MICROSEMI LX5510-LQ

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LX5510
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P R O D U C T S
InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P RELIMINARY D ATA S HEET
KEY FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
For +19dBm OFDM output power
(64QAM, 54Mbps), the PA provides a
low EVM (Error-Vector Magnitude) of
3.0%, and consumes 120mA total DC
current with the nominal 3.3V bias.
With increased bias of 4.5V EVM is ~
5% at 23dBm.
The LX5510 is available in a 16-pin
3mmx3mm micro-lead package (MLP).
The compact footprint, low profile, and
excellent thermal capability of the MLP
package makes the LX5510 an ideal
solution for medium-gain power
amplifier requirements for IEEE
802.11b/g applications
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: http://www.microsemi.com
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Advanced InGaP HBT
2.4 – 2.5GHz Operation
Single-Polarity 3.3V Supply
Low Quiescent Current Icq
~65mA
Power Gain ~20dB @ 2.45GHz
and Pout = 19dBm
Total Current 120mA for Pout =
19dBm @ 2.45GHz OFDM
EVM ~ 3.0% for 64QAM /
54Mbps and Pout = 19dBm
Small Footprint (3x3mm2)
Low Profile (0.9mm)
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The LX5510 is a power amplifier
optimized for WLAN applications in
the 2.4-2.5GHz frequency range. The
PA is implemented as a two-stage
monolithic microwave integrated
circuit (MMIC) with active bias and
input/output pre-matching.
The device is manufactured with an
InGaP/GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar
Transistor
(HBT)
IC
process
(MOCVD). With single low voltage
supply of 3.3V 20dB power gain
between 2.4-2.5GHz, at a low
quiescent current of 65mA.
APPLICATIONS
ƒ IEEE 802.11b/g
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
LX5510
PACKAGE ORDER
INFO
Plastic MLPQ
LQ 16 pin
LX5510-LQ
Note: Available in Tape & Reel.
Append the letter “T” to the part number.
(i.e. LX5510-LQT)
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LX5510
I N T E G R A T E D
InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P R O D U C T S
P RELIMINARY D ATA S HEET
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
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13 14 15 16
12
*
1
11
2
10
3
4
9
8
7
6
GND
RF IN
RF IN
GND
5
GND
VB1
VB2
GND
Note: Exceeding these ratings could cause damage to the device. All voltages are with respect to
Ground. Currents are positive into, negative out of specified terminal.
x denotes respective pin designator 1, 2, or 3
VCC
VC2
RF OUT
RF OUT
GND
GND
VC1
GND
DC Supply Voltage, RF off ...............................................................................6V
Collector Current ........................................................................................400mA
Total Power Dissipation....................................................................................2W
RF Input Power........................................................................................... 15dBm
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ max) .................................................. 150°C
Operation Ambient Temperature ...................................................-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature....................................................................-60°C to +150°C
PACKAGE PIN OUT
* Pad is Ground
LQ PACKAGE
(Bottom View)
FUNCTIONAL PIN DESCRIPTION
Name
Description
RF IN
RF input for the power amplifier. This pin is DC-shorted to GND but AC-coupled to the transistor base of the first
stage.
VB1
Bias current control voltage for the first stage.
VB2
Bias current control voltage for the second stage. The VB2 pin can be connected with the first stage control
voltage (VB1) into a single reference voltage (referred to as Vref) through an external resistor bridge.
VCC
Supply voltage for the bias reference and control circuits. This pin can be combined with both VC1 and VC2
pins, resulting in a single supply voltage (referred to as Vc).
RF OUT
RF output for the power amplifier.
Power supply for first stage amplifier. The VC1 feedline should be terminated with a 4pF bypass capacitor 50mil
apart from the device, followed by a 8.2nH blocking inductor at the supply side. This pin can be combined with
VC2 and VCC pins, resulting in a single supply voltage (referred to as Vc).
VC2
Power supply for second stage amplifier. The VC2 feedline should be driven with a 8.2nH AC blocking inductor
and 1uF bypass capacitor. This pin can be combined with VC1 and VCC pins, resulting in a single supply
voltage (referred to as Vc).
GND
The center metal base of the MLP package provides both DC and RF ground as well as heat sink for the power
amplifier.
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PACKAGE DATA
VC1
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P R O D U C T S
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Frequency Range
Symbol
Test Conditions
f
Power Gain at Pout = 19dBm
Gp
EVM at Pout = 19dBm
Total Current at Pout = 19dBm
Min
2.4
64QAM / 54Mbps
≤
70°C except where
LX5510
Typ
Max
2.5
Units
GHz
20
dB
3.0
%
Ictotal
120
mA
Quiescent Current
Icq
65
mA
Bias Control Reference Current
Iref
For Icq = 65mA
1.2
mA
Small-Signal Gain
20
dB
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation Over
Temperature
Input Return Loss
∆S21
S21
Over 100MHz
±0.5
dB
∆S21
-40°C to +85°C
TBD
dB
10
dB
Output Return Loss
S22
10
dB
Reverse Isolation
S12
-40
dB
-60
dBc
-50
dBc
TBD
dB
S11
Second Harmonic
Pout = 19dBm
Third Harmonic
Pout = 19dbm
Noise Figure
NF
Ramp-On Time
tON
10 ~ 90%
100
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Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications apply over the operating ambient temperature 0°C ≤ TA
otherwise noted and the following test conditions: Vc = 3.3V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA, TA = 25°C
ns
Note: All measured data was obtained on a 10mil GETEK evaluation board without heat sink.
