AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Applications
Small Cells / Repeaters / DAS
3G / 4G Wireless Infrastructure
Wireless Backhaul
Portable Radios
LTE / WCDMA / CDMA 14 Pin 5x6 mm DFN Package
Functional Block Diagram
ACTIVE
BIAS
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
10
11
12
13
14
PIN_Vbias
NC
PI N _ Vp d
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
RF in
RF in
RF in
RFout/ Vc
c
Rfout/ Vcc
Rfout/ Vcc
Pin 1 Reference Mark
Backside Paddle - RF/DC GND
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Label
1 PIN_VBIAS
2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13 N/C
4, 5, 6 RF IN
9, 10, 11 RF Output / VCC
14 PIN_VPD
Backside paddle RF / DC GND
General Description
The AP561 is a high dynamic range broadband powe
r
amplifier in a surface mount package. The single-stage
amplifier has 13 dB Gain, while being able to achieve
high performance for 0.7–2.9 GHz applications with up
to +39 dBm of compressed 1dB power.
The AP561 uses a high reliability +12V InGaP/GaAs
HBT process technology. The device incorporates
proprietary bias circuitry to compensate for variations in
linearity and current draw over temperature. The device
does not require any negative bias voltage; an internal
active bias allows the AP561 to operate directly off a
commonly used +12V supply and has the added feature
of a +5V power down control pin. RoHS-complian
t
5x6mm DFN package is surface mountable to allow fo
r
low manufacturing costs to the end user.
Product Features
700-2900 MHz
+39 dBm P1dB
+12 V Supply Voltage
-50 dBc ACLR @ 28dBm Pout
1.5% EVM @ 30 dBm Pout
13 dB Gain @ 2.6GHz
Fast Shut-Down Capability
Internal Active Bias and Temp Compensation
Lead-free / RoHS-compliant
Orderin
g
Information
Part No. Description
AP561-F 0.7-2.9 GHz 12V 8W Power Amplifier
AP561-PCB900 869-894 MHz Evaluation Board
AP561-PCB2140 2110-2170 MHz Evaluation Board
AP561-PCB2500 2.5-2.7 GHz Evaluation Board
Standard T/R size = 1000 pieces on a 7” reel
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Supply Voltage (VCC) 12.0 V
TCASE −40 +85 °C
Tj for >106 hours MTTF 158 °C
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended
operating conditions.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating
Storage Temperature −55 to 150°C
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25°C +33 dBm
Supply Voltage (VCC) +15 V
BVcbo +35 V
Power Dissipation 14 W
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC =+12V, VPD =+5V, Temp= +25°C, using AP561-PCB2600 application circuit
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Operational Frequency Range 700 2900 MHz
Test Frequency 2600 MHz
Output Channel Power +30 dBm
Gain 13.0 dB
Input Return Loss 14.5 dB
Output Return Loss 6.5 dB
Error Vector Magnitude See note 1. 1.7 %
Collector Efficiency 16.2 %
RF Switching Speed See note 2. 50 ns
Output P1dB +39 dBm
Operating Current, ICC 510 mA
Quiescent Current, ICQ 300 mA
Reference Current, IREF 10 mA
Thermal Resistance, θjc Module (junction to case) 6.0 °C/W
Notes:
1. Using an 802.16-2004 OFDMA, 64QAM-1/2, 1024-FFT, 20 symbols, 30 subchannels signal, 9.5 dB PAR @ 0.01%.
2. Switching speed: 50% TTL to 100/0% RF. Vpd used for device power down (low=RF off).
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Device Characterization
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC =+12V, VPD =+5V, ICQ = 300 mA (typ.), Temp= +25°C, calibrated to device pins
0246
Frequency (GHz)
Gain / Maximum S table Gain
-40
-20
0
20
40
Gain (dB)
DB(GMax())
AP561
DB(|S(2,1)|)
AP561
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
S11
Swp Max
6GHz
Swp Min
0.05GHz
S(1,1)
AP561
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
S22
Swp Max
6GHz
Swp Min
0.05GHz
S(2,2)
AP561
Notes:
The gain for the unmatched device in 50 ohm system is shown as the trace in black color. For a tuned circuit for a particular frequency,
it is expected that actual gain will be higher, up to the maximum stable gain. The maximum stable gain is shown in red.
