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ECG040B
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Features
• DC – 4 GHz
• +18.5 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
• +35 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
• 16 dB Gain at 1 GHz
• 5.5 dB Noise Figure
• Available in Lead-free / green
SOT-89 Package Style
• Internally matched to 50 Ω
Applications
• Mobile Infrastructure
• CATV / FTTX
• W-LAN / ISM
• RFID
• WiMAX / WiBro
Product Description
The ECG040B is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1 GHz, the ECG040B typically provides 15.8
dB of gain, +35 dBm Output IP3, and +18.5 dBm P1dB.
The ECG040B 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 low-
cost, surface-mountable 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 ECG040B 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
GND
1
2
3
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 15.8
Output P1dB dBm +18.5
Output IP3
(2)
dBm +35
Test Frequency MHz 2000
Gain dB 12.8 15.3 17.5
Input Return Loss dB 22
Output Return Loss dB 16
Output P1dB dBm +18
Output IP3
(2)
dBm +35
Noise Figure dB 5.5
Device Voltage V 4.8
Device Current mA 70
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 ºC, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Rbias = 16 Ω, 50 Ω System.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +5 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
Storage Temperature -65 to +150
C
RF Input Power (continuous) +12 dBm
Device Current 130 mA
Junction Temperature +160
C
Thermal Resistance, Rth 128
C/W
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 16.0 15.8 15.3 15.1
S11 dB -24 -24 -23 -21
S22 dB -27 -23 -16 -16
Output P1dB dBm +18.5 +18.5 +18 +19
Output IP3
(2)
dBm +35.5 +35 +34.5 +30.5
Noise Figure dB 4.6 5.5 5.8 3.8
Ordering Information
Part No. Description
ECG004B-G InGaP HBT Gain Block
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
Standard T/R size = 1000 pieces on a 7” reel.
Not Recommended For
New Designs
Recommended replacement parts:
AG603-89G