PE4140B-Z - PEREGRINE SEMICONDUCTOR

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Document No. DOC-87599-3 │www.psemi.com

The PE4140 is an ultra-high linearity passive broadband Quad

MOSFET array with high dynamic range performance capable

of operation beyond 6.0 GHz. This quad array operates with

differential signals at all ports (RF, LO, IF), allowing mixers to

be built that use LO powers from -7 dBm to +20 dBm. Typical

applications range from frequency up/down-conversion to

phase detection for Cellular/PCS Base Stations, Wireless

Broadband Communications and STB/Cable modems.

The PE4140 is manufactured on pSemi’s UltraCMOS™

process, a patented variation of silicon-on-insulator (SOI)

technology on a sapphire substrate, offering the performance

of GaAs with the economy and integration of conventional

CMOS.

Product Specification

Ultra-High Linearity UltraCMOS™

Broadband Quad MOSFET Array

Product Description

Figure 1. Functional Diagram

PE4140

Features

 Ultimate Quad MOSFET array

 Ultra-high linearity, broadband

performance beyond 6.0 GHz

 Ideal for mixer applications

 Up/down conversion

 Low conversion loss

 High LO Isolation

 Packaged in small 6-lead 3x3 mm DFN

Figure 2. Package Type

6-lead DFN

Symbol Characteristics Test Conditions Min Typ Max Units

FTYP Operating Frequency Range1 DC 6.0 GHz

VDS Drain-Source Voltage VGS = +3V, IDS = 40 mA 260 320 380 mV

VDS Match Drain-Source Voltage Match 12 40 mV

VT Threshold Voltage VDS = 0.1V; per ASTM F617-00 -100 mV

R DS Drain-Source ‘ON’ Resistance VGS = +3V, IDS = 40 mA 6.5 7.75 9.5 Ω

Table 1. AC and DC Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C

Note 1: Typical untested operating frequency range of Quad MOSFET transistors.

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Table 2. Pin Descriptions

Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

This MOSFET device has minimally protected

inputs and is highly susceptible to ESD damage.

When handling this UltraCMOS™ device,

observe the same precautions that you would use

with other ESD-sensitive devices.

Latch-Up Avoidance

Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UltraCMOS™

devices are immune to latch-up.

Figure 3. Pin Configuration (Top View)

Exceeding absolute maximum ratings may cause

permanent damage. Operation should be

restricted to the limits in the Operating Ranges

table. Operation between operating range

maximum and absolute maximum for extended

periods may reduce reliability.

No.

Name Description

1 IF1 IF Output Connection (Drain)

2 RF1 RF Input Connection (Source)

3 RF2 RF Input Connection (Source)

4 LO2 LO Input Connection (Gate)

5 LO1 LO Input Connection (Gate)

6 IF2 IF Output Connection (Drain)

Symbol Parameters/

Conditions Min Max Units

TST Storage temperature

range -65 150 °C

TOP Operating temperature

range -40 85 °C

VDC + AC

Maximum DC plus peak

AC voltage across Drain-

Source

±3.3 V

VDC+AC

Maximum DC plus peak

AC voltage across Gate-

Drain or Gate-Source

±4.2 V

VESD HBM1 ESD Voltage 100 V

Device Description

The PE4140 passive broadband Quad MOSFET

array is designed for use in up-conversion and

down-conversion applications for high

performance systems such as cellular

infrastructure equipment and STB/CATV systems.

The PE4140 is an ideal mixer core for a wide

range of mixer products, including module level

solutions that incorporate baluns or other single-

ended matching structures enabling three-port

operation.

The performance level of this passive mixer is

made possible by the very high linearity afforded

by pSemi’s UltraCMOS™ process.

Marking

Packaged devices are marked with part number

“4140”, date code and lot code.

Moisture Sensitivity Level

The Moisture Sensitivity Level rating for the

PE4140 in the 6-lead 3x3 DFN package is MSL1.