S-Parameters
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC =+12V, VPD =+5V, Temp= +25°C, 50 Ohm system
Freq (GHz) S11 (dB) S11 (ang) S21 (dB) S21 (ang) S12 (dB) S12 (ang) S22 (dB) S22 (ang)
50 -0.83 -174.19 27.09 122.75 -43.35 29.12 -1.38 -106.01
100 -0.43 -177.42 22.26 106.35 -43.10 8.71 -1.82 -138.64
300 -0.35 179.26 14.06 89.18 -41.21 1.08 -2.02 -164.78
500 -0.32 177.35 9.81 79.93 -40.63 0.69 -2.10 -172.01
700 -0.34 175.28 7.08 71.64 -40.35 3.54 -2.09 -176.13
900 -0.40 173.11 5.19 63.88 -40.26 -3.79 -1.99 -177.89
1100 -0.47 170.97 3.82 55.72 -40.09 -9.55 -1.86 -178.93
1300 -0.53 168.26 2.80 47.12 -39.83 -16.44 -1.78 -179.77
1500 -0.59 165.56 2.18 37.92 -39.58 -23.59 -1.68 179.34
1700 -0.87 161.87 2.75 25.71 -38.56 -35.47 -1.67 177.40
1900 -1.14 158.99 2.84 12.58 -37.79 -49.59 -1.45 176.17
2100 -1.58 157.33 3.04 -4.10 -37.20 -69.96 -1.07 174.50
2300 -2.07 158.08 3.08 -26.45 -36.71 -98.60 -0.57 171.36
2500 -2.11 161.67 2.27 -53.16 -36.83 -134.34 -0.20 166.20
2700 -1.52 163.86 0.21 -79.14 -37.65 -170.26 -0.18 160.52
2900 -0.93 162.94 -2.57 -100.12 -38.71 157.51 -0.38 155.92
3100 -0.60 161.26 -5.57 -115.90 -39.66 133.27 -0.55 152.79
3300 -0.44 159.75 -8.55 -127.57 -40.18 115.97 -0.68 150.56
3500 -0.30 157.96 -11.15 -136.15 -40.26 102.36 -0.77 148.63
3700 -0.20 156.27 -13.44 -143.55 -40.26 94.11 -0.84 147.06
3900 -0.16 154.67 -15.57 -150.57 -39.83 85.11 -0.87 145.70
4100 -0.14 152.82 -17.53 -157.27 -39.91 78.44 -0.87 144.40
4300 -0.15 150.80 -19.35 -163.61 -39.49 72.37 -0.86 143.38
4500 -0.13 148.32 -21.11 -170.25 -39.09 66.71 -0.89 142.13
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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AP561-PCB900 Evaluation Board (896−894 MHz)
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. All components are of 0603 size unless stated on the schematic.
3. The right edge of C20 is placed at 153 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
4. The right edge of C21 is placed at 55 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
5. The right edge of C24 is placed at 230 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
6. The left edge of C22 is placed at 78 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
7. The left edge of L2 is placed at 135 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
8. The left edge of C23 is placed at 265 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
9. Do not exceed 5.5V on Vpd or damage to D1 will occur. Do not exceed 13V on Vcc or damage to D2 will occur.
Bill of Material – AP561-PCB900
Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number
N/A N/A Printed Circuit Board – FR4
U1 N/A 0.7-2.9 GHz 8W Power Amplifier TriQuint AP561-F
C12 0.1 uF CAP, 0603,10%, 50V, X7R various
C4, C11 1000 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C5, C18, C7 100 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C13 10 uF CAP, 1206, 10%, 15V, Tantalum various
R1 200 Ω RES, 0805, 5%, 1/10W. Chip. various
R7 330 Ω RES, 0603,5%, 1/10W, Chip various
R2 10 kΩ RES, 0603, 5%,1/16W, Chip various
R8 51 Ω RES, 0603, 5%, 1/16W, Chip various
C1 22 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG various
C20 10 pF CAP, 0603, 2%, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J100GBSTR
C21 1.5 Ω RES, 0603,5%, 1/10W, Chip various
C22 3.0 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J3R0ABSTR
C23, C24 6.8 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX
L2 1.5 nH IND, 0603, ±0.3nH Toko LL1608-FSL1N5S
L1 18 nH IND, 0805, 5%, ceramic core Coilcraft 0805HQ-18NXJC
FB1 N/A Filter EMI Ferrite Bead various
D1 N/A TVS Diode Array, 5V, SOT23, 2Ch On-Semiconductor SM05T1G
D2 N/A Diode TVS, 13V, 400W, 5% SMA On-Semiconductor 1SMA13AT3G
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Typical Performance – AP561-PCB900
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 300 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency 869 880 894 MHz
Gain 15.4 15.2 15.0 dB
Input Return Loss 18 15 13 dB
Output Return Loss 9 10 11 dB
ACLR @ 29dBm Output Power [2] -52 -52 -52 dBc
IMD3 @ 29dBm Output Power [1] -46 -46.5 -47 dBc
Operating Current, ICC @ 29dBm Output Power [2] 470 465 460 mA
Collector Efficiency @ 29dBm Output Power [2] 14 14.5 14.7 %
Output P1dB 39.2 39.1 38.9 dBm
Notes:
1. IMD3 is measured with 1 MHz tone spacing.
2. ACLR test set-up: 3GPP WCDMA, TM1+64DPCH, +5MHz Offset, PAR = 10.2 dB @ 0.01% Probability.
Performance Plots – AP561-PCB900
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 300 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
13
14
15
16
17
0.86 0.87 0.88 0.89 0.90
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.86 0.87 0.88 0.89 0.90
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss vs. Frequency
S22
S11
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
20 22 24 26 28 30
IMD3 (dBc)
Output Power/Tone (dBm)
IMD3 vs. Output Power
Temp.=+25
o
C
Frequency : 880 MHz
CW Signal
-60
-55
-50
-45
20 22 24 26 28 30
ACLR (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
ACLR vs. Output Power vs. Frequency
869 MHz 880 MHz 894 MHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
0
5
10
15
20
20 22 24 26 28 30
Efficiency (%)
Output Power (dBm)
Efficiency vs. Output Power
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
Frequency : 880 MHz
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
20 22 24 26 28 30
Icc (mA)
Output Power (dBm)
Collector Current vs. Output Power
Frequency : 880 MHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Bill of Material – AP561-PCB2140
Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number
N/A N/A Printed Circuit Board – FR4
U1 N/A 0.7-2.9 GHz 8W Power Amplifier TriQuint AP561-F
C12 0.1 uF CAP, 0603,10%, 50V, X7R various
C4,C11 1000 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C5 100 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C13 10 uF CAP, 1206, 10%, 15V, Tantalum various
R1 200 Ω RES, 0805,5%,1/10W. CHIP. various
R7 280 Ω RES, 0603,5%, 1/10W, Chip various
R2 10 kΩ RES, 0603, 5%,1/16W, Chip various
C1, C7, C18 22 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG various
C20 2.4 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05 pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J2R4ABSTR
C21 6.8 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.1 pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J6R8ABSTR
C22 3.9 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J3R9ABSTR
C23 2.0 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J2R0ABSTR
L2 1.2 nH IND, 0603, ±0.3nH Toko LL1608-FSL1N2S
L1 18 nH IND, 0805, 5%, ceramic core Coilcraft 0805HQ-18NXJC
FB1 N/A Filter EMI Ferrite Bead various
D1 N/A TVS Diode Array, 5V, SOT23, 2Ch On-Semiconductor SM05T1G
D2 N/A Diode TVS, 13V, 400W, 5% SMA On-Semiconductor 1SMA13AT3G
AP561-PCB2140 Evaluation Board (2110−2170 MHz)
L1
C22
C23
R7
FB1
C18
R1
C20
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. All components are of 0603 size unless stated on the schematic.
3. The right edge of C20 is placed at 160 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
4. The right edge of C21 is placed at 45 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
5. The left edge of C22 is placed at 68 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
6. The left edge of L2 is placed at 125 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
7. The left edge of C23 is placed at 263 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
8. Do not exceed 5.5V on Vpd or damage to D1 will occur. Do not exceed 13V on Vcc or damage to D2 will occur.
9. The primary RF microstrip line is 50. The RF trace is cut at component C21 and L2 for this particular reference design.
