RFDA0035 DIGITAL CONTROLLED IF DUAL VGA 5 BIT 1dB LSB CONTROL

Digital Controlled IF Dual VGA RFDA0035 DIGITAL CONTROLLED IF DUAL VGA 5 BIT 1dB LSB CONTROL Package: QFN 32-Pin, 5.0mmx5.0mm 32 31 29 OPB- A1 A0 IPA+ IPA- GNDA VCCA OPA+ OPA- 28 27 26 25 Features Dual Independent Digitally Controlled VGAs Bandwidth of 500MHz (-3dB) Gain Control Range=31dB (1dB Step Size) Differential Input and Output Max Gain=19.0dB@180MHz Noise Figure: 7.5dB@Maximum Gain High OIP3/P1dB=+42/21dBm @180MHz Relative Phase Shift<1 Single + Supply Dual 5-Bit Parallel Control Interface Individual Enable Control for Each VGA Current Adjustable for IP3 Trade Offs Small 32-Pin, 5.0mmx5.0mm, QFN Applications Differential ADC Drivers Main and Diversity IF Sampling Receivers Wideband Multichannel Receivers Instrumentation A2 A3 A4 VCMA VCMB B4 B3 B2 Product Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5-Bit Step Attenuator 5-Bit Step Attenuator 9 10 11 12 B1 B0 IPB+ AMP AMP 13 14 15 16 Functional Block Diagram 24 OPA+ 22 ENBA 21 RESA 20 RESB 19 ENBB 17 OPB+ Ordering Information RFDA0035SR 7 Sample reel with 100 pieces RFDA0035SQ 25 piece Sample bag RFDA0035TR7 7 Reel with 750 pieces RFDA0035TR13 13 Reel with 2500 pieces RFDA0035PCK-410 50MHz to 500MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RFMD's RFDA0035 is a dual-channel, digitally controlled variable gain amplifier featuring high linearity over the entire 32 gain control steps. It features independent channel power-up enable, independent channel current adjustability for optimizing DC versus IP3 and a 200 differential input and output impedance. GNDB VCCB OPB+ 23 OPA- 18 OPB- IPB- GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT Optimum Technology Matching Applied SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs phemt Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT BiFET HBT LDMOS RF MICRO DEVICES, RFMD, Optimum Technology Matching, Enabling Wireless Connectivity, PowerStar, POLARIS TOTAL RADIO and UltimateBlue 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. 2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 1 of 11

Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage +6.0 V DC DC Supply Current 0 ma Power Dissipation 1600 mw Max RF Input Power 27 dbm Operating Temperature (T CASE ) -40 to +85 C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 C Junction Temperature 125 C ESD Rating (HBM) 500 V Moisture Sensitivity Level 2 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. Parameter Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition T=25 C, V Overall CC =V DD =, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range 50 500 MHz -3dB Bandwidth Max Gain 19.3 db Attenuation=0dB, 180MHz GainControlRange 31 db Step Accuracy +/- (0.1+1.5% attenuation setting) db Major State Error up to 400MHz Output P1dB 21 dbm At 180MHz, Upper 24dB Steps Output IP3 42 dbm At 180MHz, P OUT =5dBm/Tone, 1MHz Spacing Control Interface 5 bit Parallel Interface Relative Phase Shift 1 50MHz~0MHz Settling Time 15 ns ton, toff (10%/90% RF) Noise Figure 7.5 db Attenuation=0dB Impedance 200 Differential Input Return Loss -12 db Output Return Loss -15 db Total Supply Voltage 4.75 5.0 5.25 V Supply Current 240 ma Both Channels Are Enabled. Can be Adjusted by External Resistors from RESA/B to Ground. Typical RF Performance at Key Operating Frequencies Parameter Unit 100MHz 180MHz 0MHz Max Small Signal Gain db 19.3 19.3 19.0 Output P1dB dbm 21 21 21 Output IP3 [1] dbm 43 42 40 Input Return Loss db -15-13 -15 Output Return Loss db -17-20 -17 Noise Figure db 7.0 7.2 7.5 Note: [1] OIP3 is tested at P OUT =5dBm/Tone and 1MHz spacing. 2 of 11

