RF2442 HIGH-LINEARITY LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product Package Style: MSOP-8 Features Low Noise and High Intercept Point External Bias Control Single 2.5V to 5.0V Power Supply 500MHz to 2500MHz Operation Extremely Small MSOP-8 Package VCC1 1 8 VCC2 GND1 2 7 NC RF IN 3 6 RF OUT GND2 4 5 NC Applications TDMA/CDMA/FM Cellular Rx LNA TDMA/CDMA PCS Rx LNA Low Noise Transmit Driver Amplifier ISM Band LNA/Driver General Purpose Amplification Commercial and Consumer Systems Functional Block Diagram Product Description The RF2442 is a low noise amplifier with a very high dynamic range designed for the receive front end of digital cellular applications at 900MHz, 1900MHz, and 2400MHz. It is designed to amplify low level signals with minimum noise contribution while operating in the harsh, interference-rich environments of newly deployed digital subscriber units. The device also functions as an outstanding PA driver amplifier in the transmit chain of digital subscriber units where low transmit noise power is a concern. The device supports trade-offs between linearity and current drain. The designer has control of these trade-offs with the choice of an external bias resistor. The IC is featured in a standard miniature 8-lead plastic MSOP package. Ordering Information RF2442 RF2442 PCBA-L RF2442 PCBA-M RF2442 PCBA-H 9GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT High-Linearity Low Noise Amplifier Fully Assembled Evaluation Board (~900MHz) Fully Assembled Evaluation Board (~1900MHz) Fully Assembled Evaluation Board (~2400MHz) Optimum Technology Matching® Applied SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. Rev B8 DS080128 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 12 RF2442 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Supply Voltage Input RF Level Rating Unit -0.5 to +6.0 VDC +10 dBm Operating Ambient Temperature -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Unit Condition Overall RF Frequency Range 500 to 2500 MHz Schematic Evaluation Board L (RC =0), T=25°C, RF=881MHz 881MHz Performance Gain 18 20 22 dB VCC =3.6V 17 19 21 dB VCC =3.0V 18 20 dB VCC =2.5V dBm VCC =3.6V 16 Output P1dB Output IP3 +13 +11 dBm VCC =3.0V +21 +27 dBm VCC =3.6V +16 +22 dBm VCC =3.0V +10 +16 dBm VCC =2.5V Noise Figure Reverse Isolation 22 1.6 2.5 dB VCC =3.6V 1.5 2.5 dB VCC =3.0V 1.4 2.5 dB VCC =2.5V dB VCC =3.6V 24 22 24 dB VCC =3.0V 21 23 dB VCC =2.5V Schematic Evaluation Board M (RC =0), T=25°C, RF=1960MHz 1960MHz Performance Gain 10 12 14 dB VCC =3.6V 10 12 14 dB VCC =3.0V 12 14 10 Output P1dB Output IP3 2 of 12 dB VCC =2.5V +16 dBm VCC =3.6V +13 dBm VCC =3.0V +26 dBm VCC =3.6V +15 +21 dBm VCC =3.0V +9 +15 dBm VCC =2.5V +20 Noise Figure Reverse Isolation Requires input tuning inductor below 1GHz 18 1.6 2.3 dB VCC =3.6V 1.5 2.1 dB VCC =3.0V 1.4 2.0 dB VCC =2.5V dB VCC =3.6V 20 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev B8 DS080128 RF2442 Parameter Min. Specification Typ. 17 19 dB VCC =3.0V 17 19 dB VCC =2.5V Max. Unit Condition 1960MHz Performance, cont. Schematic Evaluation Board H (RC =0), T=25°C, RF=2400MHz 2400MHz Performance Gain Output IP3 7 9 11 7 9 11 dB VCC =3.0V 6 8 10 dB VCC =2.5V +20 +26 dBm VCC =3.6V +15 +21 dBm VCC =3.0V +9 +15 Noise Figure Reverse Isolation dB dBm VCC =2.5V 1.6 2.5 dB VCC =3.6V 1.5 2.3 dB VCC =3.0V 1.4 2.1 dB VCC =2.5V 16 17 dB VCC =3.6V 16 17 dB VCC =3.0V 16 17 dB VCC =2.5V Power Supply T=25°C Voltage Current Consumption Rev B8 DS080128 VCC =3.6V 2.5 to 5.0 V 17 19 30 mA VCC =3.6V 10 12 23 mA VCC =3.0V 7 9 20 mA VCC =2.5V 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 12 RF2442 Pin 1 Function VCC1 2 GND1 3 RF IN 4 GND2 5 6 NC RF OUT 7 8 NC VCC2 Description Interface Schematic Supply voltage for the LNA. External RF and IF bypassing is required. The trace length between the pin and the bypass capacitors should be minimized. The ground side of the bypass capacitors should connect immediately to ground plane. This pin connects to pin 8 through a 150Ω resistor. This allows for simple biasing of the collector at pin 6. Refer to Application Schematics 1 and 3. Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short and connect immediately to ground plane. RF input pin. This pin is internally DC-blocked and matched to 50Ω for frequencies above 1GHz. When using below 1GHz, it is recommended that this pin be matched with series inductance to series-resonate out the internal blocking capacitor. Refer to Application Schematics 1 and 2. 150 Ω VCC1 VCC2 BIAS To bias circuits LNA OUT LNA IN Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short and connect immediately to ground plane. No connection. This pin is typically left unconnected or grounded. LNA Output pin. This pin is an open-collector output. It must be biased to either VCC or pin 8 through a choke or matching inductor. This pin is typically matched to 50Ω with a shunt bias/matching inductor and series blocking/matching capacitor. Refer to application schematics. No connection. This pin is typically left unconnected or grounded. See pin 3. Optional power supply connection for biasing pin 6. This pin connects to pin 1 through a 150Ω resistor. This allows for simple biasing of the collector at pin 6. When used, this pin should be RF bypassed. Refer to Application Schematics 1 and 3. See pin 1. Package Drawing 0.192 ± 0.008 0.006 ± 0.003 0.012 -A- 0.0256 0.118 ± 0.004 sq 0.034 6° MAX 0° MIN 0.021 ± 0.004 4 of 12 0.006 ± 0.002 Shaded lead is pin 1. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev B8 DS080128 RF2442 Evaluation Board Schematic (L board) ~900 MHz C1 1 nF VCC 2442401- C2 22 pF J1 RF IN 50 Ω μstrip L2 8.2 nH C5 1.5 pF R1 0Ω 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 L1 15 nH C3 22 pF 50 Ω μstrip C4 1.5 pF J2 RF OUT Evaluation Board Schematic (M board) ~1900 MHz C1 1 nF VCC 2442400B C2 22 pF J1 RF IN R1 0Ω 1 8 2 7 3 6 50 Ω μstrip 4 L1 4.7 nH C3 22 pF 50 Ω μstrip C4 1.0 pF 5 J2 RF OUT Evaluation Board Schematic (H board) ~2400 MHz C1 1 nF VCC 2442402- C2 22 pF J1 RF IN Rev B8 DS080128 R1 0Ω 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 50 Ω μstrip L1 3.9 nH C3 22 pF 50 Ω μstrip C4 0.5 pF 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. J2 RF OUT 5 of 12 RF2442 Evaluation Board Layout 900MHz Board Size 1.150" x 1.165" Evaluation Board Layout 1900MHz Board Size 1.150" x 1.165" 6 of 12 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev B8 DS080128 RF2442 Evaluation Board Layout 2400MHz Board Size 1.150" x 1.165" Rev B8 DS080128 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 12 RF2442 Gain vs. Output Level (Freq = 881MHz) 30 Noise Figure vs. Frequency 2.5 Vcc=3.0, Noise Match Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match 2.0 Vcc=3.6, Noise Match Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) 25 20 1.5 1.0 Vcc=3.0, Noise Match Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match 15 0.5 Vcc=3.6, Noise Match Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match 10 0.0 -10 -5 0 5 10 800 15 850 900 Output Level (dBm) Input IP3 vs. Input Level (Freq = 881MHz) 10 1000 Output IP3 vs. Output Level (Freq = 881MHz) 30 25 Output IP3 (dBm) 5 Input IP3 (dBm) 950 Frequency (MHz) 0 20 Vcc=3.0, Noise Match Vcc=3.0, Noise Match Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match -5 Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match 15 Vcc=3.6, Noise Match Vcc=3.6, Noise Match Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match -10 10 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 -10 -5 0 Input