RI23110
CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
The RI23110 Personal Communications Service (PCS) Power Amplifier is a fully
matched 6-pin LCC surface mount module developed for PCS and wireless local
loop applications. This small and efficient Power Amplifier packs a full 1720–1910
MHz bandwidth coverage into a single compact package. This device meets the
stringent spectral linearity requirements of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
PCS transmission, with high power added efficiency for power output of up to 29
dBm. A single GaAs Microwave Monolithic Intergrated Circuit (MMIC) contains all
active circuitry in the module. The MMIC contains on-board bias circuitry, as well as
input and interstage matching circuits. The output match is realized off-chip within
the module package to optimize efficiency and power performance into a 50
Ω
load.
This device is manufactured with Skyworks’ GaAs HBT process that provides for all
positive voltage DC supply operation while maintaining high efficiency and good
linearity. Primary bias to the RI23110 is supplied directly from a three-cell nickel
cadmium, single-cell lithium ion, or other suitable battery with output in the 3–4
volt range. Power down is accomplished by setting the voltage on the low current
reference pin to zero volts. No external supply side switch is needed as typical “off”
leakage is a few microamperes with full primary voltage supplied from the battery.
Distinguishing Features
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Low voltage positive bias supply
Good linearity
High efficiency
Large dynamic range
6-pin LCC package
(6 x 6 x 1.5 mm)
Power down control
Applications
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Personal communications services
Wireless local loop
Functional Block Diagram
VREF
(3)
VCC1
(1)
VCC2
(4)
Driver
Stage Bias
Power
Stage Bias
RF
Input
(2)
Input
Match
DA
Inter
Stage
Match
MMIC
PA
Output
Match
RF
Output
(5)
MODULE
GND
(6, 7)
GND
(6, 7)
Data Sheet
© 2000, Skyworks Solutions, Inc., All Rights Reserved.
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December 2000
Electrical Specifications
Korean PCS Operation
RI23110
CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
Electrical Specifications
The following tables list the electrical characteristics of the RI23110 Power Amplifier.
Table 1
establishes the Absolute Maximum Ratings for continuous operation.
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
(1)
Parameter
RF Input Power
Supply Voltage
Reference Voltage
Case Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
NOTE(S):
(1)
Symbol
Pin
Vcc
Vref
Tc
Tstg
Min
—
—
—
–30
–55
Nominal
4.0
3.4
3.0
+25
—
Max
7.0
6.0
3.3
+110
+125
Unit
dBm
Volts
Volts
o
C
o
C
No damage assuming only one parameter is set at limit at a time with all other parameters set at or below nominal value.
Korean PCS Operation
For Korean PCS operation,
Table 2
defines the Recommended Operating Conditions to achieve the
electrical performances shown in
Tables 3
and
4.
Table 2. Recommended Operating Conditions for Korean PCS Operation
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Reference Voltage
Operating Frequency
Operating Temperature
Symbol
Vcc
Vref
Fo
Tc
Min
3.2
2.95
1720
–30
Nominal
3.4
3.0
1750
+25
Max
4.2
3.2
1780
+85
Unit
Volts
Volts
MHz
o
C
Table 3
lists the electrical performance characteristics of the RI23110 Power Amplifier for
Nominal Operating Conditions.
Table 3. Electrical Specification for Korean PCS Nominal Operating Conditions
(1)
.
Characteristic
Quiescent Current
Gain
Condition
Nominal
Po = 0 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
(2)
Po
≤
29 dBm
(2)
Symbol
Iq
G
Gp
PAE
ACP
ACP
Minimum
65.0
23.0
25.0
26.5
—
—
Typical
70.0
24.0
27.5
28.0
–54.0
–51.0
Maximum
75.0
26.0
30.0
—
–50.0
–49.5
Unit
mA
dB
dB
%
dBc
dBc
Power Added Efficiency
Adjacent Channel Power
Ratio
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CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
Table 3. Electrical Specification for Korean PCS Nominal Operating Conditions
(1)
Characteristic
Harmonic Suppression
Second
Third
Noise Power in RX Band
1720–1780 MHz
Noise Figure
Input Voltage Standing Wave
Ratio
Stability (spurious output)
Ruggedness – no damage
NOTE(S):
(1)
Electrical Specifications
Korean PCS Operation
Condition
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
—
—
5:1 VSWR All
Phases
Po
≤
28 dBm
Symbol
DFo2
DFo3
RxBN
Minimum
—
—
—
Typical
–55.0
–52.0
–132.0
Maximum
–50.0
–49.0
–131.0
Unit
dBc
dBc
dBm/Hz
NF
VSWR
S
Ru
—
—
—
10:1
3.0
1.4:1
—
—
4.0
2.0:1
–60.0
—
dB
dBc
VSWR
Vcc=+3.4V, Vref=+3.0 V, Freq. = 1750 MHz, Tc=25
o
C, unless otherwise specified.
(2)
ACPR is specified per IS95 as the ratio of the total in-band power (1.23 MHz BW) to adjacent power in a 30 kHz BW
Table 4
specifies the performance limits beyond the Recommended Operating Conditions,
including part-to-part variability.
