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Optimum Technology Matching® Applied
GaAs HBT
InGaP HBT
GaAs MESFET
SiGe BiCMOS
Si BiCMOS
SiGe HBT
GaAs pHEMT
Si CMOS
Si BJT
GaN HEMT
Functional Block Diagram
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Product Description
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Ordering Information
BiFET HBT
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GND
GND
GND
RFin
RFout
Vg1
Vd1 Vd2a
Vd2b
Vg2
RFPA1002
9.8GHz TO 13.5GHz HIGH LINEARITY
POWER AMPLIFIER
RFMD's RFPA1002 is a high linearity power amplifier in a surface mount package
designed for use in transmitters that operate at frequencies between 9.8GHz to
13.5GHz. It provides 26dB of small-signal gain. This power amplifier is optimized for
linear operation with an output third order intercept point (OIP3) of ≥ +42dBm. The
RFPA1002 is manufactured with depletion mode GaAs pHEMT process.
Features
Frequency Range: 9.8GHz to
13.5GHz
Small Signal Gain: 26dB
IM3 at +17dBm (SCL): +50dBc
IM3 at +22dBm (SCL): +39dBc
IM3 at +25dBm (SCL): +32dBc
OIP3 at +17dBm (SCL): +42dBm
RL (Input): 10 dB
RL (Output): 16 dB
VD: 6.5V
ID: 1.07A
6mm x 6mm QFN
Applications
Point-Point Radio
Point-Multipoint Radio
DS120531
Package: Ceramic QFN, 40-pin, 6mm x 6mm x 0.95mm
RFPA1002
9.8GHz to
13.5GHz High
Linearity
RFPA1002S2 2-Piece sample bag
RFPA1002SB 5-Piece bag
RFPA1002SQ 25-Piece bag
RFPA1002SR 100-Piece reel
RFPA1002TR7 750-Piece 7” reel
RFPA1002PCBA-410 Evaluation Board
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating Unit
VD1, VD2, VD3 +8 V
VG0V
Junction Temperature °C
Continuous PDISS (T = 85°C)
(derate 37 mW/°C above
T = 85°C)
°C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) 1A HBM
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Operational Frequency 9.8 13.5 GHz
Positive Supply Voltage (VDD) 4.5 6.5 and 7 V
Drain current (ID)1070mA
Small-signal Gain 26 dB
Gain Dynamic Range (using gate
bias)
20 dB
P1dB +32 dBm
IM3 50 dBc at POUT = 17dBm (SCL) in 9.8GHz to 10.7GHz
frequency range
39 dBc at POUT = 22dBm (SCL) in 9.8GHz to 10.7GHz
frequency range
30 dBc at POUT = 25dBm (SCL) in 9.8GHz to 10.7GHz
frequency range
50 dBc at POUT = 17dBm (SCL) in 10.7GHz to 11.7GHz
frequency range
38 dBc at POUT = 22dBm (SCL) in 10.7GHz to 11.7GHz
frequency range
31 dBc at POUT = 25dBm (SCL) in 10.7GHz to 11.7GHz
frequency range
52 dBc at POUT = 17dBm (SCL) in 12.75GHz to
13.25GHz frequency range
39 dBc at POUT = 22dBm (SCL) in 12.75GHz to
13.25GHz frequency range
35 dBc at POUT = 25dBm (SCL) in 12.75GHz to
13.25GHz frequency range
IM5 75 dBc at POUT = 17dBm (SCL) in 9.8GHz to 13.5GHz
frequency range
60 dBc at POUT = 22dBm (SCL) in 9.8GHz to 13.5GHz
frequency range
Input Return Loss (RLIN)10dB
Output Return Loss (RLOUT)16dB
Noise Figure dB
ESD sensitivity (HBM) >400 V
ESD sensitivity (CDM) V
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free
per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric
materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in
solder.
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Typical Electrical Performance
Measurements performed on connectorized Evaluation Board and RF I/O Loss has been de-embedded (see EVB Layout). All
measurements were taken at VD1 = VD2 = VD3 = 6.5V, ID1 = 86mA, ID2 = 230mA, ID3 = 740mA unless otherwise noted.
