QPL9095
®
Ultra Low-Noise, Bypass LNA
General Description
The QPL9095 is a high-linearity, ultra-low noise gain block
amplifier with a bypass mode functionality integrated in the
product. At 900MHz, the amplifier typically provides 22 dB
gain, +33 dBm OIP3, and 0.6 dB noise figure while drawing
50 mA current from a +4.2 V supply.
8 Pin 2X2 mm DFN Package
The QPL9095 is internally matched using a high
performance E-pHEMT process and only requires four
external components for operation from a single positive
supply: an external RF choke and blocking/bypass
capacitors. This low noise amplifier contains an internal
active bias to maintain high performance over temperature.
The QPL9095 is optimized for the 500MHz – 1000MHz
frequency band and is targeted for wireless infrastructure.
The QPL9095 is packaged in a 2 x 2 mm DFN.
Product Features
500MHz – 1000MHz Operational bandwidth
LNA with integrated bypass mode
Ability to turn LNA and bypass mode OFF
Ultra low noise, 0.6 dB at 900MHz
22 dB Gain at 900MHz
+33 dBm Output IP3 in LNA Mode
+35 dBm Output IP3 in Bypass Mode
Internally matched
Positive supply only, +3.3 to +5 V
2x2 mm 8-pin DFN plastic package
Functional Block Diagram
Pin 1 Reference Mark
Applications
Base-station Receivers
Repeaters / DAS
Tower Mounted Amplifiers
Mobile Infrastructure
General Purpose Wireless
TDD or FDD systems
GND
RF In
N/C
V
BYP
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
DD
RF Out
GND
V
SD
Backside Paddle - RF/DC GND
Top View
Ordering Information
Part No.
QPL9095SR
QPL9095TR7
QPL9095EVB01
Description
100 pcs on 7” reel
2500 pcs on 7” reel
Evaluation Board
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QPL9095
®
Ultra Low-Noise, Bypass LNA
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage Temperature
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25°C
Recommended Operating Conditions
Rating
−65 to 150°C
+7 V
+30 dBm
Parameter
Supply Voltage (V
DD
)
T
CASE
T
j
at T
CASE
= 125°C
Min
3.0
−40
Typ
4.2
Max Units
5.25
+105
+142
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
= +4.2 V, Temp.=+25°C.
Parameter
Operational Frequency Range
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Noise Figure
(2)
Output P1dB
(1)
Output IP3
Insertion Loss
Return Loss
Isolation
(1)
Output IP3
Control Voltage, V
1
, V
2
Current, I
D
Conditions
Min
500
Typ
900
22
8.5
11
0.6
+20
+33
1.2
12
18
+35
Max
1000
23.5
Units
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Switching Speed
Thermal Resistance, θ
jc
1.
2.
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA ON, Bypass OFF,
Pout=+2 dBm/tone, Δf=1 MHz
LNA OFF, Bypass ON
LNA OFF, Bypass ON
LNA OFF, Bypass OFF
LNA OFF, Bypass ON
Pin=+2 dBm/tone, Δf=1 MHz
V
IH
V
IL
Bypass OFF
Bypass ON
LNA-Bypass (50% Vctrl to 10% RF)
Bypass-LNA(50% Vctrl to 90% RF)
LNA-OFF(50% Vctrl to 10% RF)
OFF-LNA(50% Vctrl to 90% RF)
Channel to case
20.5
0.9
+18.5
+30
2.5
15
+30
1.17
0
40
dB
dB
dB
dBm
53
5
40
185
40
65
44
V
DD
0.63
75
V
V
mA
mA
ns
ns
ns
ns
°C/W
Minimum specification listed is guaranteed by design. Not tested in production.
Input trace loss de-embedded from Noise Figure data.
Control Truth Table
V
BYP
0
0
1
V
SD
0
1
x
State
LNA ON, Bypass OFF
LNA OFF, Bypass OFF
LNA OFF, Bypass ON
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QPL9095
®
Ultra Low-Noise, Bypass LNA
QPL9095 Evaluation Board
C9
J3 V
DD
R1
R1
0
J6 GND
1 uF
C10
C9
C10
L1
C1
C
11
U1
12
C4
R4
R
3
1000 pF
L1
68 nH
(0603)
U1
C1
1
2
8
7
6
5
C
J1
RF
Input
C4
J2
RF
Output
100 pF
C11
20K
3
4
100 pF
C12
20K
R4
0
R3
0
C5
C8
J4 V2
J5 V1
Notes:
1.
A through line is included on the evaluation board to de-embed the board losses.
Bill of Material – QPL9095 Evaluation Board
Reference Des.
