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WJ Communications, Inc
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OCtober 2004
ECP203
2 Watt, High Linearity InGaP HBT Amplifier
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
x
2300
– 2700 MHz
x
+32.5 dBm P1dB
x
+48 dBm Output IP3
x
10 dB Gain @ 2450 MHz
x
9 dB Gain @ 2600 MHz
x
Single Positive Supply (+5V)
x
Available in SOIC-8 or 16pin
4mm QFN package
Applications
x
W-LAN
x
RFID
x
DMB
x
Fixed Wireless
Specifications
(1)
Product Description
The ECP203 is a high dynamic range driver amplifier in
a low-cost surface mount package. The InGaP/GaAs
HBT is able to achieve high performance for various
narrowband-tuned application circuits with up to +48
dBm OIP3 and +32.5 dBm of compressed 1dB power. It
is housed in an industry standard SOIC-8 or 16-pin
4x4mm QFN SMT package. All devices are 100% RF
and DC tested.
The ECP203 is targeted for use as a driver amplifier in
wireless infrastructure where high linearity and medium
power is required. An internal active bias allows the
ECP203 to maintain high linearity over temperature and
operate directly off a single +5V supply. This
combination makes the device an excellent candidate for
driver amplifier stages in wireless-LAN, digital
multimedia broadcast, or fixed wireless applications. The
device can also be used in next generation RFID readers.
Functional Diagram
1
Vref
ECP203D
ECP203G
Parameter
Operational Bandwidth
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3
(2)
Noise Figure
Test Frequency
Gain
Output P1dB
Output IP3
(2)
Operating Current Range, Icc
(3)
Device Voltage, Vcc
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
25oC, Vsupply = +5 V in tuned application circuit.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +17 dBm/tone separated by 1 MHz. The suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
3. This corresponds to the quiescent current or operating current under small-signal conditions into pins 6, 7, and 8. It is expected that the current can increase by an additional 200 mA at P1dB. Pin 1 is used as
a reference voltage for the internal biasing circuitry. It is expected that Pin 1 will pull 22mA of current when used with a series bias resistor of R1=15 . (ie. total device current typically will be 822 mA.)
Units Min
MHz
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
MHz
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
V
Typ
2450
10
20
6.8
+32.5
+48
7.7
2600
9
+32
+47
800
+5
Max
2700
2300
700
900
Absolute Maximum Rating
Ordering Information
Parameters
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power (continuous)
Device Voltage
Device Current
Device Power
Rating
-40 to +85
q
C
-65 to +150
q
C
+28 dBm
+8 V
1400 mA
8 W
Part No.
ECP203D
ECP203G
ECP203D-PCB2450
ECP203D-PCB2650
ECP203G-PCB2450
ECP203G-PCB2650
Description
2 Watt InGaP HBT Amplifier (16p 4mm Pkg)
2 Watt InGaP HBT Amplifier (Soic-8 Pkg)
2450 MHz Evaluation Board
2600 MHz Evaluation Board
2450 MHz Evaluation Board
2600 MHz Evaluation Board
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
2
3
4
12
11
10
9
16
15
14
13
5
6
7
N
8
N
N/C
RF OUT
RF OUT
N/C
N/C
RF IN
N/C
V
N
N
N
N
N
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
Vref
N/C
RF IN
N/C
Vbias
RF OUT
RF OUT
N/C