NLB-400 NLB-400Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 6GHz CASCADABLE BROADBAND GaAs MMIC AMPLIFIER DC TO 6GHz RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product Package Style: Micro-X, 4-Pin, Plastic Features GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) 3 GND 4 Reliable, Low-Cost HBT Design 15.5dB Gain, +12.0dBm P1dB@2GHz High P1dB of [email protected] Single Power Supply Operation 50Ω I/O Matched for High Freq. Use MARKING - N4 RF IN 1 3 RF OUT 2 GND Applications Narrow and Broadband Commercial and Military Radio Designs Linear and Saturated Amplifiers Gain Stage or Driver Amplifiers for MWRadio/Optical Designs (PTP/PMP/ LMDS/UNII/VSAT/WLAN/Cellular/DWDM) Functional Block Diagram Product Description The NLB-400 cascadable broadband InGaP/GaAs MMIC amplifier is a lowcost, high-performance solution for general purpose RF and microwave amplification needs. This 50Ω gain block is based on a reliable HBT proprietary MMIC design, providing unsurpassed performance for small-signal applications. Designed with an external bias resistor, the NLB-400 provides flexibility and stability. The NLB-400 is packaged in a low-cost, surface-mount plastic package, providing ease of assembly for high-volume tape-and-reel requirements. Ordering Information NLB-400Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 6 GHz NLB-400 NLB-400-T1 NLB-400-E NBB-X-K1 Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 6GHz Tape & Reel, 1000 Pieces Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Extended Frequency InGaP Amp Designer’s Tool Kit Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT 9 SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. Rev A10 DS070123 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3-23 NLB-400 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) 3 Rating Unit RF Input Power +20 dBm Power Dissipation 300 mW Device Current 70 mA Channel Temperature 200 °C Operating Temperature -45 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Caution! ESD sensitive device. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). Unit Overall Small Signal Power Gain, S21 Condition VD =+3.9V, ICC =47mA, Z0 =50Ω, TA =+25°C 16.0 17.0 dB 13.0 dB f=1.0GHz to 4.0GHz 11.5 dB f=4.0GHz to 6.0GHz Gain Flatness, GF ±0.65 dB f=0.1GHz to 2.0GHz Input VSWR 1.65:1 f=0.1GHz to 4.0GHz 1.65:1 f=4.0GHz to 6.0GHz 1.75:1 f=6.0GHz to 10.0GHz 10.8 Output VSWR f=0.1GHz to 1.0GHz 1.5:1 f=0.1GHz to 4.0GHz 1.9:1 f=4.0GHz to 6.0GHz 2.2:1 f=6.0GHz to 10.0GHz Bandwidth, BW 4.7 GHz Output Power @ -1dB Compression, P1dB 12.0 dBm f=2.0GHz 14.6 dBm f=6.0GHz 4.1 dB f=3.0GHz +29.6 dBm Noise Figure, NF Third Order Intercept, IP3 +27.3 Reverse Isolation, S12 Device Voltage, VD Gain Temperature Coefficient, δGT/δT 3.9 -0.0015 f=2.0GHz f=6.0GHz -18 3.6 BW3 (3dB) dB 4.2 f=0.1GHz to 12.0GHz V dB/°C MTTF versus Temperature @ ICC =50mA Case Temperature 85 °C Junction Temperature 119 °C >1,000,000 hours 185 °C/W MTTF Thermal Resistance θJC 3-24 J T – T CASE --------------------------- = θ JC ( °C ⁄ Watt ) V D ⋅ I CC 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev A10 DS070123 NLB-400 Function RF IN 2 GND 3 RF OUT Description Interface Schematic RF input pin. This pin is NOT internally DC blocked. A DC blocking capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most applications. DC coupling of the input is not allowed, because this will override the internal feedback loop and cause temperature instability. Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short and connect immediately to ground plane. RF output and bias pin. Biasing is accomplished with an external series resistor and choke inductor to VCC. The resistor is selected to set the DC current into this pin to a desired level. The resistor value is determined by the following equation: ( V CC – V DEVICE ) R = ------------------------------------------I CC 3 RF OUT RF IN Care should also be taken in the resistor selection to ensure that the current into the part never exceeds maximum datasheet operating current over the planned operating temperature. This means that a resistor between the supply and this pin is always required, even if a supply near 5.0V is available, to provide DC feedback to prevent thermal runaway. Because DC is present on this pin, a DC blocking capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most applications. The supply side of the bias network should also be well bypassed. 