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Typical Performance – AP561-PCB2140
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 370 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency 2110 2140 2170 MHz
Gain 12.4 12.4 12.3 dB
Input Return Loss 10 8 6.5 dB
Output Return Loss 6.3 8 11 dB
ACLR @ 28dBm Output Power [2] -48 -48 -48 dBc
IMD3 @ 28dBm Output Power [1] -42.7 -42.3 -43.8 dBc
Operating Current, ICC @ 28dBm Output Power [2] 565 550 525 mA
Collector Efficiency @ 28dBm Output Power [2] 9 9.5 10 %
Output P1dB 39.3 39.7 39.7 dBm
Notes:
1. IMD3 is measured with 1 MHz tone spacing.
2. ACLR test set-up: 3GPP WCDMA, TM1+64DPCH, +5MHz Offset, PAR = 10.2 dB @ 0.01% Probability.
Performance Plots – AP561-PCB2140
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 350 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
2.00 2.04 2.08 2.12 2.16 2.20
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
2.00 2.04 2.08 2.12 2.16 2.20
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss vs. Frequency
S22
S11
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency
Temp.=+25
o
C
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
20 22 24 26 28 30 32
ACLR (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
ACLR vs. Temperature
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Frequency : 2.14 GHz
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
20 22 24 26 28 30 32
ACLR (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
ACLR vs. Output Power vs. Frequency
2.11 GHz 2.14 GHz 2.17 GHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25oC
0
5
10
15
20
20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Efficiency (%)
Output Power (dBm)
Efficiency vs. Output Power
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25oC
Frequency : 2.14 GHz
300
400
500
600
700
800
20 22 24 26 28 30
Icc(mA)
Output Power (dBm)
Collector Current vs. Output Power
Frequency : 2.14 GHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
20 22 24 26 28 30
IMD3 (dBc)
Output Power/Tone (dBm)
IMD3 vs. Output Power
Temp.=+25oC
Frequency : 2.14 GHz
CW Signal
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Bill of Material – AP561-PCB2350
Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number
N/A N/A Printed Circuit Board – FR4
U1 N/A 0.7-2.9 GHz 8W Power Amplifier TriQuint AP561-F
C1, C7, C18 22 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, 5%, NPO various
C5 100 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, 5%, NPO various
C4, C11 1000 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, 5%, NPO various
C12 0.1 uF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, 5%, NPO various
C13 10 uF Cap, Tantalum, 6032, 35V, 10% various
R2 10 KΩ Resistor, Chip, 0603, 5%, 1/16W various
R7 280 Ω Resistor, Chip, 0603, 1%, 1/16W various
R1 200 Ω Resistor, Chip, 0805, 1%, 1/16W various
FB1 N/A Ferrite Bead, 100 MHz various
C22 3.0 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, +/-0.05pF AVX 06035J3R0ABSTR
C21 5.6 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, +/-0.05pF AVX 06035J5R6ABSTR
C23 1.0 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, +/-0.05pF AVX 06035J1R0ABSTR
C20 2.0 pF Cap, Chip, 0603, 50V, +/-0.05pF AVX 06035J2R0ABSTR
L1 18 nH Ind, Chip, 0805, 5%, Ceramic Coilcraft 0805HQ-18NXJC
R8 51 Ω Resistor, Chip, 0603, 1%, 1/16W various
D1 N/A TVS Diode Array, 5V, SOT23, 2Ch On-Semiconductor SM05T1G
D2 N/A Diode TVS, 33V, 400W, 5% SMA On-Semiconductor 1SMA33AT3G
AP561-PCB2350 Evaluation Board (2300−2400 MHz)
C20
C22 L1
C23
R7
FB1
C18
R1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
U
1
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
C7
22 pF
J3
RF
Output
C5
100 pF
R2
10K
R7
280
D1
SM05T1G C13
10 uF
6032
C4
1000 pF
R1
200
D2
SMAJ33
Backside
Paddle
Ground
AP561
C12
0.1 uF
C20
2.0 pF
C23
1.0 pF
C22
3.0 pF
C21
5.6 pF
FB1
C11
1000 pF
C18
22 pF
J2
RF
Input
C1
22 pF
R8
51
L1
18 nH
(0805)
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. All components are of 0603 size unless stated on the schematic.
