ABA3101 1 GHz Balanced Low Noise Linear Amplifier Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 features • 12 dB Gain • +8 V Nominal Supply Operation • High Linearity • Low Noise Figure: 2.7 dB (typ.) • Characterized at +34 dBmV output power • Wide Band Operation to Beyond 1 GHz • -40 to +858C • RoHS-Compliant Package • Heat Slug Package for enhanced Thermal Management Applications S33 Package Modified 16 Pin SOIC with Heat Slug • Driver Amplifier • CATV - Distribution / Drop Amplifiers • Set Top Boxes • Home Gateway PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ABA3101 is a monolithic IC intended for use in applications requiring high linearity, such as Cellular Telephone Base Station Driver Amplifiers, CATV Fiber Receiver and Distribution Amplifiers, CATV Drop Am- plifiers, CATV Set Top Boxes, and Home Gateways. Offered in a modified 16 lead surface mount SOIC package with a heat slug, it is well suited for use in amplifiers where small size, reduced component count, and high reliability are important. RF IN 12 dB RF OUT RF IN 12 dB RF OUT Figure 1: Block Diagram 04/2008 ABA3101 1 fB1 GND 16 2 rfIN1 GND 15 3 rfIN1 4 GND 5 GND 6 rfIN2 7 rfIN2 8 fB2 rfOUt1/VDD1 14 GND 13 GND 12 GND rfOUt2/VDD2 GND I aDJ 11 10 9 Figure 2: Pin Out Table 1: Pin Description 2 PIN NAME DESCRIPtION PIN NAME 1 FB1 Feedback for Amplifier A1 9 IADJ 2 RFIN1 RF Input of Amplifier A1 10 GND 3 RFIN1 RF Input of Amplifier A1 11 RFOUT2/VDD2 4 GND Ground 12 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 13 GND Ground 6 RFIN2 RF Input of Amplifier A2 14 RFOUT1/VDD1 7 RFIN2 RF Input of Amplifier A2 15 GND Ground 8 FB2 Feedback for Amplifier A2 16 GND Ground Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 DESCRIPtION Current Adjust Ground RF Output and VDD of Amplifier A2 RF Output and VDD of Amplifier A1 ABA3101 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings ParaMeter MIN MaX UNIt Analog Supply (pins 11, 14) 0 +12 VDC RFPoweratInputs(pins2,3,6,7) - +15 dBm -65 +150 o C Soldering Temperature - 260 o C Soldering Time - 5 Storage Temperature sec Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely affect reliability. Notes: 1. Pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 should be AC-coupled. No external DC bias should be applied. 2. Pin 9 should be AC-grounded. No external DC bias should be applied. Table 3: Operating Ranges ParaMeter MIN tYP MaX UNIt 50 - 1000 MHz Analog Supply: VDD (pins 11, 14) +4.5 +8 +9 VDC Case Temperature: TC -40 - +100 RF Input / Output Frequency o C The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications. Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 3 ABA3101 Table 4: Electrical Specifications (Ta = +25 °C, Vdd = + 8 VDC, Test System = 75Ω) ParaMeter MIN tYP MaX UNIt Gain at 1 GHz 12 12.5 13.2 dB at 1 GHz Noise Figure - 2.5 2.7 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.5 dB 50 - 550 MHz 550 - 800 MHz 800 - 1002 MHz 20 22 - dB CSO (1) - -70 -69 dBc CTB - -72 -70 dBc 2nd Order Output Intercept Point (OIP2) (2) - +70 - dBm 3rd Order Output Intercept Point (OIP3) (2) - +40 - dBm Thermal Resistance - - 10 200 212 225 Input / Output Return Loss (1) Current Consumption(3)(4) o COMMENtS C/W mA Notes: (1) 112 channels, +34 dBmV per channel (measured at the output), 3 dB tilt, 6 MHz channel spacing. (2) Two tones: 500 MHz and 501 MHz, +4 dBm per tone. (3) Characterized with IADJ pin floating. (4) Adding a shunt resistor from the IADJ pin to ground will lower current, but with some decrease in performance. 