AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Description Features ·19.0 dB Gain at 900 MHz AST54S is a one-stage LNA which has a low noise, high gain, and high linearity over a wide range of frequency up to 3.5 GHz. It is also suitable for use in the low noise amplifier block of the mobile wireless systems of CDMA, WCDMA, WLAN so on. The amplifier is available in an SOT-343 package and passes the stringent DC, RF, and reliability tests. ·0.4 dB NF at 900 MHz ·30 dBm OIP3 at 900 MHz ·18 dBm P1dB at 900 MHz ·One-stage LNA Package Style: SOT-343 Typical Performance Parameters Units Testing Frequency Application Circuit Typical MHz 900 2000 2400 3300 Gain dB 19.0 12.8 12.5 10 S11 dB -18 -18 -20 -18 S22 dB -10 -10 -10 -16 · 1575 MHz (GPS) · LTE (700) · CDMA/ GSM Output IP31) dBm 30 34 34 37.5 · 1500-1600 MHz (GPS) Noise Figure dB 0.4 0.5 0.65 0.8 · 1210-1620 MHz (GPS Wide) Output P1dB dBm 18 19 19 18 Current mA 40 V 3.3 Device Voltage · 1210-1620 MHz (High current) · 1100-1700 MHz (GPS Wide) · 2000 MHz (Low Noise) 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. · 2000 MHz (High Gain) Product Specifications* Parameters Frequency Units · 2338 MHz (XM) Min MHz Gain dB S11 dB S22 dBm 18.0 · LTE 2600 -18 · 3300 MHz -10 28 30 dB Output P1dB dBm 16 18 Current mA 35 40 · 50-1000 MHz (50ohms) 0.4 V · 2400 MHz · WiMAX 19.0 Noise Figure Device Voltage Max 900 dB Output IP3 Typ 0.5 45 · 470-860 MHz (50ohms) · TETRA 360-450 MHz · IF 20-108 MHz 3.3 *100% in-house DC & RF testing is done on packaged products before taping Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameters Rating Operating Case Temperature -40 to +85°C Storage Temperature -40 to +150°C Device Voltage +6 V Pin Configuration Pin No. Function 1 RF OUT / Bias Operating Junction Temperature +150°C 2,4 GND Input RF Power (CW, 50ohm matched)* 22 dBm 3 RF IN * Please find the max. input power data from http://www.asb.co.kr/pdf/Maximum_Input_Power_Analysis.pdf 1/21 ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Outline Drawing Symbols A A1 A2 b b1 C D E E1 e e1 e2 L L1 L2 Pin NO. Function Pin NO. Function. 1 RF OUT / Bias 3 RF IN 2 GND 4 GND Dimensions (In mm) MIN MAX 0.90 1.10 0.025 0.10 0.875 1.00 0.20 0.40 0.50 0.70 0.10 0.15 1.90 2.10 1.15 1.35 2.00 2.30 0.65BSC 1.30BSC 0.15BSC 0.425REF 0.300REF 0.200REF Mounting Recommendation (in mm) 1 2 2/21 4 3 ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT LTE(700) 698 ~ 787 +5 V Symbol Unit Power Gain Gp dB Noise Figure NF dB Input Return Loss RLin dB Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout Frequency 698 Frequency 787 698 787 19 18 19.5 18.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 -18 -18 -18 -18 dB -10 -10 -10 -10 Po(1dB) dBm 17 17 19 19 OIP3 dBm 30 31 33 33 Icc mA 40 40 60 60 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of + 4dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic Bottom Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 3 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 0 25 -5 -10 15 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 20 10 -15 -20 5 0 200 -25 400 600 800 1000 -30 200 1200 400 Frequency (MHz) 600 800 1000 1200 Frequency (MHz) 10 0 9 8 -5 Stability Factor 7 S22 (dB) -10 -15 6 5 4 3 2 -20 1 -25 200 0 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 500 3/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency [MHz] Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT 824~960 +5 V Frequency Unit Gp dB Noise Figure NF dB 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 Input Return Loss RLin dB -18 -18 -18 -18 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -10 -10 -10 -10 Po(1dB) dBm 17 18 19 19 OIP3 dBm 30 30 32 32 Icc mA 40 40 60 60 Power Gain CDMA/ GSM Frequency Symbol 824 960 824 960 19.5 18.1 19.6 18.2 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Schematic Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top VDD C5=1 uF R3=43 W @ 40mA =27 W @ 60mA R1=820 W C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L2=39 nH L1=6.8 nH RF IN C1=100 pF L3=22 nH *P1 C2=100 pF AST54S RF OUT *P1 R4=430 C6=0.5 pF Bottom C3=1 nF Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 2.0 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 25 0 20 -5 -10 15 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) S-parameters & K-factor 10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 -30 500 1200 600 Frequency (MHz) 