STQ-3016

STQ-3016(Z) 2500MHz to 4000MHz Direct Quadrature Modulator STQ-3016(Z) Preliminary 2500MHz to 4000MHz DIRECT QUADRATURE MODULATOR RFMD Green, RoHS Compliant, Pb-Free (Z Part Number) Package: TSSOP, 16-Pin, 5.0mmx6.4mmx1.0mm NOT FOR NEW DESIGNSNOT FOR NEW DESIGNSNOT FOR NEW DESIGNS Product Description Features RFMD’s STQ-3016 is a direct quadrature modulator targeted for use in a wide range of communications systems. This device features a wide 2500MHz to 4000MHz operating frequency band, excellent carrier and sideband suppression, and a low broadband noise floor.    Optimum Technology Matching® Applied  GaAs HBT Wide Baseband Input, DC to 500MHz Superb Phase Accuracy and Amplitude Balance, ±4°/±0.2dB No External IF Filter Required Very Low Noise Floor, 153dBm/Hz Low LO Drive Requirement, -6dBm DE SI GN GaAs MESFET  InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS   Excellent Carrier Feedthrough, -40dBm SN OT The STQ-3016 uses silicon germanium (SiGe) device technology and delivers a typical output power of -12dBm with greater than 50dB IM3 suppression. The device is packaged in an industry standard 16-pin TSSOP with exposed paddle for superb RF and thermal ground.  Single +5V Supply with Digital Shut-Down Applications SiGe HBT  GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS  Si BJT GaN HEMT Parameter RF Output: TA =25°C Unit MHz dBm dB FO R RF Frequency Range Output Power RF Port Return Loss NE W RF MEMS Output P1dB Carrier Feedthrough Sideband Suppression IM3 Suppression dBm dB dBm dB Broadband Noise Floor dBm/Hz 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz Fixed Wireless Communication Systems GMSK, QPSK, QAM, SSB Modulators 2500MHz to 3000MHz Min. Typ. Max. 3000MHz to 4000MHz Min. Typ. Max. 2500 -14 3000 -15 -1 30 50 -11 15 +2 -42 36 55 -154 3000 -10 -1 -32 28 50 -12 10 +2 -42 33 55 Condition 4000 -10 Matched to 50 (Refer to schematics on page 6 and 7) -32 -153 Two-tone baseband input @ 600mVP-P differential per tone Baseband inputs tied to 1.9VDC, 20MHz offset from carrier NO T Quadrature Phase Error °C -4.0 ±2.0 +4.0 -4.0 ±2.5 +4.0 I/Q Amplitude Balance dB -0.2 ±0.1 +0.2 -0.2 ±0.1 +0.2 V +4.75 +5.00 +5.25 +4.75 +5.00 +5.25 Supply Voltage (VCC) Supply Current mA 80 88 80 88 Device Thermal Resistance °C/W 25 25 Junction to case Test Conditions (for all product specification tables unless otherwise noted): VCC (pins 2, 10, 15)=+5V, TA =+25°C, Baseband Input (Pins 1, 8, 9, 16)= 1.9V DC bias, 200kHz frequency, 300mVP-P differential drive, I and Q signals in quadrature, LO Input (Pins 4, 5)=-6dBm @ 3500MHz 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. DS101122 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 1 of 8 STQ-3016(Z) Preliminary Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage (VCC) 6.0 VCC LO, Input (LOP, LON, RFP, RFN) +10 dBm Baseband Min Input Voltage (BBIP, BBIN, BBQP, BBQN) 0 VDC Baseband Max Input Voltage (BBIP, BBIN, BBQP, BBQN) 3 VDC Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Unit Product Specifications Baseband Modulation Input: TA =25°C DC Baseband Input Resistance Baseband Input Capacitance 500 4.4 0.5 Product Specifications Useable LO Frequency LO Drive Level LO Port Return Loss Condition 2500 -9 Product Specifications MHz -3dB bandwidth, baseband inputs terminated in 50 per pin per pin LO Input: TA =25°C DE SI GN Baseband Frequency Input SN OT 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. -6 16 k pF 4000 -3 MHz dBm dB Matched to 50 (refer to schematics) Miscellaneous: TA =25°C NO T FO R NE W Shut-Down Attenuation 60 dB Shut-Down Pin Resistance 6.1 k at 1MHz Shut-Down Pin Capacitance 0.7 pF at 1MHz V Shut-Down disabled (normal operation) Shut-Down Control Voltage Thresh4.0 VCC olds Shut-Down Control Voltage Thresh0.0 1.0 V Shut-Down enabled olds Shut-Down Settling Time