RF is Everywhere - Expanding Leadership in Wireless Applications

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1 RF is Everywhere - Expanding Leadership in Wireless Applications FTF-IND-F0112 Leonard Pelletier Applications Support A P R TM External Use

2 Agenda Freescale RF Innovations Core Competencies Expanding Leadership into Adjacent Opportunities What You Can Expect From Freescale RF Freescale RF GaAs MMIC Applications More Web Resources Conclusions External Use 1

3 Freescale is Five Business Groups Microcontrollers Automotive MCU Digital Networking Airfast MRF Analog & Sensors RF External Use 2

4 Freescale Innovation Timeline External Use 3

5 Freescale RF Early Innovations External Use 4

6 RF Worldwide Organization Freescale Seoul Marketing, Application Freescale Tokyo Marketing, Application Freescale Chengdu Design, Applications Freescale Austin Corporate Headquarters Oak Hill Fab 8 Freescale Kuala Lumpur Final Manufacturing Freescale Shanghai Marketing, Applications RF Global Headquarters Tempe, Arizona Design, Marketing, Applications, Modeling, Systems Freescale Toulouse Design, Marketing, Modeling, Applications, Systems Freescale Tianjin Final Manufacturing External Use 5

7 Freescale RF Leadership Freescale was the 1 st to qualify a SiGe HBT BiCMOS process in 2000: 350 nm and 180 nm Freescale was the 1 st to provide multi-stage integrated RF Power Amplifiers Pioneered Plastic Packaging for LDMOS Power Amplifiers 70% of mobile calls worldwide utilize Freescale technology/products Freescale owns 60% of global RF semiconductor device market Freescale breaks 1kW barrier with 50V LDMOS technology The largest global network of Application Engineers External Use 6

8 Freescale RF Core Strengths Semiconductor Technology Device Characterization and Modeling Packaging Technology Solutions Development Supply Chain Management Product Reliability Innovations in RF performance, power density, thermal management, manufacturability, and cost. IP in sophisticated load-pull capabilities and methods IP in semiconductor and package modeling: EM & Thermal Enabling cost-effective assembly and thermal dissipation, while maintaining leadership RF performance and reliability. System Integration Circuit Optimization Partial/Fully Engineered Solutions to specific requirements Unique optimizations enabling competitive differentiation Consistently ranked as a top-tier Record of Dependability: 95% on-time delivery Regarded as an Industry Benchmark Freescale was the 1 st to support hundreds of years MTBF External Use 7

9 Expanding Leadership Beyond Cellular Infrastructure External Use 8

10 RF Power Packages Metal-Ceramic Air Cavity Package Plastic TO Packages PQFN Package PLD1.5 Package OMNI Packages External Use 9

11 Freescale RF: 2 product lines serving 8 markets RF Cellular Cellular Power Amplifiers Base Stations Repeaters From GSM to LTE Small Signal RF Picocells Pre-drivers Novel PA components ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) CO2 lasers Plasma generation MRI And a lot more Commercial Aerospace RF Industrial FM VHF TV UHF TV Broadcast Land Mobile Radio Distance Measuring Transponders L- and S-band Radars Heating Microwave Ovens, commercial & consumer Industrial heating Handheld Vehicle Base stations Military & Defense US only Radar Military Comms Radio Navigation External Use 10

12 Freescale MMIC Solutions Solutions Orientated Leadership in RF Performance Unparalleled Support Quality & Responsiveness You can expect: Direct access to RF Applications Support Proven Solutions for specific requirements Complete Characterization Data Simulation Models (s-parameters / noiseparameters Sample Kits External Use 11

13 Proven Turnkey Designs Reduce Design Cycle Times Fully Optimized Fully Characterized Turnkey Designs Start Your Designs Fully Implemented Designs External Use 12

