AP512 UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module Product Features * 2110 - 2170 MHz * 28.5 dB Gain * -55 dBc ACLR @ 28 dBm W-CDMA linear power * +39 dBm P1dB * +12 V Single Supply * Power Down Mode * Bias Current Adjustable * RoHS-complaint flange-mount pkg Applications Product Information Product Description Functional Diagram The AP512 is a high dynamic range power amplifier in a RoHS-compliant flange-mount package. The multi-stage amplifier module has 28.5 dB gain, while being able to achieve high performance for UMTS-band applications with +39 dBm of compressed 1dB power. The module has been internally optimized for linearity to provide -55 dBc ALCR at 28 dBm power for W-CDMA applications. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Top View The AP512 uses a high reliability InGaP/GaAs HBT process technology and does not require any external matching components. The module operates off of a +12V supply and does not requiring any negative biasing voltages; an internal active bias allows the amplifier to maintain high linearity over temperature. It has the added feature of a +5V power down control pin. A low-cost metal housing allows the device to have a low thermal resistance and achieves over 100 years MTTF. All devices are 100% RF and DC tested. Pin No. 1 2/4 3/5 6 Case Function RF Output Vcc Vpd RF Input Ground * Final stage amplifiers for Repeaters * Optimized for driver amplifier PA The AP512 is targeted for use as a driver or final stage mobile infrastructure amplifier in wireless infrastructure where high linearity and high power is required. This combination makes the device an excellent candidate for next generation multi-carrier 3G base stations or repeaters using the UMTS frequency band. Specifications (1) Parameter Units Min Operational Bandwidth Test Frequency Adjacent Channel Leakage Ratio Power Gain Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Output P1dB Output IP3 Operating Current (2) Quiescent Current, Icq (2) Device Voltage, Vcc Device Voltage, Vpd (3) Ruggedness MHz MHz dBc dB dB dB dBm dBm A A V V VSWR 2110 - 2170 2140 -55 -50 26 28.5 31 14 6 +39 +53 1.72 1.55 1.69 1.80 +12 +5 10:1 Typ Max Test Conditions W-CDMA +28 dBm Total Power, 5 MHz offset Pout = +28 dBm Pout = +28 dBm/tone, f = 1 MHz Pout = +28 dBm Pull-down voltage: 0V = "OFF", 5V="ON" Pout = +39 dBm CW, all phases 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25C. 2. The current can be adjusted through an external resistor from the 5V supply to the pull-down voltage pin (pin 3). Absolute Maximum Rating Parameter Operating Case Temperature Storage Temperature RF Input Power (continuous) WCDMA signal (3GPP Test Model 1+ 32 DPCH) Rating -40 to +85 C -55 to +150 C +10 dBm Ordering Information Part No. Description AP512 AP512-PCB UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module 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, www.TriQuint.com Page 1 of 5 June 2006 AP512 UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module Product Information Class AB Configuration (AP512-PCB) +12V GND +5V +12V The AP512-PCB and AP512 module is configured for Class AB by default. The resistor - R7 - which sets the current draw for the amplifier is set at 0 in this configuration. Increasing that value will decrease the quiescent and operating current of the amplifier module, as described on the next page. 10F DNP 0 0 DNP 100pF DNP .01F DNP .01F DNP 100pF RF IN RF OUT 0 DNP 0 DNP 6 5 4 3 2 1 DNP DNP Notes: 1. Please note that for reliable operation, the evaluation board and mounting plate will have to be attached to a much larger heat sink during operation and in laboratory environments to dissipate the power consumed by the device. The use of a convection fan is also recommended in laboratory environments. Details of the mounting holes used in the WJ mounting plate are given on the last page of this datasheet. 2. The area around the module underneath the PCB should not contain any soldermask in order to maintain good RF grounding. 3. For proper and safe operation in the laboratory, the power-on sequencing should be followed: 1. Connect RF In and Out 2. Connect the voltages and ground pins as shown in the circuit. 