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 Frequency (MHz) 0 10 9 -5 8 7 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -10 -15 -20 6 5 4 3 2 1 -25 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 4/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency [MHz] ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Gp F = 1575 MHz Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss RLin Output Return Loss Power Gain APPLICATION CIRCUIT GPS 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 1575 +3 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 14.5 dB F = 1575 MHz 0.5 dB F = 1575 MHz -18 dB RLout F = 1575 MHz -10 dB Po(1dB) F = 1575 MHz 17.5 dBm OIP3 F = 1575 MHz 28 dBm Icc F = 1575 MHz Non-RF 18 mA 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W C5=1 uF R3=10 W C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=3.9 nH C1=100 pF RF IN *P1 C2=100 pF AST54S C3=0.75 pF L2=8.2 nH RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 2.0 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 5 20 0 15 -10 Gain (dB) S11 (dB) -5 -15 10 -20 5 -25 -30 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 3000 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 0 4 Stability Factor 5 S22 (dB) -5 -10 -15 2000 2500 3000 2500 3000 3 2 1 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 5/21 1500 Frequency (MHz) 5 -20 1000 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter Symbol Unit Gp Noise Figure Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current Power Gain APPLICATION CIRCUIT GPS 1500 ~ 1600 +5 V / 40 mA Frequency (MHz) 1500 1600 dB 15.2 14.9 NF dB 0.45 0.5 RLin dB -18 -18 RLout dB -18 -18 Po(1dB) dBm 18 18 OIP3 dBm 33 33 Icc mA 40 40 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W C5=1 uF R3=43 W C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=5.6 nH C1=100 pF RF IN *P1 AST54S C3=0.5 pF L2=8.2 nH C2=100 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length:3 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 30 0 25 -5 20 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) S-parameters & K-factor 15 -15 10 -20 5 -25 0 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 -30 1300 1800 1400 Frequency (MHz) 1500 1600 1700 1800 Frequency (MHz) 0 10 9 -5 8 -10 7 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -15 -20 -25 6 5 4 3 -30 2 -35 -40 1300 1 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 6/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency [MHz] ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT GPS 1210 ~ 1620 +3 V / 18 mA Symbol Unit Power Gain Gp Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current Frequency (MHz) 1210~1270 1560~1620 dB 16.5 14.5 dB 0.5 0.5 RLin dB -11 -12 RLout dB -12 -15 Po(1dB) dBm 16 16.5 OIP3 dBm 26 27 Icc mA 18 18 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Schematic Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top VDD R1=820 W R3=10 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=6.8 nH C1=100 pF RF IN L2=8.2 nH *P1 C2=100 pF AST54S C3=0.75 pF *P1 RF OUT Bottom Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 2 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 5 20 0 -5 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 -10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 -30 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 500 5 0 4 Stability Factor 5 S22 (dB) -5 -10 -15 -20 1500 2000 2500 3000 2500 3000 3 2 1 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 0 Frequency (MHz) 7/21 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 500 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT GPS 1210 ~ 1620 +5 V / 40 mA Symbol Unit Power Gain Gp Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current Frequency (MHz) 1210~1270 1560~1620 dB 17.4 15.2 dB 0.45 0.45 RLin dB -12 -10 RLout dB -18 -18 Po(1dB) dBm 17 18 OIP3 dBm 30 32 Icc mA 40 40 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=6.8 nH C1=100 pF RF IN *P1 AST54S C3=0.75 pF L2=8.2 nH C2=100 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 1 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 25 0 -5 -10 15 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 20 10 -15 -20 5 0 1000 -25 1200 1400 1600 -30 1000 1800 1200 Frequency (MHz) 1400 1600 1800 Frequency (MHz) 0 10 9 -5 8 7 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 6 5 4 3 2 -30 1 -35 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 0 0 1000 Frequency (MHz) 8/21 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000 Frequency [MHz] ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT GPS 1100 ~ 1700 +5 V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit 1100 1400 1700 Power Gain Gp dB 17.6 15.8 14.1 Noise Figure NF dB 0.55 0.5 0.5 Input Return Loss RLin dB -13 -14 -14 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -14 -14 -13 Po(1dB) dBm 10 11 12 OIP3 dBm 23 24 25 Icc mA 15 15 15 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of –5 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Schematic Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top VDD R1=820 W C5=1 uF R3=160 W C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=6.8 nH C1=100 pF RF IN L2=27 nH *P1 AST54S C3=0.5 pF C2=100 pF RF OUT *P1 R4=390 W L3=22 nH Bottom C6=1 nF Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 2.4mm Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 20 5 0 -5 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 -10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 -30 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 0 4 Stability Factor 5 S22 (dB) -5 -10 -15 2000 2500 3000 2500 3000 3 2 1 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 0 Frequency (MHz) 9/21 1500 Frequency (MHz) 5 -20 1000 500 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Gp F = 2 GHz Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss RLin Output Return Loss Power Gain APPLICATION CIRCUIT S11 < -18 dB & Low Noise 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 2000 +5 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 12.8 dB F = 2 GHz 0.5 dB F = 2 GHz -18 dB RLout F = 2 GHz -10 dB Po(1dB) F = 2 GHz 19 dBm OIP3 F = 2 GHz 34 dBm Icc F = 2 GHz Non-RF 40 mA 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=6.8 nH C1=33 pF RF IN L2=18 nH *P1 C2=18 pF AST54S C3=0.5 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 2.2 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 0 20 -5 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 5 0 1700 -15 -20 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 -25 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 0 5 4 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -5 -10 3 2 -15 1 -20 1700 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 10/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Gp F = 2 GHz Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss RLin Output Return Loss Power Gain APPLICATION CIRCUIT S11 < -18 dB & High Gain 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 2000 +5 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 14.5 dB F = 2 GHz 0.6 dB F = 2 GHz -18 dB RLout F = 2 GHz -12 dB Po(1dB) F = 2 GHz 19 dBm OIP3 F = 2 GHz 34 dBm Icc F = 2 GHz Non-RF 40 mA 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C3=1 nF R2=5.1 kW C4=2 pF L1=8.2 nH 4 mm C1=100 pF RF IN L2=12 nH *P1 C2=33 pF AST54S C3=1 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 0.75 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 5 30 o -40 c 25oc 85oc 0 25 -40oc 25oc 85oc 20 Gain (dB) S11 (dB) -5 -10 15 10 -15 5 -20 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 3500 0 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 0 -40oc 25oc 85oc Stability Factor S22 (dB) 2500 3000 3500 2500 3000 3500 4 -10 -15 3 2 1 -20 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 11/21 2000 5 -5 -25 1500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Gain vs. Temperature Current vs. Temperature 17 45 16 43 Gain (dB) Current (mA) 15 41 39 14 13 Frequency = 2000 MHz Frequency = 2000 MHz 37 12 35 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 11 -60 100 -40 -20 Temperature ( C) 38 21 36 Output IP3 (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 23 19 17 Frequency = 2000 MHz 13 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Output IP3 vs. Temperature P1dB vs. Temperature 15 0 Temperature (oC) o 20 40 60 80 34 32 Frequency = 2000 MHz 30 100 28 -60 -40 Temperature (oC) -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 Temperature (oC) Output IP3 vs. Tone Power (Frequency = 2000 MHz) 50 45 Output IP3 (dBm) 40 35 30 -40oc 25oc 85oc 25 20 15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pout per Tone (dBm) 12/21 ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT XM Symbol Test Conditions Power Gain Gp F = 2338 MHz 12.2 dB Noise Figure NF F = 2338 MHz 0.55 dB Input Return Loss RLin F = 2338 MHz -10 