Note 1: ML_STD 883 Method 3015.7

Product Specification

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Evaluation Kit

Figure 4. Evaluation Board Layout

Figure 5. Evaluation Board Schematic

pSemi Specification 101/0090

pSemi Specification 102/0115

Applications Support

If you have a problem with your evaluation kit or if you have

applications questions, please contact applications support:

E-Mail: help@psemi.com (fastest response)

Phone: (858) 731-9400

Note: This is the complete evaluation board schematic; which can be used for multiple configurations. Not all

components need be populated. Refer to 'typical schematics' on following pages.

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Figure 6. Typical Schematic for a PCS Application

Table 4. Typical Performance in a PCS Application @ +25 °C

Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Frequency Range**

LO

RF

IF

1630

1700

--

70

2130

2200

MHz

Conversion Loss**

(Includes balun losses) 8.5 dB

Isolation**

LO-RF

LO-IF

36

26

dB

Input IP3** 32 dBm

Input 1 dB Compression** 22 dBm

** Data taken on an Evaluation Board narrow-band tuned to cover the PCS band, IF = 73MHz low-side, LO drive = 17dBm.

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Typical Performance Plots in a PCS Application @ +25 °C (LO=17 dBm, IF=73 MHz Low-side)

Figure 8. Conversion Loss vs. Frequency

Figure 9. LO-RF & LO-IF Isolation

Figure 7. IIP3 vs. Frequency

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Figure 10. Typical Schematic for a CATV Application

(Reference Designators Refer to locations on Evaluation Board: 101/0090)

U1

MLP6-3X3

2

1

3 4

5

6

L2

4.7nH

J3

LO Input

1 T1

ETC1.6-4-2-3

1

4

5

3

2

L1

4.7nH

T

2

ETC1.6-4-2-3

1

4

5

3

2

R16

3.0pF

(Cut short between pads)

J4

RF Input

1

T3

ETC1-1-13

1

4 5

3 2

J6

IF Out

1

Note: L1 and L2 provide LO port matching for optimum performance. Typical gate capacitance is approximately 2.5 pF.

Table 5. Typical Performance in a CATV Application @ +25 °C

Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum Units

Frequency Range**

LO

RF

IF

1116

54

--

1062

1926

864

MHz

Conversion Loss**

(Includes balun losses) 6.5 dB

Isolation**

LO-RF

LO-IF

40

28

dB

Input IP3** 23 dBm

Input 1 dB Compression** 13 dBm

** Data taken on an Evaluation Board tuned for a broadband CATV application, IF = 1062 MHz, RF drive = -5 dBm, LO drive = 10 dBm.

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Typical Performance Plots in a CATV Application @ +25 °C

Figure 12. Conversion Loss vs. Frequency

Figure 13. LO-RF & LO-IF Isolation

Figure 11. IIP3 vs. Frequency

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6-lead DFN

Figure 14. Package Drawing

NOTE: The exposed solder pad (on the bottom of the package) is not electrically connected to any other pin

(isolated).

Figure 15. Marking Specifications

06L SLP

(3x3mm)

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6-lead DFN

Dimension DFN 3x3 mm

Ao 3.23 ± 0.1

Bo 3.17 ± 0.1

Ko 1.37 ± 0.1

P 4 ± 0.1

W 8 +0.3, -0.1

T 0.254 ± 0.02

R7 Quantity 3000

R13 Quantity N.A.

Note: R7 = 7 inch Lock Reel, R13 = 13 inch Lock Reel

Table 6. Dimensions

Figure 16. Tape and Reel Specifications

Tape Feed Direction

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Table 7. Ordering Infomation

Sales Contact and Information

For additional information, contact Sales at sales@psemi.com.

Order Code Part Marking Description Package Shipping Method

PE4140B-Z 4140 PE4140G-06DFN 3x3mm-3000C Green 6-lead 3x3 mm DFN 3000 units / T&R

EK4140-01 PE4140-EK PE4140-06DFN 3x3mm-EK Evaluation Kit 1 / Box