ELECTRICALS
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InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P R O D U C T S
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S PARAMETER (3.3V)
POWER SWEEP
m7
freq=2.500GHz
dB(S (2,1))=18.846
m2
freq=2.450GHz
dB(S (2,1))=19.421
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m1
freq=2.400GHz
dB(S (2,1))=19.788
m7
-10
m1
m2
dB(S (2,1))
dB(S (1,1))
30
dB(S (2,2))
dB(S (1,2))
40
20
10
0
-20
-30
-40
-50
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
Fre quency GHz
Figure 2 – Power Sweep
(Vc = 3.3V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA)
Figure 1 – S-Parameter Data
(VC = 3.3V, VREF = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA)
EVM DATA
ACP DATA
CURRENT_3.3V
ACP_30MHz
180
7
170
6
160
5
150
4
140
3
130
2
120
1
110
0
-40
-42.5
-45
100
17
18
19
20
ACP (dBc)
8
Current (mA)
EVM (%)
EVM_PA_ONLY
-47.5
-50
-52.5
-55
17
21
18
19
20
21
Output Power (dBm)
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 3 – EVM Data with 54Mbps 64QAM OFDM
(Vc = 3.3V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA, Frequency = 2.45GHz)
Figure 4 – ACP Data with 54Mbps 64QAM OFDM
(VC = 3.3V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA, Frequency = 2.45GHz)
CCK SPECTRUM
S PARAMETER (4.5V)
m1
freq=2.400GHz
S21 (dB)=20.041
m7
freq=2.500GHz
S21 (dB)=19.143
m2
freq=2.450GHz
S21 (dB)=19.710
dB(S (2,2))
dB(S (1,2))
m1
m2
m7
30
20
10
GRAPHS
dB(S (2,1))
dB(S (1,1))
40
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
2.0
Figure 5 – Spectrum with 23dBm 11Mb/s CCK
(Vc = 3.3V, Vref =2.85V, Icq = 65mA, Ic = 180mA, Freq = 2.45GHz)
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2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
fre quency (GHz)
Figure 6 – S-Parameter Data
(Vc = 4.5V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA)
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InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P R O D U C T S
P RELIMINARY D ATA S HEET
EVM DATA
EVM (%)
8
180
7
170
6
160
5
150
4
140
3
130
2
120
1
110
0
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CURRENT_4.5V
EVM_PA_ONLY
Current (mA)
POWER SWEEP
100
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 7 – Power Sweep
(Vc = 4.5V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA)
Figure 8 – EVM Data with 54Mbps 64QAM OFDM
(Vc = 4.5V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq =65mA, Frequency =2.45GHz)
ACP DATA
CCK SPECTRUM
ACP_30MHz
-45
-47.5
ACP (dBc)
-50
-52.5
-55
-57.5
-60
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 9 – ACP Data with 54Mbps 64QAM OFDM
(Vc = 4.5V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA, Frequency = 2.45GHz)
Figure 10 – Spectrum with 23dBm 11Mb/s CCK
(Vc = 4.5V, Vref = 2.85V, Icq = 65mA, Ic = 180mA, Freq = 2.45GHz)
GRAPHS
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InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P R O D U C T S
P RELIMINARY D ATA S HEET
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
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LQ
16-Pin MLPQ Plastic (3x3mm EP)
D
b
D2
E
E2
e
K
L
A
A1
Dim
A
A1
A3
b
D
E
e
D2
E2
K
L
MILLIMETERS
MIN
MAX
0.80
1.00
0
0.05
0.18
0.30
0.18
0.30
3.00 BSC
3.00 BSC
0.5 BSC
1.50
1.80
1.50
1.80
0.2
0.35
0.45
INCHES
MIN
MAX
0.031
0.039
0
0.002
0.007
0.012
0.007
0.012
0.118 BSC
0.118 BSC
0.020 BSC
0.051
0.061
0.051
0.061
0.008
0.012
0.020
A3
Note:
1. Dimensions do not include mold flash or protrusions; these shall not exceed 0.155mm(.006”) on any side. Lead dimension shall not
include solder coverage.
MECHANICALS
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LX5510
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InGaP HBT 2.4 – 2.5 GHz Power Amplifier
P RELIMINARY D ATA S HEET
NOTES
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NOTES
PRODUCT PRELIMINARY DATA – Information contained in this document is pre-production data,
and is proprietary to Microsemi. It may not be modified in any way without the express written
consent of Microsemi. Product referred to herein is not guaranteed to achieve preliminary or
production status and product specifications, configurations, and availability may change at any time.
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