MGA-25203
5.1 - 5.9 GHz WiFi and WiMAX Power Amplifier (3x3mm)
Data Sheet
Description
Avago Technologies MGA-25203 linear power amplifier is
designed for mobile and fixed wireless data applications
in the 5.1 to 5.9 GHz frequency ranges. The PA is optimized
for IEEE 802.11a/n WLAN and 802.16 WiMAX 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 Enhance-
ment-mode pHEMT technology for superior performance
across voltage and temperature levels.
The MGA-25203 is packaged in a 3x3x1 mm size for space-
constrained applications.
Features
Advanced GaAs E-pHEMT
50
all RF ports
Full performance across entire 5.1-5.9GHz
Operates from 4.9-5.9 GHz
Integrated CMOS compatible pins for shutdown
3 to 5V supply
ESD protection all ports above 1000V HBM
Small size: 3 x 3 x 1 mm
Stable under all loads or conditions
-40C to +85C operation
Integrated DC blocking capacitors for Input and Output
pins
Applications
Portable WiFi and WiMAX applications
WiFi and WiMAX Access points
Functional Block Diagram
GND
16
RFIN
1
VCC1
15
GND
14
VCC2
13
GND
12
At 5.4GHz
Meets all IEEE 802.11n masks at 23 dBm Pout with 3.3V
and 425mA
EVM of -34dB (2.0%) at 64QAM, 54Mbps @ Pout of
23dBm
Gain of 30dB
PAE of 13%
GND
2
OMN
ISMN
RFOUT
11
Device Marking Instruction
VCC1
VCC2
13
12
GND
GND
3
BIAS NETWORK
GND
10
16
15
14
GND
BCTRL
4
BSPLY
5
BSW
6
N/C
7
N/C
8
N/C
9
25203
KAYYWW
XXXXX
3mm
x
3mm
x 1mm
RFIN
GND
GND
BCTRL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
RFOUT
GND
NC
17
GND
11
10
9
BSPLY
BSW
NC
TOP VIEW
“25203” = Product Code
“KA” = Korea ASE
“YY” = Year code indicates the year of manufacture
“WW” = Workweek code indicates the workweek of manufacture
“XXXXX” = Last 5 digit of assembly lot number
NC
Electrical Specifications
Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Table 1. Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Description
Supply Voltage
Bias Supply
Bias Control
Bias ON/OFF
RF Input Power
MSL
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
-65
Specifications
Pin
VCC1
VCC2
BSPLY
BCTRL
BSW
RFIN
Min.
3
3
1.65
1.65
Typical
3.3
3.3
2.8
1.8
Max.
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
15
MSL3
150
150
Unit
V
V
V
V
V
°C
°C
Comments
Using 64QAM
Table 2. Operating Range
Parameter
Description
Supply Voltage
Bias Supply
Bias Control
Bias ON/OFF
RF Output Power
Frequency Range
Thermal Resistance,
ch-b
Case Temperature
-40
Specifications
Pin
VCC1
VCC2
BSPLY
BCTRL
BSW
RFOUT
5.1
23.4
+85
Min.
3
3
2.75
1.65
Typical
3.3
3.3
20
2.8
0.68
1.8
36
Max.
5
5
2.85
2.2
23
5.9
Unit
V
V
mA
V
uA
V
uA
dBm
GHz
°C/W
°C
Comments
Using 64QAM
Channel to board
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WLAN (802.11 a) Electrical Specifications
All data measured on an FR4 demo board at Vcc1 = Vcc2 = 3.3V, Tc = 25°C, 50
at all ports. Unless otherwise specified,
all data is taken at 54Mbps 64QAM modulated signal per IEEE 802.11a with 20MHz BW at 4.9 - 5.9GHz. This module is
intended for frequency band 5.1-5.9GHz. The following data from 4.9 to 5.1GHz shows that the PA is fully functional with
degraded performance.
Table 3. RF Electrical Characteristics
Performance
Parameter
Input Return Loss
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation (V
CC
)
5.4-5.9 GHz
EVM
Pout, SEM Compliant
Total DC Current
Gain
5.1-5.3 GHz
EVM
Pout, SEM Compliant
Total DC Current
Gain
4.9-5.0 GHz
EVM
Pout, SEM Compliant
Total DC Current
Gain
P1dB
Psat
Settling Time
Icc leakage current
Min.
