TGC2510-SM
Ku - Band Upconverter
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28-pin 5x5 mm QFN package
Product Description
The QORVO TGC2510-SM is a Ku-Band image reject
upconverter with integrated LO buffer amplifier and output
variable gain amplifier. The TGC2510-SM operates from an
RF of 10 to 16 GHz and LO from 6.5 to 19 GHz with IF
inputs from DC to 3.5GHz and is designed using QORVO’s
3MI DR 0.15 um pHEMT production process.
The TGC2510-SM typically provides 33 dBm of output TOI
at –10 dBm input power per tone and has a conversion gain
of 17 dB.
The TGC2510-SM is available in a low-cost, surface mount
28 lead 5x5mm QFN package and is ideally suited for Point-
to-Point Radio, and Ku-Band VSAT Ground Terminal.
Function Block Diagram
Applications
• VSAT
• Point-to-Point Radio
• Test Equipment & Sensors
Product Features
• RF Frequency Range: 10 - 16 GHz
• IF Frequency: DC – 3.5 GHz
• LO Frequency: 6.5 – 19 GHz
• LO Input Power: 0 to 6 dBm
• Conversion Gain: 17 dB
• OTOI: 33 dBm at max gain
• Attenuation Range: 15 dB typical
• Package Dimensions: 5.0 x 5.0 x 1.3 mm
Ordering Information
Part No.
Description
TGC2510-SM
Ku-Band Upconverter
TGC2510-SMEVBLL
TGC2510-SM EVB
LSB, Low IF Band, 1.3 to 2.45 GHz
TGC2510-SMEVBLH
TGC2510-SM EVB
LSB, High IF Band, 2.5 to 4.0 GH
TGC2510-SMEVBUL
TGC2510-SM EVB
USB, Low IF Band, 1.3 to 2.45 GHz
TGC2510-SMEVBUH
TGC2510-SM EVB
USB, High IF Band, 2.5 to 4.0 GHz
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Operating Temp. Range
-40
+25
+85
C
VDRF
5
V
IDRF
240
mA
VGRF
-0.70
V
VDLO
5
V
IDLO
60
mA
VGLO
-0.63
V
VREF
2
V
VGX
-1.2
V
VCTRL
0
V
LO Input Power
0
6
dBm
Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
conditions.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
VDRF
6 V
VDLO
6 V
IDRF
350 mA
IDLO
100 mA
VREF
3 V
VGRF, VGLO, VGX
-2 to +1.5 V
VCTRL
3 V
IF1, IF2
-2 to +2 V
IF Input Power, 50Ω, T = 25C
10 dBm
Channel Temperature, Tch
200 C
Storage Temperature
-65 to 125C
These are stress ratings only, functional operation of the device at
these conditions is not implied. Extended application of Absolute
Maximum Rating conditions may reduce device reliability.
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given
above may cause permanent damage.
Electrical Specifications
Test conditions unless otherwise noted: IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA,
VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA. VCTRL = 0 V for maximum gain.
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
RF Frequency Range
10
16
GHz
LO Frequency Range
6.5
19
GHz
IF Frequency Range
DC
3.5
GHz
LO Input Power
0
6
dBm
Conversion Gain
IF=2GHz
15
17
dBm
Third Order Output Intercept Point,
OIP3
RF = 10 to 11.7GHz, IF=2GHz
24
33
dBm
Third Order Output Intercept Point,
OIP3
RF = 12.7 to 15.4GHz, IF=2GHz
26
33
dBm
Image Rejection
25
dB
P1dB Output Power
22
dBm
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Thermal and Reliability Information
Parameter
Conditions
Rating
Thermal Resistance, θJC, measured to back of package
Tbase = 85 °C
θJC = 26.1 °C/W
Channel Temperature (Tch), and Median Lifetime (Tm)
Tbase = 85 °C,
VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA
VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA
Pdiss = 1.5 W
Tch = 124 °C
Tm = 2.3 E+7 Hours
Channel Temperature (Tch), and Median Lifetime (Tm)
Under RF Drive
Tbase = 85 °C
VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA
VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 85 mA
Pin = -10 dBm
Pdiss = 1.63 W
Tch = 128 °C
Tm = 1.4 E+7 Hours
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0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA. VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output and IF Input
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-I Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 0 V, LSB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-I Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 0 V, USB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-I Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 2 V, LSB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-I Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 2 V, USB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-R Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 0 V, LSB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dBm)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-R Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 0 V, USB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-R Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 2 V, LSB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
