agenda introduction overview of rf design process case study: rf front-end low-noise amplifier...
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Agenda
Introduction Overview of RF Design Process Case Study: RF Front-End
Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA) Duplexer Power Amplifier
Measurement for Design Passive Device Characterization Active Device Parameter
Extraction Summary
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Design Cycle Case Study: LNA
Design
Build physicalproto & test
Integrate
Simulate(Circuit & System)
Modify designto match proto
Good
Good
LNA Design
Concept
Design
Integration
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LNA
Power Amp
Duplexer
Freq. = 1880 MHz +/- 50 MHz min. Pout (1 dB) = +25 dBm min Psat = +27 dBm min Gain = + 24 dB min
Freq. = 1960 MHz +/- 50 MHz min Gain = + 25 dB min NF < 2.5 dB
Freq. lower band = 1880 MHz +/- 30 MHz Freq. upper band = 1960 MHz +/- 30 MHz
The first part of the case The first part of the case study will focus on the LNAstudy will focus on the LNA
The first part of the case The first part of the case study will focus on the LNAstudy will focus on the LNA
Concept: System-Level Design(Simple PCS-band transceiver front end)
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How do I design a low-noise amplifier?
Talk with experienced people
Textbooks
Magazines (e.g., RF Design)
Classes
Purchase from third-party
What Are My Resources?
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A typical low-noise device
Choosing a Device
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Gtotal
, NF total
G1 NF1, G2 NF2, G3 NF3,
Amplifier Stage Design
Output Matchin
g Networ
k
Input Matchin
g Networ
k
Active Device
Biasing Networ
k
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Transistor Biasing
Decide on bias currents and voltages Find values for biasing resistors Verify values using DC analysis with the nonlinear model Design from available power supplies Check power dissipation
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Noise Circles:
Min. Noise: 1.8 dB+0.25 dB+0.50 dB
Gain Circles:
Max. Gain: 8.6 dB-1.0 dB-2.0 dB
Notice that the match for maximum gain is not the same as the match for minimum noise figure
Input Matching Network
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Add series inductance on impedance chart
Add shunt capacitance on admittance chart
s22
Output Matching Network
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Refining your Design
ground vias
transmission line tees
library parts or measuredcomponents
transmission line step
from ideal...
…closer to reality
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Refine Design with Library Parts
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Adding Interconnection Refinements
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Measured vs. Ideal Capacitors
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Performance Optimization
Goals
S21
S11
NF
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Component Value
If a random ended here, then a gradient would move toward this value
... but, if a random ended here, then a gradient would move toward this value
Err
or
Funct
ion
Random: approaches global minimum error function
Gradient: zeros-in on local minimum error function
Discrete: necessary when designing with vendor parts
Search Methods
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Things to look for when troubleshooting:
Stability at all frequencies
Biasing problems
System interactions
region of possible oscillation
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Problems with the Breadboard
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Hypothesis: collector impedance is too high at lower frequencies
Remove oscillation by lowering collector impedance at problem frequencies (while maintaining correct impedance in the desired band)
Shorted stub on the collector
Removing the Oscillation
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Three stages–Stages 1 & 2: low-noise (identical stages)–Stage 3: supply the rest of the desired gain
Stability: if even one stage is conditionally stable, circuit may oscillateMatching: small mismatches individually, can become worse collectively
Combining Issues
Combined Breadboard
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Build the Prototype
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Layout & Design Synchronization
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Bias up circuit - check voltages Physical check to see if any resistor, device, etc. is
warm Check for oscillations If all looks good -- measure
HACTIVE CHANNEL
RESPONSE
STIMULUS
ENTRY
