ALPHA AS210-321

Preliminary
GaAs IC Reflective SPDT with Driver 3–6 GHz
AS210-321
Features
■ TX/RX Switch for IEEE 802.11a Wireless
LAN Applications
■ Positive CMOS Level Control (0, +3 V)
■ Low Loss (< 1.3 dB)
■ Low DC Power Consumption
■ QFN-12 3 x 3 mm Package
■ Low Cost
■ No External Components Needed
Description
The AS210-321 is a GaAs PHEMT SPDT reflective switch
that has been designed for WLAN TX/RX applications. This
device has been optimized to provide excellent
performance from 3–6 GHz. The AS210-321’s low
insertion loss make it an ideal choice for the 802.11a and
3.5 GHz fixed wireless LAN applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Value
RF Input Power
1 W Max. > 500 MHz
Supply Voltage
-0.2 V, +6 V
Control Voltage
-0.2 V, +6 V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
Electrical Specifications at 25°C (0, +3 V)
Parameter
Frequency
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
1.5
1.0
1.8
1.5
dB
dB
Insertion Loss
3–4 GHz
5–6 GHz
Isolation
3–5 GHz
5–6 GHz
23
25
27
29
dB
dB
Return Loss (On State)
3–6 GHz
7.5
12
dB
Min.
Typ.
Operating Characteristics at 25°C (0, +3 V)
Parameter
Switching Characteristics
Condition
Frequency
Rise, Fall (10/90% or 90/10% RF)
On, Off (50% CTL to 90/10% RF)
Video Feedthru
Input Intermodulation Intercept Point (IIP3)
0/+3 V
Control Voltages (C1)
C1 = “0” with @ 700 µA Max.
C1 = “1” with @ 500 µA Max.
Max.
100
150
25
5–6 GHz
Supply Voltage (VS)
400
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dBm
0.4
5.0
3.0
Supply Current
ns
ns
mV
50
0
2.4
Unit
V
V
5.0
V
700
µA
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GaAs IC Reflective SPDT with Driver 3–6 GHz
AS210-321
Typical Performance Data at 25°C
0
-10
-5
Isolation (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
0
-10
-15
-30
-40
-20
-50
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss vs. Frequency
Isolation vs. Frequency
0
55
Input IP3 (dB)
-0.50
-0.75
-1.00
-1.25
-1.50
54
53
52
51
-1.75
50
-2.00
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Input IP3 vs. Frequency
J1–J2
J2–J3
0
Isolation
Insertion Loss
1
Insertion Loss
Isolation
N/C
C1
J2
Pin Out (Top View)
VS
Truth Table
C1
N/C
J1
J3
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Ground is connected to paddle on bottom.
2
6.0
56
-0.25
Insertion Loss (dB)
-20
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GaAs IC Reflective SPDT with Driver 3–6 GHz
AS210-321
Evaluation Board Layout
QFN-12
0.008 (0.20 mm)
SEATING PLANE
0.118 (3.00 mm)
PIN 1
INDICATOR
J1
0.001
(0.02 mm)
J3
0.118
(3.00 mm)
0.029
(0.73 mm)
EXPOSED
PAD
C1
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.057 (1.45 mm) SQ.
+ 0.004 (0.10 mm)
- 0.006 (0.15 mm)
0.009 (0.23 mm)
+ 0.003 (0.07 mm)
- 0.002 (0.05 mm)
VS
0.030
(0.75 mm)
± 0.002
(0.05 mm)
0.0196
(0.50 mm) BSC
J2
Typical S-Parameters (Control Voltage 0/+3 V)
Insertion Loss State
# GHZ S MA R 50
Isolation State
# GHZ S MA R 50
Freq.
(GHz)
S11
S11a
S21
S21a
S12
S12a
S22
S22a
S11
S11a
S21
S21a
S12
S12a
S22
S22a
3.0
0.39
261.74
0.84
71.69
0.86
71.02
0.36
216.00
0.80
204.12
0.044
80.43
0.044
80.60
0.37
214.92
3.5
0.36
192.95
0.85
15.37
0.87
14.18
0.33
146.47
0.77
126.78
0.043
29.93
0.043
29.95
0.32
147.00
4.0
0.29
126.56
0.86
-39.06
0.86
-39.01
0.26
72.34
0.76
51.10
0.040
-11.65
0.040
-11.09
0.25
77.55
4.5
0.23
72.00
0.89
266.35
0.89
266.77
0.19
-18.71
0.72
-27.26
0.041
-56.14
0.041
-56.39
0.18
-3.67
5.0
0.21
21.24
0.90
211.21
0.90
211.52
0.18
241.37
0.70
249.53
0.039
248.64
0.039
250.86
0.17
256.52
5.5
0.24
-52.64
0.89
155.77
0.89
155.87
0.24
165.97
0.71
170.47
0.037
208.18
0.037
208.61
0.25
172.76
6.0
0.32
215.58
0.85
99.29
0.85
100.14
0.32
107.90
0.74
101.73
0.037
171.03
0.037
170.45
0.34
104.97
Measured S-Parameters include the evaluation board.
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