AM1 The Communications Edge ™ High Dynamic Range Gain Block Product Features Product Description Functional Diagram The AM1 is a general purpose gain block that • 60-3000 MHz Bandwidth 4 offers good dynamic range in a low cost surface 37 dBm Output IP3 + • mount package. The combination of flat IP3 • 2.4 dB Noise Figure and noise figure performance over frequency makes it attractive for both narrow and broad14 dB Gain • 1 2 3 band applications. Superior thermal design • +18 dBm P1dB allows the product to achieve +37 dBm IP3 per• MTBF >100 Years formance at a mounting temperature of +85°C Function Pin No. with an associated MTBF of >100 years . All SOT-89 SMT Package • Input 1 • Single Bias Supply (+3.3 to +4.5 V) devices are 100% RF and DC tested. Ground 2 3 Output/Bias Ground 3 4 Actual Size Typical Parameters Specifications Parameter Units Min. Frequency Range S21 - Gain S11 - Input Return Loss S22 - Output Return Loss Output IP3 Output P1dB Noise Figure Operating Current Range Supply Voltage MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dB mA V 60 13 Typical Max. 14 -9 -15 +37 +18 2.4 75 4.5 +33 55 3000 16 100 Parameter Units Frequency S21 S11 S22 Output IP3 Output P1dB Noise Figure MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm dB Typical 900 13.4 -12.5 -21.2 +37.5 +18.1 2.4 1900 12.2 -13.2 -17.8 +37.0 +18.0 2.6 Typical specifications reflect AM1 measured on application circuit (AM1-PCB). Test conditions unless otherwise noted. 1. T = 25°C, Vdd = 4.5 V, Frequency = 800 MHz, 50 Ω system. 2. OIP3 measured with two tones at an output power of 2 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the OIP3 using a 2:1 slope rule. 3. MTBF calculated with channel temperature at 155˚C. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature DC Voltage Input RF Power (continuous) Ordering Information Rating -40 to +85°C -55 to +125°C +5.5 V +7 dBm Part No. Description AM1 High Dynamic Range Amplifier (Available in tape and reel) Fully Assembled Application Circuit AM1-PCB Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. WJ Communications, Inc. • Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com April 2002 AM1 Performance Charts (T = 22°C, unmatched device in a 50 ohm system) Gain vs. Frequency Input/Output Return Loss Return Loss (dB) 15 10 Vds = 4.5 V Id = 65 mA 5 S11 -10 -15 -20 S22 -25 Vds = 4.5 V Id = 65 mA -30 0 Gain (dB) and Output Power (dBm) 25 -5 Gain (dB) Gain and Output Power vs. Input Power 0 20 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Output Power (dBm) 15 10 Gain (dB) 5 0 -35 0 Frequency = 1.9 GHz Vds = 4.5 V Id = 69 mA 20 0 500 1000 1500 Frequency (MHz) 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 -5 0 5 Frequency (MHz) 10 15 20 Input Power (dBm) Application Circuit: 0.8 to 2.6 GHz (AM1-PCB) Schematic Typical Specifications Frequency Magnitude S21 Magnitude S11 Magnitude S22 OIP3 Noise Figure Bias 0.9 GHz 1.9 GHz 2.4 GHz 13.4 dB 12.2 dB 11.5 dB -12.5 dB -13.2 dB -11.4 dB -21.2 dB -17.8 dB -17.3 dB 37.0 dBm 37 dBm 37 dBm 2.4 dB 2.6 dB 2.8 dBm Vds = 4.5 V, Id = 75 mA S-Parameters AM1 C = 56 pF RF OUT L = 12 nH L = 10 nH 3 or more Via Grounds req. DC 4.5 V C = 56 pF FR4 Board Layout (T = 14 Mils) 20 GND 10 Magnitude (dB) C = 56 pF RF IN All Trans. Lines Z = 50 Ohm S21 0603 Package C = 56 pF 0603 Package C = 56 pF 0 INPUT S11 -10 OUTPUT GND 0603 Package L = 10 nH -20 0603 Package L = 12 nH 0603 Package C = 56 pF S22 -30 500 +4.5 V 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) 2500 3000 NOTE: The application circuit is designed for wide bandwidth. For narrow band applications, S11 and S21 can be improved with an input shunt microstrip element to ground. Thermal Specifications Operating Case Temperature Thermal Resistance (Maximum) Junction Temperature (Recommended Maximum) Rating -40 to +85°C 88°C/W +155°C Notes: 1. Thermal Resistance determined at Maximum Tab Temperature and Maximum Power Dissipation. 