AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Description Functional Diagram The AH102A is a medium power gain block that offers excellent dynamic range in a low-cost surface mount package. The combination of a single supply voltage and an internally matched device makes it ideal for both narrow and broadband applications. GND Product Features * * * * * * 350 - 3000 MHz +46 dBm Output IP3 14 dB Gain +27 dBm P1dB MTTF > 1000 Years Internally Matched * Single +9 V Supply * Lead-free/Green/RoHScompliant SOT-89 Package Mobile Infrastructure W-LAN / ISM / WLL / RFID Defense / Homeland Security Fixed Wireless Operational Bandwidth Test Frequency Gain Output IP3 (2) Output P1dB Noise Figure Test Frequency Gain (3) Output IP3 (2) Output P1dB Operating Current Range Supply Voltage 1 2 3 RF IN GND RF OUT Function Input Ground Output / Bias Ground The broadband amplifier uses a high reliability GaAs MMIC technology and is targeted for applications where high linearity is required. It is well suited for various current and next generation wireless technologies such as GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA. In addition, the AH102A will work for other applications within the 250 to 3000 MHz frequency range such as fixed wireless. Specifications (1) Parameter 4 Superior thermal design allows the product to achieve +46 dBm IP3 performance at a mounting temperature of +85C with an associated MTTF of greater than 1000 years. The AH102A is available in both the standard SOT-89 package and the environmentally-friendly lead-free/green/RoHScompliant and green SOT-89 package. Applications * * * * Product Information Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Typical Performance (3) Units Min MHz MHz dB dBm dBm dB dB dBm dBm mA V Typ 350 12.5 +43 +42 170 800 13.9 +46 +27 3.1 1900 13.6 +44.5 +27 200 +9 Max Parameter 3000 Frequency S21 S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 (2) IS-95A Ch. Power Units @ -45 dBc ACPR W-CDMA Ch. Power @ -45 dBc ACLR 230 Noise Figure Supply Current Supply Voltage Typical MHz dB dB dB dBm dBm 900 13.9 -25 -24 +27 +46 1900 13.6 -16 -18 +27 +45 dBm +21 +20 2140 13.5 -18 -16 +27 +44 dBm dB mA V +17.5 3.1 3.6 200 +9 3.6 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: T = 25C, Vdd = +9 V in a 50 ohm test fixture. 2. OIP3 is measured with two tones at an output power of +8 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the OIP3 using a 2:1 rule. 3. Parameters reflect performance in an AH102A application circuit, as shown on page 3 and 4. Absolute Maximum Rating Ordering Information Parameter Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature DC Voltage RF Input Power (continuous) Junction Temperature Rating -40 to +85 C -55 to +150 C +11 V +17 dBm 220 C Part No. Description Med. Power High Linearity Amplifier AH102A (leaded SOT-89 Pkg) Med. Power High Linearity Amplifier AH102A-G (lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 Pkg) AH102A-PCB900 900 MHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board AH102A-PCB2000 1.7-2.2 GHz Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Information Typical Device Data VDS = +9 V, IDS = 200 mA, T = 25C, unmatched 50 ohm system S-Parameters Output IP3 vs. Frequency Vd = +9V, Temp = 25C 8 dBm / tone, 10 MHz spacing, Temp = 25 C P1dB vs. Frequency 20 50 28 10 46 26 0 42 24 -10 38 22 -20 34 S11 -30 0 500 S22 S21 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 20 +7 V +8 V +9 V +7 V 30 +8 V +9 V 18 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 500 Frequency (MHz) 1000 1500 2000 Frequency (MHz) 2500 3000 S-Parameters (VDS = +9 V, IDS = 200 mA, T = 25C, unmatched 50 ohm system, calibrated to device leads) Freq (MHz) 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang) -10.19 -14.04 -15.67 -14.07 -12.12 -10.61 -9.47 -8.58 -7.89 -7.14 -6.64 -6.13 -5.70 -5.41 -4.94 -4.43 -4.00 -66.48 -71.41 -79.10 -97.48 -113.94 -127.09 -138.73 -149.08 -158.25 -166.18 -172.45 -179.39 173.53 167.42 160.55 154.64 148.29 16.46 15.68 15.34 15.02 14.70 14.27 13.96 13.61 13.26 13.03 12.77 12.54 12.32 12.05 11.81 11.52 11.17 160.67 163.59 160.66 148.77 135.85 123.45 111.72 100.37 88.70 77.43 66.67 55.51 43.95 32.42 19.98 7.65 -4.87 -19.41 -19.07 -19.08 -19.27 -19.48 -19.78 -20.13 -20.55 -21.08 -21.52 -22.13 -22.80 -23.48 -24.28 -25.56 -26.67 -28.01 15.79 5.08 -3.61 -14.37 -22.56 -30.44 -38.62 -44.96 -51.77 -58.63 -65.69 -71.76 -78.11 -84.66 -91.79 -97.19 -102.70 -13.28 -19.88 -29.80 -23.70 -19.10 -16.36 -14.69 -13.56 -12.63 -11.72 -11.06 -10.54 -10.14 -9.81 -9.39 -9.15 -8.85 -69.56 -71.25 -38.04 34.75 29.71 19.97 8.48 -3.22 -14.58 -27.27 -40.07 -53.12 -66.67 -80.60 -94.18 -108.42 -121.96 Application Circuit PC Board Layout Circuit Board Material: .014" Getek (r=4.2), four layer, 1 oz copper Microstrip line details: width = .026", spacing = .026" Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 900 MHz (AH102A-PCB900) ID=R1 R=0 Ohm Typical RF Performance at 25C Frequency S21 - Gain S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 IS-95A Ch. Power 900 MHz 13.9 dBm -25 dB -24 dB +27 dBm +46 dBm ID=C4 C=1e4 pF 0805 +9 V ID=C3 C=100 pF ID=L2 L=22 nH ID=C6 C=100 pF ID=C1 C=100 pF +21 dBm @ -45 dBc ACPR Noise Figure Supply Voltage Supply Current ID=L1 L=6.8 nH 3.1 dB +9 V 200 mA NET="AH102A" ID=C2 C=3.3 pF Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +9 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate (input pin) is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R1 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 3. Component sizes are 0603 unless otherwise noted. S-Parameters Noise Figure vs. Frequency Vd = +9V, Temp = 25C Temp = 25C 20 6 10 5 4 0 S11 S22 S21 3 -10 2 -20 1 0 -30 700 800 900 1000 700 1100 800 900 OIP3 vs. Output Power ACPR vs. Channel Power 900 MHz, 8 dBm / tone frequency = 900 MHz, Temp = 25C 900 MHz, IS-95, 9 Ch. Fwd, 885 kHz offset, 30 kHz Meas BW 50 -40 45 -50 40 -60 45 40 35 30 -70 35 25 +8 V +7 V +9 V 20 -40 +8 V +9 V -80 30 -20 1100 OIP3 vs. Temperature 50 +7 V 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) 0 20 40 Temperature (C) 60 80 0 4 8 12 16 14 16 18 20 22 Output Channel Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Information Application Circuit: 1900 / 2140 MHz (AH102A-PCB2000) Typical RF Performance at 25C Frequency S21 - Gain S11 S22 Output P1dB Output IP3 IS-95A Ch. Power @ -45 dBc ACPR 1900 13.6 -16 -18 +27 +45 2140 13.5 -18 -16 +27 +44 Units dB dB dB dBm dBm +20 ID=C4 C=1e4 pF 0805 @ -45 dBc ACLR +17.5 dBm 3.6 dB V mA 3.6 +9 200 +9 V ID=C3 C=56 pF ID=L2 L=15 nH ID=C6 C=56 pF ID=C1 C=56 pF dBm W-CDMA Ch. Power Noise Figure Supply Voltage Supply Current ID=R1 R=0 Ohm ID=L1 L=1.8 nH NET="AH102A" ID=C2 C=1.5 pF Notes: 1. The amplifier should be connected directly to a +9 V regulator; no dropping resistor is required. 2. If no DC signal is present at the input (pin 1), C1 can be removed. The gate (input pin) is internally grounded in the amplifier. 3. R1 is used as a placeholder for a different application circuit. It can be removed from the circuit. 