4 Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 ABA3101 PERFORMANCE DATA Figure 3: Typical Gain (S21) vs. Frequency 15.0 14.5 14.0 Gain (dB) 13.5 13.0 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 Frequency (MHz) 0 Figure 4: Typical Input and Output Return Loss (S11 and S22) vs. Frequency S11 S22 -5 -10 Return Loss (dB) -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 5 ABA3101 Figure 5: Typical Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency 0 -5 -10 Isolation (dB) -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) Figure 6: Typical Noise Figure vs. Frequency 8 7 Noise Figure (dB) 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 6 Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 700 800 900 1000 ABA3101 Figure 7: CTB vs. Frequency 112 Analog Channels, +34 dBmV Output Power, 3 dB Tilt @ 870 MHz, +8 V, 200 mA -60 -65 CtB (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) Figure 8: CSO vs. Frequency 112 Analog Channels, +34 dBmV Output Power, 3 dB Tilt @ 870 MHz, +8 V, 200 mA -60 -65 CSO (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) Figure 9: XMOD vs. Frequency 112 Analog Channels, +34 dBmV Output Power, 3 dB Tilt @ 870 MHz, +8 V, 200 mA -60 XMOD (dBc) -65 -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 7 ABA3101 APPLICATION INFORMATION Jumper Wire Figure 10: Evaluation Board Layout Note: Pin 16 of the ABA3101 is connected to ground internally. Do not apply voltage to the VADJ input of the evaluation board. Not installed +8 VDC (VDD) C3 T1 RFIN C1 L3 C12 C9 C11 MABAES0029 C2 C4 1 FB1 GND 16 2 RFIN1 GND 15 3 RFIN1 RFOUT1 14 4 GND GND 13 5 GND GND 12 6 RFIN2 RFOUT2 11 7 RFIN2 GND 10 8 FB2 IADJ 9 L1 C8 C7 L2 I Adj * C6 +8 VDC (VDD) Not installed Figure 11: Evaluation Board Schematic Note: * connecting a resistor from IADJ to ground lowers current; normal operation is with IADJ floating. 8 T2 L4 C13 C5 ABA3101 C10 Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 MABAES0029 RFOUT ABA3101 Table 5: Evaluation Board Parts List ItEM DESCRIPtION QtY VENDOR VENDOR PARt NUMBER C1-C4,C6,C9 0.01uF CHIP CAP. 6 MURATA GRM39X7R1103K25V C7, C8 330 pF CHIP CAP. 2 MURATA GRM39COG471J25V C10 47 uF ELEC. CAP. 1 DIGI-KEY CORP C5, C11 (not installed) C12, C13 1.0 pF CHIP CAP. 2 MURATA GRM1885C1H1ROCZ01B L1, L2 470 nH CHIP INDUCTOR 2 MURATA LQH1WA47KONOO03/4052 L3, L4 5.6nHCHIP INDUCTOR 2 TOKO CONNECTORS 75 N MALE PANEL MOUNT 2 PASTERNACK ENTERPRISES T1, T2 BALUN 2 MACOM PCB 1 STANDARD PRINTED CIRCUITS, INC. P5275-ND PTL2012-F5N6C PE4504 MABAES0029(4) Notes: 1. “N” Connector center pin should be approximately 80 mils in length. 2. Connector tabs must be reduced by 150 mils. 3. Device must be soldered on PC board. (4) MABAES0029 is not RoHS compliant. For RoHS, the user should evaluate M/A-COM MABACT0069 balun or other similar replacement. Figure 12: M/A-COM MABAES0029 Balun Notes: 1. Consult M/A-COM data sheet for more details. Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 9 ABA3101 PACKAGE OUTLINE Figure 13: S33 Package Outline - Modified 16 Pin SOIC with Heat Slug 10 Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 ABA3101 NOTES Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008 11 ABA3101 Ordering Information ORDER NUMBER teMPerature RANGE PACKAGE DESCRIPtION ABA3101RS33P1 -40 to +100 °C RoHS Compliant Modified16PinSOIC COMPONENt PACKAGING 3,500 piece Tape and Reel ANADIGICS, Inc. 141 Mount Bethel Road Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000 Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132 http://www.anadigics.com [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product at any time without notice. The product specifications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and Preliminary Data Sheets are subject to change prior to a product’s formal introduction. Information in Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS assumes no responsibilities for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers to verify that the information they are using is current before placing orders. WARNING ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems. Use of an ANADIGICS product in any such application without written consent is prohibited. 12 Data Sheet - Rev 2.1 04/2008