GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
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Features
• CDMA Handset Switching Applications
• Balanced (symmetrical) RF Ports
• Low Cross Modulation
• Low Insertion Loss: 0.55 dB @ 1 GHz
• High Isolation: 27 dB @ 1 GHz
• High Power: P0.1dB = 36 dBm @ 1 GH z
• 0.5 micron GaAs pHEMT Process
• Lead-Free 2 mm 12-Lead STQFN package with
0.5 mm lead pitch
• Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
• RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MASW-009482 is an industry leading GaAs
pHEMT MMIC single pole three throw (SP3T) switch
in a lead-free 2 mm 12-lead STQFN package with
0.5 mm lead pitch. The MASW-009482 is uniquely
configured to enable switching from a common
antenna port to CDMA Cellular, PCS, or AWS ports.
It is also ideal for other applications where a com-
pact, high performance, symmetrical SP3T switch
is required.
The design is symmetric and has been fully
optimized for excellent cross modulation perform-
ance in all three paths while still maintaining excel-
lent insertion loss and isolation. The symmetrical
design allows the user to assign CDMA Cellular,
PCS and AWS to ports RF1, RF2 or RF3 as
required to optimize the layout.
The MASW-009482 is fabricated using a 0.5 micron
gate length GaAs pHEMT process. The process
features full passivation for performance and
reliability.
Functional Schematic
Ordering Information1,2
Part Number Package
MASW-009482-TR3000 3000 piece reel
MASW-009482-001SMB Sample Board
0.05 - 4.0 GHz Tuning
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
Pin Configuration 3
Pin No. Function Description
1 V3 Control 3
2 RF3 RF Port 3
3 GND Ground
4 GND Ground
5 RF2 RF Port 2
6 V2 Control 2
7 GND Ground
8 RF1 RF Port 1
9 V1 Control 1
10 GND Ground
11 RFC RF Common
12 GND Ground
13 GND (paddle) Ground
3. All package ground pins (P3,4,7,10, 12) and paddle ground
are no connection (N/C) electrically to the internal die. M/A-
COM recommends connecting all ground connections to
PCB ground to ensure a good thermal path.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
2 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 , VC = 0 V / 2.7 V, 1000 pF Capacitors 4
4. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Typical performance specifications are with 1000 pF blocking and decoupling
capacitors / as shown on the application schematic .
5. RX Interferer power set to –10 dBm during test to improve dynamic range of measurement system. Typical performance with –23 dBm
interferer is determined by using a linear relationship between interferer power level and cross modulation products.
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
Insertion Loss
(All Paths)
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.5 GHz
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
0.55
0.75
0.75
0.7
0.9
0.9
Isolation 1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
2.5 GHz
dB
dB
dB
23
17
16
27
21
20
—
—
—
Return Loss
(All RF ports) DC - 2.5 GHz dB — 20 —
Input IP3 Two Tone, +23 dBm/tone, 5 MHz Spacing, 1 GHz
Two Tone, +23 dBm/tone, 5 MHz Spacing, 2 GHz dBm
dBm —
— 65
64 —
—
Cross Modulation
For Cell Band: Two-tone signal input:
TX1 = +22 dBm @ 820 MHz, TX2 = +22 dBm @ 821 MHz,
RX interferer = -23 dBm @ 865 MHz5
dBm
— -108 —
For PCS Band: Two-tone signal input:
TX1 = +18 dBm @ 1880 MHz, TX2 = +18 dBm @ 1881 MHz,
RX interferer = -23 dBm @ 1960 MHz5 dBm — -109 —
Input P0.1dB VC = 0 V/2.7 V, 1 GHz dBm — 36 —
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF, 900 MHz ns — 45 —
Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF,
900 MHz ns — 70 —
Transients In Band mV — 40 —
Control Current VC = 0 V/2.7 V µA — 6 25
3rd Harmonic Fin = 1 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm
Fin = 2 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm dBc —
— 84
74 —
—
2nd Harmonic Fin = 1 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm
Fin = 2 GHz, Pin = +26 dBm dBc —
— 82
83 —
—
Truth Table 8,9
V1 V2 V3 ANT-RF1 ANT-RF2 ANT-RF3
1 0 0 On Off Off
0 1 0 Off On Off
0 0 1 Off Off On
8. Differential voltage, V (state 1) -V (state 0) must be 2.6 V
minimum and must not exceed 8.5 V.
9. Positive Control: 1 = +2.6 V to +8.0 V, 0 = 0 V +/- 0.2V
Negative Control: 1 = 0 V +/- 0.2V, 0 = -2.6 V to -8.0 V
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power
(0.5 - 4.0 GHz, 2.6 V Control) +36 dBm
Control Voltage ±8.5 volts
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7. M/A-COM Technology does not recommend sustained
operation near these survivability limits.
