Sirenza Microdevices SCA-13 is a high performance Gallium
Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor MMIC Amplifier. A
Darlington configuration is utilized for broadband performance
up to 5GHz. The heterojunction increases breakdown voltage
and minimizes leakage current between junctions. Cancellation
of emitter junction non-linearities results in higher suppression of
intermodulation products. Typical IP3 at 850 MHz with 65mA is
32.8 dBm.
These unconditionally stable amplifiers provide 13.7 dB of gain
and 17.3 dBm of 1dB compressed power and require only a
single positive voltage supply. Only 2 DC-blocking capacitors,
a bias resistor and an optional inductor are needed for
operation.
16
15
14
Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency @ I
D
=65mA
SCA-13
DC-5 GHz, Cascadable
GaAs HBT MMIC Amplifier
NGA-489 Recommended for New Designs
dB
13
12
11
10
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Product Features
High Output IP3: 32.8 dBm @ 850 MHz
Cascadable 50 Ohm Gain Block
Patented GaAs HBT Technology
Operates From Single Supply
Applications
Cellular, PCS, CDPD, Wireless Data, SONET
Units
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
M Hz
12.3
Frequency (GHz)
Parameter
Sy mbol
P
1dB
Frequency
850 M Hz
1950 M Hz
2400 M Hz
850 M Hz
1950 M Hz
2400 M Hz
850 M Hz
1950 M Hz
2400 M Hz
Min.
Ty p.
17.3
17.6
17.4
32.8
30.3
29.1
13.7
13.6
13.6
5000
1.7:1
1.5:1
18.3
18.4
18.4
5.6
Max.
Output Pow er at 1dB Compression
OIP
3
Output Third Order Intercept Point
S
21
Bandw idth
VSWR
IN
VSWR
OUT
S
12
NF
V
D
R
TH
, j-l
Small Signal Gain
(Determined by S
11
, S
22
Values)
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Reverse Isolation
Noise Figure
Device Operating Voltage
Thermal Resistance (junction - lead)
DC-5000 M Hz
DC-5000 M Hz
850 M Hz
1950 M Hz
2400 M Hz
1950 M Hz
-
-
dB
dB
dB
dB
V
o
4.4
4.9
224
5.4
C/W
Test Conditions:
V
S
= 8 V
R
BIAS
= 47 Ohms
I
D
= 65 mA Typ.
T
L
= 25ºC
OIP
3
Tone Spacing = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm
Z
S
= Z
L
= 50 Ohms
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EDS-101393 Rev B
Preliminary
Preliminary
SCA-13 DC-5GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage.
Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression:
I
D
V
D
(max) < (T
J
- T
OP
)/Rth, j-l
Parameter
Supply Current
Operating Temperature
M aximum Input Pow er
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Junction Temperature
Value
120
-40 to +85
+16
-40 to +150
+175
Unit
mA
C
dBm
C
C
Parameter
500 MH z
Gai n
Noi se Fi gure
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Input Return Loss
Isolati on
850 MH z
Gai n
Noi se Fi gure
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Input Return Loss
Isolati on
1950 MH z
Gai n
Noi se Fi gure
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Input Return Loss
Isolati on
2400 MH z
Gai n
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Input Return Loss
Isolati on
Ty pical
25°C
13.7
5.4
32.3
17.1
12.8
18.2
13.7
5.5
32.8
17.3
12.3
18.3
13.6
5.6
30.3
17.6
12.9
18.2
13.6
29.1
17.4
15.2
18.4
U nit
Test C ondition
(I
D
= 65 mA, unless otherwise noted)
dB
dB Z
S
= 50 Ohms
dBm Tone spaci ng = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm
dB m
dB
dB
dB
dB Z
S
= 50 Ohms
dBm Tone spaci ng = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm
dB m
dB
dB
dB
dB Z
S
= 50 Ohms
dBm Tone spaci ng = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm
dB m
dB
dB
dB
dBm Tone spaci ng = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 0 dBm
dB m
dB
dB
*NOTE:
While the SCA-13 can be operated at different bias currents, 65 mA is the recommended
bias for lower junction temperature and longer life. This reflects typical operating conditions
which we have found to be an optimal balance between high IP3 and MTTF. In general, MTTF
is improved to more than 100,000 hours when biasing at 65 mA and operating up to 85°C ambient
temperature.
522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC
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http://www.sirenza.com
EDS-101393 Rev B
Preliminary
Preliminary
SCA-13 DC-5GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier
Junction Temp vs. Dissipated Power
250
MTTF vs. Dissipated Power
1.E+07
Device Lead Temp = +85C
Junction Temperature (°C)
Device Lead Temp = +85 C
230
1.E+06
210
190
+175C
170
150
0.35
Pdiss (W)
Output IP3 vs. Frequency
0.45
0.55
MTTF (hrs)
1.E+05
1.E+04
1.E+03
0.35
Pdiss (W)
Output P1dB vs. Frequency
0.45
0.55
35
33
65mA
20
65mA
19
dBm
31
dBm
18
17
16
15
29
27
25
0.5
1.5
GHz
NF vs. Frequency
2.5
3.5
0.5
1.5
GHz
2.5
3.5
Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency
6.5
65mA
15
65mA
6
dB
dB
14
5.5
5
0.5
1
GHz
13
12
1.5
2
0.5
1.5
GHz
2.5
3.5
522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC
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http://www.sirenza.com
EDS-101393 Rev B
Preliminary
Preliminary
SCA-13 DC-5GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier
Pin #
1
2
3
Function
RF IN
GND
RF OUT/Vcc
Description
RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor
chosen for the frequency of operation.
Connection to ground. Use via holes for best performance to reduce lead
inductance. Place vias as close to ground leads as possible.
RF output and bias pin. Bias should be supplied to this pin through an external
series resistor and RF choke inductor. Because DC biasing is present on this
pin, a DC blocking capacitor should be used in most applications (see
application schematic). The supply side of the bias netw ork should be w ell
