RF5623 RF5623Single 5.0V, 3.3 to 3.8 GHz Linear Power Amplifier SINGLE 5.0V, 3.3 TO 3.8 GHZ LINEAR POWER AMPLIFIER Features GND VCC2 VCC2 13 12 RF OUT High Gain; 32dB st nd 1 Stage 2.5% EVM (RMS) at 26dBm, 5.0V Integrated Power Detector High Impedance Enable Integrated Input Match Input Match RF IN 2 PDOWN 2 Stage Interstage Match rd Interstage Match 3 Stage 11 RF OUT 10 RF OUT 3 Detector Bias WiMAX Customer Premises Equipment WiMAX Access Points IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Systems 9 5 6 7 8 PDETECT Footprint compatible to RF5602 NC VREG1 4 Applications 14 BIAS VCC 1 15 VREG3 16 VREG2 VCC1 Package Style: QFN, 16-Pin, 3mmx3mmx0.45mm GND Functional Block Diagram Product Description The RF5623 is a linear power amplifier IC designed specifically for WiMAX medium power applications. The device is manufactured on an advanced InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process, and has been designed for use as the final RF amplifier in 802.16e transmitters. The device is provided in a 3mmx3mmx0.45mm, 16-pin, leadless chip carrier with a backside ground. The RF5623 is designed to maintain linearity over a wide range of conditions and power outputs. Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MEMS LDMOS 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. DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 18 RF5623 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage (RF Applied) -0.5 to +5.25 V Supply Voltage (No RF Applied) -0.5 to +6.0 V DC Supply Current 850 mA Input RF Power +10* dBm Operating Ambient Temperature -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C Moisture Sensitivity MSL1 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. *Note: Maximum input power with a 50 load. Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition Nominal Condition T=25 °C, VCC =5.0V, VREG =2.85V, Freq=Full frequency range and duty cycle=37.029% unless otherwise specified. 802.16e 16QAM modulation with 10MHz BW signal Compliance WiMAX IEEE802.16e Frequency Range 3.3 3.6 GHz 3.6 3.8 GHz Output Power 26 EVM 2.5 3.5 dBm % Operating Current 600 700 mA Quiescent Current 380 470 mA IREG 10 mA PDOWN Current 10 mA Leakage Current 1 at POUT =26dBm VCC =5.0V, VREG =2.85V, RF=Off mA VCC =5.0V, VREG =0V, RF=Off 32 dB at Rated output Power Gain Variation over Temperature 2 ±dB -40°C to +85°C Low Gain Mode (Gain Reduction) 25 dB at VCC =5.0V, VREG 1 and 3=2.85V, VREG 2= Low and Temp=25°C (In this mode the gain of the power amplifier drops by TBD typical from its original gain) Gain 28 Power Detector 10 Input Return Loss -15 Output P1dB 32 Turn-On Time 0.5 29 dBm -10 dB dBm 1.0 Useable power detection range with CW signal at VCC =5.0V us Output stable to within 90% of final gain POUT =26dBm, VCC=5VDc, VREG=2.85VDc. TREF = 85°C Thermal Data Maximum Junction Temperature for long term reliability, Tj Max 150 °C Thermal Resistance, jc 23.7 °C/W POUT = 26dBm, VCC=5VDc, VREG =2.85VDc, Junction to bottom of QFN package. TREF = 85°C Thermal Resistance, j-Ref 29.7 °C/W POUT =26dBm, VCC=5VDc, VREG=2.85VDc, Junction to bottom of PCB. TREF = 85°C Human Body Model 1000 V Charge Device Model 1000 V 2 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 Pin Function Description 1 BIAS VCC Supply voltage for the bias reference and control circuits. May be connected with VCC1 and VCC2 as long as VCC does not exceed 5.0VDC in this configuration. 