TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) 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 36.3dB gain and +27dBm linear power over the 2.3-2.4GHz frequency range covering bands 30 and 40. This amplifier is able to achieve -47dBc ACLR at +27dBm 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 7x7mm surface mount package. GND GND VCC1 RF in GND NC 1 14 2 13 3 12 4 Biasing Circuit 6 11 10 5 Backside Paddle RF/DC GND 7 9 8 Top View Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice Product Features * * * * * * * * * 2.3-2.4GHz Operating Frequency Range Fully integrated, 3-Stage Power Amplifier Internally Matched 50 Input/Output -47dBc ACLR at Pavg = +27dBm 36.3dB Gain 14% PAE at +27dBm 470mA Quiescent Current On-chip Control Bias and Temp. Comp Circuit Lead-free/RoHS compliant Applications Functional Block Diagram Vref 7x7mm Leadless SMT Package GND GND RF out VCC2 * * * * * * * Small Cell/Picocell Bands 30 & 40 Enterprise Femtocell Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Data Cards and Terminals Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Booster Amps, Repeaters GND GND GND Ordering Information Part No. Description TQP9424SR 7" reel with 100pcs TQP9424TR13 2,500 pieces on a 13" reel (standard) TQP9424PCB401 2.3-2.4GHz Evaluation Board - 1 of 8 - www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Rating Storage Temperature -55 to +150 C Supply Voltage (VCC) +6 V Vref +3.5 V RF Input Power, CW, 50, T=25C +13 dBm Tj at TCASE = 125C +196C 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. Parameter Min Typ Max Units VCC1, Vcc2 +3.6 +4.5 +5.25 V Vref +2.75 +2.85 +2.95 V +85 C +156 C -40 TCASE Tj at TCASE max Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Parameter Conditions(1) Min Operational Frequency Range Typ 2300 Test Frequency Max Units 2400 MHz MHz 2350 Gain 32 35.5 Input Return Loss 15 23 Output Return Loss 15 25 dB 35 dBm P1dB 38 dB dB ACLR POUT = +27dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR -47 ACLR POUT = +27 dBm, 2X20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR -41 Power Added Efficiency POUT = +27dBm, 20MHz 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 A Reference Current , Iref Vref = +2.85V 15 19.5 mA Operational Current, ICC Pout = +27dBm 785 870 mA Rise time (10%-90%) 610 ns Fall time (90%-10%) 495 ns -60 dBc Switching Speed Spurious Output Level Pout +27dBm, In & Out of band load VSWR 10:1 VSWR survivability No permanent degradation or failure Harmonics Thermal Resistance, jc -45 dBc dBc % 10:1 - 2F0 (Pout = 27 dBm) -40 -35 dBc 3F0 (Pout = 27 dBm) -48 -43 dBc 4F0 (Pout = 27 dBm) -70 Module (junction to case) -65 dBc 17.4 C/W Notes: 1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1=Vcc2 = +4.5V, Vref = +2.85V, Temp=+25C, 50 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 Gain Small Signal ACLR-L POUT = +27 dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR ACLR-H POUT = +27 dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR PAE POUT = +27 dBm, 20MHz LTE E-TM1.1, 9.5dB PAR P1dB Test Frequency = 2350MHz Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 2 of 8 - -40C +25C +85C Units 38 -47.5 -52.3 14.8 +36.8 36.3 -47 -51 14 +36.3 34.9 -46.7 -49 13 +35.6 dB dBc dBc % dBm www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Evaluation Board (TQP9424-PCB) Vref R1 0 C1 0.01uF Vcc1 C11 100pF Vref 1 14 2 13 3 12 GND C5 10 uF (6032) GND GND C9 1uF GND RF out J2 RF Output C6 1000pF VCC1 Biasing Circuit 4 11 RF in J1 VCC2 C10 1000pF GND 10 5 C3 RF Input 1 uF GND GND 6 NC C14 9 7 8 10 uF (6032) GND U1 Vcc2 Bill of Material - TQP9424-PCB Reference Des. n/a U1 R1 C1 C11 C3, C9 C5, C14 C6, C10 Value Description n/a Printed Circuit Board n/a High Linearity 0.5 W Power Amplifier 0 Resistor, Chip, 0603, 5% 0.01 uF Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% 100 pF Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% 0.1 uF Capacitor, Chip, 0603, 5% 10 uF Capacitor , Chip, 6032, 10%, Tantalum 1000 pF Capacitor , Chip, 0603, NPO/COG, 5% Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 3 of 8 - Manuf. Qorvo various various various various various various Part Number TQP9424 www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Performance Plots Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC1 = VCC2 = +4.5V, Vref = +2.85V, LTE signal PAR = 9.5dB, Temp.=+25C Gain vs Frequency 40 +85C Input Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 LTE 20MHz signal, PAR = 9.5dB -43 -40C -5 -47 |S11| (dB) 36 ACPR (dBc) -10 37 Temp.