3. Apply the RF signal 4. Power down with the reverse sequence 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, www.TriQuint.com Page 2 of 5 June 2006 AP512 UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module Product Information Performance Graphs (AP512-PCB) Gain vs. Output Power Gain vs. Output Power Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A, 25 C 32 30 Gain (dB) 30 Gain (dB) Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A, 2140 MHz 32 28 2110MHz 2140MHz 2170MHz 26 28 26 -40 C 24 24 26 28 30 32 24 26 Output Power (dBm) ACLR vs. Output Power ACLR (dBc) ACLR (dBc) 2110MHz 2140MHz 2170MHz -45 28 30 32 ACLR vs. Output Power -40 -50 -55 -60 W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+32, f=5 MHz, Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A, 2140 MHz -40 C +25 C +85 C -45 -50 -55 -60 24 26 28 30 32 24 26 Average Output Power (dBm) PAE vs. Output Power Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A, 25 C W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+32, 2140 MHz, Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A 10 28 32 Icc vs. Output Power Vcc=12V, 2140 MHz 2.0 -40 C +25 C +85 C -40 C +25 C +85 C 1.9 Icc (A) PAE (%) 30 Average Output Power (dBm) PAE vs. Output Power 2110MHz 2140MHz 2170MHz PAE (%) +85 C Output Power (dBm) W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+32, f=5 MHz, Vcc=12V, Icq=1.7A, 25 C -40 10 +25 C 24 1.8 1.7 1.6 1 1 24 26 28 Output Power (dBm) 30 32 1.5 24 26 28 30 32 24 26 28 30 32 Output 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, www.TriQuint.com Page 3 of 5 June 2006 AP512 UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module Product Information MTTF Calculation The MTTF of the AP512 can be calculated by first determining how much power is being dissipated by the amplifier module. Because the device's intended application is to be a power amplifier pre-driver or final stage output amplifier, the output RF power of the amplifier will help lower the overall power dissipation. In addition, the amplifier can be biased with different quiescent currents, so the calculation of the MTTF is custom to each application. To calculate the MTTF for the module, the junction temperature needs to be determined. This can be easily calculated with the module's power dissipation, the thermal resistance value, and the case temperature of operation: Tj = Pdiss * Rth + Tcase Tj = Junction temperature Pdiss = Power dissipation (calculated from above) Rth = Thermal resistance = 4.5 C/W Tcase = Case temperature of module's heat sink The power dissipation of the device can be calculated with the following equation: Pdiss = Vcc * Icc - (Output RF Power - Input RF Power), Vcc = Operating supply voltage = 12V Icc = Operating current {The RF power is converted to Watts} While the maximum recommended case temperature on the datasheet is listed at 85 C, it is suggested that customers maintain an MTTF above 1 million hours. This would convert to a derating curve for maximum case temperature vs. power dissipation as shown in the plot below. From a numerical standpoint, the MTTF can be calculated using the Arrhenius equation: MTTF = A* e(Ea/k/Tj) A = Pre-exponential Factor = 6.087 x 10-11 hours Ea = Activation Energy = 1.39 eV k = Boltzmann's Constant = 8.617 x 10-5 eV/ K Tj = Junction Temperature (K) = Tj (C) + 273 A graphical view of the MTTF can be shown in the plot below. MTTF vs. Junction Temperature Maximum Recommended Case Temperature vs. Power Dissipation to maintain 1 million hours MTTF 1.E+07 80 MTTF (hours) Maximum Case Temperature (C) 90 70 1.E+06 60 1.E+05 130 50 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 140 150 160 170 180 Junction Temperature (C) Power Dissipation (Watts) 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, www.TriQuint.com Page 4 of 5 June 2006 AP512 UMTS-band 8W HBT Amplifier Module Product Information Outline Drawing AP512 1 2 3 4 5 6 Outline Drawing for the Heatsink Shipped with the WJ Evaluation Board Product Marking The device will be marked with an "AP512" designator with an alphanumeric lot code on the top surface of the A package noted as "ABCD" on the drawing. manufacturing date will also be printed as "XXYY", where the "XX" represents the week number from 1 - 52. The product will be shipped in tubes in multiples of 15. ESD / MSL Information ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class 1C Passes at 1,000 to < 2,000 volts Human Body Model (HBM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 ESD Rating: Value: Test: Standard: Class III Passes 500 to < 1,000 volts Charged Device Model (CDM) JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 The supplied mounting plate with the evaluation board should be mounted and attached to a larger heatsink for proper thermal operation in a laboratory environment. 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, www.TriQuint.com Page 5 of 5 June 2006