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Keywords
BGU8M1, LTE, LNA
Abstract
This document explains the BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board
Ordering info
Board-number: OM7885
12NC: 9340 686 49598
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Date
Description
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1
Updated with extra application information
First publication
20160108
20140423
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1. Introduction
NXP Semiconductors’ BGU8M1 LTE LNA Evaluation Board is designed to evaluate the
performance of the LTE LNA using:

NXP Semiconductors’ BGU8M1 LTE Low Noise Amplifier

A matching inductor

A decoupling capacitor
NXP Semiconductors’ BGU8M1 is a low-noise amplifier for LTE receiver applications in a
plastic, leadless 6 pin, extremely thin small outline SOT1232 at 1.1 x 0.7 x 0.37mm,
0.4mm pitch. The BGU8M1 features gain of 13 dB and a noise figure of 0.8 dB at a
current consumption of 5 mA. Its superior linearity performance removes interference
and noise from co-habitation cellular transmitters, while retaining sensitivity. The LNA
components occupy a total area of approximately 4 mm2.
In this document, the application diagram, board layout, bill of materials, and typical
results are given, as well as some explanations on LTE related performance parameters
like input third-order intercept point IIP3, gain compression and noise.
Fig 1.
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2. General description
Modern cellular phones have multiple radio systems, so problems like co-habitation are
quite common. Since the LTE diversity antenna needs to be placed far from the main
antenna to ensure the efficiency of the channel, a low noise amplifier close to the
antenna is used to compensate the track-losses (and SAW-filter losses when applicable)
on the printed circuit board. A LTE receiver implemented in a mobile phone requires a
low current consumption and low Noise Figure. All the different transmit signals that are
active in smart phones and tablets can cause problems like inter-modulation and
compression. Therefore also a high linearity is required.
3. BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board
The BGU8M1LNA evaluation board simplifies the RF evaluation of the BGU8M1 LTE
LNA applied in a LTE front-end, often used in mobile cell phones. The evaluation board
enables testing of the device RF performance and requires no additional support
circuitry. The board is fully assembled with the BGU8M1 including the input series
inductor and decoupling capacitor. The board is supplied with two SMA connectors for
input and output connection to RF test equipment. The BGU8M1can operate from a 1.5
V to 3.1 V single supply and consumes typical 5 mA.
3.1 Application Circuit
The circuit diagram of the evaluation board is shown in Fig 2. With jumper JU1 the
enable input can be connected either to Vcc or GND.
BGU8x1
LTE LNA
EVB
X3
GND
Ven
Vcc
X4
JU1
C1
6
RF in
2
C2
L1
5
BGU8x1
4
X1
RF out
3
X2
1
Fig 2.
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Circuit diagram of the BGU8x1 LNA evaluation board (used for BGU8L1, BGU8M1
and BGU8H1)
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3.2 PCB Layout
Fig 3.
Printed-Circuit Board layout of the BGU8x1LNA evaluation board (used for
BGU8L1, BGU8M1 and BGU8H1)
A good PCB layout is an essential part of an RF circuit design. The LNA evaluation board
of the BGU8M1can serve as a guideline for laying out a board using the BGU8M1. Use
controlled impedance lines for all high frequency inputs and outputs. Bypass Vcc with
decoupling capacitors, preferably located as close as possible to the device. For long
bias lines it may be necessary to add decoupling capacitors along the line further away
from the device. Proper grounding of the GND pins is also essential for good RF
performance. Either connect the GND pins directly to the ground plane or through vias,
or do both, which is recommended. The material that has been used for the evaluation
board is FR4 using the stack shown in Fig 4.
20um Cu
0.2mm FR4 critical
20um Cu
0.8mm FR4 only for
mechanical rigidity of PCB
20um Cu
(1) Material supplier is ISOLA DURAVER; εr = 4.6-4.9: T
Fig 4.
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Stack of the PCB material
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4. Bill of materials
Table 1.
BOM of the BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board
Designator Description Footprint
Value
Supplier Name/type
E
BGU8M1
1.1 x 0.7 x
0.37mm3,
NXP
Comment
SOT1232
0.4mm pitch
PCB
20 x 35mm
BGU8M1 LTE LNA EV Kit
C1
Capacitor
0402
1nF
Murata GRM1555
Decoupling
C2
Capacitor
0402
1nF
Murata GRM1555
Decoupling
L1
Inductor
0402
3.3nH
Murata LQW15
Input matching
X1, X2
SMA RD
connector
-
-
Johnson, End launch SMA
RF input/ RF output
X3
DC header
-
-
Molex, PCB header, Right Angle, 1
row, 3 way 90121-0763
Bias connector
X4
JUMPER
-
-
Molex, PCB header, Vertical, 1
row, 3 way 90120-0763
Connect Ven to Vcc
or separate Ven
voltage
142-0701-841
Stage
JU1
JUMPER
4.1 BGU8M1
NXP Semiconductors’ BGU8M1 LTE low noise amplifier is designed for the LTE
frequency band. The integrated biasing circuit is temperature stabilized, which keeps the
current constant over temperature. It also enables the superior linearity performance of
the BGU8M1. The BGU8M1 is also equipped with an enable function that allows it to be
controlled via a logic signal. In disabled mode it consumes less than1 μA.
The output of the BGU8M1 is internally matched between 1805 MHz and 2200 MHz,
whereas only one series inductor at the input is needed to achieve the best RF
performance. The output is AC coupled via an integrated capacitor.
It requires only two external components to build a LTE LNA having the following
advantages:

