RDA1005LDig-
ital Controlled
Variable Gain
Amplifier
50MHz to
4000MHz, 6
Bit
RDA1005L
DIGITAL CONTROLLED VARIABLE GAIN
AMPLIFIER 50MHZ TO 4000MHZ, 6 BIT
Package: MCM, 32-Pin, 5.2mm x 5.2mm
AMPOUT
DATA
26
GND
GND
GND
GND
32
31
30
29
28
27
AMPIN
CLK
25
LE
1
24
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
Vdd
Features
AMP
GND
GND
ATTOUT
ACG1
ACG2
ACG3
ACG4
2
6-bit SPI
23
Broadband 50MHz to 4000MHz
Operation
6-Bit Digital Step Attenuator
Serial Mode Programming
Gain = -13.5dB to +18dB (0.5dB
Step Size)
High OIP3/P1dB =
+36dB/20dBm
Single +5V Supply
Small 32-Pin, 5.2mm x 5.2mm,
MCM (Footprint Compatible with
5mm x 5mm 32-Pin QFN)
3
22
4
21
5
DSA
20
6
19
7
18
8
17
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
ATTIN
ACG5
ACG6
GND
GND
PUP
E-pad
GND
NC
Functional Block Diagram
Applications
Product Description
RFMD’s RDA1005L is a digitally controlled variable gain amplifier featuring high lin-
earity over the entire gain control range with noise figure less than 6dB in its maxi-
mum gain state. The gain of the 6-bit digital step attenuator is programmed with a
serial mode control interface. The RDA1005L is packaged in a small 5.2mm x
5.2mm leadless laminate MCM which contains plated through thermal vias for
ultra-low thermal resistance. The footprint for this thermal vias for ultra low thermal
resistance. The footprint for this module is directly compatible with a 5mm x 5mm
QFN. This module is easy to use with no external matching components required.
Cellular, 3G Infrastructure
WiBro, WiMax, LTE
Microwave Radio
High Linearity Power Control
Ordering Information
RDA1005LSQ
RDA1005LSR
RDA1005LTR7
RDA1005LTR13
RDA1005LPCK-410
Sample bag with 25 pieces
7” Sample reel with 100 pieces
7” Reel with 750 pieces
13” Reel with 2500 pieces
50MHz to 4000MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag
Optimum Technology Matching
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Applied
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Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
NC
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
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RDA1005L
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage
DC Supply Current
Power Dissipation
Max RF Input Power
Operating Temperature (T
CASE
)
Storage Temperature
Junction Temp
ESD Rating (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
+5.5
110
605
20
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
165*
1000 (Class 1C)
MSL3
Unit
V
DC
mA
mW
dBm
°C
°C
°C
V
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
* MTTF = 1.0E6 hours at 165°C junction temperature
Parameter
General Parameters
Frequency Range
Gain Max 500MHz
Gain Max 2700MHz
Step Accuracy
Output P1dB 1900MHz
Output P1dB 2700MHz
Output IP3 1900MHz
Output IP3 2700MHz
Control Interface
Settling Time
Noise Figure 1900MHz
Impedance
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Thermal Resistance
Min.
50
17.5
15.5
Specification
Typ.
Max.
4000
Unit
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
bit
ns
dB
dB
dB
Serial mode
Condition
TA = 25°C, V
DD
= 5V
19.0
17.5
20
19
36
33
6
250
6.3
50
-15
-15
20.5
18.5
Attenuation = 0dB
Major state max error up to 2700MHz
Attenuation = 0dB
+(0.1 +5% attenuation setting)
tON, tOFF (10/90% RF)
Attenuation = 0dB
4.75
5.0
82
80.7
5.25
V
mA
°C/W
Junction to backside of device
Typical RF Performance at Key Operating Frequencies
(Note: Broadband Application Circuit)
Parameter
Maximum Small Signal Gain
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Noise Figure
Unit
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
500MHz
18.9
20.5
39
-36
-18
5.5
850MHz
18.7
20.4
40
-24
-22
5.5
1.95GHz
17.6
20.4
36
-16
-15
5.9
2.4GHz
17.2
19.4
34.8
-15
-11
6.2
3.5GHz
15.7
16.9
28.5
-14
-16
-
4GHz
13.7
14.7
27.1
-10
-27
-
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Typical Performance - Broadband Application Circuit
Gain at Major States +25C
0dB
25
20
15
10
5
Gain (dB)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq (GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
S21 (dB)
20
15
10
5
0
-5
0
1
2
3
4
Freq (GHz)
5
6
7
8
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
25
S21 Over Temperature
+25C
-40C
+85C
Input Return Loss at Major States +25C
0dB
0
-5
-10
IRL (dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq (GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
S11 Over Temperature
+25C
0
-5
-10
S11(dB) -15
-20
-25
-30
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
-40C
+85C
Freq(GHz)
Output Return Loss at Major States +25C
0dB
0
-5
-10
ORL (dB) -15
-20
-25
-30
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq (GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
S22 Over Temperature
+25C
0
-5
-10
S22 (dB) -15
-20
-25
-30
0
1
2
3
4
Freq (GHz)
5
6
7
8
-40C
+85C
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RDA1005L
Typical Performance - Broadband Application Circuit
S12 Over Temperature
0dB
+25C
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
S12(dB) -25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0
1
2
3
4
Freq(GHz)
5
6
7
8
-1.5
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
-1.0
Error (dB)
-0.5
0.0
0.5
-40C
+85C
1.0
Step Error at Major States +25C
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
Freq (GHz)
Step Error at Major States -40C
0dB
1.0
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
1.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
Error(dB)
-0.5
Error (dB) -0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-2.0
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq(GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
0.1
0.6
0dB
Step Error at Major States +85C
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
0.5
-1.0
-1.5
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq (GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
Normalized Phase Error at Major States +25C
0dB
50
40
30
20
Phase (°)
10
0
-10
-20
0.1
0.6
1.1
1.6
2.1
Freq(GHz)
2.6
3.1
3.6
4.1
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
Error (dB) 0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
0
5
0.5dB
1dB
2dB
4dB
8dB
16dB
31.5dB
850MHz
Bit Error versus Attenuation
1950MHz
2700MHz
3300MHz
10
15
Attenuation (dB)
20
25
30
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RDA1005L
Typical Performance - Broadband Application Circuit
Max Gain OIP3 versus Frequency Over Temperature
22
+25C
45
43
41
39
OIP3 (dBm)
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
0.4
0.85
1.95
2.14
Freq (GHz)
2.7
3.3
3.8
Freq (GHz)
P1dB
(dBm)
20
19
18
17
16
15
0.4
0.85
1.95
2.14
2.7
3.3
3.8
-40C
+85C
21
Max Gain P1dB versus Frequency Over Temperature
+25C
-40C
+85C
Max Gain NF versus Frequency Over Temperature
+25C
9
8
7
NF (dB)
6
5
4
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2
+85C
2.4
2.8
Freq (GHz)
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