50 MHz to 6 GHz RF/IF Gain Block ADL5542 Fixed gain of 20 dB Operation up to 6 GHz Input/output internally matched to 50 Ω Integrated bias control circuit Output IP3 46 dBm at 500 MHz 40 dBm at 900 MHz Output 1 dB compression: 20.6 dB at 900 MHz Noise figure of 3 dB at 900 MHz Single 5 V power supply Small footprint 8-lead LFCSP Pin compatible with 15 dB gain ADL5541 1 kV ESD (Class 1C) FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM RFIN 1 GND 2 INPUT MATCH OUTPUT MATCH BIAS CONTROL GND 3 8 RFOUT 7 GND 6 GND 5 VPOS ADL5542 CB 4 06879-001 FEATURES Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADL5542 is a broadband 20 dB linear amplifier that operates at frequencies up to 6 GHz. The device can be used in a wide variety of CATV, cellular, and instrumentation equipment. The ADL5542 provides a gain of 20 dB that is stable over frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to device. The device is internally matched to 50 Ω with an input return loss of 10 dB or better, up to 6 GHz. Only input/output ac coupling capacitors, power supply decoupling capacitors, and an external inductor are required for operation. The ADL5542 is fabricated on an InGaP HBT process and has an ESD rating of 1 kV (Class 1C). The device is packaged in a 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP that uses an exposed paddle for excellent thermal impedance. The ADL5542 consumes 93 mA on a single 5 V supply and is fully specified for operation from −40°C to +85°C. A fully populated RoHS-compliant evaluation board is available. The ADL5541 is a companion part that offers a gain of 15 dB in a pin-compatible package. Rev. A Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 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ADL5542 TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................8 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Basic Connections .......................................................................... 10 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Soldering Information and Recommended PCB Land Pattern ....................................................................... 10 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 11 Typical Scattering Parameters ..................................................... 5 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 12 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 12 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 6 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 7 REVISION HISTORY 7/07—Revision 0: Initial Version 10/07—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changes to Figure 4 .......................................................................... 8 Change to Basic Connections Section ......................................... 10 Changes to Table 5 .......................................................................... 10 Change to Table 6 ........................................................................... 11 Deleted Notes from Ordering Guide Section ............................. 12 Rev. A | Page 2 of 12 ADL5542 SPECIFICATIONS VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter OVERALL FUNCTION Frequency Range Gain (S21) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Reverse Isolation (S12) FREQUENCY = 100 MHz Gain Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 500 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 900 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 2000 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 2400 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure Conditions Min Typ Max Unit 6000 19.7 −15 −10 −22 MHz dB dB dB dB 20.2 19.6 