Device
Operating
Temperature Range
Package
MC13159
SEMICONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL DATA
WIDEBAND FM IF
SUBSYSTEM FOR PHS
AND DIGITAL
APPLICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
TA = 30
to +85
C
TSSOP16
DTB SUFFIX
PLASTIC PACKAGE
CASE 948F
(TSSOP16)
16
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Advance Information
Wideband FM IF Subsystem
The MC13159 is a wideband FM IF subsystem that is designed for high
performance data and digital applications. Excellent high frequency
performance is achieved, with low cost, through the use of Motorola's RF
bipolar process. The MC13159 includes a mixer, local oscillator buffer
amplifier, IF amplifier, limiter amplifier and RSSI functions. The mixer is
useful for a 240 MHz input used in a singleended/balanced differential
configuration. The IF and limiter amplifier are separated so that an external
filter can be used in series, or connected directly with an external capacitor.
The RSSI output is derived by summing the output of both the IF and
Limiter sections. An enable control is provided to power down the IC for
power management in battery powered applications.
Suitable applications include PHS, DECT, PDC, and PCS telephones,
wideband wireless data links, and other battery powered radio systems.
Designed for PHS Applications
2.7 to 5.5 V Operating Voltage
Low Drain Current: 5.5 mA (Typ)
Wide Input Dynamic Range of Mixer (Maximum 16 dBm Input)
Enable Function for Power Down Mode
Over 80 dB of RSSI Dynamic Range (AC Coupling between IF Amplifier
and Limiter Amplifier)
Few External Components Required
Simplified Block Diagram
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
Mixin
VEE
Mixout
Enable
IFin
IFDec1
IFDec2
IFout
Mix
Decoup
VCC
LOin
RSSI
Mixer
IF Amp
LIM
Amp
RSSI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
LIMout
LIMDec2
LIMDec1
LIMin
Local
Oscillator
Buffer
This device contains 164 active transistors.
This document contains information on a new product. Specifications and information herein
are subject to change without notice.
Motorola, Inc. 1997
Rev 1
MC13159
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Power Supply Voltage
VS(max)
6.0
Vdc
Junction Temperature
TJmax
150
C
Storage Temperature Range
Tstg
65 to +150
C
NOTE:
ESD data available upon request.
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
Rating
Symbol
Value
Unit
Power Supply Voltage
VS
2.7 to 5.5
Vdc
Input Frequency
fin
10 to 600
MHz
Ambient Temperature Range
TA
30 to +85
C
Input Signal Level at Local Input
Vin
10
dBm
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(TA = 25
C, VS = 3.0 V; No Input Signal)
Characteristics
Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Total Drain Current 1
Active Mode
ICC1
4.5
5.5
7.5
mA
Total Drain Current 2
Disable Mode
ICC2
0.1
10
A
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Characteristics
Conditions
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
MIXER
(TA = 25
C; VS = 3.0; fRF = 240 MHz, fLO = 229.3 MHz)
Mixer Conversion Gain
50
Termination
Input Matched
11
14
21
17
dB
Noise Figure
Input Matched
NF
14
dB
Mixer Input Impedance
SingleEnded
Rp
Cp
400
4.0
pF
Mixer Output Impendance
330
1.0 dB Gain Compression
@Mixin
Vicp
16
dBm
3rd Order Input Intercept
50
Termination
IIP3
8.0
dBm
IF AMPLIFIER SECTION
(TA = 25
C; VS = 3.0 V; fIF = 10.7 MHz)
IF Gain
f = 10.7 MHz
32
36
45
dB
Input Impedance
330
Output Impedance
330
