RoHS Compliant Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • Functional Schematic Ideal for 802.11b/g +23 dBm P1dB typical at 3.3 V 31 dB Gain typical 802.11b compliant to 20 dBm POUT 802.11g compliant to 16 dBm POUT Micro-Amp Shutdown Integrated Detector SiGe Process: Lowest Cost Solution Operates from 1.5 V to 4.0 V Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant 260°C Reflow Compatible Description The MAAP-008015 is a three stage power amplifier, designed for 2.4 GHz linear applications. This power amplifier is available in a lead free 3 mm 12lead PQFN plastic package. The MAAP-008015 also features an integrated power detector. Ordering Information1 Part Number Package MAAP-008015-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAP-008015-001SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 RFIN RF Input 2 N/C No Connect 3 VEN1,2 Power Enable 4 VEN3 Power Enable 5 DETOUT Detector Output 6 DETIN Detector Input 7 RFOUT / VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 8 RFOUT / VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 9 RFOUT / VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 10 VCC2 2nd Stage Supply 11 N/C No Connect 12 VCC1 Pad Paddle 1st Stage Supply 2 RF & DC Ground 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 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. * 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 Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Electrical Specifications: F = 2.45 GHz, VCC = 3.3 V, VEN = 2.5 V, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain dB 29 31 33 Input Return Loss dB — 9 — Forward Isolation dB — 50 — P1dB dBm — 23 — VCC1, VCC2, VCC3 V — 3.3 — Bias Voltage VEN V — 2.5 — Current Idle POUT = 16 dBm, Modulated3 POUT = 16 dBm, C.W. mA mA mA 30 — 60 43 65 85 55 — 100 Off Current VEN = 0 V µA — 3 20 Control Current VEN Current mA — 3 5 Harmonics 2fo @ -15 dBm Input Power 3fo @ -15 dBm Input Power dBc dBc — — -26 -75 — — % — 100 — Supply Voltage Duty Cycle Linear Output Power DSS source; compliance with 802.11b EVM=2.5%, OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps dBm dBm — — 20 16 — — Detector Output POUT = 16 dBm, C.W. V 1.35 1.5 1.75 Detector Sensitivity Up to POUT = 16 dBm mV/dB — 110 — 3. EVM=2.5%, OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps. Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power + 5 dBm Operating Supply Voltage +4.0 Volts Operating Control Voltage +3.0 Volts Operating Temperature -20°C to +85°C Channel Temperature +150°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +150°C 4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 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 Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = 3.3 V, VEN = 2.5 V, over Temperature S21 vs. Frequency (2.3 GHz - 2.6 GHz) -Gain 40 S21 vs. Frequency –Gain 35 +25C -40C +85C 35 30 25 30 +25C -40C +85C 20 15 25 10 20 2.30 2.35 2.40 2.45 2.50 2.55 2.60 5 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) S11 vs. Frequency (2.3 GHz - 2.6 GHz) 2.5 3.0 -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 2.35 2.40 2.45 2.50 2.55 +25C -40C +85C 2.60 -20 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) S22 vs. Frequency (2.3 GHz - 2.6 GHz) S22 vs. Frequency 0 0 +25C +25C -40C -40C +85C -5 3 4.0 0 +25C -40C +85C -5 -10 -15 -15 -20 2.35 2.40 2.45 2.50 2.55 +85C -5 -10 -20 2.30 3.5 S11 vs. Frequency 0 -20 2.30 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 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. 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) • 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 Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Typical Performance Curves: VCC = 3.3 V, VEN = 2.5 V P1dB at 2.45 GHz EVM vs. POUT , OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps 40 6 35 5 30 4 25 3 +25C -40C +85C 20 +25C -40C +85C 2 15 1 10 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 0 2 4 6 Output Power (dBm) 8 10 12 14 16 18 Pout (dBm) C.W. Current vs. POUT over Temperature at 2.45 GHz 300 VDET vs. POUT over Temperature at 2.45 GHz 2.5 275 250 2.0 +25C -40C +85C 225 +25C -40C +85C 200 175 1.5 150 1.0 125 100 0.50 75 50 25 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) 0.0 0.0 5.0 10 15 20 Pout (dBm) Harmonics 90 80 70 2fo(dBc) 3fo(dBc) 60 50 40 30 20 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 Pin (dBm) 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. RoHS Compliant Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Evaluation Board Schematic Recommended PCB Configuration External Parts List 6 Component Value C1 1000 µF 0402 Murata C2, C3, C6, C10, C11 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C4, C7, C9 47 pF 0402 Murata C5 10 µF 1206 AVX C8 1.0 pF 0402 Murata L1 10 nH 0402 Coilcraft R1 10 Ω 0402 Panasonic R2 1000 Ω 0402 Panasonic R3 619 Ω 0402 Panasonic T1 Footprint Manufacturer 48.8 Ω, 29.04° @ 2400 MHz 6. Equivalent components can be substituted. 5 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 Linear Power Amplifier 2.4 - 2.5 GHz, 802.11b/g MAAP-008015 V1 Applications Section Typical Performance Curves, 900 MHz Configuration PAE P1dB 55 40 50 35 +25C -40C +85C 45 40 30 35 30 25 25 +25C -40C +85C 20 20 15 10 15 5 10 16 18 20 22 24 26 Output Power (dBm) 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) Current 220 198 176 +25C -40C +85C 154 132 110 88 66 44 22 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) 6 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.