2. Recommended Maximum Junction Temperature insures a MTBF of 1 million hours. 3. Refer to WJ Application Note “AM1 Temperature Effects on Reliability” for more information. 108 MTBF (hours) Parameter MTBF vs. Temperature 109 107 Ground Tab 10 Junction 6 105 50 75 100 125 150 Temperature (°C) 175 WJ Communications, Inc. • Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com 200 April 2002 AM1 Application Circuit: 60 - 100 MHz Schematic Typical Specifications Frequency Magnitude S21 Magnitude S11 Magnitude S22 Noise Figure Bias Supply 70 MHz 16.3 dB -17.1 dB -15.6 dB 5.1 dB 4.5 V @ 75 mA VDD = + 4.5 V ID = 75 mA L2 180 nH L1 180 nH RF IN RF OUT PIN 1 C1 .018 µF AM1 PIN 3 C4 .018 µF PIN 2,4 C2 5.6 pF Noise Figure S-Parameters 8 20 Noise Figure (dB) 15 Magnitude (dB) C3 .018 µF S21 10 5 0 S11 -5 -10 S22 -15 7 6 5 4 3 -20 30 50 70 90 110 Frequency (MHz) 130 150 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 Frequency (MHz) WJ Communications, Inc • Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com April 2002 AM1 Outline Drawing Land Pattern Specifications and information are subject to change without notice. Mounting Configuration Caution! ESD sensitive device. WJ Communications, Inc. • Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com April 2002 AM1 Typical Test Data S-Parameters (Vds = +4.5 V, Ids = 75 mA, T = 22°C, unmatched device in a 50 ohm system) Freq (MHz) 250 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 1150 1250 1350 1450 1550 1650 1750 1850 1950 2050 2150 2250 2350 2450 2550 2650 2750 2850 2950 3050 3150 3250 3350 3450 S11 (Mag) 0.499 0.483 0.473 0.466 0.459 0.453 0.447 0.441 0.435 0.347 0.345 0.351 0.351 0.351 0.357 0.357 0.360 0.368 0.366 0.375 0.380 0.378 0.395 0.394 0.391 0.410 0.405 0.407 0.421 0.419 0.423 0.432 0.432 S11 (Ang) -26.60 -29.90 -34.20 -39.20 -44.60 -50.30 -56.10 -62.30 -68.60 -74.23 -80.74 -86.61 -91.21 -97.34 -102.70 -107.50 -113.99 -118.52 -124.10 -129.50 -133.90 -139.40 -144.55 -148.39 -154.12 -159.49 -162.27 -168.06 -172.65 -175.62 178.73 174.86 170.90 S21 (Mag) 4.732 4.677 4.624 4.624 4.571 4.571 4.467 4.467 4.467 4.576 4.537 4.492 4.450 4.406 4.357 4.321 4.265 4.222 4.178 4.115 4.081 4.018 3.984 3.928 3.868 3.828 3.757 3.713 3.655 3.597 3.560 3.501 3.458 S21 (Ang) 163.00 160.00 156.00 152.00 148.00 143.00 139.00 134.00 130.00 132.39 128.65 124.94 121.26 117.51 113.92 110.26 106.53 103.05 99.26 95.85 92.16 88.51 85.14 81.27 77.98 74.36 70.85 67.63 64.07 60.85 57.48 54.10 50.87 S12 (Mag) 0.091 0.092 0.093 0.093 0.093 0.094 0.094 0.094 0.094 0.096 0.096 0.096 0.095 0.095 0.094 0.094 0.093 0.093 0.092 0.091 0.091 0.090 0.089 0.088 0.087 0.087 0.085 0.085 0.083 0.082 0.081 0.080 0.079 S12 (Ang) 7.59 2.17 -1.66 -4.84 -7.70 -10.40 -12.90 -15.40 -17.90 -18.13 -20.21 -22.23 -24.21 -26.26 -28.09 -30.05 -32.01 -33.81 -35.95 -37.66 -39.71 -41.70 -43.45 -45.65 -47.48 -49.46 -51.43 -53.15 -55.23 -56.91 -58.82 -60.67 -62.36 S22 (Mag) 0.292 0.275 0.263 0.257 0.248 0.243 0.234 0.229 0.221 0.108 0.102 0.100 0.098 0.093 0.094 0.089 0.086 0.087 0.078 0.081 0.077 0.073 0.076 0.067 0.070 0.065 0.060 0.062 0.055 0.055 0.052 0.049 0.048 WJ Communications, Inc. • Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: [email protected] • Web site: www.wj.com S22 (Ang) -24.50 -23.50 -23.80 -25.00 -27.00 -29.20 -31.50 -34.30 -37.50 -27.27 -27.41 -27.26 -30.03 -29.92 -30.82 -33.77 -32.21 -36.15 -37.29 -36.43 -42.91 -39.88 -45.37 -46.63 -45.24 -52.31 -49.00 -52.88 -56.02 -55.16 -59.73 -59.49 -60.99 April 2002