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Functional Block Diagram
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Product Description
7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 · For sales or technical
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Ordering Information
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NC
GND
GND
GND
RF IN
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RF OU
T
GND
GND
NC
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NC
RF2360
LINEAR GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIER
The RF2360 is a general purpose, low-cost, high-linearity RF amplifier IC.
The device is manufactured on a Gallium Arsenide process and is featured
in an SOP-16 batwing package. It has been designed for use as an easily
cascadable 75Ω gain block with a Noise Figure of less than 2dB. Gain
flatness better than 0.5dB from 5MHz to 1000MHz, and high linearity
make this part ideal for cable TV applications. Other applications include
IF and RF amplification in wireless voice and data communication prod-
ucts operating in frequency bands up to 1000MHz. The device is self-con-
tained with 75Ω input and output impedances providing less than 2:1
VSWR matching. For higher input and output return losses, see the evalu-
ation schematic.
Features
5MHz to 1500MHz Operation
Internally Matched Input and
Output
20dB Small Signal Gain
1.2dB Noise Figure
+24dBm Output Power
Single 6V to 9V Positive
Power Supply
Applications
CATV Distribution Amplifiers
Cable Modems
Broadband Gain Blocks
Laser Diode Driver
Return Channel Amplifier
Base Stations
RF2360 Linear General Purpose Amplifier
RF2360 PCBA Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 50Ω
RF2360 411 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 75H
RF2360 412 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 75L
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RF2360Lin-
ear General
Purpose Ampli-
fier
RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product
Package Style: Standard Batwing
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating Unit
Device Current 175 mA
Device Voltage 9 V
Input RF Power +13 dBm
Output Load VSWR 20:1
Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Overall (50Ω)T=25 °C, VDD=7V, 50Ω System, PIN =-8dBm
Frequency Range 5 1500 MHz 3dB Bandwidth
Input VSWR 1.6:1 Appropriate values for the output DC blocking
capacitor and bias inductor are required to
maintain this VSWR over the intended operat-
ing frequency range.
Output VSWR 1.2:1 See note for Input VSWR.
Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Flatness +/-0.9 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz
Noise Figure 1.2 dB At 500MHz
Noise Figure 1.5 dB From 5MHz to 1000MHz
Output IP333.7 dBm At 10MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz
Output IP337.2 dBm At 500 MHz
Output IP336.4 dBm At 1000MHz
Output IP246.3 dBm At 100MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 156MHz
Output IP244.4 dBm At 1000MHz
Output P1dB 21 dBm At 10 MHz
Output P1dB 24 dBm At 500 MHz
Output P1dB 23.7 dBm At 1000MHz
Reverse Isolation 24 dB At 500MHz
T=25°C, VDD =9V, PIN =-8dBm
Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Flatness +/-0.9 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz
Noise Figure 1.1 dB At 500MHz
Noise Figure 1.5 dB From 5MHz to 1000MHz,
Output IP334.8 dBm At 10MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz
Output IP338.1 dBm At 500MHz
Output IP338.7 dBm At 1000MHz
Output IP244.1 dBm At 100MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 156MHz
Output IP248.6 dBm At 1000MHz
Output P1dB 22.5 dBm At 10MHz
Output P1dB 25.1 dBm At 500MHz
Output P1dB 25.3 dBm At 1000MHz
Power Supply
Supply Voltage (VDD) 679V
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may
cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum
Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Overall (75Ω)T=25oC, VDD =7V, 75Ω System, PIN=-8dBm
Frequency Range 5 1500 MHz 3dB Bandwidth
Input VSWR 1.6:1 Appropriate values for the output DC blocking
capacitor and bias inductor are required to
maintain this VSWR over the intended operat-
ing frequency range.
Output VSWR 1.3:1 See note for input VSWR.
Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Flatness +0.5 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz
Output IP336.8 dBm At 50MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz
36.0 dBm At 500MHz
Output IP250.1 dBm At 500MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 55.25MHz
Output IP1dB 21 dBm At 10 MHz
23 dBm At 500MHz
22 dBm At 1000MHz
Operating Current Range 100 104 109 mA
110 Channels 10dBmV per channel, flat, at the input of the
amplifier; VCC=7V, ICC =120mA
CTB -75 dBc At 55.25MHz
-77 dBc At 331.25MHz
-75 dBc At 547.25MHz
CSO+1.25MHz -91 dBc At 55.25MHz
-60 dBc At 331.25MHz
-57 dBc At 547.25MHz
CSO-1.25MHz -55 dBc At 55.25MHz
-54 dBc At 331.25MHz
-56 dBc At 547.25MHz
CNR +66 dB At 55.25MHz
+65 dB At 331.25MHz
+65 dB At 547.25MHz
Power Supply
Supply Voltage (VDD) 679V
Operating Current Range 115 120 130 mA
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Pin Function Description Interface Schematic
1NC
No connection. This pin should be connected to the ground plane.
2NC
Same as pin 1.
3GND
Ground connection. Keep traces physically short and connect immediately
to ground plane for best performance. Each ground pin should have a via
to the ground plane.
4GND
Same as pin 3.
