Philips Semiconductors
SA630
Single pole double throw (SPDT) switch
Product Specification
Replaces data of October 10, 1991 1997 Nov 07
RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS
INPUT/OUTPUT
ENCH1
OUTPUT/INPUT
OUTPUT/INPUT
IC17 Data Handbook
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SA630Single pole double throw (SPDT) switch
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1997 Nov 07 853-1577 18666
DESCRIPTION
The SA630 is a wideband RF switch fabricated in BiCMOS technol-
ogy and incorporating on-chip CMOS/TTL compatible drivers. Its
primary function is to switch signals in the frequency range DC -
1GHz from one 50 channel to another. The switch is activated by
a CMOS/TTL compatible signal applied to the enable channel 1 pin
(ENCH1).
The extremely low current consumption makes the SA630 ideal for
portable applications. The excellent isolation and low loss makes
this a suitable replacement for PIN diodes.
The SA630 is available in an 8-pin dual in-line plastic package and
an 8-pin SO (surface mounted miniature) package.
FEATURES
Wideband (DC - 1GHz)
Low through loss (1dB typical at 200MHz)
Unused input is terminated internally in 50
Excellent overload capability (1dB gain compression point +18dBm
at 300MHz)
Low DC power (170µA from 5V supply)
Fast switching (20ns typical)
Good isolation (off channel isolation 60dB at 100MHz)
PIN CONFIGURATION
VDD
GND
INPUT
ENCH1
OUT1
GND
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
AC GND
OUT2
D and N Packages
SR00578
Figure 1. Pin Configuration
Low distortion (IP3 intercept +33dBm)
Good 50 match (return loss 18dB at 400MHz)
Full ESD protection
Bidirectional operation
APPLICATIONS
Digital transceiver front-end switch
Antenna switch
Filter selection
Video switch
FSK transmitter
ORDERING INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION TEMPERATURE RANGE ORDER CODE DWG #
8-Pin Plastic Dual In-Line Package (DIP) -40 to +85°C SA630N SOT97-1
8-Pin Plastic Small Outline (SO) package (Surface-mount) -40 to +85°C SA630D SOT96-1
BLOCK DIAGRAM
INPUT/OUTPUT
ENCH1
OUTPUT/INPUT
OUTPUT/INPUT
SR00579
Figure 2. Block Diagram
RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS
SYMBOL PARAMETER RATING UNITS
VDD Supply voltage 3.0 to 5.5V V
TAOperating ambient temperature range
SA Grade -40 to +85 °C
TJOperating junction temperature range
SA Grade -40 to +105 °C
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EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT
+5V
INPUT
ENCH1
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
AC BYPASS
CONTROL
LOGIC
VDD
50
OUT1
OUT2
20k
50
20k
SR00580
Figure 3. Equivalent Circuit
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
SYMBOL PARAMETER RATING UNITS
VDD Supply voltage -0.5 to +5.5 V
PDPower dissipation, TA = 25oC (still air)1
8-Pin Plastic DIP
8-Pin Plastic SO 1160
780 mW
mW
TJMAX Maximum operating junction temperature 150 °C
PMAX Maximum power input/output +20 dBm
TSTG Storage temperature range -65 to +150 °C
NOTES:
1. Maximum dissipation is determined by the operating ambient temperature and the thermal resistance, θJA:
8-Pin DIP: θJA = 108°C/W
8-Pin SO: θJA = 158°C/W
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
VDD = +5V, TA = 25°C; unless otherwise stated. LIMITS
SYMBOL PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SA630 UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
IDD Supply current 40 170 300 µA
VTTTL/CMOS logic threshold voltage11.1 1.25 1.4 V
VIH Logic 1 level Enable channel 1 2.0 VDD V
VIL Logic 0 level Enable channel 2 -0.3 0.8 V
IIL ENCH1 input current ENCH1 = 0.4V -1 0 1 µA
IIH ENCH1 input current ENCH1 = 2.4V -1 0 1 µA
NOTE:
