QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) General Description The QPA9801 is a balanced amplifier module with embedded hybrid couplers to convert to single ended input and output ports. The module has an enable pin to allow for shutting down of the amplifier. The module requires minimal external components which are VCC choke inductors, decoupling caps and resistors for bias control. The QPA9801 provides 26 dBm P1dB with 20 dB gain and 42 dBm OIP3 across a wide frequency range of 1805-2400 MHz to cover the 3GPP Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 23 and 30. The linear driver amplifier is targeted for use in wireless infrastructure where high linearity, medium power and high integration is required. The balanced amplifier configuration provides very good input and output VSWR and is especially ideal as the output stage in a macrocell transceiver board that connects to the high power amplifier (HPA) board through a long cable or microstrip trace. The QPA9801 is packaged in a small 5x 5mm leadless package that is internally matched to 50 on all RF ports. Functional Block Diagram 16 Pad 5x5mm leadless SMT Package Product Features 1805-2400 MHz Balanced Amplifier with integrated 3 dB hybrids Internally Matched 50 Input / Output Shutdown Mode with 1.8V logic control 20 dB Gain +41.6 dBm OIP3 +26.4 dBm P1dB Good gain flatness across Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 23, 30 Applications Wireless Infrastructure Macro BTS Transceivers Booster Amps, Repeaters Ordering Information Part No. Description QPA9801TR13 2,500 pieces on a 13" reel (standard) QPA9801SR 100 pieces on a 7" reel QPA9801PCB401 1805 - 2400MHz Evaluation Board Top View Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 1 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Rating Parameter Min Typ Max Units Device Voltage (VCC) +3.30 +5 +5.25 V +22 dBm Enable (High) +1.17 +1.8 +3.6 V +6 V Enable (Low) 0 +0.63 V -40 +105 C +190 C -40 to +150C Storage Temperature RF Input Power, CW, 50, T=25C Supply Voltage (VCC) Enable Voltage (Enable) +5.5 V TCASE Tj for >106 hours MTTF 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. Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Parameter Conditions(1) Min Operational Frequency Range Test Frequency 18.5 Units MHz 20 MHz 21.5 dB Fc 100 MHz 0.1 dB Fc 250 MHz 0.3 dB Fc 350 MHz 0.6 dB 1.0 dB +38.5 +41.6 dBm +25.0 Fc 500 MHz Output IP3 Max 2400 2140 Gain Gain Slope (peak to peak) Typ 1805 Pin =-7 dBm/tone, f =1 MHz Output P1dB +26.4 dBm Noise Figure 1.5 dB Input Return Loss 23 dB Output Return Loss 25 dB Control Current VCC_CTRL1 (Pin 6) 2 Total Current 296 mA 360 mA Rise time From Enable to 90% RF 24 nS Fall time From Disable to 10% RF 70 nS Thermal Resistance, jc Module (channel to case) 16.2 C/W Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC=VCC_CTRL1 = +5.0V, Enable = +1.8V, Temp=+25C, 50 system. Logic Table Parameter High Low Enable Active Shutdown Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 2 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 (R) 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier Application Circuit Schematic and Layout Bill of Material - QPA9801PCB4B01 Reference Des. n/a U1 L3, L5 Value Description n/a Printed Circuit Board n/a 1/4 Watt Balanced Amplfier 68 nH Manuf. Qorvo Inductor, wire wound Coilcraft R1, L4 0 Resistor, Chip, Jumper Various C3, C6 1 uF Capacitor, Chip, 10%, 10V, X5R Various Capacitor, Chip, NPO, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG DNI Various C5 C4 100 pF Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 3 of 11 - Part Number QPA9801 0402CS-68NXGRW www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Typical Performance Parameter Conditions(1) Typical Value Frequency Gain Gain Slope (peak to peak) Units 1840 1960 2140 2350 MHz 20.1 20.2 20.2 19.9 dB Fc 100 MHz 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.4 dB Fc 250 MHz 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.9 dB Fc 350 MHz 0.7 0.5 0.6 1.3 dB Fc 500 MHz 1.1 0.8 1.0 2.2 dB 20 23 22 22 dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 27 25 21 22 dB +42.0 +41.1 +40.0 +38.7 dBm Output P1dB +26.4 +26.7 +26.4 +26.1 dBm Noise Figure 1.7 1.5 1.5 1.9 dB Output IP3 Pout =+12 dBm/tone, f =1 MHz Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = VCC_CTRL1 = +5.0V, Enable = +1.8V, Temp.