The Communications Edge TM
ECG055C
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
Product Features
Product Description
Functional Diagram
GND
The ECG055C is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1000 MHz, the ECG055C typically provides
19.7 dB of gain, +34 dBm Output IP3, and +18 dBm P1dB.
• DC – 6 GHz
4
• +18 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
• +34 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
• 20.5 dB Gain at 1 GHz
• 3.4 dB Noise Figure
RF In
1
RF Out
3
The ECG055C 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 lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant
SOT-86 packages. A SOT-89 version is also available as
the ECG055B. All devices are 100% RF and DC tested.
2
• Available in Lead-free / green
SOT-86 Package Style
GND
• Internally matched to 50 Ω
Function
Pin No.
Input
Output/Bias
Ground
1
3
2, 4
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 ECG055C will work for other various applications
within the DC to 6 GHz frequency range such as CATV
and fixed 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
Units Min Typ Max
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Typical
MHz
MHz
dB
DC
6000
500
20.1
-35
900
19.7
-26
1900
18.2
-22
2140
17.9
-22
1000
19.7
+18
+34
2000
18
S22
-23
-22
-21
-21
dBm
dBm
MHz
dB
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
+18
+34
3.6
+18.1 +18.2 +17.8
+34
3.4
+32
3.4
+30.5
3.4
17
19
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3 (2)
Noise Figure
Device Voltage
Device Current
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
22
21
+18
+32
3.4
V
mA
4.2
4.8
65
5.3
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 ºC, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Rbias = 18 Ω, 50 Ω 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.
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
ECG055C-G
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-86 package)
150 mA
ECG055C-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
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