RFLA1018S Variable Gain, Low Noise, High Linearity Amplifier 1920MHz to 1980MHz 1 GND 2 SCN 3 GND 4 VCC1 VCC3 GND 16 15 14 13 5 6 7 8 VCC2 SCP VENID1 VENID2 LNA Voltage Variable Attenuator PA LNA RFIN GND The RFLA1018S is an analog controlled voltage variable gain amplifier featuring high linearity and very low noise figure. This LNA with bypass mode and variable attenuator provides a minimum of 35dB of dynamic range. The RFLA1018S has a 3.3V control range with maximum gain at 0V. The LNA is temperature compensated to reduce gain variation. Noise figure of 0.8dB and IIP3 of 2dBm make this component ideal for receiver input lineups. The RFLA1018S is packaged in a small 8.0mm x 8.0mm leadless MCM that is internally matched to 50Ω on all RF ports. 12 RFOUT 11 GND 10 GND 9 VCTRL RFLA1018S Package: MCM, 16-pin, 8.0mm x 8.0mm Features ■ 1920MHz to 1980MHz Operation ■ Internally Matched to 50Ω on All RF Ports ■ Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with 3.3V Control Range ■ Bypass mode of LNA for High Dynamic Range ■ Max Gain = 35dB Minimum ■ Noise Figure of 0.8dB Typical ■ Gain Control Range >35dB ■ High IIP3 = 2dBm ■ Single +5V Supply Applications ■ Cellular Base Stations, Remote Radio Heads ■ Active Antenna Radios ■ 3G, LTE Infrastructure ■ Low Noise, Variable Gain with High Linearity Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFLA1018SSQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFLA1018SSR 7" Reel with 100 pieces RFLA1018STR13 13" Reel with 2500 pieces RFLA1018SPCK-410 1920MHz to 1980MHz PCBA with 5-piece 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]. ® DS141204 ® 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 12 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Control Voltage +5.5 V Supply Voltage +5.5 V DC Supply Current 400 mA Power Dissipation 2000 mW 27 dBm Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature Range -40 to +150 °C +160 °C 1000 (Class 1C) V Max RF Input Power Maximum Junction Temperature ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Moisture Sensitivity Level Caution! ESD sensitive device. RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances): Compliant per 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. MSL3 Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Electrical Specifications, TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, High Gain Mode, Standard Applications Circuit General Performance Operating Frequency Range Condition Max 1920 1980 MHz 35 38 dB Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V 36 37.5 dB Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V, Temp = 25°C Max Gain Gain Flatness 0.7 Gain Range 13.7 Output IP3 Input IP3 35.9 dB All Conditions dBm Max Gain, Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V 0 2 dBm 30dB to 35dB Gain 1.5 9 dBm 29dB Gain 3 9 dBm 19dB to 28dB Gain 25 dBm Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V -6 dBm 30dB to 35dB Gain; Minimum Input P1dB specifications can be relaxed 1dB between -10°C to -40°C -3 dBm 29dB Gain; Minimum Input P1dB specifications can be relaxed 1dB between 10°C to -40°C 0 dBm 19dB to 28dB Gain; Minimum Input P1dB specifications can be relaxed 1dB between -10°C to -40°C -14 -10 -7 Noise Figure dB 37 Output P1dB (Max Gain) Input P1dB 1 0.8 -23 1.25 -20 dB 35dB Gain dB 25dB to 35dB Gain; Maximum Return Loss specifications can be relaxed 2dB between -10°C to -40°C dB 19dB to 24dB Gain; Maximum Return Loss specifications can be relaxed 2dB between -10°C to -40°C Input Return Loss -24 -18 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]. ® DS141204 ® 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. 2 of 12 RFLA1018S Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ General Performance Continued Reverse Isolation Electrical Specifications, TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, High Gain Mode, Standard Applications Circuit 60 Output Return Loss 76 -22 25 S11 Phase Variation -15 100 dB 35dB Gain dB 19dB to 35dB Gain; Maximum Return Loss specifications can be relaxed 2dB between -10°C to -40°C Deg 1950MHz when input return loss is between 20dB to 25dB over temperature range from 25° to 85°C Electrical Specifications, TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, Low Gain Mode, Standard Applications Circuit General Performance Operating Frequency Max Gain 1920 20 Gain Flatness Gain Range Condition Max 1980 22 0.4 -2.7 MHz dB 1 dB 20 dB Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V All Conditions 37 dBm Max Gain, Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V 14 20 dBm 12dB to 18dB Gain 18 22 dBm 3dB to 11dB Gain 25 dBm Attenuation = Minimum, VCTRL = 0V 10 dBm 12dB to 18dB Gain; Minimum