SXA-389(Z) SXA-389(Z) 400MHz to 2500MHz ¼W Medium Power GaAs HBT Amplifier with Active Bias 400MHz to 2500MHz ¼W MEDIUM POWER GaAs HBT AMPLIFIER WITH ACTIVE BIAS Package: SOT-89 Product Description Features RFMD’s SXA-389 amplifier is a high efficiency GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC housed in low-cost surface-mountable plastic package. These HBT MMICs are fabricated using molecular beam epitaxial growth technology which produces reliable and consistent performance from wafer to wafer and lot to lot. These amplifiers are specially designed for use as driver devices for infrastructure equipment in the 400MHz to2500MHz cellular, ISM, WLL, PCS, W-CDMA applications. Optimum Technology Matching® Applied 9 Typical IP3, P1dB, Gain GaAs HBT 50 GaAs MESFET 40 SiGe BiCMOS 35 Si BiCMOS dBm GaAs pHEMT 25 15 Si BJT 10 High Gain:+19dB at 850MHz 0 InP HBT High Efficiency: Consumes Only 600mW Patented High Reliability GaAs HBT Technology Surface-Mountable Power Plastic Package Applications 5 GaN HEMT High Output 3rd Order Intercept:+42to+44dBm Typ. 20 Si CMOS On-Chip Active Bias Control, Single 5V Supply High P1dB :+25dBm Typ. 30 SiGe HBT Available in RFMD Green, RoHS Compliant, and Pb-Free (Z Part Number) OIP3 P1dB Gain 45 InGaP HBT 850 MHz 1960 MHz 2140 MHz RF MEMS LDMOS Parameter Min. Small Signal Gain 12.5 Output Power at 1dB Compression 24.0 Output Third Order Intercept Point 39.0 Noise Figure Input VSWR Device Operating Current Operating Dissipated Power Thermal Resistance Test Conditions: Z0 =50Ω, TA =25°C 90.0 Specification Typ. 19.0 14.0 13.5 13.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 43.0 44.0 42.0 42.0 4.7 5.5 6.0 6.0 1.3:1 1.4:1 1.3:1 1.1:1 115.0 575.0 100 Max. 15.0 122.0 610.0 W-CDMA, PCS, Cellular Systems High Linearity IF Amplifiers Multi-Carrier Applications 2450 MHz Unit dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB dB mA mW °C/W Condition 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz VCC =5V junction to backside RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. EDS-102231 Rev F 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 10 SXA-389(Z) Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Max Device Current (lD) Rating 240 Max Device Voltage (VD) Unit mA 6 V Max RF Input Power 100 mW Max Dissipated Power 1500 mW Max Junction Temperature (TJ) 165 °C -40 to + 85 °C Operating Temperature Range (TL) Max Storage Temperature 150 °C ESD 1B Class Moisture Sensitivity Level Caution! ESD sensitive device. 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. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. MSL 2 Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l Recommended Mounting Configuration for Optimum RF and Thermal Performance Ground Plane Plated Thru Holes (0.020" DIA) SXA-389B Machine Screws (Optional) 2 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-102231 Rev F SXA-389(Z) 850MHz Application Circuit p Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) P1dB vs. Frequency Gain vs. Frequency 30 25 28 23 -40C 25C 21 26 dB dBm 85C 24 19 25 C 85 C -4 0C 22 17 15 20 0 .8 0 .8 5 0 .9 0 .8 0.9 5 0.8 5 0 .9 0.9 5 GHz GHz Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25°C Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm) 0 50 -5 47 -40C 25 C 85 C -1 5 S11 -2 0 S12 S22 dBm dB -1 0 41 38 -2 5 35 -3 0 0 .8 50 0 .8 5 0 .9 0 .9 5 0 .8 0 .8 5 0 .9 0 .9 5 GHz GHz Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 850 MHz 880 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power -40 Adjacent Channel Power (dBc) -40C 25C 47 85C 44 dBm 44 41 38 35 -45 -50 -55 -60 25C 85C -4 0C -65 -70 -75 0 3 6 9 POUT per tone (dBm) EDS-102231 Rev F 12 15 10 12 14 16 18 20 Channel Output Power (dBm) IS-95, 9 Channels Forward 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 10 SXA-389(Z) 1960MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) p Gain vs. Frequency 20 28 18 26 16 25C 85C -40C dB dBm P1dB vs. Frequency 30 24 14 25C 85C -40C 22 20 1.93 1.94 1.95 1.96 1.97 1.98 12 10 1.93 1.99 1.94 1.95 1.96 1.97 1.98 GHz GHz Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25°C Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm) 1.99 50 0 S 11 -5 S 12 47 S 22 dBm dB -1 0 -1 5 44 41 -2 0 -40C 