Agilent ACPM-7891
Tri-Band Power Amplifier Module
EGSM, DCS and PCS Multi-slot GPRS
Data Sheet
Description
The ACPM-7891 is a fully
matched tri-band EGSM/DCS/
PCS power amplifier module
designed on Agilent Technologies’
leading edge Enhancement Mode
PHEMT (E-pHEMT) process.
The ACPM-7891 has the highest
Power-added Efficiency (PAE) for
all three bands of operation in
the industry, enabling customers
to design handset, PDA and data
card with up to 15% longer
transmit or talk time.
The Agilent ACPM-7891 provides
a cost effective dual or tri-band
GSM PA solution with the addi-
tional benefit of excellent effi-
ciency enabling multi-slot GPRS
operation and extended transmit
time. The device is internally
matched to 50Ω and therefore an
effective design can be imple-
mented quickly with a few
additional capacitors for d.c.
blocking of the output ports and
bypassing of the supply pins.
Features
• Highest Power Added Efficiency in
the industry
•
Performance guaranteed for GPRS
Class 10 (2-Slot) transmit operation
• Broadband DCS/PCS match for flat
Pout and PAE
• Low harmonics
• Single 3.5 Volt supply (nominal)
• 50 Ohms input & output impedance
• Small SMT package 6 x 12 x 1.4 mm
Specifications
• 60% PAE at +35 dBm Pout for ESGM
• 56% PAE at +32.5 dBm Pout for
DCS 1800
• 56% PAE at +32.5 dBm Pout for
PCS 1900
Applications
• Cellular handsets
• Data modules for PDA
• Data cards for laptops
1
13 Gnd
12 Gnd
11 RF
out
DCS/PCS
10 Gnd
9 Gnd
8 Gnd
7
Gnd
6
RF
out
EGSM
5 Gnd
18
RF
in
DCS/PCS
RF
in
EGSM
V
dd1,2
DCS/PCS
19Gnd
20
21
V
dd1,2
Bypass
22Gnd
Gnd
23
V
dd1,2
Bypass
V
dd1,2
EGSM 24
25
26
Gnd
2
V
apc
EGSM
3
Gnd
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17 16 15 14
V
dd3
EGSM
Gnd
V
apc
DCS/PCS
Gnd
V
dd3
DCS/PCS
Pin Connections and
Package Marking
Notes:
Package marking provides orientation and
identification.
“YYWWDDLLLL” = Year, Week, Day and Lot
Code indicates the year, week, day and lot of
manufacture.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter Units Absolute Maximum
Vdd Supply Voltage V 6
Pin max Input Power dBm +10
Vapc Gain Control Voltage V 4
IDS Operating Case Temperature °C -30 to 90
TSTG Storage Temperature °C -40 to 125
Common Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions Vdd = +3.5V, a pulse width of 1154 µs and a duty cycle of 25% at a case temperature of +25°C unless otherwise stated.
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min Typ Max Units
Supply Voltage Vdd 2.7 3.5 5.3 V
Leakage Current Vapc= 0.06V Idd 20 µA
Control Voltage Range Vapc 0V
dd –0.3 V
Control Current Iapc 3mA
Nominal Input Impedance Zin 50 Ω
Nominal Output Impedance Zout 50 Ω
Rise And Fall Time Tr to (Pout1 – 0.5 dB) Vapc set to achieve Pout1 tr,tf12 µs
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EGSM Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions Vdd= +3.5V, a pulse width of 1154 µs and a duty cycle of 25% at a case temperature of +25°C unless otherwise stated.
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Range Fo880 900 915 MHz
Output Power Nominal Conditions Pin = +2 dBm Pout1 34.5 35 dBm
Vapc = 2.2V
Efficiency Pout=Pout1 PAE 55 60 %
Output Power in off mode Vapc = 0.2V, Pin = 4 dBm -40 -36 dBm
Input Power Pin 0 2 4 dBm
Input VSWR Pin = 0 dBm 1.5 2.5
Stability Vdd = 3.0 to 5.3V, No parasitic oscillation > -36 dBm
Pin = 0–4 dBm,
Pout ≤34.5 dBm,
Vapc ≤2.2V,
VSWR ≤8:1, all phases
Load mismatch robustness Vdd = 3.0 to 5.3V, No module damage or permanent degradation
Pin = 0–4 dBm,
Pout ≤34.5 dBm,
Vapc ≤2.2V,
VSWR ≤10:1, all phases
t = 20 sec
Second Harmonic Vdd = 3.5V 2Fo-5 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 34.5 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Third Harmonic Vdd = 3.5V 3Fo-5 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 34.5 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Fourth to Eighth Harmonics Vdd = 3.5V 4Fo-8Fo-10 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 34.5 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Noise Power F=925 to 935 MHz, Pn-72 dBm
Pout ≤34.0 dBm,
Pin = 0 dBm
RBW = 100 kHz
F = 925 to 960 MHz, Pn-82 dBm
Pout ≤34.0 dBm,
Pin = 0 dBm
RBW = 100 kHz
Band to Band Isolation Measured at DCS freq EGSM signal: -25 dBm
Vdd = 3.5V
Pin = +2 dBm
Pout = 34.5 dBm (fixed)
Control Slope (Peak) Pout = -5 dBm to Pout 400 dB/V
AM-AM Pin = 0–4 dBm 5 dB/dB
Pout = 6 dBm to Pout
AM-PM Pin = 0–4 dBm 6 deg/dB
Pout = 6 dBm to Pout
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DCS & PCS Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions Vdd= +3.5V, a pulse width of 1154 µs and a duty cycle of 25% at a case temperature of +25°C unless otherwise stated.
