NLB-310 NLB-310Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 10GHz CASCADABLE BROADBAND GaAs MMIC AMPLIFIER DC TO 10GHz RoHS Compliant & Pb-Free Product Package Style: Micro-X, 4-Pin, Plastic Features GND 4 Reliable, Low-Cost HBT Design 12.7dB Gain, +12.6dBm P1dB@2GHz High P1dB of +14.9dBm@6.0GHz and +13.1dBm@10.0GHz Single Power Supply Operation 50 I/O Matched for High Freq. Use MARKING - N6 RF IN 3 RF OUT 2 GND Applications 1 Functional Block Diagram Narrow and Broadband Commercial and Military Radio Designs Linear and Saturated Amplifiers Gain Stage or Driver Amplifiers for MWRadio/Optical Designs (PTP/PMP/ LMDS/UNII/VSAT/WLAN/Cellular/DWDM) Product Description The NLB-310 cascadable broadband InGaP/GaAs MMIC amplifier is a lowcost, high-performance solution for general purpose RF and microwave amplification needs. This 50 gain block is based on a reliable HBT proprietary MMIC design, providing unsurpassed performance for small-signal applications. Designed with an external bias resistor, the NLB-310 provides flexibility and stability. The NLB-310 is packaged in a low-cost, surface-mount plastic package, providing ease of assembly for high-volume tape-and-reel requirements. Ordering Information NLB-310Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 10GHz NLB-310 NLB-310-T1 NLB-310-E NBB-X-K1 Cascadable Broadband GaAs MMIC Amplifier DC to 10GHz Tape & Reel, 1000 Pieces Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Extended Frequency InGaP Amp Designer's Tool Kit Optimum Technology Matching(R) Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT 9 SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT RF MEMS 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. Rev A9 DS080725 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 NLB-310 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit RF Input Power +20 dBm Power Dissipation 300 mW Device Current 70 mA Channel Temperature 200 C Operating Temperature -45 to +85 C Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. Parameter Min. Specification Typ. Max. Caution! ESD sensitive device. 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. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). Unit Overall Small Signal Power Gain, S21 VD =+4.6V, ICC =50mA, Z0 =50, TA =+25C 12.0 8.5 Gain Flatness, GF Input VSWR Output VSWR Output Power @ -1dB Compression, P1dB Noise Figure, NF Third Order Intercept, IP3 12.7 dB f=0.1GHz to 1.0GHz 10.7 dB f=1.0GHz to 4.0GHz 10.0 dB f=4.0GHz to 6.0GHz 9.7 dB f=6.0GHz to 10.0GHz 9.6 dB f=10.0GHz to 12.0GHz 0.3 dB f=5.0GHz to 10.0GHz 1.6:1 f=0.1GHz to 4.0GHz 1.75:1 f=4.0GHz to 7.0GHz 1.6:1 f=7.0GHz to 11.0GHz 1.5:1 f=0.1GHz to 4.0GHz 1.8:1 f=4.0GHz to 7.0GHz 1.6:1 f=7.0GHz to 11.0GHz 12.6 dBm f=2.0GHz 14.9 dBm f=6.0GHz 13.1 dBm f=10.0GHz 5.0 dB f=3.0GHz +28.9 dBm +27.9 Reverse Isolation, S12 Device Voltage, VD Gain Temperature Coefficient, GT/T Condition -17 4.4 4.6 -0.0015 f=2.0GHz f=6.0GHz dB 4.8 f=0.1GHz to 20.0GHz V dB/C MTTF versus Temperature @ ICC =50mA Case Temperature 85 C Junction Temperature 125 C >1,000,000 hours 174 C/W MTTF Thermal Resistance JC 2 of 8 J T - T CASE --------------------------- = JC ( C Watt ) V D I CC 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Rev A9 DS080725 NLB-310 Pin 1 Function RF IN 2 GND 3 RF OUT Description Interface Schematic RF input pin. This pin is NOT internally DC blocked. A DC blocking capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most applications. DC coupling of the input is not allowed, because this will override the internal feedback loop and cause temperature instability. Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short and connect immediately to ground plane. RF output and bias pin. Biasing is accomplished with an external series resistor and choke inductor to VCC. The resistor is selected to set the DC current into this pin to a desired level. The resistor value is determined by the following equation: ( V CC - V DEVICE ) R = ------------------------------------------I CC RF OUT RF IN Care should also be taken in the resistor selection to ensure that the current into the part never exceeds maximum datasheet operating current over the planned operating temperature. This means that a resistor between the supply and this pin is always required, even if a supply near 5.0V is available, to provide DC feedback to prevent thermal runaway. Because DC is present on this pin, a DC blocking capacitor, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most applications. The supply side of the bias network should also be well bypassed. 