a 5 V CATV Line Driver Fine Step

Output Power Control

AD8325
FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Supports DOCSIS Standard for Reverse Path
Transmission VCC (7 PINS) BYP

Gain Programmable in 0.75 dB Steps Over a 59.45 dB R1

Range AD8325
Low Distortion at 61 dBmV Output VIN+ VOUT+
DIFF OR
–57 dBc SFDR at 21 MHz SINGLE VERNIER ATTENUATION POWER
CORE AMP
–55 dBc SFDR at 42 MHz VIN–
INPUT
AMP VOUT–
Output Noise Level 8
ZOUT DIFF =
–48 dBmV in 160 kHz 75�
R2 DECODE
Maintains 75 � Output Impedance ZIN (SINGLE) = 800� 8 POWER-DOWN
Transmit Enable and Transmit Disable Modes ZIN (DIFF) = 1.6k� LOGIC
DATA LATCH
Upper Bandwidth: 100 MHz (Full Gain Range)
8
5 V Supply Operation
SHIFT
Supports SPI Interfaces REGISTER

APPLICATIONS
Gain-Programmable Line Driver DATEN DATA CLK GND (11 PINS) TXEN SLEEP
DOCSIS High-Speed Data Modems

Interactive Cable Set-Top Boxes

PC Plug-in Cable Modems

General-Purpose Digitally Controlled Variable Gain Block

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AD8325 is a low-cost, digitally controlled, variable gain ampli­
fier optimized for coaxial line driving applications such as cable
modems that are designed to the MCNS-DOCSIS upstream –50
VOUT = 62dBmV
standard. An 8-bit serial word determines the desired output gain @ MAX GAIN
over a 59.45 dB range resulting in gain changes of 0.7526 dB/LSB. –52
VOUT = 61dBmV
The AD8325 comprises a digitally controlled variable attenuator –54
@ MAX GAIN

of 0 dB to –59.45 dB, which is preceded by a low noise, fixed

DISTORTION – dBc

gain buffer and is followed by a low distortion high power ampli­ –56
fier. The AD8325 accepts a differential or single-ended input
signal. The output is specified for driving a 75 W load, such as –58
coaxial cable.
–60
Distortion performance of –57 dBc is achieved with an output VOUT = 60dBmV
level up to 61 dBmV at 21 MHz bandwidth. A key performance @ MAX GAIN
–62
and cost advantage of the AD8325 results from the ability to VOUT = 59dBmV
maintain a constant 75 W output impedance during Transmit –64
@ MAX GAIN

Enable and Transmit Disable conditions. In addition, this 5 15 25 35 45 55 65

FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY – MHz
device has a sleep mode function that reduces the quiescent
current to 4 mA. Figure 1. Worst Harmonic Distortion vs. Gain Control
The AD8325 is packaged in a low-cost 28-lead TSSOP, operates
from a single 5 V supply, and has an operational temperature
range of –40∞C to +85∞C.

REV. A
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and
reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its
use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that
may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A.
under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and Tel: 781/329-4700 www.analog.com
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Fax: 781/461-3113 © 2005 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.
AD8325–SPECIFICATIONS1
(T = 25�C, V = 5 V, R = 75 �, V
A S L
a 1:1 transformer with an insertion loss of 0.5 dB @ 10 MHz unless otherwise noted.)
IN (differential) = 31 dBmV, VOUT measured through

Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Specified AC Voltage Output = 61 dBmV, Max Gain 31 dBmV
Noise Figure Max Gain, f = 10 MHz 13.8 dB
Input Resistance Single-Ended Input 800 W
Differential Input 1600 W
Input Capacitance 2 pF
GAIN CONTROL INTERFACE
Gain Range 58.45 59.45 60.45 dB
Maximum Gain Gain Code = 79 Dec 29.2 30.0 30.8 dB
Minimum Gain Gain Code = 0 Dec –30.25 –29.45 –28.65 dB
Gain Scaling Factor 0.7526 dB/LSB
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
Bandwidth (–3 dB) All Gain Codes 100 MHz
Bandwidth Roll-Off f = 65 MHz 1.6 dB
Bandwidth Peaking f = 65 MHz 0 dB
Output Noise Spectral Density Max Gain, f = 10 MHz –33 dBmV in
160 kHz
Min Gain, f = 10 MHz –48 dBmV in
160 kHz
Transmit Disable Mode, f = 10 MHz –68 dBmV in
160 kHz
1 dB Compression Point Max Gain, f = 10 MHz 18.5 dBm
Differential Output Impedance Transmit Enable and Transmit Disable Modes 75 ± 20% W
OVERALL PERFORMANCE
Second Order Harmonic Distortion f = 21 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –70 dBc
f = 42 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –67 dBc
f = 65 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –60 dBc
Third Order Harmonic Distortion f = 21 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –57 dBc
f = 42 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –55 dBc
f = 65 MHz, VOUT = 61 dBmV @ Max Gain –54 dBc
Adjacent Channel Power Adjacent Channel Width = Transmit Channel –53.8 dBc
Width = 160 KSYM/SEC
Gain Linearity Error f = 10 MHz, Code to Code ± 0.3 dB
Output Settling
Due to Gain Change (TGS) Min to Max Gain 60 ns
Due to Input Change Max Gain, VIN = 31 dBmV 30 ns
Isolation in Transmit Disable Mode Max Gain, TXEN = 0 V, f = 42 MHz, –33 dBc
VIN = 31 dBmV
POWER CONTROL
Transmit Enable Settling Time (TON) Max Gain, VIN = 0 V 300 ns
Transmit Disable Settling Time (TOFF) Max Gain, VIN = 0 V 40 ns
Between Burst Transients2 Equivalent Output = 31 dBmV 3 mV p-p
Equivalent Output = 61 dBmV 50 mV p-p
POWER SUPPLY
Operating Range 4.75 5 5.25 V
Quiescent Current Transmit Enable Mode (TXEN = 1) 123 133 140 mA
Transmit Disable Mode (TXEN = 0) 30 35 10 mA
Sleep Mode 2 4 7 mA
OPERATING TEMPERATURE –40 +85 ∞C
RANGE
NOTES