Parameter Test Conditions Symbol Min Typ Max Units
Frequency Range DCS Fo1710 1750 1785 MHz
PCS 1850 1880 1910
Output Power Nominal Conditions Pin = 2 dBm Pout1 32.0 32.5 dBm
Vapc = 2.2V
Efficiency Pout = Pout1 DCS PAE 50 56 %
PCS PAE 50 56
Output Power in off mode Vapc = 0.2V, Pin = 4 dBm -40 -36 dBm
Input Power Pin 0 2 4 dBm
Input VSWR Pin = 0 dBm 1.5 2.5
Stability Vdd = 3.0 to 5.3V, No parasitic oscillation > -36 dBm
Pin = 0–4 dBm,
Pout ≤32 dBm,
Vapc ≤2.2V,
VSWR ≤8:1, all phases
Load mismatch robustness Vdd = 5.3V, No module damage or permanent degradation
Pin = 0–4 dBm,
Pout ≤32 dBm,
Vapc ≤2.2V,
VSWR ≤10:1, all phases
t = 20 sec
Second Harmonic Vdd = 3.5V 2Fo-5 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 32 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Third Harmonic Vdd = 3.5V 3Fo-5 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 32 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Fourth to Eighth Harmonics Vdd = 3.5V 4Fo – 8Fo-10 dBm
Pin = 0 dBm
Pout = 32 dBm
Vapc = controlled for Pout
Noise Power F = 1805 to 1880 MHz, Pn-77 dBm
F = 1930 to 1990 MHz,
Pout ≤31.5 dBm,
Pin = 0 dBm
RBW = 100 kHz
Control Slope (Peak) Pout = -5 dBm to Pout1 350 dB/V
AM-AM Pin = 0 –4 dBm 5 dB/dB
Pout = 6 dBm to Pout1
AM-PM Pin = 0 –4 dBm 6 deg/dB
Pout = 6 dBm to Pout1
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GPRS Electrical Characteristics
Test conditions Vdd= +3.5V, a pulse width of 1154 µs and a duty cycle of 25% at a case temperature of +25°C unless otherwise stated.
Psat: Pin = 0 dBm; Vapc = 2.2V
Pout (dBm) PAE (%)
880 MHz 900 MHz 915 MHz 880 MHz 900 MHz 915 MHz
Class 8 (1-slot) 35.18 35.40 35.40 60.23 60.47 59.55
Class 10 (2-slot) 35.15 35.45 35.43 60.07 61.02 59.77
Class 12 (4-slot) 35.16 35.32 35.36 60.09 59.62 59.35
Psat: Pin = 0 dBm; Vapc = 2.2V
Pout (dBm) PAE (%)
1710 MHz 1750 MHz 1785 MHz 1710 MHz 1750 MHz 1785 MHz
Class 8 (1-slot) 33.00 33.08 33.12 59.00 59.19 59.62
Class 10 (2-slot) 33.00 33.08 33.10 59.35 59.42 59.40
Class 12 (4-slot) 33.00 33.08 33.10 59.35 59.42 59.40
Psat: Pin = 0 dBm; Vapc = 2.2V
Pout (dBm) PAE (%)
1850 MHz 1880 MHz 1910 MHz 1850 MHz 1880 MHz 1910 MHz
Class 8 (1-slot) 33.10 33.10 33.02 59.14 58.93 58.66
Class 10 (2-slot) 33.10 33.10 33.02 59.14 58.93 58.66
Class 12 (4-slot) 33.10 33.04 32.96 58.75 58.50 58.25
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Typical Performance
Test conditions: Vdd = +3.5V, case temperature of +25°C, and Zo=50 ohms unless otherwise stated.
