SGC4263Z SGC4263Z 50MHz to 4000MHz Active Bias Silicon Germanium Cascadable Gain Block 50MHz to 4000MHz ACTIVE BIAS SILICON GERMANIUM CASCADABLE GAIN BLOCK Package: SOT-363 Product Description Features RFMD's SGC4263Z is a high performance SiGe HBT MMIC amplifier utilizing a Darlington configuration with a patented active bias network. The active bias network provides stable current over temperature and process Beta variations. Designed to run directly from a 3V supply, the SGC4263Z does not require a dropping resistor as compared to typical Darlington amplifiers. The SGC4263Z is designed for high linearity 3V gain block applications that require small size and minimal external components. It is internally matched to 50. 20 GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT 10 dB SiGe HBT Bias Tee Data, ZS = ZL = 50 Ohms, TL 0 -10 S22 GaAs pHEMT -20 Si CMOS Si BJT Single Fixed 3V Supply No Dropping Resistor Required Patented Self-Bias Circuitry P1dB =15.1dBm at 1950MHz OIP3 =30dBm at 1950MHz Robust 1000V ESD, Class 1C HBM Applications S21 SiGe BiCMOS 30 GaAs HBT Si BiCMOS Gain, RL and NF versus Frequency Optimum Technology Matching(R) Applied Gain IRL ORL S11 PA Driver Amplifier Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS, WCDMA IF Amplifier Wireless Data, Satellite -30 GaN HEMT 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) RF MEMS Parameter Min. Small Signal Gain, (G) 13.2 12.6 15.0 14.7 14.0 15.2 13.6 Output Power at 1dB Compression (P1dB) Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Input Return Loss, (IRL) Output Return Loss, (ORL) Noise Figure (NF) Device Operating Voltage, (VD) Device Operating Current, (ID) Specification Typ. 27.0 17.0 17.0 47 Max. Unit Condition dB dB dB dBm 500MHz *850MHz 1950MHz 500MHz 15.1 15.1 32.0 dBm dBm dBm 850MHz 1950MHz 500MHz 30.5 30.0 23.5 21.0 3.3 3.0 dBm dBm dB dB dB V 850MHz 1950MHz 1950MHz 1950MHz 1930MHz 55 16.2 15.4 4.5 63 mA Thermal Resistance 130 C/W (Junction - Lead) (Rth, j-l) Test Conditions: VD =3V, ID =55mA Typ., TL =25C, OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz. *Bias Tee Data, ZS =ZL =50POUT per tone=0dBm, Application Circuit Data Unless Otherwise Noted RF MICRO DEVICES(R), RFMD(R), Optimum Technology Matching(R), Enabling Wireless ConnectivityTM, PowerStar(R), POLARISTM TOTAL RADIOTM and UltimateBlueTM 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. (c)2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. DS111011 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 9 SGC4263Z Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Max Device Current (ID) 110 Max Device Voltage (VD) 4 V Power1 12 dBm 2 18 dBm Max RF Input Max RF Input Power Max Junction Temp (TJ) Operating Temp Range (TL) mA +150 C -40 to +85 C +150 C Max Storage Temp ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) 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. 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. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder. Class 1C Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL 1 Notes 1. Load condition: VSWR 10:1; VCC 3.5V 2. Load condition: VSWR 3:1; VCC 3.2V 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. Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l and TL =Source Lead Temperature Typical RF Performance with Application Circuit at Key Operating Frequencies (App Circuit Data Unless Noted Otherwise) Parameter Unit *100 MHz 500 MHz 850 MHz 1950 MHz 2500 MHz *3500 MHz Small Signal Gain (G) Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) dB dBm 15.4 33.0 15.0 32.0 14.7 30.5 14.0 30.0 13.1 29.5 11.6 27.0 15.3 16.0 20.5 19.5 3.5 14.3 13.0 9.0 18.5 3.8 Output Power at 1dB Compression (P1dB) dBm 15.4 15.2 15.1 15.1 Input Return Loss (IRL) dB 14.5 16.0 21.5 23.5 Output Return Loss (ORL) dB 13.5 13.5 17.0 21.0 dB 18.5 19.0 19.5 19.5 Reverse Isolation (S12) Noise Figure (NF) dB 2.8 3.2 3.1 3.3 Test Conditions: VD =3V, ID =55mA Typ. OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=0dBm, TL =25C, ZS =ZL =50, *Bias Tee Data Typical Performance with Bias Tee, VD =3V, ID =55mA Noise Figure versus Frequency 5.0 35 4.5 -40C 25C 85C 33 OIP3 (dBm) 4.0 NF (dB) OIP3 versus Frequency (0dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) 3.5 3.0 2.5 31 29 27 25C 85C 2.0 25 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) 2 of 9 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS111011 SGC4263Z Typical