MGA-22103
2.5-2.7 GHz WiMAX Power Amplifier Module
Data Sheet
Description
Avago Technologies MGA-22103 power amplifier module
is designed for mobile and fixed wireless data applications
in the 2.5 to 2.7 GHz frequency range. The aggressive gain
shape limits the noise injected into radio receivers co-
located in the same device. The PA is optimized for IEEE
802.16 WiMAX modulation but can be used for any high
linearity applications. The PA exhibits flat gain and good
match while providing linear power efficiency to meet
stringent mask conditions. It utilizes Avago Technologies
proprietary GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT technology
for superior performance across voltage and temperature
levels.
The MGA-22103 is packaged in a 3 x 3 x 1 mm package for
space-constrained applications.
Features
Advanced GaAs E-pHEMT
50
all RF ports
25dB gain step in low power mode with reduced Idsq
Integrated CMOS compatible pins for shutdown and
low power mode
3 to 5 V supply
Adjustable bias current with BCTRL pin
Small size: 3 x 3 x 1 mm
Stable under all loads or conditions
-40° C to +85° C operation
At 2.5 GHz (BCTRL = 2.8 V)
Gain of 34 dB
PAE of 21% at SEM compliant Pout = 25 dBm
Functional Block Diagram
GND
16
RFIN
1
VCC1
GND
16
15
GND
14
VCC2
13
GND
12
Meets 802.16 masks at 25 dBm Pout , 16 QAM WiMAX
with 3.3 V and 437 mA
16 QAM WiMAX EVM < -32 dB (2.5%) at 25 dBm
Low power Idd, 85 mA at Pout = 0 dBm
GND
2
OMN
ISMN
RFOUT
11
Applications
Portable WiMAX applications with stringent coexistence
requirements
GND
3
BIAS NETWORK
GND
10
Package Diagram
VCC1
VCC2
13
12
12
GND
17
GND
11
11
RFOUT
10
10
GND
19
5
BSPLY
6
1
BSW
7
PAMOD
8
NC
NC
GND
GND
14
14
BCTRL
4
BSPLY
5
BSW
6
PMOD
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
16
RFIN
GND
GND
BCTRL
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
4
4
15
Electrical Specifications
Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Table 1. Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Description
Supply Voltage
Bias Supply
Bias Control
Bias ON/OFF
Mode Control
RF Input Power
MSL
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
-65
Specifications
Pin
VCC1
VCC2
BSPLY
BCTRL
BSW
PAMOD
RFIN
3
1.65
1.65
1.65
Min.
Max.
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
15
MSL3
150
150
Unit
V
V
V
V
V
dBm
°C
°C
Comments
Using 16 QAM ¾
Table 2. Recommended Operating Range
Parameter
Description
Supply Voltage
Bias Supply
Bias Control
Bias ON/OFF
Mode Control
RF Output Power
Frequency Range
Thermal Resistance,
ch-b
Case Temperature
-40
Specifications
Pin
VCC1
VCC2
BSPLY
BCTRL
BSW
PAMOD
RFOUT
2.5
23.4
+85
Min.
3
3
2.75
1.65
1.65
Typical
3.3
3.3
13
2.8
0.7
1.8
7
1.8
17
25
Max.
5
5
2.85
3.3
3.3
27
2.7
Unit
V
V
mA
V
A
V
uA
V
A
dBm
GHz
°C/W
°C
Comments
Using 16 QAM ¾
Channel to board
2
WiMAX (802.16e) Electrical Specifications
All data measured on an FR4 demo board at Vcc1 = Vcc2 = 3.3 V, BCTRL = 2.8 V, Tc = 25° C, 50
at all ports. Unless
otherwise specified, all data is taken with OFDM 16-QAM ¾ convolutional coding modulated signal per IEEE 802.16e
with 10 MHz BW operating over the BW of 2.5 GHz to 2.7 GHz.
Table 3. RF Electrical Characteristics
Performance
Parameter
Input Return Loss
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation (V
CC)
High
Power
Mode
EVM
SEM-A @ 5.05 MHz
SEM-B @ 6.5 MHz
SEM-C @ 10.5 MHz
SEM-D @11.5 MHz
SEM-E @15.5 MHz
SEM-F @ 20.5 MHz
Pout (SEM Compliant)
Total DC Current
Gain
Low
Power
Mode
P1dB
Psat
2fo
Settling Time
Icc leakage current
Noise Power in Cell Band
Noise Power in GPS Band
Noise Power in PCS
0.2
EVM
Gain Step
Total DC Current
18
31
+25
437
34
-36
23
85
31
32
-36
0.5
10
-146
-149
-144
40
24
37
-1
-34
-36
-20
-20
-26
-27
-37
-40
Min.