5GND
Same as pin 3.
6RF IN
RF input pin. This pin is internally DC blocked. An external DC blocking
capacitor is not required.
7NC
Same as pin 1.
8NC
Same as pin 1.
9NC
Same as pin 1.
10 NC Same as pin 1.
11 NC Same as pin 1.
12 GND Same as pin 3.
13 GND Same as pin 3.
14 RF OUT RF output and bias pin. Because DC is present on this pin, a DC blocking
capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most
applications. For biasing, only an RF choke is needed.
15 NC Same as pin 1.
16 NC Same as pin 1.
RF OUT
RF IN
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Package Drawing
Application Schematic
869-894MHz Narrowband Operation
0.035
0.016 0.010
0.008
8° MAX
0° MIN
0.021
0.014
0.392
0.386
0.158
0.150
0.244
0.230
0.069
0.064 0.050
0.060
0.054
-A-
0.009
0.004
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2
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10
9
8.2 nH100 pF
2 pF
RF IN
100 pF
8.2 nH
3 pF
RF OU
T
100 pF
V
DD
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Evaluation Board Schematic - 50Ω
2360400 Rev 1
J2
OU
T
P1-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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15
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13
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11
10
9
L2
1
μ
H
J1
IN
L1
4.7 nH
GND
GND
P1-3 VDD
P1
1
2
3C2
10 nF
C1
10 nF
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Evaluation Board Schematic - 75Ω High Frequency
(50MHz to 2000MHz)
Evaluation Board Schematic - 75Ω Low Frequency
(5MHz to 200MHz)
2360401-
J2
OUT
P1-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
J1
IN
L1
10 nH
P1
1
2
3
GND
GND
P1-3 VDD
C1
1.5 pF
C2
10 nF
C4
390 pF
C3
10 nF
NOTES:
J1 and J2 are 75 Ω F connectors.
L3
10 μH
2360402-
J2
OUT
P1-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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15
14
13
12
11
10
9
J1
IN L1
10 nH
P1
1
2
3
GND
GND
P1-3 VDD C2
10 nF
C1
10 nF
NOTES:
J1 and J2 are 75 Ω F connectors.
R1
68 Ω
L1
10 μH
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Evaluation Board Layout - 50Ω
Board Size 1.5” x 1.5”
Board Thickness 0.031”, Board Material FR-4
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Evaluation Board Layout - 75Ω High Frequency
(50MHz to 2000MHz)
Board Size 1.25” x 1.0”
Board Thickness 0.062”, Board Material FR-4
Evaluation Board Layout - 75Ω Low Frequency
(5MHz to 200MHz)
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Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus Frequency
VCC = 9V, Temp = 25°C, PIN = -8dBm
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
55.0
0.0 500.0 1000.0 1500.0 2000.0
Fre quency (MHz)
Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
Gain
IP3
IP2
Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus Temperature
VCC = 9V, PIN = -8 dBm, F = 500MHz
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
-40.0 -20.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
Temperatur e (°C)
Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
Gain
IP3
IP2
Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus PIN
VCC = 9V, Temp = 25°C, F = 500MHz
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
-8.0 -6.0 -4.0 -2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0
Pin ( dBm)
Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
Gain
IP3
IP2
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0
1.0 1.0-1.0
10.0
10.0
-10.0
5.0
5.0
-5.0
2.0
2.0
-2.0
3.0
3.0
-3.0
4.0
4.0
-4.0
0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.4
0.4
-0.4
0.6
0.6
-0.6
0.8
0.8
-0.8
50OH M - R etu rn Lo ss Swp Max
3000MHz
Swp Min
0.03MHz
50 Ohm, 8V – Return Loss
S[1,1]
S[2,2]
0
1.0 1.0-1.0
10.0
10.0
-10.0
5.0
5.0
-5.0
2.0
2.0
-2.0
3.0
3.0
-3.0
4.0
4.0
-4.0
0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.4
0.4
-0.4
0.6
0.6
-0.6
0.8
0.8
-0.8
Smith Chart Swp Max
2.001GHz
Swp Min
0.001GHz
75 Ohm, 8V, 25°C
S[1,1]
S[2,2]
0
1.0 1.0-1.0
10.0
10.0
-10.0
5.0
5.0
-5.0
2.0
2.0
-2.0
3.0
3.0
-3.0
4.0
4.0
-4.0
0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.4
0.4
-0.4
0.6
0.6
-0.6
0.8
0.8
-0.8
75OHM - Return Loss Swp Max
3000MHz
Swp Min
1MHz
75 Ohm, 8V – Return Loss
S[1,1]
S[2,2]
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RoHS Compliant: yes
Package total weight in gra
m
0.139
Compliance Date Code: 0435
Bill of Materials Revision: -
Pb Free Category: e3
Pb Cd Hg Cr VI PBB PBDE
Die 000000
Molding Compound 000000
Lead Frame 000000
Die Attach Epoxy 000000
Wire 000000
Solder Plating 000000
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RoHS* Banned Material Content
Bill of Materials Parts Per Million (PPM)
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data, provided to RFMD by its suppliers, and applies to the Bill of Materials (BOM) revision noted
