AWT6638 HELP3DCTM (Band 8) LTE/WCDMA Linear PA Module PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 FEATURES • WCDMA/HSPA, LTE Compliant • 3rd generation HELPTM Technology • High Efficiency: (R99 waveform) • 40 % @ POUT = +28.5 dBm AWT6638 • 22 % @ POUT = +17 dBm • Simpler Calibration with only 2 Bias Modes • Optimized for SMPS Supply • Low Quiescent Current: 9 mA • Low Leakage Current in Shutdown Mode: <5 µA • Internal Voltage Regulator • Integrated “daisy chainable” directional couplers with CPLIN and CPLOUT Ports • Optimized for a 50 Ω System • Low Profile Miniature Surface Mount Package • Internal DC blocks IN/OUT RF ports • 1.8 V Control Logic • RoHS Compliant Package, 260 oC MSL-3 and standby time. 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. APPLICATIONS • 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Surface Mount Module WCDMA/HSPA/LTE 900 MHz Band Wireless Handsets and Data Devices GND at Slug (pad) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The AWT6638 PA is designed to provide highly linear output for WCDMA and LTE handsets and data devices with high efficiency at both high and low power modes. This HELP3DCTM PA can be used with an external switch mode power supply (SMPS) to improve its efficiency and reduce current consumption further at medium and low output powers. A “daisy chainable” directional coupler is integrated in the module thus eliminating the need of external couplers. The device is manufactured on an advanced InGaP HBT MMIC technology offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature stability, and ruggedness. There are two selectable bias modes that optimize efficiency for different output power levels, and a shutdown mode with low leakage current, which increases handset talk VBATT 1 RFIN 2 VMODE2 (N/C) 3 VMODE1 VEN 02/2012 10 VCC 9 RFOUT 8 CPLIN 4 7 GND 5 6 CPLOUT CPL Bias Control Voltage Regulation Figure 1: Block Diagram AWT6638 VBATT 1 10 RFIN 2 9 RFOUT VMODE2 (N/C) 3 8 CPLIN VMODE1 4 7 GND VEN 5 6 CPLOUT Figure 2: Pinout (X-ray Top View) Table 1: Pin Description PIN NAME DESCRIPTION 1 VBATT Battery Voltage 2 RFIN RF Input 3 2 VMODE2 (N/C) No Connection Mode Control Voltage 1 4 VMODE1 5 VEN 6 CPLOUT 7 GND Ground 8 CPLIN Coupler Input 9 RFOUT RF Output 10 VCC PA Enable Voltage Coupler Output Supply Voltage PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 VCC AWT6638 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, VENABLE) 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) +0.5 +3.4 +4.35 V POUT +28.5 dBm Battery Voltage (VBATT) +3.1 +3.4 +4.35 V POUT +28.5 dBm Enable Voltage (VENABLE) +1.35 0 +1.8 0 +3.1 +0.5 V PA "on" PA "shut down" Mode Control Voltage (VMODE1) +1.35 0 +1.8 - +3.1 +0.5 V Low Bias Mode High Bias Mode 27.7(1) 26.7(1) 26.7(1) 16.2(1) 15.2(1) 15.2(1) 28.5 27.5 27.5 17 16 16 28.5 27.5 27.5 17 16 16 dBm -30 - +90 °C RF Output Power (POUT) R99 WCDMA, HPM HSPA (MPR=0), HPM LTE, HPM R99 WCDMA, LPM HSPA (MPR=0), LPM LTE, LPM Case Temperature (TC) COMMENTS 3GPP TS 34.121-1, Rel 8, Table C.11.1.3 for WCDMA SUBTEST 1 TS 36.101 Rel 8 for LTE 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 Vcc = +3.1 V, Pout is derated by 0.8 dB. 3 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 Table 4: Electrical Specifications - WCDMA Operation (R99 waveform) (TC = +25 °C, VCC = +3.4 V, VBATT = +3.4 V, VENABLE = +1.8 V, 50 Ω system) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT 25 13 29 16 31 18 ACLR1 at 5 MHz offset (1) - -41 -41 ACLR2 at 10 MHz offset - Power-Added Efficiency (1) COMMENTS POUT VMODE1 dB +28.5 dBm +17 dBm 0V 1.8 V -38 -38 dBc +28.5 dBm +17 dBm 0V 1.8 V -57 -56 -48 -48 dBc +28.5 dBm +17 dBm 0V 1.8 V - 40 22 - % +28.5 dBm +17 dBm 0V 1.8 V Quiescent Current (Icq) Low Bias Mode - 9 13 mA VMODE1 = +1.8 V Mode Control Current - 0.1 0.25 mA through VMODE pin, VMODE1 = +1.8 V Enable Current - 0.4 0.6 mA through VENABLE pin BATT Current - 3.0 5 mA through VBATT pin, VMODE1 = +1.8 V Leakage Current - 