SILICON RFIC LOW CURRENT AMPLIFIER FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS FEATURES UPC8178TB POWER GAIN vs. FREQUENCY • LOW CURRENT CONSUMPTION ICC = 1.9 mA TYP @ VCC = 3.0 V +20 VCC = 3.0 V 2.4 GHz 1.0 GHz • SUPPLY VOLTAGE: VCC = 2.4 to 3.3 V +10 TA = -40°C TA = +25°C TA = +85°C 0 • EXCELLENT ISOLATION: ISOL = 39 dB TYP @ f = 1.0 GHz ISOL = 40 dB TYP @ f = 1.9 GHz ISOL = 38 dB TYP @ f = 2.4 GHz • POWER GAIN: GP = 11.0 dB TYP @ f = 1.0 GHz GP = 11.5 dB TYP @ f = 1.9 GHz GP = 11.5 dB TYP @ f = 2.4 GHz • OPERATING FREQUENCY: 0.1 to 2.4 GHz (Output port LC matching) • 1 dB GAIN COMPRESSION OUTPUT POWER: PO(1 dB) = -4.0 dBm TYP @ f = 1.0 GHz PO(1 dB) = -7.0 dBm TYP @ f = 1.9 GHz PO(1 dB) = -7.5 dBm TYP @ f = 2.4 GHz • HIGH-DENSITY SURFACE MOUNTING: 6-pin super minimold package (2.0 x 1.25 x 0.9 mm) -10 1.9 GHz -20 -30 -40 0.1 0.3 1.0 3.0 DESCRIPTION The UPC8178TB is a silicon monolithic integrated circuit designed as an amplifier for mobile communications. This IC can realize low current consumption with an external chip inductor which cannot be realized on an internal 50 Ω wideband matched IC. This low current amplifier operates on 3.0 V. This device is manufactured using NEC's 30 GHz fmax UHS0 (Ultra High Speed Process) silicon bipolar process which uses direct silicon nitride passivation film and gold electrodes. These materials can protect the chip surface from pollution and prevent corrosion/migration. Thus, this IC has excellent performance, uniformity and reliability. • LOW WEIGHT: 7 mg (Standard Value) APPLICATIONS • Buffer Amplifiers on 0.1 to 2.4 GHz mobile communications system NEC's stringent quality assurance and test procedures ensure the highest reliability and performance. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25°C, VCC = VOUT = 3.0 V, ZS = ZL = 50 Ω, at LC matched frequency unless otherwise specified)) PART NUMBER PACKAGE OUTLINE PARAMETERS AND CONDITIONS1 SYMBOLS ICC UPC8178TB S06 Circuit Current (no signal) GP Power Gain ISOL Isolation f = 1.0 GHz f = 1.9 GHz f = 2.4 GHz f = 1.0 GHz f = 1.9 GHz f = 2.4 GHz PO(1dB) 1 dB Gain Compression Output Power NF Noise Figure RLin Input Return Loss f = 1.0 GHz f = 1.9 GHz f = 2.4 GHz f = 1.0 GHz f = 1.9 GHz f = 2.4 GHz f = 1.0 GHz f = 1.9 GHz f = 2.4 GHz UNITS MIN TYP MAX mA 1.4 1.9 2.4 dB dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB dB dB dB 9.0 9.0 9.0 34 35 33 -8.0 -11.0 -11.5 – – – 4 5 6.5 11.0 11.5 11.5 39 40 38 -4.0 -7.0 -7.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 7 8 9.5 13.0 13.5 13.5 – – – – – – 7.0 7.0 7.0 – – – California Eastern Laboratories UPC8178TB ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS1 RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS (TA = +25°C unless otherwise specified) SYMBOLS PARAMETERS UNITS RATINGS V 3.6 15 Voltage2 VCC Supply ICC Circuit Current mA PD Power Dissipation3 mW 270 TA Operating Ambient Temperature °C -40 to +85 Storage Temperature °C -55 to +150 dBm +5 TSTG PIN Input Power SYMBOLS VCC TA PARAMETERS UNITS MIN TYP MAX Supply Voltage1 V 2.4 3.0 3.3 Operating Ambient Temperature ˚C -40 +25 +85 Note: 1. Same voltage applied to pins 4 and 6. Notes: 1. Operation in excess of any one of these conditions may result in permanent damage. 2. Pins 4 and 6. 