SZA3044Z SZA3044Z 2.7GHz to 3.8GHz 5 V 1W 2.7GHz to 3.8GHz 5V 1W POWER AMPLIFIER Package: QFN, 4mmx4mm Product Description Features RFMD’s SZA-3044 is a high linearity class AB Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) amplifier housed in a low-cost surface-mountable plastic package. This HBT amplifier is made with InGaP on GaAs device technology and fabricated with MOCVD for an ideal combination of low cost and high reliability. This product is specifically designed as a final or driver stage for 802.16 equipment in the 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz bands. It can run from a 3V to 6V supply. Optimized on-chip impedance matching circuitry provides a 50 nominal RF input impedance. The external output match and bias adjustability allows load line optimization for other applications or over narrower bands. It features an output power detector, Optimum Technology on/off power control and high RF overdrive robustness. This Matching® Applied product is available in a RoHS Compliant and Green package GaAs HBT with matte tin finish, designated by the “Z” package suffix. GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT P1dB =31dBm at 5V 802.11a 54Mb/s 2.5% EVM Performance POUT =24dBm, VCC=5V, 340mA, PAE 14.5% POUT =25dBm, VCC=6V, 365mA, PAE 14.5% On-Chip Output Power Detector Robust - Survives RF Input Power=+15dBm On Chip ESD Protection Class 2 (2000V) Power Up/Down Control <1s Pin Compatible With SZA-2044 and SZA-5044 Si CMOS Applications Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MEMS Parameter Min. Frequency of Operation Output Power at 1dB Compression [1] 2700 29.5 28.5 22.0 22.0 Small Signal Gain Output power Third Order Suppression Noise Figure Worst Case Input Return Loss Worst Case Output Return Loss Quiescent Current 12.0 7.0 170 Specification Typ. Max. 3800 Unit 31.0 MHz dBm 30.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 -38.5 5.0 15.0 10.0 205 dBm dB dB dBm dBc dB dB dB mA Power Up Control Current 2.7 Off VCC Leakage Current 10.0 Thermal Resistance 22 Test Conditions: Z0 =50, VCC =5V, IQ =205mA, TBP =30°C 26.0 26.0 -35.5 240 100.0 802.16 WiMAX Driver or Output Stage Fixed Wireless, WLL mA uA °C/W Condition 3.3GHz 3.6GHz 3.4GHz 3.6GHz 3.4GHz, 2.5% EVM 802.11a 54Mb/s 3.6GHz, POUT =20dBm per tone 3.6GHz 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz VCC =5V VPC =5V, IVPC1 +IVPC2 VPC =0V junction - lead 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. DS150303 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 11 SZA3044Z Absolute Maximum Ratings Rating Unit VC2 Collector Bias Current (IVC2) Parameter 600 mA VC1 Collector Bias Current (IVC1) 300 mA Device Voltage (VD), No RF drive 7 V Power Dissipation 3.5 W Max RF Input Power for 50 output load 15 dBm Max RF Input Power for 10:1 VSWR RF out load 8 dBm Storage Temp Range -40 to +150 °C ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) 2000 V Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL-1 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. 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 Recommended Operating Condition Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit TCASE -40 +100 °C +165 °C TJ for >106 hours MTTF* Supply Voltage 3 6 V *Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Typical Performance, 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit (VCC =5V, ICQ =220mA, 802.11a 54Mb/s 64QAM) Parameter Gain @ POUT = 24dBm P1dB POUT 2.5% EVM* I @ POUT 2.5% EVM* *See 3.0GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit Units dB dBm dBm mA 3.2GHz 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.5GHz 3.6GHz 3.7GHz 25.7 31.0 23.5 331 25.6 31.0 24.0 340 25.5 30.5 24.0 339 25.2 30.0 23.5 330 24.3 30.0 23.0 327 23.4 29.5 23.0 325 Typical Performance, 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz 6V Application Circuit (VCC =6V, ICQ =220mA, 802.11a 54Mb/s 64QAM) Parameter Gain @ POUT = 24dBm P1dB POUT 2.5% EVM* I @ POUT 2.5% EVM* *Contact Applications Engineering for details about application circuit 2 of 11 Units dB dBm dBm mA 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.5GHz 3.6GHz 3.7GHz 25.6 32.5 25.0 370 25.6 32.0 25.0 365 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 25.1 32.0 25.0 363 24.1 31.5 24.5 356 23.2 31.5 24.5 355 DS150303 SZA3044Z Typical Performance, 