RFPA2026 RFPA2026 3-Stage Power Amplifier Module, 2W 700MHz to 2700MHz DET_IN 26 GND RFOUT3/Vcc3 27 RFOUT3/Vcc3 GND 28 GND GND The RFPA2026 is a 3-stage HBT power amplifier module with high gain and excellent efficiency. External matching and bias control allows the RFPA2026 to be optimized for various applications including small-cell power amplifiers and ultra-linear driver amplifiers within 700MHz to 2700MHz. Users can also bypass the first stage to reduce gain and power consumption. 25 24 23 22 DETECTOR 1 AMP3 RFIN3 VBIAS 21 DET_OUT RFIN3 2 20 VBIAS RFOUT2/Vcc2 3 19 VREG3 RFOUT2/Vcc2 4 18 VREG2 GND 5 17 VREG1 GND 6 RFIN2 7 VBIAS VREG3 VBIAS VREG2 AMP2 VBIAS VBIAS 16 VPC_OUT 15 VPC_EN BIAS SWITCH AMP1 VREG1 14 GND 13 RFIN1 12 GND 11 GND 10 GND 9 GND RFOUT1/Vcc1 8 RFPA2026 Package: MCM, 28-pin, 6.0mm x 6.0mm Features ■ WCDMA Power at 2140MHz = 24dBm with -45dBc ACPR ■ Flexible External Matching for Band Selection ■ Gain = 38dB at 2140MHz ■ P1dB = 33dBm at 2140MHz ■ 5V Supply ■ Independent Bias Control for Each Stage ■ Power-down Capability ■ Integrated Power Detector Applications ■ 2G, 3G, and 4G Air Interfaces ■ Picocell, Femtocell Power Amplifier Module ■ Driver Amplifier for Commercial Wireless Infrastructure E-pad GND Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFPA2026SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFPA2026SR 7" Reel with 100 pieces RFPA2026TR13 13" Reel with 2500 pieces RFPA2026PCK-410 728MHz to 768MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RFPA2026PCK-411 2110MHz to 2170MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RFPA2026PCK-412 2580MHz to 2690MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. ® DS140915 ® RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 25 RFPA2026 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage (VDD) 7.0 V Amp1 DC Current (ICC1) 100 mA Amp2 DC Current (ICC2) 250 mA Amp3 DC Current (ICC3) 1500 mA CW Input Power, 50Ω, 2-Stage Operation 18 dBm CW Input Power, 50Ω, 3-Stage Operation 18 dBm Modulated (WCDMA) Input Power, 6:1 Output VSWR, 2-Stage Operation 10 dBm Modulated (WCDMA) Input Power, 6:1 Output VSWR, 3-Stage Operation 18 dBm Junction Temperature 175 °C -40 to +150 °C Storage Temperature Range ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Caution! ESD sensitive device. RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this document revision), halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder. 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. Class 1A Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3 Notes: 1. 2. 3. The maximum ratings must all be met simultaneously PDISS = PDC + PRFIN – PRFOUT TJ = TL + PDISS * RTH Recommended Operating Condition Specification Parameter Min Operating Temperature Range Typ -40 Operating Junction Temperature >1E6 Hours, MTTF 1 4.75 Collector Voltage 5 Max Unit +85 °C 160 °C 5.25 V Note 1: Max recommended operational collector voltage Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ VCC = 5.0V, Temp = 25°C, Optimized for -45dBc ACPR at rated power 728MHz to 768MHz Frequency Condition Max 748 MHz -4 Input Power (PIN) dBm Max recommended continuous input power, VCC = 5.0V, Load VSWR = 2:1 Gain 33.5 dB Stage 1 bypassed ACPR -48 dBc RF Output Power = 24dBm, WCDMA 3GPP 3.5, test model 1, 64 DPCH P1dB 33 dBm Output IP3 44 dBm At 21dBm per tone, 1MHz spacing with WCDMA ACPR tune RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. ® DS140915 ® RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 2 of 25 RFPA2026 Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max VCC = 5.0V, Temp = 25°C, Optimized for -45dBc ACPR at rated power 728MHz to 768MHz Detector Output Voltage 1.1 V Input Return Loss 20 dB Output Return Loss 20 dB Noise Figure 4.5 dB CW RF output power = 24dBm with 0.3pF coupling capacitor VCC = 5.0V, Temp = 25°C, Optimized for -45dBc ACPR at rated power 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Frequency 2.14 GHz 0 dBm 38 42 dB ACPR -48 -42 dBc P1dB 33 dBm Output IP3 46 dBm At 21dBm per tone, 1MHz spacing with WCDMA ACPR tune Detector Output Voltage 1.0 V CW RF output power = 24dBm with 0.2pF coupling capacitor Input Return Loss 17 dB Input Power (PIN) Gain Output Return Loss 34 25 Noise Figure Max recommended continuous input power, VCC = 5.0V, Load VSWR = 2:1 RF Output Power = 24dBm, WCDMA 3GPP 3.5, test model 1, 64 DPCH dB 5.2 dB VCC = 5.0V, Temp = 25°C, Optimized for -45dBc ACPR at rated power 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Frequency 2.65 GHz -5 Input Power (PIN) dBm Max recommended continuous input power, VCC = 5.0V, Load VSWR = 2:1 Gain 37 dB ACPR -48 dBc P1dB 33 dBm Output IP3 45 dBm At 21dBm per tone, 1MHz spacing with WCDMA ACPR tune Detector Output Voltage 1.1 V CW RF output power = 24dBm with 0.2pF coupling capacitor Input Return Loss 16 dB Output Return Loss 11 dB Noise Figure 5.6 dB RF Output Power = 24dBm, WCDMA 3GPP 3.5, test model 1, 64 DPCH Power Supply Temp = 25° Amp1 Quiescent Current 37 48 57 mA At VCC1 = VBIAS = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V, off for 750MHz band Amp2 Quiescent Current 90 115 130 mA At VCC2 = VBIAS = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V Amp3 Quiescent Current 420 460 525 mA At VCC3 = VBIAS = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V VBIAS 4.75 5 5.25 V VBIAS = VCC under normal operating conditions RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 3 of 25 RFPA2026 Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max Power Supply – Continued Enable Voltage HIGH (VPC_EN) Enable Voltage LOW (VPC_EN) Temp = 25° 1.6 2.5 5.25 0 0.8 Enable Current 115 Shutdown Leakage Current 125 Thermal Resistance 19 375 V Normal operation Module shutdown µA VPC_EN = 2.5V µA VCC = VBIAS = 5V, VPC_EN = 0.5V °C/W Junction-to-back side of IC RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 4 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 5 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 6 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 7 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Schematic 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 8 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Manufacturer Manufacturer's P/N Dynamic Details (DDI) Toronto RFPA2026-411(A) U1 RFMD RFPA2026 CAP, 10µF, 10%, 10V, TANT-A C1, C9 AVC Corporation TAJA106K010RNJ CAP, 1000pF, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 C2, C10 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM UMK105BJ102KV-F CAP, 82pF, 5%, 50V, COG, 0402 C3, C6, C11, C19, C22 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H820JZ01D CAP, 68pF, 5%, 50V, COG, 0402 C4 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H680JZ01D CAP, 56pF, 5%, 50V, COG, 0402 C8 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H560JZ01D CAP, 3.9pF, +/-0.25pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C12 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H3R9CA01D CAP, 12pF, 5%, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C13 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1H120JB01E CAP, 100pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 C14 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H101JA01D CAP, 0.3pF, +/-0.05pF, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C15 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1HR30WB01D C20,C21 Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D CONN, SMA, 4-HOLE PANEL MOUNT JACK J1, J2 Gigalane Co., Ltd. PAF-S00-000 IND, 24nH, 5%, W/W, 0603 L1, L6 Coilcraft, Inc. 0603HC-24NXJLW IND, 8.2nH, 5%, M/L, 0402 L4 Toko Inc. LL1005-FHL8N2J IND, 15nH, 5%, M/L, 0402 L5 Toko Inc. LL1005-FH15NJ IND, 1.5nH, +/-0.1nH, T/F, 0402 L2 Murata Electronics LQP15MN1N5B02D IND, 1.8nH, +/-0.3nH, M/L, 0402 L7 Toko Inc. LL1005-FH1N8S CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 5-PIN, 0.100" P1 ITW Pancon MPSS100-5-C CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 6-PIN, 0.100" P2 ITW Pancon MPSS100-6-C RES, 10Ω, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R1 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-100JTH RES, 1.3K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R3 Panasonic Industrial Sales ERJ-2GEJ132 RES, 1.2K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R4 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-122JTH RES, 0Ω, 0402 R5 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16SJPTH