GaAs SP4T 2.5 V High Power Switch DC - 3.0 GHz Features GND V4 39 pF Pin 16 GND Low Voltage Operation: 2.5 V Low Harmonics: < -65 dBc at +34 dBm & 1 GHz Low Insertion Loss: 0.65 dB at 1 GHz High Isolation: 23 dB at 2 GHz 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package 0.5 micron GaAs PHEMT Process ANT Functional Schematic Pin 1 RF4 V1 39 pF RF1 The MASWSS0118 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs PHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information Part Number Package MASWSS0118TR 1000 piece reel MASWSS0118TR-3000 3000 piece reel MASWSS0118SMB Sample Test Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. GND RF2 GND RF3 39 pF 39 pF GND Typical applications are for GSM and DCS handset systems that connect separate transmit and receive functions to a common antenna, as well as other handset and related applications. This part can be used in all systems operating up to 3.0 GHz requiring high power at low control voltage. 39 pF V3 M/A-COM’s MASWSS0118 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC single pole four throw (SP4T) high power switch in a low cost 4 mm 16-lead PQFN package. The MASWSS0118 is ideally suited for applications where high power, low control voltage, low insertion loss, high isolation, small size, and low cost are required. GND V2 Description GND • • • • • • MASWSS0118 V2 Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 V1 Control 1 2 RF1 RF Port 1 3 GND RF Ground 4 RF2 RF Port 2 5 GND RF Ground 6 V2 Control 2 7 V3 Control 3 8 GND RF Ground 9 RF3 RF Port 3 10 GND RF Ground 11 GND RF Ground 12 RF4 RF Port 4 13 GND RF Ground 14 V4 Control 4 15 GND RF Ground 16 ANT Antenna Port 17 Paddle 2 RF Ground 2. 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 SP4T 2.5 V High Power Switch DC - 3.0 GHz MASWSS0118 V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω 3 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. DC – 1 GHz 1 – 2 GHz 2 - 3 GHz dB dB dB — — — 0.65 0.80 1.00 0.85 1.00 — Isolation DC – 1 GHz 1 – 2 GHz 2 - 3 GHz dB dB dB 27 21 — 29.0 23.0 18.5 — — — Return Loss DC – 3 GHz dB — 20 — IP3 Two Tone +26 dBm, 5 MHz Spacing, > 50 MHz VC = 0 V / 2.5 V dBm — 57 — IP2 Two Tone +26 dBm, 5 MHz Spacing, > 50 MHz VC = 0 V / 2.5 V dBm — 81 — Insertion Loss 4 P.1dB VC = 0 V / 2.5 V dBm — 38 — nd 2 Harmonic 1 GHz, PIN = +34 dBm, VC = 0 V / 2.5 V dBc — -80 -71 rd 3 Harmonic 1 GHz, PIN = +34 dBm, VC = 0 V / 2.5 V dBc — -68 -65 Trise, Tfall 10% RF to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF, VC = 0 V / 2.5 V µS — 0.2 — Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, 50% control to 10% RF, VC = 0 V / 2.5 V Transients Control Current VC = 0 V / 2.5 V, 34 dBm µS — 0.2 — mV — 35 — µA — 10 50 3. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 4. Insertion Loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value, e.g. 1000 pF for 100 MHz - 500 MHz, 39 pF for 0.5 GHz - 3 GHz. Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Truth Table 7,8 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power (0.5 - 3.0 GHz, 2.5 V Control) +38 dBm Voltage ± 8.5 volts ° ° V1 V2 V3 V4 ANTRF1 ANTRF2 ANTRF3 ANTRF4 1 0 0 0 On Off Off Off 0 1 0 0 Off On Off Off Operating Temperature -40 C to +85 C 0 0 1 0 Off Off On Off Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 0 0 0 1 Off Off Off On 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. Differential voltage, V (state 1) -V (state 2), must be 2.5 V minimum. 8. 0 = -5 V to +2.5 V, 1 = -2.5 V to +5 V Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 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. 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 SP4T 2.5 V High Power Switch DC - 3.0 GHz MASWSS0118 V2 Typical Performance Curves Isolation vs. Temperature Insertion Loss vs. Temperature +25°C +85°C -40°C +25°C 1.6 +85°C -40°C 40 35 1.2 Isolation (dB) Insertion Loss (dB) 1.4 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 30 25 20 0.2 0.0 15 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 1 GHz 2nd Harmonic Rejection 85°C -40°C 25°C -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1 GHz 3rd Harmonic Rejection Harmonic (dBc) Harmonic (dBc) 25°C 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 4.0 4.5 5.0 Control Voltage (V) 85°C -40°C -70 -80 -90 -100 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Control Voltage (V) 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN 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.