Analog Devices Inc. AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL Reference Design Board

Analog Devices Inc. AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL Reference Design Board is designed to cover full Tx signal chains with integrated MCU and user-friendly GUI for quick and easy integration. This board combines the AD3553R high-speed, dual-channel, 16-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) to support the ultrafast sub-µs voltage settling time of GaN gates. The AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL reference design board supports a wide range of gate bias voltages from -10V to +10V. This board features a configurable power-up and power-down sequence, enhancing flexibility and control over operational procedures.

The AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL reference design board’s power requirements necessitate a robust external +48V supply, requiring high current capabilities. Typical applications include massive Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output (MIMO) and macro base station RF front-end applications.

Features

  • Designed to cover full Tx signal chains with integrated MCU and user-friendly GUI for fast and easy integration
  • Supports fault event protections such as overvoltage, overcurrent, and overtemperature
  • Supports ultrafast sub-µs GaN gate voltage switching ~ (<1µs)
  • Supports ultrafast (<10µs) fault event protection from detection up to GaN gate pinch-off
  • Wide range of gate bias voltages from -10V to +10V
  • Configurable power-up and power-down sequence
  • Wide range of drain bias voltage from +38V to +55V (adjustable)
  • Can accommodate from two to four GaN/GaAs power amplifiers
  • Real-time monitoring of voltages, currents, and temperature

Specifications

  • MAX32666 low-power Arm® Cortex®-M4 with FPU-based microcontroller with Bluetooth® 5 for wearables
  • 1MB SRAM
  • 64MB QSPI flash
  • 40A drain current
  • ±1.6mA gate current
  • 2mV (p-p) gate voltage ripple
  • -45°C to 75°C operating temperature range
  • Package contents:
    • 1 x AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL board
    • 4 x standoffs
    • 4 x screws

Applications

  • 5G massive MIMOs
  • Macro base stations

System Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Analog Devices Inc. AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL Reference Design Board

Board Angle View

Analog Devices Inc. AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL Reference Design Board

Analog Devices Inc. AD-PAARRAY3552R-SL Reference Design Board