30 MHz to 6 GHz RF/IF Gain Block ADL5544 Data Sheet FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Fixed gain of 17.4 dB Broadband operation from 30 MHz to 6 GHz Input/output internally matched to 50 Ω Integrated bias control circuit OIP3 of 34.9 dBm at 900 MHz P1dB of 17.6 dBm at 900 MHz Noise figure of 2.9 dB at 900 MHz Single 5 V power supply Low quiescent current of 55 mA Wide operating temperature range of −40°C to +105°C Thermally efficient SOT-89 package ESD rating of ±1.5 kV (Class 1C) GND (2) ADL5544 BIAS 1 2 3 RFIN GND RFOUT 11384-001 FEATURES Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADL5544 is a single-ended RF/IF gain block amplifier that provides broadband operation from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. The ADL5544 provides over 34 dBm of OIP3 using only 55 mA from a 5 V supply. The ADL5544 provides a gain of 17 dB, which is stable over frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device. The amplifier is offered in the industry-standard SOT-89 package and is internally matched to 50 Ω at the input and output, making the ADL5544 very easy to implement in a wide variety of applications. The only external components required are the input/output ac coupling capacitors, power supply decoupling capacitors, and dc bias inductor. Rev. A The ADL5544 is fabricated on an InGaP HBT process and has a high ESD rating of ±1.5 kV (Class 1C). The ADL5544 is also fully specified for operation across the wide temperature range of −40°C to +105°C. A fully populated RoHS-compliant evaluation board is available. Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. 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Technical Support www.analog.com ADL5544 Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 100 MHz to 500 MHz Frequency Band .................................. 10 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 4 GHz to 6 GHz Frequency Band ............................................ 11 General Description ......................................................................... 1 General......................................................................................... 12 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Applications Information .............................................................. 14 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Basic Connections ...................................................................... 14 Typical Scattering Parameters (S-Parameters) ......................... 5 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 7 Soldering Information and Recommended PCB Land Pattern ....................................................................... 15 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 7 Operation Down to 30 MHz ..................................................... 16 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 7 W-CDMA ACPR Performance ................................................ 16 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 8 Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 17 Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 9 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 18 500 MHz to 4 GHz Frequency Band.......................................... 9 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 18 REVISION HISTORY 11/13—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Added Figure 25, Renumbered Sequentially .............................. 12 Changes to Figure 34 ...................................................................... 