The Communications Edge TM
ECG040
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
Product Features
Product Description
Functional Diagram
GND
The ECG040 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1 GHz, the ECG040B typically provides 15.8
dB of gain, +35 dBm Output IP3, and +18.5 dBm P1dB.
• DC – 4 GHz
4
• +18.5 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
• +35 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
• 16 dB Gain at 1 GHz
• 5.5 dB Noise Figure
The ECG040 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 a low-
cost, surface-mountable lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant
SOT-89 package. All devices are 100% RF and DC tested.
1
2
3
• Available in Lead-free / green
SOT-89 Package Style
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
• Internally matched to 50 Ω
Function
Input
Pin No.
1
3
2, 4
Output/Bias
Ground
Applications
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 ECG040 will work for other various applications within
the DC to 4 GHz frequency range such as CATV and
mobile wireless.
• Mobile Infrastructure
• CATV / FTTX
• W-LAN / ISM
• RFID
• WiMAX / WiBro
Specifications (1)
Typical Performance (1)
Parameter
Operational Bandwidth
Test Frequency
Gain
Output P1dB
Output IP3 (2)
Test Frequency
Gain
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3 (2)
Noise Figure
Device Voltage
Device Current
Units Min Typ Max
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Typical
MHz
MHz
dB
dBm
dBm
MHz
dB
DC
4000
500
16.0
-24
900
15.8
-24
1900
15.3
-23
2140
15.1
-21
-16
+19
1000
15.8
+18.5
+35
2000
15.3
22
S22
-27
-23
-16
Output P1dB
Output IP3 (2)
Noise Figure
+18.5 +18.5
+18
+35.5
4.6
+35
5.5
+34.5 +30.5
5.8 3.8
12.8
dB
dB
16
dBm
dBm
dB
+18
+35
5.5
V
4.8
mA
70
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 ºC, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Rbias = 16 Ω, 50 Ω System.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +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.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Rating
Ordering Information
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power (continuous)
Device Current
-40 to +85 °C
-65 to +150 °C
+12 dBm
Part No.
Description
InGaP HBT Gain Block
ECG040B-G
130 mA
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package)
Junction Temperature
+250 °C
ECG040B-PCB
700 –2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
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