.
Parameter
RF OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Operating Frequency
Phase Frequency Detector
MODULATION PARAMETERS
Data Rate FSK/GFSK
Data Rate ASK/OOK
Deviation FSK/GFSK
GFSK BT
ASK Modulation Depth
OOK Feedthrough (PA Off )
POWER AMPLIFIER PARAMETERS
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 3.6 V
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 3.0 V
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 2.3 V
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 3.6 V
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 3.0 V
Maximum Power Setting, DV
DD
= 2.3 V
PA Programmability
POWER SUPPLIES
DV
DD
Current Consumption
315 MHz, 0 dBm/5 dBm
433 MHz, 0 dBm/10 dBm
868 MHz, 0 dBm/10 dBm/14 dBm
915 MHz, 0 dBm/10 dBm/14 dBm
VCO Current Consumption
Crystal Oscillator Current
Consumption
Regulator Current Consumption
Power-Down Current
REFERENCE INPUT
Crystal Reference Frequency
Single-Ended Reference Frequency
Crystal Power-On Time 3.4 MHz/26
MHz
Single-Ended Input Level
B Version
75/1000
F
RF
/128
179.2
64
PFD/2
14
511 × PFD/2
14
0.5
25
−40
−80
14
13.5
12.5
14.5
14
13
0.4
2.3/3.6
8/14
10/18
14/21/32
16/24/35
1/8
190
280
0.1/1
3.4/26
3.4/26
1.8/2.2
CMOS levels
Unit
Conditions/Comments
MHz min/max VCO range adjustable using external inductor; divide-by-2, -4, -8
options may be required
Hz min
kbps
Kbps
Hz min
Hz max
typ
dB max
dBm typ
dBm typ
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB typ
V min/V max
mA typ
mA typ
mA typ
mA typ
mA min/max
μA typ
μA typ
μA typ/max
MHz min/max
MHz min/max
ms typ
CE to clock enable valid
Refer to the LOGIC INPUTS parameter. Applied OSC 2,
oscillator circuit disabled.
DV
DD
= 3.0 V, PA is matched into 50 Ω, I
VCO
= min
Using 1 MHz loop bandwidth
Based on US FCC 15.247 specifications for ACP; higher data rates
are achievable depending on local regulations
For example, 10 MHz PFD − deviation min = ±610 Hz
For example, 10 MHz PFD − deviation max = ±311.7 kHz
F
RF
= F
VCO
F
RF
= F
VCO
/2
F
RF
= 915 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
F
RF
= 915 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
F
RF
= 915 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
F
RF
= 433 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
F
RF
= 433 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
F
RF
= 433 MHz, PA is matched into 50 Ω
PA output = −20 dBm to +13 dBm
VCO current consumption is programmable
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ADF7012
Parameter
PHASE-LOCKED LOOP PARAMETERS
VCO Gain
315 MHz
433 MHz
868 MHz
915 MHz
VCO Tuning Range
Spurious (IVCO Min/Max)
Charge Pump Current
Setting [00]
Setting [01]
Setting [10]
Setting [11]
Phase Noise (In band)
1
315 MHz
433 MHz
868 MHz
915 MHz
Phase Noise (Out of Band)
1
315 MHz
433 MHz
868 MHz
915 MHz
Harmonic Content (Second)
2
Harmonic Content (Third)
2
Harmonic Content (Others)
2
Harmonic Content (Second)
2
Harmonic Content (Third)
2
Harmonic Content (Others)
2
LOGIC INPUTS
Input High Voltage, V
INH
Input Low Voltage, V
INL
Input Current, I
INH
/I
INL
Input Capacitance, C
IN
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Output High Voltage, V
OH
Output High Current, I
OH
,
Output Low Voltage, V
OL
1
2
B Version
Unit
Conditions/Comments
22
24
80
88
0.3/2.0
−65/−70
0.3
0.9
1.5
2.1
−85
−83
−80
−80
−103
−104
−115
−114
−20
−30
−27
−24
−14
−19
0.7 × DV
DD
0.2 × DV
DD
±1
4.0
DV
DD
− 0.4
500
0.4
MHz/V typ
MHz/V typ
MHz/V typ
MHz/V typ
V min/max
dBc
mA typ
mA typ
mA typ
mA typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc/Hz typ
dBc typ
dBc typ
dBc typ
dBc typ
dBc typ
dBc typ
V min
V max
μA max
pF max
V min
μA max
V max
VCO divide-by-2 active
VCO divide-by-2 active
I
VCO
is programmable
Referring to DB[7:6] in Function Register
Referring to DB[7:6] in Function Register
Referring to DB[7:6] in Function Register
Referring to DB[7:6] in Function Register
PFD = 10 MHz, 5 kHz offset, I
VCO
= 2 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 5 kHz offset, I
VCO
= 2 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 5 kHz offset, I
VCO
= 3 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 5 kHz offset, I
VCO
= 3 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 1 MHz offset, I
VCO
= 2 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 1 MHz offset, I
VCO
= 2 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 1 MHz offset, I
VCO
= 3 mA
PFD = 10 MHz, 1 MHz offset, I
VCO
= 3 mA
F
RF
= F
VCO
F
RF
= F
VCO
/N (where N = 2, 4, 8)
CMOS output chosen
I
OL
= 500 μA
Measurements made with N
FRAC
= 2048.
Measurements made without harmonic filter.
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ADF7012
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
DV
DD
= 3 V ± 10%; AGND = DGND = 0 V; T
A
= T
MIN
to T
MAX
, unless otherwise noted.
Table 2.
Parameter
t
1
t
2
t
3
t
4
t
5
t
6
t
7
Limit at T
MIN
to T
MAX
(B Version)
20
10
10
25
25
10
20
t
4
CLK
Unit
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
ns min
t
5
Test Conditions/Comments
LE setup time
Data-to-clock setup time
Data-to-clock hold time
Clock high duration
Clock low duration
Clock-to-LE setup time
LE pulse width
t
2
DATA
DB23 (MSB)
DB22
t
3
DB2
DB1
(CONTROL BIT C2)
DB0 (LSB)
(CONTROL BIT C1)
t
7
LE
t
1
LE
t
6
04617-0-002
Figure 2. Timing Diagram
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