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S3 Package
Modied 16 Pin SOIC
ABA3100
1 GHz Balanced Low Noise
Linear Amplier
Data Sheet
Figure 1: Block Diagram
FEATURES
• 12 dB Gain
• +5 V Nominal Supply Voltage
• High Linearity
• Low Noise Figure: 2.7 dB (typ)
• Characterized at +25 dBmV output power
• Wide Band operation to beyond 1 GHz
• -40 to +85 °C
• RoHS-Compliant Package Option
APPLICATIONS
• Driver Amplier
• CATV - Distribution / Drop Ampliers
• Set Top Boxes
• Home Gateway
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ABA3100 is a monolithic IC intended for use in
applications requiring high linearity, such as Cellular
Telephone Base Station Driver Ampliers, CATV Fi-
ber Receiver and Distribution Ampliers, CATV Drop
Ampliers, CATV Set Top Boxes and Home Gateways.
Offered in a modied 16 lead surface mount SOIC
package, it is well suited for use in ampliers where
small size, reduced component count, and high reli-
ability are important.
12 dB
12 dB
RF IN
RF IN
RF OUT
RF OUT
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Table 1: Pin Description
Figure 2: Pinout Diagram
1
2
FB1
GND
RFIN2
IADJ
RF OUT1 /V
DD1
GND
GND
GND
GND
8
7
6
5
4
3
16
15
9
10
11
12
13
14
FB2
RFIN2
RFIN1
RFIN1
GND
RFOUT2 /VDD2
GND
PIN NAME DESCRIPTION PIN NAME DESCRIPTION
1FB1 Feedback for Amplifier A1 9 I
ADJ
Current Adjust
2RF
IN1
RF Input of Amplifier A1 10 GND Ground
3RF
IN1
RF Input of Amplifier A1 11 RF
OUT2
V
DD2
RF output and V
DD
of
Amplifier A2
4GND Ground 12 GND Ground
5GND Ground 13 GND Ground
6RF
IN2
RF Input of Amplifier A2 14 RF
OUT1
/V
DD1
RF Output and V
DD
of
Amplifier A1
7RF
IN2
RF Input of Amplifier A2 15 GND Ground
8FB2 Feedback for Amplifier A2 16 GND Ground
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Table 2: Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage.
Functional operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure
to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely affect
reliability.
Notes:
1. Pins 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 8 should be AC-coupled. No external DC bias should
be applied.
2. Pin 9 should be AC-grounded. No external DC bias should be applied.
Table 3: Operating Ranges
The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric
performance is guaranteed only over the conditions dened in the electrical
specications.
PARAMETER MIN MAX UNITS
Analog Supply (pins 11, 14) 0+12 V
DC
RF Power at Inputs (pins 2, 3,
6, 7) -+10 dBm
Storage Temperature - 65 +150 °C
Soldering Temperature -260 °C
Soldering Time -5.0 Sec.
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RF Input / Output Frequency 50 -1000 MHz
Analog Supply: V
DD
(pins 11, 14) +4.5 +5 +9 V
DC
Case Temperature: T
A
-40 -+85 °C
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Notes:
(1) 132 channels, +25 dBmV per channel (measured at the output), 6 MHz channel spacing.
(2) Two tones: 397 MHz and 403 MHz, +4 dBm per tone.
(3) Characterized with IADJ pin oating.
(4) Adding a shunt resistor from the IADJ pin to ground will lower current, but with some decrease in perfomance.
Table 4: Electrical Specications
(Ta = +25 °C, Vdd = + 5 VDC, Test System = 75Ω)
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS COMMENTS
Gain 11 12 13 dB
Noise Figure
-
-
-
2.5
2.7
3.2
3.0
3.5
4.0
dB
dB
dB
50 MHz - 350 MHz
350 MHz - 550 MHz
550 MHz - 860 MHz
Input/Output Return Loss 10 18 -dB
CSO
(1)
-72 dBc
CTB
(1)
-75 dBc
2nd Order Input Intercept Point
(OIP2)
(2)
+60 dBm
3rd Order Input Intercept Point
(OIP3)
(2)
+35 dBm
Thermal Resistance - - 33 C/W
Current Consumption
(3,4)
120 150 170 mA
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Figure 3: Typical Gain (S21) vs. Frequency
Figure 4: Typical Input Return Loss (S11) vs. Frequency
PERFORMANCE DATA
Figure 3: Typical Gain (S21) vs. Frequency
10
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5
13
13.5
14
14.5
15
0100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (dB)
Figure ? Typical Input Return Loss (S11) vs. Frequency
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
0100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency (MHz
)
Input Return Loss (dB)
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Figure 6: Typical Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency
Figure ?: Typical Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency (MHz)
Isolation (dB)
Figure ?: Typical Output Return Loss (S22) vs. Frequency
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
0100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency (MHz
)
Output Return Loss (dB)
Figure 5: Typical Output Return Loss (S22) vs. Frequency
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Figure 7: Typical Noise Figure vs. Frequency
Figure ?: Typical Noise Figure vs. Frequency
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0100 200 300400 500600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Floor (dB)
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Figure 8: Evaluation Board Layout
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Figure 9: Evaluation Board Schematic
* Connecting a resistor from IADJ to ground lowers current; normal operation is with IADJ oating.
C6
L1
C8
C9
L2
C7
C1
C2
ABA3100
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1
10
12
13
11
9
16
14
8
7
6
5
4
3
RF IN1
GND
GND
IADJ
FB2
RF IN2
RF OUT1
RF IN1
GND
GND
RF IN2 RF OUT2
GND
GND
GND
FB1
+5 VDC (Vdd)
+5 VDC (Vdd)
C10
RF Out
T2
C5
I Adj
C4
C3
RF In
T1
Not Installed
C11
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Table 5: Evaluation Board Parts List
Notes:
1. “N” Connector center pin should be approximately 80 mils in length.
2. Connector tabs must be reduced by 150 mils.
3. Device must be soldered on PC board.
Figure 10: Pulse CX 2024 Balun
Note:
1. Consult Pulse Engineering data sheet for more details.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY VENDOR VENDOR PART
NUMBER
C1-C4, C6, C9 0.01uF CHIP CAP. 6MURATA GRM39X7R1103K25V
C7, C8 470 pF CHIP CAP. 2MURATA GRM39COG471J25V
C10 47 uF ELEC. CAP. 1D IGI-KEY CORP P5275-ND
C5. C11 (not installed)
L1, L2 390 nH CHIP INDUCTOR 2COILCRAFT 1008CS-391XKBC
CONNECTORS 75 N MALE PANEL
MOUNT 2PASTERNACK
ENTERPRISES PE4504
T1, T2 BALUN 2PULSE ENGINEERING CX2024
PCB 1STANDARD PRINTED
CIRCUITS , INC. EBSTA-111899
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Figure 11: S3 Package Outline - Modied 16 Pin SOIC
PACKAGE OUTLINE
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ABA3100
ORDERING INFORMATION
ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE
RANGE
PACKAGE
DESCRIPTION COMPONENT PACKAGING
ABA3100S3TR -40 to +85 °C Modified 16 Pin SOIC 3,500 piece Tape and Reel
ABA3100S3P0 -40 to +85 °C Modified 16 Pin SOIC Plastic tubes (50 pieces per tube)
ABA3100RS3P1 -40 to +85 °C RoHS-Compliant
Modified 16 Pin SOIC 3,500 piece Tape and Reel