Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
DC 4 GHz
+18 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
+34 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
19.5 dB Gain at 1 GHz
3.3 dB Noise Figure at 2 GHz
Available in SOT-86 and
SOT-89 Package Styles
Internally matched to 50
Applications
Mobile Infrastructure
CATV / DBS
W-LAN / ISM
RFID
Defense / Homeland Security
Fixed Wireless
Product Description
The ECG005 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1000 MHz, the ECG005 typically provides
19.5 dB of gain, +34 dBm Output IP3, and +18 dBm P1dB.
The ECG005 consists of Darlington pair amplifiers using
the high reliability InGaP/GaAs HBT process technology
and only requires DC-blocking capacitors, a bias resistor,
and an inductive RF choke for operation. The device is
ideal for wireless applications and is available in low-cost,
surface-mountable plastic SOT-86 and SOT-89 packages.
All devices are 100% RF and DC tested.
The broadband MMIC amplifier can be directly applied to
various current and next generation wireless technologies
such as GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA. In addition,
the ECG005 will work for other various applications within
the DC to 4 GHz frequency range such as CATV and fixed
wireless.
Functional Diagram
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
1
2
3
4
ECG005B
RF Out
RF In
GND
GND
1
2
3
4
ECG005C
Specifications
(1)
Parameter
Units Min Typ Max
Operational Bandwidth
MHz
DC
4000
Test Frequency
MHz
1000
Gain
dB
19.7
Output P1dB
dBm
+18
Output IP3
(2)
dBm
+34
Test Frequency
MHz
2000
Gain
dB
17.5
18.5
Input
Return
Loss
dB 16
Output Return Loss
dB
13
Output P1dB
dBm
+16.5
+17.5
Output IP3
(2)
dBm
+30
+32
Noise Figure
dB
3..3
Device
Voltage
V 4.2 4.8 5.3
Device Current
mA
65
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Rbias = 18
, 50 System.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +4 dBm/tone separated by 1 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
Typical Performance
(3)
Parameter
Units
Typical
Frequency MHz
500
900
1900
2140
S21 dB
20.5
19.7
18.7
18.5
S11
dB -16 -16 -16 -16
S22
dB -13 -13 -11 -11
Output P1dB
dBm
+17.8 +18 +17.5 +19.0
Output IP3
dBm
+33
+34
+32
+30.5
Noise
Figure
dB 5.2 3.4 3.3 3.8
3. Test conditions: T = 25 C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Device Voltage = +5.0V, R
bias
= 18
, 50 System.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Ordering Information
Parameter
Rating
Part No.
Description
Operating Case Temperature
-40 to +85
C
ECG005B
InGaP HBT Gain Block (SOT-89 Pkg)
Storage Temperature
-55 to +150
C
ECG005C
InGaP HBT Gain Block (SOT-86 Pkg)
Device Current
130 mA
ECG005B-PCB
700 2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
RF Input Power (continuous)
+12 dBm
ECG005C-PCB
700 2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
Junction Temperature
+250
C
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Typical Device RF Performance
Supply Bias = +6 V, R
bias
= 18
, I
cc
= 65 mA
Frequency
MHz
100
500
900
1900
2140
2400
3500
5800
S21
dB 20.5 20.5 19.7 18.7 18.5 18.2 16.9 14.1
S11
dB -18.6 -18.5 -18 -21.5 -24 -27 -28 -22
S22
dB -16 -15.2 -17 -16 -17 -17 -15 -8
Output P1dB
dBm
+17.5 +17.8
+18 +17.6 +17.3 +17.1 +16
Output IP3
dBm
+33.6 +33.5 +34 +32 +31.5 +31
Noise
Figure dB 5.4 5.3 3.5 3.3 3.3 3.3
1. Test conditions: T = 25 C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Device Voltage = 4.8 V, Rbias = 18
, Icc = 65 mA typical, 50 System.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +4.5 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. Data is shown as device performance only. Actual implementation for the desired frequency band will be determined by external components shown in the application circuit.
Small Signal Gain
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Frequency (GHz)
Gain
(
dB
)
25C
-40C
85C
Icc vs Vde
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vde (V)
Icc
(
mA
)
25C
OIP3 vs. Frequency
20
25
30
35
40
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3
(
dBm
)
25C
-40C
85C
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
2
3
4
5
6
0.5
1
1.5
2
Frequency (GHz)
NF
(
dB
)
P1dB vs. Frequency
12
16
20
24
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
Frequency (GHz)
P1
dB
(
dBm
)
25C
-40C
85C
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Recommended Application Circuit
ECG005B-PCB
ECG005C-PCB
Recommended Component Values
Reference
Frequency (MHz)
Designator
50
500 900 1900 2200 2500 3500
L1
820 nH
220 nH
68 nH
27 nH
22 nH
18 nH
15 nH
C1, C2, C4
.018 F
1000 pF
100 pF
68 pF
68 pF
56 pF
39 pF
1. The proper values for the components are dependent upon the intended frequency of operation.
2. The following values are contained on the evaluation board to achieve optimal broadband performance:
Ref. Desig.
