DATA SHEET
SKY66296-11: 700 to 800 MHz High-Efficiency
4 W Power Amplifier
Applications
FDD and TDD 2G/3G/4G LTE systems
3GPP bands 12, 13, 14, 17, 29, and 44 small-cell base stations
Driver amplifier for micro-base and macro-base stations
Active antenna array and massive MIMO
VCC1 VBIAS PAEN VCC3
Active Bias
RFIN
Input
Match
Stage
1
PA
Stage2
PA
Output
Match
RFOUT
Features
High efficiency: PAE = 43% @ +28 dBm
High linearity: +28 dBm with < -50 dBc linearized ACLR
(20 MHz LTE, 8.5 dB PAR signal)
High gain: 35 dB
Excellent input and output return loss: to 50
system
Integrated active bias: performance compensated over temp
Integrated enable On/Off function: PAEN = 1.7 to 2.5 V
Single supply voltage: 5.0 V
Pin-to-pin compatible PA family supporting all 3GPP bands
Compact (16-pin, 5
5
1.3 mm) package
(MSL3, 260
C
per JEDEC J-STD-020)
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Figure 1. SKY66296-11 Block Diagram
Description
The SKY66296-11 is a high-efficiency fully input/output matched
power amplifier (PA) with high gain and linearity. The compact
5
5 mm PA is designed for FDD and TDD 2G/3G/4G LTE small
cell base stations operating from 700 to 800 MHz. The active
biasing circuitry is integrated to compensate PA performance over
temperature, voltage, and process variation.
The SKY66296-11 is part of high-efficiency, pin-to-pin compatible
PA family supporting all 3GPP bands.
A block diagram of the SKY66296-11 is shown in Figure 1. The
device package and pinout for the 16-pin device are shown in
Figure 2. Table 1 lists the pin-to-pin compatible parts in the PA
family. Signal pin assignments and functional pin descriptions are
described in Table 2.
Table 1. Pin-to-Pin Compatible PA Family
Part Number
SKY66296-11
SKY66289-11
SKY66295-11
SKY66298-11
SKY66291-11
SKY66299-11
SKY66294-11
SKY66292-11
SKY66297-11
SKY66293-21
SKY66288-11
Frequency (MHz)
700 to 800
791 to 821
800 to 900
900 to 990
1805 to 1880
1900 to 2000
2000 to 2300
2300 to 2400
2490 to 2690
3400 to 3800
5150 to 5925
3GPP Band
Bands 12, 13, 14, 17, 29, and 44
Band 20
Bands 5, 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27
Band 8
Bands 3 and 9
Bands 2, 25, 33, 36, and 37
Bands 1, 4, 10, and 23
Bands 30 and 40
Bands 7, 38, and 41
CBRS, Bands 22, 42, 43, and 48
Band 46
Skyworks Green
TM
products are compliant with
all applicable legislation and are halogen-free.
For additional information, refer to
Skyworks
Definition of Green
TM
, document number
SQ04–0074.
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VCC1
GND
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
GND
1
RFIN
2
GND
3
GND
4
5
6
7
8
GND
N/U
VCC3
GND
GND
RFOUT
GND
GND
Figure 2. SKY66296-11 Pinout
(Top View)
Table 2. SKY66296-11 Signal Descriptions
1
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
RFIN
GND
GND
VBIAS
PAEN
GND
GND
Name
Ground
RF input port
Ground
Ground
Bias voltage
PA enable
Ground
Ground
Description
Pin
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
RFOUT
GND
GND
VCC3
GND
N/U
GND
VCC1
Name
RF output port
Ground
Ground
Stage 3 collector voltage
Ground
Not used
Ground
Stage 1 collector voltage
Description
1 The center ground pad must have a low inductance and low thermal resistance connection to the application’s printed circuit board ground plane.
Technical Description
The matching circuits are contained within the device. An on-chip
active bias circuit is included within the device for both input and
output stages, which provides excellent gain tracking over
temperature and voltage variations.
The SKY66296-11 is internally matched for maximum output
power and efficiency. The input and output stages are
independently supplied using the VCC1 and VCC3 supply lines
(pins 16 and 12, respectively). The DC control voltage that sets
the bias is supplied by the VBIAS signal (pin 5).
VBIAS
PAEN
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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
The absolute maximum ratings of the SKY66296-11 are provided
in Table 3. Recommended operating conditions are specified in
Table 4 and electrical specifications are provided in Table 5.
Typical performance characteristics are shown in Figures 3
through 16.
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Table 3. SKY66296-11 Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter
RF input power (CW,50
load)
Supply voltage (VCC1, VCC3, VBIAS)
PA enable
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Junction temperature
Power dissipation
Device thermal resistance
Electrostatic discharge:
Charged Device Model (CDM)
Human Body Model (HBM)
at or below their nominal value. Exceeding any of the limits listed here may result in permanent damage to the device.