1
TOKO 617DB-A0070 used for above specifications. MACOM ETC-1-IT-15 can be substituted.

2
Between Burst Transients measured at the output of a 42 MHz diplexer.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

–2– REV. A
 AD8325

LOGIC INPUTS (TTL/CMOS-Compatible Logic) (DATEN, CLK, SDATA, TXEN, SLEEP, V CC = 5 V: Full Temperature Range)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Logic “1” Voltage 2.1 5.0 V
Logic “0” Voltage 0 0.8 V
Logic “1” Current (VINH = 5 V) CLK, SDATA, DATEN 0 20 nA
Logic “0” Current (VINL = 0 V) CLK, SDATA, DATEN –600 –100 nA
Logic “1” Current (VINH = 5 V) TXEN 50 190 mA
Logic “0” Current (VINL = 0 V) TXEN –250 –30 mA
Logic “1” Current (VINH = 5 V) SLEEP 50 190 mA
Logic “0” Current (VINL = 0 V) SLEEP –250 –30 mA

TIMING REQUIREMENTS (Full Temperature Range, VCC = 5 V, TR = TF = 4 ns, fCLK = 8 MHz unless otherwise noted.)
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Clock Pulsewidth (TWH) 16.0 ns
Clock Period (TC) 32.0 ns
Setup Time SDATA vs. Clock (TDS) 5.0 ns
Setup Time DATEN vs. Clock (TES) 15.0 ns
Hold Time SDATA vs. Clock (TDH) 5.0 ns
Hold Time DATEN vs. Clock (TEH) 3.0 ns
Input Rise and Fall Times, SDATA, DATEN, Clock (TR, TF) 10 ns

TDS

VALID DATA WORD G1 VALID DATA WORD G2

SDATA MSB. . . .LSB

TC

TWH

CLK

TES TEH

8 CLOCK
DATEN CYCLES

GAIN TRANSFER (G1) GAIN TRANSFER (G2)

TOFF
TXEN
TGS

TON

ANALOG
OUTPUT
SIGNAL AMPLITUDE (p-p)

Figure 2. Serial Interface Timing

VALID DATA BIT

SDATA MSB MSB-1 MSB-2

TDS TDH

CLK

Figure 3. SDATA Timing

REV. A –3–
AD8325

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS* PIN CONFIGURATION

Supply Voltage +VS
Pins 5, 9, 10, 19, 20, 23, 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 V DATEN 1 28 GND

Input Voltages SDATA 2 27 VCC

Pins 25, 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ± 0.5 V CLK 3 26 VIN–

Pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –0.8 V to +5.5 V GND 4 25 VIN+

Internal Power Dissipation VCC 5 24 GND

TSSOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 W TXEN 6

AD8325
23 VCC

Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . –40∞C to +85∞C SLEEP 7

TOP VIEW 22 GND
Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . –65∞C to +150∞C GND 8 (Not to Scale) 21 BYP

Lead Temperature, Soldering 60 seconds . . . . . . . . . . . 300∞C VCC 9 20 VCC

VCC 10 19 VCC
*Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause perma­
nent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the GND 11 18 GND
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational GND 12 17 GND
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating GND 13 GND
16
conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
OUT– 14 15 OUT+
ORDERING GUIDE

Model Temperature Range Package Description �JA Package Option

1
AD8325ARU –40∞C to +85∞C 28-Lead TSSOP 67.7∞C/W RU-28
AD8325ARU-REEL –40∞C to +85∞C 28-Lead TSSOP 67.7∞C/W1 RU-28
AD8325ARUZ2 –40∞C to +85∞C 28-Lead TSSOP 67.7∞C/W1 RU-28
AD8325ARUZ-REEL2 –40∞C to +85∞C 28-Lead TSSOP 67.7∞C/W1 RU-28
AD8325-EVAL Evaluation Board
1
Thermal Resistance measured on SEMI standard 4-layer board.
2
Z = Pb-free part.

CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily
accumulate on the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although WARNING!
the AD8325 features proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on
devices subjected to high-energy electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are
ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
recommended to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.

PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

Pin No. Mnemonic Description

1 DATEN Data Enable Low Input. This port controls the 8-bit parallel data latch and shift register. A Logic
0-to-1 transition transfers the latched data to the attenuator core (updates the gain) and simulta­
neously inhibits serial data transfer into the register. A 1-to-0 transition inhibits the data latch
(holds the previous gain state) and simultaneously enables the register for serial data load.
2 SDATA Serial Data Input. This digital input allows for an 8-bit serial (gain) word to be loaded into the
internal register with the MSB (Most Significant Bit) first.
3 CLK Clock Input. The clock port controls the serial attenuator data transfer rate to the 8-bit master-
slave register. A Logic 0-to-1 transition latches the data bit and a 1-to-0 transfers the data bit to
the slave. This requires the input serial data word to be valid at or before this clock transition.
4, 8, 11, 12, GND Common External Ground Reference.
13, 16, 17, 18,
22, 24, 28
5, 9, 10, 19, VCC Common Positive External Supply Voltage. A 0.1 mF capacitor must decouple each pin.
20, 23, 27
6 TXEN Logic “0” disables transmission. Logic “1” enables transmission.
7 SLEEP Low Power Sleep Mode. Logic 0 enables Sleep mode, where ZOUT goes to 400 W and supply
current is reduced to 4 mA. Logic 1 enables normal operation.
14 OUT– Negative Output Signal.
15 OUT+ Positive Output Signal.
21 BYP Internal Bypass. This pin must be externally ac-coupled (0.1 mF cap).
25 VIN+ Noninverting Input. DC-biased to approximately VCC/2. Should be ac-coupled with a 0.1 mF
capacitor.
26 VIN– Inverting Input. DC-biased to approximately VCC/2. Should be ac-coupled with a 0.1 mF capacitor.

–4– REV. A
 Typical Performance Characteristics– AD8325
34
VOUT = 61dBmV
@ MAX GAIN CL= 0pF

31 CL= 10pF

VCC TOKO 617DB–A0070

1:1 28

GAIN – dB
0.1�F CL= 20pF
VIN–
OUT– RL 75� CL= 50pF
VIN 165� AD8325 25
OUT+ VCC TOKO617DB–A0070
1:1
VIN+ 0.1�F
GND VIN–
0.1�F 22 OUT–
VIN 165� CL RL 75�
OUT+
VIN+ GND
0.1�F

19
1 10 100
FREQUENCY – MHz

TPC 1. Basic Test Circuit TPC 4. AC Response for Various Cap Loads

0.5 –30
f = 10MHz
f = 10MHz TXEN = 1

OUTPUT NOISE – dBmV IN 160kHz

0 –34

f = 5MHz
GAIN ERROR – dB

–0.5 –38

f = 42MHz
–1.0 –42

–1.5 –46

f = 65MHz
–2.0 –50
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
80 0 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80
GAIN CONTROL – Decimal
GAIN CONTROL – Decimal

TPC 2. Gain Error vs. Gain Control TPC 5. Output Referred Noise vs. Gain Control

40 0
79D TXEN = 0
30 VIN = 31dBmV

–20
20
MAX GAIN
10 46D
ISOLATION – dB

–40
GAIN – dB

23D
–10
–60
–20
00D
–30 MIN GAIN
–80

–40

–50 –100
0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000

FREQUENCY – MHz FREQUENCY – MHz

TPC 3. AC Response TPC 6. Isolation in Transmit Disable Mode vs. Frequency

REV. A –5–
AD8325

–55 180

170

–60 VOUT = 62dBmV @ MAX GAIN

160
DISTORTION – dBc

TXEN = 0

IMPEDANCE – �
VOUT = 61dBmV @ MAX GAIN
150
TXEN = 1
–65
VOUT = 60dBmV @ MAX GAIN 140 TOKO 617DB–A0070
VCC 1:1
0.1�F
130 VIN–
OUT–
–70 ZIN 165� RL 75�
OUT+
VIN+
120 0.1�F
VOUT = 59dBmV @ MAX GAIN
GND
–75 110
5 15 25 35 45 55
65 1 10 100
FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY – MHz
FREQUENCY – MHz

TPC 7. Second Order Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency TPC 10. Input Impedance vs. Frequency
for Various Output Levels

