TQP3M9018
RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Applications
Repeaters
Mobile Infrastructure
LTE / WCDMA / CDMA / EDGE
General Purpose Wireless
16 Pin 3x3 mm QFN Package
Product Features
20-4000 MHz
20.5 dB Gain at 1900 MHz
1.3 dB Noise Figure at 1900 MHz
+37 dBm Output IP3
50 Ohm Cascadable Gain Block
Unconditionally Stable
High Input Power Capability
+5 V Single Supply, 85mA Current
3x3 mm QFN Package
Functional Block Diagram
Pin 1 Reference Mark
N/C
N/C
N/C
14
16
15
13
12
11
10
9
N/C
RF In
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF Out / V
DD
N/C
N/C
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
N/C
N/C
N/C
Backside Pad - RF/DC GND
General Description
The TQP3M9018 is a cascadable, high linearity gain
block amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package. At
1.9 GHz, this amplifier typically provides 20.5 dB gain,
+37 dBm output IP3 and 1.3 dB noise figure while only
drawing 85 mA current. The device is housed in a lead-
free / green / RoHS-compliant industry-standard 16-pin
3x3mm QFN package.
The TQP3M9018 has the benefit of having high gain
across a broad range of frequencies while also providing
very low noise. This allows the device to be used in both
receiver and transmitter chains for high performance
systems. The amplifier is internally matched using a high
performance E-pHEMT process and requires only an
external RF choke and blocking/bypass capacitors for
operation from a single +5 V supply. The internal active
bias circuit also provides stable operation over bias and
temperature variations.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
2
11
All Other Pins
Backside Paddle
Label
RF In
RF Out / V
DD
N/C
RF/DC GND
Ordering Information
The TQP3M9018 covers the 0.02-4 GHz frequency band
and is targeted for wireless infrastructure or other
applications requiring high linearity and/or low noise
figure.
Part No.
Description
TQP3M9018
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TQP3M9018-PCB_IF 50-500 MHz Evaluation Board
TQP3M9018-PCB_RF 0.5-4 GHz Evaluation Board
Standard T/R size = 2500 pieces on a 7” reel
Datasheet: Rev M 06-12-15
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N/C
TQP3M9018
RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Recommended Operating Conditions
Rating
−65 to 150°C
+23 dBm
+7 V
-0.3 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25°C
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
Reverse Supply Voltage
Parameter
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
T
CASE
Tj for >10
6
hours MTTF
Min
+3.0
−40
Typ
+5.0
Max Units
+5.25
+105
+190
V
°C
°C
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test
conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all
recommended operating conditions.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
V
DD
=+5V, Temp.=+25°C, 50 Ω system
Parameter
Operational Frequency Range
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Current, I
DD
Thermal Resistance, θ
jc
Conditions
Min
20
19
Typ
1900
20.5
16
19
+21
+37
1.3
85
Max
4000
22
Units
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
°C/W
Pout=+3 dBm/tone, ∆f = 1 MHz
+33
Module (junction to case)
100
38.7
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TQP3M9018
RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TQP3M9018-PCB_RF Evaluation Board (500−4000 MHz)
J4
J3
J3 V
DD
J4 GND
B1
C1
C1
C2
L2
L2
C6
U1
J1
RF
Input
C2
1
C6
U1
2
3
J2
RF
Output
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. Components shown on the silkscreen but not on the schematic are not used.
3. B1 (0 Ω jumper) is not shown on the schematic and may be replaced with copper trace in the target application layout.
4. The recommended component values are dependent upon the frequency of operation.
5. All components are of 0603 size unless otherwise specified.
Bill of Material − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Reference Des.
n/a
U1
C2, C6
C1
L2
B1
L1, D1, C3, C4
Value
n/a
n/a
100 pF
0.01 uF
68 nH
0Ω
DNP
Description
Printed Circuit Board
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
CAP, 0603, 5%, 100V, NPO/COG
CAP, 0603, 5%, 50V, X7R
IND, 0603, 5%
RES, 0603
n/a
Manuf.
TriQuint
TriQuint
various
various
CoilCraft
various
n/a
Part Number
1076342
TQP3M9018
0603CS-68NXJL
n/a
Note: Performances can be optimized at frequency of interest by using recommended component values shown in the table below.
Inductors are wirewound Coilcraft.
Reference
Designation
C2, C6
L2
50
0.01 uF
470 nH
200
1000 pF
220 nH
Frequency (MHz)
500
2000
100 pF
82 nH
22 pF
22 nH
2500
22 pF
18 nH
3500
22 pF
15 nH
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High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Typical Performance − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
V
DD
=+5V,
I
DD
=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
Parameter
Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
OIP3
(1)
Noise figure
(2)
500
22.4
10
9
+21.4
+38.4
1.1
900
21.9
11
10
+21.4
+37.5
1.1
Typical Value
1900
20.5
16.6
19
+21
+37
1.3
2700
19.5
30.5
16
+20.2
+35.3
1.6
3500
18.2
12.7
16.6
+19.8
+34.7
2
4000
17
8
18
+19.2
+34.4
2.5
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Notes:
1.
OIP3 measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz.
2.
Noise figure data listed in the table above includes PCB losses. ~0.1dB @ 2 GHz
.
Performance Plots − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
V
DD
=+5V,
I
DD
=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
Gain vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
24
0
S11 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
22
- 20°C
- 40°C
-10
- 20°C
- 40°C
Gain (dB)
20
S11 (dB)
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
-20
18
-30
16
-40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
0
S22 vs. Frequency over Temp
4
Noise Figure vs. Frequency over Temp
Noise Figure (dB)
-10
3
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
S22 (dB)
-20
+85°C
+25°C
- 20°C
- 40°C
2
-30
1
-40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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RFMD + TriQuint = Qorvo
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
Performance Plots − TQP3M9018-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
V
DD
=+5V,
I
DD
=85 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
45
+85°C
+25°C
- 20°C
- 40°C
OIP3 vs. Pout/tone over Temp
Frequency = 1900 MHz
45
OIP3 vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
40
40
- 20°C
- 40°C
OIP3 (dBm)
35
OIP3 (dBm)
0
2
4
6
8
35
30
30
25
25
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
Pout/tone (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
26
P1dB vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
90
Idd vs. Temperature
Temp.=+25°C
CW Signal
24
+25°C
- 20°C
85
P1dB (dBm)
22
Idd (mA)
3
3.5
4
- 40°C
80
20
75
18
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
70
-40
-15
10
35
60
85
Frequency (GHz)
Temperature (°C)
45
OIP3 vs. Vdd
Temp.=+25°C
30
P1dB vs. Vdd
Temp.=+25°C
40
900 MHz
1900 MHz
25
900 MHz
OIP3 (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
1900 MHz
35
20
30
15
25
3
4
5
6
7
10
3
4
5
6
7
Vdd (Volts)
Vdd (Volts)
3
Noise Figure vs. Vdd
Temp.=+25°C
90
Idd vs. Vdd
Temp.=+25°C
CW Signal
2.5
85
1900 MHz
900 MHz
Noise Figure (dB)
2
1.5
1
0.5
Idd (mA)
6
7
80
75
70
0
3
4
5
65
3
4
5
6
7
Vdd (Volts)
Vdd (Volts)
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