RFCM5304 5-220MHz SI-BJT INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER The RFCM5304 is an Integrated Reverse Amplifier Module. The part employs Silicon die, a 20dB range variable attenuator, Preamp switch off, interstage port and a power enable feature, has high output capability and is operated from 5MHz to 220MHz. It provides excellent linearity and superior return loss performance with low noise and optimal reliability. Preamp Bias Power Enable V+ INPUT OUTPUT Preamp Driver Package: 21 pin, 11.0 mm x 11.0 mm x 1.375mm Features Excellent Linearity 39dB Typical Gain at 220MHz EQ Att. adjust Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFCM5304SB Sample bag with 5 pieces RFCM5304SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFCM5304SR 7” Reel with 100 pieces RFCM5304TR7 7” Reel with 250 pieces RFCM5304TR13 13” Reel with 750 pieces RFCM5304PCBA-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board RFCM5304PCK-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board with 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]. ® Extremely High Output Capability Voltage Controlled Attenuator Power Enable Feature Preamp Power Off Feature Low Distortion Optimal Reliability Low Noise Unconditionally Stable Under all Terminations 208mA Typical at 12VDC Applications 5MHz to 220MHz CATV Amplifier For Reverse Channel Systems Headend Equipment DS150319 ® 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 7 RFCM5304 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit 14 V Storage Temperature -40 to +100 °C Operating Mounting Base Temperature -30 to +110 °C MSL 3 @260 °C DC Supply Over-Voltage (5 minutes) Moisture Sensitivity Level IPC/JEDEC J-STD-20 Caution! ESD sensitive device. RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU 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. Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max General Performance Power Gain Slope [1] V+= 12V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; Att=0dB 38.5 40.5 dB f=5MHz 38.3 39.2 41.2 dB f=220MHz -0.2 1.2 dB f=5MHz to 220MHz 1.0 dB f=5MHz to 220MHz (Peak to Valley) 20 dB f=5MHz to 200MHz 18 dB f=200MHz to 220MHz 20 dB f=5MHz to 200MHz 18 dB f=200MHz to 220MHz Flatness of Frequency Response Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Noise Figure Total Current Consumption (DC) 2.5 2.8 dB f=10MHz 2.9 3.2 dB f=100MHz 3.2 3.5 dB f=220MHz 205 220 mA Attenuator Attenuator Range V+= 12V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; 0 to 20 dB Attenuator Voltage 0V to 12V Power Enable/Disable Amp enabled Logic high (3.3V) applied to power enable pin [2] Amp disabled Logic low (0V) applied to power enable pin [3] 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]. DS150319 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. 2 of 7 RFCM5304 Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max Distortion V+= 12V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; Att=0dB CTB -70 dBc 7 ch flat; VO=50dBmV [4] XMOD -60 dBc 7 ch flat; VO=50dBmV [4] CSO -70 dBc 7 ch flat; VO=50dBmV [4] CTB -63 dBc 28 ch flat; VO=46dBmV [5] XMOD -55 dBc 28 ch flat; VO=46dBmV [5] CSO -60 dBc 28 ch flat; VO=46dBmV [5] OIP2 65 dBm VO=11dBm [6] OIP3 41.5 dBm VO=11dBm [7] 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The slope is defined as the difference between the gain at the start frequency and the gain at the stop frequency. Logic high is defined as power enable voltage >2V Logic low is defined as power enable voltage <0.4V 7 channels, NTSC frequency raster: T7-T13 (7.0MHz to 43.0MHz), +50dBmV flat output level. 