Table 4. Electrical Specifications Limits for Korean PCS Recommended Operating Conditions
(1)
Characteristic
Quiescent Current
Gain
Power Added Efficiency
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
Harmonic Suppression
Second
Third
Noise Power in Rx Band
1720–1780 MHz
Noise Figure
Input Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
Stability (spurious output)
Ruggedness – no damage
NOTE(S):
(1)
(2)
Condition
Nominal
Po = 0 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
(2)
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Symbol
Iq
G
Gp
PAE
ACP
Minimum
—
21.7
22.5
24.0
—
Maximum
110.0
26.4
31.5
—
–44.0
Unit
mA
dB
dB
%
dBc
DFo2
DFo3
RxBN
—
—
—
–40.0
–40.0
–130.0
dBc
dBc
dBm/Hz
—
—
5:1 VSWR all
Phases
Po
≤
28 dBm
NF
VSWR
S
Ru
—
—
—
10:1
6.0
1.6:1
–60.0
—
dB
dBc
VSWR
Per Table 2
ACPR is specified per IS95 as the ratio of the total in-band power (1.23 MHz BW) to adjacent power in a 30 kHz BW
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Electrical Specifications
United States PCS Operation
RI23110
CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
United States PCS Operation
The electrical characteristics of the RI23110 Power Amplifier for United States PCS operation are
shown in
Tables 5
through
7.
Table 5
lists the operating conditions recommended to achieve the electrical performances shown
in
Tables 6
and
7.
Table 5. Recommended Operating Conditions for US PCS Operation
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Reference Voltage
Operating Frequency
Operating Temperature
Symbol
Vcc
Vref
Fo
Tc
Min.
3.20
2.95
1850
–30
Nominal
3.40
3.00
1880
+25
Max
4.20
3.20
1910
+85
Unit
Volts
Volts
MHz
°C
Table 6
lists the electrical performance characteristics of the RI23110 Power Amplifier for
Nominal Operating Conditions.
Table 6. Electrical Specification for US PCS Nominal Operating Conditions
(1)
Characteristic
Quiescent Current
Gain
Power Added Efficiency
Adjacent Channel Power
Ratio
Harmonic Suppression
Second
Third
Noise Power in RX Band
1930–1990 MHz
Noise Figure
Input Voltage Standing
Wave Ratio
Stability (spurious output)
Ruggedness – no damage
NOTE(S):
(1)
Condition
Nominal
Po = 0 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
(2)
Po
≤
29 dBm
(2)
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
—
—
5:1 VSWR All
Phases
Po
≤
28 dBm
Symbol
Iq
G
Gp
PAE
ACP
ACP
Minimum
65.0
22.5
23.5
30.0
—
—
Typical
70.0
24.5
26.5
31.5
–51.0
–47.0
Maximum
75.0
26.0
29.0
—
–48.0
—
Unit
mA
dB
dB
%
dBc
dBc
DFo2
DFo3
RxBN
—
—
–136.0
–46.0
–41.0
–134.0
–43.0
–38.0
–133.0
dBc
dBc
dBm/Hz
NF
VSWR
S
Ru
—
—
—
10:1
3.6
1.5:1
—
—
4.0
2.0:1
–60.0
—
dB
dBc
VSWR
Vcc=+3.4V, Vref=+3.0 V, Freq. = 1880 MHz, Tc=25
o
C, unless otherwise specified.
(2)
ACPR is specified per IS95 as the ratio of the total in-band power (1.23 MHz BW) to adjacent power in a 30 kHz BW
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CDMA PCS 3–4 Volt Power Amplifier (1720–1910 MHz)
Electrical Specifications
United States PCS Operation
Table 7
specifies the performance limits beyond the Recommended Operating Conditions,
including part-to-part variability.
Table 7. Electrical Specifications Limits for US PCS Recommended Operating Conditions
(1)
Characteristic
Quiescent Current
Gain
Power Added Efficiency
Adjacent Channel Power Ratio
Harmonic Suppression
Second
Third
Noise Power in RX Band
1930–1990 MHz
Noise Figure
Input Voltage Standing Wave
Ratio
Stability (spurious output)
Ruggedness – no damage
NOTE(S):
(1)
(2)
Condition
Nominal
Po = 0 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
(2)
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po
≤
28 dBm
Po = 28 dBm
—
—
5:1 VSWR All
Phases
Po
≤
28 dBm
Symbol
Iq
G
Gp
PAE
ACP
Minimum
—
21.0
21.0
29.5
—
Maximum
110.0
27.0
31.0
—
–43.0
Unit
mA
dB
dB
%
dBc
DFo2
DFo3
RxBN
NF
VSWR
S
Ru
—
—
—
—
—
—
10:1
–35.0
–35.0
–130.0
6.0
3.0:1
–60.0
—
dBc
dBc
dBm/Hz
dB
dBc
VSWR
Per Table 5.
ACPR is specified per IS95 as the ratio of the total in-band power (1.23 MHz BW) to adjacent power in a 30 kHz BW
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