AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Features Product Information Product Description Functional Diagram 50 – 1000 MHz 19 dB Gain +22 dBm P1dB +42 dBm OIP3 1.8 dB Noise Figure Single Voltage Supply (+5 V) Lead-free/Green/RoHScompliant SOT-89 Package • MTTF > 1000 years The AH31 is a high dynamic range amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package. The combination of low noise figure, high gain, and high output IP3 is ideal as an IF amplifier for receiver and transmitter applications. GND Applications The MMIC amplifier based on GaAs MESFET technology can be configured for IF and RF applications with various current and next generation wireless technologies. • • • • • • • • High linearity and low-noise amplifier following a mixer • High performance amplifier in IF path of TX/RX systems The device combines dependable performance with consistent quality to maintain MTTF values exceeding 1000 years at mounting temperatures of +85°C and is available in both the standard SOT-89 package and the environmentally-friendly lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant and green SOT-89 package. All devices are 100% RF & DC tested. Specifications (1) Parameter Operational Bandwidth Test Frequency Gain Output P1dB Output IP3 (2) Supply Voltage Operating Current Range 4 1 2 3 RF IN GND RF OUT Function Input Output/Bias Ground Pin No. 1 3 2, 4 Typical Performance (3) Units Min MHz MHz dB dBm dBm V mA Typ 50 +37 120 240 19 +22 +42 +5 150 Max Parameter Units 1000 Frequency S21 S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 Noise Figure 180 1. Test conditions : T = 25ºC, Vdd = +5 V, 50 Ω system. 2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +10 dBm/tone separated by 1 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule. MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dB Typical 75 19 -25 -25 +22 +42 2.4 170 19 -13 -20 +22 +42 1.8 240 19 -15 -17 +22 +42 1.8 500 18 -15 -10 +22 +42 1.7 900 16.8 -14 -11 +21 +41 2.1 3. Typical parameters reflect performance in an application circuit. Ordering Information Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature DC Voltage RF Input Power (continuous) Junction Temperature Rating -40 to +85 °C -55 to +150 °C +6 V 4 dB above Input P1dB +220° C Part No. Description High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier AH31 (leaded SOT-89 Pkg) High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier AH31-G (lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 Pkg) AH31-PCB75 AH31-PCB170 AH31-PCB240 AH31-PCB500 65 – 85 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 155 – 185 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 220 – 260 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 450 – 550 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Typical Device Data S-parameters (Vd = +5 V, Id = 150 mA, unmatched 50 Ω system). • Measurements are shown for an unmatched packaged device with the data being de-embedded to the device leads. • The amplifier requires a matching network at the input for proper operation. The amplifier is intrinsically well matched at the output and ideally should “look” into 50 Ω. Any deviation from this can affect the linearity IP3 performance for the device. S21 and Maximum Stable Gain S22 0 3. Maximum Stable Gain 0 4. 5.0 5. 0 0. 2 0 .2 S21 10.0 -10.0 10.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.8 .0 -2 -0.8 -1.0 Swp Min 0.05GHz -1.0 3 -0 .8 2.5 -0 .6 2 .0 -2 -3 .0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) .4 -0 -0 .6 -4 .0 -5. 0 1 1 GHz 1 GHz -3 .0 2 GHz .4 -0 10 2 GHz 2 -0. -4 .0 -5. 0 2 -0 . 13 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 10.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 3 GHz 3 GHz -10. 0 0 10 .0 16 0.5 2. 0 0 3. 0 4. 19 0 1.0 0. 8 2. 0 0. 4 S21 and MSG (dB) 0. 4 22 Swp Max 3GHz 6 0. Swp Max 3GHz 6 0. 