RF3863
WIDE BANDWIDTH, HIGH LINEARITY
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
Package Style: QFN, 16-Pin, 3mmx3mm
VDD
NC
NC
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Features
Low Noise and High Intercept
Point
Adjustable Bias Current
Single 2.5V to 6.0V Power
Supply
700MHz to 3800MHz Opera-
tion
Extremely Small QFN16
3mmx3mm Package
NC 1
NC 2
RF IN 3
NC 4
16
15
13
12 NC
11 RF OUT
10 NC
9 NC
5
NC
6
NC
7
ACG
Applications
First Stage
CDMA,PCS,ECS,UMTS
LNA/Linear Driver
First Stage WLAN LNA/Linear
Driver
First Stage WiMAX LNA/Lin-
ear Driver
General Purpose Amplifica-
tion
Functional Block Diagram
Product Description
The RF3863 is a low noise amplifier with a high output IP3. The amplifier
is self-biased from a single voltage supply with 50Ω input and output
ports. The useful frequency range is from 700MHz to 3800MHz. A 0.8dB
noise figure and 36dBm OIP3 performance is achieved with a 5V V
DD
,
90mA. Current can be increased to raise OIP3 while having minimal effect
on noise figure. The IC is featured in a standard QFN, 16-pin, 3mmx3mm
package.
Ordering Information
RF3863
RF3863PCK-410
RF3863PCK-411
RF3863PCK-412
Wide Bandwidth, High Linearity Low Noise Amplifier
Fully Assembled Evaluation Board with 5 Sample Parts
1.5GHz to 2.7GHz
3.3GHz to 3.8GHz
700MHz to 1100MHz
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
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RF3863
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Input RF Level
Current Drain, I
DD
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Rating
0 to +7
+10
150
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
Unit
V
DC
dBm
mA
°C
°C
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
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 appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
Note 1: Max continuous RF IN is +10dBm. The max transient RF IN is
+20dBm.
Parameter
High Band
Frequency
Current
Gain
Noise Figure
OIP3
OP1dB
S11
S22
Min.
3.3
Specification
Typ.
Max.
3.8
Unit
GHz
mA
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
V
DD
=5V
Condition
90
10
0.9
37.0
22.0
-11
-18
1.5
90
14
15
0.8
33.0
21.0
35.5
22.5
-10
-17
700
90
18
0.9
35
22
-10
-17
110
+25°C, V
DD
=5V, I
DD
=90mA, 3500MHz
unless specified
f
1
=3500MHz, f
2
=3501MHz
Mid Band
Frequency
Current
Gain
Noise Figure
OIP3
OP1dB
S11
S22
2.7
110
16.5
1.0
25.0
GHz
mA
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
1100
110
MHz
mA
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
f
1
=850MHz, f
2
=851MHz
V
DD
=5V
+25°C, V
DD
=5V, I
DD
=90mA, 850MHz unless
specified
f
1
=2000MHz, f
2
=2001MHz
V
DD
=5V
+25°C, V
DD
=5V, I
DD
=90mA, 2000MHz unless
specified
Low Band
Frequency
Current
Gain
Noise Figure
OIP3
OP1dB
S11
S22
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Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Pkg
Base
Function
NC
NC
RF IN
NC
NC
NC
ACG
NC
NC
NC
RF OUT
NC
NC
NC
VD
NC
GND
Description
Not connected.
Not connected.
RF input pin. 50Ω matched. This pin is DC-blocked.
Not connected.
Not connected.
Not connected.
AC ground. Shunt cap may be added for tuning. Shunt resistor may be
added to increase I
DD
.
Not connected.
Not connected.
Not connected.
RF output pin. 50Ω matched. This pin is DC-blocked.
Not connected.
Not connected.
Not connected.
Bias voltage. 2.5V to 6.0V applied through bias inductor.
Not connected.
Ground connection.
Interface Schematic
Package Drawing
1.70
Pin 1 ID
3.00
A
0.28
TYP
0.18
Pin 1 ID
0.50 TYP
3.00
1.70
0.15 C
2 PLCS
0.15 C
2 PLCS
B
0.40
TYP
0.20
0.10 M C A B
0.05
0.203 REF
Dimensions in mm.
0.1 C
Shaded lead is pin 1.
0.925
0.775
0.102 REF
C
0.08 C
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RF3863
Evaluation Board Schematic
700MHz to 3800MHz
V
DD
C2
10 nF
C1
L1
16
1
2
R1
RF IN
L2
3
4
5
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
L3
RF OUT
6
7
8
C3
R2
C4
Component
700-1100 MHz
1.5-2.7 GHz
C1 (pF)
C3 (pF)
C4 (pF)
L1 (nH)
L2 (nH)
R1 (ohm)
R2 (ohm)
L3 (nH)
10
100
10
56
18
5.6 nH
DNP
15
10
100
DNP
5.6
4.7
0
DNP
DNP
3.3-3.8 GHz
10
100
DNP
2.2
4.7
0
DNP
DNP
R2 is DNP for standard 90 mA current draw. If
R2 is added, the I
DD
will increase. A 20
Ω
R2
will raise the current to achieve higher linearity.
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5V Noise Figure versus Temperature
1.4
18.0
5V Gain versus Temperature
1.2
17.0
16.0
1.0
Noise Figure (dB)
15.0
0.8
Gain (dB)
-40
25
85
14.0
0.6
13.0
0.4
12.0
0.2
-40
25
85
10.0
2000.0
2500.0
3000.0
1500.0
2000.0
2500.0
3000.0
11.0
0.0
1500.0
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
5V OIP3 versus Temperature
39.0
5V P1dB versus Temperature
23.5
38.5
23.0
38.0
22.5
37.0
P1dB (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)
37.5
22.0
36.5
21.5
36.0
-40
25
85
2000.0
2500.0
3000.0
21.0
35.5
-40
25
85
35.0
1500.0
20.5
1500.0
2000.0
2500.0
3000.0
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
5V Noise Figure versus Temperature
1.4
11.5
11.0
1.2
10.5
1.0
10.0
5V Gain versus Temperature
Noise Figure (dB)
Gain (dB)
-40
25
85
9.5
9.0
8.5
8.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
7.5
7.0
-40
25
85
0.2
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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