DATA SHEET BIPOLAR ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT μpc8tn SiGe:C LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER FOR GPS DESCRIPTION The μpc8tn is a silicon germanium carbon (SiGe:C) monolithic integrated circuit designed as low noise amplifier for GPS. This device exhibits low noise figure and high power gain characteristics, so this IC can improve the sensitivity of GPS receiver. In addition, the μpc8tn which is included output matching circuit contributes to reduce external components and system size. The package is a -pin plastic TSON (Thin Small Out-line Non-leaded) (TN) suitable for surface mount. This IC is manufactured using our UHS (Ultra High Speed Process) SiGe:C bipolar process. FEATURES Supply voltage : VCC =. to. V (.7 V TYP.) Low noise : NF =.8 db TYP. @ VCC =.7 V, fin = 7 MHz : NF =.8 db TYP. @ VCC =.8 V, fin = 7 MHz High gain : GP = 9. db TYP. @ VCC =.7 V, fin = 7 MHz : GP = 9. db TYP. @ VCC =.8 V, fin = 7 MHz Low current consumption : ICC =. ma TYP. @ VCC =.7 V Built-in power-saving function : VPSon =. V to VCC, VPSoff = to. V High-density surface mounting : -pin plastic TSON (TN) package (...7 mm) Included output matching circuit Included very robust bandgap regulator (Small VCC and TA dependence) Included protection circuits for ESD APPLICATION Low noise amplifier for GPS ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Order Number Package Marking Supplying Form μpc8tn-e μpc8tn-e-a -pin plastic TSON (TN) (Pb-Free) S 8 mm wide embossed taping Pin, face the perforation side of the tape Qty kpcs/reel Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office. Part number for sample order: μpc8tn Caution Observe precautions when handling because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information. Document No. PU7EJVDS (st edition) Date Published March 8 NS Printed in Japan 8
PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM (Top View) (Top View) (Bottom View) Pin No. Pin Name VCC GND S INPUT Power Save Bias OUTPUT VCC Remark Exposed pad : GND ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Ratings Unit Supply Voltage VCC TA = + C. V Power-Saving Voltage VPS TA = + C. V Total Power Dissipation Ptot mw Operating Ambient Temperature TA to +8 C Storage Temperature Tstg to + C Input Power Pin + dbm RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit Supply Voltage VCC..7. V Operating Ambient Temperature TA + +8 C Power Save Turn-on Voltage VPSon. VCC V Power Save Turn-off Voltage VPSoff. V ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = + C, =.7 V, fin = 7 MHz, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit Circuit Current ICC No Signal (VPS =.7 V).. 8. ma At Power-Saving Mode (VPS = V) μa Power Gain GP Pin = dbm 7 9. db Noise Figure NF.8. db Input Return Loss RLin 7. db Output Return Loss RLout db Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS FOR REFERENCE (TA = + C, =.7 V, fin = 7 MHz, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Reference Unit Input rd Order Intercept Point IIP fin = 7 MHz, fin = 7 MHz dbm Isolation ISL 9 db Gain db Compression Input Power Pin ( db) 8 dbm STANDARD CHARACTERISTICS FOR REFERENCE (TA = + C, =.8 V, fin = 7 MHz, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Reference Unit Circuit Current ICC No Signal (VPS =.8 V). ma Power Gain GP Pin = dbm 9. db Noise Figure NF.8 db Input rd Order Intercept Point IIP fin = 7 MHz, fin = 7 MHz dbm Input Return Loss RLin db Output Return Loss RLout db Isolation ISL 9 db Gain db Compression Input Power Pin ( db) 9 dbm TEST CIRCUIT VCC pf pf. pf OUTPUT INPUT pf.7 nh VPS Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = + C, unless otherwise specified) Circuit Current ICC (ma) CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE 9 TA = +8 C 8 7 + C C RF = off Supply Voltage VCC (V) Circuit Current ICC (ma) CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 9 VCC =.7 V 8 7.8 V RF = off 7 Operating Ambient Temperature TA ( C) CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. POWER-SAVING VOLTAGE CIRCUIT CURRENT vs. POWER-SAVING VOLTAGE Circuit Current ICC (ma) 9 TA = +8 C 8 7 + C C VCC =.7 V RF = off Circuit Current ICC (ma) 9 TA = +8 C 8 7 + C C VCC =.8 V RF = off Power-Saving Voltage VPS (V) Power-Saving Voltage VPS (V) POWER GAIN vs. FREQUENCY.8 NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY TA = C + C 8 +8 C =.7 V 7 Noise Figure NF (db).. TA = +8 C...8. + C.. C =.7 V. 7 Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
POWER GAIN vs. FREQUENCY.8 NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY TA = C + C 8 +8 C =.8 V 7 Noise Figure NF (db).. TA = +8 C...8. + C.. C =.8 V. 7 POWER GAIN vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE NOISE FIGURE vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE.8 8 TA = C + C +8 C fin = 7 MHz....... Noise Figure NF (db). fin = 7 MHz. TA = +8 C...8. + C.. C........ Supply Voltage VCC (V) Supply Voltage VCC (V) 8 POWER GAIN vs. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VCC =.7 V.8 V fin = 7 MHz 7 Operating Ambient Temperature TA ( C) Noise Figure NF (db).8.....8... NOISE FIGURE vs. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VCC =.7 V.8 V fin = 7 MHz. 7 Operating Ambient Temperature TA ( C) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