3.4GHz to 3.7GHz 5V Application Circuit (VCC =5V, ICQ =360mA, 802.11a 54Mb/s 64QAM) Parameter Units Gain @ POUT = 24dBm P1dB dB dBm dBm mA POUT 2.5% EVM* I @ POUT 2.5% EVM* 3.4GHz 3.5GHz 3.6GHz 3.7GHz 3.8GHz 24.5 31.5 23.5 445 24.2 31.5 23.5 450 23.6 31.0 24.0 450 22.7 31.0 23.5 450 21.5 30.0 23.0 433 *Optimized for maximum POUT @ 2.5% EVM over 3.4GHz to 3.7GHz band. Same application circuit from Rev. B datasheet. Contact Applications Engineering for details. Typical Performance, 2.7GHz to 3.0GHz 5V Application Circuit (VCC =5V, ICQ =360mA, 802.11a 54Mb/s 64QAM) Parameter Units Gain @ POUT = 24dBm P1dB dB dBm 2.7GHz 2.8GHz 2.9GHz 3.0GHz 25.3 31.0 25.3 31.0 25.3 31.0 25.2 31.0 POUT 2.5% EVM* I @ POUT 2.5% EVM* dBm mA 23.0 438 23.5 453 23.5 450 23.5 444 *Contact Applications Engineering for details about application circuit Simplified Device Schematic Pin 20 Pin 6 Pin 18 Stage 1 Bias Pin 8 Pin 16 Stage 2 Bias Pin 3 Pin 12,14 EPAD DS150303 Pin 10 EPAD 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 11 SZA3044Z Measured 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit Data (VCC =VPC =5.0V IQ =220mA, T=25°C) EVM versus POUT, F=3.3GHz 802.11g, OFDM, 54Mb/s, 64QAM 6.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 5.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 10.0 6.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 10.0 26.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 IM3 versus POUT (2 Tone Avg.), T=25°C Tone Spacing=1MHz -30.0 26.0 -35.0 -40.0 -45.0 2.0 -50.0 1.0 -55.0 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.6GHz -60.0 0.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 12.0 26.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm) Gain versus POUT, T=25°C 28.0 28.0 27.0 27.0 26.0 26.0 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 16.0 EVM versus POUT, F=3.6GHz 802.11g, OFDM, 54Mb/s, 64QAM 3.0 25.0 Gain versus POUT F=3.4GHz 25.0 24.0 24.0 23.0 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.6GHz 22.0 4 of 11 14.0 POUT (dBm) IM3 (dBc) 4.0 12.0 POUT (dBm) -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 5.0 EVM (%) -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 5.0 EVM (%) EVM (%) 4.0 EVM versus POUT, F=3.4GHz 802.11g, OFDM, 54Mb/s, 64QAM 6.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 23.0 22.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 30.0 32.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 28.0 30.0 32.0 POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS150303 SZA3044Z Measured 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit Data (VCC =VPC =5.0V IQ =220mA, T=25°C) Narrowband S12 - Reverse Isolation Narrowband S11 - Input Return Loss -30.0 -10.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C -35.0 -40.0 S12 (dB) S11 (dB) -15.0 -20.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C -25.0 -45.0 -50.0 -55.0 -60.0 -65.0 -70.0 -30.0 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.3 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.7 3.8 Narrowband S22 - Output Return Loss Narrowband S21 - Forward Gain 0.0 30.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 28.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C -5.0 26.0 S22 (dB) S21 (dB) 3.5 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 24.0 -10.0 22.0 -15.0 20.0 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.3 3.8 3.4 3.7 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.6GHz 7.5 Noise Figure (dB) 7.0 0.5 0.4 6.5 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 0.3 -40°C +25°C +85°C 3.5 3.0 0.2 11.0 13.0 15.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 31.0 POUT (dBm) DS150303 3.8 8.0 0.7 IDC (A) 3.6 Noise Figure (NF) versus Frequency DC Supply Current (IDC) versus POUT, T=25°C 0.6 3.5 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 11 SZA3044Z Measured 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit Data (VCC =VPC =5.0V IQ =220mA, T=25°C) RF Power Detector (VDET) versus POUT F=3.4GHz 2.5 2.5 2.3 2.3 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.9 VDET (V) VDET (V) RF Power Detector (VDET) versus POUT, T=25°C 1.7 1.5 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.3 1.1 0.9 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 1.1 3.3GHz 3.4GHz 3.6GHz 0.9 0.7 0.7 11.0 13.0 15.