CXE-1089Z 50MHz to 1200MHz 75Ω pHEMT MMIC LNA CXE-1089Z Preliminary 50MHz to 1200MHz 75Ω pHEMT MMIC LNA RoHS Compliant and Pb-Free Product Package: SOT-89 Product Description Features RFMD’s CXE-1089Z is a high performance 75Ω pHEMT MMIC low-noise amplifier utilizing a Darlington configuration with active bias. The active bias network provides stable current over temperature and process threshold voltage variations. The CXE-1089Z amplifier is designed for high linearity, low-noise consumer set-top box applications. It is internally matched to 75Ω and operates directly from 5V. GaAs HBT 15.0 GaAs MESFET 14.0 -8 InGaP HBT 13.0 -11 S21 12.0 Gain (dB) SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS -14 11.0 -17 S22 -20 9.0 -23 GaAs pHEMT 8.0 -26 Si CMOS 7.0 Si BJT 6.0 GaN HEMT 5.0 CATV Set Top Box / Tuners CATV Drop Amplifiers Optical Rx/Tx FTTH Video Solutions -29 S11 -32 -35 0.0 RF MEMS Applications -5 10.0 SiGe HBT 9 Gain and Return Loss versus Frequency, T=25°C Return Loss (dB) Optimum Technology Matching® Applied Flat Gain: 13dB+/-0.4dB, 50MHz to 1000MHz Excellent Return Loss: >15.5dB Low Distortion: CTB=-82dBc, CSO=-66dBc Single, Fixed 5V Supply On-Chip Active Bias Network 200.0 400.0 600.0 800.0 1000.0 1200.0 Frequency (MHz) Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Small Signal Gain Gain Flatness Output Power at 1dB Compression Output Third Order Intercept Point CSO 13.0 +/-0.4 18.5 38.5 -66.0 dB dB dBm dBm dBc CTB -79.0 dBc XMOD -74.0 dBc Input Return Loss, Worst Case Output Return Loss, Worst Case Noise Figure Device Operating Voltage Device Operating Current Thermal Resistance Test Conditions: VD =5V ID =110mA Typ. TL =25°C ZS =ZL =75Ω 16.5 dB 15.5 dB 3.0 dB 5.00 5.25 V 110.0 mA 57.5 °C/W OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=8dBm Tested with App Circuit Condition 500MHz 50MHz to 1000MHz 500MHz 500MHz 55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 110Ch, Flat Tilt, 15dBmV Input 55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 110Ch, Flat Tilt, 15dBmV Input 55.25MHz to 745.25MHz, 110Ch, Flat Tilt, 15dBmV Input 50MHz to 1000MHz 50MHz to 1000MHz 500MHz Quiescent Junction-to-case RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. EDS-105785 Rev D 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 1 of 10 CXE-1089Z Preliminary Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Device Current (ID) Unit 125 mA Device Voltage (VD) 5.5 V Power Dissipation 690 mW RF Input Power* (See Note) 23 dBm +150 °C Operating Temperature Range (TL) -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature Range -65 to +150 °C Junction Temperature (TJ) ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Class 1A Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL 1 *Note: Load condition, 10:1 VSWR Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Bias conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l TL =TLEAD Parameters Units Small Signal Gain Output Power at 1dB Compression Output Third Order Intercept Point Output Second Order Intercept Point Input Return Loss Reverse Isolation Output Return Loss Noise Figure Test Conditions: VD =5V ID =110mA Typ. TL =25°C ZS =ZL =75Ω 50 Frequency (MHz) 550 750 250 dB 13.5 13.2 13.1 dBm 16.6 17.2 18.6 dBm 37.5 38.5 38.5 dBm 63.5 64.5 62.5 dB -17.5 -27.5 -33.5 dB -17.5 -17.5 -17.5 dB -17.5 -16.5 -16.5 dB 3.5 2.5 2.5 OIP3, OIP2 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=8dBm Tested with App Circuit 13.0 18.9 37.5 60.5 -38.5 -17.5 -16.5 2.5 850 1050 12.8 19.1 37.5 55.5 -34.5 -17.5 -15.5 2.5 12.8 19.5 37.5 54.5 -25.5 -17.5 -15.5 2.5 Current versus Voltage (RBIAS=Open) 140.0 Device Current (mA) 120.0 100.0 80.0 60.0 40.0 -40°C +25°C +85°C 20.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 Device Voltage (V) 2 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-105785 Rev D CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Circuit Performance (VD =5V, ID =110mA, RBIAS =open) S11 versus Frequency S21 versus Frequency 0.0 18.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C -5.0 16.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) -10.0 -15.0 14.0 12.0 -20.0 10.0 -25.0 -30.0 0.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C 8.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) S12 versus Frequency 2.5 3.0 0.0 -5.0 -5.0 -10.0 -10.0 S22 (dB) S12 (dB) 2.0 S22 versus Frequency 0.0 -15.0 -20.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C -15.0 -20.0 -25.0 -25.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C -30.0 0.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) -30.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Frequency (GHz) EDS-105785 Rev D 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 3 of 10 CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Circuit Performance (VD =5V, ID =110mA, RBIAS =open) NF versus Frequency P1dB versus Frequency 5.0 22.0 4.5 20.0 P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) 4.0 3.5 3.0 18.0 16.0 2.5 14.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C 2.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C 1.5 12.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 Frequency (GHz) 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) OIP2 (8dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) OIP3 (8dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) 80.0 44.0 75.0 70.0 42.0 40.0 OIP2 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 65.0 38.0 60.0 55.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 36.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C 30.0 34.