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Product Description
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RF MEMS
SBB5089Z
50MHz to 6000MHz, CASCADABLE
ACTIVE BIAS InGaP HBT MMIC AMPLIFIER
RFMD’s SBB5089Z is a high performance InGaP HBT MMIC amplifier uti-
lizing a Darlington configuration with an active bias network. The active
bias network provides stable current over temperature and process Beta
variations. Designed to run directly from a 5V supply, the SBB5089Z does
not require a dropping resistor as compared to typical Darlington amplifi-
ers. The SBB5089Z product is designed for high linearity 5V gain block
applications that require small size and minimal external components. It is
internally matched to 50.
Gain and Return Loss versus Frequency
(with BiasTees)
-40.0
-30.0
-20.0
-10.0
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Frequency (GHz)
Gain and Return Loss (dB)
25C
25C
25C
Wideband Flat Gain to 4GHz:
±1.1dB
P1dB=20.4dBm at 1950MHz
Single Fixed 5V Supply
Robust 1000V ESD, Class 1C
Patented Thermal Design and
Bias Circuit
Low Thermal Resistance
Applications
PA Driver Amplifier
Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS
Wideband Intrumentation
Wireless Data, Satellite Termi-
nals
DS130718
Package: SOT-89
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Small Signal Gain 19.0 20.5 22.0 dB 850MHz
18.5 20.0 21.5 dB 1950MHz
14.5 16.0 17.5 dB 6000MHz
Output Power at 1dB Compression 20.5 dBm 850MHz
19.0 20.5 dBm 1950MHz
Third Order Intercept Point 38.5 dBm 850MHz
33.0 35.0 dBm 1950MHz
Bandwidth 3000 MHz Min. 10dB return loss (typ.)
Input Return Loss 10.0 14.0 dB 1950MHz
Output Return Loss 10.0 14.0 dB 1950MHz
Reverse Isolation 23.3 dB 1950MHz
Noise Figure 4.2 4.9 dB 1950MHz
Device Operating Voltage 5.0 5.25 V
Device Operating Current 65.0 75.0 92.0 mA
Thermal Resistance 69.9 °C/W junction - lead
Test Conditions: VD=5V, ID=75mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=-dBm, TL=25°C, ZS=ZL=50Tested with Bias Tees
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Typical Performance at Key Operating Frequencies (0.5GHz to 3.5GHz Application Circuit)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Rating Unit
Device Current (ID)100mA
Max Device Voltage (VD)5.5V
Max RF Input Power 24 dBm
Max Operating Dissipated Power 0.55 W
Junction Temp (TJ)+150°C
Operating Temp Range (TL) -40 to +85 °C
Storage Temp Range -40 to +150 °C
ESD Rating - Human Body Model (HBM) Class 1C
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL2
Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent dam-
age. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not
exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one.
Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression:
IDVD<(T
J-TL)/RTH, j-l and TL=TLEAD
Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Small Signal Gain 21.1 dB 50MHz
20.9 dB 100MHz
20.8 dB 200MHz
20.8 dB 500MHz
20.8 dB 850MHz
20.1 dB 1950MHz
19.8 dB 2500MHz
18.7 dB 3500MHz
17.8 dB 4000MHz
Output Third Order Intercept Point 36 dBm 50MHz
37.8 dBm 100 MHz
37.5 dBm 200MHz
38.6 dBm 500MHz
39.2 dBm 850MHz
34.9 dBm 1950MHz
32.8 dBm 2500MHz
29.4 dBm 3500MHz
26.8 dBm 4000MHz
Output Power at 1dB Compression 19.4 dBm 50MHz
19.7 dBm 100MHz
20 dBm 200MHz
20.5 dBm 500MHz
20.4 dBm 850MHz
20.4 dBm 1950MHz
19.4 dBm 2500MHz
16.9 dBm 3500MHz
14.7 dBm 4000MHz
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
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. Specified typical perfor-
mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi-
tions is not implied.
RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision).
The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any
infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of
RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli-
cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.
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Parameter Specification Unit Condition
Min. Typ. Max.
Input Return Loss 11.3 dB 50MHz
17.4 dB 100 MHz
24.3 dB 200MHz
27.2 dB 500MHz
22.7 dB 850MHz
14.6 dB 1950MHz
12.9 dB 2500MHz
10.6 dB 3500MHz
11.6 dB 4000MHz
Output Return Loss 15.9 dB 50MHz
21.7 dB 100 MHz
30.4 dB 200MHz
31.8 dB 500MHz
21.5 dB 850MHz
13.5 dB 1950MHz
12.0 dB 2500MHz
13.5 dB 3500MHz
27.5 dB 4000MHz
Reverse Isolation 17.4 dB 50 MHz
17.5 dB 100 MHz
17.5 dB 200MHz
22.7 dB 500MHz
22.8 dB 850MHz
23.4 dB 1950MHz
23.7 dB 2500MHz
24.7 dB 3500MHz
25.7 dB 4000MHz
Noise Figure 4.4 dB 50MHz
4.4 dB 100MHz
4.3 dB 200MHz
3.8 dB 500MHz
3.8 dB 850MHz
4.1 dB 1950MHz
4.1 dB 2500MHz
4.3 dB 3500MHz
4.6 dB 4000MHz
Test Conditions: VCC=5V, ID=75mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1MHz, POUT per tone=0dBm, TL=25°C, ZS=ZL=50
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500MHz to 3.5GHz Application Circuit
Noise Figure at 25°C
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Frequency (GHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
BiasTee
AppCkt
P1dB versus Frequency
With Application Circuit
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
0.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.0
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
25C
-40C
85C
OIP3 versus Frequency
With Application Circuit
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
0.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.0
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 dBm
25C
-40C
85C
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0.5GHz to 3.5GHz Application Circuit S-Parameters Over Temperature
S11 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.0
Frequency (GHz)
S11 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S21 versus Frequency
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.0
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S12 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Frequency (GHz)
S12 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S22 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.00.51.01.52.02.53.03.54.0
Frequency (GHz)
S22 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
Current versus Voltage Over Temperature
Id vs. Temperature (App. Ckt.)
78.0
80.0
82.0
84.0
-40.0 -20.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
Temperature
Current (mA)
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S-Parameters Over Temperature (Bias Tee)
S11 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Frequency (GHz)
S11 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S21 versus Frequency
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S12 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Frequency (GHz)
S12 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
S22 versus Frequency
-40.0
-35.0
-30.0
-25.0
-20.0
-15.0
-10.0
-5.0
0.0
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
Frequency (GHz)
S22 (dB)
25C
-40C
85C
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Device Current Over Temperature (Bias Tee)
Current versus Voltage Over Temperature
(Bias Tees)
55.0
65.0
75.0
85.0
95.0
105.0
4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5
Voltage (V)
Current (mA)
25C
-40C
85C
Id vs. Temperature (Bias Tees)
79.0
81.0
83.0
85.0
-40.0 -20.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0
Temperature
Current (mA)
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Suggested PCB Pad Layout
Nominal Package Dimensions
Dimensions in inches (millimeters)
Pin Function Description
1RF IN RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of operation.
2, 4 GND Connection to ground. Use via holes for best performance to reduce lead inductance as close to ground leads as possible
3RF OUT/
BIAS
RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin, therefore a DC blocking capacitor is necessary for proper oper-
ation.
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Application Schematic
Evaluation Board Layout
Reference Designator Frequency (MHz)
500 to 3500
CB68pF
LC82nH 0805CS
Note: For frequncies under 500MHz make the following changes:
CB=.1uF
LC=330nH
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Package Marking
Ordering Information
Ordering Code Description
SBB5089Z 7” Reel with 1000 pieces
SBB5089ZSQ Sample Bag with 25 pieces
SBB5089ZSR 7” Reel with 100 pieces
SBB5089ZPCK1 500MHz to 3500MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag