Medium Power, High Linearity Amplifier
AH102
The Communications Edge
™
Preliminary Product Information
Product Features
•
350-3000 MHz Bandwidth
•
+45 dBm Output IP3
•
13 dB Gain
•
+27 dBm P1dB
•
MTBF >10
7
Hours
•
Internally Matched
•
Multiple Bias Voltages
(+7.0 to +9.0 V)
Product Description
The AH102 is a medium power gain block
that offers excellent dynamic range in a low cost
surface mount package. The combination of a
signal supply voltage and an internally matched
device makes it ideal for both narrow band and
broadband applications. Superior thermal
design allows the product to achieve +45 dBm
IP3 performance at a mounting temperature of
+85°C with an associated MTBF of >10
7
hours.
Functional Diagram
4
1
2
3
Function
Input
Ground
Output Bias
Ground
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Specifications
Parameter
Frequency Range
S21 - Gain
S11 - Input Return Loss
S22 - Output Return Loss
Noise Figure
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Operating Current Range
Supply Voltage
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
V
Min.
12.5
Typical Max.
350-3000
13
-10
-10
4.5
+27
+45
200
230
9.0
Typical Parameters
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
S22
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
900
13.9
-17.4
-16.5
46.2
3.1
Typical
1900
13.5
-15.2
-15.0
46.0
3.8
43
170
Typical parameters reflect AH102 application circuit.
Test conditions unless otherwise noted.
1. T = 25°C, Vdd = 9.0 V, Freq = 800 MHz, 50 ohm system.
2. 3OIP Measured with two tones at an output power of 8 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 slope rule.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Voltage
RF Input Power (continuous)
Rating
-40 to +85°C
-55 to +125 °C
+11 V
+17 dBm
Ordering Information
Part No.
AH102
Description
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(Available in tape and reel)
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AH102-PCS/u
PCS/UMTS Application Circuit
This document contains information on a new product.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.
WJ Communications, Inc.
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March 2002
AH102
Information
Preliminary Product
Performance Charts
(Vds = 9 V, Ids = 200 mA, T = 22°C, unmatched device in a 50 ohm system)
Gain vs Pout
18
16
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
14
12
10
8
RF = 900 MHz
7V
8V
9V
18
Gain vs Frequency
16
14
7 V, 8 V, 9 V
12
10
14
18
Pout (dB)
22
26
30
10
0
500
1000
1500 2000 2500
Frequency (MHz)
3000
3500
OIP3 vs Frequency
50
45
OIP3 (dBm)
40
35
30
25
20
0
500
Pout = 8 dBm/tone
1500
2000
1000
Frequency (MHz)
2500
3000
9V
8V
7V
OIP3 (dBm)
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
0
OIP3 vs Pout
9V
8V
7V
RF = 900 MHz
5
10
15
Pout (dB)
20
25
P1dB vs Frequency
35
50
45
30
OIP3 (dBm)
P1dB (dB)
40
35
30
25
15
0
500
1000
1500 2000
2500
Frequency (MHz)
3000
3500
20
-60
-40
9V
25
7V
20
8V
9V
8V
7V
OIP3 vs Temperature
Pout = 8 dB/tone
RF = 900 MHz
-20
0
20
40
Temperature (°C)
60
80
Thermal Data
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Thermal Resistance (Maximum)
Junction Temperature
(Recommended Maximum)
Rating
MTBF (Hrs)
1.00E+09
1.00E+08
1.00E+07
1.00E+06
1.00E+05
1.00E+04
1.00E+03
1.00E+02
50
MTBF vs Temperature
-40 to +85°C
25°C/W
+155°C
Ground Tab
Junction
75
100
125
150
Temperature (°C)
175
200
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Application Circuit: 900 MHz
Typical Specifications
Frequency
S21 (dB)
S11 (dB)
S22 (dB)
IP3
Noise Figure
Bias
900 MHz
13.9 dB
-17.4 dB
-16.5 dB
46.2 dBm
3.1 dB
9.0 V
20
10
S-Parameters (dB)
0
-10
S22
-20
-30
600
S11
700
800
900
Frequency (MHz)
1000
1100
0
600
700
800
900
Frequency (MHz)
1000
1100
S21
Noise Figure (dB)
S-Parameters vs Frequency
6
5
4
3
2
1
Noise Figure vs Frequency
Schematic Diagram
9V
0805
C = 1000pF
RF
0603
L = 22 nH
DC Bias
1206
C = 1.0
µF
0603
C = 56 pF
By-Pass
Match
DC Block
RF IN
0603
C = 56 pF
C1
L1
PIN 1
PIN 3
PIN 2, 4
DC Block
RF OUT
0603
C = 56 pF
GETEK Board Layout
AH102
L1
C1
C1 = 3.3 pF
L1 = 6.8 nH
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March 2002
AH102
Preliminary Product Information
Application Circuit: 1900 MHz
Typical Specifications
Frequency
S21 (dB)
S11 (dB)
S22 (dB)
IP3
Noise Figure
Bias
1900 MHz
13.5 dB
-15.2 dB
-15.0 dB
46.0 dBm
3.8 dB
9.0 V
20
S21
10
S-Parameters (dB)
Noise Figure (dB)
0
-10
S22
-20
-30
1500
S11
1700
1900
2100
Frequency (MHz)
2300
2500
5
4
3
2
1
0
1600
S-Parameters vs Frequency
6
Noise Figure vs Frequency
1800
2000
Frequency (MHz)
2200
2400
Schematic Diagram
9V
DC Bias
1206
C = 1.0
µF
0603
C = 56 pF
By-Pass
0805
C = 1000pF
RF
0603
L = 22 nH
Match
DC Block
RF IN
0603
C = 56 pF
C1
L1
PIN 1
PIN 3
PIN 2, 4
DC Block
RF OUT
0603
C = 56 pF
GETEK Board Layout
AH102
L1
C1
C1 = 1.5 pF
L1 = 1.5 nH
WJ Communications, Inc.
• Phone: 1-800-WJ1-4401 • FAX: 408-577-6620 • e-mail: sales@wj.com • Web site: www.wj.com
March 2002