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Frequency (GHz) 4 of 10 0.8 1.0 -40°C 25°C 85°C 35.0 1.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-105785 Rev D CXE-1089Z Preliminary Composite Performance - Application Circuit: (VD =5V, ID =110mA, 110Ch. Flat Tilt, RBIAS =Open) CTB, +15dBm V Input, 110 Ch 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0 90.0 90.0 85.0 85.0 80.0 80.0 CTB (dBc) XMOD (dBc) XMOD, +15dBm V Input, 110 Ch 75.0 70.0 65.0 70.0 65.0 60.0 60.0 -40°C +25°C +85°C 55.0 -40°C +25°C +85°C 55.0 50.0 50.0 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) -CSO, +15dBmV Input, 110 Ch +CSO, +15dBmV Input, 100 Ch 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0 90.0 90.0 85.0 85.0 +CSO (dBc) -CSO (dBc) 75.0 80.0 75.0 70.0 65.0 700.0 800.0 80.0 75.0 70.0 65.0 60.0 -40°C +25°C +85°C 55.0 50.0 60.0 -40°C +25°C +85°C 55.0 50.0 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 Frequency (MHz) EDS-105785 Rev D 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 5 of 10 CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Circuit Performance versus Device Current (varying RBIAS) VD =5.0V, T=+25°C S11 versus Frequency S21 versus Frequency 0.0 18.0 17.0 -5.0 16.0 15.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) -10.0 -15.0 -20.0 14.0 13.0 12.0 11.0 80mA 90mA 100mA -25.0 10.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 9.0 -30.0 8.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.0 -5.0 -5.0 -10.0 S22 (dB) -10.0 S12 (dB) 2.0 S22 versus Frequency S12 versus Frequency -15.0 -15.0 -20.0 -20.0 -25.0 80mA 90mA 100mA -25.0 80mA 90mA 100mA -30.0 -30.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 6 of 10 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-105785 Rev D CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Circuit Performance versus Device Current (RBIAS) VD =5.0V, T=+25°C NF versus Frequency P1dB versus Frequency 23.0 5.0 22.0 4.5 21.0 20.0 P1dB (dBm) NF (dB) 4.0 3.5 3.0 19.0 18.0 17.0 16.0 2.5 15.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 2.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 14.0 13.0 1.5 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 0.0 1.2 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) OIP3 versus Frequency (8dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) OIP2 versus Frequency (8dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) 45.0 75.0 43.0 70.0 41.0 65.0 37.0 OIP2 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 39.0 35.0 33.0 60.0 55.0 50.0 31.0 45.0 29.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 27.0 25.0 0.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 40.0 35.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 Frequency (GHz) EDS-105785 Rev D 0.8 1.0 1.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 7 of 10 CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Circuit Performance versus Device Current (RBIAS) VD =5.0V, T=+25°C CTB, 110 Ch, Flat +15dBmV Input 100.0 100.0 95.0 95.0 90.0 90.0 85.0 85.0 80.0 80.0 CTB (dBc) XMOD (dBc) XMOD, 110 Ch, Flat +15dBmV Input 75.0 70.0 65.0 60.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 55.0 50.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 0.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 Frequency (MHz) -CSO, 110 Ch, Flat +15dBmV Input +CSO, 110 Ch, Flat +15dBmV Input 95.0 90.0 90.0 85.0 85.0 +CSO (dBc) 100.0 95.0 80.0 75.0 70.0 65.0 700.0 800.0 80.0 75.0 70.0 65.0 60.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 55.0 50.0 60.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 55.0 50.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 Frequency (MHz) 8 of 10 100.0 Frequency (MHz) 100.0 0.0 80mA 90mA 100mA 55.0 50.0 -CSO (dBc) 70.0 65.0 60.0 0.0 75.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 0.0 100.0 200.0 300.0 400.0 500.0 600.0 700.0 800.0 Frequency (MHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-105785 Rev D CXE-1089Z Preliminary Application Schematic V+ C1 C2 L1 C3 RF IN RF OUT CXE-1089Z C4 *RBIAS Application Circuit Element Values Reference Designator Frequency (MHz) 50 to 1200 F-connectors C1, C3, C4 1000pF 0603 size C2 100pF 0603 size L1 1.2uH 1008LS size See table below *RBIAS *Optional shunt resistor can be used to lower device current. Performance degradation may occur. RBIAS Device Current (VD =5.0V) 1.3kΩ 2.4kΩ 4.7kΩ open 80mA 90mA 100mA 110mA Evaluation Board Layout and Bill of Materials 1.2uH 2uH Rbias bi Sirenza 125873 MicroDevices 75ohm 31mil SOT-89 Mounting Instructions 1. Solder the copper pad on the backside of the device package to the ground plane. 2. Use a large ground pad area with many plated through-holes as shown. 3. We recommend 1 or 2 ounce copper. Measurements for this data sheet were made on a 31mil thick GTEK board with 1 ounce copper on both sides. EDS-105785 Rev D 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. 9 of 10 CXE-1089Z Pin 1 2, 4 3 Preliminary Function Description RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation. RFIN Connection to ground. Use via holes as close as possible to the ground leads to minimize inductance. GND output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin, therefore a DC blocking capacitor is necessary for proper operRFOUT/BIAS RF ation. Package Marking 4 CX1Z Package Outline Dimensions shown in inches [mm] Recommended Land Pattern Drawings Dimensions shown in inches [mm] Ordering Information Part Number Description Reel Size Devices/Reel CXE-1089Z 50MHz to 1200MHz 75Ω pHEMT MMIC LNA 7” 1000 CXE-1089Z-EVB1 Evaluation Board N/A N/A 10 of 10 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or [email protected]. EDS-105785 Rev D