RoHS Compliant GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Features MASWSS0129 V6 Pin 1 Rx GND • 802.11a + b/g Dual Band Applications • Broadband Performance: DC - 6.0 GHz • Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2.4 GHz 1.0 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz • High Isolation: 43 dB @ 2.4 GHz 30 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz • Fast Switching Speed: 0.5 µm GaAs PHEMT • Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package • 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper • Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound • 260°C Reflow Compatible • RoHS* Compliant Version of MASWSS0094 Tx Functional Schematic GND GND GND GND Vc2 Vc1 Typical applications are for WLAN IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g systems that employ two antennas for transmit and receive diversity. Other applications include cordless phones and base stations. Designed for high power, this DPDT switch maintains high linearity up to 6.0 GHz. Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 3 VC1 Control 1 4 ANT1 Antenna Port 1 5 GND Ground 6 ANT2 Antenna Port 2 7 VC2 Control 2 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground 10 Rx Receive Port 11 GND Ground The MASWSS0129 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs PHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package MASWSS0129 Bulk Packaging MASWSS0129TR 7 inch, 1000 piece reel MASWSS0129TR-3000 13 inch, 3000 piece reel MASWSS0129SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) ANT2 ANT1 M/A-COM’s MASWSS0129 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC diversity switch available in a low cost, lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN package. The MASWSS0129 is ideally suited for applications where very small size and low cost are required. GND Description 12 Tx Transmit Port 13 Paddle 2 RF and DC Ground 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0129 V6 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50Ω, Vc = 0 V / 3 V, 8 pF Capacitor 3 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. 4 2.4 GHz 2 - 4 GHz 4 - 5 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB dB dB — — — — 0.70 0.75 0.90 1.00 1.30 — — 1.55 Isolation (on/off or off/on) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — 25 43 30 — — Isolation (on/on or off/off) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — — 11 20 — — Return Loss 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB — — 23 15 — — IP2 Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 93 86 84 — — — Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 52 50 50 — — — Input P-1dB 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm — — — 33 31 31 — — — 2nd Harmonic PIN = 20 dBm 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz dBc dBc — — -75 -77 — — PIN = 20 dBm 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz dBc dBc — — -69 -86 — — Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF 90% to 10% RF nS nS — — 35 60 — — Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF nS — 90 — Transients — mV — 6 — Control Current |Vc| = 3 V µA — 6 25 Insertion Loss IP3 3rd Harmonic 3. For positive voltage control, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 4. Insertion loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0129 V6 Evaluation Board for Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package C1 C4 C2 C3 U1 Truth Table 7,8 Application Schematic C1, C2, C3, C4 = 8 pF Rx C2 GND Tx C1 GND GND GND GND Control VC1 Control VC2 ANT 1 ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 2 - Rx - Tx - Tx - Rx 1 0 On Off On Off 0 1 Off On Off On 1 1 Off Off Off Off 0 0 Off Off Off Off 7. 1 = +2.9 V to +5 V, 0 = 0 V + 0.2 V. 8. Differential voltage, V(state 1) - V(state 0), must be 2.7 V minimum and must not exceed 8.5 V. Vc2 C4 Handling Procedures ANT2 GND ANT1 Vc1 Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: C3 Static Sensitivity Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power @ 3 V Control +31 dBm Input Power @ 5 V Control +34 dBm Voltage ± 8.5 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz MASWSS0129 V6 Typical Performance Curves, 8 pF Blocking Caps Isolation Insertion Loss 50 2.0 -30°C +25°C +85°C -30°C +25°C +85°C 45 1.5 40 1.0 35 0.5 30 25 0.0 2 3 4 5 2 6 3 4 5 6 5 6 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Antenna Ports Return Loss Tx/Rx Ports Return Loss 0 0 -30°C +25°C +85°C -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 -30°C +25°C +85°C -40 2 3 4 5 6 2 Frequency (GHz) 3 4 Frequency (GHz) Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.