Low noise

System optimized gain

High linearity under jamming

1.1 x 0.7 x 0.37, 0.4mm pitch: SOT1232

Low current consumption

Short power settling time
4.2 Series inductor
The evaluation board is supplied with Murata LQW15 series inductor of 3.3 nH. This is a
wire wound type of inductor with high quality factor (Q) and low series resistance (Rs).
This type of inductor is recommended in order to achieve the best noise performance.
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High Q inductors from other suppliers can be used. If it is decided to use other low cost
inductors with lower Q and higher Rs the noise performance will degrade.
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5. Required Equipment
In order to measure the evaluation board the following is necessary:

DC Power Supply op to 30 mA at 1.5 V to 3.1 V

Two RF signal generators capable of generating RF signals at the LTE
operating frequency of 1805 MHz to 2200 MHz.

An RF spectrum analyzer that covers at least the operating frequency of 1805
MHz to 2200 MHz as well as a few of the harmonics. Up to 6 GHz should be
sufficient.
“Optional” a version with the capability of measuring noise figure is convenient

Amp meter to measure the supply current (optional)

A network analyzer for measuring gain, return loss and reverse isolation

Noise figure analyzer and noise source

Directional coupler

Proper RF cables
6. Connections and setup
The BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board is fully assembled and tested (see Fig 5).
Please follow the steps below for a step-by-step guide to operate the LNA evaluation
board and testing the device functions.
1. Connect the DC power supply to the Vcc and GND terminals. Set the power supply to
the desired supply voltage, between 1.5 V and 3.1 V, but never exceed 3.1 V as it
might damage the BGU8M1.
2. Jumper JU1 is connected between the Vcc terminal of the evaluation board and the
Ven pin of the BGU8M1.
3. Connect the RF signal generator and the spectrum analyzer to the RF input and the
RF output of the evaluation board, respectively. Do not turn on the RF output of the
signal generator yet, set it to approximately -40 dBm output power at center
frequency of the wanted LTE-ban and\ set the spectrum analyzer at the same center
frequency and a reference level of 0 dBm.
4. Turn on the DC power supply and it should read approximately 4..5 mA.
5. Enable the RF output of the generator: The spectrum analyzer displays a tone
around –26 dBm.
6. Instead of using a signal generator and spectrum analyzer one can also use a
network analyzer in order to measure gain as well as in- and output return loss, P1dB
and IP3 (see Fig 6).
7. For noise figure evaluation, either a noise figure analyzer or a spectrum analyzer with
noise option can be used. The use of a 5 dB noise source, like the Agilent 364B is
recommended. When measuring the noise figure of the evaluation board, any kind of
adaptors, cables etc between the noise source and the evaluation board should be
minimized, since this affects the noise figure (see Fig 7).
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Fig 5.
Evaluation board including its connections
Fig 6.
2-Tone Setup for 50Ω LNA board tests (S-Parameters, P1dB and 2-Tone-tests)
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Fig 7.
Setup diagram for 50Ω LNA-board NF-Measurements.
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7. Evaluation Board Tests
7.1 S-Parameters
The measured S-Parameters and stability factor K are given in the figures below. For the
measurements, a BGU8M1-LNA EVB is used ((see Fig 5). Measurements have been
