Text preview for : RGLNA11(2-6 GHz GaAs pHEMT).pdf part of Rficsolutions.Inc RGLNA11 The RGLNA11 is a broadband high efficiency GaAs Enhancement mode pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier. The device is designed for use in the 802.11a/b/g and WLAN MIMO system. The LNA covers a wide range of frequency from 2 to 6 GHz. The noise figure is 1.7 dB at 2.3 GHz, 1.5 dB at 3.5 GHz and 1.5 dB at 5.5 GHz. Currently the die size is 0.875 mm x 1mm. A single 3.3V and 37 mA current bias the LNA. No input and output matching components are required.



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Description .

Preliminary Datasheet RGLNA11

Functional Diagram

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The RGLNA11 is a broadband high efficiency GaAs Enhancement mode pHEMT Low Noise Amplifier. The device is designed for use in the 802.11a/b/g and WLAN MIMO system. The LNA covers a wide range of frequency from 2 to 6 GHz. The noise figure is 1.7 dB at 2.3 GHz, 1.5 dB at 3.5 GHz and 1.5 dB at 5.5 GHz. Currently the die size is 0.875 mm x 1mm. A single 3.3V and 37 mA current bias the LNA. No input and output matching components are required.

Applications. · IEEE 802.11 a/b/g WLAN · Cellular System · WiFi Systems · ISM Band Systems

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Key Features. . · Broadband Amplifier · Min. Noise Figure 1.1 dB · High Performance · Only one 40 pF off chip Bypass Capacitor is required

Electrical Specifications.

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Conditions: Vcc = 3.3 V & TA=25 0C

Parameter
Frequency Gain @ 2.3 GHz @ 3.5 GHz @ 5.5 GHz Noise Figure @ 2.3 GHz @ 3.5 GHz @ 5.5 GHz Power Output (P1dB) @ 2.0 GHz @ 4.0 GHz March 12, 2007

Min
2

Typical

Max
6

Units
GHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm Page 1 of 3

27 24 20 1.7 1.5 1.5 10 11 www.rficsolutions.com

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OIP3 @2.0 GHz @4.0 GHz Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Supply Current DC Voltage 20 21 5 10 37 3.3

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dBm dBm dB dB mA V

Die Photograph in open cavity 4x4 QFN Package

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Simulated and Measured results. Gain Vs Freq
Small Signal Gain S21 in dB
28 25

. Input Return Loss Vs Freq
Input Return Loss S11 in dB
-4

20 S21 (dB)

-6 S11 (dB)

15

-8

10

DB(|S(2,1)|) SIL01D_Simulated DB(|S(2,1)|) SIL01D_Measured

-10

DB(|S(1,1)|) SIL01D_Simulated DB(|S(1,1)|) SIL01D_Measured

5

0 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) 5 6

-12 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) 5 6

Output Return Loss Vs Freq
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Noise Figure Vs Freq (Simulated)
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Output Return Loss S22 in dB
-5

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Noise Figure NF in dB

1.7 1.65

DB(NF()) SIL01D_Simulated

-10 S22 (dB)
NF (dB)

1.6 1.55 1.5 1.45 1.4 2 3

-15

-20

DB(|S(2,2)|) SIL01D_Simulated DB(|S(2,2)|) SIL01D_Measured

-25 2 3 4 Frequency (GHz) 5 6

4 Frequency (GHz)

5

6

Layout ( 0.875 mm x 1.0 mm ).

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