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Eval board configuration

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The user inquired about using the HMC1120 Evaluation Board for wideband single-ended input interfaces, particularly for frequencies above 100 MHz. The final answer explained that to use the board for lower frequencies, the ac-coupling cap (C3) should be increased to lower the high-pass corner frequency, and the COFS cap (C6) should be adjusted to set the internal offset control loop bandwidth appropriately. The default values are 1nF for C3 (3.1 MHz corner frequency) and 1nF for C6 (220 KHz loop bandwidth).
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Category: Hardware
Product Number: HMC1120

Hello 

In the datasheet for HMC1120 it is stated that the Evaluation board is suitable for input frequencies above 100 MHz. It is also stated that the section "wideband single-ended input interface section", but I am not able to find it. 

Can someone explain to me what exactly should be changed if I wish to use it as wide band?

Thank you very much!

BR

Rasmus 

  • You have to make two potential changes. The ac-coupling cap on the eval board (C3) is 1nF. With the RF input impedance being 50 ohms, this gives you an input high pass corner frequency of 3.1 MHz. You would generally want this frequency to be at least one tenth of your minimum operating frequency. So as-is, the board is good for operation down to 31 MHz. If you need to go lower, then increase C3 (I's also set C4 to the same value). 

    You may also need to adjust the corner frequency of the internal offset control loop by changing the value of the COFS cap connected to pins 9 and 10 (C6). The default value is 1nF. That gives you a loop bandwidth for the cancellation loop of 220 KHz (see Table 4 on page 25). That setting would be good for frequencies down to around ten times this (2.2 MHz). So again depending on your target minimum input frequency, you should set the loop bandwidth to be lower by at least one tenth. The trade off of setting this loop bandwidth very low is slower response time. 

  • Hi Frank.
    That checks out completely. Thank you very much for your answer!

    BR

    Rasmus