DATA SHEET GaAs INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PG2406TK 0.01 to 3.0 GHz SPDT SWITCH DESCRIPTION The PG2406TK is a GaAs MMIC for L, S-band SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switch which were designed for mobile phone and another L, S-band application. This device can operate 2 control switching by control voltage 1.8 to 5.3 V. This device can operate frequency from 0.01 to 3.0 GHz, having the low insertion loss and high isolation. This device is housed in a 6-pin lead-less minimold package. And this package is able to high-density surface mounting. FEATURES * Switch control voltage : Vcont (H) = 1.8 to 5.3 V (2.7 V TYP.) : Vcont (L) = -0.2 to +0.2 V (0 V TYP.) * Low insertion loss : Lins = 0.40 dB TYP. @ f = 1.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V : Lins = 0.47 dB TYP. @ f = 2.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V * High isolation : ISL = 27 dB TYP. @ f = 1.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V : ISL = 17 dB TYP. @ f = 2.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V * Handling power : Pin (0.1 dB) = +29.0 dBm TYP. @ f = 2.0/2.5 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V : Pin (1 dB) = +30.5 dBm TYP. @ f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V * High-density surface mounting : 6-pin lead-less minimold package (1.5 x 1.1 x 0.55 mm) APPLICATIONS * L, S-band digital cellular or cordless telephone * W-LAN, WLL and BluetoothTM etc. ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number PG2406TK-E2 Order Number PG2406TK-E2-A Package 6-pin lead-less minimold Marking G5K (1511 PKG) (Pb-Free) Supplying Form * Embossed tape 8 mm wide * Pin 1, 6 face the perforation side of the tape * Qty 5 kpcs/reel Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office. Part number for sample order: PG2406TK Caution Although this device is designed to be as robust as possible, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) can damage this device. This device must be protected at all times from ESD. Static charges may easily produce potentials of several kilovolts on the human body or equipment, which can discharge without detection. Industry-standard ESD precautions must be employed at all times. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that this is the latest version. Not all products and/or types are available in every country. Please check with an NEC Electronics sales representative for availability and additional information. Document No. PG10746EJ01V0DS (1st edition) Date Published January 2009 NS Printed in Japan 2009 PG2406TK PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM (Top View) 2 3 G5K 1 (Top View) (Bottom View) 6 RF1 1 Vcont1 6 6 1 5 GND 2 RFC 5 5 2 4 RF2 3 Vcont2 4 4 3 Pin No. Pin Name 1 RF1 2 GND 3 RF2 4 Vcont2 5 RFC 6 Vcont1 SW TRUTH TABLE ON Path Vcont1 Vcont2 RFC-RF1 High Low RFC-RF2 Low High ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Ratings +6.0 Unit Note Switch Control Voltage Vcont V Input Power f = 0.01 to 0.5 GHz Pin1 +24.0 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz Pin2 +31.0 Operating Ambient Temperature TA -45 to +85 C Storage Temperature Tstg -55 to +150 C dBm Note Vcont1 - Vcont2 6.0 V RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (TA = +25C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) 1.8 2.7 5.3 V Switch Control Voltage (L) Vcont (L) -0.2 0 0.2 V 2 Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS PG2406TK ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25C, Vcont (H) = 2.7 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V, DC blocking capacitors = 56 pF, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Insertion Loss 1 Symbol Lins1 Test Conditions f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Note 1 Note 2 MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit - 0.40 - dB - 0.40 0.45 dB Insertion Loss 2 Lins2 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Insertion Loss 3 Lins3 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz - 0.40 0.45 dB Insertion Loss 4 Lins4 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz - 0.45 0.50 dB Insertion Loss 5 Lins5 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz - 0.47 0.55 dB Insertion Loss 6 Lins6 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz - 0.53 0.60 dB - 27 - dB 23 27 - dB Isolation 1 ISL1 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Note 1 Note 2 Isolation 2 ISL2 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Isolation 3 ISL3 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 23 27 - dB Isolation 4 ISL4 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 16 19 - dB Isolation 5 ISL5 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 14 17 - dB Isolation 6 ISL6 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 14 17 - dB - 20 - dB 15 20 - dB 15 20 - dB - 20 - dB 15 20 - dB 15 20 - dB +26.0 +29.0 - dBm f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz - +29.0 - dBm f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz - +30.5 - dBm Input Return Loss 1 RLin1 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Input Return Loss 2 RLin2 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Input Return Loss 3 RLin3 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz Output Return Loss 1 RLout1 RLout2 