1. The ENCH1 input must be connected to a valid Logic Level for proper operation of the SA630.
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1 - D PACKAGE
VDD = +5V, TA = 25°C; unless otherwise stated. LIMITS
SYMBOL PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SA630 UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
S21, S12 Insertion loss (ON channel) DC - 100MHz
500MHz
900MHz
1
1.4
22.8 dB
S21, S12 Isolation (OFF channel)210MHz
100MHz
500MHz
900MHz
70
24
80
60
50
30 dB
S11, S22 Return loss (ON channel) DC - 400MHz
900MHz 20
12 dB
S11, S22 Return loss (OFF channel) DC - 400MHz
900MHz 17
13 dB
tDSwitching speed (on-off delay) 50% TTL to 90/10% RF 20 ns
tr, tfSwitching speeds (on-off rise/fall time) 90%/10% to 10%/90% RF 5 ns
Switching transients 165 mVP-P
P-1dB 1dB gain compression DC - 1GHz +18 dBm
IP3Third-order intermodulation intercept 100MHz +33 dBm
IP2Second-order intermodulation intercept 100MHz +52 dBm
NF Noise figure (ZO = 50 ) 100MHz
900MHz 1.0
2.0 dB
NOTE:
1. All measurements include the effects of the D package SA630 Evaluation Board (see Figure 4B). Measurement system impedance is 50.
2. The placement of the AC bypass capacitor is critical to achieve these specifications. See the applications section for more details.
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS1 - N PACKAGE
VDD = +5V, TA = 25°C; all other characteristics similar to the D-Package, unless otherwise stated. LIMITS
SYMBOL PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SA630 UNITS
MIN TYP MAX
S21, S12 Insertion loss (ON channel) DC - 100MHz
500MHz
900MHz
1
1.4
2.5 dB
S21, S12 Isolation (OFF channel) 10MHz
100MHz
500MHz
900MHz 58 68
50
37
15 dB
NF Noise figure (ZO = 50 ) 100MHz
900MHz 1.0
2.5 dB
NOTE:
1. All measurements include the effects of the N package SA630 Evaluation Board (see Figure 4C). Measurement system impedance is 50.
APPLICATIONS
The typical applications schematic and printed circuit board layout of
the SA630 evaluation board is shown in Figure 4. The layout of the
board is simple, but a few cautions need to be observed. The input
and output traces should be 50. The placement of the AC bypass
capacitor is
extremely critical
if a symmetric isolation between the
two channels is desired. The trace from Pin 7 should be drawn back
towards the package and then be routed downwards. The capacitor
should be placed straight down as close to the device as practical.
For better isolation between the two channels at higher frequencies,
it is also advisable to run the two output/input traces at an angle.
This also minimizes any inductive coupling between the two traces.
The power supply bypass capacitor should be placed close to the
device. Figure 10 shows the frequency response of the SA630.
The loss matching between the two channels is excellent to 1.2GHz
as shown in Figure 13.
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1
2
3
45
6
7
8
D and N Packages
VDD
GND
INPUT
ENCH1
OUT1
AC GND
GND
OUT2
0.1µF
0.01µF
0.01µF
0.01µF
0.01µF
a. Evaluation Board Schematic
b. 630 D-Package Board Layout
c. 630 N-Package Board Layout
+5V
630N1 7/91
SR00581
Figure 4. Board and Package Graphics
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The isolation and matching of the two channels over frequency is
shown in Figures 15 and 17, respectively.
The SA630 is a very versatile part and can be used in many
applications. Figure 5 shows a block diagram of a typical Digital RF
transceiver front-end. In this application the SA630 replaces the
duplexer which is typically very bulky and lossy. Due to the low
power consumption of the device, it is ideally suited for handheld
applications such as in CT2 cordless telephones. The SA630 can
also be used to generate Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) or On-Off
Keying (OOK) and Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) signals for digital
RF communications systems. Block diagrams for these applications
are shown in Figures 6 and 7, respectively.
For applications that require a higher isolation at 1GHz than
obtained from a single SA630, several SA630s can be cascaded as
shown in Figure 8. The cascaded configuration will have a higher
loss but greater than 35dB of isolation at 1GHz and greater than
65dB @ 500MHz can be obtained from this configuration. By
modifying the enable control, an RF multiplexer/ de-multiplexer or
antenna selector can be constructed. The simplicity of SA630
coupled with its ease of use and high performance lends itself to
many innovative applications.
