AG201-63G
®
InGap HBT Gain Block
Product Overview
The AG201-63G is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range operation in a low-cost surface
mount package. At 900 MHz, the AG201-63G provides
typical 11 dB of gain, +19 dBm OIP3 and +6.5 dBm P1dB.
This device combines dependable performance with
consistent quality to maintain MTTF values exceeding 1000
years at mounting temperatures of +85°C. The device is
housed in a lead-free/Green/RoHS-compliant SOT-363
industry standards SMT package.
The AG201-63G consists of a Darlington-pair amplifier
using the high reliability InGap/GaAs HBT process
technology and only requires DC-blocking capacitors, a
bias resistor, and an inductive RF choke for operation.
This broadband MMIC amplifier can be directly applied to
various current and next generation wireless technologies
such as GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and WCDMA. In addition,
The AG201-63G will work for other various applications
within the DC to 6 GHz frequency range such as CATV and
WiMAX.
SoT-636 Package
Key Features
•
DC – 6000 MHz
•
11 dB Gain at 900 MHz
•
+6.5 dBm P1dB at 900 MHz
•
+19 dBm OIP3 at 900 MHz
•
Single Voltage Supply
•
Internal Matched to 50 Ω
•
Robust 1000V ESD, Class 1C
•
Lead-free / Green / RoHS Compliant SoT-636 Package
Applications
Functional Block Diagram
•
Mobile Infrastructure
•
CATV / FTTX
•
WLAN / ISM
•
RFID
•
WiMAX / WiBro
Top View
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
3
6
1, 2, 4, 5
Ordering Information
Part No.
AG201-63G
AG201-63 PCB
Function
RF Input
RF Output
Ground
Description
3,000 pieces on a 7” reel
700 –2400 MHz Evaluation Board
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AG201-63G
®
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
Operational Temperature
Device DC Voltage
RF Input Power (continuous)
Recommended Operating Conditions
Rating
−55 to +125 °C
−55 to +105 °C
+4.5 V
+10 dBm
Parameter
Device Voltage (V
DEVICE
)
Device Current (I
CC
)
T
CASE
Tj for >10
6
hours MTTF
Min
Typ
+4
20
Max
Units
V
mA
−40
+105
+177
°C
°C
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.
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
conditions.
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Operational Frequency Range
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Output IP2
Noise Figure
Test Frequency
Gain
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Device Voltage
Device Current
Thermal Resistance, θ
jc
Junction to case
Pout = -10 dBm/tone, ∆f = 10 MHz
10
Pout = -10 dBm/tone, ∆f = 10 MHz
Conditions
(1)
Min
DC
Typ
900
11.3
25
16
+6.5
+19.1
+27
4.4
1900
11
+5.8
+18.5
+4
20
Max
6000
Units
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
MHz
12
dB
dBm
dBm
V
mA
410
°C/W
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Supply Voltage = +5.0 V, R
BIAS
= 49.9 Ω, Temp = +25 °C, 50 Ω system.
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AG201-63G
®
InGaP HBT Gain Block
S-Parameters
Freq (GHz)
50
250
500
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
2500
2750
3000
3250
3500
3750
4000
4250
4500
4750
5000
5250
5500
5750
6000
S11 (dB)
−33.36
−34.27
−33.08
−29.63
−26.66
−24.09
−22.36
−20.94
−19.57
−16.29
−16.47
−16.81
−17.52
−18.18
−18.21
−18.11
−17.38
−16.85
−16.39
−16.25
−16.06
−17.05
−18.24
−19.96
−21.05
S11 (ang)
−6.60
26.40
106.48
86.10
74.33
69.64
64.19
60.32
56.83
43.02
38.44
41.05
42.18
45.78
48.49
50.97
54.83
56.42
56.13
53.66
51.28
44.99
33.18
22.01
8.45
S21 (dB)
11.22
11.19
11.19
11.15
11.07
11.04
10.96
10.88
10.77
10.61
10.54
10.48
10.38
10.31
10.24
10.08
9.98
9.83
9.67
9.51
9.39
9.23
9.07
9.03
8.95
S21 (ang)
178.53
172.86
165.72
158.59
151.65
144.43
137.42
130.39
123.52
116.95
112.28
105.22
98.63
92.38
85.82
79.13
72.24
65.64
59.19
52.37
45.85
39.74
33.99
27.96
21.94
S12 (dB)
−16.01
−16.41
−16.39
−16.32
−16.67
−16.23
−16.24
−16.37
−16.33
−16.37
−16.76
−16.16
−16.10
−16.25
−16.21
−15.99
−16.06
−15.97
−15.80
−15.80
−15.85
−15.85
−15.76
−15.43
−15.61
S12 (ang)
1.78
0.49
−3.56
−5.87
−10.07
−10.28
−11.70
−13.92
−14.76
−17.48
−23.47
−23.54
−23.33
−24.50
−26.42
−29.08
−32.03
−34.05
−36.44
−38.98
−42.28
−44.47
−45.79
−49.07
−50.71
S22 (dB)
−16.22
−16.31
−18.46
−18.71
−19.20
−19.49
−19.55
−19.24
−19.04
−15.52
−16.44
−17.38
−19.06
−21.18
−23.63
−23.62
−21.23
−18.49
−16.69
−15.54
−14.43
−14.46
−14.46
−14.85
−14.99
S22 (ang)
−2.50
−4.04
−10.33
−19.75
−28.63
−42.62
−55.66
−69.54
−82.66
−85.89
−94.20
−103.52
−113.34
−127.55
−155.61
163.87
140.39
125.84
120.27
116.28
116.89
117.24
117.59
122.56
122.55
Test Conditions: V
DEVICE
= +5 V, I
CC
= 20 mA (typ.), Temp.=+25 °C, reference plane at device leads
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InGaP HBT Gain Block
700–2400 MHz Evaluation Board – AG201-63 PCB
Bill of Material – AG201-63 PCB
Reference Des.
