QPB9324
®
High Power Switch LNA Module
Product Overview
The Qorvo® QPB9324 is a highly integrated front-end
module targeted for TDD macro or picocell base stations.
The LNA switch module integrates RF functional blocks
such as a pin-diode based high power switch capable of
handling up to 52 W with an LTE signal (8 dB PAR) along
with two LNA stages. Further integration is also
implemented where the pin diode driver and dc-dc
converter circuits are implemented inside the module to
enable only the need for an external 5 V power supply. The
control voltage for the switch and gain control. mode is with
3.3 V logic.
The QPB9324 can be utilized across the 3.4-3.6 GHz range
to provide 1.2 dB noise figure for operation in the receive
mode and 0.5 dB insertion loss in the transmit mode. The
LNAs utilize Qorvo’s high performance E-pHEMT process
while the switch allows for power levels up to 330 W peak
power to be routed to an external load termination.
The QPB9324 is packaged in a RoHS-compliant, compact
8x8 mm surface-mount leadless package. The switch LNA
module is targeted for wireless infrastructure applications
configured for TDD-based architectures.
16 Pin 8 mm x 8 mm leadless SMT Package
Key Features
•
3.4-3.6 GHz frequency range
•
Integrates a high power switch, two LNA stages, pin
diode driver circuits, and dc converter
•
Ideal for TDD systems with an isolator
•
Only requires a 5 V supply with 3.3 V logic control
•
Max RF Input power: 52 W Pavg (8 dB PAR)
•
33.8 dB gain
•
1.2 dB noise figure
•
-0.6 dBm IIP3 (Rx mode)
•
0.5 dB Insertion Loss (Tx mode)
•
Compact package size, 8x8 mm
Functional Block Diagram
TERM
NC
NC
Pin 1
Reference Mark
Package Topside
ANT
1
LNA
NC
Applications
12
16
15
14
13
RXOUT
•
Wireless Infrastructure
•
Macro or picocell base stations
•
TDD-based architectures
NC
2
11
NC
T/R
3
DC-DC
Conversion
LNA
10
CB
Vcc
4
9
CA
Exposed
Backside Pad
GND
Ordering Information
Part No.
QPB9324TR13
QPB9324SR
QPB9324EVB
Description
2500 pcs on a 13” reel
100 pcs on a 7” reel
Evaluation board
5
6
DA
7
Top View
DB
LA
LB
8
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QPB9324
®
High Power Switch LNA Module
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Storage Temperature
-50 to 150 °C
Operating Temperature
+115 °C
V
CC
+6 V
RF at ANT
(Tx Mode), 10sec.
(1)
+47.2 dBm
RF at ANT
(Tx Mode), Indefinitely
(1)
+44.2 dBm
RF at ANT
(Rx Mode), Indefinitely
(1)
+20 dBm
RF at ANT
(Rx Mode), WCDMA PAR=10dB
(2)
+26 dBm
RF at ANT
(Rx Mode), CW
(2)
+29 dBm
RF at ANT
(Rx Mode), 1 µs pulse 1% duty cycle
(3)
+31.5 dBm
Notes:
1. LTE 1ch, 8 dB PAR, 88% duty cycle, 10.4 µs repetition time,
T
CASE
= +100 °C
2. 12 hours,
T
CASE
= +25 °C
3. 2 hour x 2 cycles,
T
CASE
= +60 °C & then 2 hour x 3 cycles,
T
CASE
= +75 °C
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
V
CC
T/R Logic Low Voltage
T/R Logic High Voltage
T
CASE
Tj for >10
6
hours MTTF
(1)
Min
+4.75
0
2.0
−40
Typ
+5
Max Units
+5.25
0.8
3.6
+105
+190
V
V
V
°C
°C
Notes:
1. For RX Mode operation
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
conditions.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
VCC = +5.0 V, Temp. = +25 °C, 50 Ω system
Parameter
Operational Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Flatness
Noise Figure
Input IP3
Input P1dB
Input Return Loss (ANT)
Output Return Loss (Rx Out)
Reverse Isolation
Insertion Loss
Input P0.1dB
Return Loss (ANT, TERM)
Operating Current
Operating Current
Switching Time (ANT to Rx Out)
Switching Time (ANT to Term)
Conditions
Rx mode
Rx mode
Rx mode
Rx mode, Pin/tone = -33dBm, Δf = 1MHz
Rx mode
Rx mode
Rx mode
Rx mode
Tx mode
Tx mode
Tx mode
Rx mode
Tx mode
Reaching RF full output less 0.1dB after
T/R command
Reaching RF full output less 0.5dB after
Min
3400
Typ
33.8
0.5
1.2
-0.6
-15.4
26
23
58
0.5
46.6
27
240
145
2
1
1
-85
-65
Max
3600
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
mA
mA
μs
μs
sec.
dBc
dBm
°C/W
°C/W
Wakeup Time (ANT to Rx Out/Term)
DC turn on
Rx Mode at Rx out with Pin = -49dBm
(2)
In Band Spurious Emission
(1)
Rx Mode at Rx out from DC to 12275MHz
Out of Band Emissions
(3)
Rx mode
Thermal Resistance
Tx mode
Thermal Resistance
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
22
22
Pin is a CW signal swept from 3.4 to 3.6GHz. Specification refers to any mixing product that occurs in 3.4 to 3.6GHz band.
