Text preview for : RGPA03(3.4-3.6 GHz GaAs pHEMT).pdf part of Rficsolutions.Inc RGPA03 The RGPA03 is a 3.4 to 3.6 GHz high efficiency GaAs Enhancement mode psuedomorphic high electron mobility transistor MMIC Power Amplifier. It has been designed for use in the 3.5 GHz WiMax systems. The part is matched at the input and output so no additional RF matching components are required. The PA exhibits unparalleled linearity and efficiency for this Band. The part is biased by a single +3.3V supply.



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Description .

Preliminary Datasheet RGPA03

Functional Diagram

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The RGPA03 is a 3.4 to 3.6 GHz high efficiency GaAs Enhancement mode psuedomorphic high electron mobility transistor MMIC Power Amplifier. It has been designed for use in the 3.5 GHz WiMax systems. The part is matched at the input and output so no additional RF matching components are required. The PA exhibits unparalleled linearity and efficiency for this Band. The part is biased by a single +3.3V supply. . Applications. · WiMax Transceivers · Broadband Wireless Application . Key Features. . · High Gain, High Performance · Linear Gain around 25 dB · Output Power in the range of 20 dBm · Small Die Area

Electrical Specifications.

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Conditions: Vcc = 3.3 V & TA=25 0C

Parameter
Frequency Gain EVM@20 dBm Pout P1dB out Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Supply Voltage Supply Current Power up control voltage Power down control voltage Power detector output voltage (0dBm ­ 22 dBm)

Min
3.4

Typical
26 3 27 12 12 3.3 280

Max
3.6 28

Units
GHz dB % dBm dB dB Volt mA V V V

2.4 0 0.5

3.6 0.8 3.9

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Simulated results. Gain Vs RF Power & Freq
30 25
40 30 20 10 0 -10

Preliminary Datasheet RGPA03

. Pout Vs Pin

dB(S_21)

15 10 5

pout

20

-20

-10

0

10

20

-30

-20

-10

0

10

20

30

RFpower

pin

Stability Vs RF Power
-10 -15

Input Return Loss Vs RF Power
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

dB(S_11)

-20 -25 -30 -35 -40

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

5

10

15

20

K

-20

-15

-10

-5

0
RFpower

5

10

15

20

RFpower

Output Return Loss Vs RF Power
0

-10

dB(S_22)

-20

-30

-40
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20

RFpower

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Input Return Loss Vs Freq

Preliminary Datasheet RGPA03 Output Return Loss Vs Freq

Layout.

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