DATA SHEET
SKY67180-306LF: 1.5 to 3.8 GHz Two-Stage, High-Gain
Low-Noise Amplifier
Applications
LTE, GSM, WCDMA, HSDPA macro-base and micro-base
stations
Active Bias
S and C band ultra-low-noise receivers
RF_OUT2
Cellular repeaters, small-cell, macro-cell, DAS, and RRH/RRUs
High-temperature applications to +105 °C
RF_IN1
RF_OUT2
Features
Small QFN (16-pin, 4 x 4 mm) Pb-free package
(MSL1, 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.
RF_IN2
204150-001
RF_OUT1
Ultra-low reference design NF: 0.8 dB @ 3.5 GHz
High gain: 31 dB (typical) @ 3.5 GHz
Low quiescent current: 125 mA
Stage 1 and 2 adjustable current
Figure 1. SKY67180-306LF Block Diagram
Description
The SKY67180-306LF is a two-stage, low-noise amplifier (LNA)
with active bias and high-linearity performance. The front end of
the device provides an ultra-low noise figure (NF) while the output
stage provides high gain, linearity, and efficiency.
With excellent thermal performance, the SKY67180-306LF is
rated for operation up to +105 °C.
The SKY67180-306LF is provided in a 4 x 4 mm, 16-pin Quad Flat
No-Lead (QFN) package. A functional block diagram is shown in
Figure 1. The pin configuration and package are shown in
Figure 2. Signal pin assignments and functional pin descriptions
are provided in Table 1.
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Figure 2. SKY67180-306LF Pinout
(Top View)
Table 1. SKY67180-306LF Signal Descriptions
Pin
Name
Pin
Name
No connection. May be grounded with no change in
performance.
Description
Description
10
RF_OUT2
RF output of second stage amplifier
1
N/C
2
RF_IN1
RF input to first stage LNA
11
RF_OUT2
RF output of second stage amplifier
3
RF_GND/VBIAS1
AC ground for first stage bias circuit and bias voltage
input that sets the first stage bias current.
12
N/C
No connection. May be grounded with no
change in performance.
4
FEEDBACK
Feedback pin. Leave open when not used. This feedback
option is typically not used since it reduces gain.
13
N/C
No connection. May be grounded with no
change in performance.
5
ENABLE1
First stage LNA Enable pin.
14
RF_GND2
AC ground for second stage bias circuit
6
RFOUT1
RF output of first stage LNA
15
VBIAS2
Bias voltage input that sets the second
stage bias current
7
GND
Ground
16
N/C
No connection. May be grounded with no
change in performance.
8
RF_IN2
RF input to second stage amplifier
17
GND
Center ground
9
ENABLE2
Second stage LNA Enable pin.
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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
The absolute maximum ratings of the SKY67180-306LF are
provided in Table 2.
Electrical specifications are provided in Tables 3 and 4. Typical
performance characteristics are shown in Figures 3 through 10.
Table 2. SKY67180-306LF Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Parameter
Symbol
Minimum
Maximum
Units
6.0
V
+20
dBm
+105
C
Supply voltage
VDD
RF input power
PIN
Operating temperature
TOP
-40
Storage temperature
TSTG
-65
+125
C
Junction temperature
TJ
+150
C
Thermal resistance:
Stage 1
Stage 2
ΘJC
50
65
C/W
C/W
Electrostatic discharge:
ESD
1000
250
V
V
Charged Device Model (CDM), Class 3
Human Body Model (HBM), Class 1A
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.
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.