L-R Isolation vs. LO Frequency
Vcontrol = 2 V, USB, 25 °C
LO = 0 dBm
LO = 6 dBm
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Isolation (dB)
LO Frequency (GHz)
I to R Isolation vs. LO vs. IF
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-5
0
5
10
15
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Input 1dB Compression (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Input 1dB Compression vs. RF Output
Vcontrol = 2 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB, 25 °C
1.0 GHz
2.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Voltage (V)
LO Frequency (GHz)
Nulling Voltages vs. LO Frequency
LO at 3 dBm, IF = 2.5 GHz, USB, 25 °C
VDI_Min Gain
VDI_Max Gain
VDQ_Min Gain
VDQ_Max gain
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Voltage (V)
LO Frequency (GHz)
Nulling Voltages vs. LO Frequency
LO at 3 dBm, IF = 3.5 GHz, USB, 25 °C
VDI_Min Gain
VDI_Max Gain
VDQ_Min Gain
VDQ_Max gain
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 2.0 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Conversion Gain (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
Conversion Gain vs. RF vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 2.0 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 2.0 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 2.0 GHz
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Performance Plots
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA, VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
OIP3 (dBm)
RF Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 6 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 2.0 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, USB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF @ 3.5 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
50
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Image Rejection Ratio (dB)
RF Frequency (GHz)
IMR vs. RF Output vs. Temperature
Vcontrol = 0 V, LO = 0 dBm, LSB
85 °C
25 °C
-40 °C
IF = 2.0 GHz
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M x N Spurious Outputs for LSB
LO = 0 – 6 dBm, 25 °C; All values are in dBc.
For LSB IF = 2.0 GHz: LO = 12.0 GHz to 18.0 GHz; IF = 3.5 GHz: LO = 13.5 GHz to 19.0 GHz.
M x N Spurious Outputs for USB
LO = 0 – 6 dBm, 25 °C; All values are in dBc.
For USB IF = 2.0 GHz: LO = 8.0 GHz to 14.0 GHz; IF = 3.5 GHz: LO = 6.5 GHz to 12.5 GHz.
Mixing Products
IF Input Power = -10 dBm, VDLO = 5 V, IDLO = 60 mA, VDRF = 5 V, IDRF = 240 mA. VGX = -1.2 V, VREF = 2 V.
Data taken with external IF hybrid and LO nulling applied.
RF/LO 0 1 2 3
-3 --- 70 79 76
-2 --- 44 40 75
-1 --- 038 69
0--- 24 30 38
161 24 69 68
262 44 79 75
372 78 78 76
Spurious Suppresion (dBc) for IF = 2.0 GHz
RF/LO 0 1 2 3
-3 --- 84 75 73
-2 --- 50 45 71
-1 --- 059 63
0--- 21 28 34
151 27 64 69
249 64 74 74
385 77 70 ---
Spurious Suppresion (dBc) for IF = 3.5 GHz
RF/LO 0 1 2 3
-3 --- 70 46 44
-2 --- 46 29 54
-1 --- 17 20 15
0--- 23 -17 25
156 0 8 26
228 33 32 62
348 43 66 71
Spurious Suppresion (dBc) for IF = 2.0 GHz
RF/LO 0 1 2 3
-3 --- 62 66 49
-2 --- 70 33 41
-1 --- 23 814
0--- 19 -29 -17
123 0 4 11
227 30 38 41
356 58 64 72
Spurious Suppresion (dBc) for IF = 3.5 GHz
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Pin Configuration and Description
Pin No.
Label
Description
1, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16,
21, 22, 26, 28
GND
Internal Grounding; must be grounded on PCB.
2
RF OUT
RF Output matched to 50 ohms, AC Coupled.
3, 11, 18, 19, 20
NC
No internal connection; must be grounded on PCB.
4
VCTRL
Control Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
5
VREF
Reference Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
6
VGRF
RF Gate Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
10
IF1
IF Input matched to 50 ohms, DC coupled.
12
IF2
IF Input matched to 50 ohms, DC coupled.
17
LO IN
LO Input, matched to 50 ohms, AC coupled.
23
VGLO
LO Gate Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
24
VDLO
LO Drain Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
25
VGX
Mixer Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on page
17 as an example.
27
VDRF
RF Drain Voltage. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit on
page 17 as an example.
29
GND
Backside Paddle. Multiple vias should be employed to minimize
inductance and thermal resistance; see Mounting Configuration on page
20 for suggested footprint.
