BIPOLAR ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT µPC3231GV ED GENERAL PURPOSE 5 V 100 MHz AGC AMPLIFIER DESCRIPTION The µPC3231GV is a silicon monolithic IC designed for use as AGC amplifier for digital CATV, cable modem and digital terrestrial systems. This IC consists of gain control amplifier and video amplifier. The package is 8-pin SSOP (Shrink Small Outline Package) suitable for surface mount. IN U This IC is manufactured using our 30 GHz fmax UHS0 (Ultra High Speed Process) silicon bipolar process. This process uses silicon nitride passivation film. This material can protect chip surface from external pollution and prevent corrosion/migration. Thus, this IC has excellent performance, uniformity and reliability. FEATURES : IM3 = 53.5 dBc TYP. @ single-ended output, Vout = 105 dBµV (0.5 Vp-p) /tone • Low distortion : NF = 5.0 dB TYP. @ maximum gain • Wide AGC dynamic range : GCRin = 61 dB TYP. @ input prescribe • On-chip video amplifier : Vout = 1.0 Vp-p TYP. @ single-ended output • Supply voltage : VCC = 5.0 V TYP. O NT • Low noise figure • Packaged in 8-pin SSOP suitable for surface mounting APPLICATION • Digital terrestrial TV/Digital CATV/Cable modem receivers ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Order Number µPC3231GV-E1 µPC3231GV-E1-A Package 8-pin plastic SSOP Marking 3231 • Embossed tape 8 mm wide • Pin 1 indicates pull-out direction of tape • Qty 1 kpcs/reel DI SC (4.45 mm (175)) (Pb-Free) Supplying Form Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office. Part number for sample order: µPC3231GV-A Caution Observe precautions when handling because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Document No. PU10658EJ01V0DS (1st edition) Date Published May 2007 NS CP(N) 2007 µPC3231GV INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PIN CONNECTIONS (Top View) VCC 1 INPUT1 2 7 OUTPUT1 INPUT2 3 6 OUTPUT2 VAGC 4 5 GND2 8 Video AMP. IN U AGC Control ED AGC AMP. GND1 PRODUCT LINE-UP OF 5 V AGC AMPLIFIER µPC3217GV µPC3218GV µPC3219GV µPC3221GV µPC3231GV ICC GMAX GMIN (mA) (dB) (dB) 23 53 0 23 63 10 GCR NF IM3 (dB) (dB) (dBc) 53 6.5 53 3.5 O NT Part Number 50 Note1 50 Note1 36.5 42.5 0 42.5 9.0 58 Note1 33 60 10 50 4.2 56 Note1 36 65 4 61 5.0 53.5 Notes 1. f1 = 44 MHz, f2 = 45 MHz, Vout = 0.7 Vp-p/tone, single-ended output DI SC 2. f1 = 44 MHz, f2 = 45 MHz, Vout = 0.5 Vp-p/tone, single-ended output 2 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS Note2 Package 8-pin SSOP (4.45 mm (175)) µPC3231GV PIN EXPLANATIONS No. 1 Pin Name Applied Pin Voltage Voltage (V) VCC 4.5 to 5.5 (V) Function and Application − Power supply pin. This pin should be externally equipped with bypass capacitor to minimize ground impedance. 2 INPUT1 − Internal Equivalent Circuit Note 1.32 Signal input pins to AGC amplifier. This pin should be coupled with capacitor for DC cut. ⎯⎯⎯ ED Pin 1 AGC Control INPUT2 − 1.32 IN U 3 2 4 VAGC 0 to VCC − Gain control pin. 3 5 1 This pin’s bias govern the AGC output level. Minimum Gain at VAGC : 0 to 0.1 V Maximum Gain at VAGC : 2.7 to 3.3 V 4 AGC Amp. 5 GND2 O NT Recommended to use AGC voltage with externally resister (example: 1 kΩ). 0 − 5 Ground pin. This pin should be connected to system ground with minimum inductance. ⎯⎯⎯ Ground pattern on the board should be formed as wide as possible. OUTPUT2 − 1.91 DI SC 6 7 8 OUTPUT1 GND1 − 0 Signal output pins of video amplifier. 1 This pin should be coupled with capacitor for DC cut. 7 1.91 − 6 8 Ground pin. This pin should be connected to system ground with minimum inductance. Ground pattern on the board should be formed as wide as possible. ⎯⎯⎯ All ground pins must be connected together with wide ground pattern to decrease impedance difference. Note Pin voltage is measured at VCC = 5.0 V. Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 3 µPC3231GV ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Ratings Unit Supply Voltage VCC TA = +25°C 6.0 V Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC TA = +25°C 0 to VCC V Power Dissipation PD TA = +85°C 250 mW Storage Temperature Tstg −55 to +150 °C ED Note Note Mounted on double-sided copper-clad 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm epoxy glass PWB RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE Symbol Supply Voltage VCC Operating Ambient Temperature TA VAGC Operating Frequency Range fBW VCC = 4.5 to 5.5 V DI SC O NT Gain Control Voltage Range Test Conditions 4 MIN. TYP. IN U Parameter Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS MAX. Unit 4.5 5.0 5.5 V −40 +25 +85 °C 0 − 3.3 V 30 − 90 MHz µPC3231GV ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, VCC = 5 V, f = 45 MHz, ZS = 50 Ω, ZL = 250 Ω, single-ended output) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 28 36 44 mA DC Characteristics ICC VCC = 5 V, No input signal Note 1 ED Circuit Current AGC Voltage High Level VAGC (H) @ Maximum gain Note 1 2.7 − 3.3 V AGC Voltage Low Level VAGC (L) @ Minimum gain Note 1 0 − 0.1 V fC = −3 dB Note 1 30 − 90 MHz RF Characteristics fIFin Maximum Voltage Gain GMAX VAGC = 2.7 V, Pin = −60 dBm Note 1 62.5 65 67.5 dB Minimum Voltage Gain GMIN VAGC = 0.1 V, Pin = −30 dBm Note 1 0 4 7 dB IN U IF Input Voltage Range Gain Control Range (input prescribe) GCRin VAGC = 0.1 to 2.7 V Note 1 55.5 61 − dB Gain Control Range (output prescribe) GCRout Vout = 1.0 Vp-p Note 1 45 55 − dB Output Voltage Vout Pin = −61 to −6 dBm Note 1 − 1.0 − Vp-p Maximum Output Voltage Voclip VAGC = 3.0 V Note 1 2.0 3.3 − Vp-p Noise Figure NF VAGC = 3.0 V Note 2 − 5.0 6.5 dB 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 f1 = 44 MHz, f2 = 45 MHz, 50 53.5 − dBc − 1.35//6 − kΩ//pF Pin = −20 dBm/tone, Input Impedance O NT Vout = 105 dBµV (0.5 Vp-p) /tone Note 1 Zin VAGC = 0 V Note 3 Notes 1. By measurement circuit 1 2. By measurement circuit 2 DI SC 3. By measurement circuit 3 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 5 µPC3231GV MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 1 VCC 1 µF 1 Note 1 µF 2 50 Ω AGC AMP. 1 µ F 200 Ω Spectrum Analyzer ED Signal Generator 8 Video AMP. 7 1 µF 50 Ω 1 µ F 200 Ω 6 3 50 Ω 1 kΩ 1 µF VAGC 5 AGC Control IN U 4 Note Balun Transformer: TOKO 617DB-1674 B4F (Double balanced type) MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 2 VCC 1 µF O NT 1 Note 1 µF 2 AGC AMP. Video AMP. 8 1 µ F 200 Ω 7 1 µF 3 1 µ F 200 Ω 6 50 Ω 1 kΩ 4 VAGC AGC Control 5 1 µF DI SC Noise Source NF Meter HP8970 50 Ω Note Balun Transformer: TOKO 617DB-1674 B4F (Double balanced type) 6 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS µPC3231GV MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 3 VCC 1 µF 1 2 AGC AMP. Video AMP. 1 µF 1µ F ED 1 µF 8 7 1 µF 6 3 50 Ω 50 Ω 1 kΩ 4 1 µF IN U VAGC 5 AGC Control Network Analyzer 50 Ω 50 Ω MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 4 (PRESSURE IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION CIRCUIT) O NT VCC 1 µF 1 Signal Generator Note 100 pF 2 50 Ω AGC AMP. Video AMP. 8 100 pF 200 Ω 7 50 Ω 100 pF 200 Ω 100 pF 3 Spectrum Analyzer 6 50 Ω 1 kΩ 4 5 1 µF DI SC VAGC AGC Control Note Balun Transformer: TOKO 617DB-1674 B4F (Double balanced type) Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 7 µPC3231GV MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 5 (PRESSURE IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION CIRCUIT) VCC 1 µF Note 8 100 pF AGC AMP. 2 Video AMP. 100 pF 200 Ω 7 ED 1 100 pF 200 Ω 100 pF 6 3 50 Ω 1 kΩ 4 IN U 1 µF VAGC 5 AGC Control Noise Source NF Meter HP8970 50 Ω Note Balun Transformer: TOKO 617DB-1674 B4F (Double balanced type) O NT MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 6 (PRESSURE IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATION CIRCUIT) VCC 1 µF 1 100 pF 2 AGC AMP. Video AMP. 8 100 pF 7 100 pF 3 50 Ω 100 pF 6 50 Ω DI SC 1 kΩ VAGC 4 5 AGC Control 1 µF Network Analyzer 50 Ω 50 Ω The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins. 8 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS µPC3231GV ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEST CIRCUIT ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD (MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT 1) OUT1 VCC 200 Ω 1µF 1µF 1µµFF 0.1 1µF 1µF 1µF IN U Note ED IN1 µPC3231GV 200 Ω 1kΩ O NT µPC3231GV VAGC OUT2 Note Balun Transformer Remarks 1. Back side: GND pattern 2. Au plated on pattern : Through hole DI SC 3. Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 9 µPC3231GV TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C , unless otherwise specified) VOLTAGE GAIN vs. FREQUENCY CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 40 70 No input signal 60 25 20 15 10 1 2 3 4 5 VAGC = 1.0 V (Pin = –60 dBm) 20 10 VAGC = 0 V (Pin = –60 dBm) 0 –20 6 Supply Voltage VCC (V) –30 10 No input signal 1 000 AGC PIN CURRENT vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE No input signal 40 20 0 –20 1.0 60 40 O NT AGC Pin Current IAGC (µ A) 60 2.0 3.0 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V 4.0 5.0 20 0 –20 –40 0 2.0 3.0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) VOLTAGE GAIN vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE VOLTAGE GAIN vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE 70 70 f = 45 MHz 60 50 50 Voltage Gain (dB) 60 40 30 20 10 0 0 1.0 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 4.0 5.0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) DI SC –40 0 Voltage Gain (dB) 100 80 80 1.0 2.0 3.0 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V 4.0 5.0 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz 40 30 20 10 0 0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 10 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V Frequency f (MHz) AGC PIN CURRENT vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE AGC Pin Current IAGC (µ A) 30 IN U 0 0 40 –10 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 5 ED 50 VAGC = 3.0 V (Pin = –60 dBm) 30 Voltage Gain (dB) Circuit Current ICC (mA) 35 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 1.0 2.0 3.0 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 5.0 4.0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) µPC3231GV 10 f = 45 MHz VAGC = 3.0 V 5 0 –5 –10 –15 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 15 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz 10 VAGC = 3.0 V 5 0 –5 –10 –15 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) IN U Input Power Pin (dBm) 5 0 –5 –10 –15 Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 10 f = 45 MHz VAGC = 1.0 V OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER 15 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz 10 VAGC = 1.0 V 5 0 O NT Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER 15 ED 15 OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 –5 –10 –15 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER 10 Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) f = 45 MHz VAGC = 0 V DI SC Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER 15 5 0 –5 –10 –15 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) 15 10 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz VAGC = 0 V 5 0 –5 –10 –15 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C –20 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 Input Power Pin (dBm) 0 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 11 µPC3231GV NOISE FIGURE vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE 25 20 15 10 5 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 20 15 ED VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V f = 45 MHz Noise Figure NF (dB) Noise Figure NF (dB) 25 NOISE FIGURE vs. GAIN CONTROL VOLTAGE RANGE 10 5 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5 3.0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) 0 1.0 4.0 15 10 5 3.0 4.0 3.5 NOISE FIGURE vs. GAIN REDUCTION Noise Figure NF (dB) 20 2.5 25 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 20 15 O NT Noise Figure NF (dB) VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V f = 45 MHz 2.0 Gain Control Voltage Range VAGC (V) NOISE FIGURE vs. GAIN REDUCTION 25 1.5 IN U 0 1.0 10 5 VCC = 5.0 V f = 45 MHz 0 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 –40 0 20 10 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V Pout 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 –50 IM3 –60 VAGC = 3.0 V f1 = 44 MHz –70 f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER DI SC Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) Gain Reduction (dB) –20 –10 0 Gain Reduction (dB) OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER 20 10 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C Pout 0 –10 –20 –30 –40 IM3 –50 –60 –70 VCC = 5.0 V VAGC = 3.0 V f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 