WS1413
4 x 4 Power Amplifier Module for CDMA PCS
(1850 – 1910 MHz)
Data Sheet
Description
The WS1413, a Personal Communication Service
(PCS) Power Amplifier (PA), is a fully matched 10-pin
surface mount module developed for PCS and wire-
less local loop applications. This power amplifier
module operates in the 1850-1910 MHz bandwidth.
The WS1413 meets the stringent CDMA linearity
requirements up to 28 dBm output power.
A low current (Vcont) pin is provided for high effi-
ciency improvement of the low output power range.
The WS1413 features CoolPAM circuit technology
offering state-of-the-art reliability, temperature
stability and ruggedness.
The WS1413 is self contained, incorporating 50ohm
input and output matching networks.
Features
• High efficiency
• 10-pin surface mounting package (4 mm x 4 mm x
1.4 mm)
• Low power-state control
• Low quiescent current
• Internal 50Ω matching networks for both RF input
and output
• CDMA 95A/B, CDMA 2000-1X/EVDO
Applications
• Digital CDMA PCS
• Wireless Local Loop
Functional Block Diagram
Vcc1(1)
Vcc2(10)
Input
Match
RF Input (2)
DA
Inter
Stage
Match
PA
Output
Match
RF Output (8)
Bias Circuit & Control Logic
MMIC
MODULE
Vcont(4)
Vref(5)
Electrical Specifications
Table 1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
[1]
Parameter
RF Input Power
DC Supply Voltage
DC Reference Voltage
Storage Temperature
Symbol
P
in
V
cc
V
ref
T
stg
Min.
–
–
–
-55
Nominal
–
3.4
2.85
–
Max.
10.0
5.0
3.3
+125
Unit
dBm
V
V
°C
Table 2. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
DC Supply Voltage
DC Reference Voltage
Mode Control Voltage
– High Power Mode
– Low Power Mode
Operating Frequency
Ambient Temperature
Symbol
V
cc
V
ref
V
cont
V
cont
Fo
Ta
Min.
3.2
2.75
–
–
1850
-30
Nominal
3.4
2.85
0
2.85
Max.
4.2
2.95
–
–
1910
Unit
V
V
V
V
MHz
°C
25
85
Table 3. Power Range Truth Table
Power Mode
High Power Mode
[3]
Low Power Mode
[3]
Shut Down Mode
[4]
Symbol
PR2
PR1
–
Vref
2.85
2.85
0.00
Vcont
[2]
Low
High
–
Range
~28 dBm
~18 dBm
–
Notes:
1. No damage assuming only one parameter is set at limit at a time with all other parameters
set at or below nominal value.
2. High (1.5 V– 3.0V), Low (0.0V – 0.5V).
3. To change between High Power Mode and Low Power Mode, switch Vcont accordingly.
4. In order to shut down the module, turn off Vref accordingly.
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Electrical Specifications,
continued
Table 4. Electrical Characteristics for CDMA Mode (Vcc = 3.4V, Vref = 2.85V, T = 25°C)
Characteristics
Gain
Gain_low
PAE_hi
Power Added Efficiency
PAE_low
Icc_hi
Total Supply Current
Icc_low
Iq_hi
Quiescent Current
Iq_low
Iref_hi
Reference Current
Iref_low
Control Current
[1]
Total Current in Power-down Mode
ACPR in High power mode
ACPR in Low power mode
Harmonic Suppression
Input VSWR
Stability (Spurious Output)
Noise Power in RX Band
Ruggedness
Note:
1. Control current when series 6.2kohm is used.
1.25 MHz offset
1.98 MHz offset
1.25 MHz offset
1.98 MHz offset
Second
Third
Icont
Ipd
ACPR1_hi
ACPR2_hi
ACPR1_low
ACPR2_low
2fo
3fo
VSWR
S
RxBN
Ru
VSWR 6:1, All phase
Pout = 28 dBm
Pout<28 dBm, Pin<10.0 dBm
-136
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Vref = 0.0V
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
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0.18
0.2
-50
-60
-52
-60
-40
-55
2:1
8
1
5
-45
-56
-47
-56
-30
-40
2.5:1
-60
-132
10:1
mA
mA
µA
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
dBc
VSWR
dBc
dBm/Hz
VSWR
Low Power Mode
Pout = 28.0 dBm
7
13
3.5
22
7
mA
mA
Pout = 18.0 dBm
High Power Mode
45
65
65
80
90
mA
mA
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
22
27
465
500
%
mA
Pout = 18.0 dBm
Pout = 28.0 dBm
17
37
21
40
dB
%
Symbol
Gain_hi
Condition
Pout = 28.0 dBm
Min.
24
Typ.
27
Max.
Unit
dB
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Characterization Data
(Vcc = 3.4V, Vref = 2.85V, T = 25°C, Fo = 1880 MHz)
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-10
30
25
GAIN (dB)
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
ICCT (mA)
20
15
10
5
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
Figure 1. Total Current vs. Output Power.
Figure 2. Gain vs. Output Power.
45
40
35
ACPR1 (dBc)
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
-65
-70
-75
30
PAE (%)
25
20
15
10
5
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
-80
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Pout (dBm)
Pout (dBm)
Figure 3. Power Added Efficiency vs. Output Power.
Figure 4. Adjacent Channel Power Ratio 1 vs. Output Power.
-40
-45
HARMONIC (dBc)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-50
ACPR2 (dBc)
2fo
3fo
-55
-60
-65
-70
-75
-80
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
-80
-10
-5
0
5
10
Pout (dBm)
15
20
25
30
Pout (dBm)
Figure 5. Adjacent Channel Power Ratio 2 vs. Output Power.
Figure 6. Harmonic Suppression vs. Output Power
(Digital Mode).
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Evaluation Board Description
Vcc1
C4
2.2
µF
RF In
Vcont
Vref
R1
6.2kohm
4 Vcont
C2
100pF
5 Vref
C1
100pF
GND 6
GND 7
1 Vcc1
C3
100pF
2 RF In
3 GND
GND 9
RF Out 8
Vcc2 10
C5
1000 pF
Vcc2
C6
2.2
µF
RF Out
Figure 7. Evaluation Board Schematic.
C4
C3
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C6
C5
C2
R1
C1
Figure 8. Evaluation Board Assembly Diagram.
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