TRIQUINT TQ5132

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
TQ5132
Control 2
RFA Gain RF
IN
Select
DATA SHEET
VDD
LO
IN
GND
Control 1
Mode Select/
LO Input
3V Cellular Band
CDMA/AMPS RFA/Mixer
IC
Control 3
IFA Gain
Select
GIC
CDMA IF
IF Out Out
IF
Out
AMPS
IF Out
Features
Small size: SOT23-8
Single 3V operation
Product Description
Low-current operation
The TQ5132 is a 3V, RFA/Mixer IC designed specifically for Cellular band
CDMA/AMPS applications. It’s RF performance meets the requirements of products
designed to the IS-95 and AMPS standards. The TQ5132 is designed to be used
with the TQ3131 or TQ3132 (CDMA/AMPS LNA) which provides a complete CDMA
receiver for 800MHz dual-mode phones.
Gain Select
The RFA/Mixer incorporates on-chip switches which determine CDMA, AMPS and
bypass mode select. When used with the TQ3131 or TQ3132 (CDMA/AMPS LNA),
four gain steps are available. The RF input port is internally matched to 50 Ω,
greatly simplifying the design and keeping the number of external components to a
minimum. The TQ5132 achieves good RF performance with low current
consumption, supporting long standby times in portable applications. Coupled with
the very small SOT23-8 package, the part is ideally suited for Cellular band mobile
phones.
Electrical Specifications1
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
881
MHz
Gain
15.0
dB
Noise Figure
4.5
dB
3rd
2.5
dBm
15.0
mA
Order Intercept
DC supply Current
High IP3 performance
Few external components
Applications
IS-95 CDMA Mobile Phones
AMPS Mobile Phones
Frequency
Input
Mode Select
Dual Mode CDMA Cellular application
Note 1: Test Conditions: Vdd=2.8V, RF=881MHz, LO=966MHz, IF=85MHz, Ta=25C, CDMA High Gain
state.
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Electrical Characteristics
Parameter
Conditions
Min.
Typ/Nom
Max.
Units
RF Frequency
Cellular band
869
881
894
MHz
IF Frequency Range
High side LO
85
130
MHz
16.0
18.2
dB
4.5
7.2
dB
CDMA Mode-High Gain
Gain
12.6
Noise Figure
Input IP3
-2.2
2.5
18.0
Supply Current (TA = 25°C)
dBm
21.0
mA
CDMA Mode-High Gain Low Linearity
Gain
18.5
dB
Noise Figure
4.0
dB
Input IP3
-0.3
dBm
Supply Current (TA = 25°C)
18.0
mA
Gain
5.0
dB
Noise Figure
11.0
dB
Input IP3
14.0
dBm
Supply Current (TA = 25°C)
13.5
mA
CDMA Mode-Mid Gain
CDMA Mode-Low Gain
Gain
5.2
Noise Figure
Input IP3
7.4
Supply Current (TA = 25°C)
8.0
10.2
dB
10.0
12.8
dB
11.0
dBm
14.0
17.5
mA
12.0
12.6
dB
5.0
7.7
dB
AMPS Mode
Gain
7.7
Noise Figure
Input IP3
-4.9
-1.0
9.0
Supply Current (TA = 25°C)
Supply Voltage
2.8
dBm
10.3
mA
3.15
V
Note 1: Test Conditions: Vdd=2.8 to 3.15V, RF=869-894MHz, LO=High side –6 to –2dBm, IF=85MHz, TA= -30 to 85° C, unless otherwise specified.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Value
Units
DC Power Supply
5.0
V
Power Dissipation
500
mW
Operating Temperature
-30 to 85
C
Storage Temperature
-60 to 150
C
Signal level on inputs/outputs
+20
dBm
Voltage to any non supply pin
+0.3
V
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Typical Performance, Note: HG Mode=CDMA High Gain, LG Mode=CDMA Low Gain
Test Conditions, unless otherwise specified: Vdd=2.8V, Ta=25C, RF=881MHz, LO=966MHz, LO input=-4dBm, IF=85MHz
Gain vs. Temperature
18
16
16
14
14
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
Gain vs. Frequency
18
12
10
12
10
8
8
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
6
4
869
875
882
888
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
6
4
-30
894
0
25
