DATA SHEET CX65104: 700 – 1000 MHz Linear Power Amplifier Applications Description • AMPS/CDMA/TDMA/GSM Skyworks CX65104 Power Amplifier (PA) is a fully matched, 8-pin Leadless Chip Carrier (LCC) surface mount module, developed for cellular, Wireless Local Loop (WLL), and Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) applications. This small, power-efficient PA has a full 700 to 1000 MHz bandwidth coverage packed into a single compact package. • Repeaters • WLL and ISM bands • Mobile radio • Paging All active circuitry in the module is contained in a single Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit (MMIC). The CX65104 is manufactured with Skyworks Aluminum (Al) GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process, which allows for single supply operation while maintaining high efficiency and good linearity. • Telematics Features • Typical POUT of 31 dBm • High linearity Figure 1 shows a functional block diagram for the CX65104. The device package and pinout are shown in Figure 2. Signal pin assignments and functional pin descriptions are provided in Table 1. • Low power consumption • Single +5 V supply • 8-pin LCC 8 x 8 mm package VCC1 VCC2 4 8 Driver Amp Bias RFIN 2 Input Match PA Power Amp Bias Interstage Match GND PA Output Match 6 RFOUT 1, 3, 5, 7 C1220a Figure 1. CX65104 Functional Block Diagram Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 101475F • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • July 15, 2004 1 VCC1 DATA SHEET • CX65104 8 GND 1 7 GND RFIN 2 6 RFOUT GND 3 5 GND VCC2 4 S385 Figure 2. CX65104 Pinout– 8-Pin LCC Package (Top View) Table 1. CX65104 Signal Descriptions Pin # Name Description Ground Pin # GND 2 RFIN RF input 6 RFOUT RF output 3 GND Ground 7 GND Ground 4 VCC2 Supply voltage 8 VCC1 Supply voltage The CX65104 is comprised of two amplifier stages. The matching circuits for the input stage, inter-stage, and output stage are contained within the device. The bias circuits for both input and output stages are included within the device for optimum temperature tracking performance. The CX65104 is internally matched for optimum linearity and efficiency. The input and output stages are independently supplied using the VCC1 and VCC2 supply lines, pins 8 and 4 respectively. Package and Handling Information GND Description 1 Technical Description 5 Name Ground ensure that the part is not subjected to a temperature that exceeds 300 °C for more than 10 seconds. Care must be taken when attaching this product, whether it is done manually or in a production solder reflow environment. Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard tape and reel format. For packaging details, refer to the Skyworks Application Note, Tape and Reel, document number 101568. Electrical and Mechanical Specifications The absolute maximum ratings of the CX65104 are provided in Table 2. The recommended operating conditions are specified in Table 3 and electrical specifications are provided in Table 4. Since the device package is sensitive to moisture absorption, it is baked and vacuum packed before shipping. Instructions on the shipping container label regarding exposure to moisture after the container seal is broken must be followed. Otherwise, problems related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is subjected to high temperature during solder assembly. Typical performance characteristics over temperature of the CX65104 are illustrated in Figures 3 through 8. If the part is attached in a reflow oven, the temperature ramp rate should not exceed 5 °C per second. Maximum temperature should not exceed 225 °C and the time spent at a temperature that exceeds 210 °C should be limited to less than 10 seconds. If the part is manually attached, precaution should be taken to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity Figure 9 shows the package dimensions for the 8-pin CX65104 LCC and Figure 10 provides the tape and reel dimensions. The CX65104 is a static-sensitive electronic device. Do not operate or store near strong electrostatic fields. Take proper ESD precautions. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 2 July 15, 2004 • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 101475F DATA SHEET • CX65104 Table 2. CX65104 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Symbol Min Typical Max Units 10 dBm RF input power PIN Supply voltage VCC 8.5 V Case operating temperature TC –40 +85 °C Storage temperature TST –55 +125 °C Note: Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters set at or below their nominal values. Table 3. CX65104 Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Supply voltage VCC Operating frequency FO Min Typical Max Units 5 700 V 900 1000 MHz Table 4. CX65104 Electrical Characteristics (VCC = 5.0 V, Frequency = 900 MHz, TC = 25 °C, unless otherwise noted) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Min Typical Max Units 700 900 1000 MHz 75 100 mA Analog Inputs Frequency range Quiescent current IQ Small signal gain G PIN = –15 dBm 27 29 dB Output power POUT PIN = 3 dBm 29.5 31.0 dBm Efficiency PAE PIN = 3 dBm 35 39 % Noise Figure (NF) NF Output IP3 OIP3 Two tones with 100 kHz spacing, PIN = –5 dBm per tone 37 42 4 5 dBm dB POUT @ ACPR = –45 dBc POUT_ACPR f = 881.5 MHz, 750 kHz offset 23 25 dBm 33 41 32 39 37 31 -30C 30 25C 85C 29 PAE (%) Pout (dBm) Note: The above specifications apply only to the 900 MHz operating frequency. -30C 35 25C 33 85C 31 28 29 27 27 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pin (dBm) Figure 3. Typical POUT vs PIN Over Temperature 0 1 2 3 4 5 Pin (dBm) Figure 4. Typical PAE vs PIN Over