INSTRUMENT STATE R CHANNEL
R L T S
HP-IB STATUS
NETWORK ANALYZER
50 MHz-20GHz
PORT 2PORT 1
gaininput/output matches
8563A SPECTRUM ANALYZER 9 kHz - 26.5 GHz
noise figureoscillations
Design Verification
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Simulated Gain and Match
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CH1 S21 log MAG 10 dB/ REF 10 dB
Cor
PRm
CH2 S22 log MAG REF 0 dB5 dB/
START 100.000 000 MHz STOP 3 000.000 000 MHz
Cor
PRm
1
1
1_ 30.518 dB
2
1
1_:-17.038 dB 1 960.000 000 MHz
Measured Gain and Output Match
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HP 8590 E-Series Spectrum Analyzer w/HP 85719A Noise Figure Personality
HP 346 Broadband Noise Source
8563A SPECTRUM ANALYZER 9 kHz - 26.5 GHz
DUT
HP 87405A Pre-amp
HP 8970B Noise Figure Meter
HP 346 Broadband Noise Source
138 19.7
3.87
DUT
Medium accuracy (± 0.5 dB) Variable IF bandwidths Averaging Measurement versatility
Measuring Noise Figure
Both solutions measure:Noise figure and gainCW or swept frequency
High accuracy (± 0.1 dB)
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Simulated Noise Figure
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Measured Noise Figure
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Things discovered in the matching
step should be added to the circuit design
Included in design
Not included in
design
–ideal elements–input match–output match–bias network
–vias–library parts–measured parts–tees & steps–interactions
–bends–non-ideal bias components
Results Matching
Kn
ow
n
eff
ects
Un
kn
ow
n
eff
ects
Modify Circuit Design to Match Proto
Design
Build physicalproto & test
Integrate
Simulate(Circuit & System)
Modify designto match proto
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A small (few percent) change in a design parameter has a large effect on the response
(many dBs)
Maximum performance margin can be near a cliff
Component Value(Cload, pF)
Performance(Gain, dB)
MinimumPerformance
PerformanceMargin
Failures
Tolerance Range
Performance Optimization Weakness
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Yield Optimization can reduce performance
margin to reduce circuit sensitivity
A moderate (5 - 10%) change in a design parameter has a small effect on the response
(fraction of a dB)
Component Value(Cload, pF)
Performance(Gain, dB)
Yield Optimized
Design Specification
PerformanceMargin
Tolerance Range
Yield Optimized Value
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Yield AnalysisThe Effect of Manufacturing Tolerances
When values vary within tolerance, performance can
degrade significantly!
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performance optimization goals
yield optimization goals
Optimization Goals Performance vs. Yield
Yield Optimization Goals can be less stringent, no longer need to
add performance margin.
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If the component's value were held to just this bin's value, the circuit's overall
yield would be 95% instead of just 84%
Nominal Value is Centered,
Tolerance too WideNominal Value is
Centered,Tolerance OK
or Perhaps too Narrow
Move Design Center to the Right
YieldYield vs. Component Value
Sensitivity Histograms
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Passband
54% yield
LNA ExampleYield with 10% Tolerances
Optimization Goals: Gain > 6.5 dB S11 < -10 NF < 2.5
Tolerance: 10%
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Variable = IPLENL
LNA ExampleSensitivity Histograms
Yield would increase if we chose a larger
nominal value
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98% yield
LNA ExampleYield After Design Centering
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98% yield
Variable = IPLENL
Sensitivity HistogramAfter Design Centering
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critical length
non-critical length
stopband of 1.88 GHz filter at passband of 1.96 GHz filter
passband of 1.88 GHz filter
Duplexer Design
Duplexer constructed of two separate bandpass filters Stopband of one filter must not interfere with passband of
other filter (and vice versa) Each filter was measured, then combination network was
designed and simulated using S-parameter data files Combination network consisted of simple transmission lines
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Duplexer Filter Measurements
First attempt: used PC board fixture Results had a lot of ripple and loss Blamed on poor launches and
non- 50 transmission lines Second attempt: soldered connectors
directly to filter Response looked good Will filter measure same on final
PC board?
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Duplexer’s Measured Performance
simulated
measuredmeasured
simulated