DATA SHEET
BIPOLAR ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
µ
PC8211TK
SiGe LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
FOR GPS/MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
The µPC8211TK is a silicon germanium (SiGe) monolithic integrated circuit designed as low noise amplifier for
GPS and mobile communications.
The package is 6-pin lead-less minimold, suitable for surface mount.
This IC is manufactured using our 50 GHz f
FEATURES
• Low noise : NF = 1.3 dB TYP.
• High gain : GP = 18.5 dB TYP.
• Low current consumption : I
• Built-in power-save function
• High-density surface mounting : 6-pin lead-less minimold package
CC = 3.5 mA TYP. @ VCC = 3.0 V
APPLICATION
• Low noise amplifier for GPS and mobile communications
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number Order Number Package Marking Supplying Form
max UHS2 (Ultra High Speed Process) SiGe bipolar process.
µ
PC8211TK-E2 µPC8211TK-E2-A 6-pin lead-less minimold
(1511 PKG) (PB-Free)
Note With regards to terminal solder (the solder contains lead) plated products (conventionally plated), contact
your nearby sales office.
Remark To order evaluation samples, contact your nearby sales office.
Part number for sample order:
Caution Observe precautions when handling because these devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
µ
PC8211TK
Note
6G • Embossed tape 8 mm wide
• Pin 1, 6 face the perforation side of the tape
• Qty 5 kpcs/reel
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Before using this document, please confirm that
this is the latest version.
Not all devices/types available in every country. Please check with local NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices
representative for availability and additional information.
Document No. PU10426EJ02V0DS (2nd edition)
Date Published November 2004 CP(K)
Printed in Japan
The mark shows major revised points.
NEC Compound Semiconductor Devices, Ltd. 2003, 2004
PIN CONNECTIONS
(Top View)
1
2
3
6G
INTERNAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
INPUT
µ
PC8211TK
(Bottom View)
6
5
4
1
6
5
4
1
2
3
V
CC
6
Pin No. Pin Name
1 INPUT
2 GND
3 PS
4 OUTPUT
5 GND
6 V
CC
GND
PS
GND
2
Bias
3
5
4
OUTPUT
2
Data Sheet PU10426EJ02V0DS
µ
PC8211TK
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions Ratings Unit
Supply Voltage VCC TA = +25°C 4.0 V
Power Dissipation of Package PD TA = +85°C Note 232 mW
Operating Ambient Temperature TA −40 to +85 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg −55 to +150 °C
Input Power Pin +10 dBm
Note Mounted on double-side copper-clad 50 × 50 × 1.6 mm epoxy glass PWB
RECOMMENDED OPERATING RANGE
Parameter Symbol MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Supply Voltage VCC 2.7 3.0 3.3 V
Operating Ambient Temperature TA −25 +25 +85 °C
Operating Frequency Range fin
1 575
−
−
MHz
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = +25°C, VCC = 3.0 V, fin = 1 575 MHz, VPS = 3.0 V, unless
otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
Circuit Current ICC No Signal 2.5 3.5 4.5 mA
At Power-Saving Mode (VPS ≤ 0.8 V)
Power Gain GP 15.5 18.5 21.5 dB
Noise Figure NF
Input 3rd Order Distortion Intercept
Point
Input Return Loss RLin
Output Return Loss RLout
Isolation ISL
Rising Voltage From Power-Saving
Mode
Falling Voltage From Power-Saving
Mode
Gain Flatness Flat fin ± 2.5 MHz
Gain 1 dB Compression Output
Power
Output Power PO Pin = −10 dBm −1.5 +2.0
IIP3 Gain = 18.5 dB
VPSon 2.2
VPSoff
PO (1 dB)
− −
−
−
−
−
−
− −
− −
−
1.3 1.5 dB
−12
7.5 6.0 dB
14.5 10.0 dB
32.5
−4
− −
1
µ
A
−
−
0.8 V
∆
0.5 dB
−
−
dBm
dB
V
dBm
dBm
Data Sheet PU10426EJ02V0DS
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OTHER CHARACTERISTICS, FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY
(T
A = +25°C, VCC = 3.0 V, fin = 1 575 MHz, VPS = 3.0 V, unless otherwise specified)
Parameter Symbol Test Conditions MIN. TYP. MAX. Unit
µ
PC8211TK
Power Gain GP Note
Noise Figure NF Note
Input Return Loss RLin Note
Output Return Loss RLout Note
−
−
−
−
18.5
1.15
6.5
14.5
−
−
−
−
Note L1 at test circuit is used wire wound chip inductor by Murata, LQW15A.
TEST CIRCUIT
IN
High : ON
Low : OFF (Power-Save)
C3
33 pF
C2
L1
4.7 nH
61
1.3 pF
2
PS
V
3
C1
0.1 F
µ
L2
5
22 nH
4
C4
µ
0.1 F
R1
750 Ω
8.2 nH
L3
V
CC
C5
82 pF
OUT
COMPONENTS OF TEST CIRCUIT FOR MEASURING ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Symbol Form Rating Part Number Maker
dB
dB
dB
dB
C1, C4 Chip Capacitor 0.1
C2 Chip Capacitor 1.3 pF GRM36 Murata
C3 Chip Capacitor 33 pF GRM36 Murata
C5 Chip Capacitor 82 pF GRM36 Murata
R1 Resistor 750 Ω RR0816 Susumu
L1 Inductor 4.7 nH TFL0510 Susumu
L2 Inductor 22 nH TFL0816 or TFL0510 Susumu
L3 Inductor 8.2 nH TFL0510 Susumu
µ
F GRM36 Murata
4
Data Sheet PU10426EJ02V0DS