RFCA8828 RFCA8828 High Linearity, Push-Pull Amplifier 50MHz to 1200MHz Package: SOIC-8 The RFCA8828 is a high performance broadband DOCSIS 3.1 Features MMIC amplifier designed with GaAs pHEMT technology optimized 5V or 6V Single Supply for low noise and high linearity. A Darlington configuration is Excellent Linearity Performance at utilized for broad-band performance with on-chip active bias circuit +34dBmV Output Power per Tone for consistent bias current and repeatable performance. The Two Amplifiers in SOIC-8 Package Simplify Push-Pull Configuration RFCA8828 contains two amplifiers used in push-pull configuration PC Board Layout for excellent second and third order linearity performance. Available in Lead-free, RoHS Compliant, and Green Packaging SOIC-8 Package 8 1 50MHz to 1200MHz operation supporting DOCSIS 3.1 2 7 Applications CATV Head End Driver and Pre- Driver Amplifier 3 6 CATV Line Driver Amplifier 4 5 Functional Block Diagram Ordering Information RFCA8828SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFCA8828SR 7 Reel with 100 pieces RFCA8828TR13 13 Reel with 2500 pieces RFCA8828PCK-410 50MHz to 1200MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 DS141205 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, 1 of 16 trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc. Absolute Maximum Ratings Caution ESD sensitive device. Parameter Rating Unit Max Device Current (I ) 500 mA D Max Device Voltage (V ) 7 V D RFMD Green: RoHS status based on EU Max RF Input Power 32 dBm Directive 2011/65/EU (at time of this document revision), halogen free per IEC 160 C Max Channel Temperature (T ) C 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials Storage Temperature -40 to +85 C and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder. 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 performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. Recommended Operating Condition Specification Parameter Unit Min Typ Max Operating Temperature Range -40 +85 C Operating Junction Temperature 160 C 1, 2 5.7 6 6.3 V Supply Voltage Range1 1, 2 4.75 5 5.25 V Supply Voltage Range2 Notes: 1. Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings Table above. 2. Bias conditions should also satisfy the following expression: I V < (T T ) / R , j-l and T = T D D C L TH L LEAD Nominal Operating Parameters Specification Parameter Unit Condition Min Typ Max V = 6V, I = 360mA, Temp = 25C DD DD Frequency Range 50 1200 MHz Small Signal Gain 16.3 dB 50MHz 16.4 dB 500MHz 16.4 dB 1000MHz 16.4 dB 1200MHz Gain Flatness +/-1 dB 50MHz to 1200MHz Output IP3 44 dBm 500MHz, Tone spacing = 6MHz, P per tone = +7dBm OUT Output IP2 Plus 79 dBm 500MHz, Tone spacing = 30MHz, P per tone = +3dBm OUT Output IP2 Minus 85 dBm P1dB 27 dBm 500MHz RF Micro Devices Inc. 7628 Thorndike Road, Greensboro, NC 27409-9421 DS141205 For sales or technical support, contact RFMD at +1.336.678.5570 or customerservice rfmd.com. RF MICRO DEVICES and RFMD are trademarks of RFMD, LLC. BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed for use by RFMD. All other trade names, 2 of 16 trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2013, RF Micro Devices, Inc.