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
3 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Typical Performance Curves:
Z0 = 50 , 1000 pF Blocking and decoupling caps, VCTL = 0/+2.7 VDC
Input P0.1dB Compression
Insertion Loss Isolation
Input Return Loss
Harmonics
Input IP2 and IP3
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
012345
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
012345
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
012345
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
2n d Har m onic
3rd Harmonic
Frequency (GHz)
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
IIP3
IIP2
Frequency (GHz)
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Frequency (GHz)
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
4 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Typical Performance Curves vs. Control Voltage:
Z0 = 50 , 1000 pF Blocking and decoupling caps
Input P0.1dB vs. Control Voltage
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage Input IP2 vs. Control Voltage
2nd Harmonic vs. Control Voltage 3rd Harmonic vs. Control Voltage
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1. 0 GHz
1. 9 GHz
2. 5 GHz
3. 5 GHz
Control Voltage (Vdc)
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1. 0 G Hz
1. 9 G Hz
2. 5 G Hz
3. 5 G Hz
Control Voltage (Vdc)
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1. 0 G Hz
1. 9 G Hz
2. 5 G Hz
3. 5 G Hz
Control Voltage (Vdc)
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1. 0 GHz
1. 9 GHz
2. 5 GHz
3. 5 GHz
Control Voltage (Vdc)
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
1. 0 G Hz
1. 9 G Hz
2. 5 G Hz
3. 5 G Hz
Control Voltage (Vdc)
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
5 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Qualification
Qualified to M/A-COM specification REL-201,
Process Flow –2.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
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.
Application Schematic 10,11
10. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to ground to ensure a good thermal path.
11. All blocking and decoupling capacitors = 1000 pF
Lead-Free 2mm STQFN-12LD-0.5 mm Pitch†
† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN AS in/mm.
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
6 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology
Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
1. External DC blocking capacitors are required on all RF ports. Typical performance specifications are with 1000 pF blocking and decoupling
capacitors / as shown on the application schematic .
2. RX Interferer power set to –10 dBm during test to improve dynamic range of measurement system. Typical performance with –23 dBm
interferer is determined by using a linear relationship between interferer power level and cross modulation products.
Typical Electrical Performance: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50, VC = 0V/2.6V, 1000pF Capacitors 1
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
Insertion Loss
(All Paths)
824 - 894 MHz (CELL)
1710 - 1755 MHz (AWS)
1850 - 1990 MHz (PCS)
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
0.55
0.65
0.75
—
—
—
Isolation 824 - 894 MHz (CELL)
1710 - 1755 MHz (AWS)
1850 - 1990 MHz (PCS)
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
27
23
22
—
—
—
Return Loss
(All RF ports) DC - 2.5 GHz dB — 20 —
Input IP3 Two Tone, +23 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing, 894 MHz
Two Tone, +23 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing, 1755 MHz
Two Tone, +23 dBm/tone, 1 MHz Spacing, 1990 MHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
—
—
68
65
67
—
—
Cross Modulation
For Cell Band: Two-tone signal input:
TX1 = +22 dBm @ 820 MHz, TX2 = +22 dBm @ 821 MHz,
RX interferer = -23 dBm @ 865 MHz2
dBm
— -105 —
For PCS Band: Two-tone signal input:
TX1 = +18 dBm @ 1880 MHz, TX2 = +18 dBm @ 1881 MHz,
RX interferer = -23 dBm @ 1960 MHz2 dBm — -103 —
Input P0.1dB Fin = 894 MHz
Fin = 1755 MHz
Fin = 1990 MHz
dBm
dBm
dBm — 34.5
36.0
35.5 —
Trise, Tfall 10% to 90% RF, 90% to 10% RF, 900 MHz ns — 45 —
Ton, Toff 50% control to 90% RF, and 50% control to 10% RF,
900 MHz ns — 70 —
Transients In Band mV — 40 —
Control Current VC = 0 V/2.6 V µA — 6 —
3rd Harmonic Fin = 894 MHz, Pin = +25.5 dBm
Fin = 1755 MHz, Pin = +25.0 dBm
Fin = 1990 MHz, Pin = +24.0 dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
—
—
82
81
91
—
—
2nd Harmonic Fin = 894 MHz, Pin = +25.5 dBm
Fin = 1755 MHz, Pin = +25.0 dBm
Fin = 1990 MHz, Pin = +24.0 dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
—
—
81
81
85
—
—
Applications Section: Tri-Mode Mobile Phone Performance
GaAs Broadband High Power SP3T Switch
DC - 4.0 GHz
Rev. V1
MASW-009482
7 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400
• India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.
Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
-2.0
-1.5
-1.0
-0.5
0.0
0.50 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
Input P0.1dB Compression
Insertion Loss Isolation
Input Return Loss
Harmonics
Input IP2 and IP3
Applications Section - Tri-Mode Mobile Phone Performance
Typical Performance Curves: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50, VC = 0V/2.6V, 1000pF Capacitors
CELL AWS PCS
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.50 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.50 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Frequency (GHz)
CELL AWS PCS
CELL AWS PCS
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
Cell (894 MHz) AWS (1755 MHz) PCS (1990 M Hz)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Cell (894 MHz) AWS (1755 MHz) PCS (1990 M Hz)
IP2
IP3
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
Cell (894 MHz) AWS (1755 MHz) PCS (1990 M Hz)
2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic