SC1894:225MHz to 3800MHz RF Power Amplifier Linearizer (RFPAL)

Third Generation Fully Adaptive RF PA Linearization Technology in a Single IC

The SC1894 is the 3rd generation of RF PA linearizers (RFPAL) providing improved correction and functionality over the previous generations. The SC1894 is a fully adaptive, RFin/RFout predistortion linearization solution optimized for a wide range of amplifiers, power levels, and communication protocols. The SC1894 uses the PA output and input signals to adaptively generate an optimized correction function in order to minimize the PA’s self-generated distortion and impairments. Using RF-domain analog signal processing enables the SC1894 to operate over wide-signal bandwidths and consume very low power. The SC1894 goes beyond linearization and provides accurate RF power measurement of RFIN and RFFB. Design support features including spectral monitoring and ACLR alarm are also available. These optional design support are accessed through the SC1894’s serial peripheral interface (SPI) bus. Evaluation kits are available for evaluating the performance of the SC1894. See the SC1894 data sheet for the frequency variants. See the ordering tab for EV Kit options. NOTE: The SC1894EVKit requires the use of the SC-USB-SPI board to connect the SC1894EVKit into a computer. Note: All SCxx parts are RoHS. An appended “E” at the end of the part number indicates 7” Tape and Reel. No appended letter or a “K” at the end of the part number indicates bulk.

Key Features
  • RFin/RFout PA Linearizer SoC in Standard CMOS
    • Fully Adaptive Correction
    • Up to 28dB ACLR and 38dB IMD Improvement
  • External Reference Clock Support:
    • 10, 13, 15.36, 19.2, 20, 26, and 30.72MHz
  • Low Power Consumption:
    • Duty-cycled (9%) Feedback: 600mW
    • Full adaptation: 1200mW
  • Frequency Range: 225MHz to 3800MHz
  • Input Signal Bandwidth: 1.2MHz to 75MHz
  • Packaged in 9mm x 9mm QFN Package
  • Operating Case Temperature: -40°C to +100°C
  • Fully RoHS Compliant, Green Materials
  • Dual-RF Power Measurement
SC1894: Application Block Diagram
SC1894: Application Block Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Broadcast Infrastructure (SC1894A-00C13)
  • Cellular Infrastructure (SC1894A-00C13)
  • Microwave Backhaul (SC1894A-00M13)
  • Wide Range of PAs and Output Power
DataSheet
titleDownload file
SC1894 Data SheetSC1894.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberFrequency Range
(MHz)
Input Signal Bandwidth
(MHz)
Input Signal Bandwidth
(MHz)
PA ArchitecturePathsFootprint
(mm x mm)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
minmax
SC1894225 to 38001.275Class AB
Closed Loop
Doherty
19.0 x 9.0SAWN QFN/64-40 to +100
Design kits & evaluation modules
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
SC1894-EVK1500ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK1900ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK200ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK2400ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK3400ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK500ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894-EVK900ActiveEVKIT;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00B00NRNDSC1894A-00C13SAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00B00EActiveSC1894A-00C13ESAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00B13ENRNDSC1894A-00C13ESAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
SC1894A-00C13ActiveSAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00C13EActiveSAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00M13ActiveSAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-00M13EActiveSAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894A-01B13NRNDSAWN QFN,;64 pin;SAWN Q;Special - See Data SheetSee data sheet
SC1894.pdf SC1894
Scintera GUI Installation Guide SC1894
SC1894 Hardware Design Guide SC1894
SC1894 SPI Programming Guide SC1894
SC1894 FW4.1.03.08 Release Notes SC1894
Optimizing your Power Amplifier for Predistortion with RF PA Linearizer (RFPAL) SC2200
Linearizing Microwave Transmission Power Amplifiers Using the SC1894 SC1894
SC1894.pdf SC1894