ALT6708 HELP4 UMTS900 (Band 8) WCDMA, LTE Linear PAM TM Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 FEATURES • HSPA, LTE Compliant • 4th Generation HELPTM technology • High Efficiency (R99 waveform): • 40 % @ POUT = +28.8 dBm • 26 % @ POUT = +17 dBm ALT6708 • 17 % @ POUT = +13.5 dBm • 18 % @ POUT = +7.5 dBm • 10 % @ POUT = +3.5 dBm • Low Quiescent Current: 3 mA • Low Leakage Current in Shutdown Mode: <5 µA • Internal Voltage Regulator M45 Package 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Surface Mount Module • Integrated “daisy chainable” directional coupler with CPLIN and CPLOUT port. • Internal DC Blocks on all RF ports • Optimized for a 50 Ω System • 1.8V Control Logic integrated in the module, thus eliminating the need of an external coupler. The self-contained 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm surface mount package incorporates matching networks optimized for output power, efficiency, and linearity in a 50 Ω system. • RoHS Compliant Package, 260 oC MSL-3 APPLICATIONS • Band 8 LTE Wireless Devices • Band 8 (EGSM) WCDMA/HSPA Wireless Devices GND at Slug (pad) VBATT 1 RFIN 2 VMODE2 3 VMODE1 VEN 10 VCC PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ALT6708 HELP4TM PA is a 4th generation HELPTM product for LTE and WCDMA devices operating in UMTS900 (Band 8) . This PA incorporates ANADIGICS’ HELP4TM technology to deliver exceptional efficiency at low power levels and low quiescent current without the need for external voltage regulators or converters. The device is manufactured using advanced InGaPPlus TM HBT technology offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness. Three selectable bias modes that optimize efficiency for different output power levels and a shutdown mode with low leakage current increase handset talk and standby time. A “daisy chainable” directional coupler is 03/2012 9 RFOUT 8 CPLIN 4 7 GND 5 6 CPLOUT CPL Bias Control Voltage Regulation Figure 1: Block Diagram ALT6708 VBATT 1 10 RFIN 2 9 RFOUT VMODE2 3 8 CPLIN VMODE1 4 7 GND VEN 5 6 CPLOUT Figure 2: Pinout (X-ray Top View) Table 1: Pin Description 2 PIN NAME DESCRIPTION 1 VBATT Battery Voltage 2 RFIN RF Input 3 VMODE2 Mode Control Voltage 2 4 VMODE1 Mode Control Voltage 1 5 VEN 6 CPLOUT PA Enable Voltage Coupler Output 7 GND Ground 8 CPLIN Coupler Input 9 RFOUT RF Output 10 VCC Supply Voltage Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 VCC ALT6708 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings PARAMETER MIN MAX UNIT Supply Voltage (VCC) 0 +5 V Battery Voltage (VBATT) 0 +6 V Control Voltages (VMODE1, VMODE2, VEN) 0 +3.5 V RF Input Power (PIN) - +10 dBm -40 +150 °C Storage Temperature (TSTG) Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely affect reliability. Table 3: Operating Ranges PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT Operating Frequency (f) 880 - 915 MHz Supply Voltage (VCC) +3.1 +3.4 +4.35 V POUT < +28.8 dBm Enable Voltage (VEN) +1.35 0 +1.8 - +3.1 +0.5 V PA "on" PA "shut down" Mode Control Voltage (VMODE1,VMODE2) +1.35 0 +1.8 - +3.1 +0.5 V Low Bias Mode High Bias Mode WCDMA/UMTS Output Power (1, 3) R99 WCDMA, HPM HSPA (MPR=0), HPM LTE (2) R99 WCDMA, MPM (2) LTE & HSPA (MPR=0), MPM R99 WCDMA, LPM (2) LTE & HSPA (MPR=0), LPM 28.0 26.9 26.9 - 28.8 27.7 27.7 17.0 16.0 7.5 6.5 - Case Temperature (TC) -40 - +90 dBm COMMENTS 3GPP TS 34.121-1, Rel 8 Table C.11.1.3, SUBTEST 1 TS 36.101 Rel 8 for LTE °C The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications. Notes: (1) For operation at 3.1 V, POUT is derated by 0.8 dB. (2) LTE waveform characteristics: up to 15MHz, QPSK, RB = 16. (3) For Operation at +105 °C, Pout is derated by 1.0 dB. 3 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 ALT6708 Table 4: Electrical Specifications - LTE Operation (RB = 12, START = 0, QPSK) (TC = +25 °C, VBATT = VCC = +3.4 V, VEN = +1.8 V, 50 Ω system) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT 25 14 9 27.5 17.5 12.5 31 21 16 ACLR E-UTRA at 10 MHz offset - -39 -39 -40 ACLR UTRA at 7.5 MHz offset - ACLR UTRA at 12.5 MHz offset POUT VMODE1 VMODE2 dB POUT = +27.7 dBm POUT = +16 dBm POUT = +6.