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LTCC Components

Content 1 The concept of LTCC About LTCC technology 2 Sunlord LTCC components Multilayer chip Antenna Multilayer chip Filter Multilayer chip Diplexer Multilayer chip Balun Multilayer chip Balance Filter Antenna Switch Module

What is LTCC? Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics <900 on fire ceramic base Miniature circuit package technology Ceramic substrate Silver/Palladium conductor Multilayer circuit structure L/C/TL Component embedding

The flow chart of LTCC

Bluetooth antenna types and characteristics Bluetooth antenna PCB antenna Features Printing directly on the PCB; no requirements on the height. Disadvantage Need some PCB space PIFA antenna Low profile, light weight, low back radiation. Narrow bandwidth, low gain, monotonous structure, not fit to mobile phones with flexible structure. Ceramic antenna Low profile, high-quality dielectric material, stable temperature coefficient Demand a certain clearance areas; need to tune matching circuit

Multilayer Chip Bluetooth antenna structure Outer electrode Coil pattern Ceramic

Antenna position in the circuit Antenna Filter Matching Circuit IC

Ordering Information SLDA 31-2R800G -S1 T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1Type SLDA Multilayer Chip Antenna 2 External Dimensions (LxW) (mm) 31 3.2x1.6 3Center Frequency Example Nominal Value 2R800G 2800.0MHz 2R470G 2470.0MHz 52 62 72 81 92 5.0x2.0 6.0x2.0 7.0x2.0 8.0x1.0 9.0x2.0 4Series Code S1,01,etc. 5Packing 6Hazardous Substance Free Products F T Tape & Reel

Electrical Parameters Center frequency Bandwidth VSWR Return Loss Gain Efficiency

Terms and Descriptions Directivity We have seen that standard antennas emit more radiation in some directions than in others. Indeed, it is topologically impossible for an antenna to emit waves uniformly in all directions. We use directional pattern to identify the directivity. Center frequency There are many values of center frequency for Sunlord s chip Bluetooth antenna, such as 2.54GHz, 2.64GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.71GHz, etc. Range is ± 30MHz frequency. Greater frequency diversity will better meet customer needs.

Terms and Descriptions Bandwidth It is the frequency range to ensure electrical characteristic within the SPEC. VSWR VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio or, occasionally, Vertical Standing Wave Ratio), is a measure of how efficiently radio-frequency power is transmitted from a power source, through a transmission line, into a load (for example, from a power amplifier through a transmission line, to an antenna). It is calculated by the following formula. VSWR = (1+Γ)/(1-Γ) Γ (gamma) is the voltage reflection coefficient near the load. The value of VSWR is between 1 and infinity. If the load and transmission line are matched, Γ= 0, and VSWR = 1; If completely mismatched, VSWR is infinity.

Terms and Descriptions Return loss The Return Loss of a line is the ratio of the power reflected back from the line to the power transmitted to the line and measurement of return loss can reveal line faults due to mismatching. It is calculated by the following formula. Return Loss=20log( Γ ) Γ (gamma) is the voltage reflection coefficient near the load. For maximum power transfer the return power should be as small as possible. This means that when expressed in db, the return loss should be as large a negative number as possible. For example a return loss of -40dB is better than one of -20dB. Gain It stands for the ability of antenna to emit/receive signals to/from a particular direction. It can be measured by antenna s input and output power amplification. The higher the gain is, the further distance radio wave radiates. Efficiency Antenna efficiency is defined as the ratio of the total power radiated into space to the total power at the input port.

Typical antenna characteristic curve SLDA31-2R800G-S1TF

Property Range of Antennas Part No. Size (mm) Center Frequency (GHz) Bandwidth (MHz) Gain (dbi) SLDA21 2.0 1.2 0.8 2.45 100-3.0 SLDA31 3.2 1.6 1.0 2.8 100 0.5 SLDA52 5.0 2.0 1.0 2.51 200 2.5 SLDA62 6.0 2.0 1.0 2.64 200 2.6 SLDA72 7.2 2.0 1.0 2.47 150 2.7 SLDA72 7.2 2.0 1.0 2.86 150 2.7 SLDA81 8.0 1.0 1.0 3.01 300 2 SLDA92 9.2 2.0 1.0 2.66 300 3 SLDA16030 16.0 3.0 2.0 0.43 20 3 SLDA35050 35.0 5.0 1.0 0.65 50-2.0 SLDA50040 50.0 4.0 1.0 0.65 50~800-2.0

Application Chip antennas are mainly used for the 2.408GHz-2.480GHz frequency range of short-range wireless communication and other frequency range, such as RFID, CMMD, etc. For example - Cordless Phone - Wireless LAN Wireless Bluetooth Mouse Wireless Speaker - Bluetooth Headset Bluetooth phone - Wireless Bluetooth Car System - RFID - Mobile TV

Chip Antenna Selection - Based on the size of the antenna pad - Notice the physical environment of PCB - Larger size antenna will make better performance if the space is enough. - Choosing suitable frequency for antenna

The classification of LC filter

Electrical Parameters Center frequency Insertion Loss Bandwidth Attenuation VSWR

Characteristic impedance : 50ohm Center frequency Bandwidth db S[i,j] -15-30 -45 Main Parameters of BPF Filter 0 p S21: Insertion Loss S21: Attenuation Return loss Ripple -60-75 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 freq.(ghz) S11 S12 limit line

Terms and Descriptions Center Frequency(Fo) Usually defined as the midpoint frequency between 3dB frequency range of a band pass filter or stop filter. Insertion Loss (IL) Insertion loss is the loss of signal power resulting from the insertion of a device in a transmission line and is usually expressed in db. If the power transmitted to the load before insertion is PT and the power received by the load after insertion is PR, then the insertion loss in db is given by Attenuation It shows the signal loss of stop band.

Comparison of Filters Type Frequency Selective Insertion Loss Attenuation Volume Species Technology Temp. stability Cost SAW filter <2400 big better medium BP complex poor high LTCC filter >800 small good small BP, LP, HP, SP simple good low Dielectric Filter >800 medium good big BP medium good high

Sunlord s LC Filters 3.2*2.5 3.2*1.6 2.5*2.0 2.0*1.2 1.6*0.8 1.0*0.5 bandpass bandpass lowpass bandpass bandpass highpass lowpass bandpass lowpass bandpass lowpass

Ordering Information SLF* 31-2R450G -E1 T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Type SLFL lowpass 2 External Dimensions (LxW)(mm) SLFB bandpass 31(1206) 3.2x1.6 SLFH highpass 21(0805) 2.0x1.2 18(1608) 1.6x0.8 3 Center Frequency 15(1005) 1.0x0.5 Example 0R847G 2R470G Nominal Value 847.5MHz 2450.0MHz 5 Packing B T Bulk Package Tape & Reel 4 Series Code E1,G1,T1,etc. 6 Hazardous Substance Free Products F

Low-pass Filter Example Part Number Center Frequency Band width IL in BW max. (@25 ) IL in BW max. (@-40 ~85 ) Attenuation Ripple in BW VSWR in BW Characteristic Impedance (Nom.) SLFL21-2R450G-G9TF 2450.0MHz fo±50.0mhz 0.5 db 0.5 db 27.0dB min. at 2xF0 MHz 25.0dB min. at 3xF0 MHz 25.0dB min. at 4xF0 MHz 0.25 db max 1.80 max. 50 ohm db(s(1,1)) db(s(2,1)) 0-10 -20-30 -40-50 -60 0.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 Frequency(GHz)

Band-pass Filter Example Part Number SLFB18-2R450G-02TF Center Frequency 2450.0MHz Band width fo±50.0mhz IL in BW max. (@25 ) 2.2 db IL in BW max. (@-40 ~85 ) 2.5 db Attenuation Ripple in BW VSWR in BW 24dB min. at 880~960MHz 20dB min. at 1710~1990MHz 15.5dB min. at 4800~5000MHz 19.5dB min. at 7200~7500MHz 1.5 db max 2.1 max. db(s(1,1)) db(s(2,1)) 0-10 -20-30 -40 Characteristic Impedance (Nom.) 50 ohm -50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Frequency(GHz)

High-pass Filter Example Part Number Center Frequency Band width IL in BW max. (@25 ) IL in BW max. (@-40 ~85 ) Attenuation Ripple in BW VSWR in BW Characteristic Impedance (Nom.) SLFH21-1R925G-01TF 1925.0MHz fo±275.0mhz 2.2 db 2.2 db 25.0dB Min. at 900~1450 MHz 1.6dB max. at 1650~2200MHz 0.39dB max. at 1650~1675MHz 1.0dB max. at 1625~1650MHz 2.1 max. 50 ohm db(s(1,1)) db(s(2,1)) 10 0-10 -20-30 -40-50 -60 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Frequency(GHz)

About Diplexer In modern communication systems, multi transmission system share a single antenna. The diplexer is used as to isolate two frequency ranges, such as transmitting and receiving signals, or two different bands. It is a key component in RF front-end and its performance will directly affect the quality of the whole system of communication.

Electrical Parameters Center Frequency Bandwidth Insertion Loss Isolation VSWR

Terms and Descriptions Center Frequency and Bandwidth Diplexer has two separate working frequency range and at each working frequency range, the insertion loss should be low enough and the attenuation at the other frequency range should be high. Isolation The attenuation at another frequency range when one frequency range working normally.

Ordering Information SLFD 21-2R450G -01 T 1 2 3 4 5 1Type SLFD Diplexer 2External Dimensions (LxW)(mm) 32(1210) 3.2x2.5 21(0805) 2.0x1.2 3Center Frequency Example Nominal Value 4Series Code 01,02 2R200G 2R450G 2200.0MHz 2450.0MHz 5Packing Tape & Reel

Diplexer characteristic curve SLFD32-2R200G-01T 0 0-10 -10 db(s(1,1)) db(s(3,1)) db(s(2,1)) -20-30 -40 db(s(2,3)) db(s(3,3)) db(s(2,2)) -20-30 -40-50 -50-60 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0-60 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 freq, GHz freq, GHz

About Balun Function: Impedance matching Signal balance Single-End Circuit Antenna LNA Balun Unbalanced To balanced Differential Circuit IC Push-Pull Pull Amp

Impedance matching By adding a component or circuit to balance input impedance and output impedance to achieve the maximum output. 50Ω R ± jx Single-ended ended differential transfer Non-balanced signal is converted to balanced signals. The input signal is converted into two signals with the same amplitude and the opposite phase close to 180 degrees. T T/2 T/2

Ordering Information SLBL 18-0R960G -05-01 T 1 2 3 4 5 6 1Type SLBL Balun 3Center Frequency 2External Dimensions (LxW)(mm) 18(0603) 1.6x0.8 21(0805) 2.0x1.2 Example 0R960G Nominal Value 960.0MHz 5Packing 4Balance impedance 05 50Ω 10 100Ω Tape & Reel

Balun characteristic curve SLBL21-2R400G-10-01T 0-10 Sss11 Sdd22-20 -30-40 -50 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 freq, GHz

About Balance Filter RF front-end module Single-End Circuit LNA Balance-Filter Differential Circuit Matchin g circuit RX Diplexer TX BP F Balun I C Coupler PA LPF BALUN

Balun + Application BPF = Balance Filter Between the antenna and the IC for balanced and unbalanced conversion, the function of the filtering. Antenna LNA Balun-Filter IC MTK:6612\6616 6616 CSR:BC4\BC5 BC5\BC6\B C7

Ordering Information SLFBF 21 2R450G A02 T F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 SLFBF Type Balanced Filter 2 External Dimensions (L W) (mm) 21 2.0 1.2 3 Center Frequency 4 Series Code 2R450G 2450.0MHz A02 5 Packing 6 Packing T Tape Carrier Package F

Product Example Part Number Unbalance Port Impedance Balance Port Impedance Frequency Range (BW) Insertion Loss in BW Attenuation (Absolute value) Phase Difference Amplitude difference Unbalance Port V.S.W.R in BW Balance Port V.S.W.R in BW Power Capacity SLFBF-212R450G 212R450G-A02TF 50 ohm Conjugate match to MTK MT6612/6616 2450.0±50.0 MHz 2.8dB max. at 25 3.1 db max. at -40 to +85 40.0 db min at 880.00~960.00MHz 30.0 db min at 1710.00~1880.00MHz 16.0 db min at 1880.00~1990.00MHz 17.0 db min at 4800.00~5000.00MHz 180 ± ±10 1.5dB max 2.10 max 2.10 max 500 mw max.

Electrical Characteristics Frequency 0-10 -20 Sss11 Sdd22 Sds21-30 -40-50 -60 0.8 1.8 2.8 3.8 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.5 freq, GHz

Electrical Characteristics Phase Difference and Amplitude difference 2-170 1-175 Amp_Diff 0-180 Pha_Diff -1-185 -2-190 2.4 2.5 freq, GHz

About ASM Antenna Switch Module for RF front end can switch different frequency bands and different modes by frequency and time division. There are several types technology to achieve this function, such as PIN diode GaAs phemt and Ultra CMOS.

Comparison of Different ASMs Types IL Harmonics ESD Cost Size PIN Diode GaAs CMOS bad medium good

Sunlord s LTCC ASM Sunlord applies LTCC technology to embed main circuit function and surface mount discrete components which can not be embedded, such as pin diode, chip resistor and chip inductor. LTCC ASM has good performance in harmonics, ESD protection and cost. Dual band Triple band

Ordering Information SLASM 33 T1 CL1 T 1 2 3 4 5 1 SLASM Type Antenna Switch Module 2 External Dimensions (L W) (mm) 33 [1212] 3.2 3.2 3 Internal Code 4 Material Code V4 Dual band CL1 T1 Triple band 5 T Packing Tape Carrier Package

Electrical Characteristics GSM850/900 Band and GSM1800/1900 Band RX_Mode SLASM33V4CL1T

Electrical Characteristics GSM850/900-Tx_Mode SLASM33V4CL1T

Electrical Characteristics GSM1800/1900-Tx_Mode SLASM33V4CL1T

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