1FEATURES
234· Qualified for Automotive Applications
· Two Intermediate Frequency (IF)
Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADCs)
· Two 12-Bit Auxiliary Digital-to-Analog
Converters (DACs)
· 8-Bit Auxiliary ADCs with Four-Channel Input
Multiplexer (MUX)
· Integrated IF Digital Processing Core
· Integrated Circuitry for Third-Overtone Master
Clock Oscillator
· Wakeup Circuit/Real-Time Clock With Separate
Crystal Oscillator
· Flexible Data Interface Optimized for TMS
Family of Digital Baseband Processors
· Pin-Selectable SPI™ and I2C™ Control
Interfaces
· 3.3-V/1.8-V Supply (Integrated Regulator
Available to Optionally Generate 1.8-V Supply)
· TQFP-144 (RFP) PowerPAD™ Package

APPLICATIONS
· IF-Sampled AM/FM Radio
· Hybrid Digital (HD) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Digital Radio

DESCRIPTION
The AFE8221 implements the intermediate frequency (IF) sampling and processing functions of a digital radio
receiver system. It is designed to be used with TI's digital radio baseband processors and AM/FM tuners. The
AFE8221 can also be programmed by the baseband processor for use in conventional AM/FM and digital radio.
This unit includes two IF inputs with associated filtering and digital processing circuitry.
The receive circuit oversamples the radio tuner IF output to reduce noise and improve dynamic range. The IF
analog-to-digital converter (ADC) oversamples the IF input at rates up to 75 MHz. The AFE8221 then digitally
mixes, filters, and decimates the signal to provide I and Q output signals to the baseband processor. A clock
oscillator circuit is provided that can be used with an appropriate third-overtone crystal and external tank circuit to
generate the sampling clock for the IF ADCs.
The AFE8221 also includes a real-time clock and associated low-power oscillator circuit. Two auxiliary
digital-to-analog converters (DACs) are included for system control functions. An 8-bit auxiliary ADC and input
multiplexer (MUX) can be used for system diagnostic functions. Other features include 12 general-purpose
input/output (GPIO) lines, programmable interrupt generators, and an I2C master for communication between the
AFE and the tuner(s).
The AFE8221 is available in a TQFP-144 (20 mm × 20 mm) package and uses a 3.3-V and a 1.8-V power
supply. An onboard voltage regulator is included to optionally generate the 1.8-V digital supply for the AFE8221.