AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Features • • • • • • • DC – 6000 MHz +8 dBm P1dB at 900 MHz +21 dBm OIP3 at 900 MHz 19.5 dB Gain at 900 MHz Single Voltage Supply SOT-86 SMT Package Internally matched to 50 Ω Applications • • • • • • Mobile Infrastructure CATV / DBS W-LAN / ISM RFID Defense / Homeland Security Fixed Wireless Product Information Product Description Functional Diagram The AG203-86 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount package. At 900 MHz, the AG203-86 typically provides 19.5 dB of gain, +21 dBm Output IP3, and +8 dBm P1dB. The device combines dependable performance with consistent quality to maintain MTTF values exceeding 100 years at mounting temperatures of +85° C and is housed in a SOT-86 (micro-X) industry-standard SMT package. GND 4 RF In 3 RF Out 1 2 The AG203-86 consists of Darlington pair amplifiers using the high reliability InGaP/GaAs HBT technology process technology and only requires DC-blocking capacitors, a bias resistor, and an inductive RF choke for operation. The broadband MMIC amplifier can be directly applied to various current and next generation wireless technologies such as GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA. In addition, the AG203-86 will work for other various applications within the DC to 6 GHz frequency range such as CATV and fixed wireless. Specifications GND Function Input Output/Bias Ground Pin No. 1 3 2, 4 Typical Performance Parameter Units Min Typ Max Parameter Frequency Range Gain (900 MHz) Gain (1900 MHz) Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Output P1dB Output IP3 (2) Output IP2 Noise Figure Device Voltage Device Current Thermal Resistance Junction Temperature (3) MHz dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm dB V mA °C / W °C DC 900 19.4 17.2 25 15 +8.0 +20.8 +25 3.1 4.05 20 6000 Frequency S21 S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 Noise Figure 16.2 18.2 Units MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dB Typical 500 20 -25 -15 +8.1 +20.8 3.1 900 19.4 -25 -15 +8.0 +20.8 3.1 1900 17.2 -20 -15 +7.3 +20.7 3.3 2140 16.6 -16 -15 +7.2 +20.5 3.3 Test conditions: T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +5 V, Rbias = 47.5 Ω, 50 Ω System. 457 177 Test conditions unless otherwise noted. 1. T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +5 V, Rbias = 47.5 Ω, Frequency = 900 MHz, 50 Ω System. 2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of -10 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule. 3. The junction temperature ensures a minimum MTTF rating of 1 million hours of usage. Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature DC Voltage RF Input Power (continuous) Junction Temperature Rating -40 to +85 °C -55 to +125 °C +4.5 V +10 dBm +250° C Ordering Information Part No. Description AG203-86 AG203-86PCB InGaP HBT Gain Block 700 – 2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003 AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information Typical Device RF Performance Supply Bias = +5 V, Rbias = 47.5 Ω, Icc = 20 mA Frequency S21 S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 Noise Figure MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 100 20.2 -20 -13 +8.2 +21.0 3.1 500 20.0 -25 -15 +8.1 +20.8 3.1 900 19.4 -25 -15 +8.0 +20.8 3.1 1900 17.2 -20 -15 +7.3 +20.7 3.3 2140 16.6 -16 -15 +7.2 +20.5 3.3 2400 16.0 -16 -14 +7.2 +20.3 3.4 3500 14.1 -16 -18 +6.5 5800 10.7 -16 -15 1. Test conditions: T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +5 V, Device Voltage = 4.05 V, Rbias = 47.5 Ω, Icc = 20 mA typical, 50 Ω System. 