15 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 18 4/13—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. A | Page 2 of 20 Data Sheet ADL5544 SPECIFICATIONS VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter OVERALL FUNCTION Frequency Range FREQUENCY = 30 MHz Gain Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 140 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 350 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 700 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 900 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 1900 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure Test Conditions/Comments Min Typ 30 Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±10 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±10 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone MHz 18.5 13.0 31.2 3.9 dB dBm dBm dB 18.04 ±0.04 ±0.3 ±0.05 16.9 32.0 3.1 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 17.8 ±0.01 ±0.3 ±0.06 17.4 31.2 3.1 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 18.0 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 17.0 17.4 ±0.03 ±0.3 ±0.02 17.6 34.9 2.9 17.8 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 16.2 16.6 ±0.05 ±0.3 ±0.04 15.4 32.4 3.4 17.0 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone Rev. A | Page 3 of 20 6000 17.6 ±0.03 ±0.3 ±0.02 17.4 33.4 2.9 Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone Unit 17.1 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Max ADL5544 Parameter FREQUENCY = 2140 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 2600 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 3500 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 4000 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 5000 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 5800 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure POWER INTERFACE Supply Voltage Supply Current vs. Temperature Power Dissipation Data Sheet Test Conditions/Comments Min Typ Max Unit 15.9 16.4 ±0.04 ±0.4 ±0.05 14.8 31.3 3.5 16.7 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 15.6 16.0 ±0.03 ±0.3 ±0.05 14.1 30.0 3.7 16.4 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 15.2 15.6 ±0.05 ±0.4 ±0.03 12.2 26.0 4.1 16.1 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 14.4 15.0 ±0.10 ±0.6 ±0.08 10.8 23.8 4.6 15.5 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = −7 dBm per tone 14.0 ±0.04 ±0.6 ±0.10 8.7 21.3 4.8 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 14.5 ±0.15 ±1.0 ±0.10 7.0 18.7 5.4 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB VPOS 4.75 −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C VPOS = 5 V Rev. A | Page 4 of 20 5 55 −5 275 5.25 69 V mA mA mW Data Sheet ADL5544 TYPICAL SCATTERING PARAMETERS (S-PARAMETERS) VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C. The effects of the test fixture have been deembedded up to the pins of the device. Table 2. Frequency (MHz) 30 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 3600 3700 3800 3900 4000 4100 4200 4300 4440 4500 4600 S11 Magnitude (dB) −9.75838 −13.0161 −15.8296 −16.7468 −16.7917 −16.7639 −16.6368 −16.5495 −16.4931 −16.4227 −16.3553 −16.4799 −16.4953 −16.7606 −16.9103 −17.2225 −17.6402 −18.0653 −18.5601 −19.01 −19.1982 −19.156 −18.7447 −18.2725 −17.5769 −16.9363 −16.3707 −15.8425 −15.4474 −15.1642 −14.9231 −14.8791 −14.8847 −14.9364 −15.1065 −15.2148 −15.2414 −15.0937 −14.8339 −14.3558 −13.7757 −13.0504 −12.3247 −11.6347 −10.9654 −10.2422 −9.95152 −9.51739 Angle (°) −92.0495 −114.478 −142.951 −164.185 −173.294 −178.57 176.8142 172.727 169.7664 166.4253 163.4457 160.784 158.6829 157.8074 157.3382 158.2929 160.1629 164.333 169.5526 177.6071 −173.627 −163.672 −154.484 −146.868 −140.357 −136.067 −133.128 −131.025 −130.097 −129.731 −130.057 −130.912 −132.738 −134.966 −138.423 −142.265 −147.094 −152.434 −157.56 −162.074 −166.117 −169.18 −171.219 −173.249 −174.775 −176.69 −177.613 −178.831 S21 Magnitude (dB) 19.91469 18.9406 18.34431 18.13374 18.0488 17.97824 17.91669 17.85356 17.77106 17.71131 17.66826 17.58888 17.53756 17.47488 17.44318 17.38821 17.33858 17.32871 17.27848 17.22524 17.19407 17.14779 17.1201 17.06239 17.00071 16.97464 16.91632 16.84092 16.80102 16.74106 16.68572 16.64527 16.56622 16.51404 16.45702 16.38871 16.3331 16.26873 16.2039 16.11548 16.03442 15.92646 15.82941 15.72571 15.58441 15.44684 15.38641 15.2557 Angle (°) 160.691 163.9441 167.4073 166.5362 163.4408 159.7115 155.6494 151.5874 147.4093 143.3218 139.1424 134.9062 130.7521 126.5829 122.3575 118.1946 114.0765 109.7247 105.5495 101.4425 97.28532 93.09047 88.86399 84.78041 80.71247 76.65373 