RFCM4363 45-1218MHZ GAAS/GAN PUSH PULL MODULE The RFCM4363 is a Push Pull amplifier SMD module. The part employs GaAs MESFET, GaAs pHemt and GaN Hemt die and is operated from 45MHz to 1218MHz. It provides excellent linearity and superior return loss performance with low noise and optimal reliability. DC current of the device can be externally adjusted for optimum distortion performance versus power consumption over a wide range of output level. Current Setting V+ Package: 9 pin, 11.0 mm x 8.5 mm x 1.375mm Features Excellent Linearity Superior Return Loss Performance Extremely Low Distortion Optimal Reliability Low Noise Unconditionally Stable Under all INPUT OUTPUT Terminations 27.5 dB Min. Gain at 1218MHz 270mA Max. at 24VDC Applications 45MHz to 1218MHz CATV Amplifier Systems RFCM4363 Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFCM4363SB Sample bag with 5 pieces RFCM4363SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFCM4363SR 7” Reel with 100 pieces RFCM4363TR7 7” Reel with 500 pieces RFCM4363TR13 13” Reel with 1000 pieces RFCM4363PCBA-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board RFCM4363PCK-410 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board with Sample Bag RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. ® DS141001 CM4363-E020 ® RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD 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. ©2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 7 RFCM4363 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter RF Input Voltage (single tone; on evaluation board) DC Supply Over-Voltage (5 minutes) Rating Unit 70 dBmV 30 V Storage Temperature -40 to +100 °C Operating Mounting Base Temperature -30 to +110 °C MSL 3 @260 °C Moisture Sensitivity Level IPC/JEDEC J-STD-20 Caution! ESD sensitive device. RoHS status based on EU Directive 2011/65/EU 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. Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ V+= 24V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; IDC=IDC typical General Performance Power Gain Slope[1] dB f=45MHz 27.5 27.0 28.0 29.0 dB f=1218MHz 0.5 1.0 2.0 dB f=45MHz to 1218MHz 0.8 Flatness of Frequency Response Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Condition Max dB f=45MHz to 1218MHz (Peak to Valley) 20 dB f=45MHz to 320MHz 19 dB f=320MHz to 640MHz 18 dB f=640MHz to 870MHz 17 dB f=870MHz to 1000MHz 16 dB f=1000MHz to 1218MHz 20 dB f=45MHz to 320MHz 19 dB f=320MHz to 640MHz 18 dB f=640MHz to 870MHz 17 dB f=870MHz to 1000MHz dB f=1000MHz to 1218MHz Noise Figure 16 4.6 5.5 dB f=50MHz to 1218MHz Total Current Consumption (DC) 250 270 mA RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS141001 CM4363-E020 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. 2 of 8 RFCM4363 Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max V+= 24V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; IDC=IDC typical Distortion data 40MHz to 550MHz CTB -72 -66 dBc VO=46dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 75 digital channels (-6dB offset)[2][4] XMOD -63 -60 dBc VO=46dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 75 digital channels (-6dB offset)[2][4] CSO -78 -70 dBc VO=46dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 75 digital channels (-6dB offset)[2][4] dB VO=46dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 75 digital channels (-6dB offset)[2][4] CIN 67 70 V+= 24V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω; IDC=IDC typical Distortion data 40MHz to 550MHz CTB -72 dBc VO=45dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 111 digital channels (-6dB offset)[3][4] XMOD -65 dBc VO=45dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 111 digital channels (-6dB offset)[3][4] CSO -76 dBc VO=45dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 111 digital channels (-6dB offset)[3][4] CIN 70 dB VO=45dBmV flat, 79 analog channels plus 111 digital channels (-6dB offset)[3][4] 1. 2. 3. 4. The slope is defined as the difference between the gain at the start frequency and the gain at the stop frequency. 79 analog channels, NTSC frequency raster: 55.25MHz to 547.25MHz, +46dBmV flat output level, plus 75 digital channels, -6dB offset relative to the equivalent analog carrier. 