TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Datasheet: Rev M 06-12-15
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Applications
Repeaters
Mobile Infrastructure
LTE / WCDMA / CDMA / EDGE
General Purpose Wireless
Product Features
20-4000 MHz
20.5 dB Gain at 1900 MHz
1.3 dB Noise Figure at 1900 MHz
+37 dBm Output IP3
50 Ohm Cascadable Gain Block
Unconditionally Stable
High Input Power Capability
+5 V Single Supply, 85mA Current
3x3 mm QFN Package
16 Pin 3x3 mm QFN Package
Functional Block Diagram
7 865
14 131516
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
Backside Pad - RF/DC GND
Pin 1 Reference Mark
N/C
RF In
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF Out / VDD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Ordering Information
Description
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TQP3M9018-PCB_IF
50-500 MHz Evaluation Board
TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
0.5-4 GHz Evaluation Board
Standard T/R size = 2500 pieces on a 7” reel
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Label
2
RF In
11
RF Out / VDD
All Other Pins
N/C
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
General Description
The TQP3M9018 is a cascadable, high linearity gain
block amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package. At
1.9 GHz, this amplifier typically provides 20.5 dB gain,
+37 dBm output IP3 and 1.3 dB noise figure while only
drawing 85 mA current. The device is housed in a lead-
free / green / RoHS-compliant industry-standard 16-pin
3x3mm QFN package.
The TQP3M9018 has the benefit of having high gain
across a broad range of frequencies while also providing
very low noise. This allows the device to be used in both
receiver and transmitter chains for high performance
systems. The amplifier is internally matched using a high
performance E-pHEMT process and requires only an
external RF choke and blocking/bypass capacitors for
operation from a single +5 V supply. The internal active
bias circuit also provides stable operation over bias and
temperature variations.
The TQP3M9018 covers the 0.02-4 GHz frequency band
and is targeted for wireless infrastructure or other
applications requiring high linearity and/or low noise
figure.
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Datasheet: Rev M 06-12-15
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Supply Voltage (VDD)
+3.0
+5.0
+5.25
V
TCASE
−40
+105
°C
Tj for >106 hours MTTF
+190
°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
−65 to 150°C
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25°C
+23 dBm
Supply Voltage (VDD)
+7 V
Reverse Supply Voltage
-0.3 V
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, Temp.=+25°C, 50 Ω system
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operational Frequency Range
20
4000
MHz
Test Frequency
1900
MHz
Gain
19
20.5
22
dB
Input Return Loss
16
dB
Output Return Loss
19
dB
Output P1dB
+21
dBm
Output IP3
Pout=+3 dBm/tone, ∆f = 1 MHz
+33
+37
dBm
Noise Figure
1.3
dB
Current, IDD
85
100
mA
Thermal Resistance, θjc
Module (junction to case)
38.7
°C/W
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Datasheet: Rev M 06-12-15
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
TQP3M9018-PCB_RF Evaluation Board (500−4000 MHz)
U1
C2
L2
C6
B1
C1
J3J4
U1 J2
RF
Output
J4 GND
J3 VDD
1
2
3
J1
RF
Input
L2 C6C2
C1
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. Components shown on the silkscreen but not on the schematic are not used.
3. B1 (0 Ω jumper) is not shown on the schematic and may be replaced with copper trace in the target application layout.
4. The recommended component values are dependent upon the frequency of operation.
5. All components are of 0603 size unless otherwise specified.
Bill of Material − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Reference Des.
Value
Description
Manuf.
Part Number
n/a
n/a
Printed Circuit Board
TriQuint
1076342
U1
n/a
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TriQuint
TQP3M9018
C2, C6
100 pF
CAP, 0603, 5%, 100V, NPO/COG
various
C1
0.01 uF
CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, X7R
various
L2
68 nH
IND, 0603, 5%
CoilCraft
0603CS-68NXJL
B1
0 Ω
RES, 0603
various
L1, D1, C3, C4
DNP
n/a
n/a
n/a
Note: Performances can be optimized at frequency of interest by using recommended component values shown in the table below.