Gain (db) versus Attenuation at Different Frequencies Major Attenuation States Bit Error (db) versus Frequency 20 1.0 0.8 1dB 2dB 4dB 15 180 MHz 0 MHz 0.6 Gain (db) 10 5 0 400 MHz 500 MHz Bitt Error (db) 0.4 0.2 0.0-0.2-5 -0.4-10 -0.6-0.8-15 0 5 10 15 20 25 Attenuation State (db) -1.0 25 All States' Gain (db) versus Frequency 1.0 Bit Error (db) versus Attenuation State 20 0.8 60MHz 100MHz 15 0.6 180MHz 0MHz 10 0.4 Gain (db) 5 0-5 -10-15 Bit Error (db) 0.2 0.0-0.2-0.4-0.6-0.8-20 -1.0 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 Attenuation State (db) Max Gain (db) versus Frequency, Three Temperatures Worst Case Step Error (db) Between Successive Attenuation States 21 1 0.8 20 0.6 0.4 Gain (db) 19 18 Step Error (db) 0.2 0-0.2-40C 25C 85C -0.4 17-0.6-0.8 16-1 3 of 11

Relative Phase Related to Max Gain Step Max Gain Output IP3 (dbm) versus P OUT, Frequency 180MHz 3.0 2.0 50MHz 180MHz 100MHz 0MHz 50 48 46 Phase 1.0 0.0-1.0-2.0-3.0 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 Attenuation State (db) Output IP3 (dbm) 44 42 40 38 36 34 32-3 -1 1 3 5 Output Power (dbm) Input Return Loss (db) versus Frequency 25dB Attenuation State Output IP3 (dbm) versus P OUT, Frequency 180MHz 0 50-5 0dB 1dB 2dB 4dB 48 46-10 44 Return Loss (db) -15-20 Output IP3 (dbm) 42 40 38-25 36 34-32 -35-3 -1 1 3 5 Output Power (dbm) Output Return Loss (db) versus Frequency Output IP3 (dbm) versus Frequency, P OUT 5dBm/Tone 0-5 -10 0dB 1dB 2dB 4dB 50 48 46 44 Return Loss (db) -15-20 -25 Output IP3 (dbm) 42 40 38 36 34 0dB 1dB 2dB 4dB - 32-35 50 100 150 200 250 0 4 of 11

Max Gain Output IP3 (dbm) versus Frequency, P OUT 5dBm/Tone 3rd Harmonic (dbc) versus Attenuation at 180MHz, P OUT 5dBm 55-50 53-55 51-60 49-65 Output IP3 (dbm) 47 45 43 41 3rd Harmonic (dbc) -70-75 -80-85 39-90 37-95 35 50 100 150 200 250 0-100 0 5 10 15 20 25 Attenuation State (dbm) Output IP3 (dbm) versus Attenuation at 180MHz, P OUT 5dBm/Tone 2nd Harmonic (dbc) versus P OUT at 180MHz 50-50 48-55 46-60 44-65 Output IP3 (dbm) 42 40 38 2nd Harmonic (dbc) -70-75 -80 36 34 32-85 -90-95 0dB 1dB 2dB 4dB 0 5 10 15 20 25 Attenuation State (db) -100-5 -3-1 1 3 5 Output Power (dbm) 2nd Harmonic (dbc) versus Attenuation at 180MHz, P OUT 5dBm 3rd Harmonic (dbc) versus P OUT at 180MHz -50-50 -55-60 -55-60 0dB 1dB 2dB 4dB -65-65 2nd Harmonic (dbc) -70-75 -80-85 3rd Harmonic (dbc) -70-75 -80-85 -90-90 -95-95 -100 0 5 10 15 20 25 Attenuation State (dbm) -100-5 -3-1 1 3 5 Output Power (dbm) 5 of 11

180MHz Output P1dB (dbm) versus Attenuation States 12 Max Gain Noise Figure (db) versus Frequency 28 11 26 10 24 9 Output P1dB (dbm) 22 20 18 Noise Figure (db) 8 7 6 16 5 14 4 12 10 0 5 10 15 20 25 Attenuation State (db) 3 2 50 100 150 200 250 0 350 400 450 500 Max Gain Output P1dB (dbm) versus Frequency -40 Max Gain Channel Isolation (db) (Output to Output) versus Frequency 28 26-50 Output P1dB (dbm) 24 22 20 18 16-40 25 85 Channel Isolation (db) -60-70 -80 14-90 12 10 50 100 150 200 250 0 350 400 450 500-100 0 50 100 150 200 250 0 350 400 450 500 6 of 11

