MICRF300 100MHz to 1000MHz, 1.8 to 3.6V, Low-Noise Amplifier with Shutdown General Description Features The MICRF300 is a low-noise amplifier (LNA) with lowpower shutdown mode, which operates over the 100MHz to 1000MHz frequency band. The device is targeted for low-power, low-data rate applications at 315/433MHz, achieving a low 1.2dB noise figure with 18dB of gain, helping to improve receiver noise figure and sensitivity. The device also performs well at 868/915MHz, achieving 13dB of gain and a noise figure of 1.7dB. The device requires a simple input matching network and output matching network to optimize performance for the desired frequency band. * * * * * * * * The MICRF300 operates over the 1.8V to 3.6V voltage range. Consuming a low 2.5mA of supply current during operation and a typical 50nA of shutdown current, the MICRF300 is an ideal solution for battery powered equipment. The device is available in 6-pin SC70 package and is rated to operate over the -40C to +125C temperature range. * * * * * * 1.8V to 3.6V supply voltage range 2.5mA operating supply current 1A (Max) shutdown current over temperature 18.3dB gain at 315MHz/433.92MHz 1.15dB noise figure at 315MHz/433.92MHz -25dBm input P1dB compression point at 433.92MHz -40C to +125C operating temperature range Small 6-pin SC70 package Applications Security systems Remote keyless entry (RKE) Tire pressure monitoring (TPMS) Automated meter reading (AMR) Garage door openers (GDO) Remote weatherstations Typical Application Circuit Typical Performance and Matching Component Values fRF (MHz) 315 433.92 900 ICC (mA) 2.5 2.5 2.5 Gain (dB) 18.5 18.3 13.6 NF (dB) 1.15 1.15 1.7 IP1dB (dBm) -26.5 -25 -21 IIP3 (dBm) -15 -13 -10 L1 (nH) 33 22 2.7 C1 (pF) 1000 1000 270 L2 (nH) 47 33 10 C2 (pF) 5.6 3.9 1.8 Micrel Inc. * 2180 Fortune Drive * San Jose, CA 95131 * USA * tel +1 (408) 944-0800 * fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 * http://www.micrel.com April 2012 M9999-041712-B RadioTech@micrel.com or (408) 944-0800 Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Ordering Information Part Number MICRF300YC6 Temp. Range Package Top Mark -40C to +125C SC70-6 XE1 Notes: 1. Under bar symbol (_) may not be to scale. Pin Configuration SC70-6 (C6) Pin Description Pin Number Pin Name 1 EN 2, 4 GND Ground. Connect to PCB ground plane. 3 RFIN RF Input. DC blocking and matching network is required. 5 RFOUT 6 VCC April 2012 Pin Function Enable Logic Input. Logic high enables the part. Logic low disables the part. RF Output. Connect a pull-up inductor to the supply and a matching network to the load. Supply Voltage. Connect a 0.1F bypass capacitor as close to the pin as possible. 2 M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Absolute Maximum Ratings(1) Operating Ratings(2) Supply Voltage (VCC)..................................-0.3V to +3.9V EN Voltage (VEN). ............................. -0.3V to VCC + 0.3V Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ)....................+150C Storage Temperature (TS)......................-65C to +150C Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec.)..................+260C Maximum Input Power .................. +10dBm (50 source) ESD Rating (3) HBM ...................................................................1.5kV MM ..................................................................... 100V Supply Voltage (VCC) ............................. +1.8V to +3.6V EN Voltage (VEN) ............................................ 0V to VCC Ambient Temperature (TA).................. -40C to +125C RFIN DC voltage .........................................AC coupled Frequency Range ........................ 100MHz to 1000MHz Thermal Resistance (JA) ................................ 