Follow Qorvo EVB layout for lowest spur level, any deviation may increase spur level.
Measure Pout with IBW = 4.5MHz over frequency range with no input power applied.
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QPB9324
®
High Power Switch LNA Module
Application Circuit Schematic and Layout
J3
TERM
16
15
14
13
J1
1
12
LNA
2
11
J2
RXOUT
ANT
J4-P4
T/R
R1
3
0
C2
10 pF
DC-DC
Conversion
4
9
C4
LNA
10
C5
2.2 uF
J4-P10
Vcc
C1
5
6
L1
10 uH
D1
Note:
L1 placement for in band spur suppression - 5mm from bottom edge of U1 to top edge of L1
Bill of Material
Ref Des
n/a
U1
R1, R2
C1
C2
C4, C5
D1
L1
Value
n/a
n/a
0Ω
1 uF
10 pF
2.2 uF
n/a
10 uH
7
Description
Printed Circuit Board
High Power Switch LNA Module
Resistor, Chip, 0402, 5%
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 20%, X7R
Capacitor, Chip, 0402, NPO/COG, 5%
Capacitor, Chip, 1210, 100 V, 10%, X7R
Diode 200 V 200 mA SOT23
Inductor, Power, 10 uH, 20%, 0.84 A
8
1 uF
2.2 uF
Manuf.
Qorvo
Various
Various
Various
Various
Various
Coilcraft
Part Number
QPB9324
LPS4018-103ML
Logic Table
Parameter
T/R Switch Control
High
Rx Mode
Low
Tx Mode
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®
High Power Switch LNA Module
Typical Performance – Rx Mode
Parameter
Frequency
Gain
Input IP3
Input P1dB
Noise Figure
Return Loss
Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Notes:
1.
Conditions
(1)
3400
34.0
Pin = -33 dBm/tone, Δf=1 MHz
De-embedded from Evaluation board PCB
ANT port
Rx Out port
Rx Out to ANT port
V
CC
= +5.0 V, T/R = 3 V, Temp. = +25 °C
Typical Value
3500
33.8
-0.6
-15.4
1.2
26
23
58
3600
33.5
-0.6
-14.9
1.2
24
21
58
Units
MHz
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
-2.0
-15.5
1.2
18
24
58
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
Performance Plots – Rx Mode
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
CC
= +5.0 V, T/R = 3 V; Temp.= +25 °C
RX Gain
ANT Return Loss
Rx Out Return Loss
37
0
0
36
35
-5
-10
-5
-40C
|S21| (dB)
|S11| (dB)
|S22| (dB)
34
33
32
31
30
-40C
+25C
+100C
-10
-15
-20
-25
+25C
+100C
-15
-20
-25
-30
-40C
+25C
+100C
29
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
-35
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
-30
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
0
-10
Reverse Isolation
2.0
Noise Figure
5
Input IP3 vs Frequency
Noise Figure (dB)
-20
1.5
Input IP3 (dBm)
|S12| (dB)
0
-30
-40
-40C
+25C
+100C
1.0
-50
-60
-70
3400
-5
0.5
-40C
+25C
+100C
-40C
+25C
+100C
3500
3600
3700
3800
Frequency (MHz)
0.0
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
-10
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
-10
-11
-12
-13
Input P1dB vs frequency
Input P1dB
-14
-15
-16
-17
-18
-40C
+25C
+100C
-19
-20
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
Frequency (MHz)
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QPB9324
®
High Power Switch LNA Module
Typical Performance – Tx Mode
Parameter
Frequency
Insertion Loss
Input Compression
Return Loss
Return Loss
Notes:
1.
Conditions
(1)
3400
De-embedded from Evaluation board PCB
Pin = +47.6 dBm
ANT port
TERM port
V
CC
= +5.0 V, T/R = 0 V, Temp. = +25 °C
Typical Value
3500
0.5
0.2
35
27
3600
0.5
0.1
40
29
0.5
0.1
26
25
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
Performance Plots – Tx Mode
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: V
CC
= +5.0 V, T/R = 0 V; Temp.= +25 °C
0.0
-0.1
Tx mode Insertion Loss
-40C
+25C
0
-5
-10
-15
ANT Return Loss
-40C
+25C
+100C
0
Term Return Loss
-5
-10
-40C
+25C
+100C
-0.2
-0.3
+100C
|S11| (dB)
|S31| (dB)
-0.4
-0.5
-20
-25
|S33| (dB)
3500
3600
3700
3800
-15
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
-0.9
-1.0
3400
De-embedded from eval board
-30
-35
-40
-45
-20
-25
-30
3500
3600
3700
3800
-50
3400
-35
3400
3500
3600
3700
3800
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
1.0
Input P0.1dB
Gain Compression (dB)
0.8
-40C at Pin = +46.6dBm
0.6
+25C at Pin = +47.6dBm
+100C at Pin = +47.5dBm
0.4
0.2
0.0
3400
3450
3500
3550
3600
Frequency (MHz)
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