38 2.7 dB dBm dBm dB 50 900 MHz Frequency 500 MHz to 5 GHz Frequency 500 MHz to 5 GHz Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone 18.4 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 3 dBm per tone 19.2 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone 18 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone 17.7 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone Rev. A | Page 3 of 12 19.5 ±0.15 ±0.1 ±0.02 20.6 46 2.8 20.8 19.7 ±0.03 ±0.14 ±0.02 20.6 40 3.0 20.8 18.7 ±0.05 ±0.23 ±0.04 18 39 3.2 19.4 18.3 ±0.05 ±0.24 ±0.04 16.8 38 3.5 18.9 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.8 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB ADL5542 Parameter FREQUENCY = 3500 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure FREQUENCY = 5800 MHz Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature vs. Supply Output 1 dB Compression Point Output Third-Order Intercept Noise Figure POWER INTERFACE Supply Voltage (VPOS) Supply Current vs. Temperature Power Dissipation Conditions Min Typ Max Unit 15.9 17.5 ±0.04 ±0.31 ±0.04 13.7 33 3.7 18.8 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB 12.7 ±0.03 ±1.2 ±0.04 6.8 24.2 5.7 14.4 5 93 ±15 0.5 5.5 115 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone 11.2 ±50 MHz −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C 4.75 V to 5.25 V Δf = 1 MHz, output power (POUT) = 0 dBm per tone 4.3 6.3 dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dB Pin VPOS 4.5 −40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C VPOS = 5 V Rev. A | Page 4 of 12 V mA mA W ADL5542 TYPICAL SCATTERING PARAMETERS VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C, the effects of the test fixture have been de-embedded up to the pins of the device. Table 2. Freq. (MHz) 50 100 500 900 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 Magnitude (dB) −23.9427 −29.6174 −34.5211 −37.74 −33.8877 −24.7749 −17.038 −9.60208 −8.00289 −7.91011 −12.816 −17.625 −12.8458 −10.9468 −5.69808 Angle (°) −127.394 −153.6 +19.99577 +147.4543 +131.3191 −152.311 +178.4399 +153.1961 +128.6464 +103.6543 +96.79933 +156.5961 +173.0378 −154.419 −150.164 Magnitude (dB) 20.77572 20.51771 20.23355 20.07428 20.07369 19.80607 19.5708 19.26227 18.82098 18.18117 17.38515 17.57137 16.39804 15.13047 13.48849 Angle (°) +170.5022 +170.3216 +152.6774 +132.0556 +127.0206 +101.2591 +76.03876 +49.85321 +24.3132 −1.63173 −26.2863 −52.0317 −77.6904 −102.402 −125.082 Rev. A | Page 5 of 12 Magnitude (dB) −23.0076 −22.6572 −22.5262 −22.4939 −22.4386 −22.3087 −21.9922 −21.6433 −21.0921 −21.2002 −20.7711 −20.0291 −19.9498 −19.8825 −20.3196 Angle (°) +3.044077 +1.38839 −10.9886 −21.2573 −23.7005 −35.6482 −48.9813 −60.9072 −76.3162 −91.6973 −103.208 −120.789 −136.697 −153.753 −170.25 Magnitude (dB) −23.9476 −32.4194 −26.2358 −20.2616 −20.323 −16.2712 −12.759 −9.74244 −8.77595 −10.5739 −13.1628 −7.31571 −6.22666 −9.89228 −10.7825 Angle (°) −132.996 −124.454 −129.115 −159.271 −160.866 +168.1644 +164.7149 +150.6577 +128.7323 +90.37487 +8.899607 −73.4032 −106.102 −111.644 −57.0274 ADL5542 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ESD CAUTION Table 3. Parameter Supply Voltage, VPOS Input Power (re: 50 Ω) Internal Power Dissipation (Paddle Soldered) θJC (Junction to Paddle) Maximum Junction Temperature Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Range Rating 6.5 V 10 dBm 650 mW 28.5°C/W 150°C −40°C to +85°C −65°C to +150°C Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Rev. A | Page 6 of 12 ADL5542 PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS GND 2 GND 3 CB 4 PIN 1 INDICATOR ADL5542 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 8 RFOUT 7 GND 6 GND 5 VPOS 