Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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ECG008
InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
x DC – 4 GHz
x +24 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
x +40 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
x 15 dB Gain at 1 GHz
x 4.6 dB Noise Figure at 2 GHz
x Available in Lead-free / green
SOT-89 Package Style
x Internally matched to 50 :
Applications
x Mobile Infrastructure
x CATV / DBS
x W-LAN / ISM
x RFID
x Defense / Homeland Security
x Fixed Wireless
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 fixed
wireless.
Functional Diagram
RF IN GND
RF OUT
GND
1
2
3
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: 25º C, Supply Voltage = +9 V, Rbias = 14
, 50
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 qC
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 qC
RF Input Power (continuous) +15 dBm
Device Current 160 mA
Junction Temperature +250 qC
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Typical Performance (3)
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
3. Test conditions: T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +9 V, Device Voltage = +7.3V, Rbias = 14
, 50
System.
Ordering Information
Part No. Description
ECG008B* InGaP HBT Gain Block
(lead-tin SOT-89 Pkg)
ECG008B-G InGaP HBT Gain Block
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 Pkg)
ECG008B-PCB 700 –2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
* This package is being phased out in favor of the green package type which is backwards compatible for
existing designs. Refer to Product Change Notification WJPCN06MAY05TC1 on the WJ website.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
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ECG008
InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Typical Device RF Performance
Supply Bias = +9 V, Rbias = 14 :, Icc = 120 mA
Frequency MHz 100 500 900 1900 2140 2400 3500 5800
S21 dB 14.8 14.7 14.6 14.3 14.3 14.2 14.5 12.4
S11 dB -25 -26 -28.5 -28 -25 -23.2 -15.4 -6
S22 dB -20 -19 -17 -13 -13 -12 -7.9 -2.7
Output P1dB dBm +24.5 +24.3 +24 +23.2 +22.8 +21.8 +17.3
Output IP3 dBm +41.6 +41 +40 +37 +36 +34
Noise Figure dB 4.9 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.9 5.2
1. Test conditions: T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +9 V, Device Voltage = 7.3 V, Rbias = 14
, Icc = 120 mA typical, 50
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.
3. Data is shown as device performance only. Actual implementation for the desired frequency band will be determined by external components shown in the application circuit. The performance data does not
account for losses attributed to recommended input and output series resistances shown in the application circuit on page 3.
Gain vs. Frequency
10
12
14
16
18
20
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
+25°C -40°C
+85°C
S11, S22 vs. Frequency
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency (GHz)
S11, S22 (dB)
S11
S22
Vde vs. Icc
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0
Vde (V)
Icc (mA)
+25°C
OIP3 vs. Frequency
25
30
35
40
45
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
Ouput IP3 (dBm)
+25°C -40°C +85°C
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
500 1000 1500 2000
Frequency (MHz)
NF (dB)
P1dB vs. Frequency
10
15
20
25
30
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Frequency (MHz)
P1dB (dBm)
+25°C -40°C
+85°C
S-Parameters (Vdevice = +7.3 V, ICC = 120 mA, T = 25
C, calibrated to device leads)
Freq (MHz) S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang)
50 -24.87 176.05 14.88 177.77 -18.94 -1.51 -20.41 -4.20
500 -26.14 167.68 14.71 161.26 -18.94 -5.99 -19.43 -39.76
1000 -28.46 166.94 14.60 142.99 -19.02 -11.44 -17.47 -72.27
1500 -30.86 -178.22 14.39 125.46 -18.94 -16.56 -15.40 -95.62
2000 -28.14 -144.76 14.30 108.38 -18.86 -21.00 -13.40 -116.18
2500 -23.15 -137.68 14.20 91.08 -18.64 -25.54 -11.63 -133.34
3000 -18.78 -150.37 14.30 74.41 -18.20 -29.98 -9.65 -151.20
3500 -15.39 -171.26 14.48 56.29 -17.52 -36.74 -7.83 -171.17
4000 -12.91 161.38 14.65 35.57 -16.85 -45.50 -6.06 165.56
4500 -10.59 132.87 14.51 13.60 -16.36 -56.53 -4.68 141.33
5000 -8.44 105.27 14.04 -8.75 -16.20 -68.74 -3.62 117.07
5500 -6.76 80.71 13.17 -31.25 -16.26 -81.52 -2.87 94.30
6000 -5.43 61.63 12.10 -50.89 -16.59 -93.75 -2.41 73.89
Device S-parameters are available for download off of the website at: http://www.wj.com
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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ECG008
InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Recommended Application Circuit
Recommended Component Values
Reference Frequency (MHz)
Designator 50 500 900 1900 2200 2500 3500
L1 820 nH 220 nH 68 nH 27 nH 22 nH 18 nH 15 nH
C1, C2, C3 .018 µF 1000 pF 100 pF 68 pF 68 pF 56 pF 39 pF
1. The proper values for the components are dependent upon the intended frequency of operation.
2. The component values in the table below are contained on the evaluation board to achieve optimal broadband
performance.
