SLAU891A March   2023  – July 2024 TRF0208-SEP

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
  6. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 General Usage Information
  7. 3Implementation Results
    1. 3.1 Test Setup Diagrams
      1. 3.1.1 S-Parameter Test Setup
      2. 3.1.2 Noise Figure Test Setup
      3. 3.1.3 Two-Tone OIP3 Test Setup
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematic
    2. 4.2 PCB Layers
      1. 4.2.1 Stack-Up and Material
    3. 4.3 TRF0208SEP/SP EVM Bill of Materials
  9. 5Additional Information
    1.     Trademarks
  10. 6Related Documentation
  11. 7Revision History

3.1.3 Two-Tone OIP3 Test Setup

TRF0208SEP, TRF0208SP OIP3 Test SetupFigure 3-4 OIP3 Test Setup

Use the following guidelines for two-tone OIP3 measurement:

  1. As Figure 4-4 shows, combine two signal generator outputs using an in-phase power splitter and combiner. A 6dB attenuator is recommended at the signal generator outputs to prevent the generators from talking to each other and resulting in signal generator IMD3 spurs.
  2. Set both the signal generator outputs to a power level and frequency spacing such that those factors yield the desired output power (POUT) at the device.
  3. Texas Instruments recommends to keep the output power level within the linear operation range of the TRF0208SEP/SP device. For example, if the total desired output power at the device is 8dBm, then set the signal generators such that each of the fundamental output power results in 2dBm per tone. As a general rule, TI recommends to keep the total output power level approximately 6 to 8dB lower than the 1dB compression point. See the device data sheet for the output power levels supported by the device.
  4. For the OIP3 test, the two tones can be spaced by the specified frequency.
  5. Set the spectrum analyzer attenuation setting appropriately so that the spectrum analyzer non-linearity does not affect the measurements.
  6. Keep spectrum analyzer RBW and VBW settings identical for main tone and IM3 products.
  7. For output IP3 calculation, take into account combined losses at the desired frequency band between the TRF0208SEP/SP device output to the spectrum analyzer input. The combined power loss is due to PCB output trace, RF coax cable, 0/180◦passive balun, and any attenuator pad used for external matching purposes. The calculated OIP3 is given in Equation 1.
    Equation 1. O u t p u t   I P 3   =     P I N _ S A   -   I M D 3 2   +   P I N _ S A   +   P L O S S

    where,

    • PIN_SA = Input power per tone into the spectrum analyzer
    • PLOSS = Power loss from the device output to the spectrum analyzer input
    • IMD3 = Higher power of the two inter-modulation distortion products recorded at either 2f1 – f2 or 2f2 – f1
  8. In Equation 1, PIN_SA + PLOSS = POUT is the amplifier output power per tone.