MASWSS0129
GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch
DC - 6.0 GHz
Rev. V6
Rx
Tx
802.11a + b/g Dual Band Applications
Broadband Performance: DC - 6.0 GHz
Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2.4 GHz
1.0 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz
High Isolation: 43 dB @ 2.4 GHz
30 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz
Fast Switching Speed: 0.5 µm GaAs PHEMT
Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of MASWSS0094
GND
Functional Schematic
Features
Pin 1
GND
GND
GND
GND
Vc2
Vc1
Typical applications are for WLAN IEEE 802.11a
and 802.11b/g systems that employ two antennas
for transmit and receive diversity. Other applications
include cordless phones and base stations.
Designed for high power, this DPDT switch
maintains high linearity up to 6.0 GHz.
GND
ANT1
M/A-COM’s MASWSS0129 is a broadband GaAs
PHEMT MMIC diversity switch available in a low
cost, lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN package. The
MASWSS0129 is ideally suited for applications
where very small size and low cost are required.
ANT2
Description
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
GND
Ground
2
GND
Ground
3
VC1
Control 1
4
ANT1
Antenna Port 1
5
GND
Ground
6
ANT2
Antenna Port 2
7
VC2
Control 2
8
GND
Ground
9
GND
Ground
The MASWSS0129 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron
gate length GaAs PHEMT process. The process
features full passivation for performance and
reliability.
Ordering Information 1
Part Number
Package
10
Rx
Receive Port
MASWSS0129
Bulk Packaging
11
GND
Ground
MASWSS0129TR
7 inch, 1000 piece reel
12
Tx
MASWSS0129TR-3000
13 inch, 3000 piece reel
MASWSS0129SMB
Sample Test Board
(Includes 5 Samples)
13
Paddle
Transmit Port
2
RF and DC Ground
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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MASWSS0129
GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch
DC - 6.0 GHz
Rev. V6
Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Vc = 0 V / 3 V, 8 pF Capacitor 3
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
2.4 GHz
2 - 4 GHz
4 - 5 GHz
4.9 - 6 GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
—
0.70
0.75
0.90
1.00
1.30
—
—
1.55
Isolation
(on/off or off/on)
2.4 GHz
4.9 - 6 GHz
dB
dB
—
25
43
30
—
—
Isolation
(on/on or off/off)
2.4 GHz
4.9 - 6 GHz
dB
dB
—
—
11
20
—
—
Return Loss
2.4 GHz
4.9 - 6 GHz
dB
dB
—
—
23
15
—
—
IP2
Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing
2.4 GHz
5.3 GHz
5.8 GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
—
—
—
93
86
84
—
—
—
IP3
Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing
2.4 GHz
5.3 GHz
5.8 GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
—
—
—
52
50
50
—
—
—
Input P-1dB
2.4 GHz
5.3 GHz
5.8 GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
—
—
—
33
31
31
—
—
—
2nd Harmonic
PIN = 20 dBm
2.4 GHz
5.8 GHz
dBc
dBc
—
—
-75
-77
—
—
3rd Harmonic
PIN = 20 dBm
2.4 GHz
5.8 GHz
dBc
dBc
—
—
-69
-86
—
—
Trise, Tfall
10% to 90% RF
90% to 10% RF
nS
nS
—
—
35
60
—
—
Ton, Toff
50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF
nS
—
90
—
Transients
—
mV
—
6
—
Control Current
|Vc| = 3 V
µA
—
6
25
Insertion Loss
4
3. For positive voltage control, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports.
4. Insertion loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value.
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MASWSS0129
GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch
DC - 6.0 GHz
Rev. V6
Evaluation Board for Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package
C1
C4
C2
C3
U1
Truth Table 7,8
Application Schematic
C1, C2, C3, C4 = 8 pF
Rx
C2
GND
Tx
C1
GND
GND
GND
GND
Control
VC1
Control
VC2
ANT 1 ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 2
- Rx
- Tx
- Tx
- Rx
1
0
On
Off
On
Off
0
1
Off
On
Off
On
1
1
Off
Off
Off
Off
0
0
Off
Off
Off
Off
7. 1 = +2.9 V to +5 V, 0 = 0 V + 0.2 V.
8. Differential voltage, V(state 1) - V(state 0), must be 2.7 V
minimum and must not exceed 8.5 V.
Vc2
Vc1
C4
ANT2
GND
ANT1
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
C3
Static Sensitivity
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5,6
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power @ 3 V Control
+31 dBm
Input Power @ 5 V Control
+34 dBm
Voltage
± 8.5 volts
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices.
5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
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MASWSS0129
GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch
DC - 6.0 GHz
Rev. V6
Typical Performance Curves, 8 pF Blocking Caps
Insertion Loss
Isolation
50
2.0
-30°C
+25°C
+85°C
-30°C
+25°C
+85°C
45
1.5
40
1.0
35
0.5
30
25
0.0
2
3
4
5
2
6
3
4
5
6
5
6
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Antenna Ports Return Loss
Tx/Rx Ports Return Loss
0
0
-30°C
+25°C
+85°C
-10
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
2
3
4
5
6
-40
Frequency (GHz)
-30°C
+25°C
+85°C
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN†
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
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MASWSS0129
GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch
DC - 6.0 GHz
Rev. V6
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