–50 90
VOUT = 62dBmV @ MAX GAIN
–52 85
VOUT = 61dBmV @ MAX GAIN
–54 80
DISTORTION – dBc

IMPEDANCE – �

TXEN = 1
–56 75

–58 70

–60 TXEN = 0
65
VOUT = 60dBmV @ MAX GAIN
–62 60
VOUT = 59dBmV @ MAX GAIN
–64 55
5 15 25 35 45 55 65 1 10 100
FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY – MHz FREQUENCY – MHz

TPC 8. Third Order Harmonic Distortion vs. Frequency for TPC 11. Output Impedance vs. Frequency
Various Output Levels

–50 –10
FO = 42MHz CH PWR 12.3dBm
–20 ACP UP –54.02dB
VOUT = 61dBmV @ MAX GAIN ACP LOW –53.79dB
–55
–30

HD3 –40
DISTORTION – dBc

–60
–50

–65 –60

–70
–70
–80

–90
–75 CU1 CU1
HD2 C0
–100 C0
C11 C11
–80 –110
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 CENTER 21MHz 75kHz/DIV SPAN 750kHz
GAIN CONTROL – Dec Code

TPC 9. Harmonic Distortion vs. Gain Control TPC 12. Adjacent Channel Power

–6– REV. A
 AD8325

APPLICATIONS with a transformer, the stated gain values already take into account
General Application the losses associated with the transformer.
The AD8325 is primarily intended for use as the upstream The gain transfer function is as follows:
power amplifier (PA) in DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service
Interface Specifications) certified cable modems and CATV AV = 30.0 dB – (0.7526 dB ¥ (79 – CODE)) for 0 £ CODE £ 79
set-top boxes. Upstream data is modulated in QPSK or QAM where AV is the gain in dB and CODE is the decimal equivalent
format, and done with DSP or a dedicated QPSK/QAM modula­ of the 8-bit word.
tor. The amplifier receives its input signal from the QPSK/QAM
Valid gain codes are from 0 to 79. Figure 4 shows the gain char­
modulator or from a DAC. In either case the signal must be
acteristics of the AD8325 for all possible values in an 8-bit
low-pass filtered before being applied to the amplifier. Because
word. Note that maximum gain is achieved at Code 79. From
the distance from the cable modem to the central office will vary
Code 80 through 127, the 5.25 dB of attenuation from the ver­
with each subscriber, the AD8325 must be capable of varying its
nier stage is being applied over every eight codes, resulting in
output power by applying gain or attenuation to ensure that all
the sawtooth characteristic at the top of the gain range. Because
signals arriving at the central office are of the same amplitude.
the eighth bit is a “don’t care” bit, the characteristic for codes 0
The upstream signal path contains components such as a trans­
through 127 repeats from Codes 128 through 255.
former and diplexer that will result in some amount of power loss.
Therefore, the amplifier must be capable of providing enough
power into a 75 W load to overcome these losses without sacri­
30
25
ficing the integrity of the output signal.
20
Operational Description 15
The AD8325 is composed of four analog functions in the power- 10
up or forward mode. The input amplifier (preamp) can be used

GAIN – dB
5
single-endedly or differentially. If the input is used in the differ­
0
ential configuration, it is imperative that the input signals are 180
–5
degrees out of phase and of equal amplitudes. This will ensure
proper gain accuracy and harmonic performance. The preamp –10

stage drives a vernier stage that provides the fine tune gain –15

adjustment. The 0.7526 dB step resolution is implemented in –20

the vernier stage and provides a total of approximately 5.25 dB of –25

attenuation. After the vernier stage, a DAC provides the bulk –30

0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256

of the AD8325’s attenuation (9 bits or 54 dB). The signals in the GAIN CODE – Decimal
preamp and vernier gain blocks are differential to improve the
PSRR and linearity. A differential current is fed from the DAC Figure 4. Gain vs. Gain Code
into the output stage, which amplifies these currents to the Input Bias, Impedance, and Termination
appropriate levels necessary to drive a 75 W load. The output The VIN+ and VIN– inputs have a dc bias level of approximately
stage utilizes negative feedback to implement a differential VCC/2, therefore the input signal should be ac-coupled. The
75 W output impedance. This eliminates the need for external differential input impedance is approximately 1600 W while the
matching resistors needed in typical video (or video filter) ter­ single-ended input impedance is 800 W. If the AD8325 is being
mination requirements. operated in a single-ended input configuration with a desired
SPI Programming and Gain Adjustment input impedance of 75 W, the VIN+ and VIN– inputs should be
Gain programming of the AD8325 is accomplished using a terminated as shown in Figure 5. If an input impedance other
serial peripheral interface (SPI) and three digital control lines, than 75 W is desired, the values of R1 and R2 in Figure 5 can be
DATEN, SDATA, and CLK. To change the gain, eight bits calculated using the following equations:
of data are streamed into the serial shift register through the
ZIN = R1
800
SDATA port. The SDATA load sequence begins with a falling
edge on the DATEN pin, thus activating the CLK line. With the R2 = Z IN
R1
CLK line activated, data on the SDATA line is clocked into the
serial shift register Most Significant Bit (MSB) first, on the rising ZIN = 75�
edge of each CLK pulse. Because only a 7-bit shift register is –
used, the MSB of the 8-bit word is a “don’t care” bit and is shifted R1 = 82.5� AD8325
out of the register on the eighth clock pulse. A rising edge on +