72.6253 68.6308 64.69363 60.74876 56.76032 52.71256 48.69909 44.62054 40.56141 36.48298 32.32549 28.0511 23.84273 19.63339 15.32869 11.18556 6.975896 2.726895 −1.36477 −7.08335 −9.50947 −13.503 Rev. A | Page 5 of 20 S12 Magnitude (dB) −21.4134 −21.1763 −21.0719 −21.059 −21.0741 −21.0901 −21.1284 −21.1641 −21.2044 −21.2438 −21.2871 −21.3302 −21.3803 −21.4161 −21.4674 −21.5203 −21.5672 −21.6024 −21.6825 −21.7323 −21.7873 −21.8417 −21.8994 −21.9604 −22.0229 −22.0831 −22.1477 −22.2125 −22.2782 −22.3485 −22.4164 −22.4858 −22.5616 −22.636 −22.7184 −22.8123 −22.9021 −23.0024 −23.1015 −23.2085 −23.3318 −23.4494 −23.577 −23.7138 −23.8541 −24.0446 −24.1234 −24.2418 Angle (°) 19.08688 10.75632 3.454046 −2.10036 −5.56114 −8.54887 −11.3218 −13.9309 −16.5131 −19.0298 −21.5022 −23.9656 −26.4082 −28.8192 −31.2788 −33.7399 −36.1081 −38.6986 −41.0309 −43.4108 −45.7867 −48.1855 −50.5584 −52.8879 −55.1919 −57.4478 −59.6933 −61.938 −64.111 −66.3047 −68.5093 −70.6726 −72.9343 −75.1868 −77.4701 −79.8304 −82.0942 −84.4293 −86.7756 −89.1254 −91.426 −93.8454 −96.1196 −98.3778 −100.612 −103.673 −104.95 −107.053 S22 Magnitude (dB) −10.175 −12.7436 −14.8272 −15.7366 −15.9476 −15.9985 −15.9997 −15.9194 −15.8227 −15.7257 −15.5947 −15.6619 −15.644 −15.8311 −15.9907 −16.21 −16.539 −16.7579 −17.0431 −17.1957 −17.2297 −17.0968 −16.8241 −16.481 −16.0694 −15.6966 −15.4361 −15.2228 −15.209 −15.2585 −15.3514 −15.4628 −15.4514 −15.2627 −14.9704 −14.4379 −13.8431 −13.2863 −12.7034 −12.1263 −11.5679 −10.9616 −10.3638 −9.78722 −9.23037 −8.61459 −8.40319 −8.1407 Angle (°) −100.818 −124.228 −150.688 −169.056 −177.5 177.0591 172.8508 169.301 166.4768 163.7476 162.0291 160.4644 159.4497 159.6244 159.7403 160.9107 162.8989 165.3782 169.2425 174.945 −179.104 −171.974 −164.872 −158.228 −152.253 −147.411 −143.919 −141.803 −141.248 −142.511 −145.642 −150.396 −156.986 −164.185 −171.492 −178.173 175.3551 169.8835 164.8455 160.5459 156.6935 153.5414 151.0243 149.3781 148.452 148.1682 148.3894 148.9119 ADL5544 Frequency (MHz) 4700 4800 4900 5000 5100 5200 5300 5400 5500 5600 5700 5800 5900 6000 Data Sheet S11 Magnitude (dB) −9.15961 −8.81402 −8.53104 −8.30896 −8.09121 −7.92674 −7.79364 −7.6793 −7.61523 −7.60815 −7.54914 −7.51209 −7.46152 −7.35914 Angle (°) 179.4184 177.4327 175.2276 172.6355 170.0194 167.1306 163.9153 160.6589 156.9392 152.7976 148.5617 143.7768 138.6641 133.6743 S21 Magnitude (dB) 15.18857 15.08704 14.98061 14.92996 14.84603 14.7721 14.72301 14.64549 14.59131 14.53579 14.47484 14.45495 14.42222 14.38015 Angle (°) −17.5037 −21.4903 −25.462 −29.3613 −33.2282 −37.1236 −41.0236 −45.0881 −49.1815 −53.2876 −57.5187 −61.7253 −66.0417 −70.439 Rev. A | Page 6 of 20 S12 Magnitude (dB) −24.3599 −24.4618 −24.5534 −24.6449 −24.7131 −24.7652 −24.8151 −24.8399 −24.8628 −24.8758 −24.8597 −24.8296 −24.7902 −24.7398 Angle (°) −109.077 −111.079 −113.068 −114.946 −116.819 −118.67 −120.546 −122.534 −124.569 −126.604 −128.793 −131.021 −133.375 −135.849 S22 Magnitude (dB) −8.00124 −7.96813 −8.06461 −8.27561 −8.51734 −8.77718 −8.99346 −9.12197 −9.17338 −9.15423 −9.05211 −9.00726 −9.00598 −9.00546 Angle (°) 149.4702 149.7089 149.4032 148.5568 146.6025 143.5944 139.518 134.7305 129.7103 124.593 119.5068 114.4158 109.1347 103.4141 Data Sheet ADL5544 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS THERMAL RESISTANCE Table 3. Parameter Supply Voltage, VPOS Input Power (50 Ω Impedance) Internal Power Dissipation (Pad Soldered to Ground) Maximum Junction Temperature Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Table 4 lists the junction-to-air thermal resistance (θJA) and the junction-to-case thermal resistance (θJC) for the ADL5544. Rating 6.5 V 18 dBm 400 mW Table 4. Thermal Resistance Package Type 3-Lead SOT-89 (RK-3) 150°C −40°C to +105°C −65°C to +150°C θJC2 15 Unit °C/W Measured on the ADL5544 evaluation board. For more information about board layout, see the Soldering Information and Recommended PCB Land Pattern section. 2 Based on simulation with a standard JEDEC board per JESD51. 