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Table 3. SKY67180-306LF Electrical Specifications1
(VDD = +5 V, TOP = +25 C, PIN = -30 dBm, Optimized for 3.4 to 3.6 GHz Operation, Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Noise figure2
NF
@ 3500 MHz
Small signal gain
|S21|
@ 3500 MHz
Input return loss
|S11|
Output return loss
Reverse isolation
Min
28
Typ
Max
0.8
1.1
Units
dB
31
dB
@ 3500 MHz
9.5
dB
|S22|
@ 3500 MHz
15
dB
|S12|
@ 3500 MHz
49
dB
Input third order intercept point
IIP3
@ 3500 MHz, Δf = 1 MHz, PIN = -30 dBm/tone
-1
+3
dBm
Output third order intercept point
OIP3
@ 3500 MHz, Δf = 1 MHz, PIN = -30 dBm/tone
+30
+34
dBm
Output 1 dB compression point
OP1dB
@ 3500 MHz
13
17
dBm
Supply voltage
VDD
5
V
Enable voltage:
VENABLE
Gain mode
Power-down mode
Quiescent supply current
0
1.5
IDD
Set with external resistor
Stage 1 Rbias = 18 kΩ
Stage 2 Rbias = 7.5 kΩ
100
0.2
5.5
125
V
V
mA
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
2 Noise figure has been de-embedded as 0.1 dB @ 3.5 GHz for connector and board loss.
Table 4. SKY67180-306LF Electrical Specifications1,2
(VDD = +5 V, TOP = +25 C, PIN = -30 dBm, Optimized for 2.6 GHz Operation, Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Test Condition
Min
Typ
Max
NF
@ 2.6 GHz
0.7
dB
Small signal gain
|S21|
@ 2.6 GHz
34.17
dB
Input return loss
|S11|
@ 2.6 GHz
17.3
dB
Output return loss
|S22|
@ 2.6 GHz
14.6
dB
Reverse isolation
|S12|
@ 2.6 GHz
50.04
dB
Input third order intercept point
IIP3
@ 2.6 GHz, Δf = 1 MHz, PIN = -30 dBm/tone
+4.22
dBm
Output third order intercept point
OIP3
@ 2.6 GHz, Δf = 1 MHz, PIN = -30 dBm/tone
+38.76
dBm
1 Performance is guaranteed by characterization.
2 Tested using the Evaluation Board BOM listed in Table 6.
3 Noise figure has been de-embedded as 0.1 dB @ 2.6 GHz for connector and board loss.
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Units
Noise figure3
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Typical Performance Characteristics
(VDD = +5 V, TOP = +25 C, PIN = -30 dBm, Optimized for 3.4 to 3.6 GHz Operation, Unless Otherwise Noted)
Figure 3. ICC vs Temperature and Bias
Figure 4. IIP3 vs Frequency and Bias (25 C)
Figure 5. OIP3 vs Frequency and Bias (25 C)
Figure 6. 3.4 GHz, IP1dB over Bias
Figure 7. 3.5 GHz, IP1dB over Bias
Figure 8. 3.6 GHz, IP1dB over Bias
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Figure 9. OP1dB over Temperature (5 V)
Figure 10. OP1dB over Bias (25 C)
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Evaluation Board Description
The SKY67180-306LF Evaluation Board is used to test the
performance of the SKY67180-306LF two-stage LNA. An
Evaluation Board schematic diagram is provided in Figure 11 and
represents device performance in a matched environment.
Actual values used in application may vary particular to layout
parasitics. Table 5 provides the Evaluation Board Bill of Materials
for 3.4 to 3.6 GHz operation. Table 6 provides the Evaluation
Board Bill of Materials for 2.6 GHz operation.
The Evaluation Board assembly drawing is shown in Figure 12.