Vdd (V)
Figure 1. PAE and Pout vs Vdd
(EGSM Band, Pin = 2 dBm, Vapc = 2.2V).
Pout (dBm)
2.7 3.1 3.7 3.9
PAE
Pout
3.32.9 3.5
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
PAE (%)
64
62
60
58
56
54
52
Vdd (V)
Figure 2. PAE and Pout vs Vdd
(DCS 1750 MHz, Pin = 2 dBm, Vapc = 2.2V).
Pout (dBm)
2.7 3.1 3.7 3.93.32.9 3.5
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
PAE (%)
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
PAE
Pout
Vdd (V)
Figure 3. PAE and Pout vs Vdd
(PCS 1880 MHz, Pin = 2 dBm, Vapc = 2.2V).
Pout (dBm)
2.7 3.1 3.7 3.93.32.9 3.5
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
PAE (%)
58
56
54
52
50
48
46
PAE
Pout
Vapc (V)
Figure 4. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(EGSM Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.251.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Idd
Pout
Vapc (V)
Figure 5. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(DCS 1750 MHz, Pin= 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.251.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Idd
Pout
Vapc (V)
Figure 6. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(PCS 1880 MHz, Pin= 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.251.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Idd
Pout
Vapc (V)
Figure 7. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(Vdd EGSM Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.0V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.25
Idd
Pout
1.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
2000
1800
1600
1400
1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
Vapc (V)
Figure 8. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(DCS 1750 MHz, Pin = 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.0V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.25
Idd
Pout
1.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Vapc (V)
Figure 9. Pout and Idd vs Vapc
(PCS 1880 MHz, Pin = 0 dBm, Vdd = 3.0V).
Pout (dBm)
0.75 1.25 2.251.75
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
Idd (mA)
1000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Idd
Pout
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Typical Performance, continued
Test conditions: Vdd = +3.5V, case temperature of +25°C, and Zo=50 ohms unless otherwise stated.
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 10. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(EGSM Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 34.5 dBm,
Vdd = 3.5V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
880 890 915895885 910905900
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 11. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(DCS Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 32 dBm,
Vdd = 3.5V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
1710 1730 17401720 1770 178017601750
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 12. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(PCS Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 32 dBm,
Vdd = 3.5V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
1850 1960 1870 1900 1910
1890
1880
-25
-28
-31
-34
-37
-40
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 13. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(EGSM Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 34.5 dBm,
Vdd = 3.0V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
880 890
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
895885 910 915905900
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 14. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(DCS Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 32 dBm,
Vdd = 3.0V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
1710 1730 17401720 1770 178017601750
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 15. 2nd and 3rd Harmonic Performance
(PCS Band, Pin = 0 dBm, Pout = 32 dBm,
Vdd = 3.0V).
HARMONICS (dBm)
1850 1870 18801860 1900 19101890
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
2nd Fo
3rd Fo
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 16. Isolation Performance
(EGSM Band, Pin = 4 dBm, Vapc = 0.2V).
ISOLATION (dBm)
880 890 895885 910 915905900
-51
-52
-52
-53
-53
-54
-54
-55
-55
3.0V
3.5V
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 17. Isolation Performance
(DCS Band, Pin = 4 dBm, Vapc = 0.2V).
ISOLATION (dBm)
1710 1730 1740
1720 1770 178017601750
-40
-41
-42
-43
-44
-45
3.0V
3.5V
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 18. Isolation Performance
(PCS Band, Pin=4 dBm, Vapc=0.2V).
ISOLATION (dBm)
1850 1870 18801860 1900 19101890
-36
-37
-38
-39
-40
-41
3.0V
3.5V
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Typical Performance, continued
Test conditions: Vdd = +3.5V, case temperature of +25°C, and Zo=50 ohms unless otherwise stated.
Vapc (V)
Figure 19. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(EGSM band, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.95 1.45 2.45
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
1.95
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Vapc (V)
Figure 20. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(DCS 1750 MHz, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.70 1.20 2.201.70
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
Vapc (V)
Figure 21. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(PCS 1880 MHz, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.90 1.40 2.401.90
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
Vapc (V)
Figure 22. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(EGSM band, Vdd = 3.0V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.95 1.45 2.451.95
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
Vapc (V)
Figure 23. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(DCS 1750 MHz, Vdd = 3.0V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.90 1.40 2.401.90
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
Vapc (V)
Figure 24. Pout/Vapc and Idd/Vapc vs. Vapc
(PCS 1880 MHz, Vdd = 3.5V).