Temperature Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 101475F • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • July 15, 2004 3 DATA SHEET • CX65104 6 50 5 NF (dB) -30C 3 25C 85C 2 OIP3 (dBm) 40 4 30 -30C 25C 85C 20 10 1 0 0 750 800 850 900 950 1000 750 800 850 Freq (MHz) Figure 5. Typical Noise Figure vs Frequency Over Temperature 29 -30C 28 25C 85C 27 26 25 850 900 950 1000 Freq (MHz) Figure 7. Typical Small Signal Gain vs Frequency Over Temperature Pout (dBm) Small Signal Gain (dB) 30 800 950 1000 Figure 6. Typical OIP3 vs Frequency Over Temperature 31 750 900 Freq (MHz) 35.00 30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 0.00 750 -30C 25C 85C 800 850 900 950 1000 Freq (MHz) Figure 8. Typical POUT vs Frequency Over Temperature Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 4 July 15, 2004 • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 101475F DATA SHEET • CX65104 1.955 ± 0.155 1.45 ± 0.10 Pin 8 Pin 7 Pin 1 8.385 ± 0.125 7.875 ± 0.075 Pin 2 Pin 6 Pin 5 Pin 3 Pin 4 0.51 ± 0.05 8.385 ± 0.125 7.875 ± 0.075 3.30 (2X) DETAIL A 1.65 (2X) Note: pin 1 connects to ground 0.81 (12X) 3.30 (2X) R.20 (8X) 3.99 R 2.54 3.94 Pin 9 1.91 (2X) 1.91 (2X) SEE DETAIL A 0.61 (12X) 3.94 1.65 (2X) 3.99 COPPER BOTTOM SOLDER MASK BOTTOM The bottom solder mask thickness = 0.063 maximum All measurements are in millimeters C1201 Figure 9. CX65104 8-Pin LCC Package Dimensions Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 101475F • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • July 15, 2004 5 DATA SHEET • CX65104 12.00 ± 0.10 1.50± 0.10 4.00 ± 0.10 2.00 ± 0.10 1.75 ± 0.10 B Pin #1 A A 7.50 ± 0.10 16.00 +0.30/-0.10 B 1.50 ± 0.25 8o Max 5o Max 0.318 ± 0.013 8.89 ± 0.10 8.88 ± 0.10 A B Notes: 1. Carrier tape: black conductive polycarbonate or polystyrene. 2. Cover tape material: transparent conductive PSA. 3. All measurements are in millimeters. 2.14 ± 0.10 C1221 Figure 10. CX65104 8-Pin LCC Tape and Reel Dimensions Evaluation Board Description Skyworks CX65104 Evaluation Board is used to test the performance of the CX65104 PA. The Evaluation Board schematic diagram is shown in Figure 11. The schematic shows the basic design of the board for the 700 to 1000 MHz range. Figure 12 provides the Evaluation Board assembly diagram. Figure 13 provides the Evaluation Board layer detail. 4. VCC1 (pin 8) and VCC2 (pin 4) may be connected together at the supply. 5. The RF output includes an onboard internal DC blocking capacitor. All impedance matching is provided internally. Therefore, the application only needs to provide a good 50 Ω load. Testing Procedure Circuit Design Considerations The following design considerations are general in nature and must be followed regardless of final use or configuration 1. Paths to ground should be made as short as possible. 2. The ground pad of the CX65104 PA has special electrical and thermal grounding requirements. This pad is the main thermal conduit for heat dissipation. Since the circuit board acts as the heat sink, it must shunt as much heat as possible from the amplifier. As such, design the connection to the ground pad to dissipate the maximum wattage produced to the circuit board. Multiple vias to the grounding layer are required. 3. Two external output bypass capacitors (0.01 µF, and 4.7 µF) are required on the VCC1 (pin 8) supply input. The same three capacitors are also required on the VCC2 (pin 4) supply input. All three capacitors should be placed in parallel between the supply line and ground. See Figure 11 for a detailed diagram. Use the following procedure to set up the CX65104 Evaluation Board for testing. Refer to Figure 14 for guidance: 1. Connect a +5.0 V supply voltage to VCC1 and VCC2. If available, enable the current limiting function of the power supply to 1.0 A. 2. Connect a signal generator to the RF signal input port. Set it to the desired RF frequency at a power level of 3 dBm or less to the Evaluation Board but do NOT enable the RF signal. 3. Connect a spectrum analyzer to the RF signal output port. 4. Enable the power supply. 5. Enable the RF signal. 6. Take measurements. CAUTION: If the input signal exceeds the rated power, the CX65104 Evaluation Board can be permanently damaged. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 6 July 15, 2004 • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 101475F DATA SHEET • CX65104 +5 V C1 4.7 µF C2 0.01 µF VCC1 8 T1 50 Ω RF in microstrip RFIN 1 7 2 6 3 5 T2 50 Ω microstrip RF out RFOUT 4 Pin 9 Package Base VCC2 C3 0.01 µF Notes: 1) Pin 9 provides both a thermal and electrical ground. This ground path is critical and must be as short as possible. 2) Transmission line lengths T1 and T2 should be minimized. C4 4.7 µF +5 V C1237 Figure 11. Evaluation Board Schematic, 700 MHz to 1000 MHz 8X8 PA EVALUATION BD. C2 GND GND C4 VCC2 GND VCC1 C3 J2 (RF Out) GND J1 (RF In) C1 J3 C1252 Figure 12. Evaluation Board Assembly Diagram Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 101475F • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • July 15, 2004 7 DATA SHEET • CX65104 Layer 1: Top - Metal Layer 2: Inner Traces Layer 3: Solid Ground Plane C1253 Figure 13. Evaluation Board Layer Detail Skyworks Solutions, Inc. • Phone [781] 376-3000 • Fax [781] 376-3100 • [email protected] • www.skyworksinc.com 8 July 15, 2004 • Skyworks Proprietary and Confidential Information • Products and Product Information are Subject to Change Without Notice • 101475F DATA SHEET • CX65104 Power Supply Signal Generator Input CX65104 Evaluation Board Output Power Meter or Spectrum Analyzer C1240 Figure 14. 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