RF2186 Preliminary 2 3V W-CDMA POWER 1900MHZ/ 3V LINEAR POWER AMPLIFIER Typical Applications • 3V 1850-1910MHz CDMA-2000 Handsets • Commercial and Consumer Systems • 3V 1920-1980MHz W-CDMA Handsets • Portable Battery-Powered Equipment 2 POWER AMPLIFIERS • Spread-Spectrum Systems Product Description 1 2 The RF2186 is a high-power, high-efficiency linear amplifier IC targeting 3V handheld systems. The device is manufactured on an advanced Gallium Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process, and has been designed for use as the final RF amplifier in 3V CDMA-2000 and W-CDMA handsets, spread-spectrum systems, and other applications in the 1850MHz to 2000MHz band. The device is self-contained with 50Ω input and the output can be easily matched to obtain optimum power, efficiency, and linearity characteristics over all recommended supply voltages. 0.45 0.28 3.75 0.75 0.50 3.75 + 1.50 SQ 3.20 0.75 0.65 4.00 1.00 0.90 0.05 0.00 NOTES: 1 Shaded Pin is Lead 1. 2 Dimensions in mm. SiGe HBT Si CMOS Pins 1 and 9 are fused. Package Warpage: 0.05 max. Package Style: LCC, 16-Pin Features VCC1 NC NC • Single 3V Supply RF IN ü Dimension applies to plated terminal and is measured 0.10 mm and 0.25 mm from terminal tip. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conv 3 shall conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012. Details of termin identifier are optional, but must be located within the zo indicated. The identifier may be either a mold or marke feature. GND1 Si Bi-CMOS GaAs MESFET • 27dBm Linear Output Power 1 16 15 14 13 • 31dB Linear Gain VPD1 2 12 VCC2 • 35% Linear Efficiency VMODE 3 11 VCC2 • On-board Power Down Mode 5 6 7 8 9 NC RF OUT RF OUT 2F0 10 VCC BIAS GND VPD2 4 Ordering Information RF2186 RF2186 PCBA Functional Block Diagram Rev A2 010515 1.60 4.00 12° Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT 1 3 INDEX AREA 4 5 Si BJT 0.80 TYP 3V W-CDMA Power 1900MHZ/ 3V Linear Power Amplifier Fully Assembled Evaluation Board RF Micro Devices, Inc. 7625 Thorndike Road Greensboro, NC 27409, USA Tel (336) 664 1233 Fax (336) 664 0454 http://www.rfmd.com 2-197 RF2186 Preliminary Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Supply Voltage (RF off) Supply Voltage (POUT ≤31dBm) Mode Voltage (VMODE) POWER AMPLIFIERS 2 Control Voltage (VPD) Input RF Power Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature Parameter Rating Unit +8.0 +5.0 +3.0 VDC VDC VDC +3.0 +6 -30 to +100 -30 to +150 VDC dBm °C °C Specification Min. Typ. Max. Caution! ESD sensitive device. RF Micro Devices believes the furnished information is correct and accurate at the time of this printing. However, RF Micro Devices reserves the right to make changes to its products without notice. RF Micro Devices does not assume responsibility for the use of the described product(s). Unit T=-25°C, VCC =3.4V, VREG =2.8V, Freq=1920MHz to 1980MHz (unless otherwise specified) Overall Usable Frequency Range Typical Frequency Range Linear Gain Second Harmonic (including second harmonic trap) Third Harmonic Fourth Harmonic Maximum Linear Output Power (W-CDMA Modulation) Total Linear Efficiency Adjacent Channel Power Rejection@5MHz Adjacent Channel Power Rejection@10MHz Noise Power Condition 1850 31 28 2000 1850 to 1910 1920 to 1980 34 31 -35 dB dB dBc -40 -45 Maximum Linear Output Power (W-CDMA Modulation) Total Linear Efficiency Input VSWR Output Load VSWR Mode=Low Mode=High dBc dBc dBm 27 30 MHz MHz 35 -40 -38 % dBc -50 -48 dBc -137 dBm/Hz 26 dBm 34 < 2:1 % 5:1 POUT =27dBm, VMODE High POUT =27dBm, W-CDMA Modulation 3G PP 3.2 03-00 DPCCH+1DPDCH POUT =27dBm, W-CDMA Modulation 3G PP 3.2 03-00 DPCCH+1DPDCH POUT =+27dBm, Rx Band 2110MHz to 2170MHz VCC =3.0V No oscillations Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Idle Current VPD Current Total Current (Power down) VPD “Low” Voltage VPD “High” Voltage MODE “High” Voltage MODE “Low” Voltage 2-198 3.0 2.7 2.5 3.4 120 13 10 0 2.8 2.8 0 5.0 0.2 2.9 V mA mA µA V V MODE = high Total pins 2 and 4, VPD = 2.8 V VPD = low 0.5 Rev A2 010515 RF2186 Preliminary Function GND1 2 VPD1 3 VMODE 4 VPD2 5 BIAS GND 6 7 NC RF OUT 8 9 RF OUT 2FO 10 VCC 11 VCC2 12 13 14 15 VCC2 NC NC VCC1 16 RF IN Description Interface Schematic Ground for first stage. For best performance, keep traces physically See pin 16. short and connect immediately to ground plane. This ground should be isolated from the backside ground contact. Power Down control for first and second stages. When this