Wells Machining EEF-101217 McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 92196A076 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board 700MHz to 2700MHz PA, 2W, 35dB Gain, Ext. Match CAP, 0.1µF, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 HEATSINK, BLOCK, TEST FIX, 1.5" x 2.0" SCREW, 2-56 x 3/16", SOCKET HEAD S1-S9 RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 9 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing 728MHz to 768MHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 10 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 11 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 12 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 13 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Schematic 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 14 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Manufacturer Manufacturer's P/N Dynamic Details (DDI) Toronto RFPA2026-410(B) U1 RFMD RFPA2026 CAP, 10µF, 10%, 10V, TANT-A C1, C16, C19 AVX Corporation TAJA106K010RNJ CAP, 1000pF, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 C2, C17, C20 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM UMK105BJ102KV-F C3, C18, C21, C36, C39 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H120JZ01E CAP, 2.4pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C4 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H2R4BZ01E CAP, 2.2pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C6 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H2R2BZ01E CAP, 2.7pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C13 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H2R7BZ01E CAP, 22pF, 5%, 50V, CG, 0402 C14 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM UMK105CG220JV-F 1.3pF,.1pF,25V,COG,0402,Lead Free,HI-Q C22 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1H1R3BB01D CAP, 100pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 C24 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H101JA01D CAP, 3pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C29 Johanson Technology 500R07S3R0BV4TD CAP, 15pF, 5%, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C31 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1H150JB01E CAP, 0.2pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C32 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1HR20BB01D C37-C38 Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D CONN, SMA, 4-HOLE PANEL MOUNT JACK J1-J2 Gigalance Co., Ltd. PAF-S00-000 IND, 24nH, 5%, W/W, 0603 L1, L3 Coilcraft, Inc. 0603HC-24NXJLW IND, 6.8nH, 5%, M/L, 0402 L2 Toko Inc. LL1005-FHL6N8J IND, 2nH, +/-0.1nH, T/F, 0402 L4 Murata Electronics LQP15MN2N0B02D P1-P2 ITW Pancon MPSS100-6-C RES, 10Ω, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R1 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-100JTH RES, 820Ω, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R2 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-821JTH RES, 1.3K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R3 Panasonic Industrial Sales ERJ-2GEJ132 RES, 1.2K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R4 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-122JTH RES, 0Ω, 0402 R5 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16SJPTH Wells Machining EEF-101217 McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 92196A076 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board 700MHz to 2700MHz PA, 2W, 35dB Gain, Ext. Match CAP, 12pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 CAP, 0.1µF, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 6-PIN, 0.100" HEATSINK, BLOCK, TEST FIX, 1.5" x 2.0" SCREW, 2-56 x 3/16", SOCKET HEAD S1-S9 RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 15 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing 2.11GHz to 2.17GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 16 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 17 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 18 of 25 RFPA2026 Typical Performance: VCC1 = VCC2 = VCC3 = VBIAS = VREG = 5V, VPC_EN = 1.8V 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 19 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Schematic 