SGC4463Z SGC4463Z 50MHz to 4000MHz ACTIVE BIAS SILICON GERMANIUM CASCADABLE GAIN BLOCK Package: SOT-363 Product Description Features RFMD’s SGC4463Z is a high performance SiGe HBT MMIC amplifier utilizing a Darlington configuration with a patented active bias network. The active bias network provides stable current over temperature and process Beta variations. Designed to run directly from a 3V supply, the SGC4463Z does not require a dropping resistor as compared to typical Darlington amplifiers. The SGC4463Z is designed for high linearity 3V gain block applications that require small size and minimal external components. It is internally matched to 50. Optimum Technology Matching® Applied Gain & Return Loss Gain, RL (dB) SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si BJT 10 Bias Tee Data, ZS = ZL = 50 Ohms, TL = 25C 0 S22 -10 -20 Si CMOS Single Fixed 3V Supply No Dropping Resistor Required Patented Self-Bias Circuitry P1dB =12.9dBm at 1950MHz OIP3 =27dBm at 1950MHz Robust 1000V ESD, Class 1C HBM Applications S21 Si BiCMOS VD = 3V, ID = 52mA 20 GaAs MESFET SiGe BiCMOS 30 GaAs HBT InGaP HBT S11 PA Driver Amplifier Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS, WCDMA IF Amplifier Wireless Data, Satellite -30 GaN HEMT 0 0.5 Parameter Small Signal Gain 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 Frequency (GHz) RF MEMS Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition 19.0 12.9 20.5 22.0 dB 850MHz 14.4 15.9 dB 1950MHz 13.3 dB 2400MHz Output Power at 1dB Compression 13.8 dBm 850MHz 11.9 12.9 dBm 1950MHz 12.5 dBm 2400MHz Output Third Order Intercept Point 28.0 dBm 850MHz 25.0 27.0 dBm 1950MHz 26.0 dBm 2400MHz Input Return Loss 10.0 13.0 dB 1950MHz Output Return Loss 7.0 11.0 dB 1950MHz Noise Figure 3.7 4.7 dB 1930MHz Thermal Resistance 180 °C/W junction - lead Device Operating Voltage 3.0 V Device Operating Current 46.0 52.0 60.0 mA Test Conditions: VD =3V, ID =52mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=-5dBm, TL =25°C, ZS =ZL =50, Bias Tee Data 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. DS140210 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 6 SGC4463Z Absolute Maximum Ratings Rating Unit Device Current (ICE) Parameter 110 mA Device Voltage (VCE) 4 V RF Input Power* (See Note) 12 dBm +150 °C Junction Temp (TJ) Operating Temp Range (TL) -40 to +85 °C +150 °C Storage Temp ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1C Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL 1 *Note: Load condition ZL =50 Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l and TL =TLEAD Typical RF Performance with Application Circuit at Key Operating Frequencies (Bias Tee) Parameter Unit 100 MHz 500 MHz 850 MHz 1950 MHz 2400 MHz 3500 MHz dB 23.6 23.0 dBm 30.0 29.5 dBm 16.0 14.4 Input Return Loss (IRL) dB 25.0 16.0 Output Return Loss (ORL) dB 24.5 16.0 dB 25.0 26.0 Reverse Isolation (S12) Noise Figure (NF) dB 2.8 2.8 Test Conditions: VD =3V ID =52mA Typ. OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=-5dBm TL =25°C ZS =ZL =50 20.5 28.0 13.8 15.0 13.0 25.5 3.1 14.4 27.0 12.9 13.0 11.0 21.5 3.7 13.3 26.0 12.9 13.0 10.0 20.5 3.6 10.4 23.5 10.6 12.0 10.0 19.0 4.4 Small Signal Gain (G) Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Output Power at 1dB Compression (P1dB) Typical Performance with Bias Tee, VD =3V, ID =52mA OIP3 vs. Frequency (-5dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) 36 21 34 19 17 30 P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 32 28 26 25C 24 -40C 22 15 25C 13 -40C 11 85C 85C 9 20 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 Frequency (GHz) 2 of 6 P1dB vs. Frequency 2.5 3 3.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS140210 SGC4463Z Typical Performance with Bias Tee, VD = 3V, ID = 52mA NF vs. Frequency 6.0 Current vs. Voltage 80 +25C 70 -40C 5.0 +85C 50 4.0 Id (mA) NF (dB) 60 3.0 25C 2.0 40 30 20 85C 10 1.0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 3.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 Frequency (GHz) |S11| over Frequency 0 3 3.5 4 22 Gain (dB) -10 S11 (dB) 2.5 |S21| over Frequency 26 -5 -15 -20 25C -40C -25 18 25C 14 -40C 85C 10 85C -30 6 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 Frequency (GHz) -5 2 S22 (dB) -15 -20 -25 -30 1.5 2 2.5 Frequency (GHz) DS140210 4 3 3.5 4 -15 -20 25C -40C -25 1 3.5 -10 85C 0.5 3 -5 -40C 0 2.5 |S22| over Frequency 0 25C -10 1.5 Frequency (GHz) |S12| over Frequency 0 S12 (dB) 2 Vd (V) 3 3.5 4 85C -30 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 6 SGC4463Z Suggested Pad Layout Dimensions in inches [millimeters] RF OUT RF IN Notes: 1. Provide a large ground pad area under device pins 1, 2, 4, and 5 with several plated-through holes placed as shown. 2. 1-2 ounce finished copper thickness is recommended. 3. RF I/O lines are 50Ω Package Drawing Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. 4 of 6 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS140210 SGC4463Z Application Schematic Vd Application Circuit Element Values 1uF 1000pF C3 Reference Designator 100-2000MHz 2000-4000MHz L1 1,2 RF IN 3 C1 SGC-4463Z RF OUT 6 4,5 C2 C1 1000pF 2.7pF C2 100pF 6.8pF C3 100pF 6.8pF L1 120nH 39nH Evaluation Board Layout 1uF 1000pF C3 L1 C1 DS140210 C2 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 6 SGC4463Z Part Identification 6 5 4 1 2 3 Ordering Information 6 of 6 Ordering Code Description SGC4463Z 7” Reel with 3000 pieces SGC4463ZSQ Sample bag with 25 pieces SGC4463ZSR 7” Reel with 100 pieces SGC4463ZPCK1 100MHz to 2000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag SGC4463ZPCK2 2000MHz to 4000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS140210