ACA1206 1 GHz CATV Line Amplifier PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 FEATURES • • • • • • • • • 15 dB Gain Very Low Distortion Excellent Input/Output Match Low DC Power Consumption Good RF Stability with High VSWR Load Conditions RoHS-compliant Surface Mount Package Compatible with Automatic Assembly Repeatability of Monolithic Fabrication Meets Cenelec Standards 1 GHz Specified Performance APPLICATIONS • CATV Distribution Amplifier • High Linearity CATV Amplifier S7 Package 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ACA1206 is a surface mount monolithic GaAs RF Linear Amplifier that has been developed to replace, in new designs, the standard CATV Hybrid amplifiers currently in use. The MMIC consist of two parallel amplifiers, each with 15 dB gain. The amplifier is RF Input optimized for exceptionally low distortion and noise figure while providing flat gain and excellent input and output return loss for applications up to 1 GHz. The device requires single +12 V supply and is offered in a RoHS-compliant package. 15 dB 12 dB 15 dB 12 dB ACA1206 ACA0862B/D Figure 1: Hybrid Application Diagram 04/2012 RF Output ACA1206 1 GND GND 16 2 N/C VA 15 3 RFINA RFOUTA 14 4 GND GND 13 5 GND GND 12 6 RFINB RFOUTB 11 7 IADJ N/C 10 8 GND GND 9 Figure 2: Pin Out Table 1: Pin Description 2 PIN NAME DESCRIPTION PIN NAME DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 9 GND Ground 2 N/C No Connection 10 N/C No Connection 3 RFINA Input to Amplifier A 11 RFOUTB Output from Amplifier B 4 GND Ground 12 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 13 GND Ground 6 RFINB Input to Amplifier B 14 RFOUTA Output from Amplifier A 7 IADJ Current Adjust 15 VA Supply for Amplifier A 8 GND Ground 16 GND Ground PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Table 2: Absolute Mimimum and Maximum Ratings PARAMETER MIN MAX UNIT Amplifier Supplies (pins 10, 11, 14, 15) 0 +15 VDC RF Input Power (pins 3, 6) - +70 dBmV -65 +150 °C Soldering Temperature - +260 °C Soldering Time - 5.0 sec Storage Temperature 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 3 and 6 should be AC-coupled. No external DC bias should be applied. Table 3: Operating Ranges PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT RF Frequency 40 - 1000 MHz - +12 - VDC -40 - +110 Supply: VDD (pins 10, 11, 14, 15) Operating Temperature C O The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications. 3 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 Table 4: Electrical Specifications (Ta = +25 °C, Vdd = +12 VDC) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT 13.7 14.2 14.7 dB Gain Flatness - 0.10.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 - dB Noise Figure at 1 GHz (1) - 3.0 3.5 dB CTB 195 mA (1), (3), (4) - -72 -75 - -69 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels CTB 325 mA (1), (2), (5) - -75 -74 - -72 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels CSO 195 mA (1), (3), (4) - -75 -77 - -68 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels CSO 325 mA (1), (2), (5) - -75 -72 - -64 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels XMOD 195 mA (1), (3), (4) - -64 -68 - -61 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels XMOD 325 mA (1), (2), (5) - -69 -70 - -67 - dBc 77 Channels 110 Channels 128 Channels 185 300 195 325 205 350 mA R1 = 5.2 k R1 = 2 k - TBD - dB 18 22 - dB - - 6.0 °C/W Gain at 1 GHz (1) Supply Current (IDD) Cable Equivalent Slope (1) Return Loss (1) Thermal Resistance COMMENTS 45 to 100 MHz 100 to 800 MHz 800 to 1002 MHz Notes: (1)Measured with a balun on the input and output of the device. See Figure 25 for test setup. (2) 15.6 dB tilt, 49 dBmV output (per channel) at 1002 MHz plus QAM set 6 dBmV down from carrier. (3) 3 dB tilt, 37 dBmV output (per channel) at 1002 MHz plus QAM set 6 dBmV down from carrier. (4) Tested with R1 = 5.2 kV (5) Tested with R1 = 2 kV 4 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 Performance DATA Figure 3: Gain vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA) 17 Figure 4: Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA) 0 -5 16 -10 -15 S12 (dB) S21 (dB) 15 14 -20 -25 -30 13 -35 -40 12 -45 11 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 -50 1200 0 Frequency (MHz) 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) Figure 5: Input Return Loss vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA) Figure 6: Output Return Loss vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA) 5 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 S12 (dB) -10 S11 (dB) 100 -15 -20 -20 -25 -30 -25 -35 -30 -40 -35 -45 -40 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 -50 0 Frequency (MHz) 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) Figure 7a: ACA1206 P1dB vs. Frequency (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 7: Noise Figure vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA) 3.5 100 75 3 74 P1db (dBmV) Noise Figure 2.5 2 1.5 73 1 72 0.5 0 0 200 400 600 Frequency(MHz) 5 800 1000 1200 