QPA9801
®
1805 – 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier
General Description
The QPA9801 is a balanced amplifier module with
embedded hybrid couplers to convert to single ended input
and output ports. The module has an enable pin to allow for
shutting down of the amplifier. The module requires
minimal external components which are VCC choke
inductors, decoupling caps and resistors for bias control.
The QPA9801 provides 26 dBm P1dB with 20 dB gain and
42 dBm OIP3 across a wide frequency range of 1805-2400
MHz to cover the 3GPP Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 23 and 30.
The linear driver amplifier is targeted for use in wireless
infrastructure where high linearity, medium power and high
integration is required. The balanced amplifier configuration
provides very good input and output VSWR and is
especially ideal as the output stage in a macrocell
transceiver board that connects to the high power amplifier
(HPA) board through a long cable or microstrip trace. The
QPA9801 is packaged in a small 5 x 5 mm leadless
package that is internally matched to 50 Ω on all RF ports.
16 Pad 5 x 5 mm leadless SMT Package
Product Features
1805 – 2400 MHz
Balanced Amplifier with integrated 3 dB hybrids
Internally Matched 50 Ω Input / Output
Shutdown Mode with 1.8V logic control
20 dB Gain
+41.6 dBm OIP3
+26.4 dBm P1dB
Good gain flatness across Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 23, 30
Functional Block Diagram
Applications
Wireless Infrastructure
Macro BTS Transceivers
Booster Amps, Repeaters
Ordering Information
Part No.
QPA9801TR13
QPA9801SR
QPA9801PCB401
Top View
Description
2,500 pieces on a 13” reel (standard)
100 pieces on a 7” reel
1805 − 2400 MHz Evaluation Board
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QPA9801
®
1805 – 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier
Recommended Operating Conditions
Rating
−40 to +150 °C
+22 dBm
+6 V
+5.5 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power, CW, 50 Ω, T=25 °C
Supply Voltage (V
CC
)
Enable Voltage (Enable
)
Parameter
Device Voltage (V
CC
)
Enable (High)
Enable (Low)
T
CASE
Tj for
>10
6
hours MTTF
Min
+3.30
+1.17
0
−40
Typ
+5
+1.8
Max
+5.25
+3.6
+0.63
+105
+190
Units
V
V
V
°C
°C
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.
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
conditions.
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Operational Frequency Range
Test Frequency
Gain
Fc ± 100 MHz
Gain Slope (peak to peak)
Fc ± 250 MHz
Fc ± 350 MHz
Fc ± 500 MHz
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Control Current
Total Current
Rise time
Fall time
Thermal Resistance, θjc
From Enable to 90% RF
From Disable to 10% RF
Module (channel to case)
Pin = −7 dBm/tone, ∆f = 1 MHz
+38.5
+25.0
18.5
Conditions
(1)
Min
1805
Typ
2140
20
0.1
0.3
0.6
1.0
+41.6
+26.4
1.5
23
25
Max
2400
21.5
Units
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
mA
V
CC_CTRL1
(Pin 6)
2
296
24
70
16.2
360
mA
nS
nS
°C/W
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
CC
= V
CC_CTRL1
= +5.0 V, Enable = +1.8V, Temp = +25 °C, 50 Ω system.
Logic Table
Parameter
Enable
High
Active
Low
Shutdown
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QPA9801
®
1805 – 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier
Application Circuit Schematic and Layout
Bill of Material – QPA9801PCB4B01
Reference Des.
n/a
U1
L3, L5
R1, L4
C3, C6
C5
C4
Value
n/a
n/a
68 nH
0 Ω
1 uF
100 pF
Description
Printed Circuit Board
¼ Watt Balanced Amplfier
Inductor, wire wound
Resistor, Chip, Jumper
Capacitor, Chip, 10%, 10V, X5R
Capacitor, Chip, NPO, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG
DNI
Manuf.
Qorvo
Coilcraft
Various
Various
Various
Part Number
QPA9801
0402CS-68NXGRW
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QPA9801
®
1805 – 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier
Typical Performance
Parameter
Frequency
Gain
Fc ± 100 MHz
Gain Slope (peak to peak)
Fc ± 250 MHz
Fc ± 350 MHz
Fc ± 500 MHz
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output IP3
Output P1dB
Noise Figure
Pout = +12 dBm/tone, ∆f = 1 MHz
Conditions
(1)
1840
20.1
0.2
0.5
0.7
1.1
20
27
+42.0
+26.4
1.7
Typical Value
1960
20.2
0.1
0.3
0.5
0.8
23
25
+41.1
+26.7
1.5
2140
20.2
0.1
0.3
0.6
1.0
22
21
+40.0
+26.4
1.5
2350
19.9
0.4
0.9
1.3
2.2
22
22
+38.7
+26.1
1.9
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
CC
= V
CC_CTRL1
= +5.0 V, Enable = +1.8V, Temp.=+25 °C
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QPA9801
®
1805 – 2400 MHz 1/4W Balanced Amplifier
Performance Plots
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
CC
= V
CC_CTRL1
= +5V, Enable = +1.8 V, Temp.=+25 °C
22
Gain vs. Frequency
Vcc = +5.0 V
0
-5
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency
Vcc = +5.0 V
0
-5
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
Vcc = +5.0 V
21
-40C
-40C
-10
+25C
|S21| (dB)
|S11| (dB)
20
+105C
|S22| (dB)
+85C
-10
-15
-20
+25C
+85C
+105C
-15
-20
19
-40C
+25C
+85C
+105C
18
-25
-30
1300
-25
-30
1300
17
1300
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
2700
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
2700
1500
1700
1900
2100
2300
2500
2700
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
45
OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature
Vcc = +5.0V
45
OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature
Vcc = +5.0V
45
OIP3 vs Pout/tone vs Temperature
Vcc = +5.0V
Freq = 1840 MHz
Freq = 1960 MHz
Freq = 2140 MHz
OIP3 (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)
35
-40C
25C
85C
105C
35
-40C
25C
OIP3 (dBm)
40
40
40
35
-40C
25C
85C
105C
85C
105C
30
10
11
12
13
14
30
10
11
12
13
14
30
10
11
12
13
14
Pout (dBm/tone)
Pout (dBm/tone)
Pout (dBm/tone)
28
P1dB vs Frequency
2.5
Noise Figure vs Frequency
45
QPA9801
OIP3 vs. Pout/tone
Temp.=+25°C
27
Noise Figure (dB)
2.0
P1dB (dBm)
26
1.5
25
-40C
25C
OIP3 (dBm)
40
35
F = 2300 MHz
F = 2350 MHz
F = 2400 MHz
1.0
Vcc = +5.0V
-40C
25C
85C
105C
24
Vcc = +5.0V
85C
105C
23
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
2050
2100
2150
2200
0.5
1800
30
1850
1900
1950
2000
2050
2100
2150
2200
10
11
12
13
14
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Pout/Tone (dBm)
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