Value / Type
Size
L1
39 nH wirewound inductor
0603
C1, C2
56 pF chip capacitor
0603
C3
0.018
F chip capacitor
0603
C4
Do Not Place
R4
18
1% tolerance
0805
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
Supply
Voltage
R1 value
Size
6 V
18.5 ohms
0805
7 V
33.8 ohms
1210
8 V
49 ohms
1210
9 V
65 ohms
2010
10 V
80 ohms
2010
12 V
111 ohms
2512
The proper value for R1 is dependent upon the supply
voltage and allows for bias stability over temperature.
WJ recommends a minimum supply bias of +6 V.
A
1% tolerance resistor is recommended.
C1
Blocking
Capacitor
RF OUT
L1
RF Choke
C3
0.018 F
R4
Bias
Resistor
RF IN
C4
Bypass
Capacitor
C2
Blocking
Capacitor
Vcc
Icc = 65 mA
ECG005
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
ECG005B (SOT-89 Package) Mechanical Information
Outline Drawing
Land Pattern
Product Marking
The component will be marked with an
"E005" designator with an alphanumeric lot
code on the top surface of the package.
Tape and reel specifications for this part are
located on the website in the "Application
Notes" section.
MSL / ESD Rating
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value:
Passes between 250 and 500V
Test:
Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard:
JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114
MSL Rating: Level 3 at +235
C convection reflow
Standard:
JEDEC Standard J-STD-020
Mounting Config. Notes
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
ECG005C (SOT-86 Package) Mechanical Information
Outline Drawing
Land Pattern
Product Marking
The component will be marked with a two-
digit numeric lot code followed by a "U"
designator on the top surface of the
package.
Tape and reel specifications for this part are
located on the website in the "Application
Notes" section.
MSL / ESD Rating
ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value:
Passes between 250 and 500V
Test:
Human Body Model (HBM)
Standard:
JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114
MSL Rating: Level 1 at +235
C convection reflow
Standard:
JEDEC Standard J-STD-020
Mounting Config. Notes
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
FAX: 408-577-6621
e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
August
2004
ECG005
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Typical Device S-Parameters ECG005B
S-Parameters (V
device
= +4.8 V, I
CC
= 65 mA, T = 25
C, calibrated to device leads)
Freq (MHz)
S11 (dB)
S11 (ang)
S21 (dB)
S21 (ang)
S12 (dB)
S12 (ang)
S22 (dB)
S22 (ang)
50 -16.85 0.19 20.38 177.50 -22.71 -0.45 -14.14 -3.11
500 -16.24 -9.81 20.10 157.54 -22.66 -4.10 -13.67 -37.18
1000 -16.15 -23.76 19.70 136.72 -22.59 -8.40 -12.86 -71.27
1500 -16.13 -36.75 19.18 116.48 -22.49 -12.64 -11.87 -99.50
2000 -16.39 -53.28 18.69 97.62 -22.17 -15.97 -10.87 -125.35
2500 -16.93 -68.72 18.08 78.80 -21.86 -20.64 -10.22 -146.72
3000 -17.48 -84.38 17.46 61.38 -21.45 -26.00 -9.40 -168.24
3500 -19.28 -104.57 16.92 44.01 -20.94 -32.14 -8.82 171.86
4000 -22.47 -127.54 16.40 27.02 -20.58 -38.33 -7.90 151.59
4500 -26.44 176.75 15.87 9.47 -20.05 -45.70 -6.94 131.25
5000 -20.72 103.65 15.29 -7.89 -19.62 -54.19 -5.89 111.91
5500 -15.55 71.92 14.59 -25.94 -19.45 -64.15 -4.89 93.31
6000 -11.74 56.37 13.77 -43.60 -19.41 -74.67 -3.97 75.59
Typical Device S-Parameters ECG005C
S-Parameters (V
device
= +4.8 V, I
CC
= 65 mA, T = 25
C, calibrated to device leads)
Freq (MHz)
S11 (dB)
S11 (ang)
S21 (dB)
S21 (ang)
S12 (dB)
S12 (ang)
S22 (dB)
S22 (ang)
50 -17.40 0.37 20.68 177.99 -22.91 -0.12 -14.59 -2.72
500 -16.88 -1.35 20.43 159.13
-22.93 0.51 -14.73 -29.09
1000 -16.10 -5.64 19.87 139.68 -22.86 1.14 -14.87 -56.63
1500 -15.40 -12.39 19.09 121.78 -22.84 2.39 -14.84 -82.79
2000 -14.93 -21.87 18.33 105.90 -22.59 4.51 -14.56 -106.69
2500 -14.80 -30.63 17.48 90.63 -22.31 4.94 -14.02 -127.58
3000 -15.00 -41.19 16.61 77.28 -21.91 5.67 -13.32 -146.19
3500 -15.73 -52.97 15.87 64.50 -21.49 5.29 -12.63 -162.63
4000 -16.71 -64.36 15.22 52.26 -20.89 5.81 -11.63 -177.32
4500 -17.78 -83.08 14.60 39.83 -20.28 4.59 -10.76 168.36
5000 -18.95 -109.86 14.02 28.04 -19.60 2.50 -9.79 155.83
5500 -19.34 -143.64 13.44 15.46 -18.99 -0.17 -8.81 143.13
6000 -17.30 -177.52 12.82 3.40 -18.32 -3.34 -7.70 131.06