SGA5489ZDC
to 4000MHz,
Cascadable
SiGe HBT
MMIC Ampli-
fier
SGA5489Z
Package: SOT-89
DC to 4000MHz, CASCADABLE SiGe HBT
MMIC AMPLIFIER
Product Description
The SGA5489Z is a high performance SiGe HBT MMIC Amplifier. A Darlington con-
figuration featuring one-micron emitters provides high F
T
and excellent thermal per-
formance. The heterojunction increases breakdown voltage and minimizes leakage
current between junctions. Cancellation of emitter junction non-linearities results in
higher suppression of intermodulation products. Only two DC-blocking capacitors, a
bias resistor, and an optional RF choke are required for operation.
Features
Optimum Technology
Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
GaAs MESFET
InGaP HBT
SiGe BiCMOS
Gain & Return Loss vs. Frequency
24
GAIN
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA (Typ.)
D
-20
18
Gain (dB)
ORL
-10
Return Loss (dB)
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
InP HBT
RF MEMS
LDMOS
12
IRL
6
0
0
1
EW
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
N
5
Parameter
Small Signal Gain
FO
R
Min.
17.7
Specification
Typ.
19.7
17.9
17.1
16.0
14.6
30.8
27.4
4000
ES
0
-30
-40
6
Max.
21.7
Unit
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
MHz
850MHz
1950MHz
2400MHz
850MHz
1950MHz
850MHz
1950MHz
>10dB
Output Power at 1dB Compression
Output Third Intercept Point
Bandwidth Determined by Return
Loss
Input Return Loss
15.4
dB
1950MHz
Output Return Loss
14.0
dB
1950MHz
Noise Figure
2.4
dB
1950MHz
Device Operating Voltage
3.1
3.3
4.1
V
Device Operating Current
54
60
66
mA
Thermal Resistance
97
°C/W
(Junction - Lead)
Test Conditions: V
S
=8V, I
D
=60mA Typ., OIP
3
Tone Spacing=1MHz, P
OUT
per tone=0dBm, R
BIAS
=75Ω, T
L
=25°C, Z
S
=Z
L
=50Ω
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High Gain: 17.9dB at
1950MHz
Cascadable 50Ω
Operates from Single Supply
Low Thermal Resistance
Package
PA Driver Amplifier
Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS
IF Amplifier
Wireless Data, Satellite
Applications
Condition
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Max Device Current (I
D
)
Max Device Voltage (V
D
)
Max RF Input Power
Max Junction Temp (T
J
)
Operating Temp Range (T
L
)
Max Storage Temp
Rating
120
5
+16
+150
-40 to +85
+150
Unit
mA
V
dBm
°C
°C
°C
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 EUDirective2002/95/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.
Moisture Sensitivity Level
MSL 2
Typical Performance at Key Operating Frequencies
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA
40
35
OIP
3
(dBm)
30
25
20
0
N
OIP
3
vs. Frequency
EW
Small Signal Gain
dB
20.2
19.9
19.7
17.9
Output Third Order Intercept Point
dBm
31.3
30.8
27.4
Output Power at 1dB Compression
dBm
16.3
16.0
14.6
Input Return Loss
dB
22.4
22.3
20.2
15.4
Output Return Loss
dB
20.5
19.4
19.1
14.0
Reverse Isolation
dB
24.8
23.2
23.4
23.5
Noise Figure
dB
3.0
2.8
2.4
Test Conditions: V
S
=8V, I
D
=60mA Typ., OIP
3
Tone Spacing=1MHz, P
OUT
per tone=0dBm, R
BIAS
=75Ω, T
L
=25°C, Z
S
=Z
L
=50Ω
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0.5
Parameter
Unit
100
MHz
500
MHz
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850
MHz
1950
MHz
P
1dB
vs. Frequency
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA
1
1.5
2
Frequency (GHz)
3
Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent dam-
age. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not
exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one.
Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression:
I
D
V
D
<(T
J
-T
L
)/R
TH
, j-l
2400
MHz
17.1
25.7
13.5
13.5
12.4
23.1
3.7
3500
MHz
15.0
D
11.8
10.4
21.1
20
18
P
1dB
(dBm)
16
14
12
T
FO
T
L
=+25ºC
R
T
L
=+25ºC
10
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0.5
1
1.5
2
Frequency (GHz)
2.5
3
0
2.5
3
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
V
D
=3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA
5
4
3
2
1
Noise Figure (dB)
T
L
=+25ºC
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
Frequency (GHz)
2.5
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21
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vs. Frequency
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA (Typ.)
24
18
S
21
(dB)
S
11
(dB)
0
S
11
vs. Frequency
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA (Typ.)
-10
-20
12
6
T
L
0
0
1
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
5
-40
6
0
1
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+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-30
T
L
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
6
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA (Typ.)
-12
-15
S
12
(dB)
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-18
-21
EW
S
22
(dB)
D
ES
0
1
S
12
vs. Frequency
S
22
vs. Frequency
V
D
= 3.3 V, I
D
= 60 mA (Typ.)
-24
0
1
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
N
T
L
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
T
L
2
3
4
Frequency (GHz)
5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
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SGA5489Z
Pin
1
2, 4
3
Function
RF IN
GND
RF OUT/BIAS
Description
RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation.
Connection to ground. For optimum RF performance, use via holes as close to ground leads as possible to reduce lead
inductance.
RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin, therefore a DC blocking capacitor is necessary for proper oper-
ation.
Application Schematic
Frequency (Mhz)
V
S
R
BIAS
1 uF
1000
pF
Reference
Designator
500
850
1950
2400
3500
C
D
L
C
C
D
L
C
100 pF
68 nH
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68 pF
22 pF
33 nH
22 nH
C
B
220 pF
100 pF
68 pF
56 pF
22 pF
18 nH
39 pF
15 pF
15 nH
RF in
C
B
1
SGA5489Z
3
2
C
B
4
RF out
Supply Voltage(V
S
)
ES
R
BIAS
Recommended Bias Resistor Values for I
D
=60mA
R
BIAS
=( V
S
-V
D
) / I
D
6V
8V
75
10 V
110
12 V
150
D
N
EW
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Note: R
BIAS
provides DC bias stability over temperature.
Evaluation Board Layout
Mounting Instructions:
1. Solder the copper pad on the backside of the device package to the ground plane.
2. Use a large ground pad area with many plated through-holes as shown.
3. We recommend 1 or 2 ounce copper. Measurements for this data sheet were made on a 31mil thick FR-4 board with 1
ounce copper on both sides.
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Suggested Pad Layout
Preliminary
Package Drawing
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Dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances.
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