260C/W ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS TABLE(4) VCC = +2.7V, TA = +25C, bold values indicate -40C TA +125C, unless noted. Parameter Condition Min Shutdown Current (ISHDN) VEN = 0V, TA = +25C Typ Max 0.05 0.5 VEN = 0V Operating Supply Current (ICC) 1 VEN = VCC 2.5 EN Logic-Low (VIL) EN Logic-High (VIH) EN Input Current Gain Noise Figure (NF) rd Input 3 Order Intercept Point (IIP3) (Note 5) Input 1dB compression (P1dB) A 4 mA 0.2 V V 1.2 VEN = 0.2V 20 VEN = 2.2V 28 fRF = 315MHz Units nA 40 A 18.5 fRF = 433.92MHz 14 18.3 fRF = 900MHz 10 13.6 fRF = 315MHz 1.15 fRF = 433.92MHz 1.15 fRF = 900MHz 1.7 fRF = 315MHz -15 fRF = 433.92MHz -13 fRF = 900MHz -10 fRF = 315MHz -27 fRF = 433.92MHz -25 fRF = 900MHz -21 dB dB dBm dBm Enable Time fRF = 315MHz; 433.92MHz 10 s Disable Time fRF = 315MHz; 433.92MHz 10 s Notes: 1. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating may damage the device. 2. The device is not guaranteed to function outside its operating rating. 3. Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions recommended. Human body model, 1.5k in series with 100pF. 4. 5. Specification for packaged product only. IIP3 is measured with two tones located at 433MHz and 433.92MHz or 899MHz and 900MHz with -40dBm/tone. April 2012 3 M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Typical Characteristics Supply Current vs Enable Voltage Supply Current vs Supply Voltage 4.0 60 +125C 3.5 3.5 SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) +85C 3.0 +25C 2.5 -40C 2.0 55 +85C 3.0 +25C 2.5 2.0 1.5 -40C 1.0 0.5 1.5 1.8 2.4 3 3.6 40 35 30 20 10 5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 0.0 3.0 INPUT P1dB (dBm) -14 +85C -16 +25C -18 2.4 2.7 3.0 -26 -27 +25C +125C 18.0 17.5 -40C 17.0 16.5 16.0 15.5 -40C 3.3 3.6 1.8 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.3 15.0 1.8 3.6 Input P1dB vs Supply Voltage fRF = 433.92MHz -9 +125C +25C -15 -16 -24 -25 +25C -26 -28 2.7 3.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) April 2012 3.3 3.6 17.5 -40C 17.0 15.5 -40C -40C 2.4 18.0 16.0 -17 2.1 +125C 16.5 -27 -18 3.6 18.5 +85C GAIN (dB) INPUT P1dB (dBm) -14 3.3 +25C 19.0 +85C 3.0 19.5 -23 -11 -13 2.7 20.0 +125C -12 2.4 Gain vs Supply Voltage fRF = 433.92MHz -22 -10 2.1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) IIP3 vs Supply Voltage fRF = 433.92MHz 1.8 3.6 18.5 +85C -29 2.1 3.0 +25C 19.0 -40C -20 1.8 2.4 19.5 -28 -19 1.8 20.0 +125C -13 1.2 Gain vs Supply Voltage fRF = 315MHz -25 -17 0.6 ENABLE VOLTAGE (V) -24 +125C -15 +25C Input P1dB vs Supply Voltage fRF = 315MHz -12 -40C +85C 15 ENABLE VOLTAGE (V) -10 -11 +125C 25 0 0.0 IIP3 vs Supply Voltage fRF = 315MHz INPUT IP3 (dBm) 45 VCC = 2.7V SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) INPUT IP3 (dBm) 50 0.0 GAIN (dB) SUPPLY CURRENT (mA) +125C ENABLE CURRENT ( A) 4.0 Enable Input Current vs Enable Voltage 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 4 3.3 3.6 15.0 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.6 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Typical Characteristics (Continued) 16.0 -18 -7.0 15.5 +125C +125C -7.5 15.0 -19 -8.5 -9.0 +85C -9.5 -10.0 -10.5 +25C -11.0 -40C 14.5 +85C -21 -22 +25C 2.7 3.0 3.3 3.6 1.8 2.1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 1 2 3 4 5 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 -60 6 S11 0 15 S21 10 S-PARAMETERS (dB) S-PARAMETERS (dB) 20 5 0 -5 -10 -15 S11 200 250 300 350 1 2 FREQUENCY (MHz) April 2012 3 5 450 500 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 -60 6 3.0 3.3 3.6 S21 S11 S22 S12 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 900MHz (matched) 15 S21 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 S22 -25 200 2.7 S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 900MHz (matched) S22 4 2.4 20 S11 -20 400 2.1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 433.92MHz (matched) 15 150 1.8 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 20 -25 100 3.3 S21 S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 315MHz (matched) S22 3.0 S21 FREQUENCY (GHz) -20 2.7 S-PARAMETERS (dB) S-PARAMETERS (dB) S-PARAMETERS (dB) S22 S12 0 2.4 S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 433MHz (matched) S21 S11 -40C SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) S-Parameters vs Frequency fRF = 315MHz (matched) 