Analog Devices SC1894 FW4.1.03.08 Release Notes User Guide
User guide for SC1894 firmware version 4.1.03.08, providing evaluation procedures and performance data for RF power amplifier linearization.
Overview
This technical document provides detailed information for evaluating the operation and performance of the SC1894 RF Adaptive Pre-Distortion (RFPD) IC using firmware version 4.1.03.08. It includes instructions for evaluation kit setup, hardware configuration for RFIN and RFFB signal levels, and GUI-based IC configuration. The guide details various operational modes, including Optimized Correction and Smooth Adaptation, as well as debug features like spectrum monitoring (SEM and PSD) and Power Measurement Unit (PMU) calibration. Performance data is included for specific power amplifiers from Ampleon and NXP across LTE and WCDMA standards.
Use Cases
- RF power amplifier linearization and efficiency optimization
- Wireless infrastructure base station design
- Evaluation of SC1894 firmware performance with NXP and Ampleon amplifiers
- Spectrum monitoring and distortion analysis in RF transmitters
Topics
Referenced Parts
NXP
PA output power level sweep with NXP BLF6G27-150P and spectrum plot are shown in the following figures:
NXP
PA output-power level sweep with NXP BLF6G27-150P and spectrum plot are shown in the following figures:
SC1894
Maxim Integrated
The SC1894 RF PA Linearizer (RFPAL) is designed to fully address the linearization requirements for cellular infrastructure (LTE, TD-LTE, WCDMA, WiMax®, EVDO), VHF and UHF terrestrial broadcast television (CMMB, DVB-T, ISDBT, ATSC), and oth
2xMRF8S21100.
NXP
PA output power level sweep with NXP 2xMRF8S21100.
2xMRF8S21100.
NXP
PA output-power level sweep with NXP 2xMRF8S21100.
BLF6G22-50
NXP
With NXP BLF6G22-50 PA output-power level at 40.4dBm (PSAT - PAR), the peaking amplifier bias was adjusted from
2100MHz
NXP
8.2. 2100MHz NXP Doherty, Average Power 20-50W
2100MHz
NXP
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| BLF6G38-10 | NXP | PA output-power level sweep with NXP BLF6G38-10. |
| BLF6G38-10 | NXP | PA output power level sweep with NXP BLF6G38-10. |
| BLD6G22-50 | Ampleon | Peaking Amplifier Bias Adjustment with Ampleon BLD6G22-50 and WCDMA4 (PAR=7.75dB). |
| BLF6G27-150P | NXP | PA output power level sweep with NXP BLF6G27-150P and spectrum plot are shown in the following figures: |
| BLF6G27-150P | NXP | PA output-power level sweep with NXP BLF6G27-150P and spectrum plot are shown in the following figures: |
| BLF6G27-150P | NXP | PA output-power level sweep with NXP BLF6G27-150P. |
| SC1894 | Maxim Integrated | The SC1894 RF PA Linearizer (RFPAL) is designed to fully address the linearization requirements for cellular infrastructure (LTE, TD-LTE, WCDMA, WiMax®, EVDO), VHF and UHF terrestrial broadcast television (CMMB, DVB-T, ISDBT, ATSC), and oth |
| 2xMRF8S21100. | NXP | PA output power level sweep with NXP 2xMRF8S21100. |
| 2xMRF8S21100. | NXP | PA output-power level sweep with NXP 2xMRF8S21100. |
| BLF6G22-50 | NXP | With NXP BLF6G22-50 PA output-power level at 40.4dBm (PSAT - PAR), the peaking amplifier bias was adjusted from |
| 2100MHz | NXP | 8.2. 2100MHz NXP Doherty, Average Power 20-50W |
| 2100MHz | NXP | 8.2. 2100MHz NXP Doherty, Average Power 20-50W ............................................................................ 46 |