14 Freescale Solution Sets: Small-Cell Power Amplifiers Femto Indoor Pico Outdoor Pico Micro PA Output Power: PA Output Power: PA Output Power: PA Output Power: dbm Avg dbm Avg dbm Avg dbm Avg. Required Line Up Gain: Required Line Up Gain: Required Line Up Gain: Required Line Up Gain: db db db db RF Final Stage Technology: RF Final Stage Technology: RF Final Stage Technology: RF Final Stage Technology: 3-5V GaAs 5V GaAs 12V GaAs or 28V LDMOS 28 V LDMOS 5V GaAs 1-2 stages 12V GaAs 1 stage 28V LDMOS 1 stage 3-5V GaAs 2-3 Stages 5V GaAs 2-3 Stages 5V GaAs 2-3 Stages 12V GaAs / 28V LDMOS 1 Stage OR Signal Conditioning and PA Control Systems Signal Conditioning and PA Control Systems Signal Conditioning and PA Control Systems Signal Conditioning and PA Control Systems No Linearization No Linearization Linearization Optional Linearization Optional External Use 13

15 PSC9131 Reference Design Board for Femtocell External Use 14

16 Where Do Linear PAs and LNAs Live? Air Interface: LTE FDD/TDD WCDMA (HSPA+) CDMA2K TD- SCDMA WiMAX LNA Linear PA QorIQ Qonverge PSC9131/9132 B48XX B48XX External Use 15

17 Device Technologies: RF Power Amplifiers External Use 16

18 LNA Device Technologies: OIP3 vs. NF External Use 17

19 Viable LNA Process Technologies LNAs better suited to high IP3, low NF applications LNAs better suited to low power, battery powered applications External Use 18

20 Pre-Driver Portfolio (General Purpose Amplifiers) Output Power (dbm, P1dB) 33 MMG3006N, 33 dbm, MHz, 17.5 db gain, QFN 4x4 31 MMG3005N, 30 dbm, MHz, 15 db gain, PQFN 5x MMG3004N, 27 dbm, MHz, 17 db gain, PQFN 5x5 MMG20271H/H9, 27.5 dbm, MHz, 16 db gain, QFN 3x3 / SOT MMG3014N, 25 dbm, MHz, 19.5 db gain, SOT 89 MMG20241H, 24dBm, MHz, 19dB gain, SOT-89 MMG15241H, 24 dbm, MHz, 15.9 db gain, SOT 89 MMH3111N, 22.5 dbm, MHz, 12 db gain, SOT 89 MMG3H21N, 20.5 dbm, MHz, 19.3 db gain, SOT 89 MMG3015N, 20.5 dbm, MHz, 15.5 db gain, SOT 89 MMG3012N, 18.5 dbm, MHz, 19 db gain, SOT MMG3007N, 16 dbm, MHz, 19 db gain, SOT Frequency (MHz) Production Execution External Use 19

21 RFMMIC Web Content MMIC Overview Performance Performance data Links to product summary pages Access to datasheets Cross Reference Comprehensive competitive analysis Selection guides Design Support Design tools Simulation models CAD files Reference design documents Application notes Evaluation boards External Use 20

22 GaAs MMIC Designer Kit and Solutions Binder Designer Kit and GaAs Solutions Binder are available online at freescale.com/rfmmic 5-10 loose samples of each device in anti-static canisters External Use 21

23 Support Resources Data Sheets and Application Notes: S-Parameters: Solutions Brochure: Cross Reference Samples and Kits: Factory Application Support: freescale.com/rfmmic freescale.com/rfmmic > Design Support freescale.com/files/rf_if/doc/brochure/br1609.pdf freescale.com/files/rf_if/doc/quick_ref_guide/mmic GPAQRG.pdf freescale.com/rfmmic External Use 22

24 More Information For more information on our GaAs portfolio, please visit our website at External Use 23

25 In Addition to the Small Signal Device Portfolio, Freescale Also has A Complete Line-Up of Power RF Devices External Use 24

26 Agenda 50V Advancements Enhanced Ruggedness Broadcast Applications Industrial, Scientific and Medical Applications Commercial Aerospace Applications Land Mobile Products Core Advantages Conclusions External Use 25

