AD8312 50 MHz TO 3.5 GHz, 45 dB RF Detector

Its high sensitivity allows measurement at low power levels, thus reducing the amount of power that needs to be coupled to the detector. It is essentially a voltage-responding device, with a typical signal range of 1.25 mV to 224 mV rms or −45 dBm to 0 dBm, referencing 50 Ω. For convenience, the signal is internally ac-coupled, using a 5 pF capacitor to a load of 3 kΩ in shunt with 1.3 pF. This high-pass coupling, with a corner at approximately 16 MHz, determines the lowest operating frequency. Therefore, the source may be dc grounded. The AD8312 output, VOUT, increases from close to ground to about 1.2 V because the input signal level increases from 1.25 mV to 224 mV. A capacitor may be connected between the VOUT and CFLT pins when it is desirable to increase the time interval over which averaging of the input waveform occurs. The AD8312 is available in a 6-ball, 1.0 mm × 1.5 mm, wafer-level chip scale package and consumes 4.2 mA from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply. Applications Cellular handsets (GSM, CDMA, WCDMA) RSSI and TSSI for wireless terminal devices Transmitter power measurement

The AD8312 is a complete, low cost subsystem for the measurement of RF signals in the frequency range of 50 MHz to 3.5 GHz. It has a typical dynamic range of 45 dB and is intended for use in a wide variety of cellular handsets and other wireless devices. It provides a wider dynamic range and better accuracy than possible using discrete diode detectors. In particular, its temperature stability is excellent over the full operating range of −40°C to +85°C.

Its high sensitivity allows measurement at low power levels, thus reducing the amount of power that needs to be coupled to the detector. It is essentially a voltage-responding device, with a typical signal range of 1.25 mV to 224 mV rms or −45 dBm to 0 dBm, referencing 50 Ω.

For convenience, the signal is internally ac-coupled, using a 5 pF capacitor to a load of 3 kΩ in shunt with 1.3 pF. This high-pass coupling, with a corner at approximately 16 MHz, determines the lowest operating frequency. Therefore, the source may be dc grounded.

The AD8312 output, VOUT, increases from close to ground to about 1.2 V because the input signal level increases from 1.25 mV to 224 mV. A capacitor may be connected between the VOUT and CFLT pins when it is desirable to increase the time interval over which averaging of the input waveform occurs.

The AD8312 is available in a 6-ball, 1.0 mm × 1.5 mm, wafer-level chip scale package and consumes 4.2 mA from a 2.7 V to 5.5 V supply.

Applications
  • Cellular handsets (GSM, CDMA, WCDMA)
  • RSSI and TSSI for wireless terminal devices
  • Transmitter power measurement
Features and Benefits
  • Complete RF detector function
  • Typical range: −45 dBm to 0 dBm, referencing 50 Ω
  • Frequency response from 50 MHz to 3.5 GHz
  • Temperature-stable linear-in-dB response
      Accurate to 3.5 GHz
  • Rapid Response: 85/120 ns (rise/fall)
  • Low Power: 12 mW at 2.7 V
  • RF & Microwave
    Data Sheets
    Documentnote
    AD8312: 50 MHz to 3.5 GHz, 45 dB RF Detector Data Sheet (Rev. B)PDF 1.33 M
    Application Notes
    Documentnote
    AN-1040: RF Power Calibration Improves Performance of Wireless Transmitters (Rev. 0)PDF 152 kB
    AN-617: MicroCSP Wafer Level Chip Scale Package
    6-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP] (CB-6) Tape and Reel Dimensions (WLCSP)
    PDF 247.74 K
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Documentnote
    What is an RF Detector, and how is it used?PDF 344.98 K
    Product Highlight
    Documentnote
    Order Information
    Part NumberPackagePacking QtyTemp RangePrice 100-499Price 1000+RoHS
    AD8312ACBZ-P2 Production6 Ball WLCSP (1.0x1.5mm)OTH 250-40 to 85C1.321.32Y
    AD8312ACBZ-P7 Production6 Ball WLCSP (1.0x1.5mm)OTH 3000-40 to 85C01.27Y
    Evaluation Boards
    Part NumberDescriptionPriceRoHS
    AD8312-EVALZEvaluation Board100.19Y
    Reference Materials
    AD8312: 50 MHz to 3.5 GHz, 45 dB RF Detector Data Sheet (Rev. B) ad8312
    AN-1040: RF Power Calibration Improves Performance of Wireless Transmitters (Rev. 0) ad8307
    AN-1040: RF功率校准提高无线发射机的性能 (Rev. 0) ad8307
    AN-617: MicroCSP Wafer Level Chip Scale Package adg819
    6-Ball Wafer Level Chip Scale Package [WLCSP] (CB-6) adg819
    What is an RF Detector, and how is it used? ad8310
    RF Source Booklet adf9010
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    Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part II ad640
    Measurement and Control of RF Power, Part III ad640
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