Product Specification PE4124 High Linearity Quad MOSFET Mixer for GSM 800 & Cellular BTS Product Description The PE4124 is a high linearity, passive Quad MOSFET Mixer for GSM 800 & Cellular Base Station Receivers and exhibits high dynamic range performance over a broad LO drive range up to 20 dBm. This mixer integrates passive matching networks to provide single-ended interfaces for the RF and LO ports, eliminating the need for external RF baluns or matching networks. The PE4124 is optimized for frequency downconversion using low-side LO injection for GSM 800 & Cellular Base Station applications, and is also suitable for use in up-conversion applications. Features • Integrated, single-ended RF & LO interfaces • High linearity: IIP3 > +32 dBm, 820 - 920 MHz (+17 dBm LO) • Low conversion loss: 6.9 dB (+17 dBm LO) • High isolation: typical LO-IF at 43 dB, LO-RF at 31 dB The PE4124 is manufactured on Peregrine’s UltraCMOS™ process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology on a sapphire substrate, offering the performance of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional CMOS. Figure 1. Functional Diagram • Designed for low-side LO injection Figure 2. Package Type 8-lead TSSOP LO IF RF PE4124 Table 1. AC and DC Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C (ZS = ZL = 50 Ω) Parameter Frequency Range: LO RF IF1 Minimum Typical Maximum Units 750 820 -- --70 850 920 -- MHz MHz MHz 6.9 7.3 dB Conversion Loss2 Isolation: LO-RF LO-IF 29 38 31 43 dB dB Input IP3 29 32.5 dBm 23 dBm Input 1 dB Compression Notes: 1. An IF frequency of 70 MHz is a nominal frequency. The IF frequency can be specified by the user as long as the RF and LO frequencies are within the specified maximum and minimum. 2. Conversion Loss includes loss of IF transformer (M/A COM ETC1-1-13, nominal loss 0.7dB at 70MHz). *Test conditions unless otherwise noted: LO = 70 MHz, LO input drive = 17 dBm, RF input drive = 3 dBm. Document No. 70-0043-04 │ www.psemi.com ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 8 PE4124 Product Specification Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View) LO 1 8 GND GND 2 7 IF1 RF 3 6 IF2 GND 4 5 GND PE4124 Table 2. Pin Descriptions Symbol Parameter/Conditions Min Max Units TST Storage temperature range -65 150 °C TOP Operating temperature range -40 85 °C PLO LO input power 20 dBm PRF RF input power 16 dBm VESD ESD Sensitive Device 250 V Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values listed in the above table. Exceeding these values may cause permanent device damage. Functional operation should be restricted to the limits in the DC Electrical Specifications table. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods may affect device reliability. Pin No. Pin Name 1 LO 2 GND 3 RF RF Input 4 GND Ground. 5 GND Ground. When handling this UltraCMOS™ device, observe the same precautions that you would use with other ESD-sensitive devices. Although this device contains circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD, precautions should be taken to avoid exceeding the rating specified. 6 IF2 IF differential output Latch-Up Avoidance 7 IF1 IF differential output Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS™ devices are immune to latch-up. 8 GND Description LO Input Ground connection for Mixer. Traces should be physically short and connect immediately to ground plane for best performance. Ground. ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 8 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions Document No. 70-0043-04 │ UltraCMOS™ RFIC Solutions PE4124 Product Specification Evaluation Kit Figure 4. Evaluation Board Layout Table 4. Bill of Materials Peregrine Specification 101/0054 Pin1 Reference Value / Description T2 M/A Com ETC1-1-13 U1 (Not Labeled) PE4124 Mixer R1 0Ω J1, J2, J3 SMA Connector Applications Support If you have a problem with your evaluation kit or if you have applications questions, please contact applications support: E-Mail: [email protected] (fastest response) Phone: (858) 731-9400 Figure 5. Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram LO RF LO GND T2 GND IF1 RF IF2 GND IF GND PE4124 T2 M/A-Com E-Series RF 1:1 Transformer ETC1-1-13 Figure 6. Evaluation Board Testing Block Diagram, 2-Tone Setup 4124 LO PA IF Eval Board 3 dB 3 dB RF Sig Gen Spectrum Analyzer 3 dB Sig Gen Document No. 70-0043-04 │ www.psemi.com 6 dB Hybrid Tee 6 dB Sig Gen ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 8 PE4124 Product Specification Typical Performance Plots (LO=17 dBm, RF=3 dBm, IF=70 MHz) Figure 7. Conversion Loss vs. Frequency Figure 8. Input 1dB Compression vs. Frequency 30 0 25 1dB Comprssion (dBm) Conversion Loss (dB) -2 -4 -40 C -6 -8 -40 C 25 C 85 C 15 10 5 85 C -10 800 20 25 C 825 850 875 900 925 0 800 950 825 850 Frequency (MHz) 875 900 925 950 925 950 Frequency (MHz) Figure 9. Input IP3 vs. Frequency Figure 10. Output IP3 vs. Frequency 30 40 25 30 -40 C 25 C 20 25 C 85 C OIP3 (dBm) IIP3 (dBm) -40 C 20 85 C 15 10 10 5 0 800 825 850 875 900 925 Frequency (MHz) ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 8 950 0 800 825 850 875 900 Frequency (MHz) Document No. 70-0043-04 │ UltraCMOS™ RFIC Solutions PE4124 Product Specification Typical Performance Plots (LO=17 dBm, RF=3 dBm, IF=70 MHz) Figure 11. LO-RF Isolation vs. Frequency Figure 12. LO-IF