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
14
12
12
10
10
Input IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. Frequency
14
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
6
4
6
4
2
0
0
-2
-2
-4
875
882
888
Frequency (MHz)
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
8
2
869
-30
894
25
55
85
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
12
12
10
10
Noise Figure (dB)
Noise Figure (dB)
0
Temperature (Celsius)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
8
6
4
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
2
85
Temperature (Celsius)
Frequency (MHz)
8
55
8
6
4
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
2
0
0
869
875
882
Frequency (MHz)
888
894
-30
0
25
55
85
Temperature (Celsius)
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Noise Figure vs. LO Power
12
10
Noise Figure (dB)
Idd (mA)
Idd vs. Temperature
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
8
6
4
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
2
0
-30
0
25
55
85
-6
Temperature (Celsius)
-4
-2
LO Power (dBm)
Gain vs. LO Power
Gain vs. Vdd
18
18
16
15
12
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
14
12
10
8
6
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
4
2
9
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
6
0
3
-6
-4
-2
2.8
LO Power (dBm)
Input IP3 vs. LO Power
14
12
12
10
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
Input IP3 (dBm)
Input IP3 (dBm)
10
6
4
2
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
8
6
4
2
0
-2
0
-4
-2
-6
-4
-2
2.8
LO Power (dBm)
4
3.15
Input IP3 vs. Vdd
14
8
3
Vdd (volts)
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Vdd (volts)
3.15
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Noise Figure vs. Vdd
12
Noise Figure (dB)
10
8
6
4
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
2
0
2.8
3
3.15
Vdd (volts)
Idd (mA)
Idd vs. Vdd
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
HG Mode
LG Mode
AMPS
2.8
3
3.15
Vdd (volts)
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Control 2
RF AMP
Gain
Select
Control 1
Mixer
Mode Select
R1
L4
RF
IN
VDD
GND
LO
IN
RF input
VDD
R4
C22
R2
Control 3 IF AMP
Gain
Select
GIC
C4
R3
CDMA
IF Out
C6
C7
IF
Out
LO
INPUT
C12
IF
Out
C9
AMP's
IF Out
L3
L2
C10
VDD
VDD
C8
C5
Application/Test Circuit
Bill of Material for TQ5132 RF AMP/Mixer
Component
Reference Designator
Part Number
Receiver IC
U1
TQ5132
Capacitor
C4
.022µF
0402
Capacitor
C10
18pF
0402
Capacitor
C5,C8
1200pF
0402
Capacitor
C6
27pF
0402
Capacitor
C7
30pF
0402
Capacitor
C9
15pF
0402
Capacitor
C12
100pF
0402
Capacitor
C22
2.7pF
0402
Resistor
R1, R4
5.1K Ω
0402
Resistor
R2
6.8 Ω
0402
Resistor
R3
180Ω
0402
Inductor
L2
180nH
0805
Inductor
L3
270nH
0805
Inductor
L4
18nH
0402
6
Value
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Size
Manufacturer
SOT23-8
TriQuint Semiconductor
TQ5132
Data Sheet
TQ5132 Product Description
TQ5132
The TQ5132 is a miniature low noise mixer (downconverter) in a
small SOT-23-8 package (2.9X2.8X1.14 mm) with operation at
2.8v. The TQ5132 specs are designed to be compatible with IS98 Interim Standard for Dual-Mode CDMA cellular systems. The
low noise mixer features an AMPS control pin for Gain, Intercept
and Current (GIC pin) and it has excellent intermodulation
characteristics with high intercept point in all modes. For
optimum performance the TQ5132 RF frequency of operation
should be from 869 to 894 MHz. The IF range is from 85 to 130
MHz and its injection mode for the local oscillator is high side.
