BGA524N6
Silicon Germanium Low Noise Amplifier
for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
Data Sheet
Revision 3.5, 2021-08-31
RF & Protection Devices
Edition 2021-08-31
Published by
Infineon Technologies AG
81726 Munich, Germany
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BGA524N6
Revision History
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Revision 3.4, 2020-07-01
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Type code information updated
Revision 3.3, 2018-04-10
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Trademarks updated
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Package name TSNP-6-10 added
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Maximum ratings comment updated
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Package outline drawing for TSNP-6-10 added
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Marking layout drawing for TSNP-6-10 added
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Date code marking table added
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Tape & reel dimensions for TSNP-6-10 added
Revision 3.2, 2014-10-15
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Footnotes 3 and 5 added
Other Trademarks
All referenced product or service names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Application Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Package Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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List of Figures
List of Figures
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Data Sheet
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Application Schematic BGA524N6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drawing of Application Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Application Board Cross-Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TSNP-6-2 Package Outline (top, side and bottom views) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TSNP-6-10 Package Outline (top, side and bottom views) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Footprint Recommendation TSNP-6-2 and TSNP-6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marking Layout TSNP-6-2 (top view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marking Layout TSNP-6-10 (top view) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Date Code Marking TSNP-6-2 and TSNP-6-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tape & Reel Dimensions TSNP-6-2 (reel diameter 180 mm, pieces/reel 15000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tape & Reel Dimensions TSNP-6-10 (reel diameter 180 mm, pieces/reel 12000) . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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List of Tables
List of Tables
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Data Sheet
Pin Definition and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Thermal Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Characteristics: TA = 25 °C, VCC = 1.8 V, VPON,ON = 1.8 V, VPON,OFF = 0 V,
f = 1550 - 1615 MHz (GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Characteristics: TA = 25 °C, VCC = 2.8 V, VPON,ON = 2.8 V, VPON,OFF = 0 V,
f = 1550 - 1615 MHz (GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Features
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High insertion power gain: 19.6 dB
Out-of-band input 3rd order intercept point: -4dBm
Input 1 dB compression point: -12 dBm
Low noise figure: 0.55 dB
Very low current consumption: 2.5 mA
Operating frequencies: 1550 - 1615 MHz
Supply voltage: 1.5 V to 3.3 V
Digital on/off switch (1V logic high level)
Ultra small TSNP-6-2 / TSNP-6-10 leadless package (footprint: 0.7 x
1.1 mm2)
B7HF Silicon Germanium technology
RF output internally matched to 50 Ω
Only 1 external SMD component necessary
2kV HBM ESD protection (including AI-pin)
Pb-free (RoHS compliant) package
Application
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Ideal for all Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and others
VCC PON
AI
AO
ESD
GND
BGA 524N6_Blockdiagram .vsd
Figure 1
Block Diagram
Product Name
Marking / Type Code
Package
BGA524N6
H
TSNP-6-2 / TSNP-6-10
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Features
Description
The BGA524N6 is a front-end low noise amplifier for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) from 1550 MHz
to 1615 MHz like GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and others. The LNA provides 19.6 dB gain and 0.55 dB noise
figure at a current consumption of 2.5 mA in the application configuration described in Chapter 3. The BGA524N6
is based upon Infineon Technologies‘ B7HF Silicon Germanium technology. It operates from 1.5 V to 3.3 V supply
voltage.
Pin Definition and Function
Table 1
Pin Definition and Function
Pin No.