3. Mounted on a double-sided copper clad 50x50x1.6 mm epoxy glass PWB, TA = +85°C. SERIES PRODUCTS1 (TA = +25°C, VCC = Vout = 3.0 V, ZS = ZL = 50 Ω) Parameter 1.0 GHz output port matching frequency GP ISOL PO(1 dB) (dB) (dB) (dBm) 11 39 -4.0 13.5 44 +3.0 Part No. UPC8178TB UPC8179TB ICC (mA) 1.9 4.0 UPC8128TB 2.8 12.5 UPC8151TB 4.2 UPC8152TB 5.6 39 -4.0 12.5 38 +2.5 23 40 -4.5 1.66 GHz output port matching frequency GP ISOL PO(1 dB) (dB) (dB) (dBm) – – – – – – 13 39 -4.0 15 36 19.5 38 1.9 GHz output port matching frequency GP ISOL PO(1 dB) (dB) (dB) (dBm) 11.5 40 -7.0 15.5 42 +1.5 2.4 GHz output port matching frequency GP ISOL PO(1 dB) (dB) (dB) (dBm) 11.5 38 -7.5 15.5 41 +1.0 13 37 -4.0 – +1.5 15 34 +0.5 – -8.5 17.5 35 -8.5 – – Marking C3B C3C – C2P – – C2U – – C2V Note: 1. Typical performance. PIN FUNCTIONS (Pin Voltage is measured at VCC = 3.0 V) Pin No. Pin Name Applied Voltage (V) Pin Voltage (V) 1 Input — 0.91 2 3 5 GND 4 Output 6 VCC 0 Voltage same as VCC through external inductor 2.4 to 3.3 — – Function and Applications Internal Equivalent Circuit Signal input pin. An internal matching circuit, configured with resistors, enables a 50 Ω connection over a wide band. This pin must be coupled to the signal source with the capacitor for DC out. 6 Ground pin. This pin should be connected to the system ground with minimum inductance. Ground pattern on the board should be formed as wide as possible. All the ground pins must be connected together with a wide ground pattern to decrease impedance difference. 4 Signal output pin. This pin is designed as the collector output. Due to the high impedance output, this pin should be externally equipped with LC matching circuit to next stage. For L, a size 1005 chip inductor can be used. Power supply pin. This pin should be externally equipped with a bypass capacitor to minimize it's impedance. 2 3 1 5 UPC8178TB TEST CIRCUIT 1 (f = 1.0 GHz) VCC C3 C4 Output port matching circuit L1 6 50Ω C1 IN 4 1 C2 C3 50 Ω OUT 2, 3, 5 EXAMPLE OF TEST CIRCUIT 1 ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD f = 1.0 GHz AMP. 4 C2 L1 C3B Top View IN Connector C1 Mounting direction C5 C4 COMPONENT LIST 1.0 GHz Output Port Matching C1, C3, C5 1000 pF C2 0.75 pF C4 10 pF L1 12 nH C3 OUT Connector UPC8178TB TEST CIRCUIT 2 (f = 1.9 GHz) VCC C4 C6 C5 Output port matching circuit L1 6 50Ω C1 IN C2 C3 50 Ω OUT 4 1 2, 3, 5 EXAMPLE OF TEST CIRCUIT 2 ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD f = 1.9 GHz AMP. 4 IN Connector C1 C6 Mounting direction C4 C5 COMPONENT LIST 1.9 GHz Output Port Matching C1, C3, C5, C6 C2 1000 pF 0.5 pF C4 10 pF L1 3.9 nH C2 L1 C3B Top View C3 OUT Connector UPC8178TB TEST CIRCUIT 3 (f = 2.4 GHz) VCC C3 C5 C4 Output port matching circuit L1 6 50Ω C1 50 Ω OUT 4 1 IN L2 C2 2, 3, 5 EXAMPLE OF TEST CIRCUIT 3 ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD f = 2.4 GHz AMP. 4 L2 IN Connector C1 C5 Mounting direction C3 C4 COMPONENT LIST 2.4 GHz Output Port Matching C1, C3, C4, C5 1000 pF C3 10 pF L1 1.8 nH L2 2.7 nH NOTES: 1. 42 x 35 x 0.4 mm double sided copper clad polyimide board. 2. Solder plated on pattern. 3. Back side: GND pattern. 4. Through holes. L1 C3B Top View C2 OUT Connector UPC8178TB OUTLINE DIMENSIONS (Units in mm) PIN CONNECTIONS PACKAGE OUTLINE S06 (Bottom View) (Top View) 3 1.25 ±0.1 2 +0.10 0.2 -0.05 0.65 2.0 ±0.2 C3B 2.1 ±0.1 1 1.3 4 4 3 5 5 2 6 6 1 0.65 PIN NO. 0.1 MIN 0.9 ± 0.1 0.7 0 to 0.1 0.15 +0.10 -0.05 Note: All dimensions are typical unless otherwise specified. PIN NAME 1 Input 2 GND 3 GND 4 Output 5 GND 6 VCC SYSTEM APPLICATION EXAMPLE Location examples in digital cellular LNA RX I Q DEMOD SW ÷N PLL PLL I 0˚ TX φ PA 90˚ Q ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Quantity UPC8178TB-E3-A 3 K pcs/reel Note: Embossed tape, 8 mm wide. Pins 1, 2 and 3 face the tape Life Support Applications perforation side. These NEC products are not intended for use in life support devices, appliances, or systems where the malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. 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