The SA630 switch terminates the OFF channel in 50. The 50
resistor is internal and is in series with the external AC bypass
capacitor. Matching to impedances other than 50 can be achieved
by adding a resistor in series with the AC bypass capacitor (e.g.,
25 additional to match to a 75 environment).
5200
630
MODULATION
602A IF OUT
5200 VCO
MICRO
Tx/Rx
KEYPAD
&
DISPLAY
CONTROLLER
SR00582
Figure 5. A Typical TDMA/Digital RF Transceiver System Front-End
630
ASK OUTPUT
ENABLE
CH1
OSCILLATOR
TTL DATA
50
SR00583
Figure 6. Amplitude Shift Keying (ASK) Generator
630
FSK OUTPUT
ENABLE
CH1
TTL DATA
f1
f2
SR00584
Figure 7. Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) Gnerator
630
IN/OUT
630
630
OUT1/IN1
OUT2/IN2
ENABLE
SR00585
Figure 8.
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+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
SUPPLY CURRENT ( A)
µ
SR00586
Figure 9. Supply Current vs. VDD and Temperature
TA = +25°C
5V
4V
3V
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–2
–4
–6
–8
SR00587
Figure 10. Loss vs. Frequency and VDD for D-Package
3V
4V
5V
TA = +25°C
FREQUENCY (MHz)
10 100 1000
S (dB)
21
–1
–2
SR00588
Figure 11. Loss vs. Frequency and VDD for
D-Package-Expanded Detail-
VDD = 5V
TA = +25°C
CH2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–2
–4
–6
–8
–10
SR00589
Figure 12. Loss Matching vs. Frequency for N-Package (DIP)
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VDD =
5V
CH1
TA = +25°C
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
SR00590
Figure 13. Loss Matching vs. Frequency; CH1 vs. CH2 for
D-Pakage
VDD = 5V
-40°C
+85°C
+25°C
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
SR00591
Figure 14. Loss vs. Frequency and Temperature for
D-Package
TA = +25°C
3V
5V
4V
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
SR00592
Figure 15. Isolation vs. Frequency and VDD for D-Package
TA = +25°C
VDD = 5V
CH2
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
SR00593
Figure 16. Isolation Matching vs. Frequency for N-Package
(DIP)
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TA = +25°C
CH2
CH1
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
21
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
–60
–70
–80
VDD = +5V
SR00594
Figure 17. Isolation Matching vs. Frequency; CH1 vs. CH2 for
D-Package
TA = +25°C
3V
4V
5V
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30 10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
11
SR00595
Figure 18. Input Match On-Channel vs. Frequency and VDD
VDD = 5V
TA = +25°C
FREQUENCY (MHz)
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30 10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
22
SR00597
Figure 19. Output Match On-Channel vs. Frequency
FREQUENCY (MHz)
TA = +25°C
CH1: 3V
CH1: 5V
CH2: 5V
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30 10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
22
SR00597
Figure 20. OFF-Channel Match vs. Frequency and VDD
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FREQUENCY (MHz)
VDD = 5V
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
10 100 1000 2000
S (dB)
22
SR00598
Figure 21. OFF Channel Match vs. Frequency and
Temperature
TA = +25°C
3V
4V
5V
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
010 100 1000 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
P (dBm)
-1
SR00599
Figure 22. P-1 dB vs. Frequency and VDD
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6
IP2
IP3
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
INTERCEPT POINT (dBm)
TA = +25°C
SR00633
Figure 23. Intercept Points vs.VDD
10 100 1000 2000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
TA = +25°C
ZO = 50
3V
4V
5V
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
SR00634
Figure 24. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and VDD for D-Package
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ENCH1 (Pin4)
OUT1 (Pin 8)
SR00635
Figure 25. Switching Speed; fIN = 100MHz at -6dBm, VDD = 5V
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SO8: plastic small outline package; 8 leads; body width 3.9mm SOT96-1
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DIP8: plastic dual in-line package; 8 leads (300 mil) SOT97-1
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