Input Power Pin (dBm) Input Power Pin (dBm) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 12 –30 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 0 10 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V 10 0 Pout –10 –20 IM3 –30 –40 –50 –60 VAGC = 1.0 V f1 = 44 MHz –70 f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 0 0 Pout –10 –20 –30 –40 IM3 –50 –60 VAGC = 0 V –70 f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 –10 0 10 55 50 VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V 45 Vout = 0.5 Vp-p/tone f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBc) DI SC 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBc) IM3 vs. INPUT POWER 40 –60 Pout –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 –70 IM3 VCC = 5.0 V VAGC = 1.0 V f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER 20 10 0 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C –10 Pout –20 –30 –40 IM3 –50 VCC = 5.0 V –60 VAGC = 0 V –70 f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz –80 –90 –80 –70 –60 –50 –40 –30 –20 –10 Input Power Pin (dBm) 60 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C IN U VCC = 4.5 V 5.0 V 5.5 V 10 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER 20 20 O NT Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) Input Power Pin (dBm) OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER ED 20 Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) OUTPUT POWER, IM3 vs. INPUT POWER Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) Output Power Pout (50 Ω/250 Ω) (dBm) 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM3 (dBm) µPC3231GV 0 10 Input Power Pin (dBm) IM3 vs. INPUT POWER 60 55 50 TA = –40˚C +25˚C +85˚C 45 VCC = 5.0 V Vout = 0.5 Vp-p/tone f1 = 44 MHz f2 = 45 MHz 40 –50 –40 –60 Input Power Pin (dBm) –30 –20 –10 Input Power Pin (dBm) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 13 µPC3231GV S-PARAMETERS (TA = +25°C, VCC = 5.0 V, VAGC = 0 V) IN U ED S11−FREQUENCY 1 DI SC S22−FREQUENCY 223.93 Ω –506.44 Ω 6.98 pF O NT 1 : 45 MHz 1 14 1 : 45 MHz Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 49.68 Ω 5.39 Ω 19.86 nH µPC3231GV PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 8-PIN PLASTIC SSOP (4.45 mm (175)) (UNIT: mm) ED 5 8 detail of lead end 3˚+7˚ –3˚ 2.9±0.1 IN U 4 1 4.94±0.2 1.8 MAX. 3.2±0.1 1.5±0.1 0.87±0.2 0.575 MAX. 0.65 0.5±0.2 0.10 M 0.15 0.15+0.10 –0.05 O NT 0.3+0.10 –0.05 DI SC 0.1±0.1 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS 15 µPC3231GV NOTES ON CORRECT USE (1) Observe precautions for handling because of electro-static sensitive devices. (2) Form a ground pattern as widely as possible to minimize ground impedance (to prevent undesired oscillation). All the ground pins must be connected together with wide ground pattern to decrease impedance difference. RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS ED (3) The bypass capacitor should be attached to VCC line. This product should be soldered and mounted under the following recommended conditions. For soldering methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your nearby sales office. Soldering Method Wave Soldering Condition Symbol Peak temperature (package surface temperature) : 260°C or below Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less Time at temperature of 220°C or higher : 60 seconds or less Preheating time at 120 to 180°C : 120±30 seconds IN U Infrared Reflow Soldering Conditions Maximum number of reflow processes : 3 times Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (molten solder temperature) : 260°C or below Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less IR260 WS260 Preheating temperature (package surface temperature) : 120°C or below : 1 time Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (pin temperature) : 350°C or below O NT Partial Heating Maximum number of flow processes Soldering time (per side of device) : 3 seconds or less Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below DI SC Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). 16 Data Sheet PU10658EJ01V0DS HS350 ED µPC3231GV DI SC O NT IN U • The information in this document is current as of May, 2007. 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