SNA-486 Product Description Sirenza Microdevices SNA-486 is a GaAs HBT MMIC Amplifier housed in a low-cost, surface-mountable plastic package. The heterojunction increases breakdown voltage and minimizes leakage current between junctions. Cancellation of emitter junction non-linearities results in higher suppression of intermodulation products. DC-6.5 GHz, Cascadable GaAs MMIC Amplifier Not Recommended for New Designs See Application Note AN-017 for Alternates The use of an external resistor allows for bias flexibility and stability. These unconditionally stable amplifiers are designed for use as general purpose 50 ohm gain blocks. Also available in chip form (SNA-400), its small size (0.38mm x 0.38mm) and gold metallization make it an ideal choice for use in hybrid circuits. Gain & Return Loss vs. Frequency (ID=65mA, TLEAD=+25°C) 0 12 -5 8 -10 4 -15 Gain Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 Return Loss (dB) Gain (dB) 16 Applications Cellular, PCS, CDPD, Wireless Data, SONET -20 0 1 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) Sy mbol 5 6 Parameter Product Features Patented GaAs HBT Technology Cascadable 50 Ohm Gain Block +32dBm Ouput IP3 at 850MHz Operates From Single Supply Low Cost Surface Mount Plastic Package 7 Frequency Units Min. Ty p. dBm dBm dBm 15.5 17.1 17.5 17.5 27.9 32.3 30.9 30.6 P1dB Output Pow er at 1dB Compression 850 M Hz 1950 M Hz 2400 M Hz OIP3 Output Third Order Intercept Point 850 M Hz 1950 M Hz 2400 M Hz dBm dBm dBm Small Signal Gain 850 M Hz 1950 M Hz 2400 M Hz dB dB dB S21 Bandw idth VSWRIN VSWROUT S12 (Determined by S11, S22 Values) M Hz 13.9 13.6 13.5 DC-6500 M Hz - 1.7:1 Output VSWR DC-6500 M Hz - 1.6:1 Reverse Isolation 850 M Hz 1950 M Hz 2400 M Hz dB dB dB 18.3 18.2 18.2 1950 M Hz dB NF Noise Figure Device Operating Voltage ID Device Operating Current Thermal Resistance (junction - lead) Test Conditions: VS = 8 V RBIAS = 47 Ohms o ID = 65 mA Typ. TL = 25ºC V 4.5 mA 58 C/W 15.3 15.0 6500 Input VSWR VD RTH, j-l 12.5 12.2 Max. 5.0 6.5 5.0 5.5 65 72 254 OIP3 Tone Spacing = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm ZS = ZL = 50 Ohms The information provided herein is believed to be reliable at press time. Sirenza Microdevices assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. 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All worldwide rights reserved. 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 1 http://www.sirenza.com EDS-101396 Rev C Preliminary SNA-486 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier Typical RF Performance at Key Operating Frequencies Frequency (MHz) Sy mbol G Parameter Small Si gnal Gai n U nit 100 500 dB 13.9 850 1950 2400 3500 13.1 13.9 13.9 13.6 13.5 OIP3 Output Thi rd Order Intercept Poi nt dB m 32.0 32.3 30.9 30.6 P 1dB Output Power at 1dB C ompressi on dB m 17.0 17.1 17.5 17.5 IRL Input Return Loss dB 11.0 11.6 12.2 11.7 11.5 11.9 ORL Output Return Loss dB 15.4 15.6 16.2 14.7 14.1 12.0 S 12 Reverse Isolati on dB 18.3 18.3 18.3 18.2 18.2 18.2 NF Noi se Fi gure 5.0 5.0 5.0 dB V = 8v Test Conditions: S RBIAS = 47 Ohms ID = 65mA Typ. TL = 25ºC OIP3 Tone Spacing = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm ZS = ZL = 50 Ohms Absolute Maximum R atings Operati on of thi s devi ce beyond any one of these li mi ts may cause permanent damage. For reli able conti nous operati on, the devi ce voltage and current must not exceed the maxi mum operati ng values speci fi ed i n the table on page one. Bi as C ondi ti ons should also sati sfy the followi ng expressi on: Parameter Absolute Limit Max. D evi ce C urrent (ID) 110 mA Max. D evi ce Voltage (VD) 7V Max. RF Input Power +16 dBm Max. Juncti on Temp. (TJ) +175°C Operati ng Temp. Range (TL) -40°C to +85°C Max. Storage Temp. +150°C IDVD < (TJ - TL) / RTH, j-l NOTE: While the SNA-486 