1 Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. θJA1 53 ESD CAUTION Rev. A | Page 7 of 20 ADL5544 Data Sheet PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS RFIN 1 ADL5544 GND 2 TOP VIEW (2) GND (Not to Scale) 11384-002 RFOUT 3 NOTES 1. THE EXPOSED PAD ENCOMPASSES PIN 2 AND THE TAB AT THE TOP SIDE OF THE PACKAGE. SOLDER THE EXPOSED PAD TO A LOW IMPEDANCE GROUND PLANE FOR ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND THERMAL TRANSFER. Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 5. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1 2 3 Mnemonic RFIN GND RFOUT EPAD Description RF Input. This pin requires a dc blocking capacitor. Ground. Connect this pin to a low impedance ground plane. RF Output and Supply Voltage. DC bias is provided to this pin through an inductor that is connected to the external power supply. The RF path requires a dc blocking capacitor. Exposed Pad. The exposed pad encompasses Pin 2 and the tab at the top side of the package. Solder the exposed pad to a low impedance ground plane for electrical grounding and thermal transfer. Rev. A | Page 8 of 20 Data Sheet ADL5544 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 500 MHz TO 4 GHz FREQUENCY BAND NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) 40 40 35 900MHz 35 700MHz 30 2140MHz OIP3 OIP3 (dBm) 25 20 GAIN 15 1900MHz 30 2600MHz 3500MHz 25 P1dB 4000MHz 10 20 5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 –12 11384-003 0 0.5 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 POUT PER TONE (dBm) Figure 3. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency 11384-006 NOISE FIGURE Figure 6. OIP3 vs. Output Power (POUT) and Frequency 19.0 0 18.5 –5 18.0 –40°C S-PARAMETERS (dB) 17.5 +25°C GAIN (dB) 17.0 16.5 16.0 +85°C 15.5 –10 S22 –15 –20 S12 S11 +105°C 15.0 –25 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) –30 0.5 –40°C +25°C 35 6.0 35 5.5 20 NOISE FIGURE (dB) +105°C –40°C +25°C 15 15 +105°C 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 +85°C 3.5 3.5 4.0 5 4.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) +105°C 4.5 4.0 +25°C 3.5 –40°C 3.0 10 10 3.0 +85°C OIP3 (dBm) 20 2.5 5.0 2.5 11384-005 P1dB (dBm) +85°C 5 0.5 40 25 25 2.0 Figure 7. Input Return Loss (S11), Output Return Loss (S22), and Reverse Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency 30 30 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 4. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature 40 1.0 2.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 8. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Temperature Figure 5. P1dB and OIP3 vs. Frequency and Temperature Rev. A | Page 9 of 20 4.0 11384-008 1.0 11384-004 14.0 0.5 11384-007 14.5 ADL5544 Data Sheet 100 MHz TO 500 MHz FREQUENCY BAND 35 35 NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) OIP3 30 33 25 20 OIP3 (dBm) 140MHz GAIN P1dB 15 31 350MHz 29 10 27 5 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 25 –12 11384-009 0 0.10 0.50 FREQUENCY (GHz) –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 POUT PER TONE (dBm) Figure 9. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency, Low Frequency Configuration 11384-012 NOISE FIGURE Figure 12. OIP3 vs. Output Power (POUT) and Frequency, Low Frequency Configuration 19.0 0 18.5 –5 +25°C –40°C S-PARAMETERS (dB) 18.0 GAIN (dB) 17.5 +85°C 17.0 +105°C 16.5 –10 S22 –15 S11 –20 S12 16.0 –25 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 FREQUENCY (GHz) –30 0.10 +25°C 35 –40°C 40 6.0 35 5.5 20 15 15 –40°C NOISE FIGURE (dB) +85°C 20 OIP3 (dBm) +85°C 25 +25°C 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.40 0.45 0.50 4.0 +85°C +105°C 3.5 +25°C 3.0 –40°C 10 0.15 0.35 4.5 +105°C 10 5 0.10 0.30 5.0 5 0.50 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.5 11384-011 P1dB (dBm) +105°C 25 0.25 Figure 13. Input Return Loss (S11), Output Return Loss (S22), and Reverse Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency, Low Frequency Configuration 30 30 0.20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 10. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature, Low Frequency Configuration 40 0.15 2.0 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 14. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Temperature, Low Frequency Configuration Figure 11. P1dB and OIP3 vs. Frequency and Temperature, Low Frequency Configuration Rev. A | Page 10 of 20 11384-014 0.15 11384-010 15.0 0.10 11384-013 15.5 Data Sheet ADL5544 4 GHz TO 6 GHz FREQUENCY BAND NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) 25 25 OIP3 20 23 15 21 OIP3 (dBm) 5000MHz GAIN 10 19 5800MHz P1dB 17 5 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 –12 11384-015 0 4.0 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 POUT PER TONE (dBm) Figure 15. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency, High Frequency Configuration 11384-018 NOISE FIGURE Figure 18. OIP3 vs. Output Power (POUT) and Frequency, High Frequency Configuration 16.0 0 15.5 –40°C 15.0 –5 +25°C S-PARAMETERS (dB) 14.5 GAIN (dB) 14.0 13.5 13.0 +85°C +105°C 12.5 S11 –10 S22 –15 –20 S12 12.0 –25 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) –30 4.0 11384-016 11.0 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 16. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature, High Frequency Configuration 11384-019 11.5 Figure 19. Input Return Loss (S11), Output Return Loss (S22), and Reverse Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency, High Frequency Configuration 40 40 35 35 8.0 7.5 7.0 30 30 25 +105°C 20 20 +25°C 15 15 OIP3 (dBm) +85°C 25 NOISE FIGURE (dB) –40°C –40°C 10 6.5 +85°C +105°C 6.0 5.5 +25°C 5.0 4.5 –40°C 10 4.0 5 5 0 4.0 4.2 4.4 3.5 +105°C 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 0 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 17. P1dB and OIP3 vs. Frequency and Temperature, High Frequency Configuration 3.0 4.0 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 20. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Temperature, High Frequency Configuration Rev. A | Page 11 of 20 6.0 11384-020 +85°C 11384-017 P1dB (dBm) +25°C ADL5544 Data Sheet 70 63 68 61 66 59 5.25V 57 5.00V 55 4.75V 53 64 62 60 5.25V 58 56 5.00V 49 54 4.75V 47 52 51 45 –40 –30 –20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 TEMPERATURE (°C) 50 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 POUT (dBm) Figure 21. Supply Current vs. Temperature 11384-024 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 65 11384-021 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) GENERAL Figure 24. Supply Current vs. POUT at 900 MHz 60 61 59 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) 40 30 20 10 55 +25°C 53 +85°C 51 +105°C 49 –40°C 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 GAIN (dB) 45 –16 –14 –12 –10 –8 –6 –4 –2 0 11384-022 17.0 Figure 22. Gain Distribution at 900 MHz 16 40 14 35 12 30 PERCENTAGE (%) 45 10 8 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 20 15 2 5 11384-023 10 P1dB (dBm) 6 25 4 16.9 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 17.9 18.0 4 Figure 25. Supply Current vs. POUT and Temperature at 900 MHz 18 0 2 POUT (dBm) 11384-100 47 0 PERCENTAGE (%) 57 Figure 23. P1dB Distribution at 900 MHz 0 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 OIP3 (dBm) Figure 26. OIP3 Distribution at 900 MHz, POUT = −7 dBm per Tone Rev. A | Page 12 of 20 11384-025 PERCENTAGE (%) 50 Data Sheet ADL5544 0 70 –10 60 –20 HARMONICS (dBc) 40 30 –30 –40 H2 –50 –60 20 H3 –70 10 0 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 3.1 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 3.2 –90 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 28. Single-Tone Harmonics vs. Frequency, POUT = 0 dBm Figure 27. Noise Figure Distribution at 900 MHz Rev. A | Page 13 of 20 11384-027 –80 11384-026 PERCENTAGE (%) 50 ADL5544 Data Sheet APPLICATIONS INFORMATION BASIC CONNECTIONS GND VPOS 10µF C5 C7 C2 C8 P1dB, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION P1dB, LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION NOISE FIGURE, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION NOISE FIGURE, LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION 10 5 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 Figure 30. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency, 100 MHz to 500 MHz, Comparison of Performance with the Optimized Settings and the Default Configuration 3 L1 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) RFOUT 11384-028 C1 2 RFOUT GND RFIN RFIN C4 100pF 1 20 0 0.10 1nF ADL5544 OIP3, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION OIP3, LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION GAIN, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION GAIN, LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION 25 0 Figure 29. Basic Connections S11, S11, S22, S22, S12, S12, A 5 V dc bias is supplied to the amplifier through the bias inductor connected to RFOUT (Pin 3). The bias voltage must be decoupled using 100 pF, 1 nF, and 10 µF power supply decoupling capacitors. The typical current consumption for the ADL5544 is 55 mA. At low and high frequencies, the device exhibits improved performance with the suggested setup configuration listed in Table 6. Figure 30 to Figure 33 provide a comparison of the performance of the device at the 100 MHz to 500 MHz and 4 GHz to 6 GHz bands when driven with the optimal setup configuration and the default setup configuration. S-PARAMETERS (dB) –5 DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION LOW FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION –10 –15 –20 –25 –30 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 31. Return Loss and Reverse Isolation, 100 MHz to 500 MHz, Comparison of Performance with the Optimized Settings and the Default Configuration Table 6. Recommended Components for Basic Connections Frequency Band 100 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 4 GHz (default) 4 GHz to 6 GHz AC Coupling Capacitors (0402) C1 C2 100 nF 100 nF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF DC Bias Inductor (0603HP) L1 1000 nH 100 nH 12 nH Rev. A | Page 14 of 20 High Frequency Matching Capacitors (0402) C7 C8 Do not install Do not install Do not install Do not install 0.1 pF 0.1 pF 11384-030 (2) GND C6 30 11384-029 Figure 29 shows the basic connections for operating the ADL5544. The device supports operation from 30 MHz to 6 GHz. However, for optimal performance at lower and higher frequency bands, the board configuration must be adjusted. Table 6 lists the recommended board configuration to operate the device at various frequency bands. NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) 35 Data Sheet ADL5544 SOLDERING INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED PCB LAND PATTERN 20 Figure 34 shows the recommended land pattern for the ADL5544. To minimize thermal impedance, the exposed pad on the underside of the SOT-89 package is soldered to a ground plane, along with Pin 2. If multiple ground layers exist, stitch the layers together using vias. OIP3, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION OIP3, HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION GAIN, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION GAIN, HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION 15 10 1.80mm 5 0 4.0 P1dB, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION P1dB, HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION NOISE FIGURE, DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION NOISE FIGURE, HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) 11384-031 NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) 25 Figure 32. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency, 4 GHz to 6 GHz, Comparison of Performance with the Optimized Settings and the Default Configuration 0.635mm 0.762mm 0 3.48mm 5.37mm 0.20mm –10 –15 S11, S11, S22, S22, S12, S12, –20 DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION DEFAULT SETUP CONFIGURATION HIGH FREQUENCY CONFIGURATION 0.62mm 0.86mm –25 1.27mm 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 33. Return Loss and Reverse Isolation, 4 GHz to 6 GHz, Comparison of Performance with the Optimized Settings and the Default Configuration 0.86mm 1.50mm 3.00mm 11384-101 –30 4.0 11384-032 S-PARAMETERS (dB) –5 Figure 34. Recommended Land Pattern The land pattern on the ADL5544 evaluation board provides a measured thermal resistance (θJA) of 53°C/W. To