QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) General Description The QPA9226 is a high-linearity three-stage power amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package with on-chip bias control and temperature control circuits, suitable for small cell or enterprise Femto cell base station applications. The QPA9226 provides 34 dB high gain and -47 dBc ACLR at +24dBm linear power using a 20 MHz LTE signal over the 2.5-2.7GHz frequency range covering 3GPP Bands 7, 38, 41. The QPA9226 integrates three high performance amplifier stages to allow for a compact system design and requires very few external components for operation. The amplifier is bias adjustable allowing the amplifier's power consumption to be optimized for specific performance requirements. The QPA9226 is available in a leadfree/RoHS-compliant 7x7mm surface mount package. Functional Block Diagram 14 Pin 7x7mm Leadless SMT Package Product Features 2.5-2.7GHz Frequency Range Fully integrated, 3-Stage Power Amplifier Internally Matched 50 Input/Output -47dBc ACLR at Pavg = +24dBm 34dB Gain 14% PAE at +24dBm 205mA Quiescent Current On-chip Control Bias and Temp. Comp Circuit Applications Small Cell/Picocell Bands 7, 38, 41 Enterprise Femtocell Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Data Cards and Terminals Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Booster Amps, Repeaters Ordering Information Top View Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice Part No. Description QPA9226TR13 2,500 pieces on a 13" reel (standard) QPA9226SR 100 pieces on a 7" reel QPA9226PCB4B01 QPA9226 Evaluation Board - 1 of 8 - www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Rating -55 to +150C Storage Temperature RF Input Power, CW, 50, T=+25C +9 dBm Supply Voltage (VCC) 6V VREF Parameter Min Typ Max Units VCC1, Vcc2 +3.6 +4.5 +5.25 V Vref +2.75 +2.85 +2.95 V +85 C +200 C -40 TCASE Tj for >105 hours MTTF +3.5 V Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Parameter Conditions(1) Min Frequency Range Typ 2500 Test Frequency Max Units 2700 MHz 2600 MHz Gain 34 dB Input Return Loss 8.5 dB Output Return Loss 7.0 dB Output P1dB 33.5 dBm ACLR POUT = +24 dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR -47 dBc Power Added Efficiency POUT = +24 dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR 14 % Spurious Output Level POUT = +24 dBm, 10:1 VSWR 58 dBc VSWR survivability No permanent degradation or failure Quiescent Current, ICQ VCC1 + VCC2 205 mA Reference Current , Iref Temp = -40C to +85C, VREF = +2.85V 7 mA Leakage Current VCC = +4.5 V, VREF = 0 V Operational Current, ICC POUT = +24dBm 394 mA 10% to 90% Rise time 690 ns 90% to 10% Fall time 435 ns 2F0 at +24dBm, CW signal -32 -28 dBc 3F0 at +24dBm, CW signal -38 -33 dBc 4F0 at +24dBm, CW signal -66 -61 dBc 34.8 C/W Switching Speed Harmonics Thermal Resistance, jc 10:1 - 1.5 Module (junction to case) 5 A Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1=Vcc2 = +4.5V, VREF = +2.85V, Temp=+25C, 50 system. Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 2 of 8 - www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Evaluation Board J5 Vpd R1 0 C1 0.01uF C11 J3 100pF Vcc1 1 14 C5 Biasing Circuit 2 13 10uF (6032) C9 J2 3 Match 12 RF Output 1.0uF C6 4 11 C10 10 1000pF 1000pF J1 5 Match RF Input C3 6 9 7 8 1.0uF C14 10uF (6032) R2 DNP C12 J4 Vcc2 DNP C13 J6 DNP Vdet Bill of Material Reference Des. n/a U1 R1 Value n/a n/a 0 Description Printed Circuit Board High Linearity 0.25 W Power Amplifier Resistor, Chip, 0603, 5% Qorvo various C1 C11 C3, C9 C5, C14 C6, C10 0.01 uF 100 pF 0.1 uF 10 uF 1000 pF Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% Capacitor , Chip, 6032, 10%, Tantalum Capacitor , Chip, 0603, NPO/COG, 5% various various various various various Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 3 of 8 - Manuf. Part Number QPA9226 www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Performance Plots Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = VCC2 = +4.5V, VREF = +2.85V, ICQ = 205mA, Temp.=+25C 38 Gain vs. Frequency Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Temp.=+25C Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 Temp.=+25C Temp.