ANALOG DEVICES EVAL-ADL7078 High Survivability Low Noise Amplifier User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- Analog Devices
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User Guide | EVAL-ADL7078
UG-2151
Evaluating the ADL7078 High Survivability, Low Noise Amplifier, 1 GHz to 20 GHz
FEATURES
- 2-layer Rogers 4350B evaluation board
- End launch, 2.9 mm RF connectors
- Through calibration path (depopulated)
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
- ADL7078-EVALZ evaluation board
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- RF signal generator
- RF spectrum analyzer
- RF network analyzer
- 5 V, 500 mA power supply
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
- ADL7078 data sheet
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADL7078-EVALZ is a 2-layer printed circuit board (PCB) fabricated from 10
mil thick, Rogers 4350B, and copper clad.
The RFIN and RFOUT ports on the ADL7078-EVALZ are populated with 2.9 mm,
female coaxial connectors, and the corresponding RF traces have a 50 Ω
characteristic impedance. The ADL7078-EVALZ is populated with components
suitable for use over the entire −40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.
To calibrate board trace losses, a through calibration path, THRUCAL, is
provided between the J1 and J2 connectors. J1 and J2 must be populated with RF
connectors to use the through calibration path. For the through calibration
path performance, see Table 1 and Figure 4.
Access the ADL7078-EVALZ ground path and the VDD pin through the surface-mount
technology (SMT) test point connectors, GND, and VDD. A supplementary test
point for VBIAS is included for simple access on the RBIAS pin (for the test
point locations, see Figure 6).
The RF traces on the ADL7078-EVALZ are 50 Ω, grounded, coplanar waveguide. The
package ground leads and the exposed pads connect directly to the ground
plane. Multiple vias connect the top and bottom ground planes with particular
focus on the area directly beneath the ground paddle to provide adequate
electrical conduction and thermal conduction.
The power-supply decoupling capacitors on the ADL7078-EVALZ represent the
configuration used to characterize and qualify the device.
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS.
Full specifications on the ADL7078 are available in the ADL7078 data sheet
available from Analog Devices, Inc., and must be consulted with this user
guide when using the ADL7078-EVALZ evaluation board.
ADL7078-EVALZ EVALUATION BOARD PHOTOGRAPHS
Figure 1.
ADL7078-EVALZ Primary Side| 
Figure 2. ADL7078-EVALZ Secondary Side
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REVISION HISTORY
10/2023—Revision 0: Initial Version
OPERATING THE ADL7078-EVALZ
A 5 V, 500 mA power supply is required to provide the bias to the ADL7078 when
using the ADL7078-EVALZ. Connect the 5 V power supply to the VBIAS and VDD
test points. Connect the ground reference to the GND test point.
For the recommended resistor values to achieve different supply currents,
refer to the ADL7078 data sheet. The default value of the external resistor,
R1, connected on the ADL7078-EVALZ is 698 Ω, which is the same value used to
characterize the ADL7078.
The following bias conditions are recommended to achieve the performance
specified in the ADL7078 data sheet: supply voltage (VDD) = 5 V, quiescent
current (IDQ) = 175 mA, and bias resistance (RBIAS) = 698 Ω.
Figure 3.
Operating Block Diagram of ADL7078-EVALZ
RECOMMENDED BIAS SEQUENCING
During Power-Up
To power up the ADL7078-EVALZ, follow this bias sequence:
- Tie VBIAS and VDD together.
- Connect the VBIAS and VDD power supply.
- Set the VBIAS and VDD supply to 5 V.
- Apply the RF input signal.
During Power-Down
To power down the ADL7078-EVALZ, follow this bias sequence:
- Turn off the RF input signal.
- Set the VBIAS and VDD supply to 0 V.
Figure 4. Insertion Loss and Return Loss of the Through
Calibration Path
Table 1. Insertion Loss of the Through Calibration Path
Frequency (GHz)| Insertion Loss (dB)| Input Return Loss (dB)|
Output Return Loss (dB)
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1| −0.03| −43.9| −50.70
3| −0.14| −35.6| −41.40
5| −0.26| −32.32| −30.77
7| −0.36| −25.39| −25.08
9| −0.43| −33.40| −31.92
11| −0.53| −22.17| −22.16
13| −0.67| −17.38| −17.26
15| −0.70| −20.14| −20.03
17| −0.74| −28.62| −29.02
19| −1.01| −14.44| −14.75
21| −1.17| −13.91| −14.02
23| −1.11| −22.94| −27.57
25| −1.59| −10.48| −10.65
EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC AND ASSEMBLY DRAWING
Figure 5.
ADL7078-EVALZ Schematic
Figure 6. ADL7078-EVALZ Assembly Drawing
(J1 and J2 Are Not Installed)
ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 2. ADL7078-EVALZ Bill of Materials
Reference Designator| Description| Manufacturer| Part
Number
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C1| Ceramic capacitor, 0.01 µF, 25 V, 5%, X7R, 0402| Kemet| C0402C103J3RACTU
C2, C3| Capacitor, 100 pF, 50 V, 5%, 0402| Samsung| CL05C101JB5NNNC
RFIN, RFOUT| Connectors, 2.9 mm, jack edge| SRI Connector Gage Co.|
25-146-1000-92
VDD, AGND, VBIAS| Connectors, SMT test points| Keystone Electronics| 5016
J1, J2| Connectors, 2.9 mm, jack edge, do not install (DNI)| SRI Connector
Gage Co.| 25-146-1000-92
R1| Resistor, 698 kΩ, surface-mount device (SMD), 1%, 1/10 W, 0402| Panasonic|
ERJ2RKF6980X
R2| Resistor, 0 Ω, SMD, jumper, 1/10 W, 0402 (DNI)| Panasonic| ERJ-2GE0R00X
U1| Gallium arsenide (GaAs), pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor
(pHEMT), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), 1 GHz to 20 GHz|
Analog Devices, Inc.| ADL7078
ESD Caution
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit
boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features
patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices
subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be
taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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