4 GND Same as pin 2. B D 4M A C N5 1 2 3 4 5 E 6 0.08 S Min. A B C D E F G H J K L M N 0.535 REF. 2.39 2.54 2.69 0.436 0.510 0.586 2.19 2.34 2.49 1.91 2.16 2.41 1.32 1.52 1.72 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.535 0.660 0.785 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.85 0.95 1.05 4.53 4.68 4.83 4.73 4.88 5.03 MILLIMETERS Nom. Max. INCHES Min. Nom. Max. 0.021 REF. 0.094 0.100 0.106 0.017 0.020 0.023 0.086 0.092 0.098 0.075 0.085 0.095 0.052 0.060 0.068 0.004 0.006 0.008 0.021 0.026 0.031 0.002 0.004 0.006 0.025 0.029 0.033 0.033 0.037 0.041 0.178 0.184 0.190 0.186 0.192 0.198 NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters, and the dimensions in inches are for reference only. H F Gauge Plane Seating Plane 1J G S L3 Rev A9 DS080725 Symbol Package Drawing 2 0.1 Kx3 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 NLB-310 Typical Bias Configuration Application notes related to biasing circuit, device footprint, and thermal considerations are available on request. VCC RCC 4 L choke (optional) 1 In 3 Out C block C block 2 VDEVICE Recommended Bias Resistor Values Supply Voltage, VCC (V) 8 10 12 15 20 Bias Resistor, RCC () 60 100 140 200 300 4 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. Rev A9 DS080725 NLB-310 Extended Frequency InGaP Amplifier Designer's Tool Kit NBB-X-K1 This tool kit was created to assist in the design-in of the RFMD NBB- and NLB-series InGap HBT gain block amplifiers. Each tool kit contains the following. * * * * 5 each NBB-300, NBB-310 and NBB-400 Ceramic Micro-X Amplifiers 5 each NLB-300, NLB-310 and NLB-400 Plastic Micro-X Amplifiers 2 Broadband Evaluation Boards and High Frequency SMA Connectors Broadband Bias Instructions and Specification Summary Index for ease of operation Rev A9 DS080725 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 NLB-310 Tape and Reel Dimensions All Dimensions in Millimeters T A O B S D F 14.732 mm (7") REEL ITEMS Plastic, Micro-X SYMBOL SIZE (mm) SIZE (inches) B 178 +0.25/-4.0 7.0 +0.079/-0.158 Diameter FLANGE Thickness HUB T 18.4 MAX 0.724 MAX Space Between Flange Outer Diameter F O 12.8 +2.0 76.2 REF 0.50 +0.08 3.0 REF Spindle Hole Diameter S Key Slit Width A 1.5 MIN 0.059 MIN Key Slit Diameter D 20.2 MIN 0.795 MIN 13.716 +0.5/-0.2 0.540 +0.020/-0.008 LEAD 1 N3 N3 N3 N3 User Direction of Feed 4.0 All dimensions in mm 0.30 0.05 R0.3 MAX. SEE NOTE 1 2.00 0.05 5.0 +0.1 -0.0 A SEE NOTE 6 5.0 MIN. 1.75 5.50 0.05 B1 SEE NOTE 6 Bo Ko 3.0 A1 Ao 8.0 A 12.0 0.3 R0.3 TYP. SECTION A-A NOTES: 1. 10 sprocket hole pitch cumulative tolerance 0.2. 2. Camber not to exceed 1 mm in 100 mm. 3. Material: PS+C. 4. Ao and Bo measured on a plane 0.3 mm above the bottom of the pocket. 5. Ko measured from a plane on the inside bottom of the pocket to the surface of the carrier. 6. Pocket position relative to sprocket hole measured as true position of pocket, not pocket hole. 6 of 8 Ao = 7.0 MM A1 = 1.8 MM Bo = 7.0 MM B1 = 1.3 MM Ko = 2.1 MM 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 * For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support@rfmd.com. Rev A9 DS080725 NLB-310 S11 versus Frequency, Over Temperature S21 versus Frequency, Over Temperature 0.0 14.0 13.0 12.0 -5.0 11.0 10.0 9.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) -10.0 -15.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 -20.0 4.0 3.0 -25.0 S21, +25C S11, +25C 2.0 S21, -40C S11, -40C 1.0 S11, +85C -30.0 S21, +85C 0.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 0.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Frequency (GHz) 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 Frequency (GHz) S12 versus Frequency, Over Temperature S22 versus Frequency, Over Temperature 0.0 0.0 S12, +25C -2.0 S12, -40C -5.0 S12, +85C -4.0 -10.0 -6.0 -15.0 S22 (dB) S12 (dB) -8.0 -10.0 -12.0 -20.0 -25.0 -14.0 -30.0 -16.0 S22, +25C S22, -40C S22, +85C -35.0 -18.0 -20.0 -40.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 0.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Output P1dB versus Frequency, Over Temperature 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 Noise Figure versus Frequency at +25C 16.0 8.0 14.0 7.0 12.0 6.0 Noise Figure (dB) Output P1dB (dBm) 5.0 Frequency (GHz) 10.0 8.0 6.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 25C 2.0 1.0 40C 85C 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 Frequency (GHz) Rev A9 DS080725 8.0 10.0 12.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 Frequency (GHz) 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 NLB-310 Note: The s-parameter gain results shown include device performance as well as evaluation board and connector loss variations. The insertion losses of the evaluation board and connectors are as follows: 1GHz to 4GHz=-0.06dB 5GHz to 9GHz=-0.22dB 10GHz to 14GHz=-0.50dB 15GHz to 20GHz=-1.08dB 8 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. Rev A9 DS080725