plerowTM ALN0926AT Internally Matched LNA Module Features Description · S21 = 19 dB @ 890 MHz = 18 dB @ 960 MHz · NF of 0.6 dB over Frequency · Unconditionally Stable · Single 5V Supply · High OIP3 @ Low Current The plerowTM ALN-series is the compactly designed surface-mount module for the use of the LNA with or without the following gain blocks in the infrastructure equipment of the mobile wireless (CDMA, GSM, PCS, PHS, WCDMA, DMB, WLAN, WiBro, WiMAX), GPS, satellite communication terminals, CATV and so on. It has an exceptional performance of low noise figure, high gain, high OIP3, and low bias current. The stability factor is always kept more than unity over the application band in order to ensure its unconditionally stable implementation to the application system environment. The surface-mount module package including the completed matching circuit and other components necessary just in case allows very simple and convenient implementation onto the system board in mass production level. Specifications (in Production) Typ. @ T = 25°C, Vs = 5 V, Freq. = 925 MHz, Zo.sys = 50 ohm Parameter Unit Frequency Range Min MHz 890 Gain dB 17.5 Gain Flatness dB Noise Figure Output IP3 S11 / S22 Typ dBm (2) Max 960 18.5 dB (1) 1-stage Single Type Specifications 28 ± 0.5 ± 0.6 0.60 0.65 More Information Website: www.asb.co.kr E-mail: [email protected] 29 dB Tel: (82) 42-528-7223 Fax: (82) 42-528-7222 -18 / -10 Output P1dB dBm 14 15 Switching Time µsec - Supply Current mA 40 Supply Voltage V 5 Impedance Ω 50 ASB Inc., 4th Fl. Venture Town Bldg., 367-17 Goijeong-Dong, Seo-Gu, Daejon 302-716, Korea 50 Max. RF Input Power dBm C.W 29 ~ 31 (before fail) Package Type & Size mm Surface Mount Type, 10Wx10Lx3.8H Operating temperature is -40°C to +85°C. 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of 0 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz. 2) S11/S22 (max) is the worst value within the frequency band. 3) Switching time means the time that takes for output power to get stabilized to its final level after switching DC voltage from 0 V to VS. Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) plerow ALN0926AT ASB Inc. (Top View) (Bottom View) Pin Number Function 2 RF In 5 RF Out 6 +Vcc Others Ground Note: 1. The number and size of ground via holes in a circuit board is critical for thermal RF grounding considerations. 2. We recommend that the ground via holes be placed on the bottom of all ground pins for better RF and thermal performance, as shown in the drawing at the left side. Solder Stencil Area (Side View) Ø0.4 plated thru holes to ground plane (Recommended Footprint) 1/4 www.asb.co.kr November 2008 plerowTM ALN0926AT Internally Matched LNA Module S-parameters Typical Performance (Measured) 890~960 +5 V S-parameters & K Factor Noise Figure OIP3 2/4 P1dB www.asb.co.kr November 2008 plerowTM ALN0926AT Internally Matched LNA Module RF Performance with Voltage Change Item S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) NF (dB) P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) Current (mA) 4.5 -17.38 -11.83 18.71 0.67 0.598 14.40 28.17 31 4.6 -17.70 -11.92 18.76 0.67 0.595 14.65 28.55 32 4.7 -17.98 -12.04 18.79 0.67 0.594 15.10 29.00 34 4.8 -18.26 -12.12 18.82 0.67 0.586 15.31 29.42 35 4.9 -18.52 -12.21 18.84 0.67 0.588 15.51 29.64 37 5.0 -18.79 -12.29 18.87 0.67 0.587 15.69 30.07 38 5.1 -19.04 -12.36 18.90 0.67 0.598 15.87 30.43 39 5.2 -19.28 -12.44 18.93 0.67 0.597 16.04 30.76 41 5.3 -19.49 -12.50 18.94 0.67 0.595 16.22 31.04 42 5.4 -19.73 -12.57 18.96 0.67 0.592 16.39 31.42 44 5.5 -19.93 -12.64 18.98 0.67 0.601 16.56 31.74 45 Voltage RF Performance with Operating Temperature Item S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) NF (dB) P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) Current (mA) - 40°C -19.31 -12.06 19.43 0.74 0.416 15.30 30.40 35 - 20°C -19.56 -12.26 19.19 0.75 0.476 15.28 29.97 36 0°C -19.34 -12.17 19.17 0.75 0.519 15.23 29.65 37 25°C -19.23 -12.21 19.01 0.76 0.592 15.10 29.33 38 40°C -18.60 -12.19 18.99 0.76 0.639 15.19 29.34 39 60°C -18.24 -12.19 18.90 0.76 0.694 15.14 29.13 39 80°C -17.66 -12.27 18.81 0.76 0.761 15.08 29.04 40 100°C -17.30 -12.33 18.72 0.76 0.828 14.88 28.69 40 Temp. 3/4 www.asb.co.kr November 2008 plerowTM ALN0926AT Internally Matched LNA Module Application Circuit V DC + - Tantal Capacitor IN OUT ALN C1 C2 1) The tantal capacitor is optional and for bypassing the AC noise introduced from the DC supply. The capacitance value may be determined by customer’s DC supply status. 2) So-called DC blocking capacitors are always necessarily placed at the input and output port for allowing only the RF signal to pass and blocking the DC component in the signal. The DC blocking capacitors are included inside the LNA module. Therefore, C1 & C2 capacitors may not be necessary, but can be added just in case that the customer wants. The value of C1 & C2 is determined by considering the application frequency. Recommended Soldering Reflow Process Evaluation Board Layout +Vcc 20~40 sec 260°C Ramp-up (3˚C/sec) Ramp-down (6°C/sec) IN 200°C OUT 150°C 60~180 sec Size 25 x 25mm (for ALN-AT, BT, T Series – 10x10mm) 4/4 www.asb.co.kr November 2008