Output Power Pout (dbm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER =.7 V fin = 7 MHz Pin (db) = 7.9 dbm Input Power Pin (dbm) Output Power Pout (dbm) OUTPUT POWER vs. INPUT POWER =.8 V fin = 7 MHz Pin (db) = 8. dbm Input Power Pin (dbm) POWER GAIN vs. INPUT POWER POWER GAIN vs. INPUT POWER =.7 V fin = 7 MHz =.8 V fin = 7 MHz Pin (db) = 7.9 dbm Pin (db) = 8. dbm Input Power Pin (dbm) Input Power Pin (dbm) Output Power Pout (dbm) rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM (dbm) OUTPUT POWER, IM vs. INPUT POWER + 8 =.7 V fin = 7 MHz fin = 7 MHz Pout IM IIP =. dbm Input Power Pin (dbm) Output Power Pout (dbm) rd Order Intermodulation Distortion IM (dbm) OUTPUT POWER, IM vs. INPUT POWER + 8 =.8 V fin = 7 MHz fin = 7 MHz Pout IM IIP =.7 dbm Input Power Pin (dbm) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
Gain db Compression Input Power Pin ( db) (dbm) Gain db Compression Input Power Pin ( db) (dbm) GAIN db COMPRESSION INPUT POWER vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE + C C fin = 7 MHz....... GAIN db COMPRESSION INPUT POWER vs. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE TA = +8 C Supply Voltage VCC (V) VCC =.7 V.8 V fin = 7 MHz 7 Operating Ambient Temperature TA ( C) Input rd Order Intercept Point IIP (dbm) Output rd Order Intercept Point OIP (dbm) Input rd Order Intercept Point IIP (dbm) Output rd Order Intercept Point OIP (dbm) TA = +8 C IIP, OIP vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE IIP OIP TA = C C + C + C fin = 7 MHz +8 C fin = 7 MHz....... Supply Voltage VCC (V) IIP, OIP vs. OPERATING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE VCC =.7 V OIP.8 V VCC =.7 V IIP.8 V VCC = VPS fin = 7 MHz fin = 7 MHz 7 Operating Ambient Temperature TA ( C) K FACTOR vs. FREQUENCY =.7 V K FACTOR vs. FREQUENCY =.8 V K factor K K factor K.................... Frequency fin (GHz) Frequency fin (GHz) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU7EJVDS 7
S-PARAMETERS (TA = + C, =.7 V, monitored at connector on board) S FREQUENCY : 7 MHz.8 Ω. Ω S FREQUENCY : 7 MHz.8 Ω. Ω START. MHz STOP. MHz START. MHz STOP. MHz INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY Input Return Loss RLin (db) Output Return Loss RLout (db) POWER GAIN vs. FREQUENCY ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY Isolation ISL (db) 7 Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 8 Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
S-PARAMETERS (TA = + C, =.8 V, monitored at connector on board) S FREQUENCY : 7 MHz. Ω. Ω S FREQUENCY : 7 MHz. Ω. Ω START. MHz STOP. MHz START. MHz STOP. MHz INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY Input Return Loss RLin (db) Output Return Loss RLout (db) POWER GAIN vs. FREQUENCY ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY Isolation ISL (db) 7 Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PU7EJVDS 9
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS -PIN PLASTIC TSON (TN) (UNIT: mm) (Top View).±. (Side View) (Bottom View).±.7 (.). +.7..8 MIN. A A.±..±..±..7 +...±..7±. Remark A> ( ) : Reference value Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
NOTES ON CORRECT USE () Observe precautions for handling because of electro-static sensitive devices. () Form a ground pattern as widely as possible to minimize ground impedance (to prevent undesired oscillation). All the ground terminals must be connected together with wide ground pattern to decrease impedance difference. () The bypass capacitor should be attached to VCC line. () Do not supply DC voltage to INPUT pin. RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS This product should be soldered and mounted under the following recommended conditions. For soldering methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your nearby sales office. Soldering Method Soldering Conditions Condition Symbol Infrared Reflow Peak temperature (package surface temperature) : C or below Time at peak temperature : seconds or less Time at temperature of C or higher : seconds or less Preheating time at to 8 C : ± seconds Maximum number of reflow processes : times Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) :.%(Wt.) or below Wave Soldering Peak temperature (molten solder temperature) : C or below Time at peak temperature : seconds or less Preheating temperature (package surface temperature) : C or below Maximum number of flow processes : time Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) :.%(Wt.) or below Partial Heating Peak temperature (terminal temperature) : C or below Soldering time (per side of device) : seconds or less Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) :.%(Wt.) or below IR WS HS Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). Data Sheet PU7EJVDS
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