=+25C Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 4 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Performance Plots Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = VCC_CTRL1 = +5V, Enable = +1.8 V, Temp.=+25C Gain vs. Frequency 22 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Vcc = +5.0 V Vcc = +5.0 V -5 21 -5 -40C 19 -40C +25C -10 +85C |S22| (dB) |S11| (dB) 20 -40C +25C -10 |S21| (dB) Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Vcc = +5.0 V +105C -15 +85C +105C -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 +25C 18 +85C +105C 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 -30 1300 2700 1500 1700 Frequency (MHz) 2300 2500 -30 1300 2700 OIP3 (dBm) 40 -40C 35 40 -40C 35 2300 2500 40 -40C 35 25C 85C 85C 85C 105C 105C 13 105C 30 10 14 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 Pout (dBm/tone) P1dB vs Frequency 2700 Freq = 2140 MHz 25C Pout (dBm/tone) 28 2100 Vcc = +5.0V 30 12 1900 25C 30 11 1700 OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 45 Freq = 1960 MHz Vcc = +5.0V 10 1500 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 45 Freq = 1840 MHz Vcc = +5.0V OIP3 (dBm) 2100 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 45 1900 OIP3 (dBm) 17 1300 Noise Figure vs Frequency 2.5 13 14 Pout (dBm/tone) OIP3 vs. Pout/tone 45 QPA9801 Temp.=+25C 26 25 -40C 25C 24 1.5 40 F = 2300 MHz 35 F = 2350 MHz 1.0 F = 2400 MHz 85C Vcc = +5.0V 23 1800 2.0 OIP3 (dBm) Noise Figure (dB) P1dB (dBm) 27 1850 1900 Vcc = +5.0V 105C 1950 2000 2050 2100 2150 2200 0.5 1800 Frequency (MHz) Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice -40C 25C 85C 105C 30 1850 1900 1950 2000 2050 Frequency (MHz) - 5 of 11 - 2100 2150 2200 10 11 12 13 14 Pout/Tone (dBm) www.qorvo.com QPA9801 (R) 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier Typical Performance - VCC = +3.6 V Parameter Conditions(1) Typical Value Frequency Gain Gain Slope (peak to peak) Units 1840 1960 2140 MHz dB 20.1 20.2 20.2 Fc 100 MHz 0.2 0.1 0.1 Fc 250 MHz 0.5 0.3 0.3 dB Fc 350 MHz 0.7 0.5 0.5 dB Fc 500 MHz 1.1 0.8 1.0 dB 20 23 22 dB Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 27 26 24 dB +37.0 +37.0 +37.0 dBm Output P1dB +23.0 +23.3 +23.1 dBm Noise Figure 1.6 1.5 1.4 dB Output IP3 Pout =+12 dBm/tone, f =1 MHz Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = VCC_CTRL1 = +3.6V, Enable = +1.8V, Temp.=+25C Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 6 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Performance Plots - VCC = +3.6 V Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = VCC_CTRL1 = +3.6V, Enable = +1.8 V, Temp.=+25C Gain vs. Frequency 22 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Vcc = +3.6 V Vcc = +3.6 V -5 21 -5 -40C 19 -40C +25C -10 +85C |S22| (dB) |S11| (dB) 20 -40C +25C -10 |S21| (dB) Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Vcc = +3.6 V +105C -15 +85C +105C -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 +25C 18 +85C +105C 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 -30 1300 2700 1500 1700 Frequency (MHz) 2100 2500 OIP3 (dBm) -40C 30 Vcc = +3.6V 25C 85C 85C 13 2100 Vcc = +3.6V 14 2500 2700 35 -40C 30 25C 85C Vcc = +3.6V 105C 105C 25 10 11 Pout (dBm/tone) 12 13 14 Pout (dBm/tone) P1dB vs Frequency 2300 Freq = 2140 MHz 25 12 1900 OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 40 -40C 30 25C 25 25 1700 Frequency (MHz) 35 105C 11 1500 Freq = 1960 MHz 35 10 -30 1300 2700 OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 40 Freq = 1840 MHz OIP3 (dBm) 2300 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature 40 1900 OIP3 (dBm) 17 1300 10 11 12 13 14 Pout (dBm/tone) Noise Figure vs Frequency 2.5 Noise Figure (dB) P1dB (dBm) 24 23 22 -40C 85C Vcc = +3.6V 20 1800 1.5 1.0 25C 21 2.0 1850 1900 Vcc = +3.6V 105C 1950 2000 2050 2100 2150 2200 0.5 1800 Frequency (MHz) Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice 1850 1900 -40C 1950 25C 2000 2050 85C 105C 2100 2150 2200 Frequency (MHz) - 7 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Application Note - Reduced Bias Performance The QPA9801 can be configured to be operated with lower bias current either by lowering VCC_CTRL1 or by replacing L4 with a resistor and leaving VCC_CTRL1 = VCC. Typical performance is displayed below for various quiescent current settings. Typical Performance - Reduced Bias VCC_CTRL1 (V) ICQ (mA) NF (dB) P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 4.8 250 1.5 +25.9 +42.0 4.6 240 1.5 +25.8 +41.6 4.3 230 1.5 +25.7 +41.0 4.1 220 1.5 +25.4 +40.6 3.9 210 1.5 +25.3 +40.2 3.7 200 1.5 +25.2 +39.7 Frequency = 2140 MHz Performance Plot Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC = +5.0V, Enable = +1.8 V, Temp. = +25 C Gain vs. Frequency 22 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Temp.