DATA SHEET
AWB7230: 3.40 to 3.80 GHz Small-Cell Power Amplifier
Module
Applications
WiMAX and LTE Uplink Air Interfaces
Picocell, femtocell, home nodes
Customer premises equipment
Data cards and terminals
Features
InGaP HBT technology
2.5% EVM @ +29 dBm (OFDMA)
31 dB gain
Integrated step attenuator
Integrated output power detector
High efficiency
Low transistor junction temperature
Description
Matched for a 50 Ω system
The AWB7230 is a fully matched, Multi-Chip-Module (MCM)
designed for picocell, femtocell, and customer premises
equipment (CPE) applications. Its high linearity and efficiency
meet the extremely demanding needs of small-cell
infrastructure architectures. Designed for WiMAX and LTE air
interfaces operating in the 3.40 to 3.80 GHz band, the
AWB7230 delivers up to +29 dBm of WiMAX power with an
exceptionally low EVM. The device operates from a convenient
+4.5 V supply and provides 31 dB of gain.
Low profile miniature surface-mount package; RoHS compliant
Surface-mount (14-pin, 7 7 1.3 mm) package
(MSL4, 260 C per JEDEC J-STD-020)
Skyworks GreenTM products are compliant with
all applicable legislation and are halogen-free.
For additional information, refer to Skyworks
Definition of GreenTM, document number
SQ04–0074.
The device is manufactured using an advanced InGaP HBT MMIC
technology offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature
stability, and ruggedness. The self-contained 7 x 7 x 1.3 mm
surface-mount package incorporates RF matching networks
optimized for output power, efficiency, and linearity in a 50 Ω
system.
A block diagram of the AWB7230 is shown in Figure 1. The device
package and pinout are shown in Figure 2. Signal pin
assignments and functional pin descriptions are described in
Table 1.
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Vcc 1
Vcc 2
Step
Attenuator
RF Input
Matching
Network
Power
Detector
Bias
Network
Step
Attenuator
Matching
Network
RF Output
Power
Detector
Bias
Network
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Venable
Attenuator Control
Detector Output
Figure 1. AWB7230 Block Diagram
VENB
1
14 GND
GND
2
13 GND
GND
3
12 RFOUT
VCC1
4
11 VCC2
RFIN
5
10 GND
VATTN
6
9
GND
VDET
7
8
GND
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GND
Figure 2. AWB7230 Pinout
(Top View)
Table 1. AWB7230 Signal Pin Descriptions
Pin
Name
Description
Pin
Name
Description
1
VENB
PA enable voltage
8
GND
Ground
2
GND
Ground
9
GND
Ground
3
GND
Ground
10
GND
Ground
4
VCC1
Supply voltage
11
VCC2
Supply voltage
5
RFIN
RF input
12
RFOUT
RF output
6
VATTN
Attenuator control
13
GND
Ground
7
VDET
Detector output
14
GND
Ground
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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
The absolute maximum ratings of the AWB7230 are provided in
Table 2. Recommended operating conditions are specified in
Table 3, and electrical specifications are provided in Table 4.
Table 2. AWB7230 Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Parameter
Minimum
Maximum
Units
Supply voltage (VCC)
0
+5
V
Enable voltage (VENB)
0
+3.2
V
Attenuator control voltage (VATTN)
0
+3.7
V
RF output power (POUT)
+32
dBm
RF input power (PIN)
+10
dBm, CW
2000
>1000
V
V
+150
°C
+150
°C
Electrostatic discharge:
Human Body Model, Class 1C2
Charged Device Model, Class 43
Junction temperature (TJ)
Storage temperature (TSTG)
-40
1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters set at
or below their nominal value. Exceeding any of the limits listed here may result in permanent damage to the device.
2 JEDEC JS-001-2010.
3 JEDEC JESD22-C101D.
ESD HANDLING: Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this device.
This device must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce
potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection.
Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times.
Table 3. AWB7230 Recommended Operating Conditions1
Parameter
Symbol
Min
Typ
Max
Units
3800
MHz
Operating frequency
f
3400
Supply voltage
VCC
+3.3
+4.5
+4.65
V
VENB
+2.7
0
+2.85
+3.1
+0.5
V
V
VATTN
+2.3
0
+3.7
+0.7
V
V
Enable voltage:
PA on
PA shutdown
Attenuator control voltage:
Logic HIGH (enabled)
Logic LOW (disable)
