Datasheet RF2360, RF2360 411, RF2360 412, RF2360PCBA Datasheet (RF Micro Devices)

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Preliminary

Product Description

Ordering Information

Typical Applications

Features

Functional Block Diagram

RF Micro Devices, Inc.
7625 Thorndike Road
Greensboro,NC 27409, USA

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GND

GND

GND

RF IN

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RF OUT

GND

GND

NC

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NC

RF2360

LINEAR GENERAL PURPOSE AMPLIFIER

• CATV Distribution Amplifiers

• Cable Modems

• Broadband Gain Blocks

• Laser Diode Driver

• Return Channel Amplifier

• Base Stations

The RF2360 is a general purpose, low-cost, high-linearity
RF amplifier IC. The device is manufactured on a Gallium
Arsenide process and is featured in an SOP-16 batwing
package. It has been designed for use as an easily cas­cadable 75 Ω gain block with a Noise Figure of less than
2dB. Gain flatness better than 0.5dB from 5MHz to
1000 MHz, and high linearity make this part ideal for cable
TV applications. Other applications include IF and RF
amplification in wireless voice and data communication
products operating in frequency bands up to 1000MHz.
The device is self-contained with 75Ω input and output
impedances providing less than 2:1 VSWR matching. For
higher input and output return losses, see the evaluation
schematic.

• 5MHz to 1500MHz Operation

• Internally Matched Input and Output

• 20dB Small Signal Gain

• 1.2dB Noise Figure

• +24dBm Output Power

• Single 6V to 9V Positive Power Supply

RF2360 Linear General Purpose Amplifier
RF2360 PCBA Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 50Ω
RF2360 411 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 75H
RF2360 412 Fully Assembled Evaluation Board 75L

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0.016

0.010

0.008

8° MAX

0° MIN

0.021

0.014

0.392

0.386

0.158

0.150

0.244

0.230

0.069

0.064

0.050

0.060

0.054

-A-

0.009

0.004

Package Style: Standard Batwing

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Rating Unit

Device Current 175 mA
Device Voltage 9 V
Input RF Power +13 dBm
Output Load VSWR 20:1
Ambient Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C

Parameter

Specification

Unit Condition

Min. Typ. Max.

Overall (50Ω)

T=25 °C, VDD=7V, 50Ω System,

P

IN

=-8dBm

Frequency Range 5 1500 MHz 3dB Bandwidth
Input VSWR 1.6:1 Appropriate values for the output DC block-

ing capacitor and bias indu ctor are required
to maintain this VSWR over the i n tended

operating frequency range.
Output VSWR 1.2:1 See note for Input VSWR.
Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Flatness +/-0.9 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz
Noise Figure 1.2 dB At 500MHz
Noise Figure 1.5 dB From 5MHz to 1000MHz
Output IP

3

33.7 dBm At 10MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz

Output IP

3

37.2 dBm At 500MHz

Output IP

3

36.4 dBm At 1000MHz

Output IP

2

46.3 dBm At 100MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 156MHz

Output IP

2

44.4 dBm At 1000MHz

Output P

1dB

21 dBm At 10MHz

Output P

1dB

24 dBm At 500MHz

Output P

1dB

23.7 dBm At 1000MHz

Reverse Isolation 24 dB At 500MHz

T=25 °C, V

DD

=9V, PIN=-8dBm

Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Flatness +/-0.9 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz
Noise Figure 1.1 dB At 500MHz
Noise Figure 1.5 dB From 5MHz to 1000MHz,
Output IP

3

34.8 dBm At 10MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz

Output IP

3

38.1 dBm At 500MHz

Output IP

3

38.7 dBm At 1000MHz

Output IP

2

44.1 dBm At 100MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 156MHz

Output IP

2

48.6 dBm At 1000MHz

Output P

1dB

22.5 dBm At 10MHz

Output P

1dB

25.1 dBm At 500MHz

Output P

1dB

25.3 dBm At 1000MHz

Power Supply

Supply Voltage (VDD)679V

Caution! ESD sensitive device.

RF Micro Devices believes the furnished information is correct andaccurate
at the time of this printing. However, RF Micro Devices reserves the right to
make changes to its products without notice. RF Micro Devices does not
assume responsibility for the use of the described product(s).

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Parameter

Specification

Unit Condition

Min. Typ. Max.