Performance with Bias Tee, VD =3V, ID =55mA P1dB versus Frequency DCIV 120 20 100 80 16 ID (mA) P1dB (dBm) 18 14 60 40 12 -40C 25C 85C -40C 25C 85C 20 10 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 3.5 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 VD (V) Frequency (GHz) S11 versus Frequency S21 versus Frequency 0 18 17 -5 16 15 Gain (dB) S11 (dB) -10 -15 -20 14 13 12 11 10 25C -40C 85C -25 -40C 25C 85C 9 -30 8 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (GHz) S12 versus Frequency 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 S22 versus Frequency 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 S22 (dB) S12 (dB) 1.5 Frequency (GHz) -15 -20 -15 -20 -40C 25C 85C -25 -40C 25C 85C -25 -30 -30 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency (GHz) DS111011 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3 of 9 SGC4263Z Typical Performance with Application Circuit, VD =3V, ID =55mA P1dB versus Frequency OIP3 versus Frequency (0dBm/tone, 1MHz spacing) 35 20 18 P1dB (dBm) 31 29 14 12 -40C 25C 85C 27 16 -40C 25C 85C 10 25 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 0.5 2.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 POUT versus PIN @ 850MHz 70 68 18 66 16 64 14 12 62 10 60 8 58 6 56 4 54 2 0 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 Power Out (dBm) Power Out (dBm) 14 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 20 Bias (mA) Pout_25C Pout_-40C Pout_85C Bias_25C Bias_-40C Bias_85C 16 1.5 POUT versus PIN @ 2140MHz 20 18 1.3 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 75 Pout_25C Pout_-40C Pout_85C Bias_25C Bias_-40C Bias_85C 73 71 69 12 67 10 65 8 63 6 61 4 59 52 2 57 50 0 8 Bias (mA) OIP3 (dBm) 33 55 -13 -11 -9 -7 Power In (dBm) -5 -3 -1 1 3 5 7 9 Power In (dBm) Noise Figure versus Frequency 5.0 Noise Figure (dB) 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 25C 85C 2.0 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 4 of 9 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS111011 SGC4263Z S21 versus Frequency S11 versus Frequency 0 18 -5 16 Gain (dB) S11 (dB) -10 -15 14 12 -20 10 -40C 25C 85C -25 8 -30 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 -40C 25C 85C 0.5 2.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 S12 versus Frequency 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 S22 versus Frequency 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -10 S22 (dB) S12 (dB) 1.3 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) -15 -20 -15 -20 -40C 25C 85C -25 -40C 25C 85C -25 -30 -30 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 Frequency (GHz) DS111011 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.5 Frequency (GHz) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 5 of 9 SGC4263Z Pin 3 Function RF IN 1,2,4, 5 6 GND RF OUT/ DC BIAS Description RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation. Connection to ground. Use via holes as close to the device ground leads as possible to reduce ground inductance and achieve optimum RF performance. RF output and bias pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation. SOT-363 PCB Pad Layout SOT-363 PCB Pad Layout 0.056 [1.42] (2X) Dimensions in inches [millimeters] 0.018 [0.46] (2X) O0.018 [O0.46] Ground Via (6X) 0.018 [0.46] (2X) 0.044 [1.10] (2X) 0.015 [0.38] (2X) RF IN 0.027 [0.69] RF OUT 0.178 [4.52] 0.051 [1.30] 0.097 [2.46] (2X) 0.064 [1.61] (2X) 0.037 [0.94] (2X) 0.025 [0.62] (4X) DEVICE SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY 0.052 [1.31] (2X) 0.020 [0.51] (2X) 0.017 [0.43] (2X) 0.093 [2.36] (2X) 6 of 9 Notes: 1. Provide a large ground pad area under device pins 1, 2, 4, and 5 with several plated-through holes placed as shown. 2. 1/2 ounce finished copper thickness is recommended. 3. RF I/O lines are 50 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS111011 SGC4263Z Package Drawing Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. Application Schematic DS111011 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 7 of 9 SGC4263Z Evaluation Board Layout 8 of 9 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. DS111011 SGC4263Z Part Identification Marking 6 5 4 1 2 3 Ordering Information DS111011 Ordering Code Description SGC4263Z 7" Reel with 3000 pieces SGC4263ZSQ Sample bag with 25 pieces SGC4263ZSR 7" Reel with 100 pieces SGC4263ZPCK 800MHz to 2200MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 9 of 9