RF3806

RF3806GaAs HBT Pre-Driver Amplifier RF3806 GaAs HBT PRE-DRIVER AMPLIFIER RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product Package Style: AlN h 3 Features 4 W Output Power High Linearity 1500MHz to 2200MHz Operation 5 V to 8V Supply with Adjustable Bias VCC1 1 VREF 2 RF IN 3 V_BIAS 4 PACKAGE BASE GND Bias Circuit 8 RF OUT/VCC2 7 RF OUT/VCC2 6 RF OUT/VCC2 5 RF OUT/VCC2 Applications GaAs HBT Linear Amplifier Power Amplifier Stage for Commercial Wireless Infrastructure (DCS, PCS, UMTS) Functional Block Diagram Product Description The RF3806 is a GaAs power amplifier, specifically designed for linear applications. Using a highly reliable GaAs HBT fabrication process, this high-performance two-stage amplifier achieves high output power over a broad frequency range. An evaluation board is available to address UMTS2100 applications. Ordering Information RF3806 RF3806PCK-415 GaAs HBT Pre-Driver Amplifier Fully Assembled Evaluation Board - UMTS2100 Optimum Technology Matching® Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MICRO DEVICES®, RFMD®, Optimum Technology Matching®, Enabling Wireless Connectivity™, PowerStar®, POLARIS™ TOTAL RADIO™ and UltimateBlue™ are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. Rev A3 DS070509 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3-113 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) RF3806 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Supply Voltage (VCC and VBIAS) Rating 8 2870 23 +85 +125 Unit V mA dBm °C °C Caution! ESD sensitive device. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) DC Supply Current Maximum Input Power Operating Ambient Temperature Storage Temperature Parameter Overall - UMTS2100 VCC =8V Frequency P1dB Gain (S21) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition 2110 35 17 36 18 -12 -6 47 8 660 730 2170 37 19 MHz dBm dB dB dB dBm V IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =8V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per UMTS evaluation board Two-Tone Specification OIP3 23dBm/tone Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) Power Down Current 800 50 mA μA ICCQ VREF =0V, VCC =VBIAS =8V IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =6V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per UMTS evaluation board VCC =6V Frequency P1dB Gain (S21) 2110 34.5 18 46 6 718 2170 MHz dBm dB dBm V mA ICCQ IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =5V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per UMTS evaluation board 21dBm/tone Two-Tone Specification OIP3 Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) VCC =5V Frequency P1dB Gain (S21) 2110 33 18.5 45 2170 MHz dBm dB dBm 20dBm/tone Two-Tone Specification OIP3 3-114 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Rev A3 DS070509 RF3806 Parameter Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) 5 707 V mA ICCQ Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Condition 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) Overall - PCS1900 VCC =8V Frequency P1dB 1930 37 1990 MHz dBm IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =8V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per DCS/PHS/PCS low power linear application schematic Gain (S21) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) 18 -14 -8 52 8 660 730 800 50 dB dB dB dBm V mA μA ICCQ VREF =0V, VCC =VBIAS =8V IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =6V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per DCS/PHS/PCS low power linear application schematic 23dBm/tone Two-Tone Specification OIP3 Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) Power Down Current VCC =6V Frequency P1dB 1930 35 1990 MHz dBm Gain (S21) 18 49 6 713 dB dBm V mA ICCQ IREF =60mA, VCC =VBIAS =VREF =5V, Temp=+25°C Performance with impedance match as per DCS/PHS/PCS low power linear application schematic 21dBm/tone Two-Tone Specification OIP3 Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) VCC =5V Frequency P1dB 1930 33.5 1990 MHz dBm Gain (S21) 18.5 49 5 707 dB dBm V mA ICCQ 20dBm/tone Two-Tone Specification OIP3 Power Supply Power Supply Voltage Supply Current (ICC +IBIAS) Rev A3 DS070509 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3-115 RF3806 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pkg Base Function VCC1 VREF RF IN VBIAS RF OUT/ VCC2 RF OUT/ VCC2 RF OUT/ VCC2 RF OUT/ VCC2 GND Description For input stage. Control for active bias. See “Theory of Operation” section. For input stage. Requires RF match and DC block. Supply for active bias. For output stage. Requires RF match, bias feed and DC block. See pin 5. See pin 5. See pin 5. Must be soldered to ground pad through as short a path as possible. This path also forms the thermal path for minimum TJ. Interface Schematic 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) Package Drawing -A- Pin 1 0.005 A 0.0025 0.200 REF Shaded circle designates pin 1 location. 0.024 0.198 0.180 REF 0.236 Dimensions in inches. 0.156 0.025 R.008 0.050 TYP 0.028 TYP 0.050 REF 0.0780 MAX 0.020 7 PL 3-116 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Rev A3 DS070509 RF3806 Application Schematic - DCS/PHS/PCS 1800MHz to 2025MHz Low Power Linear Operation 0.1 μF + 10 μF 0Ω 10 pF 10 pF 1000 pF VCC 0.1 μF 10 μF + 3 GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIERS (LNAs, HPAs, LINEAR AMPS) 24 nH VREF 10 pF 1000 pF 0.1 μF + 6.8 nH 10 μF 270 Ω 270 Ω 270 Ω 270 Ω 1000 pF 1000 pF 1 2 10 pF RF IN Open Open 5.6 pF 3 6 5 3.3 pF Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Bias Circuit 8 7 L2 24 nH 7.5 pF 5.6 pF RF OUT 0.1 μF 10 pF 10 μF + * 4 VBIAS 10 pF 0.1 μF 1000 pF 10 μF + * PHS/PCS: 1.8 pF DCS: 2.4 pF This schematic for low power linear operation: 21dBm