MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Features Rev. V1 Functional Schematic • Ideal for high power SPDT switch applications including WiMAX, WLAN, Mesh Networks, and Fixed Wireless Access • Broadband Performance: DC - 7.0 GHz • Low Insertion Loss: 0.65 dB @ 3.5 GHz, RFC to TX 0.70 dB @ 3.5 GHz, RCF to RX • High P0.1dB Compression: 40 dBm @ 3V, 3.5 GHz, RFC to TX • Fast Settling for Low Gate Lag requirements • Lead-Free 2 mm 8-Lead PDFN Package • 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper • Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound • RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible • Asymmetrical Design for optimized performance Pin 1 Pin Configuration 3 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 TX RF Output 1 2 N/C No Connection 3 N/C No Connection 4 RX RF Output 2 5 GND RF and DC Ground 6 VC2 Voltage Control 2 7 RFC RF Common 8 VC1 Description M/A-COM’s MASW-007921 is a broadband GaAs pHEMT MMIC SPDT switch available in a lead-free 2 mm 8-lead PDFN package. The MASW-007921 is ideally suited for applications where very small size and high linearity are required. Typical applications include WiMAX, WLAN, Mesh networks, fixed wireless access, and other higher power systems. This switch has a very high initial compression point, ideal for complex modulations such as OFDM, with large peak average power levels. The MASW-007921 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs pHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MASW-007921-TR3000 3000 piece reel MASW-007921-001SMB Sample Board 2.0 - 6.0 GHz Tuning MASW-007921-002SMB Sample Board 0.05 - 2.0 GHz Tuning 9 Voltage Control 1 4 Paddle 3. M/A-COM recommends connecting unused pins to ground. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power @ 5 V Control (RFC to RX Path) +38 dBm Input Power @ 5 V Control (RFC to TX Path) +40 dBm Voltage 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. RF and DC Ground ≤ 8.5 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 7. Maximum Input Power applies for 0.5 to 7.0 GHz range. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VC = 0 V / 3 V, 4.7 pF Capacitor 8,9 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Insertion Loss RFC to RX 0.05 - 2 GHz 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz 10 dB dB dB dB — — — — 0.5 0.6 0.70 0.8 — 0.85 — — Insertion Loss RFC to TX 0.05 - 2 GHz10 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 0.5 0.65 0.65 1.2 — 0.85 — — Isolation 0.05 - 2 GHz10 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dB dB dB dB — 21 — — 27 25 26 30 — — — — Return Loss DC - 6.0 GHz dB — 15 — Input IP2 RX 10 MHz Spacing, +20 dBm 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 102 99 84 — — — Input IP2 TX 10 MHz Spacing, +20 dBm 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 104 101 88 — — — Input IP3 RX 10 MHz Spacing, +20 dBm 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 59 57 51 — — — Input IP3 TX 10 MHz Spacing, +20 dBm 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 62 58 52 Input P0.1dB RX 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 38 37 39 — — — Input P0.1dB TX 2.4 GHz 3.5 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 38 40 39 — — — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF 90% to10% RF nS nS — — 21 18 — — Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% and 50% control to 10% RF nS — 40 — Transients mV — 100 — Control Current µA — 2.0 10.0 — — — 8. For positive voltage control, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 9. Performance can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value. See application schematic for details. 10. 0.05 - 2.0 GHz specifications apply with 1000 pF blocking capacitors. See applications section for typical data. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Over Temp.: Z0 = 50 Ω, 4.7 pF Blocking Caps on all RF Ports RFC to Rx Insertion Loss RFC to Tx Insertion Loss 0.0 0.0 -0.5 -0.5 -1.0 -1.0 +25°C -40°C +85°C -1.5 -1.5 +25°C -40°C +85°C -2.0 -2.0 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) RFC to Tx Isolation RFC to Rx Isolation 0 0 +25°C -40°C +85°C -15 +25°C -40°C +85°C -15 -30 -30 -45 -45 -60 -60 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Tx Return Loss Rx Return Loss 0 0 -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 +25°C -40°C +85°C -30 +25°C -40°C +85°C -40 -40 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) 7 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Frequency (GHz) 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Application Schematic 11 Rev. V1 Truth Table 12,13 Control VC1 Control VC2 RFC - TX RFC - RX 1 0 On Off 0 1 Off On 12. Differential voltage, V (state 1) - V (state 0), must be +2.7 V minimum and must not exceed 8.0 V. 13. Positive Control: 1 = +2.9 V to +8 V, 0 = 0 V + 0.2 V. Negative Control: 1 = 0 V + 0.2 V, 0 = -2.9V to –8.0 V. Qualification Qualified to M/A-COM specification REL-201, Process Flow –1. Frequency Recommended Value C1 - C3 0.05 - 2.0 GHz 1000 pF 2.4 - 2.5 GHz 8 pF 2.0 - 6.0 GHz 4.7 pF Static Sensitivity 4.9 - 7.0 GHz 1.5 pF Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. 11. M/A-COM recommends connecting unused package pins (N/C) to ground as shown. Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Rev. V1 Lead Free 2 mm 8-lead PDFN † † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MASW-007921 High Power GaAs SPDT Switch DC - 7.0 GHz Rev. V1 Applications Section Typical Low Frequency Performance Curves: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, 1000 pF Blocking Caps on all RF Ports RFC Return Loss Insertion Loss -10 0.00 -0.25 RFC to TX RFC to RX RFC to TX RFC to RX -20 -0.50 -30 -0.75 -1.00 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 -40 0.0 0.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.5 Frequency (GHz) Isolation Tx and Rx Return Loss -10 0 RFC to TX RFC to RX -10 TX Rx -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -50 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 2.0 2.5 -40 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 6 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.