plerowTM ALN0667 Internally Matched LNA Module Features Description · S21 = 36.6 dB @ 470 MHz = 33.4 dB @ 860 MHz · NF of 0.8 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 = 25C, Vs = 5 V, Freq. = 665 MHz, Zo.sys = 75 ohm Parameter Unit Frequency Range Min MHz 470 Gain dB 34 Gain Flatness dB Noise Figure (NF) dBm S11 / S22 (2) dB Output P1dB Switching Time dBm (3) Typ Max 860 35 dB Output IP3 (1) 39 1.6 1.8 0.80 0.85 More Information Website: www.asb.co.kr E-mail: [email protected] 40 Tel: (82) 42-528-7223 Fax: (82) 42-528-7222 -15 / -13 20 21 sec Supply Current mA Supply Voltage V 5 Impedance 75 mm Surface Mount Type, 13Wx13Lx3.8H Package Type & Size 2-stage Single Type Specifications 140 160 Operating temperature is -40C to +85C. 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of 5 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) Pin Number Function plerow 3 RF In ALN0667 8 RF Out 10 Vs Others Ground ASB Inc. (Top View) (Bottom View) 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) Ø 0.4 plated thru holes to ground plane (Recommended Footprint) 1/3 www.asb.co.kr August 2017 plerowTM ALN0667 Internally Matched LNA Module S-parameters Typical Performance (Measured) 470~860 MHz +5 V Noise Figure S-parameters & K Factor OIP3 2/3 P1dB www.asb.co.kr August 2017 plerowTM ALN0667 Internally Matched LNA Module Application Circuit VS + - Tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) Capacitor C1 C2 ALN IN OUT 1) The tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) 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. The capacitor should be placed as close as possible to Vs pin and be connected directly to the ground plane for the best electrical performance. 2) 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 ALN 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 Vs 20~40 sec 260C Ramp-up (3˚C/sec) 200C Ramp-down (6C/sec) OUT IN 150C Size 25x25mm (for ALN Series – 13x13mm) 60~180 sec Copyright 2011-2017 ASB Inc. All rights reserved. Datasheet subject to change without notice. ASB assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear in this datasheet. No part of the datasheet may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of ASB. 3/3 www.asb.co.kr August 2017