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ECG008
InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
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Product Features
• DC – 4 GHz
• +24 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
• +40 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
• 15 dB Gain at 1 GHz
• 4.6 dB Noise Fi gure
• Available in Lead-free / green
SOT-89 Package Style
• Internally matched to 50 Ω
Applications
• Mobile Infrastru cture
• CATV / FTTX
• W-LAN / ISM
• RFID
• WiMAX / WiBro
Product Description
The ECG008 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1000 MHz, the ECG008 typically provides 15
dB of gain, +40 dBm Output IP3, and +24 dBm P1dB.
The ECG008 consists of Darlington pair amplifiers using
the high reliability InGaP/GaAs HBT process technology
and only requires DC-blocking capacitors, a bias resistor,
and an inductive RF choke for operation. The device is
ideal for wireless applications and is available in a lead-
free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package. All devices
are 100% RF and DC tested.
The broadband MMIC amplifier can be directly applied to
various current and next generation wireless technologies
such as GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA. In addition,
the ECG008 will work for other various applications within
the DC to 4 GHz frequency range such as CATV and
mobile wireless.
Functional Diagram
RF IN GND RF OUT
GND
1 23
4
Function Pin No.
Input 1
Output/Bias 3
Ground 2, 4
Specifications (1)
Parameter Units Min Typ Max
Operational Bandwidth MHz DC 4000
Test Frequency MHz 1000
Gain dB 15
Output P1dB dBm +24
Output IP3 (3) dBm +40
Noise Figure dB 4.6
Test Frequency MHz 2000
Gain dB 13 14.3
Input Return Loss dB 25
Output Return Loss dB 14
Output P1dB dBm +23
Output IP3 (2) dBm +34 +37
Noise Figure dB 4.8
Device Voltage V 6.8 7.3 7.8
Device Current mA 120
Output mismatch w/o spurs VSWR 10:1
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 ºC, Supply voltage = +9 V, Rbias = 14 Ω, 50 Ω system.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +9 dBm/tone separated by 1 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter Rating
Operating Case Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
RF Input Power (continuous) +15 dBm
Device Current 160 mA
Junction Temperature +250 °C
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Typical Performance (1)
Parameter Units Typical
Frequency MHz 500 900 1900 2140
S21 dB 14.7 14.6 14.3 14.3
S11 dB -26 -28.5 -28 -19.5
S22 dB -19.4 -17.4 -13.4 -15
Output P1dB dBm +24.3 +24 +23.3 +19.0
Output IP3 dBm +41 +40 +37 +30.5
Noise Figure dB 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.8
Ordering Information
Part No. Description
ECG008B-G InGaP HBT Gain Block
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
ECG008B-PCB 700 –2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board