2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of -10 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule. 3. Data is shown as device performance only. Actual implementation for the desired frequency band will be determined by external components shown in the application circuit. Gain vs. Frequency Return Loss 18 16 14 -40 C +25 C 1 +85 C 2 Frequency (GHz) -10 -20 -30 S11 3 0 4 1 2 3 4 5 0 3.0 6 30 15 10 Noise Figure vs. Frequency 25 1.5 2 2.5 3 +25c +85c -40 C 0 200 Frequency (GHz) 400 600 800 0.5 1 5 18 Gain (dB) 20 Gain 16 16 12 14 16 8 14 4 12 1.5 2 2.5 3 Output Power / Gain vs. Input Power frequency = 900 MHz -5 +85 C +85 C Frequency (GHz) Frequency (MHz) 10 +25 C 0 1000 Output Power / Gain vs. Input Power 0 +25 C 0 P1dB vs. Frequency -40 C 2 0 Output Power Output Power (dBm) Gain (dB) 1 3 1 -40c 15 0.5 4.5 4 +85 C 5 4.0 5 20 0 3.5 Device Voltage (V) NF (dB) 20 OIP2 (dBm) 35 +25 C 10 Output IP2 vs. Frequency 25 -40 C Optimal operating point 20 Frequency (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Frequency OIP3 (dBm) S22 30 -40 12 0 40 Device Current (mA) S11, S22 (dB) Gain (dB) 20 P1dB (dBm) I-V Curve 0 frequency = 2000 MHz 14 10 Gain 12 6 10 2 8 -2 Output Power (dBm) 22 Output Power -10 10 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 3 3.5 4 -4 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 Input Power (dBm) 0 6 4 -6 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 Input Power (dBm) 0 4 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003 AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information Typical Device RF Performance (cont’d) Supply Bias = +6 V, Rbias = 98 Ω, Icc = 20 mA Gain vs. Frequency Output IP3 vs. Frequency OIP3 (dBm) Gain (dB) 20 18 16 Output IP2 vs. Frequency 25 35 20 30 OIP2 (dBm) 22 15 10 20 14 -40 C -40 C +25 C +85 C 0 1 +25 C +85 C 2 Frequency (GHz) 3 0 4 +25c +85c 15 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 200 Frequency (GHz) 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency P1dB vs. Frequency 5 10 4 5 NF (dB) P1dB (dBm) -40c 5 12 25 0 -5 -40 C +25 C 3 2 1 +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C 0 -10 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 0 4 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Typical Device RF Performance Supply Bias = +8 V, Rbias = 198 Ω, Icc = 20 mA Gain vs. Frequency Output IP3 vs. Frequency OIP3 (dBm) Gain (dB) 20 18 16 Output IP2 vs. Frequency 25 35 20 30 OIP2 (dBm) 22 15 10 20 14 -40 C -40 C +25 C +85 C 0 1 2 Frequency (GHz) +25 C +85 C 3 0 4 +25c -40c 15 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 0 200 Frequency (GHz) 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency P1dB vs. Frequency 5 10 4 5 NF (dB) P1dB (dBm) +85c 5 12 25 0 -5 -40 C +25 C 3 2 1 +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C 0 -10 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Frequency (GHz) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003 AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Vcc Icc = 20 mA Product Information Application Circuit R1 Bias Resistor C4 Bypass Capacitor C3 0.018 µF L1 RF Choke RF IN RF OUT AG203-86 C2 Blocking Capacitor C1 Blocking Capacitor Recommended Component Values Reference Designator 50 500 L1 820 nH 220 nH C1, C2, C4 .018 µF 1000 pF Frequency (MHz) 900 1900 2200 68 nH 27 nH 22 nH 100 pF 68 pF 68 pF 2500 18 nH 56 pF Recommended Bias Resistor Values S upply R1 value S ize Voltage 5V 47.5 ohms 0603 6V 98 ohms 0603 7V 148 ohms 0805 8V 198 ohms 0805 9V 248 ohms 1206 10 V 298 ohms 1210 12 V 398 ohms 1210 3500 15 nH 39 pF 1. The proper values for the components are dependent upon the intended frequency of operation. 