carried out using the setup shown in Fig 6.
S21 (dB)
S11 & S22
20
0
15
-5
10
5
-10
Spar [dB]
S21 [dB]
0
-5
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
-25
-30
-35
0.0E+00
2.0E+09
4.0E+09
6.0E+09
Freq [Hz]
8.0E+09
-30
0.0E+00
1.0E+10
2.0E+09
4.0E+09
6.0E+09
Freq [Hz]
8.0E+09
1.0E+10
8.0E+09
1.0E+10
K-factor
S12(dB)
1000
0
-10
100
-30
K-factor
S12 [dB]
-20
-40
-50
-60
10
1
0.1
-70
-80
0.0E+00
Fig 8.
2.0E+09
4.0E+09
6.0E+09
Freq [Hz]
8.0E+09
1.0E+10
0.01
0.0E+00
2.0E+09
4.0E+09
6.0E+09
Freq [Hz]
BGU8M1 S-Parameters (typical values). Vcc=2.8V, Pin=-45dBm.
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S21 (dB)
S11 & S22
16
0
-5
15
-10
Spar [dB]
S21 [dB]
14
13
12
-15
-20
-25
-30
11
-35
10
1.7E+09
1.9E+09
2.1E+09
-40
1.7E+09
2.3E+09
1.9E+09
-12
1.8
-14
1.6
-16
1.4
-18
1.2
K-factor
S12 [dB]
2
-20
-22
0.6
-26
0.4
-28
0.2
2.1E+09
2.3E+09
0
1.7E+09
1.9E+09
2.3E+09
Freq [Hz]
Freq [Hz]
Fig 9.
2.1E+09
1
0.8
-24
1.9E+09
2.3E+09
K-factor
S12(dB)
-10
-30
1.7E+09
2.1E+09
Freq [Hz]
Freq [Hz]
BGU8M1 S-Parameters (typical values). Vcc=2.8V, Pin=-45dBm (freq. range zoomed in).
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7.2 1dB gain compression
Strong in-band cell phone TX jammers can cause linearity problems and result in thirdorder intermodulation products in the LTE frequency band. In this chapter the effects of
these strong signals is shown. For the measurements, a BGU8M1-LNA EVB is used
((see Fig 5). Measurements have been carried out using the setup shown in Fig 6
The gain as function of input power of the DUT was measured between port RFin and
RFout of the EVB at the LTE center frequencies.
The figures below show the gain compression curves at LNA-board.
BGU8M1, 50744#1
BGU8M1, 50744#1
P1dB, f=1842.5MHz
P1dB, f=1960MHz
16
16
14
14
12
12
10
Vcc=1.8V
8
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
6
Gain [dB]
Gain [dB]
10
Vcc=1.8V
8
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
6
Vcc=1.5V
Vcc=1.5V
4
4
2
2
0
0
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
-30
-25
Pin [dBm]
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-15
-10
-5
0
Pin [dBm]
Fig 10. Gain versus inp. power, f=1842.5MHz (band 3)
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Fig 11. Gain versus input power, f=1960MHz (band 2)
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P1dB, f=2140MHz
16
14
12
Gain [dB]
10
Vcc=1.8V
8
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
6
Vcc=1.5V
4
2
0
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
Pin [dBm]
Fig 12. Gain versus input power, f=2140MHz (band 1)
7.3 2-Tone Test
The figures below show the spectra of the DUT caused by a 2-Tone input signal around
the centre of the LTE-bands. For the measurements, a BGU8M1-LNA EVB is used ((see
Fig 5). Measurements have been carried out using the setup shown in Fig 6.
BGU8M1_50744#1
BGU8M1_50744#1
2-Tone Test, band 2
2-Tone Test, band 3
0
0
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
Vcc=1.8V
-50
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
-60
Pout [dBm]
Pout [dBm]
-40
Vcc=1.8V
-50
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
-60
Vcc=1.5V
Vcc=1.5V
-70
-70
-80
-80
-90
-90
-100
1.83E+09
1.84E+09
1.85E+09
1.86E+09
1.87E+09
-100
1.95E+09
1.96E+09
Freq [Hz]
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1.98E+09
1.99E+09
Freq [Hz]
Fig 13. 2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 3
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Fig 14. 2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 2
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2-Tone Test, band 1
0
-10
-20
-30
Pout [dBm]
-40
Vcc=1.8V
-50
Vcc=2.8V