3. The right edge of C20 is placed at 123 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
4. The right edge of C21 is placed at 45 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
5. The left edge of C22 is placed at 30 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
6. The left edge of C23 is placed at 280 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
7. Do not exceed 5.5V on Vpd or damage to D1 will occur. Do not exceed 13V on Vcc or damage to D2 will occur.
8. The primary RF microstrip line is 50 . The RF trace is cut at component C21 for this particular reference design.
AP561-F
0.7-2.9 GHz 8W HBT Power Amplifier
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Typical Performance – AP561-PCB2350
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 340 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency 2300 2350 2400 MHz
Gain 13.6 13.6 13.2 dB
Input Return Loss 21 23 14 dB
Output Return Loss 6.6 7 7 dB
EVM @ 28dBm Output Power [1] 1.6 1.4 1.1 %
ACLR @ 28dBm Output Power [2] -45.8 -47.0 -48.7 dBc
Operating Current, ICC @ 28dBm Output Power [2] 500 475 465 mA
Collector Efficiency @ 28dBm Output Power [2] 10.7 11.1 11.5 %
Output P1dB 40.1 39.5 39.0 dBm
Notes:
1. 802.16-2004 O-FDMA, 64QAM-1/2, 1024-FFT, 20 symbols and 30 subchannels.10.2dB PAR @ 0.01%, 3.84 MHz Carrier BW
2. ACLR test set-up: 3GPP WCDMA, TM1+64DPCH, +5MHz Offset, PAR = 10.2 dB @ 0.01% Probability.
Performance Plots – AP561-PCB2350
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 340 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
8
10
12
14
16
2.30 2.32 2.34 2.36 2.38 2.40
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.30 2.32 2.34 2.36 2.38 2.40
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss vs. Frequency
S22
S11
Temp : +25 C
Vpd = 5V
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
2.30 2.32 2.34 2.36 2.38 2.40
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency
Temp.=+25
o
C
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ACLR (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
ACLR vs. Frequency
2.3 GHz 2.35 GHz 2.4 GHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25oC
0
5
10
15
20
20 22 24 26 28 30
Efficiency (%)
Output Power (dBm)
Efficiency vs. Output Power
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
Frequency : 2.35 GHz
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
20 22 24 26 28 30
Icc (mA)
Output Power (dBm)
Collector Current vs. Output Power
Frequency : 2.35 GHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
EVM (%)
Output Power (dBm)
EVM vs. Output Power
2.3GHz 2.35GHz 2.4GHz
802.16-2004 O-FDMA, 64QAM-1/2, 1024-
FFT, 20 symbols and 30 subchannels.
10.2 dB PAR @ 0.01%, 3.84 MHz Carrier BW
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AP561-PCB2500 Evaluation Board (2500−2700 MHz)
C1
R4
C2
C23
C24
U1
AP561
C7
C6
C10
C11
C8
D2
D1
R3
R1
C13
C14
C15
+ C12
R2
C25
C26
C27
C16
C17
C18
C20
C28
DNP
J1-2 Vpd
J1-3 GND
J1-4 Vcc
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. All components are of 0603 size unless stated on the schematic.