06879-002 RFIN 1 Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1 2, 3, 6, 7 4 5 8 Exposed Paddle Mnemonic RFIN GND CB VPOS RFOUT Description RF Input. Requires a dc blocking capacitor. Ground. Connect these pins to a low impedance ground plane. Low Frequency Bypass. A 1 μF capacitor should be connected between this pin and ground. Power Supply for Bias Controller. Connect directly to external power supply. RF Output and Supply Voltage. DC bias is provided to this pin through an inductor that is tied to the external power supply. RF path requires a dc blocking capacitor. Exposed Paddle. Internally connected to GND. Solder to a low impedance ground plane. Rev. A | Page 7 of 12 ADL5542 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 45 50 45 OIP3 (0dBm) 40 35 OIP3 AND P1dB (dBm) GAIN, P1dB, OIP3, NF (dB, dBm) 40 30 25 20 GAIN 15 P1dB 10 OIP3 (+25°C) 35 OIP3 (–40°C) OIP3 (+85°C) 30 25 20 P1dB (+85°C) 15 10 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 P1dB (–40°C) 5 0 0.5 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3 5.7 5.5 06879-006 06879-003 P1dB (+25°C) NF 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 3. Gain, P1dB, OIP3, and Noise Figure vs. Frequency Figure 6. OIP3 and P1dB vs. Frequency and Temperature 50 20 19 45 500MHz 18 –40°C 900MHz 40 17 OIP3 (dBm) GAIN (dB) +85°C 16 15 +25°C 14 35 2.4GHz 2GHz 30 3.5GHz 13 25 12 06879-007 10 0.5 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.1 2.5 2.9 3.3 3.7 4.1 4.5 4.9 5.3 5.7 20 06879-004 11 15 –3 0 3 6 9 12 18 15 POUT (dBm) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 4. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature Figure 7. OIP3 vs. Output Power (POUT) and Frequency 8 0 –5 S22 7 –15 NOISE FIGURE (dB) S11, S22, S12 (dB) –10 –20 S12 –25 –30 –35 6 5 +85°C +25°C 4 S11 –40 –50 0 1 2 3 4 5 –40°C 2 0 6 06879-008 06879-005 3 –45 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 8. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Temperature Figure 5. Input Return Loss (S11), Output Return Loss (S22), and Reverse Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency Rev. A | Page 8 of 12 6.0 ADL5542 50 40 40 PERCENTAGE (%) PERCENTAGE (%) 30 30 20 20 10 0 39.2 38.0 40.4 06879-011 06879-009 10 0 41.6 19.6 19.5 19.7 19.8 19.9 GAIN (dB) OIP3 (dBm) Figure 9. OIP3 Distribution at 900 MHz Figure 11. Gain Distribution at 900 MHz 40 25 35 20 PERCENTAGE (%) 15 10 25 20 15 10 5 0 20.3 20.4 20.5 20.6 20.7 20.8 20.9 5 0 2.40 06879-012 06879-010 PERCENTAGE (%) 30 2.52 2.64 2.76 2.88 3.00 3.12 3.24 3.36 NOISE FIGURE (dB) P1dB (dBm) Figure 12. Noise Figure Distribution at 900 MHz Figure 10. P1dB Distribution at 900 MHz Rev. A | Page 9 of 12 3.48 ADL5542 BASIC CONNECTIONS 4.0 The basic connections for operating the ADL5542 are shown in Figure 13. Recommended components are listed in Table 5. The input and output should be ac-coupled with appropriately sized capacitors (device characterization was performed with 33 pF capacitors). A 5 V dc bias is supplied to the amplifier via VPOS (Pin 5) and through a biasing inductor connected to RFOUT (Pin 8). The bias voltage should be decoupled using a 1 μF capacitor, a 1.2 nF capacitor, and two 68 pF capacitors. NOISE FIGURE (dB) 3.5 3.0 2.5 VCC C6 1µF C5 1.2nF C4 68pF 2.0 ADL5542 C1 33pF RFIN C2 33pF GND 7 3 GND GND 6 4 CB GND VPOS 5 VCC C7 68pF Figure 13. Basic Connections For operation between 50 MHz and 500 MHz, a larger biasing choke and ac coupling capacitors are necessary (see Table 5). Figure 14 shows a plot of the input return loss, the output return loss, and the gain with these components. At 100 MHz, the ADL5542 achieves an OIP3 of 38 dBm (POUT = 0 dBm per tone). The noise figure performance for operation from 50 MHz to 500 MHz is shown in Figure 15. When operating below 50 MHz, the ADL5542 exhibits gain peaking, and the input and output match degrade significantly. 