3. R1 and R2 are shown in the circuit diagram to avoid potential instabilities. The configuration shown above assures
of unconditional stability with the use of the device. It is expected that linearity parameters (OIP3 and P1dB) to
degrade about only 0.5 dB, while overall gain will be about 2 dB less than the performance shown in page 1 and 2 of
this datasheet. Input and output return loss is expected to improve with the use of the I/O series resistances at 2 GHz.
Ref. Desig. Value / Type Size
L1 39 nH wirewound inductor 0603
C1, C2 56 pF chip capacitor 0603
C3 0.018 PF chip capacitor 0603
C4 Do Not Place
R1 18 : chip resistor 0603
R2 4.7 : chip resistor 0603
R3 14 : 1% tolerance 2010
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
Supply
Voltage R3 value Size
9 V 14 ohms 2010
10 V 23 ohms 2512
12 V 39 ohms 2512
The proper value for R3 is dependent upon the supply
voltage and allows for bias stability over temperature.
WJ recommends a minimum supply bias of +9 V. A
1% tolerance resistor is recommended.
ECG008B-PCB Performance Data
(WJ’s evaluation board uses the circuit shown above.)
Gain
4
6
8
10
12
14
01234
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss
-30
-20
-10
0
01234
Frequency (GHz)
S11 S22
C1
Blocking
Capacitor
RF OUT
L1
RF Choke
C3
0.018 µF
R3
Bias
Resistor
RF IN
C4
Bypass
Capacitor
C2
Blocking
Capacitor
Vcc
Icc = 120 mA
ECG008B
R1
18
R2
4.7
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
ECG008B (SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information
This package may contain lead-bearing materials. The plating material on the leads is SnPb.
Outline Drawing
Land Pattern
Product Marking
The component will be marked with an
“E008” designator with an alphanumeric lot
code on the top surface of the package.
Tape and reel specifications for this part are
located on the website in the “Application
Notes” section.
MSL / ESD Rating
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value: Passes between 250 and 500V
Test: Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114
MSL Rating: Level 3 at +235
C convection reflow
Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020
Mounting Config. Notes
1. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper
performance of this device. Vias should use a .35mm
(#80 / .0135”) diameter drill and have a final plated
thru diameter of .25 mm (.010” ).
2. Add as much copper as possible to inner and outer
layers near the part to ensure optimal thermal
performance.
3. Mounting screws can be added near the part to fasten
the board to a heatsink. Ensure that the ground /
thermal via region contacts the heatsink.
4. Do not put solder mask on the backside of the PC board
in the region where the board contacts the heatsink.
5. RF trace width depends upon the PC board material
and construction.
6. Use 1 oz. Copper minimum.
7. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are
in degrees.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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ECG008
InGaP HBT Gain Block Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
ECG008B-G (Green / Lead-free SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information
This package is lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant. It is compatible with both lead-free (maximum 260qC reflow temperature) and leaded
(maximum 245qC reflow temperature) soldering processes. The plating material on the leads is NiPdAu.
Outline Drawing
Land Pattern
Product Marking
The component will be marked with an
“ E008G” designator with an alphanumeric lot
code on the top surface of the package.
Tape and reel specifications for this part are
located on the website in the “ Application
Notes” section.
MSL / ESD Rating
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value: Passes between 250 and 500V
Test: Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114
MSL Rating: Level 3 at +260
C convection reflow
Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020
Mounting Config. Notes
1. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper
performance of this device. Vias should use a .35mm
(#80 / .0135”) diameter drill and have a final plated
thru diameter of .25 mm (.010” ).
2. Add as much copper as possible to inner and outer
layers near the part to ensure optimal thermal
performance.
3. Mounting screws can be added near the part to fasten
the board to a heatsink. Ensure that the ground /
thermal via region contacts the heatsink.
4. Do not put solder mask on the backside of the PC board
in the region where the board contacts the heatsink.
5. RF trace width depends upon the PC board material
and construction.
6. Use 1 oz. Copper minimum.
7. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are
in degrees.
