RFLA1010 RFLA1010 Step Gain, Low Noise, HighLinearity Amplifier 1920MHz to 1980MHz STEP GAIN, LOW NOISE, HIGH-LINEARITY AMPLIFIER 1920MHZ TO 1980MHZ Package Style: MCM 68-Pin, 10mm x 10mm 4 Path LNA 1920 to 1980MHz LNA1 SAW Filter LNA2 RF1in RF1out RF2in RF2out Bypass Mode of LNA for High Dynamic Range RF3in RF3out Max Gain = 29dB RF4in RF4out Noise Figure of 1.5dB Typical High IIP3 = -10dBm Single +3V Supply Features SEL4_2 SEL2_2 SEL3_2 SEL1_2 SEL3_1 Applications SEL4_1 Full Internal 50 Matched SEL1_1 Frequency Range 1920MHz to 1980MHz SEL2_1 Functional Block Diagram 3G, 4G Cellular Base Station MIMO LNA Product Description Remote Radio Head LNA Active Antenna LNA RFMD's RFLA1010 is a four-path, low noise amplifier module with integrated RX band filter. Each LNA can be bypassed to provide higher dynamic range. The RFLA1010 has very low power consumption, with each LNA path drawing only 10mA from a 3V supply. It is packaged in a highly integrated 10mm x 10mm, multiple-chip module (MCM) that is internally matched to 50. Ordering Information RFLA1010SR RFLA1010SQ RFLA1010TR7 RFLA1010TTR13 RFLA1010PCK-410 7" Reel with 100 pieces Sample Bag with 25 pieces 7" Reel with 500 pieces 13" Reel with 1500 pieces 1920MHz to 1980MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT BiFET HBT 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. DS111121 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 12 RFLA1010 Absolute Maximum Ratings Rating Unit Supply Voltage Parameter +3.6 VDC Control Voltage +3.6 VDC DC Supply Current 50 mA Power Dissipation 0.15 mW Operating Temperature (TCASE) -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C 90 °C Junction Temperature (TJ) ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) 2000 V Thermal Resistance 44.2 °C/W Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3 Parameter 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. 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. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder. Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit 1920 1980 MHz High Gain Mode Data Temp=25°C, VCC =3V, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range Gain 28 dB Noise Figure 1.55 dB Input P1dB for RX In-band Signal -21.5 dBm -11 dBm IIP3 for RX In-band Signal (2 Tone Test) -9 dBm Path to Path Isolation -35 dB Current (Single LNA Path) 10.3 mA Input P1dB for TX Band Signal Input Return Loss Output Return Loss -15 dB -14.2 dB Mid Gain Mode Data - First LNA Bypass Frequency Range Temp=25°C, VCC =3V, Standard Application Circuit 1920 Gain 1980 MHz 7 dB Noise Figure 8.5 dB Input P1dB for RX In-band Signal 2.3 dBm Input P1dB for TX Band Signal 5 dBm IIP3 for RX In-band Signal (2 Tone Test) 9 dBm Current (Single LNA Path) 5 mA Input Return Loss -11.6 dB Output Return Loss -9.9 dB Low Gain Mode Data - Both LNA Bypass Frequency Range Temp=25°C, VCC =3V, Standard Application Circuit 1920 1980 MHz Gain -13.5 Noise Figure 12.3 dB 8 dBm Input P1dB for RX In-band Signal dB Input P1dB for TX Band Signal 5 dBm IIP3 for RX In-band Signal (2 Tone Test) 23 dBm Input Return Loss -10.2 dB Output Return Loss -10.2 dB 2 of 12 Condition 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS111121 RFLA1010 Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Power Supply Temp=25°C, VCC =3V, Standard Application Circuit Supply Voltage 2.8 Logic High (Select Control Lines) 1.8 3 3.3 V 0.8 V V Logic Low (Select Control Lines) Total Current (HG Mode, 4 Paths) 42 mA Total Current (MG Mode, 4 Paths) 20 mA Total Current (LG Mode, 4 Paths) <500 A DS111121 Condition 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 12 RFLA1010 Typical Performance Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode) (Mid-Gain Mode) 32 10.0 31 9.0 30 8.0 29 7.0 27 6.0 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 28 26 25 5.0 4.0 24 3.0 23 Gain (-40°C) 22 2.0 Gain (25°C) 21 20 1920 1.0 Gain (85°C) 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 0.0 1920 1980 Gain (-40°C) Gain (25°C) Gain (85°C) 1930 1940 Frequency (MHz) 1950 1960 1970 1980 Frequency (MHz) Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature IIP3 versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode) (High Gain Mode) 0 -8 Gain (-40°C) -2 -8.5 Gain (25°C) Gain (85°C) -4 -9 IIP3 (dBm) Gain (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -9.5 -10 -10.5 -14 -11 IIP3 (-40°C) -16 IIP3 (25°C) -11.5 -18 -20 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 -12 1910 1980 IIP3 (85°C) 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) IIP3 versus Frequency versus Temperature IIP3 versus Frequency versus Temperature (Mid-Gain Mode) (Low Gain Mode) 25.0 10.4 IIP3 (-40°C) 24.5 IIP3 (25°C) 10.2 IIP3 (85°C) 24.0 10.0 IIP3 (dBm) IIP3 (dBm) 23.5 9.8 9.6 23.0 22.5 22.0 9.4 21.5 9.0 1910 21.0 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 Frequency (MHz) 4 of 12 IIP3 (-40°C) IIP3 (25°C) 9.2 1970 1980 1990 20.5 1910 IIP3 (85°C) 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS111121 RFLA1010 Typical Performance IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode in the RX Band) (Mid-Gain Mode in the RX Band) -22.5 -1.5 IP1dB (-40°C) -23.0 IP1dB (25°C) -2.0 IP1dB (85°C) -23.5 -24.0 IP1dB (dBm) IP1dB (dBm) -2.5 -24.5 -25.0 -3.0 -3.5 -4.0 -25.5 IP1dB (-40°C) -4.5 IP1dB (25°C) -26.0 IP1dB (85°C) -26.5 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 -5.0 1910 1990 1920 1930 Frequency (MHz) 1950 1960 1980 1990 IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode in the RX Band) (High Gain Mode in the TX Band) -9.8 9.5 -10.0 9.0 -10.2 8.5 -10.4 IP1dB (dBm) 10.0 8.0 7.5 7.0 -10.6 -10.8 -11.0 -11.2 6.5 IP1dB (-40°C) 6.0 IP1dB (-40°C) -11.4 IP1dB (25°C) IP1dB (25°C) 5.5 -11.6 IP1dB (85°C) 5.0 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 IP1dB (85°C) -11.8 2100 1990 2110 2120 Frequency (MHz) 2130 2140 2150 2160 (Low Gain Mode in the TX Band) 6.5 6.0 6.0 5.5 5.5 IP1dB (dBm) 6.5 5.0 4.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 IP1dB (-40°C) IP1dB (-40°C) 3.5 3.5 IP1dB (25°C) IP1dB (25°C) IP1dB (85°C) IP1dB (85°C) 2110 2120 2130 2140 2150 Frequency (MHz) DS111121 2180 IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature (Mid-Gain Mode in the TX Band) 3.0 2100 2170 Frequency (MHz) IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature IP1dB (dBm) 1970 Frequency (MHz) IP1dB versus Frequency versus Temperature IP1dB (dBm) 1940 2160 2170 2180 3.0 2100 2110 2120 2130 2140 2150 2160 2170 2180 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 12 RFLA1010 Typical Performance Noise Figure versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode) Noise Figure versus Frequency versus Temperature (Mid-Gain Mode) 2.4 11.0 2.2 10.5 2 10.0 Noise Figure (-40°C) Noise Figure (85°C) 9.5 Noise Figure (dB) Noise Figure (dB) 1.8 Noise Figure (25°C) 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5 0.8 Noise Figure (-40°C) 0.6 7.0 Noise Figure (25°C) 0.4 6.5 Noise Figure (85°C) 0.2 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 6.0 1910 1990 1920 1930 Frequency (MHz) 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode) Input Return Loss versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode) 16.0 15.5 15.0 Noise Figure (-40°C) -1 Noise Figure (25°C) -3 Noise Figure (85°C) 14.0 Noise Figure (dB) Input Return Loss (-40°C) Input Return Loss (25°C) -5 Input Return Loss (dB) 14.5 13.5 13.0 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 -9 -11 -13 -15 -17 10.5 -19 10.0 -21 9.5 Input Return Loss (85°C) -7 -23 9.0 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 -25 1910 1990 1920 1930 Frequency (MHz) 1940 1950 1960 Input Return Loss versus Frequency versus Temperature (Mid-Gain Mode) Input Return Loss (-40°C) -2 Input Return Loss (25°C) -12.0 -4 Input Return Loss (85°C) -12.5 Input Return Loss (dB) Input Return Loss (dB) 1990 0 -11.5 -13.0 -13.5 -14.0 -14.5 -15.0 Input Return Loss (-40°C) -15.5 Input Return Loss (25°C) -16.0 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 Input Return Loss (85°C) -18 -16.5 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 Frequency (MHz) 6 of 12 1980 Input Return Loss versus Frequency versus Termperature (Low Gain Mode) -11.0 -17.0 1910 1970 Frequency (MHz) 1970 1980 1990 -20 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS111121 RFLA1010 Typical Performance Output Return Loss versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode) -5 Output Return Loss (-40°C) -4 Output Return Loss (25°C) -6 Output Return Loss (85°C) -10 -15 Output Return Loss (dB) Output Return Loss (dB) 0 -2 Output Return Loss versus Frequency versus Temperature (Mid-Gain Mode) -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 Output Return Loss (-40°C) -45 Output Return Loss (25°C) -22 -24 -50 -26 1910 -55 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 Output Return Loss (85°C) 1920 1930 Frequency (MHz) 1950 1960 1970 1990 Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature (High Gain Mode - Wide Band) -9.0 35 -9.5 30 -10.0 25 -10.5 20 Gain (-40°C) Gain (25°C) Gain (85°C) -11.0 15 Gain (dB) -11.5 -12.0 -12.5 10 5 0 -13.0 -5 -13.5 -10 -14.0 Output Return Loss (-40°C) -14.5 -15 Output Return Loss (25°C) -15.0 -20 Output Return Loss (85°C) -15.5 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 -25 1850 1990 1900 1950 2000 2050 2100 Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode - Wide Band) 0 Gain (-40°C) -10 Gain (-40°C) -10 Gain (25°C) -20 Gain (25°C) -20 Gain (85°C) Gain (85°C) -30 Gain (dB) -30 -40 -50 -40 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 -80 -80 1900 1950 2000 2050 Frequency (MHz) DS111121 2200 Gain versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode - Wide Band) 0 -90 1850 2150 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Gain (dB) 1980 Frequency (MHz) Output Return Loss versus Frequency versus Temperature (Low Gain Mode) Output Return Loss (dB) 1940 2100 2150 2200 -90 1850 1900 1950 2000 2050 2100 2150 2200 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 12 RFLA1010 Pin Names and Description Table Pin 2 4 6 8 12 14 16 22 27 31 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 56 59 All Other Pins Function RFIN SEL1_1 RF2_IN SEL2_1 RF3_IN SEL3_1 RF4_IN SEL4_1 VCC4 SEL4_2 RF4_OUT SEL3_2 RF3_OUT VCC3 SEL2_2 RF2_OUT SEL1_2 RF1_OUT VCC2 VCC1 GND Description RF Input (Internally 50 Matched) Switch Control Line RF Input (Internally 50 Match) Switch Control Line RF Input (Internally 50 Match) Switch Control Line RF Input (Internally 50 Match) Switch Control Line VCC Supply Switch Control Line RF Output (Internally 50 Match) Switch Control Line RF Output (Internally 50 Match) VCC Supply Switch Control Line RF Output (Internally 50 Match) Switch Control Line RF Output (Internally 50 Match) VCC Supply VCC Supply Low Inductive Path to Ground Truth Table SEL1_1 SEL1_2 SEL2_1 SEL2_2 SEL3_1 SEL3_2 SEL4_1 SEL4_2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Path 1 High Gain 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Path 1 Mid Gain 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Path 2 High Gain 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 Path 2 Mid Gain 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 Path 3 High Gain 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Path 3 Mid Gain 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Path 4 High Gain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Path 4 Mid Gain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 All Paths Low Gain Note: All control lines are independent. More than one path could be on at the same time. 8 of 12 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS111121 RFLA1010 Package Drawing Dimensions in millimeters Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances 1.340±0.04 10.000±0.10 0.100 All Edges A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 17x 4.688 A 34x 0.350 B B 2x 4.000 B B 2x 3.500 B B 2x 3.000 B B 2x 2.500 B B 2x 2.000 B B 2x 1.500 B B 34x 0.363 2x 0.500 B 0.000 B B 2x 0.500 B B 2x 1.000 B B 2x 1.500 B B 2x 2.000 B B 2x 2.500 B B 2x 3.000 B B 2x 3.500 B B Side View 2x 1.500 2x 1.000 A A A A A A A 2x 3.500 2x 2.500 2x 2.000 A 2x 4.000 2x 3.000 A 2x 3.000 2x 4.000 A = 0.250 x 0.425 mm B = 0.425 x 0.250 mm C = 8.225 x 8.250 mm A 2x 2.000 A 2x 2.500 A 2x 1.500 A 0.000 A 2x 0.500 A 2x 1.000 A 2x 0.500 A 2x 3.500 17x 4.688 0.440 Ref Top View C B 2x 4.000 17x 4.688 17x 4.688 10.000±0.10 2x 1.000 B B Bottom View IO Pattern Label DS111121 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 12 RFLA1010 Evaluation Board Schematic 1920MHz to 1980MHz Application Circuit 10 of 12 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS111121 RFLA1010 Evaluation Board Build of Materials (BOM) Description Reference Designator Evaluation Board CAP, 0.1F, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 CONN, SMA, END LNCH, UNIV, HYB MNT, FLT Manufacturer Manufacturer’s P/N DDI LA1018410(A) C25-C27, C32-C33, C36-C37, C40, C44-C46, C72 Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D J1-J8 HEILIND ELECTRONICS PER MAT-21-1038 CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 10-PIN P1 ITW Pancon MPSS100-10-C CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 5-PIN, 0.100” P2 ITW Pancon MPSS100-5-C DNI Two stage LNA plus SAW C28-C31, C34-C35, C38-C39, C41-C43, C71 U1 RFLA1010SB Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing DS111121 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 11 of 12 RFLA1010 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Branding Diagram 10mm LA1010 YYWW Trace Code 10mm Pin 1 Indicator Fill in the YYWW Notation with the Date Code YY = Year WW = Week Trace Code to be assigned by SubCon 12 of 12 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 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