plerowTM ACL4300T2 Internally Matched LNA Module Features Description · S21 = 20.9 dB @ 4200 MHz = 19.1 dB @ 4400 MHz · NF of 1.25 dB over Frequency · Unconditionally Stable · Single 5V Supply · High OIP3 @ Low Current The plerowTM ACL-series is the compactly designed surface-mount module for the use of the LNA with or without the following gain blocks in the infrastructure equipment of the mobile wireless (CDMA, GSM, PCS, PHS, WCDMA, DMB, WLAN, WiBro, WiMAX), GPS, satellite communication terminals, CATV and so on. It has an exceptional performance of low noise figure, high gain, high OIP3, and low bias current. The stability factor is always kept more than unity over the application band in order to ensure its unconditionally stable implementation to the application system environment. The surface-mount module package including the completed matching circuit and other components necessary just in case allows very simple and convenient implementation onto the system board in mass production level. Specifications (in Production) Typ. @ T = 25°C, Vs = 5 V, Freq. = 4300 MHz, Zo.sys = 50 ohm Parameter Unit Frequency Range Min MHz 4200 Gain dB 19 Gain Flatness dB Noise Figure Output IP3 S11 / S22 Typ dBm (2) 20 29 ± 0.9 ± 1.0 1.25 1.30 dBm (3) Website: www.asb.co.kr E-mail: [email protected] Tel: (82) 42-528-7223 Fax: (82) 42-528-7222 -18 / -10 13 14 µsec - Supply Current mA 50 Supply Voltage V 5 Impedance Ω 50 Switching Time More Information 30 dB Output P1dB Max 4400 dB (1) 2-stage Single Type Specifications ASB Inc., 4th Fl. Venture Town Bldg., 367-17 Goijeong-Dong, Seo-Gu, Daejon 302-716, Korea 60 Max. RF Input Power dBm C.W 29 ~ 31 (before fail) Package Type & Size mm Surface Mount Type, 10Wx10Lx3.8H Operating temperature is -40°C to +85°C. 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of 4 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz. 2) S11/S22 (max) is the worst value within the frequency band. 3) Switching time means the time that takes for output power to get stabilized to its final level after switching DC voltage from 0 V to VS. Outline Drawing (Unit: mm) Pin Number plerow ACL4300T2 ASB Inc. (Top View) (Bottom View) Function 2 RF In 5 RF Out 6 Vs Others Ground Note: 1. The number and size of ground via holes in a circuit board is critical for thermal RF grounding considerations. 2. We recommend that the ground via holes be placed on the bottom of all ground pins for better RF and thermal performance, as shown in the drawing at the left side. Solder Stencil Area (Side View) Ø0.4 plated thru holes to ground plane (Recommended Footprint) 1/4 www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM ACL4300T2 Internally Matched LNA Module S-parameters Typical Performance (Measured) 4200~4400 +5 V Noise Figure S-parameters & K Factor OIP3 2/4 P1dB www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM ACL4300T2 Internally Matched LNA Module RF Performance with Voltage Change 1. S-parameter 4200 MHz 4300 MHz 4400 MHz S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) 4.50 V 21.94 -19.16 -15.44 21.21 1.57 -23.09 -17.93 20.37 -23.50 -15.42 4.75 V 22.16 -19.59 -15.30 21.44 1.58 -23.89 -17.80 20.58 -24.42 -15.26 5.00 V 22.35 -19.74 -15.27 21.62 1.58 -24.48 -17.70 20.77 -25.01 -15.15 5.25 V 22.49 -20.14 -15.15 21.78 1.58 -25.10 -17.62 20.91 -25.68 -14.97 5.50 V 22.62 -20.36 -15.02 21.90 1.60 -25.63 -17.52 21.02 -25.96 -14.86 2. OIP3, P1dB & NF 4200 MHz 4300 MHz 4400 MHz OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) 4.50 V 29.77 15.21 1.001 27.22 14.92 1.060 28.25 14.72 1.052 4.75 V 32.15 15.67 1.020 28.67 15.49 1.045 29.69 15.20 1.065 5.00 V 32.32 16.14 1.026 29.98 15.98 1.059 30.98 15.65 1.068 5.25 V 33.27 16.56 1.035 31.02 16.46 1.072 32.31 16.11 1.072 5.50 V 34.32 16.93 1.047 32.19 16.83 1.084 33.37 16.41 1.083 Note: tested at room temperature. RF Performance with Operating Temperature 1. S-parameter 4200 MHz 4300 MHz 4400 MHz S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) G/F (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) S21 (dB) S11 (dB) S22 (dB) -45 °C 23.18 -19.38 -10.38 22.55 1.59 -22.08 -12.40 21.59 -26.84 -13.34 -10 °C 22.82 -22.03 -12.15 22.23 1.51 -26.09 -13.67 21.31 -22.68 -15.21 25 °C 22.39 -23.36 -13.43 21.86 1.36 -27.47 -14.04 21.03 -21.34 -15.84 60 °C 22.07 -25.89 -12.65 21.48 1.24 -27.70 -15.23 20.59 -20.83 -16.28 85 °C 21.73 -27.23 -13.02 21.15 1.48 -28.05 -15.86 20.25 -20.82 -16.24 2. OIP3, P1dB & NF 4200 MHz 4300 MHz 4400 MHz OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) OIP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) -45 °C 30.1 15.1 0.538 31.0 14.5 0.564 29.6 14.0 0.585 -10 °C 30.2 15.3 0.764 30.9 14.7 0.788 29.8 14.2 0.823 25 °C 30.2 15.0 1.038 30.5 14.4 1.063 29.8 14.2 1.089 60 °C 30.0 15.0 1.337 30.4 14.4 1.363 29.8 14.2 1.390 85 °C 29.4 15.0 1.587 29.6 14.3 1.613 29.1 14.2 1.638 Note: tested at Vs= 5V. 3/4 www.asb.co.kr April 2009 plerowTM ACL4300T2 Internally Matched LNA Module Application Circuit VS + - Tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) Capacitor C1 C2 ACL IN OUT 1) The tantal or MLC (Multi Layer Ceramic) capacitor is optional and for bypassing the AC noise introduced from the DC supply. The capacitance value may be determined by customer’s DC supply status. The capacitor should be placed as close as possible to Vs pin and be connected directly to the ground plane for the best electrical performance. 2) DC blocking capacitors are always necessarily placed at the input and output port for allowing only the RF signal to pass and blocking the DC component in the signal. The DC blocking capacitors are included inside the ALN module. Therefore, C1 & C2 capacitors may not be necessary, but can be added just in case that the customer wants. The value of C1 & C2 is determined by considering the application frequency. Evaluation Board Layout Recommended Soldering Reflow Process Vs 20~40 sec 260°C Ramp-up (3˚C/sec) 200°C Ramp-down (6°C/sec) OUT IN 150°C 60~180 sec 4/4 Size 25x25mm (for ACL-T Series – 10x10mm) www.asb.co.kr April 2009