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Output Return Loss 3 RLout3 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 0.1 dB Loss Compression Input Power Note 3 1 dB Loss Compression Input Power Pin (0.1 dB) Pin (1 dB) Note 2 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Output Return Loss 2 Note 1 Note 1 Note 2 f = 2.0/2.5 GHz Note 4 2nd Harmonics 2f0 f = 2.0/2.5 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm 65 75 - dBc 3rd Harmonics 3f0 f = 2.0/2.5 GHz, Pin = +20 dBm 65 75 - dBc Intermodulation Intercept Point IIP3 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz, 2 tone, - +60 - dBm 5 MHz spicing Switch Control Current Icont No RF input - 0.2 20 A Switch Control Speed tSW 50% CTL to 90/10% RF - 50 500 ns Notes 1. DC blocking capacitors = 10 000 pF at f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz 2. DC blocking capacitors = 1 000 pF at f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz 3. Pin (0.1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 0.1 dB than that of linear range. 4. Pin (1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 1 dB than that of linear range. Caution This device is used it is necessary to use DC blocking capacitors. The value of DC blocking capacitors should be chosen to accommodate the frequency of operation, bandwidth, switching speed and the condition with actual board of your system. The range of recommended DC blocking capacitor value is less than 56 pF. Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS 3 PG2406TK ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25C, Vcont (H) = 1.8 V, Vcont (L) = 0 V, DC blocking capacitors = 56 pF, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Insertion Loss 7 Symbol Lins7 Test Conditions f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Note 1 Note 2 MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit - 0.40 - dB - 0.40 0.46 dB Insertion Loss 8 Lins8 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Insertion Loss 9 Lins9 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz - 0.40 0.47 dB Insertion Loss 10 Lins10 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz - 0.46 0.52 dB Insertion Loss 11 Lins11 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz - 0.48 0.57 dB Insertion Loss 12 Lins12 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz - 0.54 0.62 dB - 27 - dB 23 27 - dB Isolation 7 ISL7 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Note 1 Note 2 Isolation 8 ISL8 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Isolation 9 ISL9 f = 0.5 to 1.0 GHz 23 27 - dB Isolation 10 ISL10 f = 1.0 to 2.0 GHz 16 19 - dB Isolation 11 ISL11 f = 2.0 to 2.5 GHz 14 17 - dB Isolation 12 ISL12 f = 2.5 to 3.0 GHz 14 17 - dB - 20 - dB 15 20 - dB 15 20 - dB - 20 - dB 15 20 - dB 15 20 - dB +19.0 +22.0 - dBm f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz - +22.0 - dBm f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz - +25.0 - dBm Input Return Loss 4 RLin4 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Input Return Loss 5 RLin5 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Input Return Loss 6 RLin6 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz Output Return Loss 4 RLout4 RLout5 f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz Output Return Loss 6 RLout6 f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 0.1 dB Loss Compression Input Power Note 3 1 dB Loss Compression Input Power Pin (0.1 dB) Pin (1 dB) Note 2 f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz Output Return Loss 5 Note 1 Note 1 Note 2 f = 2.0/2.5 GHz Note 4 Switch Control Current Icont No RF input - 0.2 20 A Switch Control Speed tSW 50% CTL to 90/10% RF - 50 500 ns Notes 1. DC blocking capacitors = 10 000 pF at f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz 2. DC blocking capacitors = 1 000 pF at f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz 3. Pin (0.1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 0.1 dB than that of linear range. 4. Pin (1 dB) is measured the input power level when the insertion loss increases more 1 dB than that of linear range. Caution This device is used it is necessary to use DC blocking capacitors. The value of DC blocking capacitors should be chosen to accommodate the frequency of operation, bandwidth, switching speed and the condition with actual board of your system. The range of recommended DC blocking capacitor value is less than 56 pF. 4 Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS PG2406TK EVALUATION CIRCUIT C2 C1 1 Vcont1 RF1 6 2 RFC 5 C1 Note 3 Vcont2 RF2 4 C1 C2 Note C1 : 0.01 to 0.05 GHz 10 000 pF : 0.05 to 0.5 GHz 1 000 pF : 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 56 pF C2 : 1 000 pF The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins. APPLICATION INFORMATION C1 Switch C1 LESD C1 * LESD provides a means to increase the ESD protection on a specific RF port, typically the port attached to the antenna. * The value may be tailored to provide specific electrical responses. * The RF ground connections should be kept as short as possible and connected to directly to a good RF ground for best performance. Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS 5 PG2406TK ILLUSTRATION OF THE TEST CIRCUIT ASSEMBLED ON EVALUATION BOARD Vcont1 Vc1 RF1 OUT 1 C2 C 1 IN C1 C 2 C1 G5K RFC C1 C2 C 1 C1 C2 OUT 2 RF2 Vc2 6pin L2MM SPDT SW Vcont2 USING THE NEC EVALUATION BOARD Symbol C1 C2 6 Test Conditions Values f = 0.01 to 0.05 GHz 10 000 pF f = 0.05 to 0.5 GHz 1 000 pF f = 0.5 to 3.0 GHz 56 pF 1 000 pF Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS PG2406TK TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25C, DC blocking capacitors = 56 pF, unless otherwise specified) RFC-RF1/RF2 ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY RFC-RF1/RF2 INSERTION LOSS vs. FREQUENCY 0 -0.1 Isolation ISL (dB) Insertion Loss Lins (dB) -5 -0.2 -0.3 Vcont (H) = 2.7 V -0.4 Vcont (H) = 1.8 V -15 -20 -25 2.7 V -30 -0.5 -35 1.8 V -0.6 0.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 -40 0.0 3.0 0.5 1.0 3.0 Frequency f (GHz) RFC-RF1/RF2 INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY RFC-RF1/RF2 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY Output Return Loss RLout (dB) 0 -5 -10 -15 Vcont (H) = 2.7 V -20 -25 -5 -10 Vcont (H) = 2.7 V -15 -20 -25 1.8 V -30 0.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.5 1.8 V 2.5 -30 0.0 3.0 0.5 1.0 2.0 1.5 2.5 Frequency f (GHz) Frequency f (GHz) RFC-RF1/RF2 INSERTION LOSS, Icont vs. SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE (H) RFC-RF1/RF2 ISOLATION vs. SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE (H) 6 -0.4 5 f = 1.0 GHz 4 Lins 2.5 GHz -0.5 3 2 -0.6 Icont 1 -0.7 -0.8 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 0 5.0 -5 Isolation ISL (dB) -0.3 3.0 0 Switch Control Current Icont (A) -0.2 Insertion Loss Lins (dB) 2.5 2.0 1.5 Frequency f (GHz) 0 Input Return Loss RLin (dB) -10 -10 -15 f = 2.5 GHz -20 -25 1.0 GHz -30 -35 -40 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) (V) Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) (V) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS 7 PG2406TK RFC-RF1/RF2 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE (H) 0 0 -5 -5 Output Return Loss RLout (dB) -10 -15 -20 f = 2.5 GHz -25 -30 1.0 GHz -35 -40 -45 -50 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.5 3.0 4.0 4.5 -10 -15 f = 2.5 GHz -20 -25 -30 1.0 GHz -35 -40 -45 -50 1.5 5.0 2.0 RFC-RF1/RF2 INSERTION LOSS, Icont vs. INPUT POWER 6 4 -1.0 1.8 V 3 -1.5 2 -2.0 2.7 V 1 -2.5 3 -1.5 2 -2.0 2.7 V 1 Icont 20 1.8 V 0 35 30 25 Input Power Pin (dBm) Input Power Pin (dBm) RFC-RF1/RF2 INPUT POWER vs. SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE (H) RFC-RF1/RF2 INPUT POWER vs. FREQUENCY 38 Input Power Pin (dBm) 30 Input Power Pin (dBm) 1.8 V -3.0 15 f = 2.5 GHz 28 Pin (0.1 dB) 26 24 22 This data has changed the value 36 of the DC blocking capacitors according to the frequency. 34 Vcont (H) = 2.7 V 32 30 28 Pin (0.1 dB) 26 24 22 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 20 0.0 Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) (V) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Frequency f (GHz) Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 8 4 -1.0 -2.5 0 35 30 25 5 Lins 1.8 V 20 f = 2.5 GHz Vcont (H) = 2.7 V 32 20 1.5 6 -0.5 Insertion Loss Lins (dB) 5 Icont 5.0 0 Switch Control Current Icont (A) Insertion Loss Lins (dB) f = 1.0 GHz Lins -3.0 15 4.5 RFC-RF1/RF2 INSERTION LOSS, Icont vs. INPUT POWER 0 -0.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) (V) Switch Control Voltage (H) Vcont (H) (V) Vcont (H) = 2.7 V 2.5 Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS 2.5 3.0 Switch Control Current Icont (A) Input Return Loss RLin (dB) RFC-RF1/RF2 INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. SWITCH CONTROL VOLTAGE (H) PG2406TK MOUNTING PAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS 6-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD (1511 PKG) (UNIT: mm) 1.10 0.45 0.26 0.48 0.48 Remark The mounting pad layout in this document is for reference only. Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS 9 PG2406TK PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 6-PIN LEAD-LESS MINIMOLD (1511 PKG) (UNIT: mm) (Bottom View) 0.160.05 0.480.05 0.480.05 1.50.1 (Top View) 1.10.1 *1 0.20.1 a 0.90.1 b 1.30.05 c 0.550.03 0.11+0.1 -0.05 *2 *1 *2 *2 Remark Dimension is bigger than dimension (dimension = a + b + c). 10 Data Sheet PG10746EJ01V0DS PG2406TK RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS This product should be soldered and mounted under the following recommended conditions. For soldering methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your nearby sales office. Soldering Method Infrared Reflow Wave Soldering Soldering Conditions Condition Symbol Peak temperature (package surface temperature) : 260C or below Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less Time at temperature of 220C or higher : 60 seconds or less Preheating time at 120 to 180C : 12030 seconds Maximum number of reflow processes : 3 times Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (molten solder temperature) : 260C or below Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less IR260 WS260 Preheating temperature (package surface temperature) : 120C or below Partial Heating Maximum number of flow processes : 1 time Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (terminal temperature) : 350C or below Soldering time (per side of device) : 3 seconds or less Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below HS350 Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). 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