Name
Function
1
GND
Ground
2
VCC
DC supply
3
AO
LNA output
4
GND
Ground
5
AI
LNA input
6
PON
Power on control
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Maximum Ratings
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Maximum Ratings
Table 2
Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Note /
Test Condition
Voltage at pin VCC
VCC
-0.3
–
3.6
V
1)
Voltage at pin AI
VAI
-0.3
–
0.9
V
–
Voltage at pin AO
VAO
-0.3
–
VCC + 0.3
V
–
Voltage at pin PON
VPON
-0.3
–
VCC + 0.3
V
–
Voltage at pin GNDRF
VGNDRF
-0.3
–
0.3
V
–
Current into pin VCC
ICC
–
–
16
mA
–
RF input power
PIN
–
–
0
dBm
–
Total power dissipation,
Ptot
–
–
60
mW
–
Junction temperature
TJ
–
–
150
°C
–
Ambient temperature range
TA
-40
–
85
°C
–
Storage temperature range
TSTG
-65
–
150
°C
–
ESD capability all pins
VESD_HBM –
–
2000
V
according to
JESD22A-114
TS < 148 °C2)
1) All voltages refer to GND-Node unless otherwise noted
2) TS is measured on the ground lead at the soldering point
Attention: Stresses above the max. values listed here may cause permanent damage to the device.
Maximum ratings are absolute ratings; exceeding only one of these values may cause
irreversible damage to the integrated circuit. Exposure to conditions at or below absolute
maximum rating but above the specified maximum operation conditions may affect device
reliability and life time. Functionality of the device might not be given under these conditions.
Thermal Resistance
Table 3
Thermal Resistance
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Junction - soldering point
RthJS
25
1) For calculation of RthJA please refer to Application Note Thermal Resistance
K/W
1)
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Electrical Characteristics
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Electrical Characteristics
Table 4
Electrical Characteristics:1) TA = 25 °C, VCC = 1.8 V, VPON,ON = 1.8 V, VPON,OFF = 0 V,
f = 1550 - 1615 MHz (GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo)
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Supply voltage
VCC
1.5
–
3.3
Supply current
ICC
–
2.5
3.2
5)
Unit
Note / Test Condition
V
–
mA
ON-mode
mA
ON-mode, fIN = 1575 MHz,
PIN ≤ -40dBm
–
2.5
3.5
–
0.2
3
μA
OFF-mode
1.0
–
Vcc
V
ON-mode
0
–
0.4
V
OFF-mode
–
5
10
μA
ON-mode
–
–
1
μA
OFF-mode
|S21|
18.4
19.6
20.8
dB
–
NF
–
0.55
1.0
dB
ZS = 50 Ω
RLin
8
11
–
dB
–
12
20
–
dB
–
1/|S12|
32
37
–
dB
–
tS
–
5
8
μs
OFF- to ON-mode
–
5
8
μs
ON- to OFF-mode
Inband input 1dB-compression IP1dB
point3)
-19
-16
–
dBm
–
Inband input 3rd-order intercept IIP3
point6),3)
-12
-9
–
dBm
f1 = 1575 MHz
f2 = f1 +/-1 MHz
Out-of-band input 3rd-order
intercept point7),5)
IIP3oob
-8
-5
–
dBm
f1 = 1712.7 MHz
f2 = 1850 MHz
Stability5)
k
>2
>3
–
Power On voltage
Vpon
Power On current
Ipon
2
Insertion power gain
Noise figure
2)
Input return loss
3)
3)
Output return loss
Reverse isolation
RLout
3)
2
4),5)
Power gain settling time
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
f = 20 MHz ... 10 GHz
Based on the application described in chapter 3
PCB losses are subtracted
Verification based on AQL; not 100% tested in production
To be within 1 dB of the final gain OFF- to ON-mode; to be within 3 dB of the final gain ON- to OFF-mode
Guaranteed by device design; not tested in production
Input power = -30 dBm for each tone
Input power = -20 dBm for each tone
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Electrical Characteristics
Table 5
Electrical Characteristics:1) TA = 25 °C, VCC = 2.8 V, VPON,ON = 2.8 V, VPON,OFF = 0 V,
f = 1550 - 1615 MHz (GPS / Glonass / Beidou / Galileo)