21.0 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 SOLDERING INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED PCB LAND PATTERN Figure 16 shows the recommended land pattern for the ADL5542. To minimize thermal impedance, the exposed paddle on the package underside should be soldered down to a ground plane along with Pin 2, Pin 3, Pin 6, and Pin 7. If multiple ground layers exist, they should be stitched together using vias (a minimum of five vias is recommended). For more information on land pattern design and layout, refer to Application Note AN-772, A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP). 2.03mm PIN 1 10 PIN 8 0 –10 19.5 –20 S11 –30 19.0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 20.0 250 1.53mm 300 350 400 450 –50 500 FREQUENCY (MHz) 06879-014 200 PIN 5 Figure 16. Recommended Land Pattern –40 18.5 150 PIN 4 1.78mm 0.71mm S22 100 1.85mm 0.5mm S21 06879-016 20.5 GAIN (dB) 150 Figure 15. Noise Figure vs. Frequency C3 1µF 18.0 50 100 FREQUENCY (MHz) 06879-013 2 GND 1.5 50 RFOUT 1 RFIN RFOUT 8 06879-015 L1 47nH Figure 14. Input Return Loss (S11), Output Return Loss (S22), and Gain (S21) vs. Frequency Table 5. Recommended Components for Basic Connections Frequency 50 MHz to 500 MHz 500 MHz to 6000 MHz C1 0.1 μF 33 pF C2 0.1 μF 33 pF C3 1 μF 1 μF L1 470 nH (Coilcraft 0603LS-471NXJL_ or equivalent) 47 nH (Coilcraft 0603CS-47NXJL_ or equivalent) Rev. A | Page 10 of 12 C4 68 pF 68 pF C5 1.2 nF 1.2 nF C6 1 μF 1 μF C7 68 pF 68 pF ADL5542 EVALUATION BOARD W1 Figure 19 shows the schematic for the ADL5542 evaluation board. The board is powered by a single 5 V supply. VCC C6 1µF C5 1.2nF C4 68pF L1 47nH C1 33pF RFIN ADL5542 RFOUT 1 RFIN RFOUT 8 2 GND 3 GND 4 CB C3 1µF 06879-017 C2 33pF GND 7 GND GND 6 VPOS 5 DUT1 C7 68pF C8 OPEN C9 OPEN VCC 06879-019 The components used on the board are listed in Table 6. Power can be applied to the board through clip-on leads (VCC and GND) or through a 2-pin header (W1). Figure 19. Evaluation Board Schematic 06879-018 Figure 17. Evaluation Board Layout (Bottom) Figure 18. Evaluation Board Layout (Top) Table 6. Evaluation Board Configuration Options Component DUT1 C1, C2 C3 C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9 Function Gain block AC coupling capacitors Low frequency bypass capacitor Power supply decoupling capacitors L1 VCC and GND W1 DC bias inductor Clip-on terminals for power supply 2-pin header for connection of ground and supply via cable Rev. A | Page 11 of 12 Default Value ADL5542 33 pF, 0402 1 μF, 0805 C4, C7 = 68 pF, 0603 C5 = 1.2 nF, 0603 C6 = 1 μF, 0805 C8, C9 = open 47 nH, 0603 (Coilcraft 0603CS-47NXJL_ or equivalent) ADL5542 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS 3.25 3.00 SQ 2.75 0.60 MAX 5 2.95 2.75 SQ 2.55 TOP VIEW PIN 1 INDICATOR 8 12° MAX 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.70 MAX 0.65 TYP 1.60 1.45 1.30 EXPOSED PAD (BOTTOM VIEW) 4 0.90 MAX 0.85 NOM 0.50 BSC 0.60 MAX 1 PIN 1 INDICATOR 1.89 1.74 1.59 0.05 MAX 0.01 NOM 0.20 REF 061507-B 0.30 0.23 0.18 SEATING PLANE Figure 20. 8-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VD] 3 mm × 3 mm Body, Very Thin, Dual Lead (CP-8-2) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model ADL5542ACPZ-R7 1 ADL5542-EVALZ1 1 Temperature Range −40°C to +85°C Package Description 8-Lead LFCSP_VD, Tape and Reel Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. ©2007 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D06879-0-10/07(A) Rev. A | Page 12 of 12 Package Option CP-8-2 Branding Q15