MASW-008955 GaAs SP3T Switch DC - 3.5 GHz Rev. V2 Features • • • • • • • • Application Schematic Low Insertion Loss: 0.55 dB @ 2.45 GHz High P1dB: 35 dBm @ 2.6 V 0.5 micron GaAs pHEMT Process Lead-Free 2 mm 8-Lead PDFN Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible Low gate lag for timing sensitive applications 1.8 V Operation with 1.8 V on Voltage Pull Up Description M/A-COM’s MASW-008955 is a GaAs pHEMT MMIC single pole three throw (SP3T) switch in a lead-free 2 mm 8-lead PDFN package. The MASW008955 is ideally suited for applications where low control voltage, low insertion loss, high isolation, small size, and low cost are required. Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Description 1 RFC RF In/Out 2 3,4 Optional Voltage Pull Up 3 3 V1 Control 1 4 RF1 RF In/Out 5 RF2 RF In/Out 6 3 Control 2 7 3 V3 Control 3 8 RF3 RF In/Out Typical applications are for filter and antenna switching in WLAN or Bluetooth systems that connect separate receive functions to a common antenna This part can be used in all systems operating up to 3.5 GHz requiring low control voltage. The MASW-008955 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs pHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information1,2 Part Number Package MASW-008955-TR1000 1000 piece reel MASW-008955-TR3000 3000 piece reel MASW-008955-001SMB Sample Test Board VP V2 3. Depending on system sensitivity optional DC line bypass capacitors (22 pF) may be used. 4. Improved linearity at low control voltage can be obtained by tying pin 2 to the most positive control voltage. Otherwise, leave pin 2 unconnected. Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Parameter Absolute Maximum Max Input Power (0.5-3.5 GHz, 2.6 V Control) RFC – RF1 RFC – RF2 RFC – RF3 35 dBm 31 dBm 31 dBm |VHI-VLO| 8.5 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-008955 GaAs SP3T Switch DC - 3.5 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, VC = 0 V / 2.6 V, Z0 = 50 Ω 7,9 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss 8 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF1 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF2 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF3 dB — — — 0.55 0.6 0.6 0.85 0.85 0.85 Isolation 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF1 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF2 2.45 GHz, RFC - RF3 dB 20 20 19 22 22 20 — — — Return Loss 2.45 GHz dB — 20 — IP3 Two Tone, +10 dBm/tone, 10 MHz Spacing, 2.45 GHz dBm — 54 — IP2 Two Tone, +10 dBm/tone, 10 MHz Spacing, 2.45 GHz dBm — 98 — P0.1dB 2.45 GHz (RF1), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF2), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF3), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF1), 3 V 2.45 GHz (RF2), 3 V 2.45 GHz (RF3), 3 V — 29 25 25 32 28 28 — P1dB 2.45 GHz (RF1), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF2), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF3), 2.6 V 2.45 GHz (RF1), 3 V 2.45 GHz (RF2), 3 V 2.45 GHz (RF3), 3 V — 35 31 31 36 34 34 — 2nd Harmonic 900 MHz, 2.6 V, +10 dBm 900 MHz, 2.6 V, +20 dBm 900 MHz, 3 V,+20 dBm 2.45 GHz, 2.6 V, +10 dBm 2.45 GHz, 2.6 V,+20 dBm 2.45 GHz, 3 V,+20 dBm — -94 -75 -80 -86 -70 -99 — 3rd Harmonic 900 MHz, 2.6 V, +10 dBm 900 MHz, 2.6 V, +20 dBm 900 MHz, 3 V,+20 dBm 2.45 GHz, 2.6 V, +10 dBm 2.45 GHz, 2.6 V,+20 dBm 2.45 GHz, 3 V,+20 dBm dBc — -102 -80 -100 -94 -70 -78 — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF 90% to 10% RF ns — 25 14 — Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF 50% control to 10% RF ns — 30 26 — Gate Lag 50% control to 100% RF µs Control Current |VC| = 2.6V µA — 4 20 Thermal Resistance Junction to case °C/W — 96 — 7. 8. 9. dBm dBm dBc 4 For positive control voltage, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Insertion loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value, e.g. 100 pF for 100 - 500 MHz, 39 pF for 2.45 GHz. Specifications apply with no connection to pin 2 (VP). 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-008955 GaAs SP3T Switch DC - 3.5 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Isolation Insertion Loss 0.0 -10 -0.2 -15 RF1 RF2 RF3 -20 -0.4 -25 -0.6 -30 -0.8 -35 -1.0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 -40 0.5 3.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) Handling Procedures Return Loss -10 Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Input Return Loss (dB) Output Return Loss (dB) -15 Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. -20 -25 -30 -35 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) Truth Table 10,11,12 V1 V2 V3 RFC RF1 RFC RF2 RFC RF3 1 0 0 On Off Off 0 1 0 Off On Off 0 0 1 Off Off On 10. 0 = 0 V ± 0.2 V, 1 = 1.8 V to +5 V, minimum VHI-VLO = 1.8 V, maximum VHI-VLO = 8.5 V. 11. For use at low voltage, M/A-COM recommends connecting pin 2 to a voltage equal to the most positive control voltage. 12. Negative control voltage may be used. The ‘1’ in the table would be the most positive (0 V) and the ‘0’ would be the most negative (-3 V for example). 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-008955 GaAs SP3T Switch DC - 3.5 GHz Rev. V2 Lead Free 2 mm 8-lead PDFN † † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.