Only For Training And Service Purposes - LG TU550 Service Manual

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3. TECHNICAL BRIEF

A generic, high-level functional block diagram of TU550 is shown in Figure 3-1. One antenna collects base station

forward link signals and radiates handset reverse link signals. The antenna connects with receive and transmit

paths through a switch module (plus two duplexers for UMTS high-band and low-band operations).

The UMTS receive signal is amplified by the RFL6202 LNA then passes through a bandpass filter before being

applied to the RFR6202 Receiver IC. On-chip circuits downconvert the received signal directly from RF to

baseband using radioOne Zero-IF techniques. Generation of the UMTS downconverter LO is distributed between

the RTR6250 (phase-locked loop), the RFR6202 (buffer amplifiers and LO distribution circuits) and external UHF

VCO and loop filter circuits. The RFR6202 IC outputs analog baseband signals for further processing by the MSM

device. This baseband interface is shared with the RTR6250 GSM850/GSM900/DCS/PCS receiver outputs.

GSM850, GSM-900, DCS and PCS receive signals pass through their bandpass filters then are applied to the

RTR6250 IC. Similar to the UMTS path, RTR6250 circuits downconvert the received signals directly from RF to

baseband. The GSM850/GSM900/DCS/PCS downconverter LO is generated mostly within the RTR6250 (PLL

and distribution functions); the UMTS Rx CH VCO and loop filter are off-chip. The RTR analog baseband outputs

are routed to the MSM6275 IC for further processing (an interface shared with the RFR).

The UMTS transmit path begins with analog baseband signals from the MSM device that drive the RTR6250 IC.

Integrated PLL and VCO circuits generate the Tx LO used in the quadrature upconverter that translates baseband

signals directly to RF. The RTR6250 output driver stages deliver fairly high-level signals that are filtered and

applied to the power amplifiers (PA). The PA output is routed to the antenna through a duplexer and switch

module.

The shared GSM-850, GSM900, DCS-1800, and PCS-1900 transmit path begins with the same baseband

interface from the MSM6275 IC that is used for the UMTS band. A single GSM850/GSM900/DCS/PCS quadrature

upconverter translates the GMSK or 8-PSK-modulated signal to a convenient intermediate frequency (IF) that

forms one input to an offset phase-locked loop (OPLL). OPLL functions are split between the RTR6250 IC and off-

chip loop filter and dual Tx VCO circuits, and translate the GMSK or 8-PSK-modulated signal to the desired GSM-

850, GSM-900, DCS-1800 or PCS-1900 channel frequency. This signal is applied to a dual power amplifier (only

one is active at a time). The enabled path continues with the PA, an automated power control (APC) circuit that

samples the transmit power and adjusts its level, the switch module (which includes a band-appropriate lowpass

filter), and the antenna.

TU550 power supply voltages are managed and regulated by the PM6650 Power Management IC. This versatile

device integrates all wireless handset power management, general housekeeping, and user interface support

functions into a single mixed signal IC. It monitors and controls the external power source and coordinates battery

recharging while maintaining the handset supply voltages using low dropout, programmable regulators.

The device's general housekeeping functions include an ADC and analog multiplexer circuit for monitoring on-chip

voltage sources, charging status, and current flow, as well as user-defined off-chip variables such as temperature,

RF output power, and battery ID. Various oscillator, clock, and counter circuits support IC and higher-level

handset functions. Key parameters such as under-voltage lockout and crystal oscillator signal presence are

monitored to protect against detrimental conditions.

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