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PA MODULE FOR TRI-BAND EGSM DCS PCS / GPRS
DATA SHEET CX77304-17
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For voltages less than 700 mV at the APC input (pin 14), the PA
bias is held at ground. As the APC input exceeds the enable
threshold, the bias will activate. After an 8
s delay, the amplifier
internal bias will ramp quickly to match the ramp voltage applied
to the APC input. In order for the internal bias to precisely follow
the APC ramping voltage, it is critical that a ramp pedestal is set
to the APC input at or above the enable threshold level with a
timing at least 8
s prior to ramp-up. This will be discussed in
more detail in the following section, “Power Ramping
Considerations for 3GPP Compliance”.
Band Select
The Combinational Logic cell also includes a simple gate
arrangement that selects the desired operational band by
activating the appropriate current buffer. The voltage threshold
level at the Band Select input (pin 16) will determine the active
path of the bias output to the GaAs die.
Voltage Clamp
The Voltage Clamp circuit will limit the maximum bias voltage
output applied to the bases of the HBT devices on the GaAs die.
This provides protection against electrical overstress (EOS) of the
active devices during high voltage and/or load mismatch
conditions. Figure 9 shows the typical transfer function of the APC
input to buffer output under resistively loaded conditions. Notice
the enable function near 600 mV, and the clamp acting at 2.15 V,
corresponding to a supply voltage of 4.0 V.
Figure 9. Base Bias Voltage vs. APC Input, VCC = 4.0 V
Due to output impedance effects, the bias of the GaAs devices
increases as the supply voltage increases. The Voltage Clamp is
designed to gradually decrease in level as the battery voltage
increases. The performance of the clamp circuit is enhanced by
the band gap reference that provides a supply-, process-, and
temperature-independent reference voltage. The transfer function
relative to VBAT is shown in Figure 10. For battery voltages below
3.4 V, the base bias voltage is limited by the common mode range
of the buffer amplifier. For battery voltages above 3.4 V, the
clamp limits the base bias.
Figure 10. Base Bias Clamp Voltage vs. Supply Voltage
Current Buffer
The output buffer amplifier performs a vital function in the CMOS
device by transferring the APC input voltage ramp to the base of
the GaAs power devices. This allows the APC input to be a high
impedance port, sinking only 10
A, typical, assuring no loading
effects on the PAC circuit. The buffers are designed to source the
high GaAs base currents required, while allowing a settling time
of less than 8
s for a 1.5 V ramp.
Power Ramping Considerations for 3GPP Compliance
The primary variables in the power control loop that the system
designer must control are:
Software control of the DSP / DAC
Software control of the transmitter timing signals
Ramp profile attributes - pedestal, number of steps, duration of
steps
Layout of circuit / parasitics
RC time constants within the PAC circuit design
All of these variables will directly influence the ability of a GSM
transmitter power control loop to comply with 3GPP
specifications.
Although there is a specific time mask template in which the
transmitter power is allowed to ramp up, the method is very
critical. The 3GPP system specification for switching transients
results in a requirement to limit the edge rate of output power
transitions of the mobile. Switching transients are caused by the
transition from minimum output power to the desired output
power, and vice versa. The spectrum generated by this transition
is due to the ramping waveform amplitude modulation imposed
on the carrier. Sharper transitions tend to produce more spectral
"splatter" than smooth transitions. If the transmit output power is
ramped up too slowly, the radio will violate the time mask
specification. In this condition, the radio may not successfully
initiate or maintain a phone call. If the transmit output power is
ramped up too quickly, this will cause RF "splatter" at certain
frequency offsets from the carrier as dictated by the 3GPP
specification. This splatter, known as Output RF Spectrum (ORFS)