the DATEN line latches the contents of the shift register into R2 = 39.2�

the attenuator core resulting in a well controlled change in the

output signal level. The serial interface timing for the AD8325 is Figure 5. Single-Ended Input Termination
shown in Figures 2 and 3. The programmable gain range of the
AD8325 is –29.45 dB to +30 dB and scales 0.7526 dB per least
significant bit (LSB). Because the AD8325 was characterized

REV. A –7–
AD8325

Output Bias, Impedance, and Termination input and output traces should be kept as short and symmetrical
The differential output pins VOUT+ and VOUT– are also biased to a as possible. In addition, the input and output traces should be
dc level of approximately VCC/2. Therefore, the outputs should be kept far apart in order to minimize coupling (crosstalk) through
ac-coupled before being applied to the load. This is accomplished the board. Following these guidelines will improve the overall
with a 1:1 transformer as seen in the typical applications circuit performance of the AD8325 in all applications.
of Figure 6. The transformer also converts the output signal Initial Power-Up
from differential to single-ended, while maintaining a proper When the 5 V supply is first applied to the VCC pins of the
impedance match to the line. The differential output impedance AD8325, the gain setting of the amplifier is indeterminate.
of the AD8325 is internally maintained at 75 W, regardless of Therefore, as power is first applied to the amplifier, the TXEN
whether the amplifier is in transmit enable mode (TXEN = 1) pin should be held low (Logic 0) thus preventing forward signal
or transmit disable mode (TXEN = 0). If the output signal is transmission. After power has been applied to the amplifier, the
being evaluated on standard 50 W test equipment, a 75 W to 50 W gain can be set to the desired level by following the procedure in
pad must be used to provide the test circuit with the correct the SPI Programming and Gain Adjustment section. The TXEN
impedance match. pin can then be brought from Logic 0 to 1, enabling forward
Power Supply Decoupling, Grounding, and Layout signal transmission at the desired gain level.
Considerations Between Burst Operation
Careful attention to printed circuit board layout details will The asynchronous TXEN pin is used to place the AD8325 into
prevent problems due to associated board parasitics. Proper RF “Between Burst” mode while maintaining a differential output
design techniques are mandatory. The 5 V supply power should be impedance of 75 W. Applying a Logic 0 to the TXEN pin acti­
delivered to each of the VCC pins via a low impedance power bus vates the on-chip reverse amplifier, providing a 74% reduction
to ensure that each pin is at the same potential. The power bus in consumed power. The supply current is reduced from approxi­
should be decoupled to ground with a 10 mF tantalum capacitor mately 133 mA to approximately 35 mA. In this mode of
located in close proximity to the AD8325. In addition to the operation, between burst noise is minimized and the amplifier
10 mF capacitor, each VCC pin should be individually decoupled to can no longer transmit in the upstream direction. In addition to
ground with a 0.1 mF ceramic chip capacitor located as close to the TXEN pin, the AD8325 also incorporates an asynchronous
the pin as possible. The pin labeled BYP (Pin 21) should also be SLEEP pin, which may be used to place the amplifier in a high
decoupled with a 0.1 mF capacitor. The PCB should have a low- output impedance state and further reduce the supply current to
impedance ground plane covering all unused portions of the approximately 4 mA. Applying a Logic 0 to the SLEEP pin
component side of the board, except in the area of the input and places the amplifier into SLEEP mode. Transitioning into or
output traces (see Figure 10). It is important that all of the out of SLEEP mode will result in a transient voltage at the output
AD8325’s ground pins are connected to the ground plane to of the amplifier. Therefore, use only the TXEN pin for DOCSIS
ensure proper grounding of all internal nodes. The differential compliant “Between Burst” operation.

5V
10�F
25V 0.1�F
AD8325 TSSOP
VIN–
DATEN DATEN GND11 0.1�F
SDATA SDATA VCC6
CLK CLK ZIN = 150�
VIN–
165�
0.1�F GND1 VIN+
VCC GND10 0.1�F
TXEN TXEN VCC5 VIN+
SLEEP GND9 0.1�F
0.1�F GND2 BYP 0.1�F
VCC1 VCC4
SLEEP VCC2 VCC3
0.1�F GND3 GND8 0.1�F
GND4 GND7
GND5 GND6
OUT– OUT+ 0.1�F

