GaAs INTEGRATED CIRCUIT PG2251T6M +25 dBm MATCHED POWER AMPLIFIER FOR BluetoothTM Class 1 DESCRIPTION The PG2251T6M is a fully matched, +25 dBm GaAs MMIC power amplifier for Bluetooth Class 1. This device realizes high efficiency, high gain and high output power. This device is housed in a 12-pin plastic TSQFN (Thin Small Quad Flat Non-leaded) (T6M) package, and is suitable for high-density surface mounting. FEATURES * Operating frequency : fopt = 2 400 to 2 500 MHz (2 450 MHz TYP.) * Supply voltage : VDD1, 2, 3 = 2.5 to 3.5 V (3.0 V TYP.) * Control voltage : Vcont = 1.5 to 2.1 V (1.8 V TYP.) * Circuit current : IDD = 230 mA TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pout = +25 dBm * Output power : Pout = +25.0 dBm TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = -5 dBm * Gain control range : GCR = 70 dB TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 0 to 1.8 V, Pin = -5 dBm * High efficiency : PAE = 47% TYP. @ VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = -5 dBm * High-density surface mounting : 12-pin plastic TSQFN (T6M) package (2.0 x 2.0 x 0.37 mm) APPLICATIONS TM * Power Amplifier for Bluetooth Class 1, ZigBee etc. ORDERING INFORMATION Part Number Order Number Package Marking PG2251T6M-E2 PG2251T6M-E2-A 12-pin plastic TSQFN 2251 (T6M) (Pb-Free) Supplying Form * Embossed tape 8 mm wide * Pin 10, 11, 12 face the perforation side of the tape * Qty 3 kpcs/reel Remark: To order evaluation samples, please contact your nearby sales office. Part number for sample order: PG2251T6M-A Caution: Observe precautions when handling, because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Document No. PG10783EJ01V0DS (1st edition) Date Published October 2009 NS PG2251T6M PIN CONNECTIONS AND INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM (Top View) 11 12 (Top View) 11 12 10 (Bottom View) 10 10 11 3 1 8 2 7 3 Bias Circuit 2251 2 9 9 9 1 8 8 2 7 7 3 M/N 5 4 6 5 4 6 6 Pin Name 1 Vcont 2 GND 3 GND 4 Pin 5 VDD1 6 VDD2 7 GND 8 GND 9 GND 10 Pout 11 VDD3 12 VDD3 12 M/N 1 Pin No. 5 4 Remark Exposed pad : GND ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = +25C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Ratings Unit Supply Voltage VDD1, 2, 3 6.0 V Control Voltage Vcont 3.0 V Circuit Current IDD 300 mA Control Current Icont 0.5 mA Input Power Pin +10 dBm Power Dissipation PD Operating Ambient Temperature TA -40 to +85 C Storage Temperature Tstg -55 to +150 C 600 Note mW Note Mounted on double-sided copper-clad 50 x 50 x 1.6 mm epoxy glass PWB, TA = +85C RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE (TA = +25C, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit fopt 2 400 2 450 2 500 MHz Supply Voltage VDD1, 2, 3 2.5 3.0 3.5 V Control Voltage Vcont 1.5 1.8 2.1 V Operating Frequency 2 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS PG2251T6M ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25C, VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, f = 2.4 to 2.5 GHz, unless otherwise specified) Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit 265 mA Circuit Current IDD Pin = -5 dBm - 230 Output Power 1 Pout1 Pin = -5 dBm +23 +25 - dBm Output Power 2 Pout2 Vcont = 0 V, Pin = -5 dBm - -45 -30 dBm Gain Control Range GCR Vcont = 0 to 1.8 V, Pin = -5 dBm - 70 - dB Efficiency PAE Pin = -5 dBm - 47 - % 2nd Harmonics 2f0 Pin = -5 dBm - -35 - dBc 3rd Harmonics 3f0 Pin = -5 dBm - -30 - dBc Input Return Loss RLin Pin = -30 dBm - -5 - dB Output Return Loss RLout Pin = -30 dBm - -10 - dB EVALUATION CIRCUIT Pout VDD3 0.1F 6.8 nH 12 11 10 M/N Vcont 1 2 Bias Circuit 390 pF 9 8 3 7 M/N 4 5 6 2.2 nH 0.1F 0.1F Pin VDD1 VDD2 The application circuits and their parameters are for reference only and are not intended for use in actual design-ins. Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 3 PG2251T6M 320 Output Power Pout (dBm), Gain (dB) 45 40 280 Gain 35 240 30 200 IDD 25 160 Pout 20 120 15 80 10 40 PAE 5 0 -30 0 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 -40 0 Input Power Pin (dBm) Circuit Current IDD (mA), Efficiency PAE (%) OUTPUT POWER, GAIN, CIRCUIT CURRENT, PAE vs. INPUT POWER 2nd Harmonics 2f0 (dBc), 3rd Harmonics 3f0 (dBc) TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25C, VDD1, 2, 3 = 3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, f = 2.45 GHz, unless otherwise specified) 2ND HARMONICS, 3RD HARMONICS vs. INPUT POWER -20 -25 -30 -40 3f0 -45 -50 -55 -30 Remark The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 4 2f0 -35 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 Input Power Pin (dBm) 0 5 PG2251T6M S-PARAMETERS Condition : TA = +25C, VDD1, 2, 3 =3.0 V, Vcont = 1.8 V, Pin = -30 dBm S12-FREQUENCY S11-FREQUENCY 1: -4.3 dB 2: -4.4 dB 1: -56.8 dB 2: -53.6 dB 3: -4.8 dB 4: -1.2 dB 3: -51.9 dB 4: -42.5 dB 0 dB 0 dB 2 13 4 2 START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz S21-FREQUENCY 2 1: 2: 3: 4: 1 3 4 1 3 START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz S22-FREQUENCY 35.9 dB 35.5 dB 34.8 dB -22.2 dB 1: -15.2 dB 2: -17.0 dB 3: -15.0 dB 4: -2.0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 2 4 1 3 4 START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz START 0.1 GHz STOP 8.1 GHz Remarks 1. The graphs indicate nominal characteristics. 2. Maker 1 : 2.4 GHz, 2 : 2.45 GHz, 3 : 2.5 GHz, 4 : 4.9 GHz Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 5 PG2251T6M MOUNTING PAD LAYOUT DIMENSIONS 12-PIN PLASTIC TSQFN (T6M) (UNIT: mm) MOUNTING PAD 0.77 1.15 1.15 12-0.23 0.5 0.94 0.77 1.15 0.77 0.5 0.5 1.15 0.77 0.5 0.94 Remark The mounting pad layout in this document is for reference only. When designing PCB, please consider workability of mounting, solder joint reliability, prevention of solder bridge and so on, in order to optimize the design. 6 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS PG2251T6M PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 12-PIN PLASTIC TSQFN (T6M) (UNIT: mm) 0.37+0.03 -0.05 2.00.1 2.00.1 (Bottom View) 0.500.06 0.940.1 A A 0.11 MIN. 0.23+0.07 -0.05 (C 0.17) 0.230.1 0.940.1 Remark A > 0 ( ): Reference value Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS 7 PG2251T6M RECOMMENDED SOLDERING CONDITIONS This product should be soldered and mounted under the following recommended conditions. For soldering methods and conditions other than those recommended below, contact your nearby sales office. Soldering Method Infrared Reflow Partial Heating Soldering Conditions Condition Symbol Peak temperature (package surface temperature) : 260C or below Time at peak temperature : 10 seconds or less Time at temperature of 220C or higher : 60 seconds or less Preheating time at 120 to 180C : 12030 seconds Maximum number of reflow processes : 3 times Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Peak temperature (terminal temperature) : 350C or below Soldering time (per side of device) : 3 seconds or less Maximum chlorine content of rosin flux (% mass) : 0.2%(Wt.) or below Caution Do not use different soldering methods together (except for partial heating). 8 Data Sheet PG10783EJ01V0DS IR260 HS350 PG2251T6M Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. 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