RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo RFLA2018 RFLA2018 Variable Gain Low Noise High Linearity Amplifier 2500 MHz to 2570 MHz The RFLA2018 is an analog-controlled voltage variable gain amplifier featuring high linearity and very low noise figure. The LNA with bypass mode and variable attenuator provides a minimum of 35 dB of dynamic range. The RFLA2018 has a +3.3 V control range with maximum gain at 0 V. The LNA is temperature compensated to reduce gain variation. Noise figure is 1.0 dB and Input IP3 of +3 dBm makes this component ideal for receiver input lineups. The RFLA2018 is packaged in a small 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm leadless MCM that is internally matched to 50 Ω on all RF ports. RFIN 1 GND 2 SCN 3 VCC1 VCC3 GND Pin One Mark GND Functional Block Diagram 16 15 14 13 12 RFOUT 11 GND 10 GND 9 VCTRL LNA PA Package: MCM, 16-pin, 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm Features 2500 MHz to 2570 MHz Operation Internally Matched to 50 Ω on All RF Ports Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with +3.3 V Control Range Bypass Mode of LNA for High Dynamic Range Max Gain = 35 dB Min. Noise Figure of 1.0 dB Typical Gain Control Range > 33 dB High IIP3 = +3 dBm Single +5 V Supply Small 16-Pin, 8.0 mm x 8.0 mm, Multi-Chip Module (MCM) Top View VVA LNA 4 7 Applications 8 VENID2 6 VENID1 VCC2 5 SCP GND Ordering Information RFLA2018SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFLA2018SR 7" Reel with 100 pieces RFLA2018TR13 13” Reel with 2500 pieces RFLA2018PCK-410 2500 – 2570 MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 1 of 12 - Cellular Base Station, Remote Radio Heads Active Antenna Radios 3G, LTE Infrastructure Low Noise, Variable Gain with High Linearity Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Units Supply Voltage +5.5 V Control Voltage +5.5 V DC Supply Current 400 mA Power Dissipation 2000 mW Max RF Input Power +22 dBm −40 to +150 °C ESD Rating (HBM) 1000 (Class 1C) V ESD Rating (CDM) 1000 (Class C3) V MSL3 - Storage Temperature Moisture Sensitivity Level Caution! ESD sensitive device. RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this document revision), halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000 ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. Recommended Operating Conditions Specifications Parameter Operating Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature Supply Voltage Min −40 Typ +4.75 +5.0 Max +85 +160 +5.25 Units ° C ° C V Electrical Specifications - High Gain Mode, 2500 MHz to 2570 MHz Specification Parameter Min Typ Max Units Conditions Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Temp. = −40 °C to +85 °C, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25 V, High Gain Mode, Standard Application Circuit Operating Frequency Range 2500 2570 MHz Max Gain 35 39 dB Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts Max Gain 36 39 dB Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts, Temp = +25°C Gain Flatness 0.2 Gain Range HG +14 Output IP3 (Max Gain) +1.5 dBm 19 dB to 35 dB Gain +26 dBm Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts −13.5 −10 dBm 33 dB to 35 dB Gain −12.5 −6 dBm 19 dB to 32 dB Gain 1.0 Output Return Loss (1) S11 Phase Variation dB Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts NF (Max Gain) Input Return Loss (1) +35 dBm OP1dB (Max Gain) Input P1dB dB +38 −1 Input IP3 0.8 20 23 18 23 15 20 1.45 dB dB dB 100 Deg Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts 25 dB to 35 dB Gain 19 dB to 24 dB Gain 19 dB to 35 dB Gain 2535 MHz, IRL is between 20 dB and 25 dB over temperature range +25°C to +85°C Notes: 1. Minimum Return Loss Specifications can be relaxed 2 dB between −10°C to −40°C Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 2 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Electrical Specifications - Low Gain Mode, 2500 MHz to 2570 MHz Specification Conditions Units Min Typ Max Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Temp. = −40 °C to +85 °C, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25 V, Low High Gain Mode, Standard Application Circuit Parameter Frequency Range 2500 Max Gain LG 19 Gain Range LG −2 Output IP3 (Max Gain) Input IP3 MHz 23 dB 23 Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts +38 dBm Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts +17 dBm 2 dB to 18 dB Gain +26 dBm Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts +5.5 +6 dBm 15 dB to 18 dB Gain +6.5 +10 dBm 2 dB to 14 dB Gain +12 Output P1dB (Max Gain) Input P1dB 2570 NF (Max Gain) 4.0 Input Return Loss (1) Output Return Loss (1) dB Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0 Volts 18 23 9.7 dB 2 dB to 18 dB Gain 15 20 dB 2 dB to 18 dB Gain Notes: 1. Minimum Return Loss Specifications can be relaxed 2 dB between −10°C to −40°C Electrical Specifications - Power Supply Specification Units Conditions Min Typ Max Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Temp. = −40 °C to +85 °C, VCC = +4.75V to +5.25 V, Low High Gain Mode, Standard Application Circuit Parameter VCTRL Voltage 0 +3.3 V Logic High +2 +5 V Logic Low 0 +1 V Thermal Resistance 37.3 °C/W +85 °C at +5.25 V, TREF = Backside of module Electrical Specifications - Current Power Supply Voltage Parameter +4.75 V Units +5.0 V +5.25 V Supply Current HG Mode 265 320 mA Supply Current LG Mode 190 240 mA Vctrl Current 10 mA SCN/SCP Current 5 mA Conditions Truth Table SC_N SC_P High Gain 0 1 Low Gain 1 0 Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 3 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Typical Performance T = +25 °C, VCC = +5 V unless otherwise noted Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature 40.5 26.5 High Gain Mode Low Gain Mode −40°C 40.0 26.0 39.5 −40°C 25.5 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) +25°C 39.0 38.5 38.0 25.0 +25°C 24.5 24.0 +85°C 37.5 37.0 2500 2510 2520 2530 2540 2550 2560 23.5 +85°C 23.0 2500 2570 2510 2520 Frequency (MHz) Gain Flatness vs. VCTRL over Temperature 0.6 2530 2540 2550 2560 2570 Frequency (MHz) Gain Flatness vs. VCTRL over Temperature 0.6 Low Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz High Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz 0.5 0.5 Gain Flatness (dB) Gain Flatness (dB) +85°C +85°C 0.4 +25°C −40°C 0.3 0.2 +25°C −40°C 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 3.5 0.5 1 2.5 3 3.5 -10 Low Gain Mode High Gain Mode -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 |S11| (dB) |S11| (dB) 2 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature Input Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature -5 +85°C -25 +25°C −40°C -30 +85°C +25°C -25 −40°C -30 -35 -35 -40 -40 -45 2500 1.5 VCTRL (V) VCTRL (V) 2510 2520 2530 2540 2550 2560 2570 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 2510 2520 2530 2540 2550 2560 2570 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Revision DS20150824 -45 2500 - 4 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Typical Performance T = +25 °C, VCC = +5 V unless otherwise noted Output Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature -10 -10 High Gain Mode Low Gain Mode +85°C -15 -15 +25°C −40°C -20 |S22| (dB) |S22| (dB) -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 -35 -35 +85°C +25°C −40°C -40 2500 2510 2520 2530 2540 2550 2560 -40 2500 2570 2510 2520 Gain vs. VCTRL over Temperature 45 2540 2550 2560 2570 Gain vs. VCTRL over Temperature 30 Low Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz High Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz 40 25 35 20 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 2530 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 30 25 15 10 +85°C +85°C 20 +25°C 5 +25°C −40°C −40°C 0 15 -5 10 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 VCTRL (V) VCTRL (V) - 5 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Typical Performance T = +25 °C, VCC = +5 V unless otherwise noted Input IP3 vs. Gain over Temperature Input IP3 vs. Gain over Temperature 30 15 High Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz +85°C 10 25 +25°C −40°C −40°C Input IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 (dBm) Low Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz +85°C +25°C 5 0 20 15 10 -5 5 -10 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 -5 45 0 5 10 15 20 12 Low Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz High Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz 10 Input P1dB (dBm) -3 Input P1dB (dBm) 30 Input P1dB vs. Gain over Temperature Input P1dB vs. Gain over Temperature 0 -6 +85°C -9 +25°C −40°C -12 -15 8 +85°C +25°C 6 −40°C 4 2 -18 0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 -5 0 5 Gain (dB) 10 15 20 25 30 Gain (dB) Noise Figure vs. Gain over Temperature Noise Figure vs. Gain over Temperature 25 10 High Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz Low Gain Mode Freq.