TOKO 617DB-A0070

TO DIPLEXER ZIN = 75�

Figure 6. Typical Applications Circuit

–8– REV. A
 AD8325

Distortion, Adjacent Channel Power, and DOCSIS Evaluation Board Features and Operation
In order to deliver 58 dBmV of high fidelity output power required The AD8325 evaluation board (Part # AD8325-EVAL) and
by DOCSIS, the PA should be able to deliver about 61 dBmV control software can be used to control the AD8325 upstream
in order to make up for losses associated with the transformer cable driver via the parallel port of a PC. A standard printer
and diplexer. TPC 7 and TPC 8 show the AD8325 second and cable connected between the parallel port and the evaluation
third harmonic distortion performance versus fundamental board is used to feed all the necessary data to the AD8325 by
frequency for various output power levels. These figures are means of the Windows-based, Microsoft Visual Basic control
useful for determining the inband harmonic levels from 5 MHz software. This package provides a means of evaluating the
to 65 MHz. Harmonics higher in frequency will be sharply attenu­ amplifier by providing a convenient way to program the gain/
ated by the low-pass filter function of the diplexer. Another attenuation as well as offering easy control of the amplifiers’
measure of signal integrity is adjacent channel power or ACP. asynchronous TXEN and SLEEP pins. With this evaluation kit
DOCSIS section 4.2.9.1.1 states, “Spurious emissions from the AD8325 can be evaluated with either a single-ended or differ­
a transmitted carrier may occur in an adjacent channel that could ential input configuration. The amplifier can also be evaluated
be occupied by a carrier of the same or different symbol rates.” with or without the PULSE diplexer in the output signal path. To
TPC 12 shows the measured ACP for a 16 QAM, 61 dBmV signal, remove the diplexer from the signal path, leave R6 and R8 open
taken at the output of the AD8325 evaluation board (see Figure and install a 0 W chip resistor at R7. A schematic of the evalua­
12 for evaluation board schematic). The transmit channel width tion board is provided in Figure 12.
and adjacent channel width in TPC 12 correspond to symbol rates
of 160 KSYM/SEC. Table I shows the ACP results for the AD8325
for all conditions in DOCSIS Table 4-7 “Adjacent Channel
Spurious Emissions.”

Table I. ACP Performance for All DOCSIS Conditions (All Values in dBc)

TRANSMIT ADJACENT CHANNEL SYMBOL RATE

CHANNEL
SYMBOL
160 KSYM/SEC 320 KSYM/SEC 640 KSYM/SEC 1280 KSYM/SEC 2560 KSYM/SEC
RATE
160 KSYM/SEC –53.8 –55.6 –61.1 –67.0 –66.7

320 KSYM/SEC –53.1 –53.8 –56.0 –61.5 –67.6

640 KSYM/SEC –54.3 –53.2 –54.0 –56.3 –62.0

1280 KSYM/SEC –56.3 –54.3 –53.4 –54.1 –56.3

2560 KSYM/SEC –58.5 –56.2 –54.4 –53.5 –54.1

Noise and DOCSIS Overshoot on PC Printer Ports

At minimum gain, the AD8325’s output noise spectral density is The data lines on some PC parallel printer ports have excessive
10 nV/÷Hz measured at 10 MHz. DOCSIS Table 4-8, “Spurious overshoot that may cause communications problems when pre­
Emissions in 5 MHz to 42 MHz,” specifies the output noise for sented to the CLK pin of the AD8325 (TP6 on the evaluation
various symbol rates. The calculated noise power in dBmV for board). The evaluation board was designed to accommodate a
160 KSYM/SECOND is: series resistor and shunt capacitor (R2 and C5) to filter the
CLK signal if required.
Ê Ê 2 ˆˆ
Á 20 log Á Ê 10 nV ˆ ¥ 160 kHz ˜ ˜ + 60 = –48 dBmV
Transformer and Diplexer

Á ÁË Hz ˜¯
A 1:1 transformer is needed to couple the differential outputs of
ÁÁ ˜˜
Ë Ë ¯ ¯˜ the AD8325 to the cable while maintaining a proper impedance
match. The specified transformer is available from TOKO (Part
Comparing the computed noise power of –48 dBmV to the # 617DB-A0070); however, MA/COM part # ETC-1-1T-15
8 dBmV signal yields –56 dBc, which meets the required level of can also be used. The evaluation board is equipped with the
–53 dBc set forth in DOCSIS Table 4-8. As the AD8325’s gain is TOKO transformer, but is also designed to accept the MA/COM
increased from this minimum value, the output signal increases at a transformer. The PULSE diplexer included on the evaluation
faster rate than the noise, resulting in a signal to noise ratio that board provides a high-order low-pass filter function, typically
improves with gain. In transmit disable mode, the output noise used in the upstream path. The ability of the PULSE diplexer
spectral density computed over 160 KSYM/SECOND is 1.0 nV/÷Hz to achieve DOCSIS compliance is neither expressed nor implied
or –68 dBmV. by Analog Devices Inc. Data on the diplexer can be obtained
from PULSE.