dB Output Return Loss RLout F = 2338 MHz -17 dB Po(1dB) F = 2338 MHz 17 dBm OIP3 F = 2338 MHz 32 dBm Icc F = 2338 MHz Non-RF 35 mA 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 2338 +5 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=8.2 nH 3 mm C1=33 pF RF IN *P1 C2=33 pF AST54S C3=1 pF L2=22 nH *P1 RF OUT Bottom Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 1.5 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 5 25 0 20 15 -10 Gain (dB) S11 (dB) -5 -15 10 -20 5 -25 -30 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0 1000 3500 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) 5 5 0 4 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -5 -10 -15 -20 3 2 1 -25 -30 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 13/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT S11 < -18 dB Symbol Test Conditions Power Gain Gp F = 2.4 GHz 12.5 dB Noise Figure NF F = 2.4 GHz 0.65 dB Input Return Loss RLin F = 2.4 GHz -20 dB Output Return Loss RLout F = 2.4 GHz -10 dB Po(1dB) F = 2.4 GHz 19 dBm OIP3 F = 2.4 GHz 34 dBm Icc F = 2.4 GHz Non-RF 40 mA 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 2400 +5 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=8.2 nH C1=22 pF RF IN L2=15 nH *P1 C2=22 pF AST54S C3=0.75 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 3.1 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 0 20 -5 15 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) -10 10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 -30 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 0 5 4 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -5 -10 3 2 -15 1 -20 2100 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 14/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT WiMAX, LTE 2300 ~ 2700 +5 V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit 2300 2500 2700 Power Gain Gp dB 13.5 13 12.3 Noise Figure NF dB 0.5 0.6 0.64 Input Return Loss RLin dB -16 -20 -20 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -11 -11 -11 Po(1dB) dBm 18 18.5 18.5 OIP3 dBm 31 31.5 33.5 Icc mA 33 33 33 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W C7=1 uF R3=51 W C5=1 nF R2=5.1 kW C6=2 pF L1=8.2 nH C1=22 pF RF IN L2=15 nH *P1 C2=22 pF AST54S C3=0.75 pF *P1 RF OUT C4=0.5 pF Bottom Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 0.5 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 20 0 -5 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 -15 5 -20 0 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 -25 2200 2300 2400 Frequency (MHz) 2500 2600 2700 2800 Frequency (MHz) 0 5 4 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -5 -10 3 2 -15 1 -20 2200 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 15/21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT LTE (2600) 2600~2700 +5 V Symbol Unit Frequency Frequency 2600 2700 2600 2700 13.3 Power Gain Gp dB 13.5 13.2 13.6 Noise Figure NF Db 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 Input Return Loss RLin dB -18 -18 -18 -18 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -10 -10 -10 -10 Po(1dB) dBm 19 19 20 20 OIP3 dBm 32 34 34 34 Icc mA 40 40 60 60 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of + 4dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic Bottom S-parameters & K-factor 0 20 -5 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 2300 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 -30 2300 2400 2500 Frequency (MHz) 5 -5 4 Stability Factor 0 S22 (dB) -10 -15 2800 2900 3000 3 2 0 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 2900 3000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 16/21 2700 1 -20 -25 2300 2600 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Gp F = 3.3 GHz Noise Figure NF Input Return Loss RLin Output Return Loss Power Gain APPLICATION CIRCUIT S11 < -18 dB 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) 3300 +5 V Circuit Current MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 10 dB F = 3.3 GHz 0.8 dB F = 3.3 GHz -18 dB RLout F = 3.3 GHz -16 dB Po(1dB) F = 3.3 GHz 18 dBm OIP3 F = 3.3 GHz 37.5 dBm Icc F = 3.3 GHz Non-RF 40 mA 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 23x13 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=10 nH C1=3 pF RF IN L2=8.2 nH *P1 C2=22 pF AST54S C3=0.5 pF RF OUT Bottom *P1 Note: 1) the length of the strip line P1 is given as below at the PCB with Er = 4.5 and T = 0.8 mm. *P1 Length: 0.7 mm, Width: 0.3 