General Description Qorvo s QPA9 is a packaged, high-performance, low noise amplifier fabricated on Qorvo s production 9 nm phemt (QPHT9) process. Covering 7 GHz, the QPA9 provides db small signal gain with a low noise figure of 1.1dB. The device can deliver dbm of power with P1dB of dbm, while supporting an IM3 level of 5 dbc (at Pout= dbm / tone). Packaged in a small 4 mm x 4 mm plastic overmold QFN, the QPA9 is matched to 5 ohms with integrated DC blocking caps on both I/O ports for easy handling and simple system integration. The QPA9 high performance and ease of handling makes it an ideal component for satellite and point to point communication system applications. Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Functional Block Diagram Evaluation boards are available upon request. Product Features Frequency Range: 7 GHz Noise Figure: 1.1 db Small Signal Gain: db P1dB: dbm IM3: 5 dbc (@ Pout= dbm/tone) Bias: VD = 3.5 V, IDQ = 1 ma, VG =.46 V Plastic Overmold Package Package Dimensions: 4. x 4. x.85 mm Performance is typical across frequency. Please reference electrical specification table and data plots for more details. Applications Satellite Communications Point to Point Communications Radar Ordering Information Part No. ECCN Description QPA9S2 EAR99 QPA9 Sample Bag, Qty 2 QPA9SR EAR99 QPA9 Tape and Reel, Qty 1 QPA9TR7 EAR99 QPA9 Tape and Reel, Qty 75 QPA9EVB1 EAR99 QPA9 Evaluation Board Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 1 of - www.qorvo.com
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Drain Voltage (VD) Drain Current (ID1/ID2/ID3) Gate Voltage Range Gate Current (IG1/IG2/IG3 at 125 C) RF Input Power (5 Ω, 85 C) Value 4.5 V 96/115/192 ma to 1.5 V 5./5./6.6 ma dbm Channel Temperature, TCH 175 C Mounting Temperature ( seconds) C Storage Temperature 55 to 15 C Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may reduce device reliability. Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Drain Voltage Drain Current (quiescent, IDQ) Gate Voltage (typical) Value 3.5 V 1 ma.46 V Operating Temperature Range 4 to 85 C Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Parameter Min Typical Max Units Frequency 7 GHz Small Signal Gain db Noise Figure 1.1 db 1-dB Compression Point dbm Input Return Loss 12 db Output Return Loss db 3 RD Order Intermodulation level (Pout= dbm/tone) 5 dbc Output TOI (Pout= dbm/tone) 23 dbm Gain Temperature Coefficient.13 db/ C Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 2 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Small Signal Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Input Return Loss vs Temperature Gain vs Temperature -5 29 S11 (db) -1-15 - Gain (db) 27 25 23-25 - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C 21-4 C + 25 C + 85 C -5 Reverse Isolation vs Temperature Output Return Loss vs Temperature Reverse Isolation (db) -55-6 -65-7 -75-8 -85-9 -95-1 - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C S (db) -5-1 -15 - -25-4 C + 25 C + 85 C Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 3 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Small Signal Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Gain vs Voltage Gain vs Current 29 29 27 27 Gain (db) 25 Gain (db) 25 23 23 21 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V 21 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma -5 Input Return Loss vs Voltage 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V -5 Input Return Loss vs Current 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma S11 (db) -1-15 S11 (db) -1-15 - - -25-25 Output Return Loss vs Voltage 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V Output Return Loss vs Current -5-5 S (db) -1-15 S (db) -1-15 - - -25-25 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 4 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Noise Figure Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Noise Figure (db) 2. 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1..8.6.4.2. NF vs Temperature - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C 2. NF vs Voltage 2. NF vs Current 1.8 1.8 1.6 1.6 Noise Figure (db) 1.4 1.2 1..8.6 Noise Figure (db) 1.4 1.2 1..8.6.4.4.2. 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V.2. 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 5 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Power Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Psat vs Temperature P1dB vs Temperature Psat (dbm) P1dB (dbm) 12 1-4 C + 25 C + 85 C 12 1-4 C + 25 C + 85 C Psat vs Voltage P1dB vs Voltage Psat (dbm) 12 P1dB (dbm) 12 1 1 8 6 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V 8 6 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V Psat vs Current P1dB vs Current Psat (dbm) P1dB (dbm) 12 1 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma 12 1 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 6 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Power Sweep Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes Pout (db) Pout vs Pin 12 1 8 6 4 2 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz - - - - -12-1 -8-6 -4-2 Pin (dbm) Gain (db) Gain vs Pin 12 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz 1 - - - - -12-1 -8-6 -4-2 Pin (dbm) PAE (%) PAE vs Pin 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz 12 1 8 6 4 2 - - - - -12-1 -8-6 -4-2 Pin (dbm) Ids (ma) Ids vs Pin 19 7 GHz 8 GHz 17 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz 15 1 1 11 1 - - - - -12-1 -8-6 -4-2 Pin (dbm) Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 7 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Linearity Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, f = 11 MHz, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes 34 32 Pout = dbm / tone TOI vs Temperature 34 32 Pout = 1 dbm / tone TOI vs Temperature TOI (dbm) TOI (dbm) - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C 34 32 Pout = dbm / tone TOI vs Voltage 34 32 Pout = 1 dbm / tone TOI vs Voltage TOI (dbm) TOI (dbm) 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V 36 34 Pout = dbm / tone TOI vs Current 36 34 Pout = 1 dbm / tone TOI vs Current 32 32 TOI (dbm) TOI (dbm) 