Figure 11. SKY67180-306LF Evaluation Board Schematic
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Table 5. SKY67180-306LF Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) for 3.4 to 3.6 GHz Operation
Component
Description
Value
Size
Manufacturer
Mfr Part Number
M2
Capacitor
0.3 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1HR30WB01
M3
Capacitor
2.7 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1H2R7BB01
M4
Capacitor
0.5 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1HR50WB01
M5
Capacitor
8.2 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1H8R2CB01
M6
Inductor
18 nH
0402
Murata
LQW15AN18NH00
M7
DNP
M8
Resistor
18 kΩ
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2RFK180NH
M11
Inductor
3.3 nH
0402
Murata
LQG15HS3N3S02
M12
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
M13
Capacitor
10000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H103KA88
M14
Capacitor
1.5 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H1R5BB01
M15
Inductor
1.3 nH
0402
TDK
MLG1005S1N3BT00
M18
Capacitor
0.6 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1HR60WB01
M19
Inductor
1.8 nH
0402
TDK
MLK1005S1N8ST000
M20
Capacitor
5.6 pF
0402
Murata
GRM36C0G5R6C50
M21
Resistor
7.5 kΩ
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2RFK750NH
M22
Inductor
15 nH
0402
Murata
LQW15AN15NH00
M23
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
M24
Capacitor
1 μF
0402
Murata
GRM155R61A105KE15
M25
Capacitor
10 pF
0402
Murata
GRM36C0G1R5C50
M26
Inductor
9.1 nH
0402
Murata
LQG15HN9N1J02D
M27
Resistor
560 Ω
0402
Panasonic
M28
Capacitor
22 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H220GB01
M30
Inductor
1.0 nH
0402
TDK
MLK1005S1N0ST000
M31
Capacitor
1 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H1R0BB01
M35
DNP
M36
Resistor
0Ω
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2GE0R00X
M37
Capacitor
3.9 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H3R9BB01
M38
DNP
0.2 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1H0R2BB01
M39
Capacitor
22 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H220GB01
M40
DNP
M41
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
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Table 6. SKY67180-306LF Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM) for 2.6 GHz Operation
Component
Description
Value
Size
Manufacturer
Mfr Part Number
M2
Capacitor
1 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H1ROBB01
M3
Resistor
0Ω
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2GEOROOX
M4
DNP
M5
Capacitor
8.2 pF
0402
Murata
GJM155C1H8R2CB01
M6
Inductor
18 nH
0402
Murata
LQW15AN18NH00
M7
DNP
M8
Resistor
11 kΩ
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2RFK180NH
M11
Inductor
3.3 nH
0402
Murata
LQG15HS3N3S02
M12
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
M13
Capacitor
10000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H103KA88
M14
Capacitor
1.5 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H1R5BB01
M15
DNP
M18
Capacitor
0.6 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1HR60WB01
M19
Inductor
2.4 nH
0402
Murata
LQP
M20
Capacitor
5.6 pF
0402
Murata
GRM36C0G5R6C50
M21
Resistor
11 kΩ
0402
Panasonic
M22
Inductor
15 nH
0402
Murata
LQW15AN15NH00
M23
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
M24
Capacitor
1 μF
0402
Murata
GRM155R61A105KE15
M25
Capacitor
10 pF
0402
Murata
GRM36C0G1R5C50
M26
Inductor
9.1 nH
0402
Murata
LQG15HN9N1J02D
M27
DNP
M28
Capacitor
5.1 pF
0402
Murata
GJM
M30
Resistor
0Ω
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2GEOROOX
0Ω
0402
Panasonic
ERJ-2GE0R00X
M31
DNP
M35
DNP
M36
Resistor
M37
Capacitor
3.9 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H3R9BB01
M38
Inductor
3 nH
0402
Murata
LQP
M39
Capacitor
22 pF
0402
Murata
GJM1555C1H220GB01
M40
DNP
M41
Capacitor
1000 pF
0402
Murata
GRM155R71H102KA01
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Figure 12. SKY67180-306LF Evaluation Board Assembly Diagram
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Package Dimensions
Package and Handling Information
The PCB layout footprint for the SKY67180-306LF is shown in
Figure 13. Typical part markings are noted in Figure 14.
Package dimensions are shown in Figure 15, and tape and reel
dimensions are provided in Figure 16.
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 SKY67180-306LF is rated to Moisture Sensitivity Level 1
(MSL1) 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.
Figure 13. SKY67180-306LF PCB Layout Footprint
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Figure 14. Typical Part Markings
(Top View)
Figure 15. SKY67180-306LF Package Dimensions
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Figure 16. SKY67180-306LF Tape and Reel Dimensions
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Ordering Information
Part Number
SKY67180-306LF
Product Description
1.5 to 3.8 GHz Two-Stage, High-Gain Low-Noise Amplifier
Evaluation Board Part Number
SKY67180-306EK1 (3.4 to 3.6 GHz operation)
SKY67180-306EK2 (2.6 GHz operation)
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