SGB-6433(Z) DC to 3.5GHz ACTIVE BIAS GAIN BLOCK RFMD Green, RoHS Compliant, Pb-Free (Z Part Number) Package: 3x3 QFN, 16-Pin Product Description RFMD s SGB-6433 is a high performance SiGe HBT MMIC amplifier utilizing a Darlington configuration with an active bias network. The active bias network provides stable current over temperature and process Beta variations. Designed to run directly from a 5V supply the SGB-6433 does not require a drop resistor as compared to typical Darlington amplifiers. This robust amplifier features a Class 1C ESD rating, low thermal resistance, and unconditional stability. The SGB-6433 product is designed for high linearity 5V gain block applications that require small size and minimal external components. It is on chip matched to 50Ω and an external bias inductor choke is required for the application band. Optimum Technology Matching Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs phemt Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MEMS RFIN VCC GND Active Bias Vbias RFOUT Features High Reliability SiGe HBT Technology Robust Class 1C ESD Simple and Small Size P 1dB =18.5dBm at 1950MHz IP 3 =31dBm at 1950MHz Low Thermal Resistance=60C/W Applications 5V Applications LO Buffer Amp RF Pre-Driver and RF Receive Path Parameter Specification Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Small Signal Gain 20.0 db 850MHz 14.5 16.0 17.5 db 1950MHz 15.0 db 2400MHz Output Power at 1dB Compression 18.5 dbm 850MHz 16.5 18.5 dbm 1950MHz 17.5 dbm 2400MHz Output Third Order Intercept Point 33.0 db 850MHz 28.5 31.0 db 1950MHz 31.0 db 2400MHz Noise Figure 4.1 5.1 db 1950MHz Frequency of Operation DC 3500 MHz Current 76 88 98 ma Input Return Loss 12.0 15.0 db 1950MHz Output Return Loss 8.5 11.5 db 1950MHz Thermal Resistance 60 C/W junction to backside Test Conditions: Z 0 =50Ω, V CC =5V, I C =88mA, T=30 C 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. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 1 of 8
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Current (l C total) 150 ma Max Device Voltage (V D ) 6.5 V Max RF Input Power 20 dbm Power Dissipation 0.75 W Max Junction Temperature (T J ) 150 C Operating Temperature Range (T L ) -40 to + 85 C Max Storage Temperature -40 to +150 C 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: I D V D <(T J -T L )/R TH, j-l Detailed Performance Table: V CC =5V, I C =88mA, T=25 C, Z=50Ω Parameter Unit 100 500 850 1950 2400 MHz MHz MHz MHz MHz Small Signal Gain (G) db 21.2 20.7 20.0 16.0 15.0 12.3 Output 3rd Order Intercept Point (OIP 3 ) dbm 34.0 33.0 31.0 31.0 Output Power at 1dB Compression (P 1dB ) dbm 18.9 18.5 18.5 17.5 Simplified Device Schematic 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. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). 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. 3500 MHz Input Return Loss (IRL) db 43.6 33.3 25.6 15.0 13.8 9.7 Output Return Loss (ORL) db 15.8 13.9 12.2 11.5 10.2 11.3 Reverse Isolation (S 12 ) db 24.4 24.6 25.0 24.4 23.8 22.5 Noise Figure (NF) db 5.1 3.6 3.6 4.1 4.6 5.2 1 2 3 4 16 15 14 Active Bias 13 12 11 10 9 5 6 7 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical 2 of 8 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
Evaluation Board Data (V CC =V BIAS =5.0V, I C =88mA) Bias Tee substituted for DC feed inductor (L1) 24.0 Gain vs Frequency 36.0 OIP3 vs. Frequency 22.0 34.0 Gain (db) P1dB (dbm) Ic (ma) 20.0 18.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 0.4 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.4 P1dB vs. Frequency Noise Figure vs. Frequency 20.0 19.0 18.0 17.0 16.0 15.0 14.0 0.4 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.4 0.120 0.100 0.080 0.060 0.040 Ic vs. Temperature Noise Figure (db) Ic (A) 22.0 0.4 0.9 1.4 1.9 2.4 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 0.140 0.120 0.100 0.080 0.060 0.040 Current vs. Voltage OIP3 (dbm) 32.0 30.0 28.0 26.0 24.0 0.020 0.000 Temperature 0.020 0.000 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 6.2 Vc (Volts) 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3 of 8
Evaluation Board Data (V CC =V BIAS =5.0V, I C =88mA) Bias Tee substituted for DC feed inductor (L1) cont 0.0 l S 11 l vs. Frequency 30.0 l S 21 l vs. Frequency S11 (db) S12 (db) -5.0-10.0-15.0-20.0-25.0-30.0-35.0-40.0-45.0-50.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 l S 12 l vs. Frequency -18.0 0.0-20.0-5.0-22.0-24.0-26.0-28.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 S21 (db) S22 (db) 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 5.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0-10.0-15.0 l S 22 l vs. Frequency -20.0-25.0-30.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical 4 of 8 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
Pin Function Description 1, 2, These are no connect pins. Leave them unconnected on the PC board. 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 3 RF IN RF input pin. A DC voltage should not be connected externally to this pin 5 GND An extra ground pin that is connected to the backside exposed paddle. Connection is optional. 10 RF OUT RF Output pin. Bias is applied to the Darlington stage thru this pin. 13 VBIAS This pin sources the current from the active bias circuit. Connect to pin 10 thru an inductor choke. 16 VCC This is Vcc for the active bias circuit. Backside GND The backside exposed paddle is the main electrical GND and requires multiple vias in the PC board to GND. Itis also the main thermal path. 1.58 [0.062] 0.75 [0.030] Recommended Land Pattern Dimensions in millimeters (inches) 0.005 CHAMFER (8PL) 1.58 [0.062] 0.50 [0.020] 0.26 [0.010] 0.38 [0.015] 0.29 [0.011] 0.21 [0.008] Ø0.38 [Ø0.015] Plated Thru (4PL) Recommended PCB Soldermask for Land Pattern 0.50 [0.020] 0.25 [0.010] 0.53 [0.021] 3.17 [0.125] 1.20 [0.047] 0.46 [0.018] 1.20 [0.047] 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 5 of 8
Package Drawing Dimensions in millimeters (inches) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. C4 RFIN Typical Evaluation Board Schematic for 3.0V C3 RFIN VCC Vcc Vbias RFOUT L1 RFOUT C1 GND Option C2 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical 6 of 8 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
Evaluation Board Layout and Bill of Materials C4 Board material GETEK, 31mil thick, Dk=4.2, 1oz copper Component Values By Band Designator 500MHz 850MHz 1950MHz 2400MHz C3 1000pF 1000pF 1000pF 1000pF C4* 1uF 1uF 1uF 1uF C1, C2 220pF 68pF 43pF 22pF L1 68nH 33nH 22nH 18nH *C4 is optional depending on application and filtering. Not required for SGB device operation. Note: The amplifier can be run from a 8V supply by simply inserting a 33Ω resistor in series with V CC. C1 C3 Part Identification The part will be symbolized with an SGB6433 for Sn/Pb plating or SGB64Z for RoHS green compliant product. Marking designator will be on the top surface of the package. Ordering Information C2 Part Number Reel Size Devices/Reel L1 SGB-6433 13 3000 SGB-6433Z 13 3000 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, 27409-9421 For sales or technical 7 of 8 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com.
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