GaAs INTEGRATED CIRCUIT µPG2251T6M D +25 dBm MATCHED POWER AMPLIFIER FOR BluetoothTM Class 1 UE DESCRIPTION The µPG2251T6M is a fully matched, +25 dBm GaAs MMIC power amplifier for Bluetooth Class 1. This device realizes high efficiency, high gain and high output power. This device is housed in a 12-pin plastic TSQFN (Thin Small Quad Flat Non-leaded) (T6M) package, and is suitable for high-density surface mounting. FEATURES • Operating frequency : fopt = 2 400 to 2 500 MHz (2 450 MHz TYP.) : VDD1, 2, 3 = 2.5 to 3.5 V (3.0 V TYP.) : Vcont = 1.5 to 2.1 V (1.8 V TYP.) IN • Supply voltage • Control voltage : IDD = 230 mA TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pout = +25 dBm • Output power : Pout = +25.0 dBm TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = −5 dBm • Gain control range : GCR = 70 dB TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 0 to 1.8 V, Pin = −5 dBm • High efficiency : PAE = 47% TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = −5 dBm NT • Circuit current • High-density surface mounting : 12-pin plastic TSQFN (T6M) package (2.0 × 2.0 × 0.37 mm) APPLICATIONS TM • Power Amplifier for Bluetooth Class 1, ZigBee etc. ORDERING INFORMATION Order Number Package SC O Part Number µPG2251T6M-E2 µPG2251T6M-E2-A 12-pin plastic TSQFN (T6M) (Pb-Free) Marking 2251 Supplying Form • Embossed tape 8 mm wide • Pin 10, 11, 12 face the perforation side of the tape • Qty 3 kpcs/reel Remark: To order evaluation samples, please contact your nearby sales office. DI Part number for sample order: µPG2251T6M-A Caution: Observe precautions when handling, because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Document No. PG10783EJ01V0DS (1st edition) Date Published October 2009 NS µPG2251T6M PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM 12 11 (Top View) 12 10 11 (Bottom View) 10 10 11 12 3 1 8 2 7 3 9 9 8 8 7 7 M/N 5 4 6 5 6 Vcont 1 2 GND 3 GND 4 Pin 5 VDD1 6 VDD2 7 GND 8 GND 9 GND 10 Pout 11 VDD3 12 VDD3 2 3 6 5 4 IN 4 1 UE 2251 2 9 Bias Circuit M/N 1 Pin Name D (Top View) Pin No. Remark Exposed pad : GND Parameter Supply Voltage Control Voltage Circuit Current Control Current Input Power Symbol Ratings Unit VDD1, 2, 3 6.0 V Vcont 3.0 V IDD 300 mA Icont 0.5 mA Pin +10 dBm PD SC O Power Dissipation NT ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified) 600 Note mW Operating Ambient Temperature TA −40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature Tstg −55 to +150 °C Note Mounted on double-sided copper-clad 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm epoxy glass PWB, TA = +85°C RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (TA = +25°C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit fopt 2 400 2 450 2 500 MHz Supply Voltage VDD1, 2, 3 2.5 3.0 3.5 V Control Voltage Vcont 1.5 1.8 2.1 V DI Operating Frequency 2 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS µPG2251T6M ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, f = 2.4 to 2.5 GHz, unless otherwise specified) Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 230 265 mA IDD Pin = −5 dBm − Output Power 1 Pout1 Pin = −5 dBm +23 Output Power 2 Pout2 Vcont = 0 V, Pin = −5 dBm − Gain Control Range GCR Vcont = 0 to 1.8 V, Pin = −5 dBm − Efficiency PAE Pin = −5 dBm 2nd Harmonics 2f0 Pin = −5 dBm 3rd Harmonics 3f0 Pin = −5 dBm Input Return Loss RLin Pin = −30 dBm Output Return Loss RLout Pin = −30 dBm − dBm −45 −30 dBm 70 − dB − 47 − % − −35 − dBc − −30 − dBc − −5 − dB − −10 − dB IN EVALUATION CIRCUIT +25 UE Circuit Current D Parameter Pout VDD3 0.1µF NT 6.8 nH 12 11 10 M/N 1 2 SC O 390 pF Bias Circuit Vcont DI 3 9 8 7 M/N 4 5 6 2.2 nH 0.1µF 0.1µF Pin VDD1 VDD2 The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins. Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 3 µPG2251T6M 240 30 200 IDD 25 160 Pout 20 120 15 80 10 40 PAE 5 0 –30 0 –25 –20 –15 –10 Input Power Pin (dBm) –5 –40 0 –25 –30 2f0 –35 –40 3f0 –45 –50 –55 –30 –25 DI SC O NT Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 4 D 280 Gain 35 –20 –20 –15 IN Output Power Pout (dBm), Gain (dB) 40 2ND HARMONICS, 3RD HARMONICS vs. INPUT POWER UE 320 45 Circuit Current IDD (mA), Efficiency PAE (%) OUTPUT POWER, GAIN, CIRCUIT CURRENT, PAE vs. INPUT POWER 2nd Harmonics 2f0 (dBc), 3rd Harmonics 3f0 (dBc) TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, f = 2.45 GHz, unless otherwise specified) Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS –10 –5 Input Power Pin (dBm) 0 5 µPG2251T6M S-PARAMETERS Condition : TA = +25°C, VDD1, 2, 3 =3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = −30 dBm S12-FREQUENCY D S11-FREQUENCY 1: –4.3 dB 2: –4.4 dB 1: –56.8 dB 2: –53.6 dB 3: –4.8 dB 4: –1.2 dB 3: –51.9 dB 4: –42.5 dB 0 dB 13 4 UE 0 dB 2 2 STOP 8.1 GHz S21-FREQUENCY 2 1: 2: 3: 4: S22-FREQUENCY 35.9 dB 35.5 dB 34.8 dB –22.2 dB NT 1 3 STOP 8.1 GHz IN START 0.1 GHz 4 1 3 START 0.1 GHz 1: –15.2 dB 2: –17.0 dB 3: –15.0 dB 4: –2.0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 2 4 1 3 SC O 4 START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz Remarks 1. The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. DI 2. Maker 1 : 2.4 GHz, 2 : 2.45 GHz, 3 : 2.5 GHz, 4 : 4.9 GHz Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 5 µPG2251T6M MOUNTING PAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS 12-PIN PLASTIC TSQFN (T6M) (UNIT: mm) 1.15 0.77 0.5 1.15 0.77 0.77 1.15 IN 12–0.23 0.5 0.94 0.5 UE 1.15 0.77 0.5 D MOUNTING PAD 0.94 Remark The mounting pad layout in this document is for reference only. NT When designing PCB, please consider workability of mounting, solder joint reliability, prevention of solder DI SC O bridge and so on, in order to optimize the design. 6 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS µPG2251T6M PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 12-PIN PLASTIC TSQFN (T6M) (UNIT: mm) 0.37+0.03 –0.05 IN 2.0±0.1 UE D 2.0±0.1 (Bottom View) A 0.94±0.1 NT 0.50±0.06 SC O A 0.11 MIN. 0.23+0.07 –0.05 (C 0.17) 0.23±0.1 0.94±0.1 Remark A > 0 DI ( ): Reference value Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 7 µPG2251T6M RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS 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. Infrared Reflow Soldering Conditions 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 Maximum number of reflow processes : 120±30 seconds : 3 times Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (terminal temperature) : 350°C or below Soldering time (per side of device) Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 3 seconds or less : 0.2%(Wt.) or below DI SC O NT IN Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). 8 IR260 UE Preheating time at 120 to 180°C Partial Heating Condition Symbol D Soldering Method Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS HS350 Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. ZigBee is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. 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GaAs vapor and powder are hazardous to human health if inhaled or ingested, so please observe the following points. D • Follow related laws and ordinances when disposing of the product. If there are no applicable laws and/or ordinances, dispose of the product as recommended below. 1. Commission a disposal company able to (with a license to) collect, transport and dispose of materials that contain arsenic and other such industrial waste materials. 2. Exclude the product from general industrial waste and household garbage, and ensure that the product is controlled (as industrial waste subject to special control) up until final disposal. UE • Do not burn, destroy, cut, crush, or chemically dissolve the product. DI SC O NT IN • Do not lick the product or in any way allow it to enter the mouth.