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 -60 12.0 10.0 S-PARAMETERS (dB) 2.4 12.5 10.5 -24 2.1 13.0 11.0 -11.5 1.8 13.5 11.5 -40C -23 -12.0 +25C +125C 14.0 -20 GAIN (dB) INPUT P1dB (dBm) -8.0 INPUT IP3 (dBm) Gain vs Supply Voltage fRF = 900MHz Input P1dB vs Supply Voltage fRF = 900MHz IIP3 vs Supply Voltage fRF = 900MHz 250 300 350 400 450 S21 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 500 FREQUENCY (MHz) 5 10 550 600 -25 700 S11 S22 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 FREQUENCY (MHz) M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Typical Characteristics (Continued) Noise Figure Distribution fRF = 433.92MHz 14 # OF BOARDS 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 05 1. to 1 1. 1 1. to 15 1. 15 1. to 2 1. 2 1. to 25 1. 25 1. to 3 1. NOISE FIGURE (dB) April 2012 6 M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Functional Description Output Bias and Matching The MICRF300 is a low-noise amplifier (LNA) which operates over the 100 to 1000MHz frequency range. The device operates from a 1.8V to 3.6V voltage supply, where it consumes 2.5mA of supply current during operation, and 1A (max) of current in shutdown. A simple LC input matching network is required to optimize the device for best noise figure. A simple LC network is required to bias the output stage and match the output to the following stage. Recommended matching networks have been provided for 315MHz, 433.92MHz and 900MHz. See Evaluation Board and Bill of Materials for recommended component values. See Figure 1 for Block Diagram of the MICRF300. The output stage has an internal pull-up resistor of 250. To resonate out any parasitic capacitance and to increase output swing capability, a multi-layer ceramic inductor should be connected from the RF output, RFOUT (Pin 5) pin to VCC. See recommended component values in the Typical Performance and Matching Component Values table of the data sheet. Input Matching The RF input pin, RFIN (Pin 3) is directly connected to the base of the RF input device. In normal operation, the DC voltage of this pin is one diode above GND. The MICRF300 requires an input matching network for optimal noise figure, gain and linearity. A series inductor and a DCblocking capacitor are required to implement this network. A high-Q, wire-wound type inductor is recommended for lowest noise figure at 315MHz and 433.92MHz. A standard multi-layer ceramic inductor can be used, but the noise figure degrades by 0.2 dB. At 900MHz, a standard multi-layer ceramic inductor may be used as the inductance value is very low, and the Q does not make a measurable difference. See recommended component values in the Typical Performace and Matching Component Values section of the data sheet. Enable The MICRF300 features a logic-level enable, EN (Pin 1). A logic-level low disables the device. A logic-level High enables the device. The value of the input DC-blocking capacitor will affect the enable and disable time of the device. Power Supply Bypassing Minimum supply bypassing is needed on PCB board to filter out AC fluctuations in supply voltage. It is achieved by placing a 0.1F capacitor as close as possible between the VCC (Pin 6) and GND (Pins 2 and 4). Refer to the MICRF300 Evaluation Board for recommend layout. Functional Diagram Figure 1: Block Diagram April 2012 7 M9999-041712-B Micrel, Inc. MICRF300 Package Information SC70-6 (C6) MICREL, INC. 2180 FORTUNE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 USA TEL +1 (408) 944-0800 FAX +1 (408) 474-1000 WEB http://www.micrel.com Micrel makes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information furnished in this data sheet. This information is not intended as a warranty and Micrel does not assume responsibility for its use. Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry, specifications and descriptions at any time without notice. No license, whether express, implied, arising by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. 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