4 - µA VBATT = +4.2 V, VCC = +4.2 V, VENABLE = 0 V, VMODE1 = 0 V - -133 -131 dBm/Hz POUT < +28.5 dBm, VMODE1 = 0V - -138 -136 dBm/Hz POUT < 17 dBm, VMODE1 = +1.8 V Harmonics 2fo 3fo, 4fo - -40 -60 -35 -45 dBc Input Impedance - - - VSWR Coupling Factor - 19 - dB Directivity - 20 - dB Coupler IN-OUT Daisy Chain Insertion Loss - 0.25 - dB 698 MHz to 2620 MHz Pin 8 to 6 Shutdown Mode Gain Noise in Receive Band(2) Spurious Output Level (all spurious outputs) Load mismatch stress with no permanent degradation or failure - - -70 dBc P OUT < +28.5 dBm In-band load VSWR < 5:1 Out-of-band load VSWR < 10:1 Applies over all operating conditions 8:1 - - VSWR Applies over full operating range Notes: (1) ACLR and Efficiency measured at 897.5 MHz. (2) Noise measured at 925 MHz to 960 MHz. 4 POUT < +28.5 dBm PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 Table 5: Electrical Specifications- LTE Operation (RB = 12, START = 0, QPSK) (TC = +25 °C, VCC = VBATT = +3.4 V, VENABLE = +1.8 V, 50 Ω system) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT 25 13 29 16 31 18 ACLR E-UTRA at 10 MHz offset - -38 -38 ACLR1 UTRA (1) at 7.5 MHz offset - ACLR2 UTRA at 12.5 MHz offset Power-Added Efficiency (1) Gain Spurious Output Level (all spurious outputs) Load mismatch stress with no permanent degradation or failure COMMENTS POUT VMODE1 dB +27.5 dBm +16 dBm 0V 1.8 V - dBc +27.5 dBm +16 dBm 0V 1.8 V -39 -39 - dBc +27.5 dBm +16 dBm 0V 1.8 V - -60 -60 - dBc +27.5 dBm +16 dBm 0V 1.8 V - 36.5 20 - % +27.5 dBm +16 dBm 0V 1.8 V - - <-70 8:1 - - dBc POUT +27.5 dBm In-band load VSWR < 5:1 Out-of-band load VSWR < 10:1 Applies over all operating conditions VSWR Applies over full operating range Notes: (1) ACLR and Efficiency measured at 897.5 MHz. 5 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 PERFORMANCE DATA PLOTS: (WCDMA Operation at 898 MHz and 50 V system) 4: WCDMA Gain (dB) (dB) over Temperature Figure Figure 3: WCDMA Gain over Temperature (Vbatt=Vcc=3.4V) (VBATT = VCC = 3.4 V) 35 30 -30C 3.4Vcc 25C 3.2Vcc 25C 3.4Vcc 30 25C 3.4Vcc 90C 3.4Vcc 25C 4.2Vcc 25C 3.0Vcc 25 25 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) Figure 4: 5: WCDMA Gain(dB) (dB) over Voltage Figure WCDMA Gain over Voltage ) = 25 8C) (TC(Tc=25C 20 20 15 10 0 5 10 15 20 25 15 30 0 Pout (dBm) 25C 3.4Vcc 45 90C 3.4Vcc 40 20 25 30 25C 3.2Vcc 25C 3.4Vcc 25C 4.2Vcc 35 30 Efficiency Efficiency (%) 15 Figure 7: WCDMAPAE PAE (%) over Voltage Figure 6: WCDMA (%) over Voltage (Tc=25C) (TC = 25 8C) 50 -30 3.4cc 40 10 Pout (dBm) Figure 6: WCDMAPAE PAE (%) Temperature Figure 5: WCDMA (%)over over Temperature (Vbatt=Vcc=3.4V) (VBATT = VCC = 3.4 V) 50 5 20 25C 3.0Vcc 30 25 20 15 10 10 5 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 0 30 5 10 8: WCDMA ACRL1(dBc) (dBc) over Temperature Figure 7:Figure WCDMA ACLR1 over Temperature (VBATT(Vbatt=Vcc=3.4V) = VCC = 3.4 V) -25 ACLR1 (5MHz dBc) ACLR1 (5MHz dBc) -35 -40 -45 25 30 25C 3.2Vcc -30 -50 25C 3.4Vcc 25C 4.2Vcc -35 25C 3.0Vcc -40 -45 -50 -55 -55 0 5 10 15 Pout (dBm) 6 -25 25C 3.4Vcc 90C 3.4Vcc 20 Figure Figure 8: WCDMA ACLR1 (dBc) Voltage 9: WCDMA ACLR1 (dBc) overover Voltage = 25 8C) (TC(Tc=25C) -30C 3.4Vcc -30 15 Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) 20 25 30 -60 0 5 10 15 Pout (dBm) PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 20 25 30 AWT6638 APPLICATION INFORMATION To ensure proper performance, refer to all related Application Notes on the ANADIGICS web site: http://www.anadigics.com Shutdown Mode The power amplifier may be placed in a shutdown mode by applying logic low levels (see Operating Ranges table) to the VENABLE and VMODE1 voltages. Bias Modes The power amplifier may be placed in either a Low Bias mode or a High Bias mode by applying the appropriate logic level (see Operating Ranges table) to VMODE1. The Bias Control table lists the recommended modes of operation for various applications. VMODE2 is not necessary for this PA. Two operating modes are available to optimize