1.0
0.5
2.0
A
Input
Impedance
0.76 @ -65.5
z = 0.44 - j 1.46
y = 0.19 + j 0.63
Freq=881MHz
0.5
1.0
2.0
A
-2.0
-0.5
-1.0
Operation
The TQ5132 is a single-ended mixer with switching capabilities
for the various signal levels found in CDMA applications. The
TQ5132 combines a RF amplifier, a LO driver amplifier, and
Figure 2. TQ5132 RF Amplifier Input Impedance
separate digitally controlled IF amplifiers for CDMA and AMPS
outputs.
The LO buffer amplifier is a grounded gate FET with a
RF / C2
1
8
GND
2
7
LO / C1
GIC
3
6
IFA GS / C3
4
broadband match to 50Ω. It has on-chip DC block and on-chip
LO tuning circuit to shape the frequency response and drive it to
a level suitable for the gate of the mixer FET. Thus the optimum
TQ5132
CDMA
IF
Output
LO Buffer Amplifier
5
Mx Vdd
AMPS
IF
Output
LO frequency range is fixed and centered around 990mhz. The
LO is limited to high-side injection mode and it operates from
950MHz to 1030MHz. The input to the LO buffer is through pin 7
which also feeds the control line (C1) that selects the mixer
mode of operation, either CDMA or AMPS. Due to this logic
control, the only external component required at the LO port is a
series capacitor to prevent DC from traveling to other parts of
the system. The LO drive level of operation should be between 7 and 0 dBm. Best performance is obtained between –6 and –
2 dBm.
Figure 1. TQ5132 Block Diagram
LO/filter/Mixer interaction
Circuit Description
The physical position of the image reject filter is likely to have an
effect on the performance of the mixer especially in the Low
RF Amplifier
The TQ5132 has an integrated pre-amplifier stage in a cascode
configuration. The output is internally matched to 50 ohms at
881MHz. Pin 1 requires an external match that is set to deliver a
2:1 VSWR in both the low and high gain modes (i.e. RFA is on
or off). Figure 2 shows an approximated impedance at pin 1
(RFA input) to implement any desired match. Remember to
apply the LO signal when tuning the RF match.
Gain mode where the RF amplifier is switched out. This is
primarily due to self-mixing of the LO energy bouncing from the
filter back into the mixer either out-of-phase or in-phase creating
an offset in magnitude. To minimize this effect, TriQuint
recommends placing the image-reject filter as close to the IC as
possible. In TriQuint’s demo board its position is 42 mils from
the pad of the matching inductor and 126 mils from the IC pad.
This location for the image-reject filter works well.
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CDMA IF Amplifier
AMPS IF Amplifier
The CDMA IF amplifier is an open drain stage with a gain step
The source of the AMPS IF amplifier is connected directly to pin
to adjust the output power levels according to the system
requirement. No quiescent current adjustments are possible in
this mode since the self-bias circuit is on-chip. While the IF
3. This allows the system designer to adjust Gain, output
Intercept and Current (GIC) by adding an external self-bias
circuit at this pin (see figure 5). A large bypass capacitor value
output can be tuned for frequencies as high as 500 MHz, the
downconverter performance is limited by the internal tuned
circuit of the LO buffer amplifier. The highest IF that can be used
in the self-bias circuit minimizes the effects of low frequency
components present at this pin. TriQuint recommends 0.022uF
or greater. The AMPS IF amplifier gain is only mildly affected by
without significant deviation from typical performance is 130
MHz. This output is a high impedance open drain FET z = 5.47
the value of R2.
TQ5132
– j 0.71 Ω (normalized). The match requires a RF choke to Vdd
for proper biasing (see figure 3). Typical CDMA IF output
impedance is shown in figure 4. The gain of the CDMA IF
amplifier can be adjusted according to the degeneration resistor
R2
value R2 (see figure 5).
