CHU3130
Ref. : DSCHU31307307 Specifications subject to change without notice
United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S.
Route Départementale 128 - B.P.46 - 91401 Orsay Cedex France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 08 - Fax : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 09
900MHz / 3V RF Front End
GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC
Description
This compact transmit/receive front end
integrates 3 functions : a low noise amplifier,
an antenna switch and a power amplifier.
It is specially designed for applications in
the frequency range from 850MHz to 950MHz.
Main Features
Low cost
Small size
Single positive supply
Low noise amplifier
High power added efficiency
Low consumption in receive mode
Off mode control for LNA
Gain control for power amplifier
SSO20 plastic package
SW RX
Vc SW
Vc LNA
LNA In
LNA Out PA In
PA Out
SW Ant SW TX
Vd LNA/SW
GND
GND
Vc PA
Vd2 PA
Vd1 PA
Switch
LNA
PA
1
2
3
4
6 7 8
12
1720 18 11,13,15,19
5,9,10
16
14
Block Diagram
Main Characteristics
Tamb. = 25°C
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Fop Operating frequency range 850 950 MHz
NF Noise Figure of the LNA 1.6 2.0 dB
Gp Linear power gain of the LNA 14 17 dB
Pout max Output power of the PA 15 17 dBm
PAE Power added efficency of the PA 40 %
CHU3130 900MHz / 3V RF Front End
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ESD Protection : Electrostatic discharge sensitive device. Observe handling precautions !
900MHz / 3V RF Front End CHU3130
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Pin Description
SW RX
Vc SW
Vc LNA
GND
LNA Out
LNA In
Vd LNA/SW
PA In
GND
GND GND
GND
Vc PA
GND
PA Out
SW TX
GND
SW Ant
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
Vd1 PA
Vd2 PA
Pin Symbol Description
1SW RX Switch receiver output
2Vc SW Switch control voltage
3Vc LNA Low noise amplifier control voltage
4LNA In Low noise amplifier input
5GND Ground
6LNA Out Low noise amplifier output
7Vd LNA/SW Low noise amplifier and
Switch suplly voltage
8PA In Power amplifier input
9GND Ground
10 GND Ground
11 GND Ground
12 Vc PA Power amplifier control voltage
13 GND Ground
14 Vd1 PA Power amplifier supply voltage 1
15 GND Ground
16 Vd2 PA Power amplifier supply voltage 2
17 PA Out Power amplifier output
18 SW TX Switch transmitter input
19 GND Ground
20 SW Ant Switch antenna input / output
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Tamb. = 25°C (1)
Symbol Parameter Values Unit
Vd Supply voltages Pins 7, 14, 16 +5.0 V
Vi Input voltages Pins 4, 8, 18, 20 0 to Vd V
Vc Control voltages Pins 2, 3, 12 0 to Vd V
Tch Channel temperature +125 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -40 to +125 °C
Thermal Resistance
Symbol Parameter Values Unit
Rthch Channel temperature SSO20 140 °C /W
Operating Range
Symbol Parameter Values Unit
Vd Supply voltage Pins 7,14, 16 2.7 to 3.6 V
Ta Operating temperature range -40 to +85 °C
(1) Operation of this device above anyone of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
CHU3130 900MHz / 3V RF Front End
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900MHz / 3V RF Front End CHU3130
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Low Noise Amplifier Electrical characteristics
Test conditions (unless otherwise specified) : Tamb. = 25°C, Vd = +3.3 V, Fop = 865 MHz,
Zo = 50 Ohms.
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Id Supply current @ Vd = +3.3V, Pin 7 :
LNA mode « on » 6.5 8.0 mA
@ Vd = +3.3V, Pin 7,
Vc SW = 0V :
LNA mode « off » 0.6 1.0 mA
Fop Frequency range Pin 4 850 950 MHz
Gp Linear power gain Pins 4 and 6,
Vc LNA = +3.3V 14 17 20 dB
NF Noise figure Pins 4 and 6,
Vc LNA = +3.3V 1.6 2.0 dB
Pin 1dB compression point Pins 4 and 6,
Vc LNA = +3.3V -27 dBm
Is Reverse Isolation Pins 6 and 4 25 dB
Zin Input impedance Pin 4 50
Zout Output impedance Pin 6 50
Vc LNA LNA control voltage Pin 3 : LNA mode « off »
Pin 3 : LNA mode « on » Vd-0.5 0.0
Vd 0.5 V
CHU3130 900MHz / 3V RF Front End
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Power Amplifier Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions (unless otherwise specified) : Tamb. = 25°C, Vd = +3.6 V, Vc = +3.6 V,
Fop = 865 MHz, Zo = 50 Ohms, Pin = -15dBm.
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Vd1, Vd2 Supply voltage range Pins 14 and 16 +2.7 +4.5 V
Id Supply current Pins 14 and 16 35 50 mA
Ic Supply current Pin 12 5 8 mA
Fop Frequency range Pin 8 850 950 MHz
Gp Linear power gain Pins 8 and 17
Pin = -25dBm 35 dB
Pout max Output power Pin 17 15 17 dBm
Gc Gain control range Pins 17 and 12 30 33 dB
Vc PA Gain control voltage Pout = Pout max
Pout = Pout max - 16dB
Pout = Pout min 0.8 +2.9
0.0
Vd
1.7 V
PAE Power added effeiciency Pin 17 40 %
Harmonics levels Pin = -15dBm -18 -25 dBc
Isol PA Isolation Pins 17 and 8;
from PA Out to PA In 20 25 dB
VSWR in Input matching Pin 8 1.5:1
VSWRout Output matching Pin 17 2.2:1
ton Turn on time Pins 12 and 17
90% Pout max 2µs
toff Turn off time Pins 12 and 17
10% Pout max 5µs
900MHz / 3V RF Front End CHU3130
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Antenna Switch Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions (unless otherwise specified) : Tamb. = 25°C, Vd = +3.3 V, Fop = 865 MHz,
Zo = 50 Ohms.
Symbol Parameter Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Fop Frequency range Pin 1, 18 and 20 850 950 MHz
ILTX Insertion loss @ Pin = +16 dBm,
Pin 18 to Pin 20,
TX mode 0.7 1.3 dB
Is TX Reverse Isolation @ Pin = +16 dBm,
Pin 18 to Pin 1,
TX mode 15 20 dB
IL RX Insertion loss @ Pin = -26 dBm,
Pin 20 to Pin 1,
RX mode 0.7 1.3 dB
Is RX Reverse Isolation @ Pin = -26 dBm,
Pin 20 to Pin 18,
RX mode 15 20 dB
Vc SW Switch control voltage Pin 2, RX mode,
TX mode Vd-0.5 0.0
Vd 0.2
Vd+0.5 V
Zin Input impedance Pin 1, RX mode,
Pin 18, TX mode 50
Zout Output impedance Pin 20, RX TX mode 50
Typical Application
CHU3130 900MHz / 3V RF Front End
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Package Information
110
11
20
5.7
5.3
4.5
4.3
6.6
6.3
0.15
6.75
6.50
0.25 0.65 5.85
1.30
0.15
0.05
SS0P20
(175)
Dimensions in mm.
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CHU3130
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Ordering Information
Package :CHU3130-DHF/00
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