current consumption. High Bias/High Power operating mode is for POUT levels > 16 dBm. At around 17 dBm output power, the PA can be “Mode Switched” to Low power mode for lowest quiescent current consumption. Vcontrols Venable/Vmode(s) On Sequence Start T_0N = 0µ Rise/Fall Max 1µS Defined at 10% to 90% of Min/Max Voltage Off Sequence Start T_0FF = 0µ ON Sequence OFF Sequence RFIN notes 1,2 VEN VCC note 1 T_0N+1µS T_0N+3µS T_0FF+2µS T_0FF+3µS Referenced After 90% of Rise Time Referenced Before10% of Fall Time Figure 9: Recommended ON/OFF Timing Sequence Notes: (1) Level might be changed after RF is ON. (2) RF OFF defined as PIN ≤ -30 dBm. (3) Switching simultaneously between VMODE and VEN is not recommended. Table 6: Bias Control (UMTS) POUT LEVELS BIAS MDOE VENABLE VMODE1 VCC VBATT High power (High Bias Mode) > +16 dBm High +1.8 V 0V 1.5 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V Med/low power (Low Bias Mode) +17 dBm Low +1.8 V +1.8 V 0.5 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V - Shutdown 0V 0V 0.5 - 4.35 V > 3.1 V APPLICATION Shutdown 7 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 VBATT VCC C5 2.2 µF C1 33pF C2 0.1µF GND at slug 1 2 RFIN VMODE1 VEN VBATT VCC RFIN RFOUT 10 9 3 VMODE2 (N/C) CPLIN 8 4 VMODE1 GND 7 5 VEN RFOUT CPLIN CPLOUT 6 CPLOUT C4 0.01 µF RFIN VCC GND GND VBATT Figure 10: Evaluation Circuit Schematic C6 C1 RFOUT C3 C2 CPLOUT VMODE1 VEN GND GND VMODE2 C4 CPLIN Figure 11: Evaluation Board Layout 8 C3 2.2µF ceramic PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 HELP3DCTM The AWT6638 power amplifier module is based on ANADIGICS proprietary HELP3DC™ technology. The PA is designed to operate up to 17 dBm in the low power mode, thus eliminating the need for three gain state, while still maintaining low quiescent current and high efficiency in low and medium power levels. Average weighted efficiency can be increased by using an external switch mode power supply (SMPS) or DC/DC converter to reduce VCC. The directional “daisy chainable” coupler is integrated within the PA module, therefore there is no need for external couplers. The AWT6638 has an integrated voltage regulator, which eliminates the need for an external constant voltage source. The PA is turn on/off is controlled by VEN pin. A single VMODE control logic (VMODE1) is needed to operate this device. AWT6638 requires only two calibration sweeps for system calibration, thus saving calibration time. Figure 11 shows one application example on mobile board. C1 and C2 are RF bypass caps and should be placed nearby pin 1 and pin 10. Bypass caps C4 and C5 may not be needed. Also a “T” matching topology is recommended at PA RFIN and RFOUT ports to provide matching between input TX Filter and Duplexer / Isolator. SMPS VBATT C6 GND RFIN C1 C2 GND at slug GND TX filter Input Matching VBATT VCC RFIN RFOUT VMODE2 CPL IN VMODE1 C5 VEN GND GND RFOUT 50Ω CPLOUT GND To Detector PA_R0 PA_0N C4 GND Figure 12: Typical Application Circuit 9 GND Duplexer GND BB C3 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 Output Matching AWT6638 PACKAGE OUTLINE Figure 13: Package Outline - 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Surface Mount Module Figure 14: Branding Specification Package 10 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 PCB AND STENCIL DESIGN GUIDELINE Figure 15: Recommended PCB Layout Information 11 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 COMPONENT PACKAGING Pin 1 Figure 16: Carrier Tape Figure 17: Reel 12 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012 AWT6638 ORDERING INFORMATION ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE RANGE AWT6638Q7 -30 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 AWT6638P9 -30 oC to +90 oC RoHS Compliant 10 Pin 3 mm x 3 mm x 1 mm Partial Tape and Reel Surface Mount Module PACKAGE DESCRIPTION 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. 13 PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET - Rev 1.3 02/2012