plerowTM APM1842-P29 Low Noise & High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Features Description · S21 = 34.5 dB @ 1805 MHz = 33.5 dB @ 1880 MHz · NF of 1.5 dB over Frequency · Unconditionally Stable · Single 5V Supply · High OIP3 @ Low Current The plerowTM APM-Series is an internally matched amplifier mini-module for such application band in SMD package with the output P1dB of 29 dBm. It is compactly designed for low current consumption and high OIP3. Integrating all the components for biasing and matching within the module enhances production yield and throughput as well. It passes through the stringent DC, RF, and reliability tests. Not sample test but 100% quality control test is made before packing. Specifications (in Production) Typ. @ T = 25C, Vs = 5 V, Freq. = 1842.5 MHz, Zo.sys = 50 Unit ohm Parameter Frequency Range Min MHz 1805 Gain dB 33 Gain Flatness dB Noise Figure dB Output IP3 (1) dBm S11 / S22 (2) dB Output P1dB dBm Typ Max 1880 34 44 0.5 0.6 1.5 1.7 Website: www.asb.co.kr nE-mail: [email protected] Tel: (82) 42-528-7223 Fax: (82) 42-528-7222 -18 / -10 28 29 sec - mA 460 Supply Voltage V 5 Impedance 50 mm Surface Mount Type, 13Wx13Lx3.8H Package Type & Size More Informati 47 Supply Current Switching Time (3) 2-stage Single Type Specifications 500 Operating temperature is -40C to +85C. 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of 15 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 Pin Number Function APM1842-P29 3 RF In ASB Inc. 8 RF Out 10 +Vcc Others Ground (Top View) (Bottom View) Solder Stencil Area 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. (Side View) Ø 0.3 plated thru holes to ground plane 2 x Ø 2.0 plated thru holes to screw on heat sinker (Recommended Footprint) 1/5 www.asb.co.kr September 2017 plerowTM APM1842-P29 Low Noise & High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module S-parameters Typical Performance (Measured) 1805~1880 MHz +5 V Noise Figure S-parameters & K Factor OIP3 2/5 P1dB www.asb.co.kr September 2017 plerowTM APM1842-P29 Low Noise & High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Output Channel Power (@ ACLR=-45dBc, +/-5MHz Offset) ACLR vs Channel Power OIP3 vs Output Power (@ 1MHz offset, 1-tone power) ** Test Source : Agilent E4433B (3GPP W-CDMA Test Model-1 64DPCH) 3/5 www.asb.co.kr September 2017 plerowTM APM1842-P29 Low Noise & High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Application Circuit VS + - Tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) Capacitor C1 C2 APM 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 APM 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 60~180 sec Size 40x40mm (for APM Series – 13x13mm) Copyright 2009-2017 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. 4/5 www.asb.co.kr September 2017 plerowTM APM1842-P29 Low Noise & High OIP3 Medium Power Amplifier Module Channel Power vs. ACLR Test Configuration APM1842 – P29 Evaluation Board attached with Heat Sink Evaluation Board * In order to prevent damage of D.U.T (APM-Series) from heating, you must to use a properly sized heat sink for testing a module. 5/5 www.asb.co.kr September 2017