R3
TQ5132
CDMA
IF
Output
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
C6=27pF
C7=30pF
L2=180nH
C4
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
C4 = 0.022uF
R2 = 6.8 Ω
R3 = 180 Ω
Note: These values were optimized for TriQuint's 5131 Demo
board. The discrepancy between these values and those of the
customer's application may differ due to board and component
parasitics.
Figure 5. TQ5132 AMPS GIC pin
Vdd
Note: These values were optimized for TriQuint's 5131 Demo
board. The discrepancy between these values and those of the
customer's application may differ due to board and component
parasitics.
Figure 3. TQ5132 CDMA IF Output Match (IF = 85MHz)
Once the operating point is chosen, the designer still has
flexibility to adjust gain and intercept by varying the ratio of the
DC bias resistors, R2/R3. Maximum gain is obtained when the
total DC resistance (R2 + R3) at pin 3 is bypassed.
The normalized impedance of the AMPS IF output is z = 15.4 – j
TQ5132
1.0
0.5
2.0
B
CDIF output
Impedance
0.70 @ -2.8
z = 5.47- j 0.71
y = 0.18 + j 0.02
Freq=85MHz
0.5
1.0
2.0
B
-2.0
-0.5
-1.0
2.87 Ω. This particular measurement was taken on the 5132
demo board by lifting pin 5 of the PCB pad and soldering the
center conductor of a semirigid probe next to it. The outer
conductor was grounded close to the pin and its electrical length
dialed as a port extension in order to move the calibration
reference plane right at the tip of the probe. Keep in mind that
the total DC bias resistance in the GIC pin must be selected
before taking this measurement. When designing the PCB, it is
recommended to place the self-bias circuit of the amplifier as
close to the pin as possible to minimize possible loading effects
that might cause oscillation. Similarly, the shunt capacitor C10
Figure 4. TQ5132 CDMA IF Output Impedance at Pin 4
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of the IF match should be grounded close to the IC (see figure
6).
After designing the IF match in simulation using the given Sparameters, some adjustment might be needed when
implementing the match on the bench. At this point remember
that the LO driver amplifier must be turned on since the IFA is
directly coupled to the mixer FET. Figure 6 shows the circuit
topology and component values designed for TriQuint's demo
board. Figure 7 shows a typical AMPS IF output impedance.
TQ5132
1
8
2
7
3
6
4
5
decoupling network has a PI configuration. On the main Vdd
node, a large capacitor of 0.022 uF is used, followed by a 3.3 or
10 ohm resistor in series with the supply line. Last, a bypass
capacitor that presents a low impedance to ground at the RF
frequency is normally placed very close to the pin. However, in
the TQ5132 this bypass capacitor on the IC node is on-chip and
the external one near the IC is not needed.
Board Layout Recommendations
All ground pins should be kept close to the IC and have its own
via to the ground plane to minimize inductance.
Most PC boards for portable applications have thin dielectric
layers and very narrow line width which increase the board
AMPS
IF
Output
C9=15pF
C10=18pF
L3=270nH
parasitic capacitance and inductance. To minimize these effects
when implementing a matching network, it is recommended to
relieve the ground underneath pads carrying RF signals
whenever possible.
Control Line Description
The control lines can be toggled between high and low levels
Vdd
Note: These values were optimized for TriQuint's 5131 Demo
board. The discrepancy between these values and those of the
customer's application may differ due to board and component
parasitics.
using CMOS logic circuitry. Control line C1 is used to switch
between CDMA and AMPS IF output. The other two control
lines C2 and C3 set the various CDMA output levels required by
Figure 6. TQ5132 AMPS IF Output Match (IF = 85 MHz)
the system.