=+25C 34 32 |S22| (dB) |S11| (dB) Gain (dB) 36 -5 -5 30 28 2500 2550 2600 2650 2700 -10 2500 2550 Frequency (MHz) -30 2600 2650 2700 -10 2500 ACLR vs Pout vs Frequency 25 2700 Efficiency vs Pout vs Frequency 20 LTE 1 CH 20 MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02 MHz PAR 9.5 dB, no clipping 2500 MHz_L 2500 MHz_U 2600 MHz_L 2600 MHz_U 2700 MHz_L 2700 MHz_U PAE (%) ACLR (dBC) 2650 Temp.=+25C LTE 1 CH 20 MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02 MHz PAR 9.5 dB, no clipping -40 -45 2600 Frequency (MHz) Temp.=+25C -35 2550 Frequency (MHz) 15 10 -50 2500 MHz 2500 MHz 5 -55 2600 MHz -60 0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 4 of 8 - www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Pin Configuration and Description Top View Pad No. 1 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 4 Label VREF Description Sets the bias current for the amplifiers. It can also be used to power down the device. GND RF and DC ground. VCC1 Voltage supply for the active bias circuitry. 5 RFin RF input pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin. 7 NC No internal connection. 11 VCC2 DC voltage supply connection for AMP1, 2, 3. 12 RFout RF output pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin. Backside Paddle RF/DC GND RF/DC ground. See PCB Mounting Pattern for suggested footprint. Evaluation Board PCB Information Qorvo PCB 1126637 Material and Stack-up 1 oz. Cu top layer 0.014" Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu inner layer 0.062" 0.006" Finished Board Thickness Core 1 oz. Cu inner layer 0.014" Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu bottom layer 50 ohm line dimensions: width = .028" spacing = .028". Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 5 of 8 - www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Package Marking and Dimensions Marking: Part Number - QPA9226 Trace Code QPA9226 A S PIN 1 Location A A 14 A A 13 A A 12 A S A A S11 A A 10 A A 9 A A 8 Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees. 2. Dimension and tolerance formats conform to ASME Y14.4M-1994. 3. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012. BOTTOM VIEW BOTTOM PINS VIEW A A T A A Reac 07.00mm X 0 A A D000000 Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 6 of 8 - A A S D000000 www.qorvo.com 00:00 A A A3 QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) PCB Mounting Pattern A S A PIN 1 Location S PIN 1 Location A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S S A 0.175 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN MASK Notes: 1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees. 2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal. 3. Vias are required under the backside paddle of this device for proper RF/DC grounding and thermal dissipation. We recommend a 0.35mm Reach Further - Reach faster (#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25 mm (0.10"). 07.00mm X 07.00mm, 4 LAYER 4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance. TriQuint D000000 Data Sheet, August 12, 2016 | Subject to change without notice - 7 of 8 - D000000 00:00 A3H RLP RLPmsk www.qorvo.com QPA9226 High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA (R) Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard ESD-Human Body Model (HBM) Class 2 ESDA/JEDEC JS-001-2012 ESD-Charged Device Model (CDM) Class C3 JEDEC JESD22-C101F MSL-Moisture Sensitivity Level Level 3 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device Solderability Compatible with both lead-free (260C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245C max. reflow temp.) soldering processes. Solder profiles available upon request. Contact plating: Electrolytic plated Au over Ni RoHS Compliance This part is compliant with EU 2002/95/EC RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment). This product also has the following attributes: Product uses RoHS Exemption 7c-I to meet RoHS Compliance requirements. Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine) Antimony Free TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free PFOS Free SVHC Free Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Tel: 1-844-890-8163 Web: www.qorvo.com Email: customer.support@qorvo.com For technical questions and application information: Email: sjcapplications.engineering@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders for Qorvo products. 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