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Applications Circuit
Bias-up Procedure
Bias-down Procedure
Set VGX = -1.2 V, Set VREF = 2.0 V, Set VCTRL = 0 V
Set VGLO = -1.5 V, Set VDLO = 5.0 V
Turn off RF and LO signals
Set VGX, VREF, VCTRL, VGLO, VGRF, VDI, VDQ
current limits to 10 mA
Reduced VDLO = 0 V
Set IDLO limit to 100 mA, Set IDRF limit to 350 mA
Reduce VDRF = 0 V
Increase VGLO to get IDLO = 60 mA
Set VDI = 0 V, if used for LO nulling
Set VGRF = -1.5 V, Set VDRF = 5.0 V
Set VDQ = 0 V, if used for LO nulling
Increase VGRF to get IDRF = 240 mA
Reduced VGLO = 0V, VGRF = 0 V, VREF = 0 V
Set VDI, VDQ to 0V; or no connection
Reduce VCTRL = 0 V
Apply LO and RF signals
Reduced VGX = 0 V
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Evaluation Board (EVB) Assembly Layout
Board material is RO4003 0.008” thickness with ½ oz copper cladding.
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Note: Due to bandwidth limitations of IF quad coupler, two versions of coupler were used on EVBs,
users need to choose low or high band of IF to be used, in addition to LSB and USB selection.
Refer to ordering information section for details.
Application Circuit Component
Bill of Material
Ref Des
Value
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
C1 – C2
10 pF
Cap, 0402, 50V, 5%, NPO
various
C3 - C5, C7, C13 - C15
100 pF
Cap, 0402, 50V, 5%, NPO
various
C10 – C12, C6, C8, C9
1 µF
Cap, 0805, 25V, 5%, X5R
various
L1 – L4
27 nH
Ind, 0201, 100 mA, 5%, SMD
various
Q1
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LSB Configuration
Ref Des
Value
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
X1
IF Quad Coupler, 1.35 to 2.45 GHz
Mini-Circuits
QCN-25+
X1
IF Quad Coupler, 2.5 to 4.0 GHz
Mini-Circuits
QCN-45+
R1
0 Ω
Res, 0402, 0.01W, SMD
various
R4
50 Ω
Res, 0402, 0.05W, 0.1%, SMD
various
R2, R3
DNP
USB Configuration
Ref Des
Value
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
X1
IF Quad Coupler, 1.35 to 2.45 GHz
Mini-Circuits
QCN-25+
X1
IF Quad Coupler, 2.5 to 4.0 GHz
Mini-Circuits
QCN-45+
R3
0 Ω
Res, 0402, 0.01W, SMD
various
R2
50 Ω
Res, 0402, 0.05W, 0.1%, SMD
various
R1, R4
DNP
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Package Marking and Dimensions
The TGC2510-SM will be marked with the “2510” designator. The “YY” represents the last two digits of the year the part
was manufactured, the “WW” is the work week, and the “XXXX” is batch ID.
This package is lead-free/RoHS-compliant with a copper alloy base (CDA194), and the plating material on the leads is
NiPdAu. It is compatible with a lead-free (maximum 260 °C reflow temperature) soldering process.
PCB Mounting Pattern
Notes:
1. The pad pattern shown has been developed and tested for
optimized assembly at TriQuint Semiconductor. The PCB land
pattern has been developed to accommodate lead and package
tolerances. Since surface mount processes vary from company to
company, careful process development is recommended.
2. Ground / thermal vias are critical for the proper performance of this
device. Vias should use a .35mm diameter drill and have a final
plated thru diameter of .25 mm.
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Tape and Reel Information
Standard T/R size = 500 pieces on a 7” reel.
Material
Cavity (mm)
Distance Between
Centerline (mm)
Carrier
Tape (mm)
Cover
Carrier (mm)
Vendor
Vendor P/N
Length
(A0)
Width
(B0)
Depth
(K0)
Pitch
(P1)
Length
direction
(P2)
Width
Direction
(F)
Width
(W)
Width
(W)
Tek-Pak
QFN0500X0
500F-L500
5.3
5.3
1.65
8.0
2.00
5.50
12.0
9.20
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Recommended Soldering Temperature Profile
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.
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Handling Precautions
Parameter
Rating
Standard
Caution!
ESD-Sensitive Device
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM)
Class 0
ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2012
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level
Level 1
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
RoHS Compliance
This product 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:
• Lead Free
• 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
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Email: customer.support@qorvo.com
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