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 20 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Manufacturer Manufacturer's P/N Dynamic Details (DDI) Toronto RFPA2026-410(B) U1 RFMD RFPA2026 CAP, 10µF, 10%, 10V, TANT-A C1, C16, C19 AVX Corporation TAJA106K010RNJ CAP, 1000pF, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 C2, C17, C20 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM UMK105BJ102KV-F CAP, 7.5pF, +/-0.5pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C3, C18, C21, C36, C39 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H7R5DZ01E CAP, 0.7pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C5 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1HR70BZ01D CAP, 1.5pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, C0G, 0402 C9, C15 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H1R5BZ01E CAP, 0.3pF, +/-0.05pF, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C12 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1HR30WB01D CAP, 12pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 C14 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H120JZ01E IND, 3nH, +/-0.1nH, T/F, 0402 C24 Murata Electronics LQP15MN3N0B02D CAP, 1.5pF, +/-0.1pF, 200V, Hi-Q, 0402 C28, C31 American Technical Ceramics 600L1R5BT200T CAP, 0.2pF, +/-0.1pF, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 C32 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1HR20BB01D C37-C38 Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D CONN, SMA, 4-HOLE PANEL MOUNT JACK J1-J2 Gigalance Co., Ltd. PAF-S00-000 IND, 24nH, 5%, W/W, 0603 L1, L3 Coilcraft, Inc. 0603HC-24NXJLW IND, 22nH, 5%, M/L, 0402 L2 Toko Inc. LL1005-FH22NJ CAP, 15pF, 5%, 50V, HI-Q, 0402 L4 Murata Electronics GJM1555C1H150JB01E P1-P2 ITW Pancon MPSS100-6-C RES, 10Ω, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R1 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-100JTH RES, 820Ω, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R2 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-821JTH RES, 1.3K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R3 Panasonic Industrial Sales ERJ-2GEJ132 RES, 1.2K, 5%, 1/16W, 0402 R4 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16S-122JTH RES, 0Ω, 0402 R5 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16SJPTH Wells Machining EEF-101217 McMaster-Carr Supply Co. 92196A076 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board 700MHz to 2700MHz PA, 2W, 35dB Gain, Ext. Match CAP, 0.1µF, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 6-PIN, 0.100" HEATSINK, BLOCK, TEST FIX, 1.5" x 2.0" SCREW, 2-56 x 3/16", SOCKET HEAD S1-S9 RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 21 of 25 RFPA2026 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing 2.58GHz to 2.69GHz Application Circuit RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 22 of 25 RFPA2026 Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 RFIN3 RF Input for stage 3, must be DC blocked 2 RFIN3 RF Input for stage 3, must be DC blocked 3 RFOUT2/VCC2 RF Output and collector supply for stage 2 4 RFOUT2/VCC2 RF Output and collector supply for stage 2 5 GND Ground 6 GND Ground 7 RFIN2 RF Input for stage 2, must be DC blocked 8 RFIYT1/VCC1 RF Output and collector supply for stage 1 9 GND Ground 10 GND Ground 11 GND Ground 12 GND Ground 13 RFIN1 14 GND 15 VPC_EN VPC Enable (low = shutdown) 16 VPC-OUT VPC Output to amplifier VREG resistors 17 VREG1 Stage 1 VREG 18 VREG2 Stage 2 VREG 19 VREG3 Stage 3 VREG 20 VBIAS VCC Supply to detector, VPC switch, and amplifier VBIAS pins 21 DET_OUT 22 DET_IN 23 GND Ground 24 GND Ground 25 RFOUT3/VCC3 RF Output and collector supply for stage 3 26 RFOUT3/VCC3 RF Output and collector supply for stage 3 27 GND Ground 28 GND Ground RF Input for stage 1, must be DC blocked Ground Detector Output Voltage RF Input to Detector RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 23 of 25 RFPA2026 Package Outline (Dimensions in millimeters) RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 24 of 25 RFPA2026 Branding Diagram RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS140915 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 25 of 25