Level (dBm) Output IM3 Level vs. Input Level (Freq = 881MHz) 10 5 10 15 -10 -5 Output Level (dBm) Power Out vs. Power In (Freq = 881MHz) 20 Vcc=3.0, Noise Match 0 15 Output Level, single tone (dBm) Output IM3 Level, per tone (dBm) Vcc=3.6, Noise Match -10 Ideal IM3 Slope -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 Vcc = 3.0V 10 Vcc = 3.6V Ideal Gain Slope (3.6V) 5 0 -70 -5 -80 -90 -10 -30 -25 -20 -15 Input Level, per tone (dBm) 8 of 12 -10 -5 -30 -25 -20 -15 Input Level, single tone (dBm) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev B8 DS080128 RF2442 Icc vs. Output Level (Freq = 881MHz) 25 Efficiency vs. Output Level (Freq = 881MHz) 50% Vcc=3.0, Noise Match 45% Vcc=3.0, Noise Match Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match Vcc=3.6, Noise Match Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match 35% Efficiency (%) Icc (mA) Vcc=3.0, Gmax Match 40% Vcc=3.6, Noise Match 20 15 Vcc=3.6, Gmax Match 30% 25% 20% 15% 10 10% 5% 5 0% -10 -5 0 5 10 15 -10 -5 0 Output Level (dBm) Gain vs. Output Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 20 5 10 15 1900 2000 Output Level (dBm) Noise Figure vs. Frequency 2.0 Vcc = 3.6V Vcc = 3.0V 1.6 Gain (dB) Noise Figure (dB) 15 10 1.2 0.8 Vcc = 3.6V 0.4 Vcc = 3.0V 5 0.0 -20 -10 0 10 20 1500 1600 1700 Output Level (dBm) Input IP3 vs. Input Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 20 Output IP3 vs. Input Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 30 25 Input IP3 (dBm) 15 Input IP3 (dBm) 1800 Frequency (MHz) 10 5 20 15 Vcc = 3.6V Vcc = 3.6V Vcc = 3.0V Vcc = 3.0V 0 10 -20 -15 -10 Input Level (dBm) Rev B8 DS080128 -5 0 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 Input Level (dBm) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 12 RF2442 Output IM3 Level vs. Input Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 0 Power Out vs. Power In (Freq = 1960MHz) 20 Vcc = 3.6V Vcc = 3.0V 15 Output Level, single tone (dBm) Output IM3 Level, per tone (dBm) -10 Ideal IM3 Slope -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 10 5 0 Vcc = 3.0V Vcc = 3.6V -5 Ideal Gain Slope (3.6V) -70 -80 -10 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 -20 -15 Input Level, per tone (dBm) Icc vs. Output Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 25 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 Input Level, single tone (dBm) Efficiency vs. Output Level (Freq = 1960MHz) 70% Vcc = 3.6V Vcc = 3.0V 60% Vcc = 3.0V Vcc = 3.6V 20 Efficiency (%) Icc (mA) 50% 15 40% 30% 20% 10 10% 5 0% -20 -10 0 Output Level (dBm) 10 of 12 10 20 -10 -5 0 5 10 Output Level (dBm) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev B8 DS080128 RF2442 RoHS* Banned Material Content RoHS Compliant: Yes Package total weight in grams (g): 0.025 Compliance Date Code: 0629 Bill of Materials Revision: - Pb Free Category: B i l l o f Ma te r i a l s e3 Pa r ts Pe r Mi l l i o n (PPM) Pb Cd Hg Cr VI PB B PB DE Di e 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mo l d i ng Co mp o und 0 0 0 0 0 0 Le a d F r a m e 0 0 0 0 0 0 Di e Atta ch Ep o x y 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wi r e 0 0 0 0 0 0 So l d e r Pl a ti ng 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thi s R o HS b a nne d ma te r i a l co nte nt de cl a r a ti o n wa s pr e p a r e d so l e l y o n i nfo r ma ti o n, i ncl ud i ng a na l y ti ca l d a ta , pr o v i de d to R F MD b y i ts sup p l i e r s, a nd a pp l i e s to the B i l l o f M a te r i a l s (B OM) r e vi si o n no te d * DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Rev B8 DS080128 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 11 of 12 RF2442 12 of 12 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 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