REV. A –9–
AD8325

Differential Inputs Installing the Visual Basic Control Software

The AD8325-EVAL evaluation board may be driven with a To install the “CABDRIVE_25” evaluation board control soft­
differential signal in one of two ways. A transformer may be ware, close all Windows applications and then run “SETUP.EXE”
used to convert a single-ended signal to differential, or a differ­ located on Disk 1 of the AD8325 Evaluation Software. Follow
ential signal source may be used. Figure 7 and the following the on-screen instructions and insert Disk 2 when prompted to
paragraphs describe each of these methods. do so. Enter the path of the directory into which the software
Single-Ended-to-Differential Input (Figure 7, Option 1) will be installed and select the button in the upper left corner to
A TOKO 617DB-A0070 1:1 transformer is preinstalled in the complete the installation.
T3 location of the evaluation board. Install 0 W chip resistors at Running the Software
R14, R15, and R20, and leave R16 through R19 open. For To invoke the control software, go to START -> PROGRAMS
50 W differential input impedance, install a 51.1 W resistor at R13. -> CABDRIVE_25, or select the AD8325.EXE icon from the
For 75 W differential input impedance, use a 78.7 W resistor. directory containing the software.
In this configuration, the input signal must be applied to the
Controlling the Gain/Attenuation of the AD8325
VIN+ port of the evaluation board. For input impedances other
The slide bar controls the AD8325’s gain/attenuation, which is
than 50 W or 75 W, the correct value for R13 can be calculated
displayed in dB and in V/V. The gain scales at 0.7526 dB per
using the following equation.
LSB with the valid codes being from decimal 0 to 79. The gain
Desired Input Impedance = (R13
1600) code (i.e., position of the slide bar) is displayed in decimal, binary,
Differential Input (Figure 7, Option 2) and hexadecimal (see Figure 8).
If a differential signal source is available, it may be applied Transmit Enable, Transmit Disable, and Sleep
directly to both the VIN+ and VIN– input ports of the evaluation The “Transmit Enable” and “Transmit Disable” buttons select
board. In this case, 0 W chip resistors should be installed at the mode of operation of the AD8325 by controlling the logic
locations R16 through R19, and R14, R15, and R20 should be level on the asynchronous TXEN pin. The “Transmit Enable”
left open. The equation at the end of the preceding paragraph button applies a Logic 1 to the TXEN pin putting the AD8325
can be used to compute the correct value for R13 for any in forward transmit mode. The “Transmit Disable” button
desired differential input impedance. For differential input applies a Logic 0 to the TXEN pin selecting reverse mode, where
impedances of 75 W or 150 W, the value of R13 will be 78.7 W or the forward signal transmission is disabled while a back termina­
165 W respectively. tion of 75 W is maintained. On early revisions of the software,
the “Transmit Enable” and “Transmit Disable” buttons may be
DIFF IN called “Power-Up” and “Power-Down” respectively. Checking
T1 R13 AD8325 the “Enable SLEEP Mode” box applies a Logic 0 to the asyn­
chronous SLEEP pin, putting the AD8325 into SLEEP mode.
Memory Section
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT, OPTION 1
The “MEMORY” section of the software provides a convenient
way to alternate between two gain settings. The “X->M1” but­
VIN+ ton stores the current value of the gain slide bar into memory
R13 AD8325 while the “RM1” button recalls the stored value, returning the
VIN– gain slide bar to that level. The “X->M2” and “RM2” buttons
work in the same manner.
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT, OPTION 2

Figure 7. Differential Input Termination Options

–10– REV. A
 AD8325

EVALUATION BOARD FEATURES AND OPERATION

Figure 8. Screen Display of Windows-Based Control Software

REV. A –11–
AD8325

Figure 9. Evaluation Board—Assembly (Component Side)

–12– REV. A
 AD8325

Figure 10. Evaluation Board Layout (Component Side)

REV. A –13–
AD8325

Figure 11. Evaluation Board—Solder Side

–14– REV. A
REV. A
DATEN
TP9 VCC
TP10
SDATA TP11
C12 TP12
10�F C16 TP23 R17 R19
CLK AGND 0.1�F VIN–0
DNI DNI
Z1 AGND C11
0.1�F
TXEN 1 28 R12 R15 R21
DATEN GND DNI 0� AGND DNI
2 27
SDATA VCC
SLEEP 3 26 4 T4 3 4 T3 6 AGND
CLK VIN– AGND
4 25
GND VIN+ 2 2
5 24
VCC GND 3
6 23 5 1 1
C1 TXEN VCC C9
R13
7 22 C10
0.1�F SLEEP 0.1�F 0.1�F 51.1� PRI SEC PRI SEC
TP1 GND
8 21 ETC1 TOKO1
GND BYP TP24 R20
9 20 C15 R14
VCC VCC 0.1�F DNI 0�
10 19 C8 0�
C2 TP2 VCC VCC
0.1�F
0.1�F 11 18
GND GND R11 R16 R22 R18 VIN+0
12 17 C7 DNI DNI
GND GND DNI DNI
13 16 0.1�F
GND GND
14 15 TP22
OUT– OUT+ AGND AGND
C3 DNI
0.1�F TSSOP28 AGND