Table 1. Downconverter Control Lines C1, C2, C3
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1.0
0.5
C
2.0
Receiver State
C1
C2
C3
AMPS Mode
0
0
1
CDMA High Gain
1
0
0
CDMA HG, low lin
1
0
1
CDMA Mid Gain
1
1
0
CDMA Low Gain
1
1
1
AMIF output
Impedance
0.9 @ - 2.9
z = 15.4 - j 7.23
y = 0.05 + j 0.02
Freq=85MHz
0.5
1.0
2.0
C
-2.0
-0.5
-1.0
Figure 7. TQ5132 AMPS IF Output Impedance at Pin 5
C1 = Mixer Mode, C2 = RFA gain select and LNA gain select,
C3 = IFA gain select and LNA mode select.
Vdd Decoupling
External spurious signals at high and low frequencies can
appear on the Vdd lines. Proper decoupling of these lines is
required to eliminate unwanted noise. The recommended
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Receiver State
RFA
IFA
AMPS Mode
HG, AMPS Idd
HG, AMPS Output
CDMA High Gain
HG, CDMA Idd
LG, CDMA Output
CDMA HG, low lin
HG, CDMA Idd
HG, CDMA Output
CDMA Mid Gain
Bypass
LG, CDMA Output
CDMA Low Gain
Bypass
HG, CDMA Output
Table 2. Electrical States of RFA and IFA
In the AMPS mode the TQ5132 switches the IF output to the
AMPS pin and turns on the RF amplifier but at lower current
than CDMA mode. Thus the system draws much less current
in AMPS mode.
In the High Gain modes, a cascode amplifier is switched in
before the mixer. Control for this function is made via a DC
signal on the RF input pin 1. The IF amplifier gain can be
stepped as well via a control line at pin 6.
The CDMA Mid Gain Mode provides an intermediate gain step.
The mixer has the RF amplifier turned off and the IF stage at
minimum gain.
In the low gain modes, the RF amplifier is disabled and the input
signal is routed directly to the mixer.
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Package Pinout
Control 2 RF
IN
VDD
Control 1
GND
LO
IN
Mode Select/
LO Input
Control 3
IFA Gain
Select
GIC
CDMA IF
IF Out Out
IF
Out
AMP's
IF Out
Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
Pin #
Description and Usage
RF IN
1
RF Input, RF amplifier gain select, Logic Control 2
GND
2
Ground, paddle
GIC
3
Off chip tuning for gain/IP3/current
IF OUT
4
CDMA IF Output
IF OUT
5
AMPS IF Output
IFA Gain
6
IF amplifier gain select, Logic Control 3
LO IN
7
LO Input, mode select (CDMA/AMPS), Logic Control 1
Vdd
8
LNA Vdd, typical 2.8V
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Package Type: SOT23-8 Plastic Package
Note 1
PIN 1
E
E1
b
FUSED LEAD
Note 2
A
c
e
DESIGNATION
A
A1
b
c
D
e
E
E1
L
Theta
L
A1
DESCRIPTION
OVERALL HEIGHT
STANDOFF
LEAD WIDTH
LEAD THICKNESS
PACKAGE LENGTH
LEAD PITCH
LEAD TIP SPAN
PACKAGE WIDTH
FOOT LENGTH
FOOT ANGLE
DIE
METRIC
1.20 +/-.25 mm
.100 +/-.05 mm
.365 mm TYP
.127 mm TYP
2.90 +/-.10 mm
.65 mm TYP
2.80 +/-.20 mm
1.60 +/-.10 mm
.45 +/-.10 mm
1.5 +/-1.5 DEG
θ
ENGLISH
0.05 +/-.250 in
.004 +/-.002 in
.014 in
.005 in
.114 +/-.004 in
.026 in
.110 +/-.008 in
.063 +/-.004 in
.018 +/-.004 in
1.5 +/-1.5 DEG
NOTE
3
3
3
3
1,3
3
3
2,3
3
Notes
1. The package length dimension includes allowance for mold mismatch and flashing.
2. The package width dimension includes allowance for mold mismatch and flashing.
3. Primary dimensions are in metric millimeters. The English equivalents are calculated and subject to rounding error.
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