Pout/Vapc (dB/V)
0.90 1.40 2.401.90
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
Idd/Vapc (mA/V)
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
Idd/Vapc
Pout/Vapc
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Pin Description Table
No. Function Description Notes
1 Gnd
2 Vapc EGSM EGSM Control Voltage See datasheet Figure 4
3 Gnd
4 Vdd3 EGSM EGSM Supply 3rd stage 3.5V nominal – output stage, bypass with 0.033 µF//220 pF[1]
5 Gnd
6 Gnd
7 RFout EGSM EGSM Output 50Ω nominal, external d.c. blocking required – 33 pF
8 Gnd
9 Gnd
10 Gnd
11 RFout DCS/PCS DCS/PCS Output 50Ω nominal, external d.c. blocking required – 33 pF
12 Gnd
13 Gnd
14 Vdd3 DCS/PCS DCS/PCS Supply 3rd stage 3.5V nominal – output stage, bypass with 0.033 µF//27 pF[1]
15 Gnd
16 Vapc DCS/PCS DCS/PCS Control voltage See datasheet Figure 5 (DCS) and Figure 6 (PCS)
17 Gnd
18 RFin DCS/PCS DCS/PCS Input +2dBm GMSK, 50Ω nominal, internally d.c. blocked
19 Gnd
20 Vdd1,2 DCS/PCS DCS/PCS Supply 1st and 2nd stages 3.5V nominal – driver stages, bypass with 0.033 µF
21 Vdd1,2 Bypass DCS/PCS 1st and 2nd stage bypassing bypass with 12 pF
22 Gnd
23 Vdd1,2 Bypass EGSM 1st and 2nd stage bypassing bypass with 220 pF
24 Vdd1,2 EGSM EGSM Supply 1st and 2nd stages 3.5V nominal – driver stages, bypass with 0.033 µF
25 Gnd
26 RFin EGSM EGSM Input +2 dBm GMSK, 50W nominal, internally d.c. blocked
Note:
1. In addition a 2.2 µF capacitor should be connected to pins 4 and 14 or alternatively star connections can be made from a single 2,2 µF capacitor keeping
the connection distances as short as possible.
C7
4
7C8 EGSM RFout
1Vdd
Vdd
14
DCS/PCS RFin 18
20
C2
Vdd
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11 C11 DCS/PCS RFout
C9
C13
21
C3
23
C4
24
C5
C14
EGSM RFin 26
Component
Label
C2
C3
C4
C5
C7
C8
C9
C11
C13
C14
Component
Value
.033 µF
12 pF
220 pF
.033 µF
220 pF
33 pF
.033 µF
33 pF
.033 µF
27 pF
Demo Board Schematic for PA Only
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Ordering Information
Part Number No. of Devices Container
ACPM-7891-BLK 10 Bulk
ACPM-7891-TR1 1000 13” Tape and Reel
Package Dimensions
1
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
50.0352 (0.92)
0.0080 (0.20)
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
23
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17 16 15 14
0.0000 (0.00)
0.0300 (0.76)
0.0430 (1.09)
0.1932 (4.91)
0.2792 (7.09)
0.4295 (10.91)
0.4644 (11.80)
0.0590 (1.50)
0.0000 (0.00)
0.2362 (6.00)
0.0382 (0.92) 0.0430 (1.09)
0.1932 (4.91)
0.2282 (5.80)
0.0582 (1.48)
0.0835 (2.12)
0.1307 (3.32)
0.1780 (4.52)
0.2062 (5.24)
0.0582 (1.48)
0.0835 (2.12)
0.1307 (3.32)
0.1780 (4.52)
0.2252 (5.72)
0.2725 (6.92)
0.3197 (8.12)
0.3670 (9.32)
0.4142 (10.52)
0.4424 (11.24)
0.4724 (12.00)
Note:
Measurements are in inches (millimeters).
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Tape Dimensions and Device Orientation
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Notes:
Drawing not to scale.
Measurements are in millimeters (inches).
12.20 (0.476)
2.25 (0.088)
24.00 ± 0.30 (0.936±0.012)
11.50 ± 0.10 (0.449±0.004)
1.75±0.100 (0.068±0.004)
6.66 (0.260)
DEVICE IN CARRIER TAPE
CARRIER TAPE
12.00 (0.468)
PIN 1 position (permanent)
4.00±0.10 (0.156±0.004)
ACPM-7891 carrier tape
ACPM-7891
in carrier tape
2.00±0.10 (0.078±0.004)
∅1.50 (∅0.059)
∅1.50±0.100 (∅0.059±0.004)
0.30±0.05 (0.012±0.00)
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FEED
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