71 0 200 400 600 Frequency (MHz) PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 800 1000 ACA1206 CTB Vs Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=195mA) (79 analog channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1GHz) Figure 8: CTB vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD =-60195 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -65 CTB (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) CSO Vs Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=195mA) (79 analog channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1GHz) Figure 9: CSO vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 CSO (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 -95 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) XMOD Vs Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=195mA) (79 analog channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 output power at 1GHz) Figure 10: XMOD vs.dBmV Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -62 -64 XMOD (dBc) -66 -68 -70 -72 -74 -76 -78 -80 0 100 200 300 400 Frequency (MHz) 6 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 500 600 ACA1206 CTB Vs Frequency Idd=195mA) Figure 11: (Vdd=+12V, CTB vs. Frequency (112 analog channels, 3 dB Tilt, +34 dBmV output power at 1GHz) (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 CTB (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) CSO Vs Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=195mA) Figure 12: CSO vs. Frequency (112 analog channels, 3 dB Tilt, +34 dBmV output power at 1GHz) (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 -70 CSO (dBc) -75 -80 -85 -90 -95 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) XMOD Vs Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=195mA) Figure XMOD (112 analog13: channels, 3 dB Tilt, +34vs. dBmV Frequency output power at 1GHz) (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 195 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 3 dB Tilt, +37 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -62 -64 XMOD (dBc) -66 -68 -70 -72 -74 -76 -78 -80 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 7 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 700 800 ACA1206 Figure 13a: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 85 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 13b: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 543 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 13c: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 987 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 13d: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 85 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 13e: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 543 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) Figure 13f: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 987 MHz (IDD = 195 mA) 8 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 Figure 14: Gain vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA) Figure 15: Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA) Gain vs. Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=300mA) 17 Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=300mA) 0 16.5 -5 -10 -15 15 -20 S12 (dB) S21 (dB) 16 15.5 14.5 -25 -30 14 -35 13.5 -40 13 -45 12.5 -50 0 100 200 300 400 500 12 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) 1200 Frequency (MHz) Figure 16: Input Return Loss vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA) Figure 17: Output Return Loss vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA) Input return loss vs. Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=300mA) Output return loss vs. Frequency (Vdd=+12V, Idd=300mA) 5 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 S22 (dB) S11 (dB) 5 -15 -20 -15 -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 -35 -35 -40 -40 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 0 100 200 300 Frequency (MHz) 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) Figure 18: Noise Figure vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA) Figure 18a: ACA1206 P1dB vs. Frequency (IDD = 325 mA) 3.5 79 3 78 P1db (dBmV) Noise Figure 2.5 2 1.5 77 76 1 0.5 75 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 200 Frequency(MHz) 9 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 400 600 Frequency (MHz) 800 1000 ACA1206 Figure 19: CTB vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 CTB (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 Frequency (MHz) 400 500 600 Figure 20: CSO vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 -70 CSO (dBc) -75 -80 -85 -90 -95 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) Figure 21: XMOD vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 79 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -62 -64 -66 XMOD (dBc) -68 -70 -72 -74 -76 -78 -80 0 100 200 300 400 500 Frequency (MHz) 10 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 600 ACA1206 Figure 22: CTB vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 CTB (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) Figure 23: CSO vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -65 CSO (dBc) -70 -75 -80 -85 -90 -95 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Frequency (MHz) Figure 24: XMOD vs. Frequency (VDD = +12 V, IDD = 325 mA, 112 Analog Channels, 15.6 dB Tilt, +49 dBmV output power at 1 GHz) -60 -62 -64 XMOD (dBc) -66 -68 -70 -72 -74 -76 -78 -80 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 11 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 700 800 ACA1206 Performance DATA Figure 24a: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 85 MHz ( IDD = 325 mA) Figure 24b: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 543 MHz ( IDD = 325 mA) Figure 24c: ACA1206 MER – 64 QAM @ 987 MHz (IDD = 325 mA) Figure 24d: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 85 MHz ( IDD = 325 mA) Figure 24e: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 543 MHz ( IDD = 325 mA) Figure 24f: ACA1206 MER – 256 QAM @ 987 MHz ( IDD = 325 mA) 12 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 APPLICATION INFORMATION The ACA1206 is designed as an input stage. This part can be used alone for low gain, low output level applications or can be cascaded with one of the ACA0862 output stages for higher gain and output signal drive level. The ACA1206 is a low power dissipation part designed as a driver for the ACA0862B output stage. +12V 1 X C1 RF IN T1 2 15 3 14 4 C2 5 6 ACA1206 R1 L1 TVS C3 T2 12 RF OUT C4 11 7 10 8 9 L2 X Alternate Schematic C6 +12V Figure 25: Evaluation Board Schematic 13 + C5 13 NC Alternate Schematic C7 16 NC PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 +12V White Dot C5 TVS C7 NC: Pins 2, 10, 15 Notch Note 2 Note 3 T1 RF IN 1 W1 2 4 W2 3 R1 C1 C2 1 16 2 15 3 14 4 ACA1206 L1 13 5 12 6 11 7 10 8 9 C3 C4 T2 3 W2 4 2 W1 1 OUT L2 Note 1 See Table 5 Note 2 Note 3 C6 +12V +12V Figure 26: Test Circuit Schematic Table 5 NOMINAL CURRENT(1) R1 195 mA 5.2 kΩ 325 mA 2 kΩ Notes: (1) Values are approximate for resistors specified. (2) W1/W2 indicate balun (Figure 27) orientation. (3) 1, 2, 3, 4 indicate orientation of alternate balun (Figure 28). Note the position of the notch and the white dot at pin 1. 14 RF PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 Table 6: Evaluation Board Bill of Materials VENDOR VENDOR P/N 4 MURATA GRM39X7R1103K25V 330 pF. CHIP CAP. 2 MURATA GRM1555C1H331JA01D C7 47 uF ELECT.CAP. 1 DIGI-KEY CORP. L1,L2 470 nH CHIP IND. 2 Coil Craft 1008CS-471X_L_ CORE 2 Fair-Rite 2843002702 MWS Wire Ind. T-2361429-20 ITEM DESCRIPTION C1,C2,C5,C6 0.01uF. CHIP CAP. C3,C4 T1,T2- BALUN QTY WIRE P5275-ND T1, T2 BALUN (alternate) Transmission Line BALUN 1 MPS Industries Torrance, CA R3591 R1 2 k 5.2k 1 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF2001V ERJ-3EKF5231V TVS TVS 12 VOLT. 600 WATT 1 Little Fuse SMBJ12A CONNECTOR 75 N MALE PANEL MOUNT. 2 PASTERNACK ENTERP. PE4504 PCB PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD 1 ANADIGICS INDIUM 300 x 160 MILS 1 INDIUM CORP. OF AMERICA (4) 14996Y Notes: (1)T1, T2 (balun) wind 5.5 turns thru core as shown (Figure 26). (2) “N” connector, center pin, should be approximately 80 mils in length. (3) Due to the higher power dissipation of this device the PC board should be mounted/attached to a large heat sink. (4) See Table 5 15 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 W1 W2 W1 W2 Figure 27: Balun Drawing Figure 28: Alternate Balun Drawing 16 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 W1 W1 W2 W2 Figure 29: Hand-Wound Balun Schematic 1 3 4 2 Figure 30: Alternate Balun Schematic 17 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 PACKAGE OUTLINE Figure 31: S7 Package Outline - 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug Figure 32: Package Outline - Alternate Balun 18 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 Notes: (1) OUTLINE DRAWING REFERENCE: FIGURE 29, S7 PACKAGE. (2) UNLESS SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE SYMMETRICAL ABOUT CENTER LINES SHOWN. (3) DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS. (4) VIAS SHOWN IN PCB METAL VIEW ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. NUMBER & SIZE OF THERMAL VIAS REQUIRED DEPENDENT ON HEA DISSIPATION REQUIREMENT AND THE PC PROC SS CAPABILITY. (5) RECOMMENDED STENCIL THICKNESS: APPROX. 0.125 mm (5 Mils) Figure 33: PCB Pad Layout and Solder Mask Detail 19 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012 ACA1206 ORDER NUMBER ACA1206RS7P2 TEMPERATURE RANGE PACKAGE DESCRIPTION COMPONENT PACKAGING -40°C to 110°C RoHS-Compliant 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Sink 1,500 Piece Tape & Reel ANADIGICS 141 Mount Bethel Road Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000 Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132 URL: http://www.anadigics.com 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. 20 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.5 04/2012