Isolation vs. Frequency 0 0 -5 -10 -20 -15 -20 Isolation (dB) Isolation (dB) -10 -40 C 25 C -25 -40 C -30 25 C 85 C -40 -30 -50 -35 85 C -40 800 825 850 875 900 925 -60 800 950 825 850 Frequency (MHz) 925 950 Figure 14. RF Port Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 0 -2 -5 -4 -10 Return Loss (dB) Return Loss (dB) 900 Frequency (MHz) Figure 13. LO Port Return Loss vs. Frequency -6 -8 -15 -20 85 C 85 C -10 875 25 C -25 -40 C 25 C -40 C -30 -12 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 Frequency (GHz) Document No. 70-0043-04 │ www.psemi.com 1.6 1.8 2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 Frequency (GHz) ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 8 PE4124 Product Specification Typical Performance Data @ +25 °C (RF=3 dBm, IF=70 MHz) Figure 15. Input IP3 across LO Drive Figure 16. Conversion Loss across LO Drive 35 30 18 LO = 20dBm LO = -1dBm LO = 17dBm 16 25 LO = 11dBm LO = 8dBm 20 LO = 2dBm Conversion Loss (dB) IIP3 (dBm) LO = 14dBm 14 LO = 5dBm 12 LO = 8dBm 10 LO = 17dBm 15 LO = -1dBm 840 880 LO =14dBm 8 LO =5dBm 10 800 LO = 11dBm LO =20dBm LO = 2dBm 920 6 800 960 840 880 Frequency (MHz) 920 960 Frequency (MHz) Table 5. Spurious Response Table 6. Spurious Response mFRF + nFLO mFRF - nFLO nFLO nFLO mFRF 0 1 2 3 4 mFRF 0 1 2 3 4 0 -- 30 22 33 28 0 -- 30 22 33 28 28 0 29 13 39 1 28 2 32 23 39 1 2 50 48 47 64 52 2 50 46 52 54 48 3 >85 65 73 63 74 3 >85 63 75 76 71 4 >85 >85 >85 >85 >85 4 >85 >85 >85 >85 >85 Normalized to dB below PIF Normalized to dB below PIF (RF=870 MHz @ 3 dBm, LO = 800 MHz @ 17 dBm, low side) (RF=870 MHz @ 3 dBm, LO = 800 MHz @ 17 dBm, low side) ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 8 Document No. 70-0043-04 │ UltraCMOS™ RFIC Solutions PE4124 Product Specification Figure 17. Package Drawing 8-lead TSSOP TOP VIEW 0.65BSC 7 8 6 5 12o REF 2X 3.20 0.20 R 0.90 MIN 4.40±0.10 Ø1.00±0.10 R 0.90 MIN GAGE PLANE 1.00 0.25 -B- 1.00 1 2 3 4 o 12 REF .20 C B A 0o 8o +.15 0.60 -.10 1.0 REF 0.325 -A- 3.00±0.10 0.90±0.05 1.10 MAX -C0.10 C 0.30 MAX 0.10 0.10±0.05 6.40 CB A FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW Table 7. Ordering Information Order Code Part Marking Description Package Shipping Method 4124-21 4124 PE4124-08TSSOP-100A 8-lead TSSOP 100 units / Tube 4124-22 4124 PE4124-08TSSOP-2000C 8-lead TSSOP 2000 units / T&R 4124-00 PE4124-EK PE4124-08TSSOP-EK Evaluation Board 1 / Box Document No. 70-0043-04 │ www.psemi.com ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 8 PE4124 Product Specification Sales Offices The Americas North Asia Pacific Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation Peregrine Semiconductor K.K. 9450 Carroll Park Drive San Diego, CA 92121 Tel 858-731-9400 Fax 858-731-9499 5A-5, 5F Imperial Tower 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 100-0011 Japan Tel: +81-3-3502-5211 Fax: +81-3-3502-5213 Europe Peregrine Semiconductor, Korea Peregrine Semiconductor Europe #B-2402, Kolon Tripolis, #210 Geumgok-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-480 S. Korea Tel: +82-31-728-4300 Fax: +82-31-728-4305 Bâtiment Maine 13-15 rue des Quatre Vents F- 92380 Garches, France Tel: +33-1-47-41-91-73 Fax : +33-1-47-41-91-73 South Asia Pacific Space and Defense Products Peregrine Semiconductor, China Americas: Tel: 505-881-0438 Fax: 505-881-0443 Europe, Asia Pacific: 180 Rue Jean de Guiramand 13852 Aix-En-Provence cedex 3, France Tel: +33(0) 4 4239 3361 Fax: +33(0) 4 4239 7227 Shanghai, 200040, P.R. China Tel: +86-21-5836-8276 Fax: +86-21-5836-7652 For a list of representatives in your area, please refer to our Web site at: www.psemi.com Data Sheet Identification Advance Information The product is in a formative or design stage. The data sheet contains design target specifications for product development. Specifications and features may change in any manner without notice. Preliminary Specification The data sheet contains preliminary data. Additional data may be added at a later date. Peregrine reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice in order to supply the best possible product. Product Specification The data sheet contains final data. In the event Peregrine decides to change the specifications, Peregrine will notify customers of the intended changes by issuing a DCN (Document Change Notice). ©2006 Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 8 The information in this data sheet is believed to be reliable. However, Peregrine assumes no liability for the use of this information. Use shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. No patent rights or licenses to any circuits described in this data sheet are implied or granted to any third party. Peregrine’s products are not designed or intended for use in devices or systems intended for surgical implant, or in other applications intended to support or sustain life, or in any application in which the failure of the Peregrine product could create a situation in which personal injury or death might occur. Peregrine assumes no liability for damages, including consequential or incidental damages, arising out of the use of its products in such applications. The Peregrine name, logo, and UTSi are registered trademarks and UltraCMOS and HaRP are trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. Document No. 70-0043-04 │ UltraCMOS™ RFIC Solutions