3. The right edge of C24 is placed at 85 mil from the AP561 RFin pin.
4. The left edge of C25 is placed at 55 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
5. The left edge of C27 is placed at 175 mil from the AP561 RFout pin.
6. The DC bias feed is approximately a ¼ λ from output RF trace to C28.
7. Do not exceed 5.5V on Vpd or damage to D1 will occur. Do not exceed 13V on Vcc or damage to D2 will occur.
8. The primary RF microstrip line is 50. The RF trace is cut at component C21 for this particular reference design.
Bill of Material – AP561-PCB2500
Reference Des. Value Description Manuf. Part Number
N/A N/A Printed Circuit Board – Ultralam
U1 N/A 0.7-2.9 GHz 8W Power Amplifier TriQuint AP561-F
C6, C16 0.1 uF CAP, 0603,10%, 50V, X7R various
C7, C10, C17 1000 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C8, C11, C18 100 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C12 10 uF CAP, 1206, 10%, 15V, Tantalum various
R1 200 Ω RES, 0805, 5%, 1/10W. Chip various
R2 330 Ω RES, 0603,5%, 1/10W, Chip various
R3 10 kΩ RES, 0603, 5%,1/16W, Chip various
C1, C20, C28 22 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG various
C23, C24, C25, C26 1.2 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05 pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J1R2ABSTR
C2 10 pF CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, NPO various
C27 0.6 pF CAP, 0603, ± 0.05 pF, ACCU-P, 50V AVX 06035J0R6ABSTR
R4 3.9 Ω RES, 0603, 5%, 1/16W, Chip various
D1 N/A TVS Diode Array, 5V, SOT23, 2Ch On-Semiconductor SM05T1G
D2 N/A Diode TVS, 13V On-Semiconductor 1SMA33AT3G
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Performance Plots – AP561-PCB2500
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 300 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
2.50 2.55 2.60 2.65 2.70
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
Temp : +25 C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2.50 2.55 2.60 2.65 2.70
Return Loss (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Return Loss vs. Frequency
S22
S11
Temp : +25 C
32
34
36
38
40
42
2.50 2.55 2.60 2.65 2.70
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency
Temp.=+25
o
C
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
ACLR (dBc)
Output Power (dBm)
ACLR vs. Output Power vs. Frequency
2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
0
5
10
15
20
25
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Efficiency (%)
Output Power (dBm)
Efficiency vs. Output Power
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
Frequency : 2.6 GHz
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Icc (mA)
Output Power (dBm)
Collector Current vs. Output Power
Frequency : 2.6 GHz
Temp=+25 C
W-CDMA 3GPP Test Model 1+64 DPCH
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01% Probability
3.84 MHz BW
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
EVM (%)
Output Power (dBm)
EVM vs. Output Power
2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz
802.16-2004 O-FDMA, 64QAM-1/2, 1024-FFT,
20 symbols and subchannels.
PAR = 10.2dB @ 0.01%, 3.84 MHz Carrier BW
Temp.=+25
o
C
Typical Performance – AP561-PCB2500
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +12 V, VPD = +5 V, ICQ = 300 mA (typ.), Temp=+25°C
Parameter Typical Values Units
Frequency 2500 2600 2700 MHz
Gain 13.1 13.0 12.4 dB
Input Return Loss 13 14.5 20 dB
Output Return Loss 5.8 6.5 5 dB
EVM @ 30dBm Output Power [1] 2.1 1.7 1.4 %
Operating Current, ICC @ 30dBm Output Power [1] 545 510 500 mA
Collector Efficiency @ 30dBm Output Power [1] 15.2 16.2 16.8 %
Output P1dB 39.8 39.0 38.0 dBm
Notes:
1. 802.16-2004 O-FDMA, 64QAM-1/2, 1024-FFT, 20 symbols and 30 subchannels.PAR = 10.2dB@ 0.01%, 3.84 MHz Carrier BW
2. W-CDMA 3GPP, TM1+64DPCH, +5MHz Offset, PAR = 10.2 dB @ 0.01%, 3.84MHz BW
AP561-F
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Reference Design 2500-2700 MHz: Changing Icq Biasing Configurations
The AP561 can be configured to operate with lower bias current by varying the bias-adjust resistor R2. (Error! Not a
valid bookmark self-reference.) The recommended circuit configuration has the device operating with a 300 mA as
the quiescent current (ICQ). This biasing level represents a tradeoff in terms of EVM and efficiency. Lowering ICQ will
improve upon the efficiency of the device, but degrade the EVM performance. Measured data shown in the plots
below represents the AP561-PCB2500 measured and configured for 2.6GHz applications. It is expected that variation
of the bias current for other frequency applications will produce similar performance results.