Symbol
P
IN
V
CC
V
EN
T
C
T
STG
T
J
P
D
Minimum
Maximum
+5
5.5
3
Units
dBm
V
V
C
C
C
W
C/W
-40
-55
+100
+125
+150
1.2
29
JC
500
1000
V
V
1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods may reduce device reliability. There is no damage to device with only one parameter set at the limit and all other parameters set
ESD HANDLING:
Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage this device.
This device must be protected at all times from ESD when handling or transporting. Static charges may easily produce
potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection.
Industry-standard ESD handling precautions should be used at all times.
Table 4. SKY66296-11 Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Supply voltage (VCC1, VCC3, VBIAS)
PA enable:
ON
OFF
PA enable current
Operating frequency
Operating temperature
I
EN
f
T
C
728
-40
+25
Symbol
V
CC
1
, V
CC
3
, V
BIAS
PAEN
1.7
2.0
0
1
2.5
0.5
12
768
+85
V
V
A
MHz
C
Minimum
4.75
Typical
5
Maximum
5.25
Units
V
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Table 5. SKY66296-11 Electrical Specifications
1
(V
CC1
= V
CC3
= V
BIAS
= 5 V, PAEN = 2.0 V, f = 748 MHz, T
C
= +25
C,
Input/Output Load = 50
,
Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter
Frequency
Small signal gain
Gain @ +28 dBm
Input return loss
Output return loss
Reverse isolation
2
ACLR @ +28 dBm
Saturated output power
Output power at 3 dB gain compression
3
2
nd
harmonic
3
rd
harmonic
Power added efficiency
Quiescent current
2 Not tested in production. Verified by design.
3 Refer to the performance plot in Figure 14.
Symbol
f
|S
21
|
|S
21
|@28dBm
|S
11
|
|S
22
|
|S12|
ACLR
P
SAT
P3dB
2f
O
3f
O
PAE
I
CCQ
P
IN
= -30 dBm
Test Condition
Min
728
34
33.5
14
10
Typical
Max
768
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
35.5
35
21
15
55
-28.5
-27
CW, P
OUT
= +28 dBm
P
IN
= -20 dBm
P
IN
= -20 dBm
P
IN
= -30 dBm
P
OUT
= +28 dBm (20 MHz LTE, 8.5 dB PAR signal)
CW, P
IN
= +5 dBm
CW, reference to small signal gain
CW, P
OUT
= +28 dBm
CW, P
OUT
= +28 dBm
CW, P
OUT
= +28 dBm
No RF signal
dBc
dBm
dBm
34
32
+35.3
+33.1
-40
-70
-35
-60
dBc
dBc
%
38
43
70
95
mA
1 Performance is guaranteed only under the conditions listed in this table.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
(V
CC
1
= V
CC
2
= V
CC
3
= V
BIAS
= 5 V, PAEN = 2.0 V, f = 748 MHz, T
C
= +25
C,
Input/Output Load = 50
,
Unless Otherwise Noted)
55
50
45
40
35
55
50
45
40
35
PAE (%)
PAE (%)
30
25
20
15
5
0
10
12
14
16
18
20
P
OUT
(dBm)
22
24
26
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30
25
20
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10
728 MHz
748 MHz
768 MHz
15
10
5
0
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
P
OUT
(dBm)
24
26
–40 °C
+25 °C
+85 °C
28
30
28
30
Figure 3. PAE vs P
OUT
Across Frequency
Figure 4. PAE vs P
OUT
Across Temperature
–25
–25
–27
ACLR (dBc)
–27
ACLR (dBc)
–29
–29
–31
–31
–40 °C
+25 °C
+85°C
-40 °C
+25 °C
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–35
25.0
–35
25.5
26.0
26.5
27.0
27.5
P
OUT
(dBm)
28.0
28.5
29.0
25.0
25.5
26.0
26.5
27.0
P
OUT
(dBm)
27.5
28.0
28.5
29.0
Figure 5. ACLR vs. Pout Across Frequency
38
37
36
35
34
Figure 6. ACLR vs P
OUT
Across Temperature
37
36
35
34
Gain
(dB)
33
32
31
30
29
28
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
22 24
P
OUT
(dBm)
20
26
28
30
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Gain
(dB)
33
32
31
30
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728 MHz
748 MHz
768 MHz
29
28
27
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
–40 °C
+25 °C
+85°C
32
34
36
32
34
36
P
OUT
(dBm)
Figure 7. Gain vs P
OUT
Across Frequency
Figure 8. Gain vs P
OUT
Across Temperature
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–33
728 MHz
748 MHz
768 MHz
–33