N/A
U1
C10
C9
C1, C4, C5, C8
R1, 3, 4
C11, C12
L1
Value
N/A
n/a
1000 pF
1.0 uF
100 pF
0Ω
20K
68 nH
Description
Printed Circuit Board
Ultra Low Noise, Bypass LNA
CAP, 0402, 10%, 50V, X7R
Cap., 0402, 10%, 6.3V, X5R
Cap., 0402, 5%, 50V, NPO/COG
Resistor, Chip, 0402, 5%, 1/16W
Resistor, Chip, 0402, 5%, 1/16W
Inductor, 0603, 5%, coil
Manuf.
Qorvo
Qorvo
Murata
Murata
Murata
Various
Various
Coilcraft
Part Number
QPL9095
GRM155R71H102KA01D
(1067924)
GRM155R60J105KE19D
(1068381)
GRM1555C1H101JZ01D
(1068365)
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QPL9095
®
Ultra Low-Noise, Bypass LNA
Performance Plots
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
DD
= +4.2 V, Temp.= +25 °C
25
Gain vs. Frequency (LNA Mode)
0
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency (LNA Mode)
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency (LNA Mode)
0
22
+95 °C
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
-5
+25 °C
−40 °C
-5
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
|S22| (dB)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
|S11| (dB)
Gain (dB)
19
-10
-10
16
-15
-15
13
10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
-20
-20
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
0
Gain vs. Frequency (Bypass Mode)
+95 °C
+25 °C
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency (Bypass Mode)
0
0
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency (Bypass Mode)
-1
−40 °C
-5
+95 °C
-5
|S22| (dB)
|S11| (dB)
Gain (dB)
-2
+25 °C
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
-10
-10
−40 °C
-3
-15
-15
-4
-5
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
-20
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
-20
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
-10
Isolation vs. Frequency (OFF Mode)
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
0
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency (OFF Mode)
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency (OFF Mode)
0
+95 °C
-1
-2
+25 °C
−40 °C
-15
Isolation (dB)
-20
-3
|S22| (dB)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
|S11| (dB)
-2
-4
-6
-25
-4
-8
-30
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
-5
-10
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
37
36
35
34
OIP3 vs Pout/tone (LNA Mode)
900 MHz
Δf = 1 MHz
45
OIP3 vs Pout/tone (Bypass Mode)
900 MHz
Δf = 1 MHz
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
1.6
1.4
1.2
Noise Figure vs Frequency
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
+95 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
40
Noise Figure (dB)
OIP3 (dBm)
33
32
OIP3 (dBm)
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
35
31
30
30
29
28
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
25
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0.0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Pout/tone (dBm)
Pout/tone (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
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QPL9095
®
Ultra Low-Noise, Bypass LNA
QPL9095 Improved Return Loss Tune
C9
R1
J3 V
DD
R1
0
J8 GND
1000 pF
L3
1 uF
C10
C9
C10
L1
C1
L2
C
11
U1
C
C2
C13
0
R4
R
L1
68nH
U1
C1
1
8
7
6
5
12
3
J1
RF
Input
L2
5.6 nH
2
3
C2
100 pF
L3
25 nH
C12
C13
22 pF
J2
RF
Output
100 pF
C11
4
20K
C5
C8
20K
R4
0
R3
0
J4 V2
J5 V1
Performance Plots
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
DD
= +4.2 V, Temp.= +25 °C
25
LNA Mode
Gain vs. Frequency
0
LNA Mode
Return Loss vs. Frequency
0.0
Insertion Loss vs. Frequency
Bypass Mode
24
-5
-0.5
Insertion Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
|S11| & |S22| (dB)
-1.0
Gain (dB)
23
-10
-1.5
22
-15
-2.0
21
-20
-2.5
20
-25
-3.0
700
800
900
1000
700
800
900
1000
700
800
900
1000
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
0
Return Loss vs. Frequency
Bypass Mode
35
LNA Mode
OIP3 vs Pout/tone
43
Bypass Mode
OIP3 vs Pout/tone
34
42
41
-5
|S11| & |S22| (dB)
33
OIP3 (dBm)
-10
32
31
30
OIP3 (dBm)
40
39
38
37
-15
-20
29
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
700 MHz
800 MHz
900 MHz
1000 MHz
36
35
-25
700
800
900
1000
28
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
700 MHz
800 MHz
900 MHz
1000 MHz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Frequency (MHz)
Pout/tone (dBm)
Pout/tone (dBm)
1.0
Noise Figure vs Frequency
0.8
Noise Figure (dB)
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
700
800
900
1000
Frequency (MHz)
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