0.8 1.0 S11 25 Swp Min 0.05GHz Application Circuit PC Board Layout Circuit Board Material: .014” FR-4, 4 layers (other layers added for rigidity), .062” total thickness, 1 oz copper Microstrip line details: width = .024”, spacing = .036” Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 65 – 85 MHz (AH31-PCB75) VS = +5 V ID = 150 mA C5 .018 µF 0603 Typical Performance Frequency 75 MHz S21 - Gain 19 dB S11 -25 dB S22 -25 dB Output P1dB +22 dBm Output IP3 +42 dBm Noise Figure 2.4 dB Bias +5 V @ 150 mA C1 .018 µF RF IN 0603 L2 330 nH 0805 L1 220 nH 0603 RF OUT AH31 R1 1.0 Ω 0603 R2 0Ω 0603 C3 12 pF 0603 C4 .018 µF 0603 Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +5 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R2 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 4. C2 (from the silkscreen) is not utilized in this application circuit. S11, S22 vs Frequency 25°C 25°C 0 S11, S22 (dB) Gain (dB) 16 14 12 S11 -10 -15 -20 S22 -25 10 -30 55 65 75 85 95 65 75 85 50 100 150 40 38 85 95 250 300 350 400 P1dB vs Frequency 25°C 24 4 22 3 2 1 20 18 16 0 36 200 Frequency (MHz) P1dB (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) 42 Frequency (MHz) S22 -20 95 25°C 5 44 75 S11 -10 Noise Figure vs Frequency 25°C 65 0 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Frequency 55 S21 10 -30 55 Frequency (MHz) 46 25°C 20 -5 18 Output IP3 (dBm) Wideband S-Parameter Performance S21, S11, S22 (dB) 20 Gain vs Frequency 14 55 65 75 85 95 Frequency (MHz) 55 65 75 85 95 Frequency (MHz) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 155 – 185 MHz (AH31-PCB170) VS = +5 V ID = 150 mA Typical Performance Frequency 170 MHz S21 - Gain 19 dB S11 -18 dB S22 -20 dB Output P1dB +21 dBm Output IP3 +42 dBm Noise Figure 1.8 dB Bias +5 V @ 150 mA C5 .018 µF 0603 RF IN C1 1000 pF 0603 L2 330 nH 0805 L1 82 nH 0603 RF OUT AH31 R1 1.2 Ω 0603 R2 0Ω 0603 C3 4.7 pF 0603 C4 1000 pF 0603 Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +5 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R2 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 4. C2 (from the silkscreen) is not utilized in this application circuit. S11, S22 vs Frequency 25°C 25°C 0 S11, S22 (dB) Gain (dB) 16 14 12 -10 S11 -15 -20 S22 -25 10 -30 160 170 180 190 150 180 42 40 38 S22 50 100 150 180 190 250 300 350 400 P1dB vs Frequency 25°C 24 4 22 3 2 1 150 200 Frequency (MHz) 20 18 16 0 36 Frequency (MHz) -20 190 P1dB (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) Output IP3 (dBm) 170 25°C 5 44 170 S11 -10 Noise Figure vs Frequency 25°C 160 0 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Frequency 150 S21 10 -30 160 Frequency (MHz) 46 25°C 20 -5 18 150 Wideband S-Parameter Performance S21, S11, S22 (dB) 20 Gain vs Frequency 14 160 170 180 190 Frequency (MHz) 150 160 170 180 190 Frequency (MHz) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 220 – 260 MHz (AH31-PCB240) VS = +5 V ID = 150 mA C5 .018 µF 0603 Typical Performance Frequency 240 MHz S21 - Gain 19 dB S11 -15 dB S22 -17 dB Output P1dB +22 dBm Output IP3 +42 dBm Noise Figure 1.8 dB Bias +5 V @ 150 mA RF IN C1 1000 pF 0603 L2 220 nH 0805 L1 56 nH 0603 RF OUT AH31 R1 1.5 Ω 0603 R2 0Ω 0603 C3 2.2 pF 0603 C4 1000 pF 0603 Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +5 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R2 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 4. C2 (from the silkscreen) is not utilized in this application circuit. S11 vs Frequency 18 -5 -5 16 14 -10 -15 -20 -40 C 10 100 S22 (dB) 0 12 150 200 +25 C 250 300 400 +85 C 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 38 36 250 40 38 36 -40 0 20 40 350 400 45 40 35 30 60 0 80 2 Temperature (°C) Noise Figure vs Frequency 4 6 8 10 Output Power (dBm) P1dB vs Frequency 5 24 4 22 P1dB (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) 300 25 -20 Frequency (MHz) 3 2 1 220 250 25°C, Frequency = 240, 241 MHz 50 42 260 200 +85 C Output IP3 vs. Output Power Frequency = 240, 241 MHz, Pout=+10 dBm/tone 34 34 0 150 +25 C Frequency (MHz) Output IP3 (dBm) Output IP3 (dBm) 44 40 240 100 Output IP3 vs. Temperature 25°C, Freq. spacing = 1 MHz, Pout=+10 dBm/tone 230 -40 C Frequency (MHz) 42 220 -15 -25 OIP3 vs Frequency 44 +25 C -25 350 -10 -20 -40 C +85 C Frequency (MHz) Output IP3 (dBm) S22 vs Frequency 0 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) Gain vs Frequency 20 20 18 16 -40 C 230 +25 C 240 Frequency (MHz) +85 C 250 14 260 220 -40 C +25 C 230 240 +85 C 250 260 Frequency (MHz) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 450 – 550 MHz (AH31-PCB500) VS = +5 V ID = 150 mA Typical Performance Frequency 500 MHz S21 - Gain 18 dB S11 -15 dB S22 -10 dB Output P1dB +22 dBm Output IP3 +42 dBm Noise Figure 1.7 dB Bias +5 V @ 150 mA C5 .018 µF 0603 C1 1000 pF RF IN 0603 L2 150 nH 0805 L1 22 nH 0603 RF OUT AH31 R2 0Ω 0603 C4 1000 pF 0603 Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +5 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R2 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 4. R1, C2, and C3 (from the silkscreen) are not utilized in this application circuit. S11, S22 vs Frequency 25°C 25°C 0 S11, S22 (dB) Gain (dB) 18 16 14 12 -5 S22 -10 -15 475 500 525 450 550 S11 525 42 40 38 0 200 525 550 600 800 1000 P1dB vs Frequency 25°C 24 4 22 3 2 1 450 400 Frequency (MHz) 20 18 16 0 36 Output IP3 (dBm) S22 -20 550 P1dB (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) Frequency (MHz) 500 25°C 5 44 500 -10 Noise Figure vs Frequency 25°C 475 S11 0 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Frequency 450 S21 10 -30 475 Frequency (MHz) 46 25°C 20 -20 10 450 Wideband S-Parameter Performance S21, S11, S22 (dB) 20 Gain vs Frequency 14 475 500 525 550 Frequency (MHz) 450 475 500 525 550 Frequency (MHz) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information Reference Design: 870 – 960 MHz VS = +5 V ID = 150 mA Typical Performance Frequency 900 MHz S21 16.8 dB S11 -14 dB S22 -11 dB Output P1dB +21 dBm Output IP3 +41 dBm Noise Figure 2.1 dB Bias 5 V @ 150 mA C5 .01 µF C6 100 pF RF IN C1 100 pF L2 39 nH L1 12 nH RF OUT AH31 R2 5.1 Ω C2 2.4 pF C4 100 pF Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +5 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. All components are of size 0603. 4. This is a reference design only. Sample evaluation boards are not readily available for this circuit. The actual implementation can be achieved by requesting an AH31 Evaluation board (any frequency) and replacing the passive components with the values given above. Gain vs Frequency S11, S22 vs Frequency 25°C 20 S11, S22 (dB) Gain (dB) 18 16 14 12 -5 S22 -10 -15 S11 -20 10 800 25°C 0 850 900 950 1000 800 850 900 950 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Typical Device Data S-Parameters (VD = +5 V, ID = 150 mA, T = 25°C, calibrated to device leads) Freq (MHz) 50 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang) -2.89 -2.89 -2.93 -2.96 -3.01 -3.10 -3.16 -3.23 -3.24 -3.30 -3.38 -5.15 -8.61 -16.91 -25.39 -33.42 -41.65 -49.82 -57.37 -65.10 -72.57 -79.77 16.14 16.07 15.99 15.90 15.78 15.72 15.54 15.25 15.14 14.98 14.74 175.42 173.09 167.64 162.22 156.27 150.37 144.69 139.50 134.31 129.13 124.24 -29.18 -29.05 -28.46 -27.82 -27.04 -26.35 -25.57 -24.79 -24.33 -23.74 -23.15 5.50 8.21 13.72 17.52 20.10 22.46 23.12 22.98 21.53 19.94 18.03 -11.16 -11.42 -11.47 -11.60 -11.73 -11.88 -12.01 -12.22 -12.37 -12.50 -12.67 -10.29 -11.71 -17.87 -25.22 -32.59 -40.41 -48.04 -55.71 -62.56 -69.95 -77.38 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information AH31 (SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information This package may contain lead-bearing materials. The plating material on the leads is SnPb. Outline Drawing Product Marking The AH31 will be marked with an “AH31” designator. An alphanumeric lot code (“XXXX-X”) is also marked below the part designator on the top surface of the package. Tape and reel specifications for this part are located on the website in the “Application Notes” section. MSL / ESD Rating Land Pattern ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 1B Passes 500V to <1000V Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class IV Passes 1000V to <2000V Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 MSL Rating: Level 3 at +235° C convection reflow Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020 Mounting Config. Notes Parameter Rating Operating Case Temperature Thermal Resistance, Rth (1) Junction Temperature, Tjc (2) -40 to +85°C 59° C / W 129° C 1. The thermal resistance is referenced from the hottest part of the junction to the ground tab (pin 4). 