79 analog channels, NTSC frequency raster: 55.25MHz to 547.25MHz, +45dBmV flat output level, plus 111 digital channels, 6dB offset relative to the equivalent analog carrier. Composite Second Order (CSO) - The CSO parameter (both sum and difference products) is defined by the NCTA. Composite Triple Beat (CTB) - The CTB parameter is defined by the NCTA. Cross Modulation (XMOD) - Cross modulation (XMOD) is measured at baseband (selective voltmeter method), referenced to 100% modulation of the carrier being tested. Carrier to Intermodulation Noise (CIN) - The CIN parameter is defined by ANSI/SCTE 17 (Test procedure for carrier to noise). RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 3 of 8 RFCM4363 Current Adjustment Using Resistor R5 The RFCM4363 can be operated over a wide range of current to provide maximum required performance with minimum current consumption. Changing the value of resistor R5 on application circuit allows a variation of the current between 221mA and 252mA (typ.). Within the range of current between 221mA and 252mA gain (S21) change is less than 0.4dB and noise figure change is less than 0.1dB. Current vs. Resistor R5 Device Current [mA], typical R5 [Ω] 260 open 255 9100 250 3000 240 245 2200 230 240 1200 235 820 270 Current [mA] 260 250 220 230 510 210 225 270 200 220 120 216 0 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Resistor R5 [Ω] V+= 24V; TMB=30°C; ZS=ZL=75Ω Distortion Degradation over Device Current, typical values NTSC, 79ch analog; 45; 0 dB tilt, with 111 QAM256 channels (6 dB down) 260 260 255 255 250 250 Current [mA] Current [mA] NTSC, 79ch analog; 46 dBmV; 0 dB tilt, with 75 QAM256 channels (6 dB down) 245 240 235 245 240 235 230 230 225 225 220 220 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 CTB and CIN degradation @ 547.25MHz [dB] CTB CIN RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CTB and CIN degradation @ 547.25MHz [dB] CTB CIN DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 4 of 8 RFCM4363 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Note: The ground plane of the RFCM4363 module should be soldered onto a board equipped with as many thermal vias as possible. Underneath this thermal via array a heat sink with thermal grease needs to be placed which is able to dissipate the complete module DC power (up to 6.5 Watts). In any case the module backside temperature should not exceed 100°C. RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 5 of 8 RFCM4363 Evaluation Board Schematic FB1 Bead 60Ω V+ C1 4n7 D1 TGL34-33A R1 10kΩ D2 MM3Z5V6T1 GND 1 T1 RFXF0006 C3 1.8pF C2 4.7nF 9 8 2 U1 RFCM4363 R4 10Ω RF IN R5 3 C9 DNI R7 0Ω D3 TQP200002 25V C10 DNI R8 0Ω T2 RFXF0008 C13 DNI T3 RFXF0007 C7 4.7nF C11 0.5pF 6 4 RF OUT 7 5 C14 DNI C8 4.7nF C6 1.8pF R10 0Ω C12 DNI R11 0Ω R12 0Ω R9 0Ω Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) Component Type Value Qty Designator Comment Capacitor 4.7nF 4 C1, C2, C7, C8 Capacitor DNI 5 C9, C10, C12, C13, C14 Capacitor 0.5pF 1 C11 Capacitor 1.8pF 2 C3, C6 Resistor 10kΩ 1 R1 Resistor 10Ω 1 R4 Resistor DNI 6 R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12 optional to improve matching in application Resistor see page 4 1 R5 optional to set current value Impedance Bead 60Ω @ 100MHz 1 FB1 Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode TGL34-33A 1 D1 Zener Diode MM3Z5V6T1G 1 D2 ESD Protection Diode TQP200002 1 D3 Transformer RFXF0006 1 T1 Transformer RFXF0008 1 T2 Transformer RFXF0007 1 T3 DUT RFCM4363 1 U1 RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. optional to improve matching in application 25V version DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 6 of 8 RFCM4363 Pin Out RF IN + 1 9 RF OUT + 5.6V V+ 2 8 GND 7 24V V+ GND IDC Adjust 3 6 GND RF IN - 4 5 RF OUT - Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 RF IN + RF AMP Positive Input 2 5.6V V+ Supply Voltage 5.6V 3 IDC Adjust Current Adjustment 4 RF IN - RF AMP Negative Input 5 RF OUT - RF AMP Negative Output 6 GND Ground 7 24V V+ Supply Voltage 24V 8 GND Ground 9 RF OUT + RF AMP Positive Output RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 7 of 8 RFCM4363 Package Outline and Branding Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) 11.000±0.100 PIN 1 Indicator RFCM4363 YYWW Trace Code DATA CODE (YEAR/WEEK) 8.500±0.100 4.100 A A Pin1 2x 3.000 A A 2x 1.500 A 0.000 A A 2x 1.500 A A 2x 3.000 0.275 Ref molding cap 0.000 4.200 5x 5.100 1.375±0.075 4.100 A= 0.600 x 0.600 mm substrate RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or [email protected]. DS141001 The information in this publication is believed to be accurate. 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. CM4363-E020 8 of 8