Truth Table Control Bits Gain Relative to Maximum Gain A4/B4 A3/B3 A2/B2 A1/B1 A0/B0 0 0 0 0 0 0dB 0 0 0 0 1-1dB 0 0 0 1 0-2dB 0 0 0 1 1-3dB 0 0 1 0 0-4dB 0 0 1 0 1-5dB 0 0 1 1 0-6dB 0 0 1 1 1-7dB 0 1 0 0 0-8dB 0 1 0 0 1-9dB 0 1 0 1 0-10dB 0 1 0 1 1-11dB 0 1 1 0 0-12dB 0 1 1 0 1-13dB 0 1 1 1 0-14dB 0 1 1 1 1-15dB 1 0 0 0 0-16dB 1 0 0 0 1-17dB 1 0 0 1 0-18dB 1 0 0 1 1-19dB 1 0 1 0 0-20dB 1 0 1 0 1-21dB 1 0 1 1 0-22dB 1 0 1 1 1-23dB 1 1 0 0 0-24dB 1 1 0 0 1-25dB 1 1 0 1 0-26dB 1 1 0 1 1-27dB 1 1 1 0 0-28dB 1 1 1 0 1-29dB 1 1 1 1 0 -db 1 1 1 1 1-31dB Logic Voltage Levels State Logic Low 0.0V to 1.0V High 1.8V to 5.0V 7 of 11

Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Function Description 1 A2 MSB - 2 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A. 2 A3 MSB - 1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A. 3 A4 MSB for the 5-Bit Gain Control Interface for Channel A. 4 VCMA Channel A Input Common-Mode Voltage. Typically Bypassed to Ground Through Capacitor. 5 VCMB Channel B Input Common-Mode Voltage. Typically Bypassed to Ground Through Capacitor. 6 B4 MSB for the 5-Bit Gain Control Interface for Channel B. 7 B3 MSB - 1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B. 8 B2 MSB - 2 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B. 9 B1 LSB + 1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B. 10 B0 LSB for the Gain Control Interface for Channel B. 11 IPB+ Channel B Positive Input. 12 IPB- Channel B Negative Input. 13 GNDB Device Common (DC Ground) for Channel B. 14 VCCB Positive Supply Pin for Channel B. Should be Bypassed to Ground Using Suitable Bypass Capacitor. 15 0PB+ Positive Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 16 0PB- Negative Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 17 0PB+ Positive Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 18 0PB- Negative Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel B. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 19 ENBB Power Enable Pin for Channel B. Channel B is Enabled with a Logic High and Disabled with a Logic Low. 20 RESB Current Adjust Pin. Connect a Resistor from RESB to Ground can Adjust the Channel B DC Current from 90mA to 120mA. Leave Pin Floating for Nominal Bias of 120mA. 21 RESA Current Adjust Pin. Connect a Resistor from RESA to Ground can Adjust the Channel A DC Current from 90mA to 120mA. Leave Pin Floating for Nominal Bias of 120mA. 22 ENBA Power Enable Pin for Channel A. Channel A is Enabled with a Logic High and Disabled with a Logic Low. 23 OPA- Negative Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 24 OPA+ Positive Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 25 OPA- Negative Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 26 OPA+ Positive Output Pins (Open Collector) for Channel A. Require DC Bias of + Nominal. 27 VCCA Positive Supply Pins for Channel A. Should be Bypassed to Ground Using Suitable Bypass Capacitor. 28 GNDA Device Common (DC Ground) for Channel A 29 IPA- Channel A Negative Input. IPA+ Channel A Positive Input. 31 A0 LSB for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A. 32 A1 LSB + 1 for the Gain Control Interface for Channel A. 8 of 11

Package Drawing 5.0mmx5.0mm, 32 lead, QFN 5.000±0.100 3.100±0.10 0.400±.10 0.500 BSC 5.000±0.100 3.100±0.10 TOP VIEW 3.500 Ref BOTTOM VIEW 0.2±.050 0.850±.050 SIDE VIEW 0.203 Ref 9 of 11

Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing 10 of 11

Application Schematic RFIN_A Minicircuit TC4-6T+ 1:4 Balun 4 places Only required for single ended 50 ohm tests 1pF 1uH 27nH RFOUT_A A0 thru A4 Channel A Parallel Interface 1uH 33nH A1 A0 IPA+ IPA- GNDA VCCA OPA+ OPA- A2 OPA+ A3 OPA- A4 ENBA Enable A VCMA VCMB RFDA0035 RESA RESB Rbias Rbias Default Rbias 1Meg ohm For 120mA nominal current per channel B4 ENBB Enable B B3 OPB- B2 OPB+ B1 B0 IPB+ GNDB VCCB OPB+ IPB- OPB- A0 thru A4 Channel B Parallel Interface 1uH 33nH 27nH RFOUT_B 1uH Minicircuit TC4-6T+ 1:4 Balun 4 places Only required for single ended 50 ohm tests 1pF RFIN_B 11 of 11