AD8339 Rev. 0 Data Sheet - DC to 50 MHz, Quad IQ Demodulator and Phase Shifter
Summary
This quad I/Q demodulator and phase shifter is a high-performance RF component designed for complex signal processing by performing quadrature demodulation and enabling beamforming. It features four independent I/Q channels with 16 programmable phase steps for precise alignment, making it ideal for applications requiring channel summation, such as phased array systems, advanced radar units, and medical ultrasound imaging devices. The manual details its functional operation, electrical specifications, and implementation guidelines across various high-density communication receiver architectures.
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DC to 50 MHz, Quad I/Q Demodulator
and Phase Shifter
AD8339 FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
RF1PRF1N
Quad integrated I/Q demodulator 16 phase select on each output (22.5° per step) AD8339 Quadrature demodulation accuracy I1OP
Phase accuracy: ±1° SCLK SDI SERIAL
Amplitude balance: ±0.25 d B Q1OP
SDO INTERFACE
Bandwidth CSB
4LO: LF to 200 MHz I2OP
RF: LF to 50 MHz RF2N
Baseband: determined by external filtering
Output dynamic range: 160 d B/Hz ÷4 90°
LO drive: >0 d Bm (50 Ω), single-ended sine wave
Supply: ±5 V RF3N
Power consumption: 73 m W/channel (290 m W total)
Power-down via SPI (each channel and complete chip)
BIAS I4OP
APPLICATIONS
Medical imaging (CW ultrasound beamforming) Phased array systems
RF4PRF4N
Radar Adaptive antennas
Figure 1.
Communication receivers
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The AD83391 is a quad I/Q demodulator configured to be The mixer outputs are in current form for convenient summa- driven by a low noise preamplifier with differential outputs. It is tion. The independent I and Q mixer output currents are summed optimized for the LNA in the AD8332/AD8334/AD8335 family and converted to a voltage by a low noise, high dynamic range,
of VGAs. The part consists of four identical I/Q demodulators current-to-voltage (I-V) transimpedance amplifier, such as the
with a 4× local oscillator (LO) input that divides this signal and AD8021 or the AD829. Following the current summation, the generates the necessary 0° and 90° phases of the internal LO combined signal is applied to a high resolution analog-to-digital
that drive the mixers. The four I/Q demodulators can be used converter (ADC), such as the AD7665 (16-bit, 570 k SPS).
independently of each other (assuming that a common LO is
An SPI-compatible serial interface port is provided to easily
acceptable) because each has a separate RF input.
program the phase of each channel; the interface allows daisy Continuous wave (CW) analog beamforming (ABF) and I/Q chaining by shifting the data through each chip from SDI to SDO.
demodulation are combined in a single 40-lead ultracompact The SPI also allows for power-down of each individual channel chip scale device, making the AD8339 particularly applicable in and the complete chip. During power-down, the serial interface high density ultrasound scanners. In an ABF system, time remains active so that the device can be programmed again.
domain coherency is achieved following the appropriate phase
The dynamic range is typically 160 d B/Hz at the I and Q
alignment and summation of multiple receiver channels. A reset
outputs. The AD8339 is available in a 6 mm × 6 mm, 40-lead
pin synchronizes multiple ICs to start each LO divider in the
LFCSP and is specified over the industrial temperature range of
same quadrant. Sixteen programmable 22.5° phase increments
−40°C to +85°C.
are available for each channel. For example, if Channel 1 is used as a reference and Channel 2 has an I/Q phase lead of 45°, then the user can phase align Channel 2 with Channel 1 by choosing the correct code.
1 Patent pending.
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Manual Details
| Brand | QUAD |
|---|---|
| Pages | 36 |
| File Size | 1.74 MB |
| Published | May 31, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating temperature range for the AD8339?
It operates over the industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
How can I individually control power or programming of each channel?
The SPI interface allows power-down of each individual channel and enables an easily programmable phase adjustment for every channel.
What is the maximum system bandwidth or dynamic range?
The dynamic range is typically 160 dB/Hz at the I and Q combination outputs, which is a high specification for the device.
What are common applications for this quad I/Q demodulator?
Applications include medical imaging (CW ultrasound beamforming), phased array systems, radar, and adaptive antennas.