plerowTM APM0923-P29 High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Features Description The plerowTM APM-Series is an internally matched · S21 = 33.05 dB @ 920 MHz amplifier mini-module for such application band in = 32.95 dB @ 925 MHz SMD package with the output P1dB of 29 dBm. It is · NF of 6.5 dB over Frequency compactly designed for low current consumption and · Unconditionally Stable high OIP3. Integrating all the components for biasing · Single 5V Supply and matching within the module enhances production yield and throughput as well. It passes through the · High OIP3 @ Low Current stringent DC, RF, and reliability tests. Not sample test but 100% quality control test is made before packing. Specifications (in Production) Typ. @ T = 25°C, Vs = 5 V, Freq. = 922.5 MHz, Zo.sys = 50 ohm Parameter Unit Frequency Range Min MHz 920 Gain dB 32.0 Gain Flatness dB Noise Figure Output IP3 S11 / S22 Typ dBm (2) 33.0 45.5 ± 0.05 ± 0.1 6.5 7.0 dBm (3) Website: www.asb.co.kr E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (82) 42-528-7223 Fax: (82) 42-528-7222 -19 / -10 29 30 µsec - Supply Current mA 380 Supply Voltage V 5 Impedance Ω 50 Switching Time More Information 48.5 dB Output P1dB Max 925 dB (1) 1-stage Single Type Specifications ASB Inc., 4th Fl. Venture Town Bldg., 367-17 Goijeong-Dong, Seo-Gu, Daejon 302-716, Korea 400 Max. RF Input Power dBm C.W 23 ~ 25 (before fail) Package Type & Size mm Surface Mount Type, 10Wx10Lx3.8H Operating temperature is -40°C to +85°C. 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of 12 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz. 2) S11/S22 (max) is the worst value within the frequency band. 3) Switching time means the time that takes for output power to get stabilized to its final level after switching DC voltage from 0 V to VS. Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) plerow Pin Number Function APM0923-P29 2 RF In ASB Inc. 5 RF Out 6 Vs Others Ground (Top View) (Bottom View) Note: 1. The number and size of ground via holes in a circuit board is critical for thermal RF grounding considerations. 2. We recommend that the ground via holes be placed on the bottom of all ground pins for better RF and thermal performance, as shown in the drawing at the left side. Solder Stencil Area (Side View) Ø0.3 plated thru holes to ground plane 2 x Ø2.0 plated thru holes to screw on heat sinker (Recommended Footprint) 1/5 www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM APM0923-P29 High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module S-parameters Typical Performance (Measured) 920~925 +5 V Noise Figure S-parameters & K Factor OIP3 2/5 P1dB www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM APM0923-P29 High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module RF Performance with Voltage Change 1. S-parameter 920 MHz 922.5 MHz 925 MHz S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) 4.50 V 32.76 -20.36 -13.27 32.69 0.11 -20.31 -13.32 32.65 -20.36 -13.40 4.75 V 32.88 -20.82 -13.41 32.81 0.11 -20.82 -13.40 32.77 -20.74 -13.51 5.00 V 33.13 -21.22 -13.59 33.06 0.12 -21.21 -13.57 33.01 -21.14 -13.62 5.25 V 32.95 -21.29 -14.02 32.89 0.10 -21.36 -14.00 32.85 -21.28 -14.08 5.50 V 32.87 -21.07 -14.35 32.80 0.12 -21.23 -14.40 32.76 -21.07 -14.51 2. OIP3, P1dB & NF 920 MHz 922.5 MHz 925 MHz OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) 4.50 V 39.86 29.34 5.596 40.00 29.33 5.618 40.14 29.38 5.586 4.75 V 45.58 30.19 6.037 45.67 30.14 6.070 45.87 30.21 6.055 5.00 V 48.71 30.70 6.440 48.60 30.69 6.459 48.53 30.78 6.454 5.25 V 46.26 31.00 6.823 46.46 31.05 6.837 46.30 31.15 6.844 5.50 V 45.48 31.31 7.205 45.41 31.30 7.190 45.50 31.35 7.221 Note: tested at room temperature. RF Performance with Operating Temperature 1. S-parameter 920 MHz 922.5 MHz 925 MHz S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) -45 °C 34.51 -22.78 -11.09 34.45 0.13 -22.77 -11.13 34.38 -22.71 -11.15 -10 °C 33.98 -22.08 -11.91 33.92 0.12 -22.05 -11.94 33.86 -22.01 -11.97 25 °C 33.51 -21.00 -12.72 33.45 0.14 -21.04 -12.78 33.37 -21.11 -12.84 60 °C 32.79 -19.57 -13.97 32.73 0.14 -19.59 -13.99 32.65 -19.65 -14.00 85 °C 32.11 -18.99 -15.11 32.06 0.12 -19.04 -15.16 31.99 -19.02 -15.17 2. OIP3, P1dB & NF 920 MHz 922.5 MHz 925 MHz OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) -45 °C 46.34 31.73 5.695 46.07 31.68 5.712 46.00 31.64 5.711 -10 °C 48.92 31.38 6.013 48.96 31.33 5.978 48.79 31.28 6.005 25 °C 48.93 31.45 6.397 49.61 31.33 6.398 48.64 31.23 6.401 60 °C 46.63 30.33 6.763 46.65 30.30 6.758 46.53 30.29 6.746 85 °C 45.22 30.18 6.984 45.27 30.14 7.011 45.30 30.09 6.997 Note: tested at Vs= 5V. 3/5 www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM APM0923-P29 High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Application Circuit VS + - Tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) Capacitor C1 C2 APM IN OUT 1) The tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) capacitor is optional and for bypassing the AC noise introduced from the DC supply. The capacitance value may be determined by customer’s DC supply status. The capacitor should be placed as close as possible to Vs pin and be connected directly to the ground plane for the best electrical performance. 2) DC blocking capacitors are always necessarily placed at the input and output port for allowing only the RF signal to pass and blocking the DC component in the signal. The DC blocking capacitors are included inside the APM module. Therefore, C1 & C2 capacitors may not be necessary, but can be added just in case that the customer wants. The value of C1 & C2 is determined by considering the application frequency. Evaluation Board Layout Recommended Soldering Reflow Process Vs 20~40 sec 260°C Ramp-up (3˚C/sec) 200°C Ramp-down (6°C/sec) OUT IN 150°C 60~180 sec 4/5 Size 40x40mm (for APM Series – 10x10mm) www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM APM0923-P29 High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Channel Power vs. ACLR Test Configuration APM0950 – P29 Evaluation Board attached with Heat Sink Evaluation Board * In order to prevent damage of D.U.T (APM-Series) from heating, you must to use a properly sized heat sink for testing a module. 5/5 www.asb.co.kr April 2009