–
–
-1
–
–
+23
–
27
–
–
+23
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.2
–
Typical
-8
1
–
-32
-36
–
425
30
-30
-32
–
443
27
-26
-28
22
468
23
29
30
0.5
10
Max.
–
–
1
-30
-32
–
580
33
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
40
Unit
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
dB
dBm
dBm
uS
uA
Comments
Over any 20MHz
3V to 5V
Vcc=3.3V
Vcc=5.0V
IEEE 802.11a
Pout=23dBm
Vcc=3.3V
Vcc=5.0V
IEEE 802.11a
Pout=23dBm
Vcc=3.3V
Vcc=5.0V
IEEE 802.11a
Pout=23dBm
CW Single Tone
CW Single Tone
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Selected performance plots
5.4 – 5.9GHz
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
5400
EVM Frequency Sweep (Vcc=3.0 to 5.0V)
Tambient=25C and Pout=23dBm
3V0
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
EVM (dB)
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
5400
EVM Frequency Sweep (Tambient=-30C to +85C)
Vcc=3.3V and Pout=23dBm
-30C
25C
+85C
EVM (dB)
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
Figure 1. EVM Frequency Sweep at 25C and Pout=23dBm over Vcc
EVM Frequency Sweep (Tambient=-30C to +85C)
Vcc=3.6V and Pout=23dBm
-30C
25C
+85C
Figure 2. EVM Frequency Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and Pout=23dBm over Tambient
EVM Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=25C and Vcc=3.3V
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
5400
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
-42.00
19.0
EVM (dB)
EVM (dB)
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
Figure 3. EVM Frequency Sweep at Vcc=3.6V and Pout=23dBm over Tambient
EVM Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=-30C and Vcc=3.3V
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
Figure 4. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and 25C over Frequency
EVM Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=85C and Vcc=3.3V
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
-42.00
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
-20.00
-22.00
-24.00
-26.00
-28.00
-30.00
-32.00
-34.00
-36.00
-38.00
-40.00
-42.00
19.0
EVM (dB)
EVM (dB)
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
Figure 5. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and -30C over Frequency
Figure 6. EVM Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and +85C over Frequency
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Selected performance plots
5.4 – 5.9GHz (Cont.)
Gain Frequency Sweep (Vcc=3.0 to 5.0V)
Tambient=25C and Pout=23dBm
3V0
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
Gain (dB)
Gain Frequency Sweep (Tambient=-30C to +85C)
Vcc=3.3V and Pout=23dBm
34.00
33.00
32.00
Gain (dB)
31.00
30.00
29.00
28.00
27.00
5400
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
-30C
25C
+85C
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
20
5400
Figure 7. Gain Frequency Sweep at 25C and Pout=25dBm over Vcc
Gain Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=25C and Vcc=3.3V
Figure 8. Gain Frequency Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and Pout=25dBm over Tambient
Gain Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=-30C and Vcc=3.3V
34.00
32.00
30.00
Gain (dB)
28.00
26.00
24.00
22.00
20.00
19.0
34.00
32.00
30.00
Gain (dB)
28.00
26.00
24.00
22.00
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
20.00
19.0
Figure 9. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and 25C over Frequency
Gain Power Sweep (Freq=5.4 to 5.9GHz)
Tambient=85C and Vcc=3.3V
Figure 10. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and -30C over Frequency
Total Current Frequency Sweep (Vcc=3.0 to 5.0V)
Tambient=25C and Pout=23dBm
34.00
32.00
30.00
Gain (dB)
28.00
26.00
24.00
22.00
20.00
19.0
5.4GHz
5.5GHz
5.6GHz
5.7GHz
5.8GHz
5.9GHz
20.0
21.0
22.0
Pout (dBm)
23.0
24.0
0.56
0.54
0.52
0.50
0.48
0.46
0.44
0.42
0.40
0.38
0.36
0.34
0.32
0.30
5400
Itotal (A)
3V0
3V3
3V6
4V2
5V0
5500
5600
5700
Frequency (MHz)
5800
5900
Figure 11. Gain Power Sweep at Vcc=3.3V and -+85C over Frequency
Figure 12. Total Current Frequency Sweep at 25C and Pout=25dBm over Vcc
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