=+25C -45 38 Gain (dB) ACPR vs Pout -41 +25C 39 -15 Input return Loss Output Return Loss 35 -20 34 -25 33 2300 -30 2300 -49 -51 -53 -55 -57 ACPR1_L_2300MHz ACPR1_L_2400MHz ACPR1_U_2350MHz -59 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 -61 2320 2340 PAE vs Pout 20 2380 2400 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 PAE vs Pout 20 LTE 20MHz signal, PAR=9.5dB Frequency = 2.35GHz LTE 20MHz signal, PAR = 9.5dB -43 Temp.=+25C Pout (dBm) ACPR vs Pout -41 LTE 20MHz signal, PAR=9.5dB 18 2360 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) ACPR1_L_2350MHz ACPR1_U_2300MHz ACPR1_U_2400MHz 18 16 -45 16 14 -47 14 -49 12 10 8 PAE (%) ACPR (dBc) PAE (%) +85C 12 -51 -53 -55 6 Eff_2.3GHz Eff_2.35GHz Eff_2.4GHz 2 -61 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ACPR_L_25degC ACPR_U_-40degC ACPR_U_85degC 2 0 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 16 17 18 19 Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) -30 8 4 ACPR_L_-40degC ACPR_L_85degC ACPR_U_25degC -59 0 -40C 10 6 -57 4 +25C ACLR vs Pout 2X20MHz LTE signal, PAR=9.5dB -34 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Pout (dBm) P1dB vs Frequency 38 ACLR-L 2300 MHz ACLR-H 2300MHz ACLR-L 2350 MHz ACLR-H 2350 MHz ACLR-L 2400 MHz ACLR-H 2400 MHz -32 20 +85C +25C -40C 37 P1dB (dBm) ACLR (dBc) -36 -38 -40 -42 36 -44 35 -46 -48 -50 34 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2.3 Pout (dBm) Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice 2.32 2.34 2.36 2.38 2.4 Frequency (GHz) - 4 of 8 - www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Pin Configuration and Description Vref GND GND VCC1 RF in GND NC 1 14 2 13 3 12 4 Biasing Circuit 10 5 6 11 Backside Paddle RF/DC GND 7 9 8 GND GND RF out VCC2 GND GND GND Top View Pad No. 1 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 4 5 7 11 12 Backside Paddle Label Vref Description Provides reference voltage for internal active biasing circuit GND RF and DC ground. VCC1 RFin NC VCC2 RFout RF/DC GND Bias voltage for current mirror in combination with Vref to set the bias point. RF input pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin. No internal connection. Can be left open or grounded for mounting integrity. VCC supply to all stages RF output pin. The DC is internally blocked at this pin. RF/DC ground. See PCB Mounting Pattern for suggested footprint. Evaluation Board PCB Information Qorvo PCB 1126637 Material and Stack-up 1 oz. Cu top layer 0.014" Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu inner layer 0.062" 0.006" Finished Board Thickness Core 1 oz. Cu inner layer 0.014" Nelco N-4000-13 1 oz. Cu bottom layer 50 ohm line dimensions: width = .028" spacing = .028". Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 5 of 8 - www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Package Marking and Dimensions Marking: Part Number - TQP9424 Trace Code-XXXX TQP9424 XXXX A S PIN 1 Location A A 14 A A 13 A A 12 A 11 A A 10 A A 9 A A 8 A S 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 BOTTOM VIEW BOTTOM PINS VIEW T Re 07.00mm X D000000 Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 6 of 8 - D000000 www.qorvo.com 00:00 TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) PCB Mounting Pattern A S A PIN 1 Location S PIN 1 Location A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A S S A 0.175 RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN RECOMMENDED LAND PATTERN MASK 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 Reach Further - Reach faster (#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of 0.25 mm (0.10"). 07.00mm X 07.00mm, 4 LAYER 4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance. TriQuint D000000 Data Sheet August 4, 2017 | Subject to change without notice - 7 of 8 - D000000 00:00 A3H RLP RLPmsk www.qorvo.com TQP9424 High Linearity 1/2 W Small Cell PA (R) Handling Precautions Parameter Rating Standard 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 Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device Solderability Compatible with both lead-free (260C max. reflow temp.) and tin/lead (245C 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 For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Tel: 1-844-890-8163 Web: www.qorvo.com Email: customer.support@qorvo.com For technical questions and application information: Email: appsupport@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders for Qorvo products. 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