Input P1dB specifications can be relaxed 1dB between -10°C to -40°C 12 dBm 3dB to 11dB Gain; Minimum Input P1dB specifications can be relaxed 1dB between -10°C to -40°C Output IP3 Input IP3 Output P1dB (Max Gain) 4 Input P1dB 7 Noise Figure 3.8 11.3 dB 18dB Gain Input Return Loss -22 -18 dB Output Return Loss -22 -15 dB 3dB to 18dB Gain; Maximum return loss specification can be relaxed 2dB between -10°C and -40°C 25 S11 Phase Variation 100 Deg Electrical Specifications, TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, Standard Application Circuit Power Supply Supply Voltage 4.75 5.25 V VCTRL Voltage 0 3.3 V Logic High 2 5 V Logic Low 0 1 V Thermal Resistance 1950MHz when input return loss is between 20dB to 25dB over temperature range from 25° to 85°C 5 35.5 °C/W 85°C at 5V; TREF = Backside of Module 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]. DS141204 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. 3 of 12 RFLA1018S Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Condition Max Electrical Specifications, TA = -40°C to 85°C, VCC = 4.75V to 5.25V, Low Gain Mode, Standard Application Circuit Current Supply Current 250 290 320 mA HG Mode Current Current Notes: 1. 2. 1 250 290 320 mA 2 160 200 225 mA LG Mode nd LG Mode with 2 LNA bypass VCC still applied nd LG Mode with 2 LNA bypass VCC disabled 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]. DS141204 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. 4 of 12 RFLA1018S Typical Performance: T = 25°C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise noted 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]. DS141204 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. 5 of 12 RFLA1018S Typical Performance: T = 25°C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise noted 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]. DS141204 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. 6 of 12 RFLA1018S Typical Performance: T = 25°C, VDD = 5V unless otherwise noted 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]. DS141204 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. 7 of 12 RFLA1018S Evaluation Board Schematic 1920MHz to 1980MHz Application Circuit 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]. DS141204 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. 8 of 12 RFLA1018S Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) 1920MHz to 1980MHz Application Circuit Description Reference Designator Manufacturer Manufacturer's P/N DDI RFLA1018410(E) Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D Evaluation Board CAP, 0.1µF, 10%, 16V, X7R, 0402 Do Not Place C1, C3, C5-C6, C8-C9 C2, C4, C7 CONN, SMA, END LNCH, UNIV, HYB MNT, FLT J1-J2 Heilind Electronics PER MAT-21-1038 RES, 0Ω, 0402 R1-R2 Kamaya, Inc. RMC1/16SJPTH CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 9-PIN P1 ITW Pancon MPSS100-9-C RFLA1018S Module U1 RFMD RFLA1018S Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing 1920MHz to 1980MHz Application Circuit 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]. DS141204 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. 9 of 12 RFLA1018S Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1 RFIN RF Input; internally 50Ω matched and DC blocked 2 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 3 SCN Switch Control Line; See truth table 4 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 5 VCC2 VCC Supplied; 0.1µF decoupled internal, supply voltage to 2nd stage LNA; Disable VCC supply in bypass mode to save DC current 6 SCP 7 VENID1 Pin grounded in module 8 VENID2 Pin grounded in module 9 VTRL Voltage Variable Attenuator Control Line; Max gain 0V 10 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 11 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 12 RFOUT 13 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground 14 VCC3 VCC Supply; 0.1µF decoupling internal; supply voltage to stage 3 amplifier 15 VCC1 VCC Supply; 0.1µF decoupling internal; supply voltage to 1st stage amplifier 16 GND Connect to low inductive path to ground Switch Control Line; See truth table RF Output; internally 50Ω match; External DC block required 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]. DS141204 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. 10 of 12 RFLA1018S Package Outline Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) 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]. DS141204 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. 11 of 12 RFLA1018S PCB Stencil Drawing (Dimensions in millimeters) Branding Diagram 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]. DS141204 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. 12 of 12