GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Features MASWSS0094 V6 Description Rx GND • 802.11a + b/g Dual Band Applications • Broadband Performance: DC - 6.0 GHz • Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2.4 GHz 1.0 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz • High Isolation: 43 dB @ 2.4 GHz 30 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz • Fast Switching Speed: 0.5 µm GaAs PHEMT • Low Cost 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package • Lead-Free Package Available: MASWSS0129 • Known Good Die Available Tx Functional Schematic Pin 1 GND GND GND GND Vc2 Typical applications are for WLAN IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g systems that employ two antennas for transmit and receive diversity. Other applications include cordless phones and base stations. Designed for high power, this DPDT switch maintains high linearity up to 6.0 GHz. The MASWSS0094 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs PHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 ANT2 ANT1 M/A-COM’s MASWSS0094 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC diversity switch available in a low cost 3 mm 12-lead PQFN package or as known good die. The MASWSS0094 is ideally suited for applications where very small size and low cost are required. GND Vc1 Pin Configuration 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 3 VC1 Control 1 4 ANT1 Antenna Port 1 5 GND Ground 6 ANT2 Antenna Port 2 7 VC2 Control 2 Part Number Package 8 GND Ground MASWSS0094 Bulk Packaging 9 GND Ground MASWSS0094TR 7 inch, 1000 piece reel 10 Rx Receive Port MASWSS0094TR-3000 13 inch, 3000 piece reel 11 GND Ground 12 Tx Transmit Port 13 Paddle 3 RF and DC Ground MASWSS0094SMB MASWSS0094-DIE Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) Separated Die on Grip Ring 2 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. Die quantity varies. 3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0094 V6 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50Ω, VC = 0 V / 3 V, 8 pF Capacitor 4 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. 5 2.4 GHz 2 - 4 GHz 4 - 5 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 0.70 0.75 0.90 1.00 1.30 — — 1.55 Isolation 6 (on/off or off/on) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — 25 43 30 — — Isolation (on/on or off/off) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — — 11 20 — — Return Loss 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — — 23 15 — — IP2 Two Tone, +15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing, > 50 MHz 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 93 86 84 — — — Two Tone, +15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing, > 50 MHz 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 52 50 50 — — — Input P-1dB 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 33 31 31 — — — 2nd Harmonic 2.4 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm 5.8 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm dBc dBc — — -75 -77 — — 3rd Harmonic 2.4 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm 5.8 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm dBc dBc — — -69 -86 — — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF 90% to 10% RF nS nS — — 35 60 — — Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF nS — 90 — mV — 6 — µA — 6 25 Insertion Loss IP3 Transients Control Current |Vc| = 3 V 4. For positive voltage control, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 5. Insertion loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value. 6. Isolation minimum specification guaranteed in final package assembly only. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0094 V6 Evaluation Board for 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package C1 C4 C2 C3 U1 Truth Table 9,10 Application Schematic C1, C2, C3, C4 = 8 pF Rx C2 GND Tx C1 GND GND GND GND Control VC1 Control VC2 ANT 1 ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 2 - Rx - Tx - Tx - Rx 1 0 On Off On Off 0 1 Off On Off On 1 1 Off Off Off Off 0 0 Off Off Off Off 9. 1 = +2.9 V to +5 V, 0 = 0 V + 0.2 V. 10. Differential voltage, V(state 1) - V(state 0), must be 2.7 V minimum and must not exceed 8.5 V. Vc2 C4 Handling Procedures ANT2 GND ANT1 Vc1 Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: C3 Absolute Maximum Ratings 7,8 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power @ 3 V Control +31 dBm Input Power @ 5 V Control +34 dBm Voltage ±8.5 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C Static Sensitivity 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. 7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 8. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0094 V6 Typical Performance Curves, 8 pF Blocking Caps Isolation Insertion Loss 50 2.0 -30°C +25°C +85°C -30°C +25°C +85°C 45 1.5 40 1.0 35 0.5 30 25 0.0 2 3 4 5 2 6 3 4 5 6 5 6 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Tx/Rx Ports Return Loss Antenna Ports Return Loss 0 0 -30°C +25°C +85°C -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -30°C +25°C +85°C -40 2 3 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0094 V6 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN MASWSS0094-DIE Die Bond Pad Layout Die Bond Pad Configuration Pad No. Name Description 2 VC1 Control 1 3 GND Ground 4 N/C No Connection 5 ANT1 Antenna Port 1 6 ANT2 Antenna Port 2 7 N/C No Connection 8 GND Ground 9 VC2 Control 2 10 Rx Receive Port 11 N/C No Connection 12 GND Ground 13 GND Ground 14 N/C No Connection 15 TX Transmit Port 5 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.