ACA2402E 750/870 MHz CATV Push-Pull Line Amplifier Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 FEATURES * 22 dB Gain * Very Low Distortion * Excellent 75 Input and Output Match * Stable with High VSWR Load Conditions * Monolithic Design for Consistent Performance Part-to-Part * Low DC Power Consumption * Surface Mount Package Compatible with Automatic Assembly * Low Cost Alternative to Hybrids * Meets Cenelec Standards * Materials set consistent with RoHS Directives. S7 Package 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug APPLICATIONS * CATV Line Amplifiers, System Amplifiers, Distribution Nodes PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The ACA2402E is a highly linear, monolithic GaAs RF amplifier that has been developed as an alternative to standard CATV hybrid amplifiers. Offered in a convenient surface mount package, the MMIC consists of two pairs of parallel amplifiers that are optimized for exceptionally low distortion and noise figure. A hybrid equivalent that provides flat gain response and excellent input and output return loss over the 40 to 870 MHz CATV downstream band is formed when one ACA2402E is cascaded between two appropriate transmission line baluns. 1A 2A 1B 2B RF Input RF Output ACA2402E Figure 1: Hybrid Application Diagram 04/2012 ACA2402E 1 GND GND 16 2 2A IN 1A OUT 15 3 GND Bias 1A 14 4 1A IN 2A OUT 13 5 1B IN 2B OUT 12 6 I SET Bias 1B 11 7 2B IN 1B OUT 10 8 GND GND 9 Figure 2: Pin Out Table 1: Pin Description 2 PIN NAME DESCRIPTION PIN NAME DESCRIPTION 1 GND Ground 16 GND Ground 2 2AIN Amplifier 2A Input 15 1AOUT Amplifier 1A Output 3 GND Ground 14 Bias 1A Bias for 1A Amplifier 4 1AIN Amplifier 1A Input 13 2AOUT Amplifier 2A Output and Supply 5 1BIN Amplifier 1B Input 12 2BOUT Amplifier 2B Output and Supply 6 ISET Current Adjust 11 Bias 1B Bias for 1B Amplifier 7 2BIN Amplifier 2B Input 10 1BOUT Amplifier 1B Output 8 GND Ground 9 GND Ground Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 ACA2402E ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Table 2: Absolute Mimimum and Maximum Ratings MIN MAX UNIT Supply (pins 12, 13) 0 +28 VDC RF Power at Inputs (pins 4, 5) - +75 dBmV -65 +150 C Soldering Temperature - +260 C Soldering Time - 5.0 Sec PARAMETER Storage Temperature Stresses in excess of the absolute ratings may cause permanent damage. Functional operation is not implied under these conditions. Exposure to absolute ratings for extended periods of time may adversely affect reliability. Notes: 1. Pins 2, 4, 5 and 7 should be AC-coupled. No external DC bias should be applied. 2. Pin 6 should be AC-grounded and/or pulled to ground through a resistor for current control. No external DC bias should be applied. 3. Pins 11 and 14 are bias feeds for input amplifiers 1A and 1B. No external DC bias should be applied. 4. Pins 10 and 15 receive DC bias directly from pins 11 and 14. No other external bias should be applied. Table 3: Operating Ranges PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT - +24 - VDC RF Frequency 40 - 870 MHz Case Temperature -40 - +110 C Supply: VDD (pins 12, 13) The device may be operated safely over these conditions; however, parametric performance is guaranteed only over the conditions defined in the electrical specifications. 3 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 ACA2402E Table 4: AC and DC Electrical Specifications (Ta = +25 C, Vdd = +24 VDC) PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT Gain (1) 21.0 21.8 22.5 dB Cable Equivalent Slope (1) - 0 - dB Gain Flatness (1) to 870 MHz - 0.2 - dB Noise Figure - 3.5 4.0 dB CTB (1) 77 Channels (2) 110 Channels (3) 128 Channels (3) - -66 -63 -68 - dBc CSO (1) 77 Channels (2) 110 Channels (3) 128 Channels (3) - -62 -59 -62 - dBc XMOD (1) 77 Channels (2) 110 Channels (3) 128 Channels (3) - -60 -57 -60 - dBc 18 22 - dB 230 250 265 mA - - 3.8 (1) Return Loss (Input/Output) (1) Supply Current Thermal Resistance Notes: (1) Measured with baluns on the input and output of the device. (2) Flat output, +42 dBmV per channel. (3) Flat output, +40 dBmV per channel. 4. All specifications as measured on Evaluation Board (see Figures 7 & 8). 4 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 o C/W COMMENTS 75 system ACA2402E PERFORMANCE DATA Figure 3: Noise Figure vs. Frequency 5 Noise Figure (dB) 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 800 900 1000 Frequency (MHz) Figure 4: Gain (S21) vs. Frequency 24 23.5 23 Gain (dB) 22.5 22 21.5 21 20.5 20 19.5 19 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 5 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 700 ACA2402E Figure 5: Input and Output Return Loss (S11 and S22) vs. Frequency 5 0 Return Loss (dB) -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 S11 S22 -35 -40 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Frequency (MHz) Figure 6: Isolation (S12) vs. Frequency 0 -5 -10 Isolation (dB) -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 6 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 700 800 900 1000 ACA2402E APPLICATION INFORMATION Figure 7: Evaluation Board Layout C4 T1 C1 C11 R3 2AIN 3 GND 4 C2 R1 GND 2 C3 R2 1 1AIN GND 16 1AOUT 5 Bias 1A 14 2AOUT 13 2BOUT 12 5 1BIN 6 ISET Bias 1B 11 7 2BIN 1BOUT 10 8 GND GND 9 IDD Adjust ACA2402E L1 C8 C12 C13 C9 C7 L4 L2 C5 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 TVS C15 C6 Figure 8: Evaluation Board Schematic 7 C10 L3 C14 +24 V RF IN 1 +24 V Vt Notes: 1. Via holes should be 35 mils (0.89 mm) in diameter, and plated to 1 mil (0.025 mm) thickness. They need not be solderfilled. 2. WARNING: Due to the power dissipation of this device, the printed circuit board should be mounted/attached to a heat sink. 3. More assembly details, such as via hole diameters, via spacing, solder paste application, and soldering recommendations are provided in the application note entitled, "Thermal Management of ANADIGICS' Surface Mounted Amplifiers". T2 RF OUT ACA2402E Table 5: Evaluation Board Parts List REF DESCRIPTION VENDOR VENDOR PART NO. C1, C2, C3, C6, C7, C10, C14 0.01 F Chip Cap 7 MURATA GRM39X7R103K50V C4, C5, C8, C9 470 pF Chip Cap 4 MURATA GRM39X7R471K50V C11 0.5 pF Chip Cap 1 MURATA GRM36COG0R5C50 C15 47 F ELECT. Cap 1 DIGI-KEY CORP P5275-ND C12, C13, R1, R2 NOT USED R3 18 k Resistor 1 DIGI-KEY CORP P18KGCT-ND TVS TVS 24 Volt 600 Watt 1 DIGI-KEY CORP SMBJ24ACCCT-ND L1, L2, L3, L4 (4) 680 nH Inductor 4 COILCRAFT 1008CS-681XKBC CONNECTOR (1) 75 N Male Panel Mount 2 PASTERNACK ENTERPRISES PE4504 Ferrite Core 2 FAIR-RITE 2843002702 MWS WIRE IND. T-2361429-20 1 STANDARD PRINTED CIRC. INC 24VX1AC50 1 INDIUM CORP OF AMERICA 14996Y T1, T2 (2) (BALUN) QTY Wire Printed Circuit Board INDIUM 300 X 160 MILS (3) Notes: (1) N connector center pin should be approximately 80 mils in length. (2) T1, T2 balun: 6.5 turns thru, as shown in Figure 9. (3) 200 mA minimum current rating. Metalized traces on P.C.B. Pin #1 Keep leads twisted Wrap-around metal at corners - or vias Figure 9: Balun Drawing 8 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 ACA2402E PACKAGE OUTLINE Figure 10: S7 Package Outline - 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Heat Slug 9 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012 ACA2402E ORDERING INFORMATION ORDER NUMBER TEMPERATURE RANGE ACA2402ERS7P2 -40 C to 110 C PACKAGE DESCRIPTION COMPONENT PACKAGING RoHS Compliant 16 Pin Wide Body SOIC with Tape and Reel, 1500 pieces per Reel Heat Slug ANADIGICS, Inc. 141 Mount Bethel Road Warren, New Jersey 07059, U.S.A. Tel: +1 (908) 668-5000 Fax: +1 (908) 668-5132 URL: http://www.anadigics.com E-mail: Mktg@anadigics.com IMPORTANT NOTICE ANADIGICS, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to its products or to discontinue any product at any time without notice. The product specifications contained in Advanced Product Information sheets and Preliminary Data Sheets are subject to change prior to a product's formal introduction. Information in Data Sheets have been carefully checked and are assumed to be reliable; however, ANADIGICS assumes no responsibilities for inaccuracies. ANADIGICS strongly urges customers to verify that the information they are using is current before placing orders. warning ANADIGICS products are not intended for use in life support appliances, devices or systems. Use of an ANADIGICS product in any such application without written consent is prohibited. 10 Data Sheet - Rev 2.3 04/2012