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V -35 -35 -35 dBc POUT = +27.7 dBm POUT = +16 dBm POUT = +6.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V -39 -40 -40 -37 -37 -37 dBc POUT = +27.7 dBm POUT = +16 dBm POUT = +6.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V - -59 -60 -60 -40 -40 -40 dBc POUT = +27.7 dBm POUT = +16 dBm POUT = +6.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V Power-Added Efficiency 31 18 12 35 22 17 - % POUT = +27.7 dBm POUT = +16 dBm POUT = +6.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V Quiescent Current (Icq) Low Bias Mode - 2.8 4.5 mA through VCC pin 1.8 V 1.8 V Mode Control Current - 0.06 0.15 mA through VMODE pins, VMODE1,2 = +1.8 V Enable Current - 0.03 0.1 mA through VEN pin, VEN = +1.8 V BATT Current - 0.8 1.5 mA through VBATT pin, VMODE1,2 = +1.8 V Leakage Current - <5 10 A VBATT = VCC = +4.35 V, VEN = 0 V, VMODE1,2 = 0 V Noise in Receive Band - -133 - dBm/Hz Harmonics 2fo 3fo, 4fo - -50 -58 -35 -45 dBc Input Impedance - - 2:1 VSWR Coupling Factor - 20 - dB Directivity - 20 - dB Coupler IN_OUT Daisy Chain Insertion Loss - 0.35 - dB 698 MHz to 2620 MHz Pin 6-8, Shutdown Mode Spurious Output Level (all spurious outputs) - - -70 dBc POUT +27.7 dBm In-band load VSWR < 5:1 Out-of-band load VSWR < 10:1 Applies over all operating conditions 8:1 - - VSWR Gain Load mismatch stress with no permanent degradation or failure Notes: (1) ACLR and Efficiency measured at 897.5 MHz. 4 COMMENTS Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 925 MHz to 960 MHz POUT +27.7 dBm Applies over full operating range ALT6708 Table 5: Electrical Specifications - WCDMA Operation (R99 Modulation) (TC = +25 °C, VCC = +3.4 V, VBATT = +3.4 V, VEN = +1.8 V, 50 Ω system) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT 25 14 9 27.5 17.5 12.5 31 21 16 ACLR1 at 5 MHz offset (1) - -41 -42 -41 ACLR2 at 10 MHz offset - Gain Power-Added Efficiency (1) Spurious Output Level (all spurious outputs) Load mismatch stress with no permanent degradation or failure POUT VMODE1 VMODE2 dB POUT = +28.8 dBm POUT = +17 dBm POUT = +7.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V -37 -37 -37 dBc POUT = +28.8 dBm POUT = +17 dBm POUT = +7.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V -55 -57 -59 -48 -48 -48 dBc POUT = +28.8 dBm POUT = +17 dBm POUT = +7.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 1.8 V 36 22 13 - 40 26 17 18 10 - % POUT = +28.8 dBm POUT = +17 dBm POUT = +13.5 dBm POUT = +7.5 dBm POUT = +3.5 dBm 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 1.8 V 0V 0V 0V 1.8 V 1.8 V - - <-70 dBc POUT +28.8 dBm In-band land VSWR < 5:1 Out-of-band load VSWR < 10 : 1 Applies over all operating ranges 8:1 - - VSWR Applies over full operating range Notes: (1) ACLR and Efficiency measured at 897.5 MHz. 5 COMMENTS Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 ALT6708 PERFORMANCE DATA PLOTS: (WCDMA Operation at 897.5 MHz and 50 V system) Figure Figure 4: WCDMA Gain (dB) over Temperature 4: WCDMA Gain (dB) over Temperature (Vbatt=VCC=3.4V) (VBATT = VCC = +3.4 V) Figure 5: WCDMA Gain (dB) overover Voltage Figure 5: WCDMA Gain (dB) Voltage (Tc=25C ) (T C = 25 8C) 30 35 25C 3.4Vcc 25C 3.4Vcc 25 25C 4.35Vcc 90C 3.4Vcc 25 20 20 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) 25C 3.2Vcc -30C 3.4Vcc 30 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 30 0 5 10 Pout (dBm) Figure 6: WCDMA PAE (%)(%) overover Temperature Figure 6: WCDMA PAE Temperature (Vbatt=VCC=3.4V) = VCC = +3.4 V) (VBATT 45 90C 3.4Vcc 30 25 20 25 20 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 Pout (dBm) Figure 8:Figure WCDMA ACLR1 (dBc) over Temperature 8: WCDMA ACRL1 (dBc) over Temperature = VCC = +3.4 V) (VBATT(Vbatt=VCC=3.4V) -20 -30C 3.4Vcc 25C 3.4Vcc ACLR1 (5MHz dBc) ACLR1 (5MHz dBc) -35 -40 -45 15 Pout (dBm) 20 25 30 25C 3.4Vcc 25C 4.35Vcc -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -50 -55 -55 -60 -60 0 6 10 25C 3.2Vcc -25 90C 3.4Vcc -30 5 9: WCDMAACLR1 ACLR1 (dBc) overover Voltage FigureFigure 9: WCDMA (dBc) Voltage (Tc=25C) (TC = 25 8C) -20 -25 25C 4.35Vcc 30 15 0 30 25C 3.4Vcc 35 Efficiency Efficiency (%) 35 25 25C 3.2Vcc 40 25C 3.4Vcc 20 Figure 7: WCDMA PAE Voltage Figure 7: WCDMA PAE (%)(%) overover Voltage (T(Tc=25C) C = 25 8C) 45 -30 3.4cc 40 15 Pout (dBm) 5 10 15 Pout (dBm) 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 Pout (dBm) Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 20 25 30 ALT6708 APPLICATION INFORMATION To ensure proper performance, refer to all related Application Notes on the ANADIGICS web site: http://www.anadigics.com to the VMODE voltages. The Bias Control table below lists the recommended modes of operation for various applications. Shutdown Mode The power amplifier may be placed in a shutdown mode by applying logic low levels (see Operating Ranges table) to the VEN, VMODE1 and VMODE2 voltages. Three operating modes are recommended to optimize current consumption. High Bias/High Power operating mode is for POUT levels > 16 dBm. At ~17dBm - 6.5 dBm, the PA should be “Mode Switched” to Medium Power Mode. For POUT levels < ~7.5 dBm, the PA can be switched to Low Power Mode for even lower quiescent current consumption. Bias Modes The power amplifier may be placed in either Low, Medium or High Bias modes by applying the appropriate logic level (see Operating Ranges table) Table 6: Bias Control POUT LEVELS BIAS MODE VEN VMODE1 VMODE2 vcc VBATT Low power (Low Bias Mode) +7.5 dBm Low +1.8 V +1.8 V +1.8 V 3.1 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V Med power (Medium Bias Mode) > +6.5 dBm +17 dBm Low +1.8 V +1.8 V 0V 3.1 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V High power (High Bias Mode) > +16 dBm High +1.8 V 0V 0V 3.1 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V - Shutdown 0V 0V 0V 3.1 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V APPLICATION Shutdown VBATT VCC C5 2.2 µF C1 C9 0.01 µF 100 pF GND at slug 1 2 RFIN VMODE2 VMODE1 VEN VBATT VCC RFIN RFOUT 10 9 3 VMODE2 CPLIN 8 4 VMODE1 GND 7 5 VEN CPLOUT 6 Figure 10: Evaluation Board Schematic 7 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 C3 330 pF C2 C4 0.01 µF 2.2 µF ceramic RFOUT CPLIN CPLOUT ALT6708 PACKAGE OUTLINE Figure 11: M45 Package Outline - 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Surface Mount Module Pin 1 Identifier Date Code (YYWW) 6708R LLLLNN YYWWCC Part Number Lot Number Country Code(CC) Figure 12: Branding Specification - M45 Package 8 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 ALT6708 PCB AND STENCIL DESIGN GUIDELINE Figure 13: Recommended PCB Layout Information 9 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 ALT6708 COMPONENT PACKAGING Pin 1 Figure 14: Carrier Tape Figure 15: Reel 10 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012 ALT6708 ORDERING INFORMATION ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE RANGE PACKAGE DESCRIPTION ALT6708RM45Q7 -40 oC to +90 oC RoHS Compliant 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Tape and Reel, 2500 pieces per Reel Surface Mount Module ALT6708RM45P9 -40 oC to +90 oC RoHS Compliant 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Partial Tape and Reel Surface Mount Module COMPONENT PACKAGING ANADIGICS, Inc. 141 Mount Bethel Road Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000 Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132 URL: http://www.anadigics.com IMPORTANT NOTICE ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product at any time without notice. The product specifications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and Preliminary Data Sheets are subject to change prior to a product’s formal introduction. Information in Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS assumes no responsibilities for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers to verify that the information they are using is current before placing orders. warning ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems. Use of an ANADIGICS product in any such application without written consent is prohibited. 11 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 03/2012