UPA901TU

NPN SiGe RF ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
PA901TU
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NPN SiGe RF IC
IN A 8-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD
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DESCRIPTION
The PA901TU is a silicon germanium HBT IC designed for the power amplifier of 5.8 GHz cordless phone and
other 5.8 GHz applications. This IC consists of two stage amplifiers and has excellent performance, high efficiency,
high gain, low power consumption.
The device is packaged in surface mount 8-pin lead-less minimold plastic package.
The device is fabricated with our SiGe HBT process UHS2-HV technology.
FEATURES
• Output Power : Pout = 19 dBm @ Pin = 3 dBm, VCE = 3.6 V, f = 5.8 GHz
: IC = 90 mA @ Pin = 3 dBm, VCE = 3.6 V, f = 5.8 GHz
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• Low Power
• Single Power Supply Operation : VCE = 3.6 V
• Built-in bias circuit
• 8-pin lead-less minimold (2.0  2.2  0.5 mm)
APPLICATIONS
• 5.8 GHz cordless phone
• 5.8 GHz band DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) system
• 5.8 GHz video transmitter
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number
Order Number
Quantity
PA901TU
PA901TU-A
PA901TU-T3
PA901TU-T3-A 5 kpcs/reel
50 pcs (Non reel)
Package
8-pin lead-less
Marking
A901
minimold (Pb-Free)
Supplying Form
• 8 mm wide embossed taping
• Pin 1, Pin 8 face the perforation side of the tape
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Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office.
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The unit sample quantity is 50 pcs.
Caution: Observe precautions when handling because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
Document No. PU10538EJ01V0DS (1st edition)
Date Published October 2004 CP(K)
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PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (T A = +25C)
Symbol
Ratings
Collector to Base Voltage
VCBO
15
V
Collector to Emitter Voltage
VCEO
4.5
V
Emitter to Base Voltage
VEBO
2
V
Collector Current of Q1
IC1
75
mA
Collector Current of Q2
IC2
250
mA
IBIAS
25
mA
410
mW
Tj
150
C
Tstg
65 to +150
C
TA
40 to +85
C
Bias Current
Total Power Dissipation
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
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Parameter
Operating Ambient Temperature
Ptot
Note
Note Mounted on 20  20  0.8 mm (t) glass epoxy PCB (FR-4)
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THERMAL RESISTANCE (T A = +25C)
Parameter
Channel to Ambient Resistance
Symbol
Rth (j-a1)
Test Conditions
Note
Rth (j-a2)
Free Air
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Note Mounted on 20  20  0.8 mm (t) glass epoxy PCB (FR-4)
Symbol
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
Collector to Emitter Voltage
VCE

3.6
4.5
V
Total Current
Itotal

90
300
mA
Input Power
Pin

3
+5
dBm
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (All Parameter)
Parameter
2
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Ratings
Unit
150
C/W
TBD
C/W
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T A = +25C)
DC CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Q1
Symbol
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit

60
nA
ICBO
VCB = 5 V, IE = 0 mA

Emitter Cut-off Current
IEBO
VEB = 1 V, IC = 0 mA

VCE = 3 V, IC = 6 mA
80
VCE = 3.6 V, VBE = VBIAS = 0.865 V
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DC Current Gain
hFE
Current Ratio (IC (set) 1/IBIAS)
Note
CR1
(2) Q2
Parameter
Symbol
Test Conditions
Collector Cut-off Current
ICBO
VCB = 5 V, IE = 0 mA
Emitter Cut-off Current
IEBO
VEB = 1 V, IC = 0 mA
DC Current Gain
hFE
(3) Bias Circuit
Parameter
Bias Circuit Current
CR2
VCE = 3 V, IC = 20 mA
VCE = 3.6 V, VBE = VBIAS = 0.865 V
Symbol
IBIAS
120
nA
120
160

4.5
9

MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit


200
nA


400
nA
80
120
160

8
10
13

MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit

4

mA
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Current Ratio (IC (set) 2/IBIAS)
Note
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Collector Cut-off Current
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Parameter
Test Conditions
VBIAS = 0.865 V
Note Pulse measurement: PW  350 s, Duty Cycle  2%
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IBIAS, IC (set) 1, IC (set) 2 MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT
IC (set) 1 = CR1  IBIAS
= 4.5  IBIAS
(TYP.)
IC (set) 2 = CR2  IBIAS
= 4.5  IBIAS
(TYP.)
The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins.
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (T A = +25C)
RF CHARACTERISTICS
(1) Q1
Insertion Power Gain (Q1)
Maximum Available Power Gain (Q1)
Symbol
S21e
2
MAG1
Output Power (Q1)
Pout1
Test Conditions
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
VCE = 3.6 V, IC = 12 mA, f = 5.8 GHz
8.5
10.0
11.5
dB
VCE = 3.6 V, IC = 12 mA, f = 5.8 GHz
13.5
VCE = 3.6 V, IC (set) = 12 mA,
10.2
15.0

dB
11.2

dBm
20

mA
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 3 dBm
ICC1

VCE = 3.6 V, IC (set) = 12 mA,
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Collector Current (Q1)
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Parameter
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 3 dBm
(2) Q2
Parameter
Insertion Power Gain (Q2)
Output Power (Q2)
S21e
Test Conditions
2
VCE = 3.6 V, IC = 40 mA, f = 5.8 GHz
2
3.5
5
dB
MAG2
VCE = 3.6 V, IC = 40 mA, f = 5.8 GHz
8.5
10.0
10.5
dB
17.5
19.0

dBm

70

mA
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
Unit
17.5
19.0

mA

90

mA
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Maximum Available Power Gain (Q2)
Symbol
Pout2
VCE = 3.6 V, IC (set) = 40 mA,
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 11 dBm
Collector Current (Q2)
ICC2
VCE = 3.6 V, IC (set) = 40 mA,
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 11 dBm
(3) Q1 + Q2, 2 stage Amplifiers
Parameter
Output Power
Symbol
Pout
Test Conditions
VCE = 3.6 V, RBIAS = 680 ,
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 3 dBm
Total Current
Itotal
VCE = 3.6 V, RBIAS = 680 ,
f = 5.8 GHz, Pin = 3 dBm
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Note by MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 1
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MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 1
IC (set) 1 = CR1  IBIAS
= 4.5  IBIAS (TYP.)
IC (set) 2 = CR2  IBIAS
= 4.5  IBIAS (TYP.)
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The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins.
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Remarks
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ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEST CIRCUIT ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD
1. Substrate : 20  20  0.8 (t) mm FR-4 (4 Layer, each thickness 0.2 mm), copper thickness 18 m, gold flash
plating
2. Back side : GND pattern
: Through hole
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USING THE EVALUATION BOARD
Values
Symbol
Values
R1
680 
C2
0.5 pF
R2
10 
C3
0.5 pF
R3
10 
C4
1.0 pF
R4
10 
C5
0.75 pF
R5
10 
C6
1.0 pF
L1
100 nH
C7
1.0 pF
L2
5.6 nH
C8
1.0 pF
L3
5.6 nH
C9
1.0 pF
L4
12 nH
C10
10 nF
C1
0.75 pF
C11
10 nF
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Symbol
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(T A = +25C , VCE = 3.6 V, RBIAS = 680 , f = 5.8 GHz, unless otherwise specified)
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Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics.
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
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8-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD (UNIT: mm)
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Remark ( ) : Reference value
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