PCB
U1
C1, C2
C3
L1
R1
Value
Description
Printed Circuit Board
Amplifier, InGaP GaAs HBT
Capacitor, 56 pF, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0603
Capacitor, 0.018 μF, 50V, X7R, 0603
Inductor, 39 nH, 5%, Wire wound, 0603
Resistor, 49.9 Ω, 1%, 1/16W, 0603
Manuf.
Qorvo
Qorvo
various
various
various
Part Number
AG201-63G
56 pF
0.018 μF
39 nH
49.9 Ω
Note: see Component Values table for Optimum performance in specific frequency bands
Component Values for Specific Frequencies and Supply Voltages
Frequency (MHz)
L1
C1, C2, C4
50
820 nH
.018 µF
500
220 nH
1000 pF
900
68 nH
100 pF
1900
27 nH
68 pF
2200
22 nH
68 pF
2500
18 nH
56 pF
3500
15 nH
39 pF
V
SUPPLY
(V)
R1 (Ω)
Component Size
5
50
0603
6
100
0603
7
150
0805
8
200
0805
9
250
1206
10
300
1210
12
400
1210
Typical Performance – AG201-63G
Parameter
Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
OIP3
(2)
Noise Figure
100
11.4
−30
−16
+6.5
+19.5
4.3
500
11.4
−30
−16
+6.5
+19.5
4.3
Typical Performance Value
(1)
900
11.3
−25
−16
+6.5
+19.1
4.4
1900
11.0
−20
−16
+5.8
+18.5
4.6
2140
10.9
−15
−16
+5.1
+18.2
4.6
2400
10.8
−16
−16
+5.0
+17.7
4.7
3500
10.4
−18
−20
+4.1
5800
9.2
−20
−14
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Supply Voltage = +5V, V
DEVICE
= +4V, Rbias = 49.9 Ω, I
CC
= 20 mA, Temp.=+25 °C
2. Pout = -10 dBm/tone, Δf=10 MHz
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InGaP HBT Gain Block
Performance Plots – AG201-63G PCB
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: Supply Voltage = +5 V, I
CC
= 20 mA, R
BIAS
= 49.9 Ω, Temp.=+25 °C
I-V Curve
40
S22
14
12
Gain vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
0
Return Loss vs. Frequency
Device Current (mA)
-10
S11, S22 (dB)
S11
30
Optimal operating point
20
10
0
Gain (dB)
10
8
6
4
0
1
2
3
4
-20
-30
-40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Device Voltage (V)
25
Output IP3 vs. Frequency
35
Output IP2 vs. Frequency
+85°C
6
5
4
3
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
20
30
+25°C
−40°C
OIP3 (dBm)
OIP2 (dBm)
15
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
25
NF (dB)
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
10
20
2
1
0
200
400
600
800
1000
5
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
15
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (GHz)
10
P1dB vs. Frequency
12
10
Output Power / Gain vs. Input Power
12
Frequency = 900 MHz
Output Power / Gain vs. Input Power
10
Frequency= 2000 MHz
12
Output Power (dBm)
+85°C
8
6
4
4
0
6
4
2
4
0
0
+25°C
−40°C
-5
-4
-4
Output Power
-10
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
2
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
4
-8
0
-20
-16
Output Power
-8
-12
-8
-4
0
4
Frequency (GHz)
Input Power (dBm)
Input Power (dBm)
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Output Power (dBm)
5
Gain
8
8
Gain
8
P1dB (dBm)
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)