2. This corresponds to the typical biasing condition of +5V, 150 mA at an 85°C case temperature. A minimum MTTF of 1 million hours is achieved for junction temperatures below 160 °C. MTTF vs. GND Tab Temperature 1000 M T T F (m illio n h rs ) Thermal Specifications 1. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper performance of this device. Vias should use a .35mm (#80 / .0135”) diameter drill and have a final plated thru diameter of .25 mm (.010”). 2. Add as much copper as possible to inner and outer layers near the part to ensure optimal thermal performance. 3. Mounting screws can be added near the part to fasten the board to a heatsink. Ensure that the ground / thermal via region contacts the heatsink. 4. Do not put solder mask on the backside of the PC board in the region where the board contacts the heatsink. 5. RF trace width depends upon the PC board material and construction. 6. Use 1 oz. Copper minimum. 7. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in degrees. 100 10 1 60 70 80 90 100 Tab Temperature (°C) 110 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH31 The Communications Edge TM High Dynamic Range IF Amplifier Product Information AH31-G (Green / Lead-free SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information This package is lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant. It is compatible with both lead-free (maximum 260°C reflow temperature) and leaded (maximum 245°C reflow temperature) soldering processes. The plating material on the leads is NiPdAu. Outline Drawing Product Marking The AH31-G will be marked with an “AH31G” designator. An alphanumeric lot code (“XXXX-X”) is also marked below the part designator on the top surface of the package. Tape and reel specifications for this part are located on the website in the “Application Notes” section. MSL / ESD Rating Land Pattern ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 1B Passes 500V to <1000V Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class IV Passes 1000V to <2000V Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 MSL Rating: Level 3 at +260° C convection reflow Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020 Mounting Config. Notes Parameter Rating Operating Case Temperature Thermal Resistance, Rth (1) Junction Temperature, Tjc (2) -40 to +85°C 59° C / W 129° C 1. The thermal resistance is referenced from the hottest part of the junction to the ground tab (pin 4). 2. This corresponds to the typical biasing condition of +5V, 150 mA at an 85°C case temperature. A minimum MTTF of 1 million hours is achieved for junction temperatures below 160 °C. MTTF vs. GND Tab Temperature 1000 M T T F (m illio n h rs ) Thermal Specifications 1. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper performance of this device. Vias should use a .35mm (#80 / .0135”) diameter drill and have a final plated thru diameter of .25 mm (.010”). 2. Add as much copper as possible to inner and outer layers near the part to ensure optimal thermal performance. 3. Mounting screws can be added near the part to fasten the board to a heatsink. Ensure that the ground / thermal via region contacts the heatsink. 4. Do not put solder mask on the backside of the PC board in the region where the board contacts the heatsink. 5. RF trace width depends upon the PC board material and construction. 6. Use 1 oz. Copper minimum. 7. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in degrees. 100 10 1 60 70 80 90 100 Tab Temperature (°C) 110 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com September 2004