RF5102 3V TO 5V LINEAR POWER AMPLIFIER FOR 2.4GHz WIFI Package Style: QFN, 16-Pin, 3mmx3mmx0.9mm 16 15 14 13 NC 1 12 VCC2 Features Single Power Supply 3.0V to 5V +21dBm, <4.0%EVM, 185mA at RF IN 2 11 RF OUT V =3.3V CC Input Interstage Match Match +23dBm, <4% EVM, 250mA at V =5.0V CC RF IN 3 10 RF OUT 28dB Typical Small Signal Gain Power Bias Circuit Detector 50 Input and Interstage Match- ing NC 4 9 NC 5 6 7 8 2400MHz to 2500MHz Frequency Range Applications Functional Block Diagram IEEE802.11b/g/n WiFi Applica- Product Description tions The RF5102 is a linear, medium-power, high-efficiency, two-stage amplifier IC 2.5GHz ISM Band Applications designed specifically for battery-powered WiFi applications such as PC cards, mini Commercial and Consumer Sys- PCI, and compact flash applications. The device is manufactured on an advanced tems InGaP Gallium Arsenide Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) process, and has Portable Battery-Powered Equip- been designed for use as the final RF amplifier in 2.5GHz OFDM and other spread- ment spectrum transmitters. The device is provided in a 3mmx3mmx0.9mm, 16-pin, QFN with a backside ground. The RF5102 is designed to maintain linearity over a Spread-Spectrum and MMDS wide range of supply voltage and power output. Systems Ordering Information RF5102 Standard 25 piece bag RF5102SR Standard 100 piece reel RF5102TR7 Standard 2500 piece reel RF5102PCK-41X Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Kit (3.3V tune) RF5102WL50PCK-41X Fully Assembled Evaluation Board Kit (5.0V Tune) Optimum Technology Matching Applied GaAs HBT SiGe BiCMOS GaAs pHEMT GaN HEMT GaAs MESFET Si BiCMOS Si CMOS RF MEMS InGaP HBT SiGe HBT Si BJT LDMOS RF MICRO DEVICES, RFMD, Optimum Technology Matching, Enabling Wireless Connectivity, PowerStar, POLARIS TOTAL RADIO and UltimateBlue are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trade- mark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2006, RF Micro Devices, Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical DS110617 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support rfmd.com. 1 of 11 NC VCC B VREG1 NC VREG2 VCC1 PDTECT NCRF5102 Absolute Maximum Ratings Caution ESD sensitive device. Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage 5 V Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor- Power Control Voltage (V)3.3 V REG mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi- tions is not implied. DC Supply Current 500 mA RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). Input RF Power +5 dBm The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. RFM) for its use, nor for any Operating Ambient Temperature -40 to +85 C infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Storage Temperature -40 to +150 C RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli- cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. Moisture Sensitivity MSL2 Specification Parameter Unit Condition Min. Typ. Max. IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, FCC CFG 15.247, .205, .209, EN and JDEC Compliance and Nominal V =3.3V, V =2.85V pulsed at 1% to 99% CC REG Conditions duty cycle ,Temp=+25C, Freq=2.4GHz to 2.5GHz, OFDM 54Mbps signal, unless noted otherwise. Frequency Range 2400 2500 MHz Linear Output Power 21.0 dBm V =3.3V. Meets 802.11g spectral mask CC 23.0 dBm V =5.0V. Meets 802.11g spectral mask CC EVM 3.3 4.0 % P =+21dBm, 54M OFDM, V =3.3V OUT CC DC 3.3 4.0 % P =+23dBm, 54M OFDM, V =5.0V OUT CC DC Gain 26 28 dB Both P =+21dBm and +23dBm. V =3.3V OUT CC and 5.0V. Input Impedance 50 Internally Matched Input and Interstage Output VSWR 10:1 No spurs above -43dBm Power Detector (P detect) P =21dBm 0.13 1.10 V V =3.3V OUT CC P =23dBm 0.13 2.2 V V =5.0V OUT CC Power Supply Operating Voltage 3.0 3.3 5.0 V 5V operation requires output match revision DC V (Bias) Voltage 2.75 2.85 2.95 V REG DC (V , V ) REG1 REG2 Current Consumption 185 mA RF P =+21dBm, V =3.3V, OUT CC 54Mbps OFDM 250 RF P =+23dBm, V =5.0V, OUT CC 54Mbps OFDM Quiescent Current 95 mA RF=OFF Leakage Current 10 uA V =ON RF In=OFF V OFF CC REG V (Bias) Current (Total) 3 mA V =3.3V REG CC 3mA V =5.0V CC 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 For sales or technical 2 of 11 support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or sales-support rfmd.com. DS110617