TP3 TP4
9 HPF_0

–15–
AGND
R1 TB1 HPP
TP6 VCC AGND
0� 1 5 TP21
LPP CBL DNI
TP13 DEVICE = 2LUGPWR
P1 19 DNI COM
P1 1
P1 20 CX6002 3 10–18
P1 2
C4 P1 21
P1 3 DNI
TP5 P1 22 PKG_TYPE = R1206 AGND
P1 4
P1 23 TP19
P1 5 TP18 R6

Figure 12. Evaluation Board Schematic

P1 24 TP17 R8 TP20
DNI DNI 0� R7
P1 6 DNI 0� DNI
R2 P1 25 DNI
P1 7 0� CABLE_0
P1 26 R4
P1 8 C5
1000pF P1 27 DNI
P1 9
P1 28
P1 10
TP7 TP8 P1 29 4 T2 3 4 T1 6 R9 R10
P1 11 TP15 0� DNI
P1 30
P1 12 R3 DNI 2 2
P1 31
P1 13 0� TP14 TP16 5 1 3 1
C6 P1 32
P1 14 DNI DNI R5 DNI AGND
P1 33 PRI SEC PRI SEC DNI = DO NOT INSTALL
P1 15 DNI
P1 34 ETC1 TOKO1
P1 16
P1 35 DNI
P1 17 AGND
P1 36
P1 18 AGND AGND
AD8325

AD8325

EVALUATION BOARD BILL OF MATERIALS

AD8325 Evaluation Board Rev. B, Single-Ended-to-Differential Input – Revised – February 21, 2001
Qty. Description Vendor Ref Desc.
1 10 mF 25 V. ‘D’ size tantalum chip capacitor ADS # 4-7-2 C12
1 1,000 pF 50 V. 1206 ceramic chip capacitor ADS # 4-5-20 C5
0.1 mF 50 V. 1206 size ceramic chip capacitor

C02439–0–6/05(A)
2 ADS # 4-5-18 C15, C16
8 0.1 mF 25 V. 0603 size ceramic chip capacitor ADS # 4-12-8 C1–C3, C7–C11
11 0 W 5% 1/8 W. 1206 size chip resistor ADS # 3-18-88 R1–R3, R6, R8, R9, R14, R15, R20
1 51.1 W 1% 1/8 W. 1206 size chip resistor ADS # 3-18-99 R13
2 Yellow Test Point ADS# 12-18-32 TP23, TP24
8 White Test Point ADS# 12-18-42 TP1–TP8
1 Red Test Point ADS# 12-18-43 TP9
3 Black Test Point ADS# 12-18-44 TP10–TP12 (GND)
1 Centronics-type 36-pin Right-Angle Connector ADS# 12-3-50 P1
1 Terminal Block 2-Pos Green ED1973-ND ADS# 12-19-13 TB1
3 SMA End launch Jack (E F JOHNSON # 142-0701-801) ADS# 12-1-31 VIN–, VIN+, CABLE_0
2 1:1 Transformer TOKO # 617DB – A0070 TOKO T1–T3
1 PULSE Diplexer* PULSE Z2
1 AD8325 (TSSOP) UPSTREAM Cable Driver ADI# AD8325XRU Z1
1 AD8325 REV. B Evaluation PC board NC Evaluation PC board
4 #4–40 ¥ 1/4 inch STAINLESS panhead machine screw ADS# 30-1-1
4 #4–40 ¥ 3/4 inch long aluminum round stand-off ADS# 30-16-3
2 # 2–56 ¥ 3/8 inch STAINLESS panhead machine screw ADS# 30-1-17 (P1 hardware)
2 # 2 steel flat washer ADS# 30-6-6 (P1 hardware)
2 # 2 steel internal tooth lockwasher ADS# 30-5-2 (P1 hardware)
2 # 2 STAINLESS STEEL hex. machine nut ADS# 30-7-6 (P1 hardware)
NOTES

*PULSE Diplexer part numbers B5008 (42 MHz), CX6002 (42 MHz), B5009 (65 MHz).

DO NOT INSTALL C4, C6, R4, R5, R7, R10–R12, R16–R19, R21, R22, T2, T4, TP13–TP22.

SMA’s TXEN, CLK, SLEEP, DATEN, SDATA, HPF_0

OUTLINE DIMENSIONS

28-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package [TSSOP]

(RU-28)

Dimensions shown in millimeters.

Revision History
Location Page
6/05—Data Sheet Changed from REV. 0 to REV. A.
Changes to ORDERING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................................................4

–16– REV. A