TQP9424
High Linearity ½ W Small Cell PA
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7 x 7 mm Leadless SMT Package
Product Features
• 2.3 – 2.4 GHz Operating Frequency Range
• Fully integrated, 3-Stage Power Amplifier
• Internally Matched 50 Ω Input/Output
• −47 dBc ACLR at Pavg = +27 dBm
• 36.3 dB Gain
• 14% PAE at +27 dBm
• 470 mA Quiescent Current
• On-chip Control Bias and Temp. Comp Circuit
• Lead-free / RoHS compliant
General Description
The TQP9424 is a high-linearity three-stage power
amplifier in a low-cost surface-mount package with on-chip
bias control and temperature control circuits, suitable for
small cell base station applications.
The TQP9424 provides 36.3 dB gain and +27 dBm linear
power over the 2.3 – 2.4 GHz frequency range covering
bands 30 and 40. This amplifier is able to achieve −47 dBc
ACLR at +27 dBm output power using a 20 MHz LTE signal.
The TQP9424 integrates three high performance amplifier
stages onto a module to allow for a compact system design
and requires very few external components for operation.
The amplifier is bias adjustable allowing the amplifier’s
power consumption to be optimized. The TQP9424 is
available in a lead-free/RoHS-compliant 7 x 7 mm surface
mount package.
Applications
• Small Cell / Picocell
• Bands 30 & 40
• Enterprise Femtocell
• Customer Premises Equipment (CPE)
• Data Cards and Terminals
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Booster Amps, Repeaters
Functional Block Diagram
Top View
Ordering Information
Part No.
Description
TQP9424SR
7” reel with 100pcs
TQP9424TR13
2,500 pieces on a 13” reel (standard)
TQP9424PCB401
2.3−2.4 GHz Evaluation Board
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5
Vref
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC2VCC1
RF in
RF out
NC
Biasing Circuit
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
VCC1, Vcc2
+3.6
+4.5
+5.25
V
Vref
+2.75
+2.85
+2.95
V
TCASE
−40
+85
°C
Tj at TCASE max
+156
°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
−55 to +150 °C
Supply Voltage (VCC)
+6 V
Vref
+3.5 V
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, T=25°C
+13 dBm
Tj at TCASE = 125°C
+196°C
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.
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
Conditions(1)
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operational Frequency Range
2300
2400
MHz
Test Frequency
2350
MHz
Gain
32
35.5
38
dB
Input Return Loss
15
23
dB
Output Return Loss
15
25
dB
P1dB
35
dBm
ACLR
POUT = +27dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
−47
-45
dBc
ACLR
POUT = +27 dBm, 2X20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
-41
dBc
Power Added Efficiency
POUT = +27dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
13
14
%
Quiescent Current, ICQ2
VCC1 + VCC2
330
410
500
mA
Leakage Current
VCC = +4.5 V, Vref = 0 V
3
10
µA
Reference Current , Iref
Vref = +2.85V
15
19.5
mA
Operational Current, ICC
Pout = +27 dBm
785
870
mA
Switching Speed
Rise time (10%-90%)
610
ns
Fall time (90%-10%)
495
ns
Spurious Output Level
Pout ≤ +27dBm, In & Out of band load VSWR ≤ 10:1
-60
dBc
VSWR survivability
No permanent degradation or failure
10:1
-
Harmonics
2F0 (Pout = 27 dBm)
-40
-35
dBc
3F0 (Pout = 27 dBm)
-48
-43
dBc
4F0 (Pout = 27 dBm)
-70
-65
dBc
Thermal Resistance, θjc
Module (junction to case)
17.4
°C/W
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = Vcc2 = +4.5 V, Vref = +2.85V, Temp = +25 °C, 50 Ω system.
2. Current through Vcc1 does not vary with power. Vcc1 provides the bias voltage to the current mirror circuit along with Vref to set the bias point for
the whole amplifier.
Parameter
Conditions
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
Units
Gain
Small Signal
38
36.3
34.9
dB
ACLR-L
POUT = +27 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
-47.5
-47
-46.7
dBc
ACLR-H
POUT = +27 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
-52.3
-51
-49
dBc
PAE
POUT = +27 dBm, 20 MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR
14.8
14
13
%
P1dB
+36.8
+36.3
+35.6
dBm
Test Frequency = 2350MHz
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Evaluation Board (TQP9424−PCB)
Bill of Material – TQP9424−PCB
Reference Des.
Value
Description
Manuf.