27 Freescale RF Power Products Market Focus Broadcast Commercial Aerospace Analog & Digital FM & TV HF/VHF Communication Equipment Shortwave Radio Air Traffic Management Transponder (ADS-B), DME Weather Radar Land Mobile Public Safety: Fire, Police Dispatch Security Marine VHF Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) CO 2 Laser Plasma Generation Synchrotron Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) External Use 26

28 Evolution of Freescale s 50V LDMOS Technology & Broadcast Extension of Rugged Device High Product Ruggedness Line to 2GHz Wideband EVHV6 is a 50V extension to Freescale s widely accepted 50V LDMOS technology Key technology tailor-made for the Broadcast, Industrial, Scientific, Medical (ISM) & Commercial Aerospace markets Performance levels exceed those of competitive products High gain and efficiency figures Low thermal resistance simplifies cooling needed by the transmitter High Ruggedness improves reliability under adverse conditions Higher power density means more power per device... fewer devices per system! Significant cost and board space savings May 2010: Freescale s latest innovation: Introducing 50V High Ruggedness Technology November 2010: Rugged, High Output Power Products: Up to 1250 W CW, 65:1 VSWR September 2011: Rugged, High Efficiency, High power UHF TV Broadcast: 600W Peak, 125W Avg 30% η d June 2012: Rugged Wideband : Widest frequency range LDMOS part available from Freescale today: Full rated power from <1 MHz to >1500 MHz MRFE6VS25 is for both 2-30 MHz and 1300 MHz MRFE6VP100 is MHz and 1300 MHz External Use 27

29 Freescale Ruggedness Differentiator What is Ruggedness? The ability to perform reliably into extreme operating conditions Measures of Ruggedness VSWR A ratio of the impedance mismatch between the device and it s operating load Energy Absorption (EA) measure of ability to absorb energy applied to the output terminal. Who needs it? Systems where normal operation is not into a matched load Laser driver Plasma generator Broadcast Communications System External Use 28

30 The Ideal Power Amplifier DC Power In Waste Heat (Power) Out External Use 29

31 Ruggedness Concept Device Load Matched Device and Load Impedances Mismatched Device and Load Impedances Reflected Power: The amount of reflected power is proportional to the impedance mismatch. External Use 30

32 Output Power Sub-1GHz, 50V Selector Guide MRF11K25 Output power (P1dB) Power 59 MRF11K W W MRF W W 49 MRF W MRFE6VP61K25H MRFE6VP8600H MRFE6VP61K25H MRFE6VP5600H MRF6VP3450H MRFE6VP8600H MRFE6VP5600H MRF5300 MRFE6VP6300H MRFE6VP3450H MRF6VP3450H MRF5300 MRFE6VP6300H MRF5150 MRFE6VP100H MRF6VP3091N MRFE6VP100H MRF6V3090N/VP3091N MRF6VP3091N AFV13350 AFV13350 MRF V LDMOS rugged 50V LDMOS Plastic W MRFE6VS25L/N MRFE6VS25L/N Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) External Use 31

33 Freescale rugged E Series A breakthrough product line for the RF Industrial market Benefits in cost savings, reliability and performance have sparked an unprecedented response in the marketplace Dominate ISM and VHF Broadcast markets Major CO2 laser OEMs converted from VMOS Parameter Rugged E series X device Next Competitors Devices Which is best? Selection & Availability 6 devices now 2 devices now (same part, different #) VSWR 65:1 guaranteed 65:1 Typ Efficiency 230 MHz 225 MHz Thermal 10% lower than XR - Stability enhancements Extended ESD range Yes Yes No Yes External Use 32

34 ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) External Use 33

35 Industrial, Scientific and Medical Applications RF Heating Wood dryer CO2 Laser RF Lighting Medical Food processing Scientific Instruments Atmospheric Radar Synchrotron External Use 34