Overall (75Ω)

T=25oC, VDD=7V, 75Ω System, PIN=-8dBm

Frequency Range 5 1500 MHz 3dB Bandwidth
Input VSWR 1.6:1 Appropriate values for the output DC block-

ing capacitor and bias inductor are required
to maintain this VSWR over the intended

operating frequency range.
Output VSWR 1.3:1 See note for input VSWR.
Gain 20 dB At 500MHz
Gain Fla tness +

0.5 dB 5MHz to 1000MHz

Output IP

3

36.8 dBm At 50MHz, Delta F1 and F2 = 1MHz

36.0 dBm At 500MHz

Output IP

2

50.1 dBm At 500MHz, Del ta F1 and F2 = 55.25MHz

Output IP

1dB

21 dBm At 10MHz
23 dBm At 500MHz

22 dBm At 1000MHz

Operating Current Range 100 104 109 mA

110 Channels

10dBmV per channel, flat, at the input of the

amplifier; V

CC

=7V, ICC=120mA

CTB -75 dBc At 55.25MHz

-77 dBc At 331.25MHz

-75 dBc At 547.25MHz

CSO+1.25MHz -91 dBc At 55.25MHz

-60 dBc At 331.25MHz

-57 dBc At 547.25MHz

CSO-1.25MHz -55 dBc At 55.25MHz

-54 dBc At 331.25MHz

-56 dBc At 547.25MHz

CNR +66 dB At 55.25MHz

+65 dB At 331.25MHz
+65 dB At 547.25MHz

Power Supply

Supply Voltage (VDD)679V
Operating Current Range 115 120 130 mA

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Pin Function Description Interface Schematic

1NC

No connection. This pin should be connected to the ground plane.

2NC

Same as pin 1.

3GND

Ground connection. Keep traces physically short and connect immedi­ately to ground plane for best performance. Each ground pin should
have a via to the ground plane.

4GND

Same as pin 3.

5GND

Same as pin 3.

6RFIN

RF input pin. This pinis internally DC blocked. An external DC blocking
capacitor is not required.

7NC

Same as pin 1.

8NC

Same as pin 1.

9NC

Same as pin 1.

10 NC

Same as pin 1.

11 NC

Same as pin 1.

12 GND

Same as pin 3.

13 GND

Same as pin 3.

14 RF OUT

RF output and bias pin. B ecause DC is present on this pin, a DC block­ing capacito r, suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in
most applications. For biasing, only an RF choke is needed.

15 NC

Same as pin 1.

16 NC

Same as pin 1.

RF OUT

RF IN

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Application Schematic

869-894MHz Narrowband Operation

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8.2 nH

100 pF

2pF

RF IN

100 pF

8.2 nH

3pF

RF OUT

100 pF

V

DD

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Evaluation Board Schematic - 50Ω

(Download Bill of Mat erials from www.rfmd.com.)

2360400 Rev 1

J2

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P1-3

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L2

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J1
IN

L1

4.7 nH

GND
GND

P1-3 VDD

P1

1
2
3

C2

10 nF

C1

10 nF

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Evaluation Board Schematic - 75Ω High Frequency

(50MHz to 2000MHz)

Evaluation Board Schematic - 75Ω Low Frequency

(5MHz to 200MHz)

2360401-

J2

OUT

P1-3

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J1
IN

L1

10 nH

P1

1
2
3

GND

GND

P1-3 VDD

C1

1.5 pF

C2

10 nF

C4

390 pF

C3

10 nF

NOTES:

J1 and J2 are 75 Ω F connectors.

L3

10 µH

2360402-

J2

OUT

P1-3

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J1
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L1

10 nH

P1

1
2
3

GND

GND

P1-3 VDD

C2

10 nF

C1

10 nF

NOTES:

J1 and J2 are 75 Ω F connectors.

R1

68 Ω

L1

10 µH

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Evaluation Board Layout - 50Ω

Board Size 1.5” x 1.5”

Board Thickness 0.031”, Board Material FR-4

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Evaluation Board Layout - 75Ω High Frequency

(50MHz to 2000MHz)

Board Size 1.25” x 1.0”

Board Thickness 0.062”, Board Material FR-4

Evaluation Board Layout - 75Ω Low Frequency

(5MHz to 200MHz)

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Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus Frequency

V

CC

=9V,Temp=25°C,PIN=-8dBm

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

50.0

55.0

0.0 500.0 1000.0 1500.0 2000.0

Frequency(MHz)

Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)

Gain
IP3
IP2

Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus Temperature

V

CC

=9V,PIN= -8dBm, F = 500MHz

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

50.0

-40.0 -20.0 0.0 20.0 40.0 60.0 80.0

Temperature (°C)

Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)

Gain
IP3
IP2

Gain, OIP2 and OIP3 versus P

IN

VCC= 9V, Temp = 25°C, F = 500MHz

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

40.0

45.0

50.0

-8.0 -6.0 -4.0 -2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0

Pin (dBm)

Gain (dB), OIP2 (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)

Gain
IP3
IP2

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1.0

1.0-1.0

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75 Ohm, 8V, 25°C

Swp Max

2.001GHz

Swp Min

0.001GHz

S[2,2]

S[1,1]

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1.0

1.0-1.0

10.0

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-

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0.6

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-

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0.8

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-

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50 Ohm, 8V - Return Loss

Swp Max

3000MHz

Swp Min

0.03MHz

S[1,1]

S[2,2]

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0

1.0

1.0-1.0

10.0

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-

1

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5.0

5

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3.0

3

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4.0

4

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-

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0.2

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2

-

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0.4

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4

-

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0.6

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6

-

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6

0.8

0

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8

-

0

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75 Ohm, 8V - Return Loss

Swp Max

3000MHz

Swp Min

1MHz

S[1,1]

S[2,2]

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