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 8 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Linearity Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, f = 11 MHz, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes 4 TOI vs Pout 35 OTOI (dbm) 25 15 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz 1-12 -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 Pout (dbm) / tone IMD3 (dbc) -1 - -4-5 -6-7 -8 IMD3 vs Temperature Pout = dbm / tone - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C IMD3 (dbc) -1 - -4-5 -6-7 IMD3 vs Pout -8-9 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz -1-12 -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 Pout (dbm) / tone -1 IMD3 vs Voltage Pout = dbm / tone -1 IMD3 vs Current Pout = dbm / tone - - IMD3 (dbc) -4-5 IMD3 (dbc) -4-5 -6-6 -7-8 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V -7-8 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 9 of - www.qorvo.com
Performance Plots Linearity Test Conditions unless otherwise stated: VD = 3.5V, IDQ = 1mA, f = 11 MHz, 25 C. Data de-embedded to device reference planes -4 IMD5 vs Temperature Pout = dbm / tone -4 IMD5 vs Pout -5-5 IMD5 (dbc) -6-7 -8-9 IMD5 (dbc) -6-7 -8-9 -1-1 -11-1 - 4 C + 25 C + 85 C -11 7 GHz 8 GHz 1.5 GHz 13 GHz GHz -1-12 -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 Pout (dbm) / tone -4 IMD5 vs Voltage Pout = dbm / tone -4 IMD5 vs Current Pout = dbm / tone -5-5 IMD5 (dbc) -6-7 -8-9 IMD5 (dbc) -6-7 -8-9 -1-1 -11-1 1.5 V 3. V 3.5 V 4. V -11-1 9 ma 1 ma 15 ma Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 1 of - www.qorvo.com
Application Circuit Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure 1. Set ID limit to ma, IG limit to 1 ma 1. Turn off RF signal 2. Set VG to 1.5 V 2. Reduce VG to 1.5 V. Ensure IDQ ~ ma 3. Set VD +3.5 V 3. Set VD to V 4. Adjust VG more positive until IDQ = 1 ma (VG ~.46 V Typical) 5. Apply RF signal 4. Turn off VD supply 5. Turn off VG supply Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 11 of - www.qorvo.com
Evaluation Board and Assembly RF Layer is.8 thick Rogers Corp. RO43C (εr = 3.35). Metal layers are.5 oz. copper. The microstrip line at the connector interface is optimized for the Southwest Microwave end launch connector 192-1A-5. Bill of Materials Ref. Des. Component Value Manuf. Part Number C3, C12 Surface Mount Cap. CAP.1UF +/-1% 5V 42 X7R ROHS Various C6, C15 Surface Mount Cap. CAP 1.UF +/-1% V 63 X7R ROHS Various C9, C Surface Mount Cap. CAP CER 1UF 1V X7R 1% 85 TDK ROHS Various J1, J2 RF Connector 2.92 MM RF CONNECTOR Southwest Microwave 192-1A-5 Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 12 of - www.qorvo.com
Mechanical Drawing & Pad Description Dimensions in mm Part Marking: 9: Part Number, YY = Part Assembly Year, WW = Part Assembly Week, MXXX = Batch ID Pin Number Label Description 1, 3, 9, 11, 17 (slug) GND GROUND 2 RF Input Matched to 5 ohms, DC blocked 4 VG1 Gate Voltage; bias network is required (VG can be tied together at PCB) 6 VG2 Gate Voltage; bias network is required (VG can be tied together at PCB) 8 VG3 Gate Voltage; bias network is required (VG can be tied together at PCB) 1 RF Output Matched to 5 ohms, DC blocked 12 VD3 Drain Voltage; bias network is required (VD can be tied together at PCB) VD2 Drain Voltage; bias network is required (VD can be tied together at PCB) VD1 Drain Voltage; bias network is required (VD can be tied together at PCB) 5, 7, 13, 15 N/C No internal connection. Recommend to GND at the PCB level Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 13 of - www.qorvo.com
Thermal and Reliability Information Parameter Test Conditions Value Units Thermal Resistance (θjc) (1) Tbase = 85 C, VD = 3.5 V, IDQ = 1 ma 47.6 C/W Channel Temperature (TCH) Quiescent / Small Signal operation 15 C Median Lifetime (TM) PDISS =.42 W 4.E7 Hrs Notes: 1. Thermal resistance is measured to back of the package. Median Lifetime Test Conditions: VD = 4 V Failure Criteria = 1% reduction in ID_MAX 1E+13 Median Lifetime vs. Channel Temperature Median Lifetime, T M (Hours) 1E+12 1E+11 1E+1 1E+9 1E+8 1E+7 1E+6 1E+5 FET17 1E+4 25 5 75 1 125 15 175 Channel Temperature, T CH ( C) Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - of - www.qorvo.com
Solderability Compatible with the latest version of J-STD-, Lead-free solder, C Recommended Soldering Temperature Profile Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - 15 of - www.qorvo.com
Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard ESD Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1A ESDA / JEDEC JS-1-12 ESD Charged Device Model (CDM) TBD ESDA / JEDEC JS-2- MSL Convection Reflow C Level 3 JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD- Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device RoHS Compliance This product is compliant with the 11/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment), as amended by Directive 15/863/EU. This product also has the following attributes: Lead Free Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine) Antimony Free TBBP-A (C15H12Br42) Free PFOS Free SVHC Free Qorvo Green Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Tel: 1-844-89-83 Web: www.qorvo.com Email: customer.support@qorvo.com For technical questions and application information: Email: appsupport@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders for Qorvo products. The information contained herein or any use of such information does not grant, explicitly or implicitly, to any party any patent rights, licenses, or any other intellectual property rights, whether with regard to such information itself or anything described by such information. THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND QORVO HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PRODUCTS WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Qorvo products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life-saving, or life-sustaining applications, or other applications where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death. Copyright Qorvo, Inc. Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. Data Sheet Rev. A, Dec 12, 17 Subject to change without notice - of - www.qorvo.com