RF output power
POUT
Case temperature
TC
+29
–40
dBm
+85
°C
1 The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications.
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Table 4. AWB7230 Electrical Specifications1
(TC = +25 °C, VCC = +4.5 V, VENB = +2.85 V, 50 Ω system)
Parameter
Test Conditions
Gain2
Attenuation
VATTN = 2.5 V
Spectrum Mask: 1,2
10 MHz Channel Bandwidth WiMAX Forum
Band Class 5C MMRT
@ Offset A
@ Offset B
@ Offset C
@ Offset D
Power-added efficiency 1,2
Typ
Max
Units
27
31
37
dB
17
20
24
dB
-51.37
-40.5
-50.5
-50.5
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
14
Thermal resistance (RJC) 3
Junction to case
Collector current (ICC) 1,2
Total through VCC pins
EVM
Min
900
RL (load resistor) = 100 kΩ
Quiescent current (Icq)
%
13
°C/W
1080
1260
mA
2.5
3.5
%
0.9
1.4
1.75
V
230
300
380
mA
2
Power detector output @ 29 dBm
16
VENB current
Through VENB pin
0.6
2
mA
Leakage current
VCC = +4.5 V, VREF = 0 V
600
1000
μA
2fO, 4fO
3fO
-50
-55
-45
-45
dBc
dBc
Input return loss
-15
-9
dB
-60
dBc
Harmonics (2)
Spurious output level 2
POUT ≤ +29 dBm
In-band load VSWR < 5:1
Out-of-band load VSWR < 10:1
Applies over all voltage and temperature operating ranges
(all spurious outputs)
Load mismatch stress with no
permanent degradation or failure
VCC = +4.5 V, POUT = +29 dBm
Applies over full operating temperature range
8:1
1 Spectrum mask and efficiency measured at 3600 MHz.
2 POUT = +29 dBm.
3 Use only VCC2 (pin 11) current when calculating device junction temperature.
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Evaluation Board Description
Shutdown Mode
The AWB7230 Evaluation Board is used to test the performance of
the AWB7230 device. A schematic of a typical application circuit
is shown in Figure 3.
The power amplifier can be placed in shutdown mode by applying
logic low levels (see Operating Ranges table) to the VENB voltage.
VENB
0.1uF
1000 pF
VCC 1
TVS
Diode
100 uF
10 uF
0.1uF
1000 pF
RF Input
VENB
1
14
GND
GND
2
13
GND
GND
3
12
RF OUT
VCC 1
4
11
V CC 2
RF IN
5
10
GND
VATTN
6
9
GND
V DET
7
8
GND
AWB7230
VATTN
RF Output
VCC2
1000 pF
0.1uF
10 uF
100 uF
100 uF
TVS
Diode
GND
at slug
0.1uF
DET OUT
4.7K Ω
0.1uF
100 k Ω
Notes:
1. 10 uF and 100 uF capacitors are optional.
2. Applications that have large supply voltage transients may benefit from the use of TVS
diodes. For such applications, recommended TVS diodes are SM05 T 1G or SMJ 5.0A .
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Figure 3. AWB7230 Evaluation Board Schematic
Package Dimensions
Package and Handling Information
The PCB layout footprint drawing for the AWB7230 is shown in
Figure 4. Typical part markings are shown in Figure 5. The
package dimensions for the AWB7230 are shown in Figure 6. The
tape and reel dimensions are provided in Figure 7.
Since the device package is sensitive to moisture absorption, it is
baked and vacuum packed before shipping. Instructions on the
shipping container label regarding exposure to moisture after the
container seal is broken must be followed. Otherwise, problems
related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is
subjected to high temperature during solder assembly.
The AWB7230 is rated to Moisture Sensitivity Level 4 (MSL4) at
260 C. It can be used for lead or lead-free soldering. For
additional information, refer to the Skyworks Application Note,
Solder Reflow Information, document number 200164.
Care must be taken when attaching this product, whether it is
done manually or in a production solder reflow environment.
Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard
tape and reel format.
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Notes:
1. Unless specified, dimensions are symmetrical about center lines shown.
2. Dimensions are in millimeters.
3. Vias shown in PCB Metal View are for reference only. Number and size of
thermal vias required are dependent on heat dissipation requirements
and the PCB process capability.
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Figure 4. AWB7230 PCB Layout Footprint Dimensions
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Pin 1
B7230
Part Number
Date Code:
YY = Year
WW = Work Week
Lot Number
Country Code
BBBB
Marking Code
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Figure 5. AWB7230 Typical Part Marking
0.30
Pin 1
5.40
2.90
1.067
0.89
6.80
0.400 ±0.025
7.00 ±0.10
Pin 1
[0.004]
1.27 ±0.10
0.10
7.00 ±0.10
0.400 ±0.025
Notes:
0.10
1. All dimensions are in millimeters.
2. Unless specified otherwise, tolerance = ±0.076 [0.003].
3. Pads (including center) are shown as uniform size for reference only.
Actual pad size and location will vary within the minimum and maximum
dimensions according to the specific laminate design.
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Figure 6. AWB7230 Package Dimensions
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PIN 1
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Figure 7. AWB7230 Tape and Reel Dimensions
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Ordering Information
Model Number
AWB7230P8
Package Description
RoHS-compliant 14-pin 7 x 7 x 1.3 mm surface-mount module
EVB7230
Component Packaging
2500-piece tape and reel
Evaluation Board part number
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