SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Applications Product Description The SE2520L is a power amplifier IC designed for the 2.4GHz ISM band and compliant with the IEEE 802.11b WLAN standard, providing up to +20dBm typical output power at 3.3V with ACPR of –30dBc 1st nd lobe and –50dBc 2 lobe, and requiring only 110mA. IEEE 802.11b DSSS Radios, Wireless LAN 2.4GHz Cordless Phones, ISM Radios Bluetooth™ Wireless Technology Features For 2.4GHz cordless telephone applications, the SE2520L produces +23dBm typical saturated output power at 3.6V. High linear output power for IEEE802.11b, st nd +20dBm, ACPR 1 lobe –30dBc, 2 lobe –50dBc Low current consumption: 110mA at 3.3V High saturated output power for cordless telephone applications: +23dBm, 140mA at 3.6V Single supply voltage: 2.7 to 3.6V Wide Temperature range: -40 to +85°C Integrated linear analog control for DC current and output power management Small plastic package, 6 Pin LPCC The SE2520L contains a linear analog control (0.1 to 1.6V) for controlling DC current and output power. The SE2520L includes a digital enable control for device on/off control. Ramping is 1 µsec typical. This device is capable of operating at a duty cycle of 100 percent. Ordering Information Type Package Remark (1) SE2520L SE2520L-R 6 Pin LPCC 6 Pin LPCC (1) SE2520L-EK1 SE2520L-EK3 Evaluation Kit Evaluation Kit Samples Shipped in Tape & Reel Standard Power Detect, Filter, Rx/Tx and Diversity Switches Notes: (1) JEDEC QFN package. Functional Block Diagram V CTL V CC0 V EN Bias Generator IN Stage 1 GND 15-DST-01 Rev 4.8 Oct 28/02 Interstage Match V CC1 Stage 2 OUT/V CC2 GND 1 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Pin Out Diagram Note: Pads and die pad shown are at the bottom of package. 2520L Lot Code 3 2 1 2 5 5 4 4 Die Pad 3 1 6 SE2520L Bottom View 6 SE2520L Top View Pin Out Description Pin No. Name Description 1 VCTL Controls the RF output power level and DC current of the power amplifier. An analog control signal between 0.1V and 1.6V varies the PA output power between Min. and Max. values. 2 VEN Power Amplifier Enable pin. A digital control signal with logic high (power up) and logic low (power down) is used to turn the device on and off. 3 IN Power amplifier RF input, external input matching network with DC blocking is required. 4 VCC0 Bias supply voltage. 5 VCC1 Stage 1 collector supply voltage, an external inter-stage matching network is required. 6 OUT/VCC2 Die Pad GND 15-DST-01 Rev 4.8 PA Output and Stage2 collector supply voltage, external output matching network with DC blocking is required. Heatslug Die Pad is ground Oct 28/02 2 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Absolute Maximum Ratings These are stress ratings only. Exposure to stresses beyond these maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to, or affect the reliability of the device. Avoid operating the device outside the recommended operating conditions defined below. This device is ESD sensitive with an ESD rating of < 600V. Handling and assembly of this device should be at ESD protected workstations. Symbol Parameter Min. Max. Unit VCC Supply Voltage (VCC0, VCC1, VCC2) -0.3 +3.6 V VCTL Control Voltage -0.3 VCC V VEN Power Amplifier Enable -0.3 VCC V IN RF Input Power +8 dBm +150 °C +150 °C TSTG Tj Storage Temperature Range -40 Maximum Junction Temperature Recommended Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Min. TA Operating Temperature -40 VCC Supply Voltage 2.7 Typ. 3.3 Max. Unit +85 °C 3.6 V DC Electrical Characteristics Conditions: VCC0 = VCC1 = VCC2 = VEN = 3.3V, VCTL = 1.6V, PIN = -8dBm, TA = 25°C, f = 