=+25C Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Temp.=+25C -5 ! QPC9801_210MA ! QPC9801_200MA ! QPC9801_220MA ! QPC9801_210MA 20 19 18 17 1300 1500 ! QPC9801_200MA ! QPC9801_210MA ! QPC9801_220MA ! QPC9801_230MA ! QPC9801_240MA ! QPC9801_250MA 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 ! QPC9801_230MA ! QPC9801_240MA -15 ! QPC9801_250MA ! QPC9801_250MA -20 -25 -25 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 ! QPC9801_240MA -15 -20 -30 1300 ! QPC9801_230MA -10 ! QPC9801_220MA |S22| (dB) |S11| (dB) Gain (dB) -10 -30 1300 1500 1700 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs Frequency 45 Temp.=+25C ! QPC9801_200MA -5 21 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 Frequency (MHz) P1dB vs Frequency 27 Temp.=+25C Temp.=+25C 40 P1dB (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 26 Icq = 250mA Icq = 240mA 35 Icq = 230mA Icq = 220mA 25 Icq = 250mA Icq = 240mA 24 Icq = 210mA Icq = 230mA Icq = 220mA Icq = 210mA Icq = 200mA Icq = 200mA 30 1850 1950 2050 2150 2250 2350 23 1850 Frequency (MHz) Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice 1950 2050 2150 2250 2350 Frequency (MHz) - 8 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 (R) 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier Pin Configuration and Description Top View Pad No. Label Description 1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14 2 5 6 8 11 13 15 16 Backside Paddle GND RFin Enable VCC_CTRL1 VCC_A RFout VCC_B NC VCC_CTRL2 RF and DC Ground RF Input; Internally 50 matched Enable pin to turn off amplifiers, 1- ON, 0 - OFF Supply Voltage for control circuitry Supply Voltage to Amplifier A RF Output; Internally 50 matched Supply Voltage to Amplifier B Not connected Not connected RF/DC ground. See PCB Mounting Pattern for suggested footprint. Evaluation Board PCB Information PC Board Layout PCB Material (stackup): 1/2 oz. Cu top layer 0.008 inch FR-4 1 oz. Cu middle layer 1 .012 inch FR-4 1 oz. Cu middle layer 2 0.008 inch FR-4 1/2 oz. Cu bottom layer Finished board thickness is 0.034.003 Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 9 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 (R) 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier Package Marking and Dimensions Marking: Part Number - QPA9801 QPA9801 TraceCode Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees. 2. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012. 3. Contact plating: Au over Ni 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. Data Sheet February 21, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 10 of 11 - www.qorvo.com QPA9801 1805 - 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier (R) Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard ESD-Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1A ESDA/JEDEC JS-001-2012 ESD-Charged Device Model (CDM) Class C3 JEDEC JESD22-C101F MSL-Moisture Sensitivity Level Level 3 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device Solderability Compatible with both lead-free (260C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245C max. reflow temp.) soldering processes. Solder profiles available upon request. Contact plating: Electrolytic plated Au over Ni 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: Product uses RoHS Exemption 7c-I to meet RoHS Compliance requirements Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine) Antimony Free TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free PFOS Free SVHC Free Qorvo Green Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Tel: 1-844-890-8163 Web: www.qorvo.com Email: customer.support@qorvo.com For technical questions and application information: Email: appsupport@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. 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