80
60
40
20
0
20
40
02468101214161820
Gain(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
GainoverTemperature
25°C
40°C
85°C
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
9.3 9.8 10.3 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.3 12.8 13.3 13.8
Gain(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
GainoverTemperature
25°C
40°C
85°C
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
9.3 9.8 10.310.811.311.812.312.813.313.8
Gain(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
InputReturnLossoverTemp
25°C
40°C
85°C
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
9.3 9.8 10.3 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.3 12.8 13.3 13.8
Gain(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
OutputReturnLossoverTemp
25°C
40°C
85°C
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Typical Electrical Performance
(continued)
VDID1 (mA) ID2 (mA) ID3 (mA) ID (Total) PDISS (W)
7. 0 8 8 2 31 74 2 10 61 7. 4
6.5 87 227 732 1047 6.8
6.0 84 220 723 1028 6.2
5.5 82 212 713 1007 5.5
5.0 77 203 702 982 4.9
4.5 74 193 687 954 4.3
4.0 70 183 673 926 3.7
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=15dBm/SCL)
Vd=7V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=4.5V
Vd=4.0V
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31
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34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=17dBm/SCL)
Vd=7V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=4.5V
Vd=4.0V
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31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=22dBm/SCL)
Vd=7V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=4.5V
Vd=4.0V
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31
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33
34
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36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.5 10.010.511.011.512.012.513.013.514.014.5
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=25dBm/SCL)
Vd=7V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=4.5V
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Typical Electrical Performance
(continued)
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26
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31
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33
34
35
9.5 1010.51111.51212.51313.514
P1dB(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
P1dBversusFrequencyatVariousVd
Vd=4.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=7.0V
Vd=7.5V
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
9.5 1010.51111.51212.51313.514
P3dB(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
P3dBversusFrequencyatVariousVd
Vd=4.5V
Vd=5.0V
Vd=5.5V
Vd=6.0V
Vd=6.5V
Vd=7.0V
Vd=7.5V
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
44.0
10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFreq(atPOUT=+25dBm,PDC=6.8tand8.4W)
Id1(mA)=108,Id=285&Id3=892,Pdc=8.4W
Id1(mA)=85,Id=230&Id3=735,Pdc=6.8W
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Typical Electrical Performance
(continued)
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
9.8
10.3 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.3 12.8 13.3
IM5 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
IM5 versus Frequency (Pout=+22dBm/SCL)
Over Temperature
-40°C
25°C
85°C
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.8 10.310.811.311.812.312.813.3
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=17dBm/SCL)
OverTemperature
40°C
25°C
85°C
38.5
39
39.5
40
40.5
41
41.5
42
42.5
43
43.5
9.8 10.3 10.8 11.3 11.8 12.3 12.8 13.3
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=22dBm/SCL)
OverTemperature
40°C
25°C
85°C
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
9.8 10.310.811.311.812.312.813.3
OIP3(dBm)
Frequency(GHz)
OIP3versusFrequency(Pout=25dBm/SCL)
OverTemperature
40°C
25°C
85°C
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Typical Electrical Performance
(continued)
20
25
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40
45
50
55
60
9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5
IM3(dBc)
Frequency(GHz)
IM3versusFrequency(Vd=7V)
Pout=+15dBm(SCL)
Pout=+17dBm(SCL)
Pout=+22dBm(SCL)
Pout=+25dBm(SCL)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
9.5 1010.51111.51212.51313.51414.5
IM3(dBc)
Frequency(GHz)
IM3versusFrequency(Vd=6V)
Pout=+15dBm(SCL)
Pout=+17dBm(SCL)
Pout=+22dBm(SCL)
Pout=+25dBm(SCL)
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
9.5 1010.51111.51212.51313.51414.5
IM5(dBc)
Frequency(GHz)
IM5versusFrequency(Vd=6V)
Pout=+15dBm(SCL)
Pout=+17dBm(SCL)
Pout=+22dBm(SCL)
Pout=+25dBm(SCL)
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Typical Electrical Performance
(continued)
5
10
15
20
25
30
9.5 1010.51111.51212.51313.51414.5
Gain(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
GainversusFrequency(GainControlUsingVg)
40
45
50
55
60
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
IM3(dBc)
Gain(dB)
IM3versusGain
10.3GHz
11.8GHz
13.3GHz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Pdiss(Watt)
Gain(dB)
PdissversusGain
20
25
30
35
40
45
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
OIP3(dBc)
Gain(dB)
OIP3versusGain
10.3GHz
11.8GHz
13.3GHz
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Pin Names and Descriptions
Pin Name Description
1N/C
Not connected.
2GND
Ground.
3RFIN
RF input.
4GND
Ground.
5N/C
Not connected.
6N/C
Not connected.
7N/C
Not connected.
8N/C
Not connected.
9N/C
Not connected.
10 N/C Not connected.
11 N/C Not connected.
12 N/C Not connected.
13 VG1 Gate bias 1.
14 N/C Not connected.
15 N/C Not connected.
16 N/C Not connected.
17 N/C Not connected.
18 N/C Not connected.
19 VD2B Drain bias 2.
20 N/C Not connected.
21 N/C Not connected.
22 N/C Not connected.
23 N/C Not connected.
24 GND Ground.
25 RFOUT RF output.
26 GND Ground.
27 N/C Not connected.
28 N/C Not connected.
29 DET (Not Available; Reserved for future addition of detector.) Detector Out.
30 REF (Not Available; Reserved for future addition of detector.) Detector Reference.
31 N/C Not connected.
32 VD2A Drain bias 2.
33 N/C Not connected.
34 VG2 Gate bias 2.
35 VD1 Drain bias 1.
36 N/C Not connected.
37 N/C Not connected.
38 N/C Not connected.
39 N/C Not connected.
40 N/C Not connected.
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Pin Out
Package Drawing
37 36 35 34 33 32 31
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24
23
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3
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GND
GND
GND
GND
RFin
RFout
Vg1
Vd1 Vd2a
Vd2b
Vg2
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Sample Application Circuit Schematic
Evaluation Board Bill of Materials (BOM)
Description Reference Designator
1F Cap, 0201 C1, C3, C4, C5, C6
4.7F Cap, 0603 C2, C7
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
GND
GND
GND
RFin
RFout
50 Ohm Track
50 Ohm Track
Vd2
Vd2
Vd1 Vg2
Vg1
C2
C1
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
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Evaluation Board Layout
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1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
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PCB+ConnectorLoss(dB)
Frequency(GHz)
RFI/OPCB+ConnectorLoss
THISIS1/2LOSSOFA
CONNECTORIZEDTHRULINE