WS1113
4 x 4 Power Amplifier Module for
CDMA/AMPS (824 – 849 MHz)
Data Sheet
Description
The WS1113, a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)
Power Amplifier (PA), is a fully matched 10-pin
surface mount module developed for Cellular and
AMPS applications. This power amplifier module
operates in the 824 – 849 MHz bandwidth. The
WS1113 meets stringent CDMA linearity require-
ments up to 28 dBm output power.
A low current (Vcont) pin is provided for high effi-
ciency improvement of the low output power range.
The WS1113 features CoolPAM circuit technology
offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature
stability and ruggedness.
WS1113 is self contained, incorporating 50 ohm input
and output matching networks.
Features
• Good linearity
• High efficiency
• 10-pin surface mounting package (4 mm x 4 mm x
1.4 mm)
• Low power-state control
• Low quiescent current
• Internal 50Ω matching networks for both RF input and
output
• CDMA 95A/B, CDMA2000-1X/EVDO
Applications
• Digital Cellular (CDMA)
• Analog Cellular (AMPS)
Functional Block Diagram
Vref(1)
Vcont(2)
Bias Circuit & Control Logic
RF Input (4)
Input
Match
MMIC
DA
Inter
Stage
Match
PA
Output
Match
RF Output (8)
MODULE
Vcc1(5)
Vcc2(6)
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
[1]
Parameter
RF Input Power
DC Supply Voltage
DC Reference Voltage
Storage Temperature
Symbol
P
in
V
cc
V
ref
T
stg
Min.
–
–
–
-55
Nominal
–
3.4
2.85
–
Max.
10.0
5.0
3.3
+125
Unit
dBm
V
V
°C
Table 2. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
DC Supply Voltage
DC Reference Voltage
Mode Control Voltage
– High Power Mode
– Low Power Mode
Operating Frequency
Ambient Temperature
Symbol
V
cc
V
ref
V
cont
V
cont
F
o
T
a
Min.
3.2
2.75
–
–
824
-30
Nominal
3.4
2.85
0
2.85
Max.
4.2
2.95
–
–
849
Unit
V
V
V
V
MHz
°C
25
85
Table 3. Power Range Truth Table
Power Mode
High Power Mode
[3]
Low Power Mode
[3]
Shut Down Mode
[4]
Symbol
PR2
PR1
–
Vref
2.85
2.85
0.00
Vcont
[2]
Low
High
–
Range
~ 28 dBm
~17 dBm
–
Notes:
1. No damage assuming only one parameter is set at limit at a time with all other parameters set at
or below nominal value.
2. High (1.5 – 3.0V), Low (0.0V – 0.5V).
3. To change between High Power Mode and Low Power Mode, switch Vcont accordingly.
4. In order to shut down the module, turn off Vref accordingly.
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Table 4. Electrical Characteristics for CDMA Mode (Vcc = 3.4V, Vref = 2.85V, T = 25°C)
Characteristics
Gain
Gain_low
PAE_hi
Power Added Efficiency
PAE_low
Icc_hi
Total Supply Current
Icc_low
Iq_hi
Quiescent Current
Iq_low
Iref_hi
Reference Current
Iref_low
Control Current
[1]
Total Current in Power-down Mode
ACPR in High Power-down Mode
ACPR in Low Power-down Mode
Harmonic Suppression
Input VSWR
Stability (Spurious Output)
Noise Power in RX Band
Ruggedness
Note:
1. Control current when series 6.2kohm is used.
0.9 MHz offset
1.98 MHz offset
0.9 MHz offset
1.98 MHz offset
Second
Third
Icont
Ipd
ACPR1_hi
ACPR2_hi
ACPR1_low
ACPR2_low
2fo
3fo
VSWR
S
RxBN
Ru
VSWR 6:1, All phase
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout<28 dBm, Pin<10.0 dBm
-136
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Vref = 0.0V
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
4
0.2
0.2
-50
-60
-52
-62
-33
-55
2:1
8
1
5
-47
-57
-47
-57
-30
-40
2.5:1
-60
-132
10:1
mA
mA
µA
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
VSWR
dBc
dBm/Hz
VSWR
Low Power Mode
Pout = 28.0 dBm
8
14
3
22
7
mA
mA
Pout = 17.0 dBm
High Power Mode
60
65
85
80
115
mA
mA
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
17.5
21
440
500
%
mA
Pout = 17.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
15.5
37
18.5
42
dB
%
Symbol
Gain_hi
Condition
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Min.
25.5
Typ.
28.5
Max.
Unit
dB
Table 5. Electrical Characteristics for AMPS Mode (Vcc = 3.4V, Vref = 2.85V, T = 25°C)
Characteristics
Gain
Power Added Efficiency
Total Supply Current
Quiescent Current
Reference Current
Total Supply Current in Power-down Mode
Harmonic Suppression
Input VSWR
Stability (Spurious Output)
Noise Power in Rx Band
Ruggedness
Second
Third
Symbol
Gain_a
PAE_a
Icc_a
Iq_a
Iref_a
Ipd
2fo
3fo
VSWR
S
RxBN
Ru
Condition
Pout = 31.0 dBm
Pout = 31.0 dBm
Pout = 31.0 dBm
High Power Mode
Pout = 31.0 dBm
Min.
25
50
Typ.
28
54
685
Max.
31
Unit
dB
%
740
115
7
5
-30
-40
2.5:1
-50
mA
mA
mA
µA
dBc
dBc
VSWR
dBc
dBm/Hz
VSWR
60
85
3
0.2
-33
-50
2:1
Vcc = 3.4, Vref = 0, Vcont = 0V
Pout = 31.0 dBm
Pout = 31.0 dBm
VSWR 6:1, All phase
Pout = 31.0 dBm
Pout<31.0 dBm, Pin<10.0 dBm
-136
-132
10:1
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Characterization Data
(Vcc = 3.4V, Vref = 2.85V, T = 25°C, Fo = 837 MHz)
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-10
30
25
ICCT (mA)
GAIN (dB)
20
15
10
5
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
Figure 1. Total Current vs. Output Power.
Figure 2. Gain vs. Output Power.
45
40
35
30
PAE (%)
-40
-45
-50
ACPR1 (dBc)
-55
-60
-65
-70
-75
25
20
15
10
5
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
-80
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
Figure 3. Power Added Efficiency vs. Output Power.
Figure 4. Adjacent Channel Power Ratio 1 vs. Output Power.
-40
-45
-50
ACPR2 (dBc)
-55
-60
-65
-70
-75
-80
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
Figure 5. Adjacent Channel Power Ratio 2 vs. Output Power.
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Evaluation Board Description
Vref
Vcont
R1
6.2kohm
RF In
4 RF In
5 Vcc1
GND 7
Vcc2 6
C1
100pF
C2
100pF
1 Vref
2 Vcont
3 GND
GND 10
GND 9
RF Out
RF Out 8
Vcc1
C4
2.2µF
C3
100pF
C5
680pF
C6 Vcc2
2.2µF
Figure 6. Evaluation Board Schematic.
R1
C2
C1
Agilent
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PYYWW
AAAAA
C3
C4
C5
C6
Figure 7. Evaluation Board Assembly Diagram.
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