Part Number
n/a
n/a
Printed Circuit Board
U1
n/a
High Linearity 0.5 W Power Amplifier
Qorvo
TQP9424
R1
0 Ω
Resistor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C1
0.01 uF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C11
100 pF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C3, C9
0.1 uF
Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5%
various
C5, C14
10 uF
Capacitor , Chip, 6032, 10%, Tantalum
various
C6, C10
1000 pF
Capacitor , Chip, 0603, NPO/COG, 5%
various
C11
100pF
C1
0.01uF
R1
0
Vref
C6
1000pF
C9
1uF
C5
10 uF
(6032)
Vcc1
J1
RF
Input
J2
RF
Output
C3
1 uF
C10
1000pF
C14
10 uF
(6032)
Vcc2
U1
Vref
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC2VCC1
RF in
RF out
NC 7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5
Biasing Circuit
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Performance Plots
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = VCC2 = +4.5V, Vref = +2.85 V, LTE signal PAR = 9.5dB, Temp.= +25 °C
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400
Gain (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Gain vs Frequency
+85 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400
|S11| (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency
Input return Loss
Output Return Loss
-61
-59
-57
-55
-53
-51
-49
-47
-45
-43
-41
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ACPR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACPR vs Pout
ACPR1_L_2300MHz ACPR1_L_2350MHz
ACPR1_L_2400MHz ACPR1_U_2300MHz
ACPR1_U_2350MHz ACPR1_U_2400MHz
LTE 20MHz signal, PAR = 9.5dB
Temp.=+25 °C
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm)
PAE vs Pout
Eff_2.3GHz
Eff_2.35GHz
Eff_2.4GHz
LTE 20MHz signal, PAR=9.5dB
Temp.=+25 °C
-61
-59
-57
-55
-53
-51
-49
-47
-45
-43
-41
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ACPR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACPR vs Pout
ACPR_L_-40degC ACPR_L_25degC
ACPR_L_85degC ACPR_U_-40degC
ACPR_U_25degC ACPR_U_85degC
LTE 20MHz signal, PAR = 9.5dB
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm)
PAE vs Pout
LTE 20MHz signal, PAR=9.5dB
Frequency = 2.35GHz
+85 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
-50
-48
-46
-44
-42
-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
ACLR (dBc)
Pout (dBm)
ACLR vs Pout
ACLR-L 2300 MHz
ACLR-H 2300MHz
ACLR-L 2350 MHz
ACLR-H 2350 MHz
ACLR-L 2400 MHz
ACLR-H 2400 MHz
2X20MHz LTE signal, PAR=9.5dB
34
35
36
37
38
2.3 2.32 2.34 2.36 2.38 2.4
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB vs Frequency
+85 °C
+25 °C
−40 °C
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Pin Configuration and Description
Top View
Pad No.
Label
Description
1
Vref
Provides reference voltage for internal active biasing circuit
2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10,
13, 14
GND
RF and DC ground.
4
VCC1
Bias voltage for current mirror in combination with Vref to set the bias point.
5
RFin
RF input pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin.
7
NC
No internal connection. Can be left open or grounded for mounting integrity.
11
VCC2
VCC supply to all stages
12
RFout
RF output pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin.
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
RF/DC ground. See PCB Mounting Pattern for suggested footprint.
Evaluation Board PCB Information
Qorvo PCB 1126637 Material and Stack-up
50 ohm line dimensions: width = .028”
spacing = .028”.
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
7
6
1
10
8
9
11
12
13
14
2
3
4
5
Vref
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC2VCC1
RF in
RF out
NC
Biasing Circuit
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"
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Package Marking and Dimensions
Marking: Part Number – TQP9424
Trace Code – XXXX
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012.
3. Contact plating: NiPdAu
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
7
10
11
13
12
14
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
BOTTOM
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PCB Mounting Pattern
Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal.
3. Vias are required under the backside paddle of this device for proper RF/DC grounding and thermal dissipation. We recommend a 0.35mm
(#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25 mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance.
0.175
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
PIN 1 Location
A
A
S
S
A
A
A
A
A
A A
A
A
A
A
A
A
RECOMMENDED
LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDED
LAND PATTERN MASK
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Handling Precautions
Parameter
Rating
Standard
Caution!
ESD-Sensitive Device
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM)
Class 2
ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2012
ESD – Charged Device Model (CDM)
Class C3
JEDEC JESD22-C101F
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level
Level 3
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260°C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245°C max. reflow temp.) soldering processes.
Solder profiles available upon request.
Contact plating: Electrolytic plated Au over Ni
RoHS Compliance
This part is compliant with the 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU. This product also has the following attributes:
• Product uses RoHS Exemption 7c-I to meet RoHS Compliance requirements.
• Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
• Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• PFOS Free
• SVHC Free
Contact Information
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Tel: 1-844-890-8163
Web: www.qorvo.com
Email: customer.support@qorvo.com
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