RFCA8830 High Linearity, Low Noise, 19dB Gain Block Product Overview The RFCA8830 is a GaAs pHEMT RF balanced amplifier IC with a 45MHz to 1218MHz operating bandwidth. This IC is designed to provide a low noise, high linearity, and high gain for use as a Post Amplifier in Optical Receivers or low noise balanced preamp. The IC uses a 5V power supply for applications requiring lower power dissipation. It is designed to support the new DOCSIS 3.1 Data SOIC-8 with Exposed Pad Over Cable specification. Key Features Functional Block Diagram 45MHz to 1218MHz Operation 5V Operation >75dBc CSO and CTB at 34dBmV/ch 19dB Gain Low Noise Figure: >2dB Applications HFC Optical Nodes Balanced Antenna Applications DOCSIS 3.1 Systems Ordering Information Part Number Description RFCA8830SQ Sample bag with 25 pieces RFCA8830SR 7 Reel with 100 pieces RFCA8830TR13 13 Reel with 2500 pieces RFCA8830PCK401 451200MHz PCBA with 5 pc sample bag Data Sheet Rev G Dec 10, 2020 Subject to change without notice - 1 of 17 - www.qorvo.com RFCA8830 High Linearity, Low Noise, 19dB Gain Block Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Supply Voltage (V ) +7V DD Maximum CW Input Power for VDD=5V +4 dBm Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85C Storage Temperature Range 40 to +150C 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. Electrical Specifications Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VCC =+5V, Temp= +25C, 75 System. Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units Operating Frequency Range 45 1218 MHz 50MHz 19.4 dB Small Signal Gain 600MHz 19.2 dB 1200MHz 18.7 dB Gain Flatness 0.5 dB 50MHz -20 dB Input Return Loss 600MHz -18 dB 1200MHz -16 dB 50MHz -19 dB Output Return Loss 600MHz -16 dB 1200MHz -15 dB 500MHz 1.8 dB Noise Figure (Balun Insertion Loss Included) 1200MHz 2.5 dB dBm Output P1dB 600MHz 24 50MHz, IM spacing 6MHz, POUT = 5dBm per tone 41 dBm Output IP3 600MHz 40 dBm 1200MHz 39 dBm 50MHz, IM spacing 30MHz, P = 0dBm per tone 80 dBm OUT Output IP2 600MHz 67 dBm 1200MHz 67 dBm CSO 79 Channel, Flat tilt, +34dBmV/ch -85 dBc CTB 79 Channel, Flat tilt, +34dBmV/ch -77 dBc XMOD 79 Channel, Flat tilt, +34dBmV/ch -63 dBc Supply Voltage (VDD) 4.5 5 5.5 V Device Operating Current 5V V 280 mA DD Thermal Resistance Reference is measured on the backside of PCB under IC 41 C/W (Junction to Reference) Data Sheet Rev G Dec 10, 2020 Subject to change without notice - 2 of 17 - www.qorvo.com