MASWSS0129 GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Rev. V6 Rx Tx 802.11a + b/g Dual Band Applications Broadband Performance: DC - 6.0 GHz Low Insertion Loss: 0.7 dB @ 2.4 GHz 1.0 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz High Isolation: 43 dB @ 2.4 GHz 30 dB @ 4.9 to 6.0 GHz Fast Switching Speed: 0.5 m GaAs PHEMT Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free "Green" Mold Compound 260C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of MASWSS0094 GND Functional Schematic Features Pin 1 GND GND GND GND Vc2 Vc1 Typical applications are for WLAN IEEE 802.11a and 802.11b/g systems that employ two antennas for transmit and receive diversity. Other applications include cordless phones and base stations. Designed for high power, this DPDT switch maintains high linearity up to 6.0 GHz. GND ANT1 M/A-COM's MASWSS0129 is a broadband GaAs PHEMT MMIC diversity switch available in a low cost, lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN package. The MASWSS0129 is ideally suited for applications where very small size and low cost are required. ANT2 Description Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 GND Ground 3 VC1 Control 1 4 ANT1 Antenna Port 1 5 GND Ground 6 ANT2 Antenna Port 2 7 VC2 Control 2 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground The MASWSS0129 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron gate length GaAs PHEMT process. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package 10 Rx Receive Port MASWSS0129 Bulk Packaging 11 GND Ground MASWSS0129TR 7 inch, 1000 piece reel 12 Tx MASWSS0129TR-3000 13 inch, 3000 piece reel MASWSS0129SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 13 Paddle Transmit Port 2 RF and DC Ground 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MASWSS0129 GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Rev. V6 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25C, Z0 = 50 Vc = 0 V / 3 V, 8 pF Capacitor 3 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. 2.4 GHz 2 - 4 GHz 4 - 5 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB dB dB -- -- -- -- 0.70 0.75 0.90 1.00 1.30 -- -- 1.55 Isolation (on/off or off/on) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB -- 25 43 30 -- -- Isolation (on/on or off/off) 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB -- -- 11 20 -- -- Return Loss 2.4 GHz 4.9 - 6 GHz dB dB -- -- 23 15 -- -- IP2 Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm -- -- -- 93 86 84 -- -- -- IP3 Two Tone, 15 dBm/Tone, 5 MHz Spacing 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm -- -- -- 52 50 50 -- -- -- Input P-1dB 2.4 GHz 5.3 GHz 5.8 GHz dBm dBm dBm -- -- -- 33 31 31 -- -- -- 2nd Harmonic PIN = 20 dBm 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz dBc dBc -- -- -75 -77 -- -- 3rd Harmonic PIN = 20 dBm 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz dBc dBc -- -- -69 -86 -- -- Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF 90% to 10% RF nS nS -- -- 35 60 -- -- Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF nS -- 90 -- Transients -- mV -- 6 -- Control Current |Vc| = 3 V A -- 6 25 Insertion Loss 4 3. For positive voltage control, external DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. 4. Insertion loss can be optimized by varying the DC blocking capacitor value. 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MASWSS0129 GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Rev. V6 Evaluation Board for Lead-Free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN Package C1 C4 C2 C3 U1 Truth Table 7,8 Application Schematic C1, C2, C3, C4 = 8 pF Rx C2 GND Tx C1 GND GND GND GND Control VC1 Control VC2 ANT 1 ANT 1 ANT 2 ANT 2 - Rx - Tx - Tx - Rx 1 0 On Off On Off 0 1 Off On Off On 1 1 Off Off Off Off 0 0 Off Off Off Off 7. 1 = +2.9 V to +5 V, 0 = 0 V + 0.2 V. 8. Differential voltage, V(state 1) - V(state 0), must be 2.7 V minimum and must not exceed 8.5 V. Vc2 Vc1 C4 ANT2 GND ANT1 Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: C3 Static Sensitivity Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power @ 3 V Control +31 dBm Input Power @ 5 V Control +34 dBm Voltage 8.5 volts Operating Temperature -40C to +85C Storage Temperature -65C to +150C Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MASWSS0129 GaAs Broadband DPDT Diversity Switch DC - 6.0 GHz Rev. V6 Typical Performance Curves, 8 pF Blocking Caps Insertion Loss Isolation 50 2.0 -30C +25C +85C -30C +25C +85C 45 1.5 40 1.0 35 0.5 30 25 0.0 2 3 4 5 2 6 3 4 5 6 5 6 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Antenna Ports Return Loss Tx/Rx Ports Return Loss 0 0 -30C +25C +85C -10 -10 -20 -20 -30 -30 -40 2 3 4 5 6 -40 Frequency (GHz) -30C +25C +85C 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 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