RDA2032Z
50 MHz to
1000 MHz Dig-
ital VGa with 6-
Bit 0.5 dB Par-
allel Control
RDA2032Z
50 MHz TO 1000 MHz DIGITAL VGA WITH 6-BIT
0.5 dB PARALLEL CONTROL
Package: MCM 32-Pin, 5.2 mm x 5.2 mm
Features
Broadband 50 MHz to 1000 MHz
Operation
6-Bit Digital Step Attenuator
Parallel Mode Gain Programming
Max Gain = 38.8 dB at 140 MHz
Gain Control Range = 31.5 dB
(0.5 dB Step Size)
High OIP3/P1dB = +42/20 dBm
at 140 MHz
Single +5 V Supply
3 V or 5 V Logic Level Compatible
Small 32-Pin, 5.2 mm x 5.2 mm,
MCM
Footprint Compatible with
5 mm x 5 mm 32-Pin QFN
Functional Block Diagram
Applications
Linear IF Applications
Cellular, 3G Infrastructure
WiBro, WiMAX, LTE
Microwave Radio
High Linearity Power Control
RFMD’s RDA2032Z is a digital controlled variable gain amplifier (DVGA) featuring
high linearity over the entire gain control range. The attenuation of the 6-bit digital
step attenuator is programmed with a parallel mode control interface. The
RDA2032Z has two amplifier stages packaged in a small 5.2 mm x 5.2 mm leadless
laminate MCM containing plated through thermal vias for ultra low thermal resis-
tance. The footprint for this module is directly compatible with a 5 mm x 5 mm 32-pin
QFN. This module is easy to use with no external matching components required.
Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
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GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
BiFET HBT
LDMOS
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RDA2032Z
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage
DC Supply Current
Power Dissipation
Max Input RF Power
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature (T
J
)
ESD Rating (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)
Rating
5.5
228
1054
+24
-40 to +85
-40 to +150
+150
500 (Class 1B)
3
Unit
V
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.
RoHS status based on EU Directive 2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
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.
Parameter
Overall
Frequency Range
Gain Max at 140 MHz
Gain Control Range
Step Accuracy
OP1dB at 140 MHz
OIP3 at 140 MHz
Control Interface
Settling Time
NF at 140 MHz
Input Return Loss at 140MHz
Output Return Loss at 140MHz
Amplifier Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Attenuator Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
Total Supply Current
Thermal Resistance
Min.
Specification
Typ.
Max.
Unit
Condition
Temp = 25 °C, V
CC
= V
DD
= 5V, V
CTL
= TTL Logic,
Tested With Evaluation Circuit
50
38.8
31.5
1000
MHz
dBm
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
ns
dB
dB
dB
Attenuation = 0 dB
0.5 dB step
Major state max error up to 1000 MHz
Attenuation = 0 dB
P
OUT
= 0 dBm/tone, 1 MHz spacing
Parallel mode 6-bit
t
ON
, t
OFF
(10%/90% RF)
Attenuation = 0 dB
50
system
50
system
±(0.15 + 3% attenuation setting)
20
42
6
220
3.2
-30
-25
4.75
3.0
164
5.0
5
182
39
5.25
5.25
204
V
V
mA
°C/W
Sum of currents from V
DD
and V
CC
Typical RF Performance at Key Operating Frequencies
Parameter
Max Small Signal Gain
OP1dB
OIP3
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
NF
Unit
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
50 MHz
39.5
19.5
40.0
-20
-30
3.1
140 MHz 280 MHz 500 MHz 850 MHz 1000 MHz
38.8
20.0
42.0
-30
-28
3.2
38.5
20.0
42.0
-20
-23
3.3
37.8
20.0
39.5
-19
-20
3.3
36.5
19.8
36.0
-16
-11.5
3.3
36.0
19.6
35.0
-15
-10
3.3
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RDA2032Z
Typical Performance
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Typical Performance
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RDA2032Z
Typical Performance
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