TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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General Description
The TQP3M9019 is a cascadable, high linearity gain
block amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package. At
1.9 GHz, the amplifier typically provides 22 dB gain,
+39.5 dBm OIP3, and 1.3 dB Noise Figure while only
drawing 125 mA current. The device is housed in a
leadfree / green / RoHS-compliant industry-standard 16-
pin 3 x 3 mm QFN package.
The TQP3M9019 has the benefit of having high gain
across a broad range of frequencies while also providing
very low noise. This allows the device to be used in both
receiver and transmitter chains for high performance
systems. The amplifier is internally matched using a high
performance E-pHEMT process and only requires an
external RF choke and blocking/bypass capacitors for
operation from a single +5 V supply. The internal active
bias circuit also enables stable operation over bias and
temperature variations.
The TQP3M9019 covers the 0.02 – 4 GHz frequency
band and is targeted for wireless infrastructure or other
applications requiring high linearity and / or low noise
figure.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Label
RF In
RF Out / VDD
N/C
RF/DC GND
Ordering Information
Part No.
Description
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
TQP3M9019-PCB_IF
50 – 500 MHz Evaluation Board
TQP3M9019-PCB_RF
0.5 – 4 GHz Evaluation Board
Standard T/ R size = 2500 pieces on a 7” reel
Applications
Repeaters
Mobile Infrastructure
LTE / WCDMA / CDMA / EDGE
General Purpose Wireless
Product Features
20 – 4000 MHz
22 dB Gain At 1900 MHz
1.3 dB Noise Figure At 1900 MHz
+39.5 dBm Output IP3
50 Ohm Cascadable Gain Block
Unconditionally Stable
High Input Power Capability
+5 V Single Supply, 125mA Current
3 x 3 mm QFN Package
16 Pin 3  x3 mm QFN Package
Functional Block Diagram
7 865
14 131516
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
Backside Pad - RF/DC GND
Pin 1 Reference Mark
N/C
RF In
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF Out / VDD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Supply Voltage (VDD)
+4.75
+5.0
+5.25
V
TCASE
−40
+105
°C
Tch (for>106 hours MTTF)
+190
°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
−65 to 150 °C
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25 °C
+23 dBm
Supply Voltage (VDD)
+7 V
Reverse Supply Voltage
−0.3 V
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges
given above may cause permanent damage.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5 V, Temp.=+25 °C, 50 Ω system
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operational Frequency Range
20
4000
MHz
Test Frequency
1900
MHz
Gain
20
22
23
dB
Input Return Loss
10
dB
Output Return Loss
13
dB
Output P1dB
+22
dBm
Output IP3
Pout=+3 dBm/tone, ∆f = 1 MHz
+36
+39.5
dBm
Noise Figure
1.3
dB
Current, IDD
125
150
mA
Thermal Resistance, θjc
Module (junction to case)
34
°C/W
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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TQP3M9019-PCB_IF / RF Evaluation Board
Notes:
1. See Evaluation Board PCB Information section for material and stack-up.
2. Components shown on the silkscreen but not on the schematic are not used.
3. B1 (0 Ω jumper) is not shown on the schematic and may be replaced with copper trace in the target application layout.
4. The recommended component values are dependent upon the frequency of operation.
5. All components are of 0603 size unless otherwise specified.
Bill of Material − TQP3M9019-PCB_IF / RF
Reference Des.
TQP3M9019-PCB_RF
500 MHz – 4000 MHz
TQP3M9019-PCB_IF
50 MHz – 500 MHz
U1
TQP3M9019
TQP3M9019
C2, C6
100 pF
1000 pF
C1
0.01 uF
0.01 uF
L2
68 nH
330 nH
B1
Do Not Place
Do Not Place
L1, D1, C3, C4
0 Ω
0 Ω
Note: Performances can be optimized at frequency of interest by using recommended component values shown in the table below.
Inductors are wirewound Coilcraft.
Reference
Designation
Frequency (MHz)
50
200
500
2000
2500
3500
C2, C6
0.01 uF
1000 pF
100 pF
22 pF
22 pF
22 pF
L2
470 nH
220 nH
82 nH
22 nH
18 nH
15 nH
U1
C2
L2
C6
B1
C1
J3J4
U1 J2
RF
Output
J4 GND
J3 VDD
1
2
3
J1
RF
Input
L2 C6C2
C1
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Typical Performance − TQP3M9019-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5 V, IDD=125 mA, Temp.=+25 °C, 50 Ω system
Parameter
Typical Value
Units
Frequency
500
900
1900
2700
3500
4000
MHz
Gain
25.6
24.6
22
20.5
19
18.3
dB
Input Return Loss
11
10.5
10
11.5
8
6
dB
Output Return Loss
10.5
12
13
9
10
11
dB
Output P1dB
+22.4
+22.3
+22
+21.7
+21.4
+20.8
dBm
OIP3 (1)
+41.8
+40.6
+40.6
+38.5
+38.8
+37.9
dBm
Noise figure (2)
0.9
0.9
1.3
1.7
2.1
2.4
dB
Notes:
1. OIP3 measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm / tone separated by 1 MHz.
2. Noise figure data listed in the table above includes PCB losses. ~0.1dB at 2 GHz.
Performance Plots − TQP3M9019-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5 V, IDD=125 mA, Temp.=+25 °C, 50 Ω system
15
18
21
24
27
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
|S11| (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
|S22| (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
0
1
2
3
4
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
NF (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency over Temp
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
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High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Performance Plots − TQP3M9019-PCB_RF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5 V, IDD=125 mA, Temp.=+25 °C, 50 Ω system
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 2 4 6 8
OIP3 (dBm)
Pout / Tone (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Pout / Tone
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
Freq.=1900 MHz
25
30
35
40
45
50
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
Pout=+4 dBm/Tone
1 MHz Tone Spacing
25
30
35
40
45
50
0 2 4 6 8
OIP3 (dBm)
Pout / Tone (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Pout / Tone
3.5 GHz
2.7 GHz
1.9 GHz
0.9 GHz
17
19
21
23
25
0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
105
110
115
120
125
130
3.25 3.5 3.75 4 4.25 4.5 4.75 5 5.25
IDD (mA)
VDD (V)
IDD vs. VDD
Temp.=+25°C
CW Signal
105
110
115
120
125
130
-40 -15 10 35 60 85
IDD (mA)
Temperature (°C)
IDD vs. Temperature
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High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Typical Performance − TQP3M9019-PCB_IF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, IDD=125 mA typ., Temp= +25°C
Parameter
Conditions
Typical Values
Units
Frequency
70
100
200
500
MHz
Gain
27
26.8
26.4
25.8
dB
Input Return Loss
12
13
13
13
dB
Output Return Loss
11
11
12
13
dB
Output P1dB
+21.6
+21.9
+21.9
+22.2
dBm
OIP3
Pout = +3 dBm/tone, ∆f=1 MHz
+37.6
+38.8
+39
+41.4
dBm
Noise figure
1.4
1.3
0.9
0.9
dB
Performance Plots − TQP3M9019-PCB_IF
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VDD=+5V, Temp.= +25°C
22
24
26
28
30
0 100 200 300 400 500
Gain (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
Gain (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Gain vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 100 200 300 400 500
|S22| (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−20°C
−40°C
30
35
40
45
50
0 100 200 300 400 500
OIP3 (dBm)
Pout / tone (dBm)
OIP3 vs. Pout/Tone
Pout=3 dBm/Tone
1 MHz Tone Spacing,
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
18
20
22
24
26
0 100 200 300 400 500
P1dB (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
P1dB vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
0 100 200 300 400 500
NF (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
+85°C
+25°C
−40°C
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Pin Configuration and Description
Pin No.
Label
Description
2
RF In
RF input matched to 50 ohms. External DC Block is required.
11
RF Out / VDD
RF output matched to 50 ohms. Bias voltage and external DC Block required.
All other pins
N/C
No internal connection. Provide grounded PCB land pads for optimal isolation
and mounting integrity.
Backside Pad
RF/DC GND
RF/DC ground. Use recommended via pattern to minimize inductance and
thermal resistance. See PCB Mounting Pattern.
Evaluation Board PCB Information
TriQuint PCB 1076342 Material and Stack-up
50 ohm line dimensions: width = 0.029”, spacing = 0.035”
7 865
14 131516
12
11
10
9
1
2
3
4
Backside Pad - RF/DC GND
Pin 1 Reference Mark
N/C
RF In
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF Out / VDD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
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"
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Package Marking and Dimensions
Package Marking: Part number – 9019
Year/week/country code – YYWW
Lot code – aXXXX
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.
PCB Mounting Pattern
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in degrees.
2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal.
3. Ground/thermal vias are required for the proper operation of this device. We recommend a 0.35mm (#80/.0135")
diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside exposed pad (EP) solder attach for best electrical and thermal performance.
Top View
Side View
Bottom View
3.00±0.05
3.00±0.05
.20 Ref.
0.000-0.050
PIN #1 IDENTIFICATION
CHAMFER 0.300 X 45°
1.70±0.05 Exp.DAP
0.23±0.05
0.50 Bsc
1.50
Ref.
1.70±0.05 Exp.DAP
0.85±0.05
Pin 1 Locator
Exposed Pad (EP)
0.38±0.05
COMPONENT SIDE
3
0.30 (0.01) 16X 0.50 (0.02)
0.57 (0.02)
1.70 (0.07)
1.70 (0.07) Package Outline
0.25 (0.01)
0.10 (0.00)
0.50 (0.02)
0.50 (0.02)
1.00 (0.04)
5X Ø0.25 (0.01)
1.00 (0.04)
9019
YYWW
aXXXX
TQP3M9019
High Linearity LNA Gain Block
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Product Compliance Information
ESD Sensitivity Ratings
Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value: ≥ 250 V to < 500 V
Test: Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard: ESDA / JEDEC Standard JS-001-2012
ESD Rating: Class C3
Value: ≥ 1000 V
Test: Charged Device Model (CDM)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101F
Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260 °C max. reflow
temperature) and tin/lead (245 °C max. reflow
temperature) soldering processes.
Contact plating: Annealed Matte Tin
RoHs Compliance
This part is compliant with EU 2002/95/EC RoHS
directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
This product also has the following attributes:
Lead Free
Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
Antimony Free
TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
PFOS Free
SVHC Free
MSL Rating
MSL Rating: Level 1
Test: 260 °C convection reflow
Standard: JEDEC Standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
Contact Information
For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations:
Web: www.triquint.com Tel: 877-800-8584
Email: customer.support@qorvo.com
For information about the merger of RFMD and TriQuint as Qorvo:
Web: www.qorvo.com
For technical questions and application information:
Email: sjcapplications.engineering@qorvo.com
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