RFGA0014 RFGA0014 InGaP HBT MMIC Amplifier 50MHz TO 1000MHz InGaP HBT MMIC Amplifier 50MHz TO 1000MHz Package: SOT-89 Features Low Cost Broadband Gain Internally Matched Internal Active Bias No Dropping Resistor Single Supply 5V Operation HBM ESD Level >1000V Applications Transceiver IF Amplifier LO Buffer Amplifier Functional Block Diagram Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS, LTE, TD-SCDMA Wireless Data, Satellite Terminalsfio Product Description The RFGA0014 is a high performance InGaP HBT MMIC amplifier. The RFGA0014's internal active bias circuitry allows the amplifier to operate directly from a 5V supply and provides stable current over temperature and process Beta variation. This Darlington amplifier is internally matched to 50 making it ideal for applications requiring small footprints and minimal external components. Ordering Information RFGA0014SR RFGA0014SQ RFGA0014TR13 RFGA0014PCK-410 7” Sample reel with 100 pieces Sample bag with 25 pieces 13” Reel with 2500 pieces 50MHz to 500MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag 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. ©2012, RF Micro Devices, Inc. DS121106 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 7 RFGA0014 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage (VCC) 6.0 V Device Current (ICC) 130 mA CW Input Power, 2:1 Output VSWR 20 dBm CW Input Power, 10:1 Output VSWR 15 dBm Operating Junction Temperature (TJ) 150 °C Operating Temperature Range (TL) -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -55 to +150 °C ESD Rating - Human Body Model 1C (1000V) 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. 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. MSL-2 NOTES: 1. The maximum rating must all be met simultaneously. 2. PDISS = PDC + PRFIN - PRFOUT 3. TJ = TL + PDISS * RTH Nominal Operating Parameters Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Input Power (PIN) 12 Gain 13.3 OIP3 35.3 P1dB 17.5 Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Max. Unit dBm Max recommended continuous input power, VCC < 5.0V, Load VSWR < 2:1 15.2 dB 15.1 dB 250MHz dB 450MHz 14.8 16.3 150MHz 41.0 dBm 39.3 dBm 250MHz (3dBm/Tone, 1MHz spacing) 37.8 dBm 450MHz (3dBm/Tone, 1MHz spacing) 18.9 dBm 150MHz 150MHz (3dBm/Tone, 1MHz spacing) 18.8 dBm 250MHz 19.0 dBm 450MHz 18 dB 15.5 dB Isolation 18 dB Noise Figure 4.0 dB Operating Current (Quiescent) 82 Operating Current Operating Voltage (VCC) 5.0 Thermal Resistance (RTH) 98 2 of 7 Condition 96 mA At VCC = 5.0V 110 mA Max recommended voltage for continuous operation 5.25 V Max recommended voltage for continuous operation °C/W At quiescent current, no RF, VCC = 5.0V 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS121106 RFGA0014 Typical Performance: 50MHz to 500MHz Application Circuit Input Return Loss versus Frequency Gain versus Frequency 19 0 18 17 16 -10 Gain (dB) Input Return Loss (dB) -5 -15 -20 15 14 13 12 -40°C -25 -40°C 11 25°C 25°C 10 85°C 85°C 9 -30 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.0 1.0 0.2 Isolation versus Frequency 0.8 1.0 Output Return Loss versus Frequency -5 -5 Output Return Loss (dB) -10 Isolation (dB) 0.6 0 0 -15 -20 -25 -30 -40°C -35 -10 -15 -20 -40°C 25°C 25°C -25 85°C 85°C -40 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 -30 1.0 0.0 0.2 Frequency (GHz) 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 Frequency (GHz) OIP3 versus Frequency P1dB versus Frequency 22 44 25°C 42 21 -40°C 20 85°C 40 19 P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 0.4 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 38 36 34 18 17 16 15 25°C 14 32 -40°C 13 30 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Frequency (GHz) DS121106 0.8 1.0 85°C 12 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 7 RFGA0014 Typical Performance: 50MHz to 500MHz Application Circuit Noise Figure versus Frequency Current versus Voltage 7 120 6 25°C -40°C 85°C 100 80 Current (mA) Noise Figure (dB) 5 4 3 60 40 2 25°C 20 1 85°C 0 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 0.0 1.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 POUT and Current versus Input Power (150MHz) 3287& 3287& ,&&& 3287& ,&&& ,&&& ,&&& ,&&& ,&&& POUT and Current versus Input Power (850MHz) 3287& 3287& ,&&& Large Signal Current versus Frequency (25°C, 50Ω) 100 3287& ,&&& ,&&& 90 60 50 40 Current (mA) &XUUHQWP$ 2XWSXW3RZHUG%P ,QSXW3RZHUG%P ,QSXW3RZHUG%P 3287& 3287& 3287& 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 POUT and Current versus Input Power (450MHz) &XUUHQWP$ 2XWSXW3RZHUG%P 2XWSXW3RZHUG%P 3.0 Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) &XUUHQWP$ 0.0 80 70 Input Power = +3dBm Input Power = +6dBm Input Power = +9dBm ,QWSXW3RZHUG%P 4 of 7 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS121106 RFGA0014 Evaluation Board Schematic 50MHz to 500MHz Application Circuit Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 50MHz to 500MHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Manufacturer CAP, 1uF, 20%, 25V, TANT-A C1 AVX Corporation TAJA105M025 CAP, 1000pF, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 C4 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM UMK105BJ102KV-F CAP, 10000pF, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 C6-C7 Taiyo Yuden (USA), Inc. RM EMK105BJ103KV-F L1 Coilcraft, Inc. 0805LS-152XJLB J1-J2 Johnson Components, Inc. 142-0701-821 GA2054 Evaluation Board GA2054-410(A) IND, 1.5uH, 5%, W/W, 0805 CONN, SMA, END LNCH, FLT, 0.062" CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 2-PIN, 0.100" InGaP HBT Darlington Amp Do Not Place DS121106 Manufacturer’s P/N P1 U1 ITW Pancon RFMD MPSS100-2-C GA0014 C2-C3, C5, R1 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 7 RFGA0014 Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Pin Names and Descriptions Pin 1 2 3 4 6 of 7 Name Description RF Input. External DC block is required. RF IN DC and RF Ground GND RF OUT/VCC RF Output, Device Collector DC and RF Ground. Must be soldered to EVB ground plane over a bed of vias for thermal and RF perforGND mance. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. DS121106 RFGA0014 Branding Diagram Package Drawing Dimensions in millimeters [inches] Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. DS121106 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 7