Inductors are wirewound Coilcraft.
Reference
Designation
Frequency (MHz)
50
200
500
2000
2500
3500
C2, C6
0.01 uF
1000 pF
100 pF
22 pF
22 pF
22 pF
L2
470 nH
220 nH
82 nH
22 nH
18 nH
15 nH
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Typical Performance − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, IDD=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
Parameter
Typical Value
Units
Frequency
500
900
1900
2700
3500
4000
MHz
Gain
22.4
21.9
20.5
19.5
18.2
17
dB
Input Return Loss
10
11
16.6
30.5
12.7
8
dB
Output Return Loss
9
10
19
16
16.6
18
dB
Output P1dB
+21.4
+21.4
+21
+20.2
+19.8
+19.2
dBm
OIP3 (1)
+38.4
+37.5
+37
+35.3
+34.7
+34.4
dBm
Noise figure (2)
1.1
1.1
1.3
1.6
2
2.5
dB
Notes:
1. OIP3 measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz.
2. Noise figure data listed in the table above includes PCB losses. ~0.1dB @ 2 GHz.
Performance Plots − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, IDD=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
16
18
20
22
24
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
S11 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
S11 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
S22 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
0
1
2
3
4
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Noise Figure (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Performance Plots − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, IDD=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
25
30
35
40
45
02468
OIP3 (dBm)
Pout/tone (dBm)
OIP3 vs. Pout/tone over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
Frequency = 1900 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
18
20
22
24
26
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
70
75
80
85
90
-40 -15 10 35 60 85
Idd (mA)
Temperature (°C)
Idd vs. Temperature
Temp.=+25°C
CW Signal
25
30
35
40
45
34567
OIP3 (dBm)
Vdd (Volts)
OIP3 vs. Vdd
900 MHz
1900 MHz
Temp.=+25°C
10
15
20
25
30
34567
P1dB (dBm)
Vdd (Volts)
P1dB vs. Vdd
900 MHz
1900 MHz
Temp.=+25°C
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3 4 5 6 7
Noise Figure (dB)
Vdd (Volts)
Noise Figure vs. Vdd
1900 MHz
900 MHz
Temp.=+25°C
65
70
75
80
85
90
34567
Idd (mA)
Vdd (Volts)
Idd vs. Vdd
Temp.=+25°C
CW Signal
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
TQP3M9018-PCB_IF Evaluation Board (50−500 MHz)
U1
C2
L2
C6
B1
C1
J3J4
U1 J2
RF
Output
J4 GND
J3 VDD
1
2
3
J1
RF
Input
L2 C6C2
C1
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. Components shown on the silkscreen but not on the schematic are not used.
3. B1 (0 Ω jumper) is not shown on the schematic and may be replaced with copper trace in the target application layout.
4. The recommended component values are dependent upon the frequency of operation.
5. All components are of 0603 size unless stated on the schematic.
Bill of Material − TQP3M9018-PCB_IF
Reference Des.
Value
Description
Manuf.
Part Number
n/a
n/a
Printed Circuit Board
TriQuint
1076342
U1
n/a
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TriQuint
TQP3M9018
C2, C6
1000 pF
CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, X7R
various
C1
0.01 uF
CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, X7R
various
L2
330 nH
IND, 0603, 5%
CoilCraft
0603CS-R33XJL
B1
0 Ω
RES, 0603
various
L1, D1, C3, C4
DNP
n/a
n/a
n/a
Note: Performances can be optimized at frequency of interest by using recommended component values shown in the table below.
Inductors are wirewound Coilcraft.
Reference
Designation
Frequency (MHz)
50
200
500
2000
2500
3500
C2, C6
0.01 uF
1000 pF
100 pF
22 pF
22 pF
22 pF
L2
470 nH
220 nH
82 nH
22 nH
18 nH
15 nH
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
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www.triquint.com / www.qorvo.com
RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
Typical Performance − TQP3M9018-PCB_IF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, IDD=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
Parameter
Conditions
Typical Values
Units
Frequency
70
100
200
500
MHz
Gain
23.2
23.2
22.9
22.3
dB
Input Return Loss
10
11
11
11
dB
Output Return Loss
9
9
10
10
dB
Output P1dB
+19.8
+20.2
+19.9
+19.9
dBm
OIP3
Pout = +3 dBm/tone, ∆f=1 MHz
+37
+37
+37
+37
dBm
Noise figure
1.2
1.1
0.8
1.1
dB
Performance Plots − TQP3M9018-PCB_IF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, Temp.= +25°C
16
18
20
22
24
26
0100 200 300 400 500
Gain (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Gain vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0100 200 300 400 500
S11 (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
S11 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0100 200 300 400 500
S22 (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
S22 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-20°C
-40°C
0
1
2
3
4
0100 200 300 400 500
Noise Figure (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
25
30
35
40
45
0100 200 300 400 500
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (MHz)
OIP3 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
14
16
18
20
22
0100 200 300 400 500
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (MHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Pin Configuration and Description
7 865
14 131516
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
Backside Pad - RF/DC GND
Pin 1 Reference Mark
N/C
RF In
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF Out / VDD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin No.
Label
Description
2
RF In
RF input matched to 50 ohms. External DC Block is required.
11
RF Out / VDD
RF output matched to 50 ohms. Bias voltage and external DC Block required.
All other pins
N/C
No internal connection. Provide grounded PCB land pads for optimal isolation
and mounting integrity.
Backside Pad
RF/DC GND
RF/DC ground. Use recommended via pattern to minimize inductance and
thermal resistance. See PCB Mounting Pattern.
Evaluation Board PCB Information
TriQuint PCB 1076342 Material and Stack-up
1 oz. Cu bottom layer
Nelco N-4000-13
Nelco N-4000-13
εr=3.9 typ.
Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu top layer
1 oz. Cu inner layer
1 oz. Cu inner layer
0.014"
0.014"
0.062" ± 0.006"
Finished Board
Thickness
50 ohm line dimensions: width = 0.029”, spacing = 0.035”
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Package Marking and Dimensions
Package Marking: Part number – 9018
Year/week/country code – YYWW
Lot code – aXXXX
Top View
Side View
Bottom View
3.00±0.05
3.00±0.05
.20 Ref.
0.000-0.050
PIN #1 IDENTIFICATION
CHAMFER 0.300 X 45°
1.70±0.05 Exp.DAP
0.23±0.05
0.50 Bsc
1.50
Ref.
1.70±0.05 Exp.DAP
0.85±0.05
Pin 1 Locator
Exposed Pad (EP)
0.38±0.05
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Dimension and tolerance formats conform to ASME Y14.4M-1994.
3. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012.
PCB Mounting Pattern
COMPONENT SIDE
3
0.30 (0.01) 16X 0.50 (0.02)
0.57 (0.02)
1.70 (0.07)
1.70 (0.07) Package Outline
0.25 (0.01)
0.10 (0.00)
0.50 (0.02)
0.50 (0.02)
1.00 (0.04)
5X Ø0.25 (0.01)
1.00 (0.04)
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in degrees.
2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal.
3. Ground/thermal vias are required for the proper operation of this device. We recommend a 0.35mm (#80/.0135")
diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside exposed pad (EP) solder attach for best electrical and thermal performance.
9018
YYWW
aXXXX
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
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 C3
Value: Passes ≥ 1000 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
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 1
Test: 260°C convection reflow
Standard: JEDEC Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
Contact Information
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about TriQuint:
Web: www.triquint.com Tel: +1.503.615.9000
Email: info-sales@tqs.com Fax: +1.503.615.8902
For technical questions and application information:
Email: sjcapplications.engineering@tqs.com
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