2. The following values are contained on the evaluation board to achieve optimal broadband performance: Ref. Desig. L1 C1, C2 C3 C4 R1 Value / Type 39 nH wirewound inductor 56 pF chip capacitor 0.018 µF chip capacitor Do Not Place 47.5 Ω 1% tolerance Size 0603 0603 0603 The proper value for R1 is dependent upon the supply voltage and allows for bias stability over temperature. WJ recommends a minimum supply bias of +5 V. A 1% tolerance resistor is recommended. 0603 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003 AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information Outline Drawing Product Marking The component will be marked with a “C” designator followed by a two-digit numeric lot code on the top surface of the package. Tape and reel specifications for this part are located on the website in the “Application Notes” section. MSL / ESD Rating ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 0 Passes at 150 V Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class II Passes at 250 V Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 MSL Rating: Level 1 at 240° C Reflow Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020A Land Pattern Mounting Config. Notes Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003 AG203-86 The Communications Edge TM InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information Typical Device Data S-Parameters (Vdevice = +4.05 V, ICC = 20 mA, T = 25° C, calibrated to device leads) Freq (MHz) 50 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600 3800 4000 4200 4400 4600 4800 5000 5200 5400 5600 5800 6000 S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang) -22.84 -23.16 -26.05 -27.06 -25.26 -25.11 -23.42 -22.23 -21.68 -20.62 -19.51 -16.37 -16.34 -16.87 -16.22 -16.36 -16.95 -17.88 -19.24 -21.57 -24.06 -25.76 -28.66 -29.25 -29.46 -29.66 -28.28 -25.39 -22.54 -19.45 -17.60 -0.07 7.26 17.95 23.98 28.66 29.08 24.60 17.76 9.52 -1.53 -8.95 -10.26 -18.68 -28.99 -36.77 -40.45 -44.36 -48.27 -49.28 -50.17 -47.33 -32.95 -18.83 0.59 2.34 -6.98 -42.78 -71.30 -82.53 -95.75 -100.20 20.75 20.67 20.58 20.34 20.08 19.67 19.28 18.85 18.37 17.89 17.41 16.92 16.49 16.24 15.84 15.44 15.09 14.78 14.44 14.14 13.82 13.45 13.16 12.83 12.52 12.26 11.97 11.68 11.46 11.20 10.98 177.32 169.51 159.07 148.98 139.34 129.97 120.69 112.26 104.21 96.70 89.13 82.75 76.18 71.72 65.46 59.03 53.29 47.44 41.40 35.77 29.86 24.24 18.45 12.69 7.35 1.83 -3.20 -7.99 -13.21 -18.04 -22.74 -23.39 -23.89 -24.02 -23.71 -23.61 -23.71 -22.94 -22.95 -22.62 -22.33 -22.18 -22.12 -21.66 -21.72 -21.09 -20.69 -20.51 -20.28 -19.79 -19.53 -19.34 -19.02 -18.93 -18.49 -18.04 -17.90 -17.95 -17.74 -17.35 -17.26 -17.06 0.76 0.72 3.44 0.78 1.70 -0.82 0.39 1.10 0.70 -0.41 2.42 -0.36 -0.78 -6.63 -5.18 -4.81 -7.70 -7.23 -9.69 -14.59 -14.68 -19.18 -21.24 -24.00 -26.94 -29.89 -33.52 -35.28 -39.18 -41.72 -44.67 -13.40 -13.69 -15.51 -16.08 -16.90 -17.55 -17.57 -17.27 -16.68 -16.08 -15.55 -13.21 -13.36 -13.77 -14.33 -15.24 -16.75 -18.16 -20.38 -22.02 -21.48 -19.88 -17.65 -16.45 -15.51 -14.84 -15.23 -15.49 -15.84 -15.66 -15.62 -3.20 -8.91 -19.91 -30.27 -43.93 -58.52 -74.82 -86.89 -98.63 -105.85 -110.13 -104.81 -108.92 -111.04 -115.12 -120.33 -125.06 -134.28 -149.83 -177.00 152.21 131.18 121.75 116.53 114.82 117.23 121.04 129.05 138.14 147.73 155.14 Device S-parameters are available for download off of the website at: http://www.wj.com Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6621 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com November 2003