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 31.0 11.0 13.0 15.0 17.0 19.0 21.0 23.0 25.0 27.0 29.0 31.0 POUT (dBm) POUT (dBm) Broadband S11 - Input Return Loss Broadband S12 - Reverse Isolation 0.0 0.0 -10.0 -20.0 -10.0 S12 (dB) S11 (dB) -5.0 -15.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C -20.0 -30.0 -40.0 -50.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C -60.0 -70.0 -80.0 -25.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 0.0 6.0 1.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 0.0 30.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 25.0 -5.0 S22 (dB) 20.0 15.0 -10.0 10.0 -40°C -20°C 0°C +25°C +70°C +85°C 5.0 -15.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Frequency (GHz) 6 of 11 5.0 Broadband S22 - Output Return Loss Broadband S21 - Forward Gain S21 (dB) 2.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 5.0 6.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS150303 SZA3044Z Pin 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 6 Function N/C 8 VPC2 10 3 12, 14 16 18 20 EPAD VDET RF IN RF OUT VC2 VC1 VBIAS GND VPC1 Description These are unused pins and not wired inside the package. They may be grounded or connected to adjacent pins. VPC1 is the bias control pin for the stage 1 active bias circuit. An external series resistor is required for proper setting of bias levels. Refer to the evaluation board schematic for resistor value. To prevent potential damage, do not apply voltage to this pin that is +1V greater than voltage applied to pin 20 (Vbias) unless Vpc supply current capability is less than 10mA. VPC2 is the bias control pin for the stage 2 active bias circuit. An external series resistor is required for proper setting of bias levels. Refer to the evaluation board schematic for resistor value. To prevent potential damage, do not apply voltage to this pin that is +1V greater than voltage applied to pin 20 (Vbias) unless Vpc supply current capability is less than 10mA. Output power detector voltage. Load with >10K for best performance RF input pin. This is DC grounded internal to the IC. Do not apply voltage to this pin. RF output pin. This is also another connection to the 2nd stage collector. 2nd stage collector bias pin. Apply 3.0V to 5.0V to this pin. 1st stage collector bias pin. Apply 3.0V to 5.0V to this pin. Active bias network VCC. Apply 3.0V to 5.0V to this pin. Exposed area on the bottom side of the package needs to be soldered to the ground plane of the board for optimum thermal and RF performance. Several vias should be located under the EPAD as shown in the recommended land pattern. Package Drawing Dimensions in millimeters (inches) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. Part Symbolization The part will be symbolized with an “SZA-3044” for Sn/Pb plating or “SZA-3044Z” for RoHS green compliant product. Marking designator will be on the top surface of the package. DS150303 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 11 SZA3044Z 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Application Circuit For VCC =V+=VPC =5.0V 8 of 11 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS150303 SZA3044Z 3.2GHz to 3.6GHz Evaluation Board Layout and Bill of Materials For VCC =V+=VPC =5.0V Board material GETEK, 10mil thick, Dk=3.9, 2oz. copper Bill of Materials DESG Description Notes Q1 SZA-3044 4x4 QFN R1 1.69K , 0603 1% 0402 may be used. R2 1.96K , 0603 1% 0402 may be used. R3 47K , 0603 0402 may be used. R4, 5 0 , 0603 0402 may be used. C1 1uF 16V CAP Tantulum ok for EVM performance. Use MLCC type for best IM3 levels. C2, 3, 4 0.1uF CAP, 0603 X7R 0402 ok, ROHM MCH182CN104K or equiv. C5, 7 0.5pF CAP, 0603 NPO type, ROHM MCH185A0R5CK or equiv. C6 15pF CAP, 0603 NPO, ROHM MCH185150JK or equiv. DS150303 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 11 SZA3044Z Recommended Land Pattern Dimensions in millimeters (inches) Recommended PCB Soldermask (SMBOC) for Land Pattern Dimensions in millimeters (inches) 10 of 11 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS150303 SZA3044Z Ordering Information DS150303 Ordering Code Description SZA3044ZSQ Standard 25 piece bag SZA3044ZSR Standard 100 piece bag SZA3044Z Standard 3000 piece reel SZA3044ZPCK-EVB1 Evaluation Board 3.2GHz to 3.6 GHz Tune and 5 loose sample pieces 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 11 of 11