The ICG series of Gain Blocks are general purpose gain stages consisting of Broadband MMIC amplifiers in a Darlington configuration. The amplifiers housed in a lowcost surface mountable package provide a high output intercept point, high gain and low noise figure and do not require an external bias resistor. • • • • • • • Characterized for 100-3000MHz Operation +26 dBm Output IP3 +17 dB Gain at 850 MHz +12 dB Gain at 2000 MHz Internally 50 matched input and output +3V Single Voltage Supply Low Current Consumption: 30mA • • • • • • IF or RF Buffer Amplifier Driver/Pre-Driver for CATV/SAT TV Amplifier VCO Buffer Driving Up/Down Converter General Rx/Tx Amplification LNB IF Path ISM Band Transceivers - WLAN - IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth ISO/EPC Compliant UHF RFID Readers • Gnd 1 RFin 2 Gnd 3 The ICG2130 can be used for amplification in IF and RF applications from 100 MHz to 3000 MHz. The amplifier provides a gain of 17dB typically at 850 MHz and has single ended input and output, internally matched to 50 Ohms. The device can be operated with a single +3V supply. The IC is available in industry standard 6L-SOT23 package. Bias ICG2130 6 Gnd 5 Vcc / RFout 4 Gnd ! " Gnd 1 6 Gnd 5 Vcc / RFout 4 Gnd 6L-SOT23 Rfin 2 Gnd 3 ICG2130 C MI 0 IC 213 G IC Performance tests for ICmic products were performed internally by ICmic and measured using specific systems and/or components. Any difference in circuit implementation, test software, or test equipment may affect actual performance. The information provided herein is believed to be reliable at the time of this printing. ICmic assumes no responsibility for the use of this information and/or the described product(s). Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Copyright 2004 IC MICROSYSTEMS SDN. BHD. All worldwide rights reserved Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 1 Pin # Symbol Description Ground connection. Keep traces physically short and immediately connect to ground plane. RF input pin. This pin is not externally DC blocked and thus requires an external blocking capacitor suitable for the frequency of operation. The input impedance of this pin is internally matched to 50 using resistive feedback. 1 Gnd 2 RFin 3 Gnd Same as Pin 1 4 Gnd Same as Pin 1 5 Vcc/RFout RF out and bias pin. The input impedance of this pin is internally matched to 50 using resistive feedback. Bias should be supplied to this pin externally. Please note that an RF choke inductor is required but no external bias resistor is needed. A DC blocking capacitor should be used for most applications since DC bias is present on this pin. The supply should be well-bypassed. 6 Gnd Same as Pin 1 # Symbol Parameter Value Unit Part Description VCC Positive Power Supply +4.0 VDC ICG2130 6L-SOT23, 3V Amplifier -40 to +85 o C ICG2130-EVAL Fully Assembled Evaluation Board -65 to +150 o C 300 o C TOP TSTG TSOL Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Soldering Temperature Note: Stress greater than those listed above may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect reliability. Parameter Value VCC +3.0 VDC +25 o TOP Unit C Unless otherwise stated, measurements were done on the evaluation board $%& '() *(+ & ,* *, * Appropriate precaution in handling, packaging and testing must be observed Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 2 Parameter Test Conditions Min Supply Voltage Supply Current 27 Parameter Test Conditions Overall Frequency Range Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 Typ Max Unit +3.0 100 MHz Performance Gain Noise Figure Output IP3 Output P1dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Isolation VCC=+3.0V, TOP = +25 oC 850 MHz Performance Gain Noise Figure Output IP3 Output P1dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Isolation VCC=+3.0V, TOP = +25 oC 2000 MHz Performance Gain Noise Figure Output IP3 Output P1dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Isolation VCC=+3.0V, TOP = +25 oC 3000 MHz Performance Gain Noise Figure Output IP3 Output P1dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Isolation VCC=+3.0V, TOP = +25 oC V 30 33 mA Min Typ Max Unit DC 850 3000 MHz 18.8 3.5 25 14.3 16.2 16.7 21.5 dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB 18.8 3.4 26 14.8 15.4 27.6 21.3 dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB 13.3 3.6 21 11.5 17.2 20.8 20 dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB 10.8 3.9 18 8.5 13.4 11.3 19.2 dB dB dBm dBm dB dB dB ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 3 Pout VS Pin Gain VS Pin 20.00 18.00 15.00 16.00 10.00 14.00 12.00 850 MHz 0.00 2000 MHz -5.00 3000 MHz Gain (dB) Pout (dBm) 5.00 10.00 850 MHz 8.00 3000 MHz -10.00 6.00 -15.00 4.00 -20.00 2.00 -25.00 2000 MHz 0.00 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 -30 -25 -20 -15 Pin (dBm) 20.00 -10.00 16.00 -14.00 12.00 -18.00 S12 (dB) S21 (dB) -5 0 5 10 ICG2130 S12, Vcc=+3.0V ICG2130 S21, Vcc=+3.0V 8.00 -22.00 -26.00 4.00 0.00 100.00 -10 Pin (dBm) 1100.00 2100.00 3100.00 -30.00 100.00 1100.00 2100.00 3100.00 Freq (MHz) Freq (MHz) ICG2130 S11, Vcc=+3.0V ICG2130 S22, Vcc=+3.0V Swp Max: 3 GHz 3000 MHz 100 MHz 3000 MHz 100 MHz Swp Min: 0.1 GHz Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 4 ICG2130 S12, Vcc=+3.3V ICG2130 S21, Vcc=+3.3V 16.00 -14.00 12.00 -18.00 S12 (dB) -10.00 S 2 1 (d B ) 20.00 8.00 4.00 0.00 100.00 -22.00 -26.00 1100.00 2100.00 3100.00 -30.00 100.00 Freq (MHz) 1100.00 2100.00 3100.00 Freq (MHz) ICG2130 S11, Vcc=+3.3V ICG2130 S22, Vcc=+3.3V Swp Max: 3 GHz 3000 MHz 100 MHz 3000 MHz 100 MHz Swp Min: 0.1 GHz Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 5 VCC 1 GND Bias GND C1 6 VCC L1 RFin C2 C3 2 RFin 3 GND U1 ICG2130 RFout 5 GND 4 RFout J1 1 GND Bias GND C1 6 L1 J2 50ΩµStrip C2 +5V VCC C3 2 RFout RFin J3 5 50ΩµStrip 3 GND PCB Top - Component Side Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 U1 ICG2130 GND 4 PCB SilkScreen ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 6 ICG2130-EVAL Component Designator Value Qty Description U1 1 ICG2130 Gain Block J1 1 2 Pin Header - VCC 2 SMA End Launch Connectors 1 Bypass Capacitor J2, J3 C1 4.7 µF C2, C3 100 pF 2 Blocking Capacitors L1 220 nH 1 Inductor ! " Rev. 1.0 28/12/04 ICmic reserves the right to change the specifications without notice. For more information please visit http://www.icmic.com 7