Released
GRF4014
Broadband LNA/Linear Driver
Tuning Range: 0.1 to 6.0 GHz
Product Description
GRF4014 is a broadband low noise gain block designed
for small cell, wireless infrastructure and other high per-
formance applications. With simple external matching, it
exhibits outstanding broadband NF, linearity and return
losses over wide fractional bandwidths with a single
match.
Configured as a first stage LNA, linear driver or cascaded
gain block, GRF4014 offers high levels of reuse both
within a design and across platforms. The device is oper-
ated from a supply voltage (V
DD
) of 3.0 to 8.0V. I
DDQ
can
be adjusted over a wide range for optimal efficiency and
linearity.
Consult with the GRF applications engineering team for
custom tuning/evaluation board data and device s-
parameters.
Features
Reference: 5V/60mA/2.5 GHz
•
•
•
•
EVB NF: 0.80 dB
Gain: 16.5 dB
OP1dB: 24.0 dBm
OIP3: 39.0 dBm
Reference: 8V/110mA/2.5 GHz
•
•
EVB NF: 0.83 dB
Gain: 17.0 dB
•
•
OP1dB: 28.3 dBm
OIP3: 44.0 dBm
•
•
Flexible Bias Voltage and Current
Process: GaAs pHEMT
Applications
•
•
•
•
Linear Driver/LNA
Small Cells and Cellular Repeaters
Distributed Antenna Systems
Microwave Backhaul
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GRF4014
Broadband LNA/Linear Driver
Tuning Range: 0.1 to 6.0 GHz
Absolute Ratings:
Parameter
Supply Voltage
RF Input Power CW : (Load VSWR < 2:1; V
D
: 5.0
volts)
Operating Temperature (Package Heat Sink)
Maximum Channel Temperature
(MTTF > 10^6 Hours)
Maximum Dissipated Power
Electrostatic Discharge:
Charged Device Model:
Human Body Model:
Storage:
Storage Temperature
Moisture Sensitivity Level
T
STG
MSL
-65
150
1
°C
--
CDM
HBM
1000
250
V
V
Symbol
V
DD
P
IN MAX
T
AMB
T
MAX
P
DISS MAX
Min.
0
Max.
9.0
22
Unit
V
dBm
°C
°C
mW
-40
105
170
1100
Caution!
ESD Sensitive Device
Exceeding Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device.
Note: For package dimensions and manufacturing information, see the Guerrilla-RF.com website
for the following document located on the GRF4014 landing page: Manufacturing Note—MN-
001 Product Tape and Reel, Solderability and Package Outline Specification.
Link to manufacturing note
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GRF4014
Broadband LNA/Linear Driver
Tuning Range: 0.1 to 6.0 GHz
Pin Out (Top View)
Pin Assignments:
Pin
1
2
Name
V
ENABLE
NC
RF_In
RF_Out
NC
NC
GND
Description
Enable Voltage Input
No Connect or Ground
LNA RF input
LNA RF output
No Connect or Ground
No Connect or Ground
Ground
No internal connection to die
Note
V
ENABLE
and series resistor set I
DDQ
. V
ENABLE
< =0.2 volts disables device. On
-die pull-down resistor will turn the part off if this node is allowed to float.
3
4
5
6
PKG
BASE
An external DC blocking cap must be used.
V
DD
must be applied through a choke to this pin.
No internal connection to die
No internal connection to die
Provides DC and RF ground for LNA, as well as thermal heat sink. Recom-
mend multiple 8 mil vias beneath the package for optimal RF and thermal
performance. Refer to evaluation board top layer graphic on schematic
page.
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Nominal Operating Parameters:
Parameter
Test Frequency
Gain
Evaluation Board Noise Figure
Output 1dB Compression Power
Output 3rd Order Intercept
Switching Rise Time
Switching Fall Time
Supply Current
GRF4014
Broadband LNA/Linear Driver
Tuning Range: 0.1 to 6.0 GHz
Symbol
F
TEST
S21
NF
OP1dB
OIP3
T
RISE
T
FALL
I
DD
Specification
Min.
15.5
Typ.
2500
16.5
0.80
Max.
Unit
MHz
dB
Condition
V
DD
= 5.0 V, T
A
= 25°C
1.0
dB
dBm
dBm
ns
ns
mA
Incudes Board Losses
22.5
24.0
39.0
200
200
60
8.0 dBm P
OUT
per tone at 2 MHz
Spacing (2499 and 2501 MHz)
Adjustable for optimal IP3
Leakage Current
Thermal Data
Thermal Resistance: (Infra-Red Scan)
Channel Temperature @ +85 C Reference
(Package heat sink)
I
LEAKAGE
250
50
100
uA
ᵒC/W
ᵒC
V
DD
: 5.0V; V
ENABLE
: 0.0V
On standard Evaluation Board
V
DD
: 5.0 V; I
DDQ:
60 mA; No RF;
P
DISS
: 300 mW
jc
T
CHANNEL
Parameter
Test Frequency
Gain
Evaluation Board Noise Figure
Output 1dB Compression Power
Output 3rd Order Intercept
Switching Rise Time
Switching Fall Time
Supply Current
Symbol
F
TEST
S21
NF
OP1dB
OIP3
T
RISE
T
FALL
I
DD
Specification
Min.
Typ.
Max.
2500
17.0
0.83
28.3
44.0
200
200
110
Unit
MHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
ns
ns
mA
Condition
V
DD
= 8.0 V, T
A
= 25°C
Incudes Board Losses
8.0 dBm P
OUT
per tone at 2 MHz
Spacing (2499 and 2501 MHz)
Leakage Current
Thermal Data
Thermal Resistance: (Infra-Red Scan)
Channel Temperature @ +85 C Reference
(Package heat sink)
I
LEAKAGE
325
50
129
uA
ᵒC/W
ᵒC
V
DD
: 5.0V; V
ENABLE
: 0.0V
On standard Evaluation Board
V
DD
: 8.0 V; I
DDQ:
110 mA; No RF;
P
DISS
: 880 mW
jc
T
CHANNEL
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Released
GRF4014
Broadband LNA/Linear Driver
Tuning Range: 0.1 to 6.0 GHz
GRF4014 Evaluation Board Data:
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