measure θJA, the temperature at the top of the SOT-89 package is found with an IR temperature gun. Thermal simulation suggests a junction temperature 10°C higher than the top-of-package temperature. With additional measurements of the ambient temperature and I/O power, θJA can be determined. Rev. A | Page 15 of 20 ADL5544 Data Sheet OPERATION DOWN TO 30 MHz 32 +25°C 31 –40°C 30 OIP3 (dBm) To operate the ADL5544 at frequencies below 100 MHz, a feedback network must be implemented between the input and output ports of the device to ensure stability. Figure 35 shows a sample configuration used to evaluate the device at frequencies below 100 MHz. Figure 36 to Figure 38 demonstrate the performance of the device in this configuration. GND VPOS +85°C 29 +105°C 28 GND C6 27 10µF C5 26 –9 1nF 2 RFOUT 3 L1 1000nH –1 Figure 39 shows a plot of the adjacent channel power ratio (ACPR) vs. POUT for the ADL5544. The signal type used is a single wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) carrier (Test Model 1-64) at 2140 MHz. This signal is generated by a very low ACPR source. ACPR is measured at the output by a high dynamic range spectrum analyzer that incorporates an instrument noise-correction function. Figure 35. Setup for Low Frequency Operation Down to 30 MHz 40 OIP3 0 20 GAIN 15 P1dB 10 5 NOISE FIGURE 0 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) Figure 36. Noise Figure, Gain, P1dB, and OIP3 vs. Frequency, 30 MHz to 100 MHz –10 –20 –30 –40 –50 –60 –70 –80 –20 –15 –10 –5 0 5 0 Figure 39. ACPR vs. POUT, Single W-CDMA Carrier (Test Model 1-64) at 2140 MHz –5 The ADL5544 achieves an ACPR of −80 dBc at an output power level of −7 dBm, at which point device noise and not distortion begins to dominate the power in the adjacent channels. At an output power level of 0 dBm, ACPR is still very low at −63 dBc. –10 S11 S22 –15 –20 S12 –25 –30 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) 11384-036 S-PARAMETERS (dB) POUT (dBm) 11384-038 25 ACPR @ 5MHz CARRIER OFFSET (dBc) 30 11384-035 NOISE FIGURE, GAIN, P1dB, OIP3 (dB, dBm) –3 W-CDMA ACPR PERFORMANCE RFOUT RF CF 1500Ω 10nF 35 –5 Figure 38. OIP3 vs. POUT at 30 MHz C2 100nF C1 100nF –7 POUT PER TONE (dBm) 11384-034 RFIN C4 100pF 1 GND RFIN ADL5544 11384-037 (2) Figure 37. Return Loss and Reverse Isolation, 30 MHz to 100 MHz Rev. A | Page 16 of 20 Data Sheet ADL5544 EVALUATION BOARD Figure 40 shows the ADL5544 evaluation board layout. Figure 41 shows the schematic for the evaluation board. The board is powered by a single 5 V supply. Table 7 lists the components used on the evaluation board. Power can be applied to the board through clip-on leads (VSUP, GND). GND VSUP (2) GND C6 10µF C5 1nF 3 L1 100nH RFOUT C2 100pF 11384-039 Figure 41. Evaluation Board Schematic Figure 40. Evaluation Board Layout (Top) Table 7. Evaluation Board Configuration Options Component C1, C2 L1 VSUP and GND C4, C5, C6 Function AC coupling capacitors DC bias inductor Clip-on terminals for power supply Power supply decoupling capacitors Default Value 100 pF, 0402 100 nH, 0603 (Coilcraft 0603HP or equivalent) C4: 100 pF, 0603 C5: 1 nF, 0603 C6: 10 μF, 1206 Rev. A | Page 17 of 20 11384-040 C1 100pF 2 RFOUT RFIN C4 100pF 1 GND RFIN ADL5544 ADL5544 Data Sheet OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 1.75 1.55 (2) 4.25 3.94 1 2 2.413 2.380 2.337 2.60 2.30 3 1.20 0.75 1.50 TYP 1.270 1.252 1.219 BOTTOM VIEW 0.635 0.569 0.508 3.00 TYP TOP VIEW 2.29 2.14 4.60 4.40 1.60 1.40 0.44 0.35 PKG-003480 0.52 0.32 COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS TO-243 09-12-2013-C END VIEW 0.56 0.36 Figure 42. 3-Lead Small Outline Transistor Package [SOT-89] (RK-3) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model 1 ADL5544ARKZ-R7 ADL5544-EVALZ 1 Temperature Range −40°C to +105°C −40°C to +105°C Package Description 3-Lead SOT-89, 7“ Tape and Reel Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. Rev. A | Page 18 of 20 Package Option RK-3 Data Sheet ADL5544 NOTES Rev. A | Page 19 of 20 ADL5544 Data Sheet NOTES ©2013 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D11384-0-11/13(A) Rev. A | Page 20 of 20