ALPHA AS192-300 Datasheet

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Specifications subject to change without notice. 2/01A

PHEMT GaAs IC High Power
SP4T Switch 0.1–2.5 GHz

Features

■ 4 Symmetric RF Paths

■ Positive Voltage Control

■ High IP3

■ Excellent Harmonic Performance

■ Handles GSM Power Levels

■ Available in MLF-16 (4 x 4 mm) Package

MLF-16 (4 x 4 mm)

AS192-300

12˚

MAX.

0.148

(3.75 mm)

BSC

PIN 1

INDICATOR

16

1
2
3

0.157

(4.00 mm)

BSC

0.157 (4.00 mm) BSC

0.148

(3.75 mm)

BSC

SEATING

PLANE

0.001

(0.025 mm)

± 0.001

(0.025 mm)

0.039 (1.00 mm) MAX.

0.067 (1.70 mm)
± 0.006 (0.15 mm)

16

0.026 (0.65 mm) BSC

0.078 (1.95 mm) REF.

1
2

0.078

(1.95 mm) REF.

3

0.067 (1.70 mm)

± 0.006 (0.15 mm)

Description

The AS192-300 is a reflective SP4T switch.It is an ideal
switch for higher power applications. It can be used for
GSM dual band handset applications where both low loss,
low current and small size are critical parameters.

Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Insertion Loss Ant-J1, J2, J3, J

4

0.1–0.5 GHz 0.90 1.1 dB

0.5–1.0 GHz 0.95 1.1 dB

1.0–2.0 GHz 1.00 1.2 dB

2.0–2.5 GHz 1.10 1.3 dB

Isolation Ant-J1, J2, J3, J

4

0.1–0.5 GHz 30 34 dB

0.5–1.0 GHz 25 29 dB

1.0–2.0 GHz 19 23 dB

2.0–2.5 GHz 18 21 dB

VSWR 0.1–1.0 GHz 1.3:1

1.0–2.5 GHz 1.4:1

Electrical Specifications at 25°C (0, +4.5 V)

Parameter Condition Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Switching Characteristics Rise, Fall (10/90% or 90/10% RF) 50 ns

On, Off (50% CTL to 90/10% RF) 100 ns

Video Feedthru 50 mV
IP3 13 dBm/Tone +55 dBm
2nd and 3rd Harmonics 34 dBm Input 900 MHz +65 dBc
Control Voltages V

Low

= 0

V

High

= +4.5 V @ 200 µA Max.for RF power > 30 dBm

V

High

= +3.0 V @ 200 µA Max.for RF power 20–30 dBm

V

High

= +2.7 V @ 200 µA Max.for RF power < 20 dBm

Operating Characteristics at 25°C (0, +4.5 V)

PHEMT GaAs IC High Power SP4T Switch 0.1–2.5 GHz AS192-300

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V

1

GND

V4GND

ANT

V

2V3

GND

GND

J

1

GND

J

2

J

4

GND
GND

J

3

C

BL

C

BL

C

BL

C

BL

C

BL

Pin Out

Typical Performance Data

DC blocking capacitors (CBL) must be supplied externally.
C

BL

= 47 pF for operating frequency >500 MHz.

Characteristic Value

RF Input Power 4 W > 0.5 GHz

0/+6 V Control
Control Voltage +6 V
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C

Θ

JC

25°C/W

Absolute Maximum Ratings

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Loss (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

Typical Insertion Loss vs. Frequency

-2.0

-1.8

-1.6

-1.4

-1.2

-1.0

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

VSWR

Frequency (GHz)

Typical VSWR

0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Isolation (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

Typical Isolation vs. Frequency

-50

-45

-40

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

V1V2V3V4Ant-J1Ant-J2Ant-J3Ant-J

4

V

HighVLowVLowVLow

Ins. Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation

V

LowVHighVLowVLow

Isolation Ins. Loss Isolation Isolation

V

LowVLowVHighVLow

Isolation Isolation Ins. Loss Isolation

V

LowVLowVLowVHigh

Isolation Isolation Isolation Ins. Loss

Truth Table

V

Low

= 0.

V

High

= 4.5 to 5.0 V for RF power > 30 dBm.

V

High

= 3.0 to 5.0 V for RF power 20–30 dBm.

V

High

= 2.7 to 5.0 V for RF power < 20 dBm.