2 RF IN 3 PDOWN 7, 9, 15 4 5 6 8 10, 11, 12 13, 14 16 NC VREG1 VREG2 VREG3 P DETECT VCC3/RF OUT VCC2 VCC1 Pkg Base GND RF input, internally matched and DC block is provided. Power down pin. Apply <0.6VDC to power down the three power amplifier stages. Apply 1.75VDC to 5.0VDC to power up. If function is not desired, pin may be connected to VREG. Not connected. May be connected to ground. First stage input bias voltage. This pin requires a regulated supply to maintain nominal bias current. Second stage input bias voltage. This pin requires a regulated supply to maintain nominal bias current. Third stage input bias voltage. This pin requires a regulated supply to maintain nominal bias current. Power detector provides an output voltage proportional to the RF output power level. RF output and bias for the output stage. Output is externally matched to 50 and needs DC block. Second stage supply voltage. First stage supply voltage. Ground connection. The back side of the package should be connected to the ground plane through as short a connection as possible, e.g., PCB vias under the device are recommended. Package Outline DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 18 RF5623 Note: Thermal vias for center slug "B" should be incorporated into the PCB design. The number and size of thermal vias will depend on the application, the power dissipation, and the electrical requirements. Example of the number and size of vias can be found on the RFMD evaluation board layout. 4 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 PCB Metal Land and Solder Mask Pattern Note: If it is desired to build the same PCB to accommodate the RF5602 as well as the RF5623/RF5603 use the following PCB Patterns. Note: Thermal vias for center slug “C” should be incorporated into the PCB design. The number and size of thermal vias will depend on the application. Example of the number and size of vias can be found on the RFMD evaluation board layout. DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 18 RF5623 Pin Out 6 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz Schematic VCC C17 10 uF R4 39 C11 1 uF C13 1000 pF L3 12 nH L5 12 nH C1 1000 pF J1 RF IN R5 5.1 C16 1 uF C3 0.3 pF 16 15 14 13 L6 6.8 nH 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 5 6 7 C9 1.5 pF C19 1.0 pF C8 1.2 pF 8 P1 VCC R1 360 R2 75 R3 10 J2 RFOUT C7 330 pF C2 1000 pF 1 P2 PDET HDR_1X2 1 2 2 VREG3 3 VREG2 4 VREG1 5 HDR_1X5 PDOWN DS120213 VREG2 PDET 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 18 RF5623 3.6GHz to 3.8GHz Schematic VCC C17 10 uF R4 39 C11 1 uF C13 1000 pF L3 12 nH L5 3.3 nH C1 1000 pF J1 RF IN R5 5.1 C16 1 uF 16 15 14 13 L6 6.8 nH 1 12 2 11 3 10 4 9 5 6 7 C9 1.5 pF C19 1.0 pF C8 1.2 pF 8 P1 VCC R1 360 R2 75 R3 10 J2 RFOUT C7 330 pF C2 1000 pF 1 P2 PDET HDR_1X2 1 2 2 VREG3 3 VREG2 4 VREG1 5 HDR_1X5 PDOWN 8 of 18 VREG2 PDET 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 Evaluation Board Layout (RF5623L) Assembly Top Inner 1 Inner 2 Back DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 18 RF5623 Evaluation Board Layout (RF5623HL) Assembly Top Inner 1 Inner 2 Back 10 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 Evaluation Board Layout (RF5623HH) Assembly Top Inner 1 Inner 2 Back DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 11 of 18 RF5623 Evaluation Board Layout (RF5623H) Assembly Top Inner 1 Inner 2 Back 12 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 13 of 18 RF5623 14 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 DS120213 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 15 of 18 RF5623 16 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213 RF5623 Ordering Information DS120213 Ordering Code Description RF5623 5.0V, 3.3GHz to 3.8GHz Linear Power Amplifier RF5623SQ Standard 25 piece bag RF5623SR Standard 100 piece reel RF5623TR Standard 2500 piece reel RF5623L50PCBA-410 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz Fully Assembled PCB RF5623H50PCBA-410 3.6GHz to 3.8GHz Fully Assembled PCB RF5623HL50PCBA-410 3.3GHz to 3.6GHz Balanced Fully Assembled PCB RF5623HH50PCBA-410 3.6GHz to 3.8GHz Balanced Fully Assembled PCB 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 17 of 18 RF5623 18 of 18 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS120213