can be operated at different bias currents, 65 mA is the recommended bias for lower junction temperature and longer life. This reflects typical operating conditions which we have found to be an optimal balance between high IP3 and MTTF. In general, MTTF is improved to more than 100,000 hours when biasing at 65 mA and operating up to 85°C ambient temperature. Junction Temperature vs. Dissipated Power MTTF vs. Dissipated Power 1.E+08 190 TJmax 180 1.E+07 MTTF (hrs) Junction Temperature (°C) 200 170 160 85°C lead temp 85°C lead temp 1.E+06 1.E+05 150 140 0.25 1.E+04 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.25 Dissipated Power (W) 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 Dissipated Power (W) Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 2 http://www.sirenza.com EDS-101396 Rev C Preliminary SNA-486 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier Typical RF Performance (VDS = 5.0V, IDS = 65mA, TLEAD=25° C) Gain & Isolation vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency 20 0 0 Gain Input Return Loss 12 -10 8 -15 GHz 4 Return Loss (dB) -5 Isolation Isolation (dB) Gain (dB) 16 -25 0 1 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) 5 6 Output Return Loss -10 -15 -20 0 -5 -20 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Frequency (GHz) P1dB vs. Frequency Output IP3 vs. Frequency 21 39 18 36 P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 15 33 30 27 12 9 6 24 3 0 21 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.5 3.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency 6.0 5.5 NF (dB) 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 Frequency (GHz) 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 3 http://www.sirenza.com EDS-101396 Rev C Preliminary SNA-486 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier Application Circuit Element Values Typical Application Circuit R BIAS 1 uF LC 1 RF in 500 850 1950 2400 3500 CB 220 pF 100 pF 68 pF 56 pF 39 pF CD 100 pF 68 pF 22 pF 22 pF 15 pF LC 68 nH 33 nH 22 nH 18 nH 15 nH CD 1000 pF 4 SNA-486 R ecommended B ias R esistor Values for ID=65mA R BIAS=( VS-VD ) / ID 3 RF out CB 2 CB Frequency (Mhz) Reference Designator Supply Voltage(VS) 8V RBIAS 47 9V 62 12 V 110 15 V 150 Note: RBIAS provi des D C bi as stabi li ty over temperature. VS 1 uF RBIAS 1000 pF LC Mounting Instructions CD S4 1. Use a large ground pad area under device pins 2 and 4 with many plated through-holes as shown. CB CB 2. We recommend 1 or 2 ounce copper. Measurements for this data sheet were made on a 31 mil thick FR-4 board with 1 ounce copper on both sides. Part Identification Marking The part will be marked with an S4 designator on the top surface of the package. 3 4 S4 2 Pin # Function 1 RF IN RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation. 2, 4 GND Connection to ground. For optimum RF performance, use via holes as close to ground leads as possible to reduce lead inductance. 3 1 Description RF OUT/ RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is BIAS present on this pin, therefore a DC blocking capacitor is necessary for proper operation. Part Number Ordering Information Caution: ESD sensitive Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging and testing devices must be observed. 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Part Number Reel Size Devices/Reel SNA-486-TR1 7" 1000 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 4 http://www.sirenza.com EDS-101396 Rev C Preliminary SNA-486 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier PCB Pad Layout Dimensions in inches [millimeters] Nominal Package Dimensions Dimensions in inches [millimeters] Refer to drawing posted at www.sirenza.com for tolerances. 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 5 http://www.sirenza.com EDS-101396 Rev C