mm 2) Gain and S11 are in trade-off and varied with the length of P1 S-parameters & K-factor 0 20 -5 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 5 0 3000 -15 -20 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 3600 -25 3000 3100 3200 5 -5 4 Stability Factor 0 S22 (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 3000 3400 3500 3600 3 2 1 3100 3200 3300 3400 3500 3600 0 0 500 Frequency (MHz) 17/21 3300 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT CATV (50ohms) 50 ~ 1000 +5 V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit 50 500 Power Gain Gp dB 20 19 18 Noise Figure NF dB 1.0 1.05 1.1 Input Return Loss RLin dB -18 -12 -16 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -9 -12 -18 Po(1dB) dBm 15 17 16 OIP3 dBm 26 29 28 Icc mA 40 40 40 860 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 28x16 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=330 nH C1=1 nF L3=4.7 nH RF IN L2=330 nH AST54S C3=2.2 pF C2=1 nF RF OUT Bottom C6=1 nF R3=510 W 25 0 20 -5 15 -10 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) S-parameters & K-factor 10 5 0 -15 -20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 -25 0 200 Frequency (MHz) 5 -5 4 Stability Factor 0 S22 (dB) -10 -15 800 1000 800 1000 3 2 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 200 400 600 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 18/21 600 1 -20 -25 400 Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT CMMB (50ohms) 470 ~ 860 +5 V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit Power Gain Gp dB 20 18 Noise Figure NF dB 0.9 0.9 Input Return Loss RLin dB -17 -12 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -15 -18 Po(1dB) dBm 17 16 OIP3 dBm 29 28 Icc mA 40 40 470 860 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 28x16 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=39 nH C1=1 nF L3=2.7 nH RF IN L2=330 nH AST54S C3=2.2 pF C2=1 nF RF OUT Bottom C6=1 nF R3=680 W S-parameters & K-factor 25 5 0 20 -5 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 15 10 -10 -15 -20 5 -25 0 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 -30 0 300 600 Frequency (MHz) 900 1200 1500 Frequency (MHz) 5 5 0 4 Stability Factor S22 (dB) -5 -10 -15 3 2 -20 1 -25 -30 0 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 0 300 19/21 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT TETRA 360 ~ 450 +5 V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit 360 450 Power Gain Gp dB 22.6 22.2 Noise Figure NF dB 0.8 0.8 Input Return Loss RLin dB -18 -18 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -12 -12 Po(1dB) dBm 18 18 OIP3 dBm 29 29 Icc mA 40 40 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 28x16 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W R3=43 W C5=1 uF C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=39 nH C1=1 nF L3=1.2 nH RF IN L2=330 nH AST54S C3=2.2 pF C2=1 nF RF OUT Bottom C6=1 nF R4=1 kW S-parameters & K-factor 0 25 -5 20 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) -10 15 10 -15 -20 5 0 -25 -30 0 250 500 750 1000 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 0 10 9 -5 8 Stability Factor 7 S22 (dB) -10 -15 -20 6 5 4 3 2 1 -25 0 250 500 750 1000 0 0 Frequency (MHz) 20/21 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency [MHz] ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012 AST54S High Gain, Low Noise Amplifier Parameter APPLICATION CIRCUIT IF 20 ~ 108 +3.3V Frequency (MHz) Symbol Unit 20 108 Power Gain Gp dB 19.7 19.6 Noise Figure NF dB 1.1 1.1 Input Return Loss RLin dB -20 -18 Output Return Loss 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power 3rd Intercept Point Output Power1) Circuit Current RLout dB -13 -13 Po(1dB) dBm 7 7 OIP3 dBm 17 17 Icc mA 12 12 1) OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +0 dBm/tone separated by 1MHz. 2 Board Layout (FR4, 28x16 mm , 0.8T) Top Schematic VDD R1=820 W C5=1 uF R3=62 W C4=1 nF R2=5.1 kW L1=8.2 uH C1=1 uF L2=8.2 uH AST54S C2=1 uF RF OUT Bottom C6=1 nF R3=820 W S-parameters & K-factor 25 0 -5 -10 15 S11 (dB) Gain (dB) 20 10 -15 -20 5 0 -25 0 50 100 150 200 -30 250 0 50 Frequency (MHz) 100 150 200 250 Frequency (MHz) 0 10 9 -5 8 Stability Factor 7 S22 (dB) -10 -15 -20 6 5 4 3 2 1 -25 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 0 Frequency (MHz) 21/21 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency [MHz] ASB Inc. · [email protected] · Tel: +82-42-528-7223 June 2012