TQP9218
High Linearity 0.25 W Small Cell PA
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14 Pin 7 x 7 mm Leadless SMT Package
Product Features
• 1805 – 1880 MHz Frequency Range
• Fully integrated, 2-Stage Power Amplifier
• Internally Matched 50 Ω Input/Output
• −48 dBc ACLR at Pavg = +24 dBm
• 31.5 dB Gain
• 15% PAE at +24 dBm
• >15dB Input / Output return Loss
• 212 mA Quiescent Current
• On-chip Control Bias and Temp. Comp Circuit
• RoHS compliant
• Covers Bands 3, 9
General Description
The TQP9218 is a high-linearity two-stage power amplifier
in a low-cost surface-mount package with on-chip bias
control and temperature compensation circuits. The
amplifier provides 31.5 dB gain over the 1805 – 1880 MHz
frequency range and be utilized without the need of
linearization circuitry such as DPD It is able to achieve
−48 dBc ACLR at +24 dBm output power using 20 MHz LTE
signal (9.5 dB PAR).
The TQP9218 integrates two high performance amplifier
stages onto a module to allow for a compact system design
and requires very few external components for operation.
The product is bias adjustable allowing the amplifier’s
power consumption to be optimized and is available in a
lead-free/RoHS-compliant 7 x 7 mm surface mount
package.
The TQP9218 is targeted for small cell or enterprise
Femtocell basestation applications, distributed antenna
systems (DAS), repeaters, and/or booster amplifiers.
Applications
• Small Cell / Picocell
• Enterprise Femtocell
• Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
• Data Cards and Terminals
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Booster Amps, Repeaters
Functional Block Diagram
Top View
Ordering Information
Description
TQP9218
2,500 pieces on a 13” reel (standard)
TQP9218-PCB
1805 −1880 MHz Evaluation Board
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5Match
Match
Match
Vref
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC2
VCC1
RF in
RF out
NC
Biasing Circuit
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
VCC1, Vcc2
+3.6
+4.5
+5.25
V
Vref
+2.75
+2.85
+2.95
V
TCASE
−40
+85
°C
Tj at TCASE max
+165
°C
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
conditions.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Storage Temperature
−55 to +150 °C
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=+25 °C
+13 dBm
Supply Voltage (VCC)
6 V
VREF
+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
Parameter
Conditions(1)
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Frequency Range
1805
1880
MHz
Test Frequency
1840
MHz
Gain
28.5
31.5
34.5
dB
Input Return Loss
10
17
dB
Output Return Loss
10
16
dB
Output P1dB
+33
dBm
ACLR
Pout = +24 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
−48
-45
dBc
ACLR
Pout = +24 dBm, 2X20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
-40
dBc
ACLR
Pout = +24 dBm, 15 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
−52
dBc
ACLR
Pout = +24 dBm, 10 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
−52
dBc
ACLR
Pout = +24 dBm, 5 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
−52
dBc
Efficiency
Pout = +24 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5 dB PAR
13
15.2
%
Spurious Output Level
Pout = +24 dBm, 10:1 VSWR
<60
dBc
VSWR Survivability
No degradation or failure
10:1
-
Quiescent Current
VCC1 + VCC2
160
212
280
mA
Reference Current
Temp = −40°C to +85°C, VREF = +2.85V
6.5
10
mA
Leakage current
VCC = +4.5V, Vref = 0V
1.5
5
µA
Operational Current
Pout = +24 dBm
365
460
mA
Switching Speed
10% to 90% Rise time
620
ns
90% to 10% Fall time
610
ns
Harmonics
2F0 at +24dBm, CW signal
-43
-38
dBc
3F0 at +24dBm, CW signal
-61
-56
dBc
4F0 at +24dBm, CW signal
-58
-53
dBc
Thermal Resistance, θjc
Module (junction to case)
37
°C/W
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = VCC2 = +4.5 V, VREF = +2.85V, Temp = +25 °C, 50 Ω system.
Conditions
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
Units
Gain
Small Signal
33.0
31.5
30.0
dB
ACLR
POUT = +24 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
-50
-48
-46
dBc
PAE
POUT = +24 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
16
15
14
%
Test Frequency = 1840MHz
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Evaluation Board – TQP9218-PCB
Bill of Material –  TQP9218-PCB
Reference Des.
Value
Description
Manuf.