4. Component sizes are 0603 unless otherwise noted. S-Parameters OIP3 vs. Output Power Temp = 25C frequency = 1900 MHz 20 OIP3 vs. Output Power frequency = 2140 MHz 50 50 45 45 0 40 40 -10 35 10 S11 S22 S21 35 -40C -20 +25C +85C -40C 30 1600 1800 2000 2200 +25C +85C 30 6 7 Frequency (MHz) 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 Output Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) ACPR vs. Channel Power ACLR vs. Channel Power Noise Figure vs. Frequency 1900 MHz, IS-95, 9 Ch. Fwd, 885 kHz offset, 30 kHz Meas BW 2140 MHz, 3GPP W-CDMA, Test Model 1 +64 DPCH, 5 MHz offset -40 11 Temp = 25C -40 6 5 -45 -50 10 4 -50 3 -60 2 -55 1 -70 -60 14 16 18 20 Output Channel Power (dBm) 22 0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1600 1800 2000 2200 Frequency (MHz) Output Channel Power (dBm) Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Information AH102A (SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information This package may contain lead-bearing materials. The plating material on the leads is SnPb. Outline Drawing Product Marking The AH102A will be marked with an "AH102A" designator. An alphanumeric lot code ("XXXX-X") is also marked below the part designator on the top surface of the package. A "0" will be lasermarked in the upper right-hand corner. Tape and reel specifications for this part are located on the website in the "Application Notes" section. MSL / ESD Rating Land Pattern ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 1C Passes 1000V min. Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class IV Passes 1000V min. Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 MSL Rating: Level 3 at +235 C convection reflow Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020 Mounting Config. Notes Thermal Specifications Parameter Rating Operating Case Temperature Thermal Resistance, Rth (1) Junction Temperature, Tjc (2) -40 to +85 C 25 C / W 130 C 1. The thermal resistance is referenced from the hottest part of the junction to the ground tab (pin 4). 2. This corresponds to the typical biasing condition of +9V, 200 mA at an 85 C case temperature. A minimum MTTF of 1 million hours is achieved for junction temperatures below 160 C. 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. MTTF vs. GND Tab Temperature 1000 100 10 1 60 70 80 90 100 110 Tab Temperature (C) 120 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004 AH102A The Communications Edge TM Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier Product Information AH102A-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 260C reflow temperature) and leaded (maximum 245C reflow temperature) soldering processes. The plating material on the leads is NiPdAu. Outline Drawing Product Marking The AH102A-G will be marked with "102AG" designator. An alphanumeric code ("XXXX-X") is also marked below part designator on the top surface of package. A "0" will be lasermarked in upper right-hand corner. an lot the the the Tape and reel specifications for this part are located on the website in the "Application Notes" section. MSL / ESD Rating Land Pattern ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 1C Passes 1000V min. Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class IV Passes 1000V min. Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 MSL Rating: Level 3 at +260 C convection reflow Standard: JEDEC Standard J-STD-020 Mounting Config. Notes Thermal Specifications Parameter Rating Operating Case Temperature Thermal Resistance, Rth (1) Junction Temperature, Tjc (2) -40 to +85 C 25 C / W 130 C 1. The thermal resistance is referenced from the hottest part of the junction to the ground tab (pin 4). 2. This corresponds to the typical biasing condition of +9V, 200 mA at an 85 C case temperature. A minimum MTTF of 1 million hours is achieved for junction temperatures below 160 C. 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. MTTF vs. GND Tab Temperature 1000 100 10 1 60 70 80 90 100 110 Tab Temperature (C) 120 Specifications and information are subject to change without notice WJ Communications, Inc * Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 * FAX: 408-577-6621 * e-mail: sales@wj.com * Web site: www.wj.com September 2004