CGA-1518Z CGA-1518Z Push-Pull 50MHz to 1000MHz High Linearity InGaP HBT Amplifier PUSH-PULL 50MHz to 1000MHz HIGH LINEARITY InGaP HBT AMPLIFIER Package: SOIC-8 Product Description Features RFMD's CGA-1518Z is a high performance InGaP HBT MMIC Amplifier. Designed with InGaP process technology for excellent reliability. A Darlington configuration is utilized for broadband performance. The heterojunction increases breakdown voltage and minimizes leakage current between junctions. The CGA-1518Z contains two amplifiers for use in wideband push-pull CATV amplifiers requiring excellent second order performance. The second and third order non-linearities are greatly improved in the push-pull configuration. Optimum Technology Matching(R) Applied Amplifier Configuration GaAs HBT 9 GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 Applications Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT InP HBT 5V Single Supply Excellent Linearity Performance at +34dBmV Output Power Per Tone Two Amplifiers in Each SOIC-8 Package Simplify Push-Pull Configuration PC Board Layout Available in Lead-Free, RoHS Compliant, and Green Packaging SOIC-8 Package CATV Head End Driver and Predriver Amplifier CATV Line Driver Amplifier RF MEMS LDMOS Parameter Small Signal Gain Gain Flatness Output IP3 Min. 14.9 Specification Typ. 15.5 0.6 37 Max. Unit dB dB dBm Output Power at 1dB Gain Compres20 dBm sion Input Return Loss 20 dB Output Return Loss 20 dB Noise Figure 4.5 dB Balun Insertion Loss Included CSO 77 dBc CTB 70 dBc XMOD 61 dBc Device Operating Voltage 5.0 V Device Operating Current 150 mA Thermal Resistance 30 C/W (Junction to Lead) Test Conditions: VCC =5V, ID =150mA Typ., TL =25C, ZS =ZL =75, Push Pull Application Circuit Condition 50MHz to 1000MHz 50Hz to 1000MHz 500MHz Tone Spacing=1MHz POUT per Tone=+6dBm 500MHz 500MHz 500MHz 50MHz to 1000MHz 79 Ch., Flat Tilt, +34dBmV 79 Ch., Flat Tilt, +34dBmV 79 Ch., Flat Tilt, +34dBmV 5V VCC Junction to case slug RF MICRO DEVICES(R), RFMD(R), Optimum Technology Matching(R), Enabling Wireless ConnectivityTM, PowerStar(R), POLARISTM TOTAL RADIOTM and UltimateBlueTM are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (c)2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. Prelim DS091110 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 1 of 8 CGA-1518Z Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit mA Max Device Current (ID) 300 Max Device Voltage (VD) 6.0 V Max RF Input Power 18 dBm Max Junction Temp (TJ) 150 C -40 to +85 C Max Storage Temp 150 C Min Storage Temp -40 C Operating Temp Range (TL) 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 performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions 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 application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l and TL =TLEAD Output Return Loss Input Return Loss 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 dB dB 15 15 10 10 5 5 0 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 1200 200 400 Gain 800 1000 1200 1000 1200 Reverse Isolation 20 25 16 20 12 15 dB dB 8 10 4 5 0 0 0 200 400 600 Frequency 2 of 8 600 Frequency Frequency 800 1000 1200 0 200 400 600 800 Frequency 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Prelim DS091110 CGA-1518Z Noise Figure Output P1dB 5 25 4 20 3 15 dB dBm 2 10 1 5 0 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 400 500 600 400 500 600 Frequency Frequency XMOD Output IP3 70 50 60 40 50 30 40 dBc dBm 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 1200 100 200 300 Frequency Frequency CSO CTB 90 80 80 70 70 60 60 50 50 dBc dBc 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 0 100 200 300 Frequency Prelim DS091110 400 500 600 0 100 200 300 Frequency 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 3 of 8 CGA-1518Z 50MHz to 1000MHz Evaluation Board Schematic JP2 VDD C16 1 uF C15 0.01 uF C14 1000 pF JP1 GND J1 IN R3 6.2 C13 68 pF C4 1000 pF C12 1 pF R2 300 L3 390 nH C2 680 pF T1 XFM-1002-1uH 1 C6 680 pF 8 C20 1 pF R4 5.6 k C18 1 pF 2 7 U1 CGA1518Z 3 T2 XFM-1002-1UH J2 OUT 6 C1 680 pF C5 680 pF 5 4 R5 5.6 k C19 1 pF C3 1000 pF L2 390 nH R1 300 C17 1 pF JP4 GND JP3 VDD C7 1 uF C8 0.01 uF C9 1000 pF C10 68 pF C11 1 pF Component Chart 4 of 8 Value Qty RFMDTM CGA-1518Z 1 Location U1 1pF 6 C11, C12, C17, C18, C19, C20 68pF 2 C10, 13 680pF 4 C1, C2, C5, C6 1000pF 4 C3, C4, C9, C14 0.01uF 2 C8, 15 1uF 2 C7, C16 6.2 1 R3 5.6k 2 R4, R5 300 2 R1, R2 390nH 2 L2, L3 RFMDTM XFM-1002-1 uH 2 T1, T2 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Prelim DS091110 CGA-1518Z 50MHz to 1000MHz Evaluation Layout U1 Prelim DS091110 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 5 of 8 CGA-1518Z Pin 1 2, 3, 6, 7 4 5 8 EPAD Function RF IN GND RF IN RF OUT/VCC RF OUT/VCC GND Description RF input pin. External DC-blocking capacitor is required. Connection to ground. Use via holes for best performance to reduce lead inductance as close to ground leads as possible. Same as pin 1. RF output and bias pin (open collector). Same as pin 5. Exposed area on the bottom side of the package must be soldered to the ground plane of the board for optimum thermal and RF performance. Several vias should be located under the EPAD as shown in the recommended land pattern. Pin Out Amplifier Configuration 1 8 2 7 3 6 4 5 Part Identification 6 of 8 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Prelim DS091110 CGA-1518Z Suggested Pad Layout Package Drawing and Marking Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances. Prelim DS091110 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. 7 of 8 CGA-1518Z Ordering Information 8 of 8 Part Number Description Reel Size Devices/Reel CGA1518ZSB CGA1518ZSQ CGA1518ZSR CGA1518ZTR7 CGA1518ZTR13 CGA1518PCBA-410 5pcs Sample Bag 25pcs Sample Bag Lead Free, RoHS Compliant Lead Free, RoHS Compliant Lead Free, RoHS Compliant 50MHz to 1000MHz Evaluation Board NA NA 7 7 13 NA NA NA 100 750 2500 NA 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Prelim DS091110