4 GND Same as pin 2. B D 4M A C N5 1 2 3 4 5 E 6 0.08 S Min. A B C D E F G H J K L M N 0.535 REF. 2.39 2.54 2.69 0.436 0.510 0.586 2.19 2.34 2.49 1.91 2.16 2.41 1.32 1.52 1.72 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.535 0.660 0.785 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.85 0.95 1.05 4.53 4.68 4.83 4.73 4.88 5.03 MILLIMETERS Nom. Max. INCHES Min. Nom. Max. 0.021 REF. 0.094 0.100 0.106 0.017 0.020 0.023 0.086 0.092 0.098 0.075 0.085 0.095 0.052 0.060 0.068 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.021 0.026 0.031 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.025 0.029 0.033 0.033 0.037 0.041 0.178 0.184 0.190 0.186 0.192 0.198 NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters, and the dimensions in inches are for reference only. H F Gauge Plane Seating Plane 1J G S L3 Rev A10 DS070123 Symbol Package Drawing 2 0.1 Kx3 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3-25 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) Pin 1 NLB-400 Typical Bias Configuration Application notes related to biasing circuit, device footprint, and thermal considerations are available on request. VCC 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) RCC 4 L choke (optional) 1 In 3 Out C block C block 2 VDEVICE Recommended Bias Resistor Values Supply Voltage, VCC (V) 5 8 10 12 15 20 Bias Resistor, RCC (Ω) 23 87 129 172 236 343 3-26 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev A10 DS070123 NLB-400 Extended Frequency InGaP Amplifier Designer’s Tool Kit NBB-X-K1 • • • • 5 each NBB-300, NBB-310 and NBB-400 Ceramic Micro-X Amplifiers 5 each NLB-300, NLB-310 and NLB-400 Plastic Micro-X Amplifiers 2 Broadband Evaluation Boards and High Frequency SMA Connectors Broadband Bias Instructions and Specification Summary Index for ease of operation Rev A10 DS070123 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) This tool kit was created to assist in the design-in of the RFMD NBB- and NLB-series InGap HBT gain block amplifiers. Each tool kit contains the following. 3-27 NLB-400 Tape and Reel Dimensions All Dimensions in Millimeters T 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) A O B S D F 14.732 mm (7") REEL ITEMS Diameter Plastic, Micro-X SYMBOL SIZE (mm) B 178 +0.25/-4.0 FLANGE Thickness Space Between Flange HUB T F Outer Diameter Spindle Hole Diameter O S Key Slit Width Key Slit Diameter A D 18.4 MAX 12.8 +2.0 SIZE (inches) 7.0 +0.079/-0.158 0.724 MAX 0.50 +0.08 76.2 REF 3.0 REF 13.716 +0.5/-0.2 0.540 +0.020/-0.008 1.5 MIN 20.2 MIN 0.059 MIN 0.795 MIN LEAD 1 N3 N3 N3 N3 User Direction of Feed 4.0 All dimensions in mm 0.30 ± 0.05 R0.3 MAX. SEE NOTE 1 2.00 ± 0.05 5.0 +0.1 -0.0 A SEE NOTE 6 5.0 MIN. 1.75 5.50 ± 0.05 B1 SEE NOTE 6 Bo Ko 3.0 A1 Ao 8.0 A 12.0 ± 0.3 R0.3 TYP. SECTION A-A NOTES: 1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance ±0.2. 2. Camber not to exceed 1 mm in 100 mm. 3. Material: PS+C. 4. Ao and Bo measured on a plane 0.3 mm above the bottom of the pocket. 5. Ko measured from a plane on the inside bottom of the pocket to the surface of the carrier. 6. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole. 3-28 Ao = 7.0 MM A1 = 1.8 MM Bo = 7.0 MM B1 = 1.3 MM Ko = 2.1 MM 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. Rev A10 DS070123 NLB-400 S11 versus Frequency, Over Temperature S21 versus Frequency, Over Temperature 0.0 20.0 S11, +25°C S11, -40°C 18.0 3 S11, +85°C -5.0 16.0 -10.0 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) 14.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) 12.0 -15.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 -20.0 4.0 S21, +25°C S21, -40°C 2.0 S21, +85°C -25.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 Frequency (GHz) S12 versus Frequency, Over Temperature S22 versus Frequency, Over Temperature 0.0 0.0 S12, +25°C S22, +25°C S12, -40°C S22, -40°C -2.0 S22, +85°C S12, +85°C -5.0 -4.0 -6.0 -10.0 S22 (dB) S12 (dB) -8.0 -15.0 -10.0 -12.0 -14.0 -20.0 -16.0 -18.0 -25.0 -20.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 Frequency (GHz) Output P1dB versus Frequency Across Temperature Noise Figure versus Frequency at +25°C 16.0 6.0 14.0 5.0 Noise Figure (dB) Output Power (dBm) 12.0 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 4.0 25°C 1.0 40°C 2.0 85°C 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Rev A10 DS070123 8.0 10.0 12.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3-29 NLB-400 Note: The s-parameter gain results shown include device performance as well as evaluation board and connector loss variations. The insertion losses of the evaluation board and connectors are as follows: 1GHz to 4GHz=-0.06dB 5GHz to 9GHz=-0.22dB 10GHz to 14GHz=-0.50dB 15GHz to 20GHz=-1.08dB GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) 3 RoHS* Banned Material Content RoHS Compliant: Yes Package total weight in grams (g): 0.024 Compliance Date Code: 0602 Bill of Materials Revision: - Pb Free Category: B i l l o f Ma te r i a l s e3 Pa r ts Pe r Mi l l i o n (PPM ) Pb Cd Hg Cr VI PB B PB DE Di e 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mo l d i ng Co mp o und 0 0 0 0 0 0 Le a d F r a me 0 0 0 0 0 0 Di e Atta ch Ep o x y 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wi r e 0 0 0 0 0 0 So l d e r Pl a ti ng 0 0 0 0 0 0 Thi s R o HS b a nne d ma te r i a l co nte nt de cl a r a ti o n wa s pr e p a r e d so l e l y o n i nfo r ma ti o n, i ncl ud i ng a na l y ti ca l d a ta , pr o vi d e d to R F M D by i ts sup pl i e r s, a nd a p p l i e s to the B i l l o f Ma te r i a l s (B OM ) r e vi si o n no te d * DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 3-30 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 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