25C -2 5 38 -3 0 1 .9 3 35 1.93 85C 1 .9 4 1 .9 5 1 .9 6 1 .9 7 1 .9 8 1 .9 9 1.96 1.97 1.98 GHz Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 1.96 GHz 1960 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power 1.99 -40 Adjacent Channel Power (dBc) 47 dBm 1.95 GHz 50 44 41 -4 0C 2 5C 38 8 5C -45 -50 -55 -60 -65 25C -70 85C -40C -75 35 0 3 6 9 POUT per tone (dBm) 4 of 10 1.94 12 15 10 12 14 16 18 20 Channel Output Power (dBm) IS-95, 9 Channels Forward 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-102231 Rev F SXA-389(Z) 2140MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) p Gain vs. Frequency P1dB vs. Frequency 30 20 28 18 26 16 85C -40C dB dBm 25C 14 24 25C 85C -40C 22 20 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 12 10 2.11 2.17 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 GHz Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25°C Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm) 0 -40C 47 25C 85C -10 S 11 S 12 S 22 -15 -20 dBm dB 2.17 50 -5 44 41 38 -25 -30 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 35 2.11 2.17 2.12 2.13 GHz 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 GHz Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 2.14 GHz 2140 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power -40 Adjacent Channel Power (dBc) 50 -40C 25C 85C 47 dBm 2.16 GHz 44 41 38 35 -45 -50 -55 -60 25C 85C -40C -65 -70 0 3 6 9 POUT per tone (dBm) EDS-102231 Rev F 12 15 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Channel Output Power (dBm) W-CDMA, 64 DPCH + Overhead 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 10 SXA-389(Z) 2450MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) Gain vs. Frequency P1dB vs. Frequency 20 28 18 26 16 25 C 85 C -40 C dB dBm 30 24 14 25C 85C -40C 22 12 20 10 2.4 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.5 2 .4 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 GHz GHz Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25°C Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm) 50 0 -40C 25C -5 47 -10 85C S 11 -15 S 12 -20 dBm dB 2.5 S 22 44 41 -25 -30 38 -35 -40 35 2.4 2.42 2.44 2.46 2.48 2.5 2.4 2.42 2.44 GHz 2.46 2.48 2.5 GHz Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 2.45 GHz 50 -40C 25C 47 dBm 85C 44 41 38 35 0 3 6 9 12 15 POUT per tone (dBm) 6 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-102231 Rev F SXA-389(Z) Pin 1 2 3 4 Function Base GND and Emitter Collector GND and Emitter Description Base Pin Connection to ground. Use via holes to reduce lead inductance. Place via holes as close to ground leads as possible. Collector pin Connection to ground. Use via holes to reduce lead inductance. Place via holes as close to ground leads as possible. Suggested Pad Layout Preliminary Package Drawing Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. EDS-102231 Rev F 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 10 SXA-389(Z) V cc Application Schematic C1 C2 C3 L1 C7 C4 Z =5 0 Ω , E L1 R F in Z = 50 Ω , E L 2 ° Z = 5 0 Ω , E L3 ° R Fout ° L2 C5 C6 Ref. Des. Vendor Series 850 MHz 1960 MHz 2140 MHz 2450 MHz Ref. Des. C1 Matsuo 267M3502104K 0.1uF 10% 0.1uF 10% 0.1uF 10% 0.1uF 10% C6 Position C2 Rohm MCH18 1000pF 5% 1000pF 5% 1000pF 5% 1000pF 5% L1 C 3, C 7 Rohm MCH18 47pF 5% 22pF 5% 22pF 5% 22pF 5% L2 C4 Rohm MCH18 47pF 5% 22pF 5% 22pF 5% 1.2pF ±0.25pF C5 Rohm MCH18 3.9pF ±0.25pF - - C6 Rohm MCH18 3.9pF ±0.25pF 0.5pF ±0.25pF 0.5pF ±0.25pF Vendor Series 850 MHz 1960 MHz 2140 MHz 2450 MHz 2 1 1 1 Toko LL1608-FS 33nH 5% 18nH 5% 18nH 5% 15nH 5% Toko LL1608-FS 1.2nH ±0.3nH thru thru thru E L1 9.7 - - - - E L2 5.6 - - - 0.5pF ±0.25pF E L3 13.2 28.7 31.4 35.9 Evaluation Board Layout RFout + RFin C4 L2 C5 C1 C2 C3 L1 C7 12 C6 SIRENZA MICRODEVICES SOT-89 Eval Board ECB-101499 Rev B 8 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-102231 Rev F SXA-389(Z) Part Identification 2 3 1 1 1 1 3 XA3Z 2 XA3 3 4 2 4 2 3 Alternate marking “SXA389Z” or “SXA389” on line one with Trace Code on line 2. Ordering Information EDS-102231 Rev F Part Number Reel Size Devices/Reel SXA-389 7” 1000 SXA-389Z 7” 1000 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 10 SXA-389(Z) 10 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-102231 Rev F