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3.5.7 GSM transmit VCO (X101 : MQW5V0C869M)

The dual Tx VCO is a key component within the GSM OPLL. This VCO performance directly impacts

PLL and transmitter performance. VCO specifications refer to muRata MQW5V0C869M datasheet.

The dual Tx VCO outputs, one for Low-band GSM and one for high band, drive a resistive network that

splits the active signal into two signals: 1) the input to the active PA . this is the low loss path, and 2)

the OPLL feedback signal . this is the high loss path.

The losses from the VCO outputs to the PA inputs must be factored into the output chain.s power

budget. Each path includes a π-pad that introduces approximately a 3-dB loss. The low band GSM π-

pad is formed by R1014 plus R1018, R1021, and R1022; the high band GSM π-pad is formed by

R1016 plus R1019, R1020, and R1022. One leg of each π-pad is used to couple the VCO output to

form the feedback path as described below.

For a given VCO output drive level, the loss to the RTR6250 input must assure the specified input

level is achieved (-18 to -12 dBm). Large resistors included in the π-pads are used to lightly couple off

the VCO outputs to create the feedback signal.

Since the RTR6250 TX_VCO_FB pin presents fairly high impedance, an external terminating resistor

is required (R1022, 51 Ω). A series capacitor (82 pF) AC couples the feedback signal into the

RTR6250 IC.

3.5.8 UMTS Rx RF filter (FL109, FL110)

FL109 - B7837

FL110 - B7847

An RF filter is located between the UMTS LNA and mixer. Insertion loss is important, but not as critical

as losses before the LNA. The most important parameters of this component include:

• Out-of-band rejection or attenuation levels, usually specified to meet these conditions:

- Far out-of-band signals - ranging from DC up to the first band of particular concern and from the

last band of particular concern to beyond three times the highest passband frequency.

- Tx-band leakage - the transmitter channel power, although attenuated by the duplexer, still

presents a cross-modulation threat in combination with Rx-band jammers. The RF filter must

provide rejection of this Tx-band leakage.

- Other frequencies of particular concern . bands known to include other wireless transmitters that

may deliver significant power levels to the receiver input.

• Phase and amplitude balance - the ZIF architecture requires well-balanced differential inputs to the

RFR6202 IC. This is accomplished by the RF filter which takes a single-ended output from the

RFL6202 IC and provides differential outputs having nominal 180°∆ phase separation. Phase and/or

amplitude imbalance causes degraded common-mode rejection and second-order nonlinearity, so

their requirements are specified jointly.

- ±3 degrees and ± 1 dB

- -12 to + 3 degrees and ± 0.7 dB

Of course, passband ripple and return loss are still important in all cases for the same reasons

explained in the antenna switch module and duplexer sections.