Vcc=3.1V
-60
Vcc=1.5V
-70
-80
-90
-100
2.13E+09
2.14E+09
2.15E+09
2.16E+09
2.17E+09
Freq [Hz]
Fig 15. 2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 1
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7.4 Enable Timing Test
The following diagram shows the setup to test LNA Turn ON and Turn OFF time.
Set the waveform generator to square mode and the output amplitude at 3Vrms with
high output impedance. The waveform generator has adequate output current to drive
the LNA therefore no extra DC power supply is required which simplifies the test
setup.
Set the RF signal generator output level to -20dBm between 1805 MHz and 2200 MHz
and increase its level until the output DC on the oscilloscope is at 5mV on
1mV/division, the signal generator RF output level is approximately -3dBm.
It is very important to keep the cables as short as possible at input and output of the
LNA so the propagation delay difference on cables between the two channels is
minimized.
It is also critical to set the oscilloscope input impedance to 50ohm on channel 2 so the
diode detector can discharge quickly to avoid a false result on the Turn OFF time
testing.
Fig 16. Setup Enable Timing Test
The series capacitor will influence the Ton/Toff switching time. When the default value
C2=1nF is used, Ton will approximately be 9us. By reducing C2 to 100pF, Ton is
reduced to approximately 4µs (see Fig 17 and Fig 18).
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Fig 17. Results Enable Timing Test. Series capacitor C2=1nF. Ton~9µs (left) and Toff~200ns (right).
Fig 18. Results Enable Timing Test. Series capacitor C2=100pF. Ton~4µs (left).
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8. Typical LNA evaluation board results
Table 2.
Typical results measured on the evaluation Board.
Typical LNA evaluation board results
Temp = 25 °C
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Noise Figure
Power Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Input 1dB Gain Compression
Output 1dB Gain Compression
Input third order intercept point
Output third order intercept point
Power settling time
Freq. [MHz]
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
1840
1960
2140
Symbol
Vcc
Icc
NF
Gp
RLin
RLout
ISOrev
Pi1dB
Po1dB
IIP3
OIP3
Ton
Toff
Notes
1.5
4.6
0.90
0.90
1.00
13.4
13.0
12.5
7
7
8
20
20
18
21
20
20
-12.3
-11.6
-10.8
0.1
0.4
0.7
-3.1
-2.7
-1.9
10.3
10.3
10.6
4
1
1.8
4.7
0.90
0.90
1.00
13.5
13.0
12.5
7
8
8
20
20
18
20
20
20
-8.0
-8.0
-7.0
4.5
4.0
4.5
0.0
1.0
2.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
4
1
2.8
5.0
0.90
0.90
1.00
13.5
13.5
13.0
8
8
9
20
20
20
20
20
20
-2.0
-2.0
-2.0
10.5
10.5
10.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
17.5
18.5
19.0
4
1
3.1
5.3
0.90
0.90
1.00
14.1
13.7
13.0
8
8
9
20
20
20
21
20
20
-0.8
-0.4
0.4
12.3
12.4
12.4
4.0
5.0
6.2
18.1
18.7
19.2
4
1
V
mA
dB
[1]
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
[2]
dBm
[2]
µs
µs
[1] Including PCB losses
[2] f = f_center_band; Delta_f=10MHz
Pin_f1 = Pin_f2 = -15 dBm
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9. Improved in band blocking performance modification
In some cases a strong in-band jamming signal is present, reducing the sensitivity. This
in band blocking test case in illustrated below in Fig 19. A jamming signal causes an
increase of the noise-floor closely around the jamming frequency, which reduces the
sensitivity for a wanted signal overlapping with the noise band.
Fig 19. Example in band blocking test case
A solution is to make a low impedance path for low frequencies at the input of the LNA.
This can be done by an additional shunt inductor L2 with a high value, as shown in the