=2535 MHz 20 Noise Figure (dB) 8 Noise Figure (dB) 25 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 6 +85°C +25°C −40°C 4 15 +85°C +25°C −40°C 10 5 2 0 0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) - 6 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Evaluation Board Schematic VCC1 VCC3 C3 C8 0.1 uF 0.1 uF Pin One Mark 16 15 14 13 J1 J2 1 12 2 11 RF Input RF Output SCN U1 3 10 Top View C5 4 VVA_CV 9 0.1 uF C9 5 6 7 8 0.1 uF VEN_ID2 VCC2 C1 R1 0.1 uF 0 P1 1 2 3 4 SCP VEN_ID1 C6 C2, C4, C7 DNP 5 6 R2 0 0.1 uF 7 8 9 VCC3 VVA_CV VEN_ID2 VEN_ID1 SCP VCC2 SCN VCC1 GND Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 2500 MHz to 2570 MHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Evaluation Board CAP, 0.1 µF, 10%, 16 V, X7R, 0402 Manufacturer DDI Manufacturer's P/N LA1018410(E) C1, C3, C5 – C6, C8 – C9 Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D CONN, SMA, END LNCH, UNIV, HYB MNT, FLT J1-J2 Heilind Electronics PER MAT-21-1058 RES, 0 Ω, 0402 R1-R2 Kamaya, Inc. RMC1/16SJPTH CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 9-PIN P1 ITW Pancon MPSS100-9-C RFLA2018 Module U1 RFMD Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 7 of 12 - RFLA2018 Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Evaluation Board PCB Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 8 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo VCC1 VCC3 GND Pin One Mark GND Pin Configuration and Description 16 15 14 13 RFIN 1 12 RFOUT GND 2 11 GND SCN 3 10 GND GND 4 9 VCTRL 6 7 8 SCP VENID1 VENID2 Backside Pad - GND 5 VCC2 Top View Pin Label Description 1 RFIN RF Input; Internally 50 Ω matched and DC blocked 2 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 3 SCN Switch Control Line; See truth table 4 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 5 VCC2 VCC Supplied; 0.1 µF decoupled internal, supply voltage to 2nd stage LNA; disable VCC supply in bypass mode to save DC current 6 SCP Switch Control Line; See truth table 7 VEN_ID1 Pin grounded in module 8 VEN_ID2 Pin grounded in module 9 VCTRL Voltage Variable Attenuator Control Line; Max gain 0 V 10 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 11 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 12 RFOUT 13 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 14 VCC3 VCC Supply; 0.1 µF decoupled internal; supply voltage to stage 3 amplifier 15 VCC1 VCC Supply; 0.1 µF decoupled internal; supply voltage to 1st stage amplifier 16 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground RF Output; Internally 50 Ω matched and external DC block required Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 9 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Package Marking LA2018 Trace Code Pin 1 Indicator Trace Code to be assigned by SubCon B PIN 1 INDICATOR (0.90) (0.440) 4x 0.710 1.340+/-0.075 A 4x 2.130 8.00 8x 3.900 Package Outline (Dimensions in millimeters) Pin 1 8x 3.900 0.10 C A B 4x 2.130 4x 0.710 SEATING PLANE 0 8.00 5.900 7.100 4X 1.420 (0.100 All Edges) 0 0.06 0.10 C A B C 4X 1.420 5.900 7.100 BOTTOM VIEW 0.700 0.700 Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. - 10 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo 4x 0.710 4x 2.130 8x 3.865 8x 3.975 8x 3.900 6x 2.035 8x 3.865 4x 0.710 4x 2.130 8x 3.975 4x 0.710 4x 2.130 8x 3.900 PCB/ PCB Soldermask/ PCB Stencil Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) 16x 16x 16x 4x 2.130 4x 2.130 9x 1.647 4x 2.130 6x 2.035 4x 0.710 4x 0.710 0 5.900 7.100 0 4X 1.420 0 0 0 7.100 7.100 4X 1.420 4X 1.420 4X 1.420 6.030 9x 1.647 4X 1.420 0 4x 0.710 4X 1.420 6.030 5.900 7.100 7.100 7.100 PCB STENCIL TOP VIEW PCB SOLDERMASK TOP VIEW PCB METAL TOP VIEW 0.630 0.700 0.850 0.630 0.700 Revision DS20150824 © 2015 RF Micro Devices, Inc. 0.850 - 11 of 12 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice www.rfmd.com / www.qorvo.com RFLA2018 RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Web: www.rfmd.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 1-844-890-8163 For information about the merger of RFMD and TriQuint as Qorvo: Web: www.qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable. 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