Model 1P503AS REV A Hybrid Couplers 3 dB, 90 Description The 1P503AS Pico Xinger is a low profile, high performance 3dB hybrid coupler in an easy to use manufacturing friendly surface mount package. It is designed for DCS and PCS applications. The 1P503AS is designed for balanced amplifiers, variable phase shifters and attenuators, LNAs, signal distribution and is an ideal solution for the ever-increasing demands of the wireless industry for smaller printed circuit boards and high performance. Parts have been subjected to rigorous qualification testing and they are manufactured using materials with coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) compatible with common substrates such as FR4, G-10, RF-35, RO4003 and polyimide. Produced with 6 of 6 RoHS compliant tin immersion finish. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS** Features: 1.7 – 2.0 GHz. DCS and PCS Low Loss High Isolation 90° Quadrature Surface Mountable Tape And Reel Lead Free 100% Tested Frequency Isolation* Insertion Loss VSWR GHz dB Min dB Max Max:1 1.7 – 1.8 1.8 – 2.0 Amplitude Balance 18 18 Phase Balance 0.25 0.25 1.28 1.28 dB Max Degrees Ave. CW Watts ºC/Watt ºC ± 0.45 ± 0.30 ±3 ±3 30 30 27.5 27.5 -55 to +85 -55 to +85 Power Operating Temp. JC **Specification based on performance of unit properly installed on microstrip printed circuit boards with 50 nominal impedance. Specifications subject to change without notice. Outline Drawing Dimensions are in Inches [Millimeters] 1P503AS Mechanical Outline Part is Symmetric About All Axis Tolerances are Non-Cumulative Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Model 1P503AS Rev. A Hybrid Coupler Pin Configuration The 1P503AS has an orientation marker to denote Pin 1. Once port one has been identified the other ports are known automatically. Please see the chart below for clarification: Configuration Splitter Splitter Splitter Splitter Pin 1 Input Isolated Pin 2 Isolated Input -3dB 90 -3dB -3dB -3dB 90 *Combiner *Combiner *Combiner *Combiner A 90 A Isolated Output A A 90 Output Isolated Pin 3 -3dB 90 -3dB Input Isolated Pin 4 -3dB -3dB 90 Isolated Input Isolated Output Output Isolated A 90 A A A 90 *Notes: “A” is the amplitude of the applied signals. When two quadrature signals with equal amplitudes are applied to the coupler as described in the table, they will combine at the output port. If the amplitudes are not equal, some of the applied energy will be directed to the isolated port. The actual phase, , or amplitude at a given frequency for all ports, can be seen in our deembedded s-parameters, that can be downloaded at www.anaren.com. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. Model 1P503AS REV A Typical Performance (-55°C, 25°C & 125°C): 1700 - 2000 MHz Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Model 1P503AS Rev. A Typical Performance (-55°C, 25°C & 125°C): 1700 - 2000 MHz USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. Model 1P503AS REV A Definition of Measured Specifications Parameter Definition VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio) The impedance match of the coupler to a 50 system. A VSWR of 1:1 is optimal. Return Loss Insertion Loss Isolation Phase Balance Amplitude Balance Mathematical Representation The impedance match of the coupler to a 50 system. Return Loss is an alternate means to express VSWR. The input power divided by the sum of the power at the two output ports. The input power divided by the power at the isolated port. The difference in phase angle between the two output ports. The power at each output divided by the average power of the two outputs. VSWR = Vmax Vmin Vmax = voltage maxima of a standing wave Vmin = voltage minima of a standing wave Return Loss (dB)= 20log VSWR 1 VSWR - 1 Insertion Loss(dB)= 10log Pin Pcpl Pdirect Isolation(dB)= 10log Pin Piso Phase at coupled port – Phase at direct port 10log Pcpl Pdirect and 10log Pcpl Pdirect Pcpl Pdirect 2 2 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Model 1P503AS Rev. A 1P503AS Power Derating Curve 50 45 40 Power (Watts) 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 85 50 100 150 200 o Mounting Interface Temperature ( C) Power Derating: The power handling and corresponding power derating plots are a function of the thermal resistance, mounting surface temperature (base plate temperature), maximum continuous operating temperature of the coupler, and the thermal insertion loss. The thermal insertion loss is defined in the Power Handling section of the data sheet. As the mounting interface temperature approaches the maximum continuous operating temperature, the power handling decreases to zero. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. Model 1P503AS REV A Mounting Coupler Mounting Process In order for Xinger surface mount couplers to work optimally, there must be 50Ω transmission lines leading to and from all of the RF ports. Also, there must be a very good ground plane underneath the part to ensure proper electrical performance. If either of these two conditions is not satisfied, electrical performance may not meet published specifications. The process for assembling this component is a conventional surface mount process as shown in Figure 1. This process is conducive to both low and high volume usage. Overall ground is improved if a dense population of plated through holes connect the top and bottom ground layers of the PCB. This minimizes ground inductance and improves ground continuity. All of the Xinger hybrid and directional couplers are constructed from ceramic filled PTFE composites which possess excellent electrical and mechanical stability having X and Y thermal o coefficient of expansion (CTE) of 17-25 ppm/ C. When a surface mount hybrid coupler is mounted to a printed circuit board, the primary concerns are; ensuring the RF pads of the device are in contact with the circuit trace of the PCB and insuring the ground plane of neither the component nor the PCB is in contact with the RF signal. Mounting Footprint Figure 1: Surface Mounting Process Steps Storage of Components: Xinger products are available in either an immersion tin or tin-lead finish. Commonly used storage procedures used to control oxidation should be followed for these surface mount components. The storage temperatures should be held between 15OC and 60OC. Substrate: Depending upon the particular component, the circuit material has an x and y coefficient of thermal expansion of between 17 and 25 ppm/°C. This coefficient minimizes solder joint stresses due to similar expansion rates of most commonly used board substrates such as RF35, RO4003, FR4, polyimide and G-10 materials. Mounting to “hard” substrates (alumina etc.) is possible depending upon operational temperature requirements. The solder surfaces of the coupler are all copper plated with either an immersion tin or tin-lead exterior finish. Solder Paste: All conventional solder paste formulations will work well with Anaren’s Xinger surface mount components. Solder paste can be applied with stencils or syringe dispensers. An example of a stenciled solder paste deposit is shown in Figure 2. As shown in the figure solder paste is applied to the four RF pads and the entire ground plane underneath the body of the part. Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Model 1P503AS Rev. A Reflow: The surface mount coupler is conducive to most of today’s conventional reflow methods. A low and high temperature thermal reflow profile are shown in Figures 5 and 6, respectively. Manual soldering of these components can be done with conventional surface mount non-contact hot air soldering tools. Board pre-heating is highly recommended for these selective hot air soldering methods. Manual soldering with conventional irons should be avoided. Figure 2: Solder Paste Application Coupler Positioning: The surface mount coupler can be placed manually or with automatic pick and place mechanisms. Couplers should be placed (see Figure 3 and 4) onto wet paste with common surface mount techniques and parameters. Pick and place systems must supply adequate vacuum to hold a 0.106 gram coupler. Figure 3: Component Placement Figure 4: Mounting Features Example USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. Model 1P503AS REV A Figure 5 – Low Temperature Solder Reflow Thermal Profile Figure 6 – High Temperature Solder Reflow Thermal Profile Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing. USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Model 1P503AS Rev. A Packaging and Ordering Information Packaging follows EIA-481-2. Parts are oriented in tape as shown below. Minimum order quantities are 2000 per reel. Xinger® Tape & Reel Diagram USA/Canada: Toll Free: Europe: (315) 432-8909 (800) 544-2414 +44 2392-232392 Available on Tape and Reel For Pick and Place Manufacturing.