circuit of Fig 20 and board detail in Fig 21 (L1 and C2 have been swapped compared
with Fig 2 to avoid a DC-path between RFin and GND). For L2 a Murata LQW15 wire
wound inductor with a value of 120nH is used.
BGU8x1
LTE LNA
EVB
X3
GND
Ven
Vcc
X4
JU1
C1
6
RF in
X1
2
L1
C2 5
L2
RF out
3
BGU8x1
4
X2
1
Fig 20. Circuit diagram of modified BGU8x1 LTE LNA evaluation board (L2=120nH)
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Fig 21. Detail of modified BGU8x1 LTE LNA evaluation board
The measured performance is given in Fig 22 and Table 3. The Gain is reduced by
approx. 0.5dB and the NF is increased with 0.1dB.
Fig 22. Measured performance modified BGU8x1 LTE LNA evaluation board
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Table 3.
Typical results measured on the modified evaluation Board.
Temp [°C]
P_Spar [dBm]
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Noise Figure
Typical LNA evaluation board results
BGU8M1_95214
3 EVB's
Default
L2=120nH
Delta
Symbol
typ
typ
typ
Freq. [MHz]
Vcc
1.80V
1.80V
1.80V
25
-45
1840
1960
2140
Power Gain
1840
1960
2140
Input Return Loss
1840
1960
2140
Output Return Loss
1840
1960
2140
Reverse Isolation
1840
1960
2140
Input 1dB Gain Compression 1840
1960
2140
Output 1dB Gain Compression 1840
1960
2140
Input third order intercept point 1840
(average lsb&usb)
1960
2140
Output third order intercept point1840
(average lsb&usb)
1960
2140
NF
Gp
RLin
RLout
ISOrev
Pi1dB
Po1dB
IIP3
OIP3
Default
typ
L2=120nH
typ
Delta
typ
Unit
2.80V
2.80V
2.80V
V
0.83
0.93
0.11
0.78
0.90
0.12
13.2
12.9
12.2
7.5
7.8
8.0
28.7
32.0
24.2
21.1
20.7
20.4
-7.3
-6.7
-5.9
5.0
5.3
5.4
0.7
2.0
2.9
14.2
15.2
15.2
12.8
12.3
11.6
5.8
5.8
5.6
21.0
24.2
32.2
21.6
21.3
21.1
-6.9
-6.4
-5.5
4.8
4.9
5.1
1.0
2.4
3.4
13.9
15.1
15.2
-0.5
-0.6
-0.6
-1.7
-2.0
-2.4
-7.7
-7.9
7.9
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.4
0.4
0.4
-0.2
-0.3
-0.3
0.3
0.4
0.5
-0.2
-0.1
-0.1
13.6
13.3
12.6
7.9
8.2
8.6
36.6
28.8
21.9
21.0
20.6
20.3
-1.3
-0.8
0.0
11.3
11.5
11.6
1.9
3.0
3.7
15.6
16.4
16.3
13.1
12.7
11.9
6.1
6.1
5.9
21.1
23.8
30.3
21.6
21.3
21.1
-0.9
-0.4
0.5
11.2
11.2
11.4
1.7
3.5
4.3
15.0
16.5
16.5
-0.5
-0.6
-0.7
-1.8
-2.2
-2.7
-15.5
-5.1
8.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.4
0.4
0.5
-0.1
-0.2
-0.2
-0.2
0.5
0.7
-0.7
0.1
0.2
Notes
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Note: Noise Figure is including PCB losses.
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11. List of figures
Fig 1.
Fig 2.
Fig 3.
Fig 4.
Fig 5.
Fig 6.
Fig 7.
Fig 8.
Fig 9.
Fig 10.
Fig 11.
Fig 12.
Fig 13.
Fig 14.
Fig 15.
Fig 16.
Fig 17.
Fig 18.
Fig 19.
Fig 20.
Fig 21.
Fig 22.
BGU8x1 LTE LNA evaluation board (used for
BGU8L1, BGU8M1 and BGU8H1) .................... 3
Circuit diagram of the BGU8x1 LNA evaluation
board (used for BGU8L1, BGU8M1 and
BGU8H1) .......................................................... 4
Printed-Circuit Board layout of the BGU8x1LNA
evaluation board (used for BGU8L1, BGU8M1
and BGU8H1) ................................................... 5
Stack of the PCB material ................................. 5
Evaluation board including its connections ....... 9
2-Tone Setup for 50Ω LNA board tests (SParameters, P1dB and 2-Tone-tests) ............... 9
Setup diagram for 50Ω LNA-board NFMeasurements. ............................................... 10
BGU8M1 S-Parameters (typical values).
Vcc=2.8V, Pin=-45dBm. .................................. 11
BGU8M1 S-Parameters (typical values).
Vcc=2.8V, Pin=-45dBm (freq. range zoomed in).
........................................................................ 12
Gain versus inp. power, f=1842.5MHz (band 3)