Table 1 : Reduced Current Operation
ICQ (mA) R2 (Ω) VPD (V) IREF (V)
300 330 5 2.85
280 336 5 2.81
260 340 5 2.78
240 343 5 2.76
220 348 5 2.73
200 351 5 2.71
EVM vs. Output Average Power vs. Icq
Freq = 2.6 GHz, T= 25ºC
0
1
2
3
4
5
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Output Power (dBm)
EVM (%)
200mA 220mA 240mA
260mA 280mA 300mA
Efficiency vs. Output Average Power vs Icq
Freq = 2.6 GHz, T= 25ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Output Power (dBm)
Efficiency (%)
200mA 220mA 240mA
260mA 280mA 300mA
Power Gain vs. Output Average Power vs. Icq
Freq = 2.6GHz, T= 25ºC
9
10
11
12
13
14
20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Output Power (dBm)
Gain (dB)
200mA 220mA 240mA
260mA 280mA 300mA
Power Gain vs.Frequency vs. Icq
Vcc = 12V, T= 25ºC
9
10
11
12
13
14
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8
Frequency (GHz)
Gain (dB)
200mA 220mA 240mA
260mA 280mA 300mA
Icc vs. Output Average Power vs. Icq
Freq = 2.6 GHz, T= 25ºC
200
300
400
500
600
700
20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34
Output Power (dBm)
Icc (mA)
200mA 220mA 240mA
260mA 280mA 300mA
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Parameter Measurement Information: Switching Speed Test
Test Conditions:
Vcc = +12V at 25°C
Output Power = +30dBm at 2.5 GHz
Rep Rate = 1 KHz, 50% duty cycle
Vpd amplitude = +5V
R2 = 200Ω, C9 = 12pF
(C10, C11 removed for best switching
performance)
Xtal Detector Voltage =15mV (square law)
Test Result Waveforms:
CW Signal S ource
Pulse Genera tor Oscilloscope
D io de Detecto r
A P56x Eva luation Brd
Attenuator
Cable Length = L x Cable Length = Lx
+v
e
-
v
e
Cable Length = Lx
Vp
Vpd = 5V
Vpd = 0V
RF On
Vpd = 5V
Delay = 50nS
RF Off
Vpd = 5V
Delay = 50nS
RF On
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Evaluation Board Bias Procedure
Following bias procedure is recommended to ensure proper functionality of AP561 in a laboratory environment. The
sequencing is not required in the final system application.
Bias. Voltage (V)
VCC +12
VPD +5
Turn-on Sequence:
1. Attach input and output loads onto the evaluation board.
2. Turn on power supply VCC = +12V.
3. Turn on power supply VPD = +5V.
4. Turn on RF power.
Turn-off Sequence:
1. Turn off RF power.
2. Turn off power supply VPD = +5V.
3. Turn off power supply VCC = +12V.
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Pin Configuration and Description
Pin No. Label Description
1 PIN_VBIAS Voltage supply for active bias for the amp. Connect to same supply voltage as Vcc.
2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13 N/C No internal connection. This pin can be grounded or N/C on PCB. Land pads should be provided for PCB
mounting integrity.
4, 5, 6 RF IN RF Input. DC Voltage present, blocking cap required. Requires matching for operation.
9, 10, 11 RF Output / VCC RF Output. DC Voltage present, blocking cap required
14 PIN_VPD Reference current into internal active bias current mirror. Current into PIN_VPD sets device quiescent
current. Also, can be used as on/off control.
Backside Paddle RF/DC GND
Multiple Vias should be employed to minimize inductance and thermal resistance. Use recommended via
pattern shown under mounting configuration and ensure good solder attach for optimum thermal and
electrical performance
Evaluation Board PCB Information
TriQuint PCB 1069110 Material and Stack-up
Ultralam
1 oz. Cu bottom layer
Ultralam 2000
εr=2.5 typ.
1 oz. Cu top layer
0.0147 ± 0.0015
Finished Board
Thickness
TriQuint PCB 1080526 Material and Stack-up
FR4
1 oz. Cu bottom layer
Nelco N-4000-13
εr=3.7 typ.
1 oz. Cu top layer
0.021 ± 0.002
Finished Board
Thickness
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Mechanical Information
Package Marking and Dimensions
Marking: Part number – AP561-F
Lot code – XXXX
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Except where noted, this part outline conforms to JEDEC standard MO-220, Issue E (Variation VGGC) for thermally enhanced
plastic very thin fine pitch quad flat no lead package (QFN).
3. Dimension and tolerance formats conform to ASME Y14.4M-1994.
4. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012.
PCB Mounting Pattern
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal.
3. Vias are required under the backside paddle of this device for proper RF/DC grounding and thermal dissipation. We
recommend a 0.35mm (#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25 mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance.
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Product Compliance Information
ESD Sensitivity Ratings
Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value: Passes ≥ 250 V to < 500 V
Test: Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114
ESD Rating: Class IV
Value: Passes 1000 V to <2000 V
Test: Charged Device Model (CDM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101
Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260 °C max. reflow
temperature) and tin/lead (245 °C max. reflow
temperature) soldering processes.
Contact plating: Annealed Matte Tin over Cu
RoHs Compliance
This part is compliant with EU 2002/95/EC RoHS
directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
This product also has the following attributes:
Lead Free
Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
Antimony Free
TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
PFOS Free
SVHC Free
MSL Rating
MSL Rating: Level 3
Test: 260°C convection reflow
Standard: JEDEC Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
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