LIMITING AMPLIFIER SECTION
(TA = 25
C; VS = 3.0 V; fIF = 10.7 MHz)
Limiter Gain
f = 10.7 MHz
70
dB
Input Impedance
330
Output Swing
400
500
600
mVpp
Output Rise Time
10
ns
Output Fall Time
20
ns
RSSI SECTION
(TA= 25
C; VS = 3.0 V; fIF = 10.7 MHz)
RSSI Slope
10
14
18
mV/dB
RSSI Output DC Voltage 1
No Input Signal
0.8
0.9
1.0
V
RSSI Output DC Voltage 2
VIF = 85 dBm
0.82
0.95
1.02
V
RSSI Output DC Voltage 3
VIF = 80 dBm
0.85
1.0
1.15
V
RSSI Output DC Voltage 4
VIF = 40 dBm
1.4
1.5
1.6
V
RSSI Output DC Voltage 5
Vin = 0 dBm
1.95
2.1
2.25
V
MC13159
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Figure 1. Test Circuit
Mixout
10.7 MHz
RFin
240 MHz
10 n
Mixin
VEE
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1.0 n
Enable
IFin
IFDec1
IFout
IFDec2
Mixout
Mix
Decoup
LOin
1
2
3
4
RSSI
LIM
8
7
6
5
50
220 p
100 n
1.0 n
47 p
10 n
10 n
10 n
10 p
(From Probe
Impedance)
10 k
DCI
39 p
50
Mixer
LIMin
LIMDec1
LIMout
LIMDec2
RSSI
IF
VCC
VCC
Local Osc Input
229.3 MHz
10 dBm
1.0 n
10 n
330
50
10 n
1.0 n
10 n
IFin
10.7 MHz
IFout
10.7 MHz
a
b
39 p
DCI
V
V
V
V
S1
Local
Oscillator
Buffer
MC13159
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
Figure 2. Test Circuit for Evaluation
Vmixo
Mixout
10.8 MHz
RFin
248.5 MHz
Vmix
10 n
330
VEE
100 p
Mixin
VEE
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
1.0 n
100 p
CF1
0
Enable
IFin
IFDec1
IFout
IFDec2
Mixout
Mix
Decoup
LOin
1
2
3
4
RSSI
50
10 n
IFin
10.8 MHz
LIM
8
7
6
5
51
220 p
100 n
1.0 n
47 p
10 n
RSSI
100 p
100 p
1.0 n
T.P
LIMout
10.8 MHz
0.5 Vpp
10 p
10 k
CF2
39 p
39 p
Vosc
51
(To Pin 16)
22 p
47 nH
4.0 p
: BNC (unless otherwise specified)
: Banana Jack
NOTES: 1. CF1: Murata CFEC10.8MK1
(single filter application) or Murata
CFEC10.8MG1 (dual filters application)
Mixer
LIMin
LIMDec1
LIMout
LIMDec2
RSSI
NOTE:
All resistors and capacitors are the chip components
except coupling at CF2.
Text boards are for the TSSOP package and socket.
IF
VCC
VCC
2. CF2: Murata CFEC10.8ME1 (dual
filters application)
Local Osc Input
237.7 MHz
1.0 n
VIF
RF Input Matching Circuit
Local
Oscillator
Buffer
MC13159
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MOTOROLA ANALOG IC DEVICE DATA
PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Pin
Symbol
Internal Equivalent Circuit
Description
1
Mix Decoup
VCC
1.0 k
1.0 k
VCC
Mixer Decoupling
Mixer decoupling pin. 220 pF is decoupled to the RF
ground. This pin also can be used for differential input
with Mixin.
16
Mixin
16
1
Mixer Input
Input impedance is about 400
at 240 MHz.
Singleended matching section at 240 MHz is
referenced at application circuit.
2
VCC
Supply Voltage
Supply voltage range range is from 2.7 Vdc to
5.5 Vdc. 1.0 nF of decoupling capacitor is placed
directly at this pin to reduce the floor noise.
3
LOin
3
VCC
1.0 k
VCC
Local Oscillator Input
Connected to external local oscillator. Input
impedance is about 900
at 230 MHz.
4
RSSI
4
VCC
15 k
VCC
RSSI
The RSSI current creates a voltage drop across an
internal 15 k
resistor.
5
7
LIMDec2
LIMDec1
VCC
VCC
VCC VCC
Limiter Decoupling
Limiter decoupling pins. Decoupling capacitors are
connected to the RF ground, and one is placed
between Dec1 and Dec2
5
8
330
between Dec1 and Dec2.
8
LIMin
7
330
Limiter Input
The input impedance is 330
; it matches the
330 input resistance of a 10.7/10.8 MHz ceramic filter.
6
LIMout
6
10
800
A
VCC
VCC
Limiter Output
The output level is about 0.5 Vpp.
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