28 channels, NTSC frequency raster: T7-T13 (7.0MHz to 43.0MHz), 2-6 (55.25MHz to 83.25MHz), A2-11 (121.25MHz to 199.25MHz), +46dBmV flat output level. 2-tone, 11dBm/tone, f1=99.0MHz, f2=100.0MHz,1 MHz tone spacing, fm=199.0MHz (f1+f2) 2-tone, 11dBm/tone, f1=199.0MHz, f2=200.0MHz,1 MHz tone spacing, fm=201.0MHz (2xf2-f1) Composite Second Order (CSO) - The CSO parameter (both sum and difference products) is defined by the NCTA. Composite Triple Beat (CTB) - The CTB parameter is defined by the NCTA. Cross Modulation (XMOD) - Cross modulation (XMOD) is measured at baseband (selective voltmeter method), referenced to 100% modulation of the carrier being tested. 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]. DS150319 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 7 RFCM5304 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Note: The ground plane of the RFCM5304 module should be soldered onto a board equipped with as many thermal vias as possible. Underneath this thermal via array a heat sink with thermal grease needs to be placed which is able to dissipate the complete module DC power. In any case the module backside temperature should not exceed 100°C. 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]. DS150319 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 7 Evaluation Board Schematic FB1 Bead 1k5 V+ C6 4.7nF D1 TGL34-33A R6 0R Power Enable C5 4.7nF 21 1 Att. Adjust 20 19 18 17 16 2 15 14 C4 4.7nF TR2 MRFXF2753 TR1 MRFXF0021 U1 RFCM5304 3 C14 10n 13 RF OUTPUT 12 RF INPUT 4 R7 51R 11 R2 51R 5 C1 DNI C2 0.5pF C3 0.5pF L1 56nH L2 56nH 6 7 8 9 10 R4 0R R3 51R R8 51R C8 0p5 C9 1p L3 47n L4 47n C7 DNI R5 0R GND Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) Designator Value Description C1, C7 DNI C2, C3, C8 0.5 pF Capacitor, 0402, NPO, 50V, 0.25pF C4, C5, C6 4.7 nF Capacitor, 0402, X7R, 50V, 10% Manufacturer Part Number Taiyo Yuden BK 1608LM152-T C9 1.0 pF Capacitor, 0402, NPO, 50V, 0.25pF C14 10nF Capacitor, 0402, X7R, 25V, 10% R2, R3, R7, R8 51 R Resistor, 0402, TK100, 1% R4, R5, R6 0R Resistor, 0402, Jumper L1, L2 56 nH Inductor, 0402, 5% L3, L4 47 nH Inductor, 0402, 5% FB1 1k5 @ 100MHz Impedance Bead, DCR 0.75, 250mA, 0603 D1 33V Transient Suppressor Diode, 5% Diotec TGL34-33A T1 1:1 Transformer Input Mini-RF MRFXF0021 T2 1:4 Transformer Output Mini-RF MRFXF2753 Amplifier RFMD RFCM5304 U1 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]. ® DS150319 ® 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. 5 of 7 RFCM5304 3 21 20 19 18 17 16 GND 5 6 7 8 9 10 N.C. ST1 OUT (+) ST2 IN (+) ST2 IN (-) N.C. 4 ST1 OUT (-) RF IN (-) N.C. RF IN (+) N.C. 2 N.C. Att. Adjust N.C. 1 12V INT Power Enable ST1 V+ Pin Out 15 12V V+ 14 N.C. 13 RF OUT (+) 12 12V Out 11 RF OUT (-) Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 Power Enable Logic Level (3.3V) Power Enable Control 2 Att. Adjust Voltage Adjustable Attenuator 3 RF IN (+) RF AMP Positive Input 4 RF IN (-) RF AMP Negative Input 5 N.C. 6 ST1 OUT (-) Stage 1 Positive Output 7 ST1 OUT (+) Stage 1 Negative Output 8 ST2 IN (+) Stage 2 Positive Input 9 ST2 IN (-) Stage 2 Negative Input 10 N.C. 11 RF OUT (-) RF AMP Negative Output 12 12V Out 12V Output 13 RF OUT (+) RF AMP Positive Output 14 N.C. 15 12V V+ 16 - 19 N.C. 20 12V INT 12V Internal 21 ST1 V+ 12V Stage 1 Supply Voltage 12V 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]. DS150319 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 7 RFCM5304 Package Outline Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) PCB Metal Land Pattern (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]. DS150319 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 7