Typical
-10
1
Max.
Unit
dB
dB
Comments
Over any 10 MHz
3 V to 5 V
Vcc = 3.3 V
Vcc = 3.6 V
IBW = 100 kHz
IBW = 1 MHz
1
-30
-32
-13
-13
-19
-25
-29.5
-37
dB
dB
dBm/100 kHz
dBm/MHz
dBm
mA
dB
dB
dB
mA
dBm
dBm
dBm/MHz
S
A
dBm/Hz
dBm/Hz
dBm/Hz
802.16e
Pout = 25 dBm
Pout = 0 dBm
Pout = 0 dBm
CW Single Tone
CW Single Tone
Max current specified at 85° C
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Selected performance plots
EVM Frequency Sweep (Vcc = 3.0 to 5.0 V)
Tambient = 25° C and Pout = 25 dBm
3V0
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
-20.00
-25.00
EVM [dB]
-30.00
-35.00
-40.00
-45.00
2500
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
EVM [dB]
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
EVM Frequency Sweep (Vcc = 3.0 to 5.0 V)
Tambient = 25° C and Pout = 26 dBm
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
2600
Frequency [MHz]
2700
-34.00
2500
2600
Frequency [MHz]
2700
Figure 1. EVM Frequency Sweep at 25° C and Pout = 25 dBm over Vcc
EVM Frequency Sweep (Tambient = -30° C to +85° C)
Vcc = 3.3 V and Pout = 25 dBm
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
2500
-30° C
25° C
+85° C
Figure 2. EVM Frequency Sweep at 25° C and Pout = 26 dBm over Vcc
EVM Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = 25° C and Vcc = 3.3V
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
-32
-34
-36
-38
-40
-42
-44
-46
-48
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
EVM [dB]
EVM [dB]
2600
Frequency [MHz]
2700
20
21
22
23
Pout [dBm]
24
25
26
Figure 3. EVM Frequency Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and Pout = 25 dBm over
Tambient
EVM Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = -30° C and Vcc = 3.3 V
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
-32
-34
-36
-38
-40
-42
-44
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
Figure 4. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and 25° C over Frequency
EVM Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = +85° C and Vcc = 3.3 V
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
-32
-34
-36
-38
-40
-42
-44
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
EVM [dB]
20
21
22
23
Pout [dBm]
24
25
26
EVM [dB]
20
21
22
23
Pout [dBm]
24
25
26
Figure 5. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and -30° C over Frequency
Figure 6. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and +85° C over Frequency
4
Gain Frequency Sweep (Vcc = 3.0 to 5.0 V)
Tambient = 25° C and Pout = 25 dBm
40.00
39.00
38.00
Gain [dB]
37.00
36.00
35.00
34.00
33.00
32.00
2500
2600
Frequency [MHz]
2700
29
2500
3V0
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
Gain Frequency Sweep (Tambient = -30° C to +85° C)
Vcc = 3.3 V and Pout = 25 dBm
39
37
Gain [dB]
35
33
31
-30° C
25° C
+85° C
2600
Frequency [MHz]
2700
Figure 7. Gain Frequency Sweep at 25° C and Pout = 25 dBm over Vcc
Gain Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = 25° C and Vcc = 3.3V
40
39
38
Gain [dB]
37
36
35
34
33
32
20
21
22
23
24
Pout [dBm]
25
26
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
Figure 8. Gain Frequency Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and Pout = 25 dBm over
Tambient
Gain Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = -30° C and Vcc = 3.3 V
40
39
38
Gain [dB]
37
36
35
34
33
32
20
21
22
23
Pout [dBm]
24
25
26
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
Figure 9. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and 25° C over Pout
Gain Power Sweep (Freq = 2.5 to 2.7 GHz)
Tambient = +85° C and Vcc = 3.3 V
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
2.5 GHz
2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz
Figure 10. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and -30° C over Pout
Gain [dB]
20
21
22
23
Pout [dBm]
24
25
26
Figure 11. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc = 3.3 V and +85° C over Pout
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