pin is “low”, all first and second stage circuits are shut off. When this pin is 2.8V, all first and second stage circuits operate normally. VPD1 requires a regulated 2.8V for the amplifier to operate properly over all specified temperature and voltage ranges. A dropping resistor from a higher regulated voltage may be used to provide the required 2.8V. VMODE adjusts the bias to the second and third stages. In normal operation and for maximum efficiency, VMODE should be “high”. In this mode the power and linearity will meet the published specifications. If additional linearity is desired, VMODE may be pulled “low”, however efficiency will decrease. If VMODE is pulled “low”, the output match will need to be adjusted for optimum performance. Power Down control for third stage. When this pin is “low”, all third stage circuits are shut off. When this pin is 2.8V, all third stage circuits operate normally. VPD requires a regulated 2.8V for the amplifier to operate properly over all specified temperature and voltage ranges. A dropping resistor from a higher regulated voltage may be used to provide the required 2.8V. A 15pF high frequency bypass capacitor is recommended. For best performance, keep traces physically short and connect to ground plane through a 15nH inductor. This ground should be isolated from the backside ground contact. Not Connected. 2 POWER AMPLIFIERS Pin 1 RF output and power supply for final stage. This is the unmatched collector output of the third stage. A DC block is required following the RF OUT matching components. The biasing may be provided via a parallel L-C set for resonance at the operating frequency of 1920MHz to 1980MHz. It is important to select an inductor with very low DC resistance with a 1A current rating. Alternatively, shunt microstrip techniques are also From Bias Network applicable and provide very low DC resistance. Low frequency bypassing is required for stability. Same as pin 7. See pin 7. Second harmonic trap. Keep traces physically short and connect immediately to ground plane. This ground should be isolated from backside ground contact. Supply for bias reference and control circuits. High frequency bypassing may be necessary. Power supply for second stage and interstage match. Pins 11 and 12 should be connected by a common trace where the pins contact the printed circuit board. Same as pin 11. Not Connected. Not Connected. Power supply for first stage and interstage match. VCC should be fed See pin 16. through a 1.2nH inductor terminated with a 8.2pF capacitor on the supply side. The inductor should be as close to the pin as possible. RF input. An external series capacitor is required as a DC block. VCC1 RF IN From Bias Network GND1 Pkg Base GND Rev A2 010515 Ground connection. The backside of the package should be soldered to a top side ground pad which is connected to the ground plane with multiple vias. The pad should have a short thermal path to the ground plane. 2-199 RF2186 Preliminary Application Schematic W-CDMA (1920MHz to 1980MHz) RF IN 2 POWER AMPLIFIERS 15 pF + 1 µF 8.2 pF + 1 µF 1.2 nH R2 15 pF 10 nF VREG 1 16 15 14 13 TL3 2 12 3 11 4 10 1.8 kΩ VMODE 15 pF 5 6 7 8 C30 10 nF 15 pF 9 L1* 15 pF 15 nH TL1 VCC 10 nH 10 nF + 4.7 µF C1** Transmission Line Length W-CDMA TL1 TL2 TL3 TL2 0.053" 0.140" 0.022" C14** 15 pF Board W-CDMA 2-200 R2 (Ω) C30 (pF) C1 (pF) L1 (nH) C14 (pF) 150 8.2 4.7 16 2.2 RF OUT * L1 is a High Q inductor (i.e., Coilcraft 0805HQ-series). **C1 and C14 are High Q capacitors (i.e., Johanson C-series). Rev A2 010515 RF2186 Preliminary Evaluation Board Schematic W-CDMA (1920MHz to 1980MHz) 50 Ω µstrip C5 15 pF C27 15 pF C10 + 1 µF C11 8.2 pF C12 10 nF C7 + 1 µF 2 L3 1.2 nH R2 POWER AMPLIFIERS J1 RF IN P2 1 16 15 14 13 L5 10 nH TL3 2 R1 1.8 kΩ P3 C13 15 pF 12 3 11 4 10 5 6 7 8 P1 C8 10 nF C30 C6 15 pF 9 P1 P1 VCC 1 HDR_1 P2 P1 VREG 1 HDR_1 P3 P1 VMODE 1 HDR_1 P4 P1 1 GND HDR_1 2186400B L1* L4 15 nH TL1 C4 15 pF C26 10 nF + C2 4.7 µF C1** * L1 is a High Q inductor (i.e., Coilcraft 0805HQ-series). **C1 and C14 are High Q capacitors (i.e., Johanson C-series). TL2 C3 15 pF Transmission Line Length WCDMA Board WCDMA TL1 TL2 TL3 C14** 50 Ω µstrip J2 RF OUT 0.053" 0.140" 0.022" R2 (Ω) C30 (pF) C1 (pF) L1 (nH) C14 (pF) 150 8.2 4.7 16 2.2 Rev A2 010515 2-201 RF2186 Preliminary Evaluation Board Layout Board Size 2.0” x 2.0” Board Thickness 0.028”, Board Material FR-4, Multi-Layer, Ground Plane at 0.014 POWER AMPLIFIERS 2 2-202 Rev A2 010515