........................................................................ 13
Gain versus input power, f=1960MHz (band 2)
........................................................................ 13
Gain versus input power, f=2140MHz (band 1)
........................................................................ 14
2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 314
2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 214
2-Tone output spectrum, Pin=-15dBm, band 115
Setup Enable Timing Test ............................... 16
Results Enable Timing Test. Series capacitor
C2=1nF. Ton~9µs (left) and Toff~200ns (right).
........................................................................ 17
Results Enable Timing Test. Series capacitor
C2=100pF. Ton~4µs (left). .............................. 17
Example in band blocking test case ................ 19
Circuit diagram of modified BGU8x1 LTE LNA
evaluation board (L2=120nH) ......................... 19
Detail of modified BGU8x1 LTE LNA evaluation
board ............................................................... 20
Measured performance modified BGU8x1 LTE
LNA evaluation board ..................................... 20
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Table 1.
Table 2.
Table 3.
BOM of the BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board
.......................................................................... 6
Typical results measured on the evaluation
Board. ............................................................. 18
Typical results measured on the modified
evaluation Board. ............................................ 21
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13. Contents
1.
2.
3.
3.1
3.2
4.
4.1
4.2
5.
6.
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
8.
9.
10.
10.1
10.2
10.3
11.
12.
13.
Introduction ......................................................... 3
General description ............................................. 4
BGU8M1 LTE LNA evaluation board .................. 4
Application Circuit .............................................. 4
PCB Layout ........................................................ 5
Bill of materials.................................................... 6
BGU8M1 ............................................................ 6
Series inductor ................................................... 6
Required Equipment ........................................... 8
Connections and setup ....................................... 8
Evaluation Board Tests .................................... 11
S-Parameters ................................................... 11
1dB gain compression ...................................... 13
2-Tone Test ...................................................... 14
Enable Timing Test .......................................... 16
Typical LNA evaluation board results ............. 18
Improved in band blocking performance
modification ....................................................... 19
Legal information .............................................. 22
Definitions ........................................................ 22
Disclaimers....................................................... 22
Trademarks ...................................................... 22
List of figures..................................................... 23
List of tables ...................................................... 24
Contents ............................................................. 25
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Date of release: 8 January 2016
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