Parameter
Symbol
Values
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Supply voltage
VCC
1.5
–
3.3
Supply current
ICC
–
2.6
3.3
Power On voltage
Vpon
Power On current
Ipon
2
5)
Unit
Note / Test Condition
V
–
mA
ON-mode
mA
ON-mode, fIN = 1575 MHz,
PIN ≤ -40dBm
–
2.6
3.6
–
0.2
3
μA
OFF-mode
1.0
–
Vcc
V
ON-mode
0
–
0.4
V
OFF-mode
–
10
15
μA
ON-mode
–
–
1
μA
OFF-mode
Insertion power gain
|S21|
18.4
19.6
20.8
dB
–
Noise figure2)
NF
–
0.55
1.0
dB
ZS = 50 Ω
RLin
8
11
–
dB
–
12
18
–
dB
–
1/|S12|
32
37
–
dB
–
tS
–
5
8
μs
OFF- to ON-mode
–
5
8
μs
ON- to OFF-mode
Inband input 1dB-compression IP1dB
point3)
-15
-12
–
dBm
–
Inband input 3rd-order intercept IIP3
point6),3)
-11
-8
–
dBm
f1 = 1575 MHz
f2 = f1 +/-1 MHz
Out-of-band input 3rd-order
intercept point7),5)
IIP3oob
-7
-4
–
dBm
f1 = 1712.7 MHz
f2 = 1850 MHz
Stability5)
k
>2
>3
–
Input return loss
3)
3)
Output return loss
Reverse isolation
RLout
3)
2
4),5)
Power gain settling time
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
f = 20 MHz ... 10 GHz
Based on the application described in chapter 3
PCB losses are subtracted
Verification based on AQL; not 100% tested in production
To be within 1 dB of the final gain OFF- to ON-mode; to be within 3 dB of the final gain ON- to OFF-mode
Guaranteed by device design; not tested in production
Input power = -30 dBm for each tone
Input power = -20 dBm for each tone
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Application Information
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Application Information
Application Board Configuration
N1
BGA524N6
GNDRF, 4
C1
(optional)
AO, 3
RFout
L1
RFin
VCC
VCC, 2
AI, 5
C2
(optional)
PON
PON, 6
GND, 1
BGA524 N6_Schematic.vsd
Figure 2
Application Schematic BGA524N6
Table 6
Bill of Materials
Name
Value
Package
Manufacturer
Function
C1 (optional)
1nF
0402
Various
DC block 1)
C2 (optional)
> 10nF2)
0402
Various
RF bypass 3)
L1
8.2nH
0402
Murata LQW type
Input matching
N1
BGA524N6
TSNP-6-2 / TSNP-6- Infineon
10
SiGe LNA
1) DC block might be realized with pre-filter in GNSS applications
2) For data sheet characteristics 1μF used
3) RF bypass recommended to mitigate power supply noise
A list of all application notes is available at http://www.infineon.com/gpslna.appnotes.
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Application Information
BGAx24N6_Application _Board .vsd
Figure 3
Drawing of Application Board
Vias
Vias
Ro4003, 0.2mm
Copper
35µm
FR4,0.8mm
BGAx24N6_application _board _sideview.vsd
Figure 4
Data Sheet
Application Board Cross-Section
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Package Information
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Package Information
Figure 5
TSNP-6-2 Package Outline (top, side and bottom views)
Figure 6
TSNP-6-10 Package Outline (top, side and bottom views)
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Package Information
Figure 7
Footprint Recommendation TSNP-6-2 and TSNP-6-10
TSNP-6-2_MK.vsd
Figure 8
Marking Layout TSNP-6-2 (top view, product type code see Page 7)
TSNP-6-10_MK.vsd
Figure 9
Data Sheet
Marking Layout TSNP-6-10 (top view, product type code see Page 7)
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Figure 10
Date Code Marking TSNP-6-2 and TSNP-6-10
Figure 11
Tape & Reel Dimensions TSNP-6-2 (reel diameter 180 mm, pieces/reel 15000)
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Package Information
Pin 1
marking
TSNP-6-10_TP.vsd
Figure 12
Data Sheet
Tape & Reel Dimensions TSNP-6-10 (reel diameter 180 mm, pieces/reel 12000)
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