36 RF Power 2-860MHz Industrial Portfolio External Use 35

37 150 available reference designs in Industrial for faster TTM External Use 36

38 Broadcast Products Product Portfolio External Use 37

39 RF Power Broadcast Portfolio External Use 38

40 Avionics External Use 39

41 RF Power MHz Band Portfolio External Use 40

42 Landmobile Products Product Portfolio External Use 41

43 Freescale Land Mobile Values Freescale is the leader in land mobile RF power, with long record of proven performance Full line of VHF and UHF devices from 4W to 75W All devices are >60% efficient at rated power, up to 70% mid band. Gains between 13dB and 17dB 65:1 VSWR Ruggedness Capability External Use 42

44 Landmobile Device Portfolio 7.5V devices 12.5V devices AFT05MP075 TO 272-WB-4 TO-270-WB-4 MRF8P8/9300H NI-1230 AFT09MP055N TO-270-WB-4 AFT05MS031N TO-270 AFT09MS031N TO-270 AFT09MS015N TO-270 AFT09MS007N PLD-1.5 W AFT05MS004N SOT-89 External Use 43

45 AFT05MS004N Applications: Mobile Radio Systems AFT05MS004N Designed for operation MHz 7.5Voperation 4W P1dB across MHz 3W P1dB MHz 3.6Voperation 4W CW Power Ideal for handheld radios Integrated ESD protection Characterized at 7.5V & 3.6V Reference Designs available >2W Psat across MHz Gain: 16 db nominal High efficiency: >60% broadband, >75% narrowband Extreme Ruggedness 65:1VSWR capable at 10.8V and 3dB overdrive Integrated ESD Protection Cost-effective Over-molded Plastic External Use 44

46 Proposed Product Line Up - Landmobile Radios UHF 35W Performance Targets Devices GPA AFT05MS031N Totals Typical Gain 29 db 20 db 50 db 12.5/13.6 V Mobile UHF Line Up 80W CW P1dB 0.35 W 35W 35 W Drain P1dB 71% 1-10mW 0-10dBm GPA MMZ09312 AFT05MP075N 80W UHF 80W Performance Targets Devices GPA MRF9MS4030N Totals Typical Gain 29 db 19 db 48 db High gain devices eliminate stage compared to previous designs CW P1dB 1W 80W 80 W Drain P1dB 70% MHz 35W Performance Targets Devices GPA AFT09MS031N Totals Typical Gain 29 db 16 db 45 db CW P1dB 0.4 W 35 W 35 W Drain P1dB 68% External Use 45

47 Freescale Advantages RF Performance Efficiency Simplified Thermal design High gain Simplifies lineup Linearity Broadband capability Reduce number of products Comprehensive Portfolio Industry leading performance Low cost options Ruggedness & Reliability Ruggedness Enhancement VSWR survival > 65:1 under overvoltage and input overdrive condition Thermal Characteristics Significant reduction in die junction temperature Stability enhancements No compromise in performance to assure stability Design Support Dedicated Applications Support ADS and AWR CAD Models Reference Designs Loadpull measurements Characterization for linearity Thermal Modeling External Use 46

48 Conclusions Freescale is the leader in RF power devices A broad range of devices for all RF applications All devices are the RF performance leaders in their specific designs External Use 47

49 THANK YOU Be A First With Us! TM Dec 2004: Motorola spins off Semiconductor Sector into independent company st Motorola Brand Car Radio st 2-Way Radio Equipment 1940 WWII Handie-Talkie st CRT TV 1969 Neil Armstrong st Portable Telephone st Cellular Phone st Digital Cellular (GSM) st WiFi Cable Modem Gateway RF FIRSTS 1st in RF power LDMOS 1st to develop industry standards in packaging 1st in high voltage IC 1st to support hundreds of years MTTF 1st high power discrete with integrated die matching 1st to offer manufacturing in standard, high-volume CMOS fabs 1st to install ESD protection on RF devices 1st with on-line production test data availability 1st with complete and accurate ADS MET modeling characterization 1st with a 500 MHz, 1 KW CW 50V LDMOS device, MRF6VP41K 1st with a High VSWR capable device, 65:1 VSWR 1st to brand high power RF Airfast 1st with an over-molded package in standard air cavity footprints External Use 48

50 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. External Use