Part Number
n/a
n/a
Printed Circuit Board
U1
n/a
High Linearity 0.25 W Power Amplifier
Qorvo
TQP9218
R1
0 Ω
Resistor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C1
0.01 uF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C11
100 pF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C3, C9
0.1 uF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C5, C14
10 uF
Capacitor , Chip, 6032, 10%, Tantalum
various
C6, C10
1000 pF
Capacitor , Chip, 0603, NPO/COG, 5%
various
Vcc1=Vcc2=4.5V, Pout=24.5dBm, Signal PAR=9.5dB, F = 1840MHz
LTE signal BW
5MHz
10MHz
15MHz
20MHz
Units
ACLR1-Low
-50.0
-51.5
-51.5
-51.5
dBc
ACLR1-high
-51.5
-51.5
-50.0
-50.5
dBc
C5
10uF (6032)
R1
0
J3
Vcc1
C9
0.1uF
C6
1000pF
J5
Vpd
C1
0.01uF
C11
100pF
J1
RF
Input
J2
RF
Output
R2
DNP
J6
Vdet
C13
DNP
C12
DNP
C3
0.1uF
C10
1000pF
C14
10uF (6032)
J4
Vcc2
7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5Match
Match
Match
Biasing Circuit
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Performance Plots – TQP9218-PCB
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = VCC2 = +4.5V, VREF = +2.85 V, ICQ = 212mA, IREF = 6.5mA, Temp.= +25 °C
25
27
29
31
33
35
1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880
Gain (dB)
Frequncy (MHz)
Gain vs Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1800 1820 1840 1860 1880
|S11| (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency
Temp.=+25°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1800 1820 1840 1860 1880
|S22| (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
Temp.=+25°C
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout (5MHz LTE)
ACLR1_L_1805MHz
ACLR1_L_1840MHz
ACLR1_L_1880MHz
ACLR1_U_1805MHz
ACLR1_U_1840MHz
ACLR1_U_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 5MHz, Adj ch IBW 4.5MHz,
PAR 9.5dB, no clipping
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout (10MHz LTE)
ACLR1_L_1805MHz
ACLR1_L_1840MHz
ACLR1_L_1880MHz
ACLR1_U_1805MHz
ACLR1_U_1840MHz
ACLR1_U_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 10MHz, Adj ch IBW 9.0MHz,
PAR 9.5dB, no clipping
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout (15MHz LTE)
ACLR1_L_1805MHz
ACLR1_L_1840MHz
ACLR1_L_1880MHz
ACLR1_U_1805MHz
ACLR1_U_1840MHz
ACLR1_U_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 15MHz, Adj ch IBW 13.5MHz,
PAR 9.5dB, no clipping
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout vs Frequency
ACLR1_L_1805MHz
ACLR1_L_1840MHz
ACLR1_L_1880MHz
ACLR1_U_1805MHz
ACLR1_U_1840MHz
ACLR1_U_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 20MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02MHz,
PAR 9.5dB no clipping
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout vs Temperature
ACLR1_L_-40C
ACLR1_L_+25C
ACLR1_L_+85C
ACLR1_U_-40C
ACLR1_U_+25C
ACLR1_U_+85C
Freq = 1840 MHz
LTE 1CH 20MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02MHz,
PAR 9.5dB no clipping
0
5
10
15
20
25
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm)
PAE vs. Pout
PAE_1805MHz
PAE_1840MHz
PAE_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 20MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02MHz,
PAR 9.5dB no clipping
-65
-60
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs. Pout (20MHz LTE, Vcc=5V)
ACLR1_L_1805MHz
ACLR1_L_1840MHz
ACLR1_L_1880MHz
ACLR1_U_1805MHz
ACLR1_U_1840MHz
ACLR1_U_1880MHz
Temp.=+25°C
LTE 1CH 20MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02MHz,
PAR 9.5dB, no clipping, Vcc = 5V
0
5
10
15
20
25
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm)
PAE vs. Pout
PAE_-40C
PAE_+25C
PAE_+85C
Freq = 1840 MHz
LTE 1CH 20MHz, Adj ch IBW 18.02MHz,
PAR 9.5dB no clipping
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Switching Speed
Switching Speed Measurement based on TQP9218 Application Board
Using Shutdown Circuit: VREF=2.85V, Vcc=4.5V, C1=NL
Parameter
Turn-on Transition (10% RF – 90% RF)
620nS
Turn-off Transition (90% RF – 10% RF)
610nS
RF Signal
Freq = 1880 MHz
Pout = +24 dBm
RF Signal
Freq = 1880 MHz
Pout = +24 dBm
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Pin Configuration and Description
Top View
Pad No.
Label
Description
1
VREF
Sets the bias current for the amplifiers. It can also be used to power down the device.
2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10,
13, 14
GND
RF and DC ground.
4
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 and AMP2.
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
50 ohm line dimensions: width = .028”
spacing = .028”.
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5Match
Match
Match
Vref
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC2
VCC1
RF in
RF out
NC
Biasing Circuit
1 oz. Cu bottom layer
Nelco N-4000-13
Core
Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu top layer
1 oz. Cu inner layer
1 oz. Cu inner layer
0.062" ± 0.006"
Finished Board
Thickness
0.014"
0.014"
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Package Marking and Dimensions
Marking: Part number – TQP9218
Assembly Code – YYWW
Country Code - CCCC
Lot code – AaXXXX
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
7
10
11
13
12
14
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
BOTTOM
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VIEW
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1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
7
10
11
13
12
14
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
BOTTOM
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PCB Mounting Pattern
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
(#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25 mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance.
0.175
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
RECOMMENDED
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDED
LAND PATTERN MASK
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Handling Precautions
Parameter
Rating
Standard
Caution!
ESD-Sensitive Device
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
Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260°C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245°C 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 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU. 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: appsupport@qorvo.com
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