2.45GHz, using SiGe SE2520L-EV1 Evaluation Board. Symbol ICC ICC(sat) ∆IccTEMP Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Supply Current, VCTL = 1.6V, PIN = -8dBm 110 130 mA Supply Current (sat) @ PIN = 2dBm 140 175 mA Supply Current variation over temperature from TA = 25°C 25 % (-40°C < TA < +85°C) VCTL PA Output Power Control Voltage Range ICTL Current Sunk by VCTL Pin VEN ISTBY 15-DST-01 Logic High Voltage 0.1 60 Rev 4.8 Oct 28/02 V 100 µA 2.0 V Logic Low Voltage Leakage Current when VEN = 0V, VCTL = 0V 1.6 0.1 0.8 V 200 µA 3 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final AC Electrical Characteristics Conditions: VCC0 = VCC1 = VCC2 = VEN = 3.3V, VCTL = 1.6V, PIN = -8dBm, TA = 25°C, f = 2.45GHz, using SiGe SE2520L-EV1 Evaluation Board. Symbol fL-U POUT dPOUT /dVCTL G GVAR Parameter Note Min. Frequency Range 1 2400 Output power, PIN = -8dBm, VCTL = 1.6V 1 18 Output power, PIN = -8dBm, VCTL = 0.1V 1 Saturated Output Power, PIN = +2dBm, VCTL = 1.6V 1 21 Typ. Max. Unit 2500 MHz 20 22 dBm -10 5 dBm 23 dBm Control Voltage Sensitivity 40 dBm/V Gain, small signal 29 dB Gain Variation over band (2400-2485 MHz) 1.0 dB -30 dBm/100kHz 2f,3f,4f,5f Harmonics IS21 IOFF Isolation in “OFF” State, PIN <= +2dBm, VEN = 0V 25 35 dB Reverse Isolation 32 42 dB 1.2 µs IS12I tR STAB 2 2.0 Rise and Fall Time 10% to 90% Stability (PIN <= +2dBm, Load VSWR = 6:1) All non-harmonically related outputs less than -50 dBc/100kHz Notes: (1) Parameter measured with RF modulation based on IEEE 802.11b standard, meeting ACPR of –30dBc 1st lobe and –50dBc 2nd lobe (2) Harmonic levels and ACPR are greatly affected by topology of external matching networks. 15-DST-01 Rev 4.8 Oct 28/02 4 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Typical Performance Characteristics Conditions: VCC = 3.3V, VCTL = 1.6V, VEN = 3.3V, F = 2.45GHz, using IEEE802.11b modulation, using SiGe SE2520L-EV1 Evaluation Board. Output Power vs. Input Power Output Power vs. Input Power 3.3V 3V 3.6V 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) 3V -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 2 3V 3.6V -20 -20 ACPR (dBc) ACPR (dBc) 3.3V -15 -25 -30 -35 -40 14 16 18 20 Output Power (dBm) 15-DST-01 Rev 4.8 Oct 28/02 -4 -2 0 2 ACPR vs. Input Power -15 12 -6 Input Power (dBm) ACPR vs. Output Power 10 3.6V 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 Input Power (dBm) 3V 3.3V 22 24 3.3V 3.6V -25 -30 -35 -40 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 Input Power (dBm) 5 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Harm onics vs Output Pow er 3H 4H 5H 2.4GHz 2.45GHz 2.5GHz -15 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -20 ACPR (dBc) Harmonics (dBm/1MHz) 2H ACPR vs. Output Power -25 -30 -35 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 -40 Output Pow er (dBm ) 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 Output Power (dBm) ; ACPR performance vs. VCTL, PIN = -8dBm Pow er Control Profile, PIN = -8dBm Icc (mA) 15 5 -5 -15 -25 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 V CTL (V) 15-DST-01 Rev 4.8 Oct 28/02 150 135 120 105 90 75 60 45 30 15 0 3.5 ACPR (dBc) Pout (dBm) 25 1st AC Icc (mA) Pout 2nd AC Pout 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 VCTL(V) 6 of 8 SE2520L RangeCharger™ 2.4GHz Power Amplifier IC Final Package Information Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 15-DST-01 Dimensions are in millimeters Tolerance 0.1mm unless otherwise specified Moisture/ Reflow Sensitivity Classification: Level 1 (IPC/JEDEC-J-STD-020A) Lead finish is 100% lead-free electrolytic tin. 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