DATA SHEET • SKY65146
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Application Circuit Notes
Center Ground. It is extremely important that the device paddle
be sufficiently grounded for both thermal and stability reasons.
Multiple small vias are acceptable and will work well under the
device if solder migration is an issue.
VD2 (Pin 1). Supply voltage for output (final) stage collector bias
(typically 3.5 V). Bypassing of VD3 is accomplished with C2 and
C3 and should be placed in the approximate location shown on
the Evaluation Board, but placement is not critical.
Ground (Pins 2, 3, 6, 11, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23–28).
Attach all ground pins to the RF ground plane with the largest
diameter and lowest inductance via that the layout will allow.
Multiple small vias are also acceptable and will work well under
the device if solder migration is an issue.
No Connect (Pins 4, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18, 21). The pins are open
and may or may not be connected to ground.
VD4 (Pin 7). Supply voltage for base bias circuitry to all stages
(typically 3.5 V). Bypassing of VD3 is accomplished with C1 which
should be placed in the approximate location shown on the
Evaluation Board, but placement is not critical.
VREG (Pin 8). VREG is the regulated bias enable control voltage to
the silicon CMOS controller, 0.0 V = Off, 2.75 V = On. Nominal
“On” operating range is between 2.65 VDC and 2.85 VDC. VREG set
to 0 VDC will force the amplifier into standby mode.
RF_IN (Pin 12). Amplifier RF Input Pin. ZO= 50 Ω. The module
includes an onboard internal DC blocking capacitor. All imped-
ance matching is provided internal to the module.
VD3 (Pin 15). Supply voltage for driver collector bias (typically
3.5V). Bypassing of VD3 is accomplished with C4 and C5 which
should be placed in the approximate location shown on the
Evaluation Board, but placement is not critical.
RF_OUT (Pin 22). Amplifier RF Output Pin. ZO= 50 Ω. The
module includes an onboard internal DC blocking capacitor. All
impedance matching is provided internally to the module.
Package and Handling Information
Since the device package is sensitive to moisture absorption, it is
baked and vacuum packed before shipping. Instructions on the
shipping container label regarding exposure to moisture after the
container seal is broken must be followed. Otherwise, problems
related to moisture absorption may occur when the part is sub-
jected to high temperature during solder assembly.
Please refer to Skyworks’ solder reflow application note, available
at www.skyworksinc.com, for instructions on mounting the
SKY65146 to a printed circuit board.
Production quantities of this product are shipped in a standard
tape and reel format. For packaging details, refer to the Skyworks
Application Note, Tape and Reel, document number 101568.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Sensitivity
The SKY65146 is a static-sensitive electronic device. Do not
operate or store near strong electrostatic fields. Take proper ESD
precautions.
Theory of Operation
The SKY65146 is a fully matched 3-stage GaAs HBT power
amplifier module consisting of on-chip interstage matching cir-
cuits and bias circuitry. The input and output match is realized
off-chip, but within the module package. The amplifier employs
series feedback on the first and second stages to provide for high
gain and stability and power of up to 4 W.
The module includes a silicon CMOS controller circuit to provide
a regulated bias enable control, VREG (0–2.75 V) for amplifier
On/Off operation. In off operation, supply current is a few
microamperes with VREG = 0 V. The module operates with all
positive DC voltages while maintaining high efficiency and good
linearity. The nominal operating voltage is 3.5 V for maximum
power, but can be operated at slightly lower voltages for other
mobile applications.
Application Circuit
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9
10
11
12
13 23
22
24
25
26
27
28
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15 16 17 18 19 20 21
14
VREG
VD4
VD2
RF_IN
VD3
RF_OUT
C2
10 F
C3
1000 pF
C1
10 F
C5
1000 pF
C4
10 F
50 Ω
50 Ω
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC NC NC
NC
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