L1 GPS/Galileo/BeiDou/GLONASS RF Front-end

Overview

Key Features

• TSMC BiCMOS SiGe 180 nm technology
• Single conversion superheterodyne receiver
• Active antenna detector
• Selectable front end modes: IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS, IQ GPS/Galileo/BeiDou only, IQ GLONASS only, GPS/Galileo/BeiDou and GLONASS with image-rejection
• Integrated LNA with output matching to 50 Ohm
• Integrated mixer preamplifier with programmable operating current
• Image-rejection mixer
• Integrated IF filter with automatic passband adjustment
• Selectable channel output type: differential linear output or digital CMOS output with integrated 2-bit ADC
• Fully integrated frequency synthesizer with internal PLL filter and clock driver for correlator
• Fully integrated VCO with automatic adjustment system
• PLL lock indicator
• 3-wires serial peripheral interface for status monitoring, mode configuration and parameter adjustment
• «Stand-by» mode with minimum current consumption

Applications

• Navigation systems
• Portable receivers
• Mobile communication
• Measuring equipment and etc.

Deliverables

• Datasheet
• Layout View (GDSII)
• Evaluation kit based on packaged IC
• Characterization Report
• Behavioral Model
• SPICE netlist (.cdl)
• Integration Support

Technical Specifications