TQM879026
0.7−4 GHz ¼W Digital Variable Gain Amplifier
Applications
3G / 4G Wireless Infrastructure
CDMA, WCDMA, LTE
Repeaters
4x4 mm 24 Pin leadless SMT Package
Product Features
Functional Block Diagram
0.7-4.0 GHz Frequency Range
32 dB Maximum Gain at 2.14 GHz
31.5 dB Gain Range in 0.5 dB Steps
+42.5 dBm Output IP3
Pin 1 Marking
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
18 NC
NC
DSA In
17 NC
+24 dBm Output P1dB
DSA
16 Amp2 Out / VCC2
15 LE
1.6 dB Noise Figure
NC
6-BIT
SPI
Amp1 Out / VCC1
NC
14 SID
3-wire SPI Control Programming
13 CLK
Backside Paddle
RF/DC GND
General Description
Pin Configuration
The TQM879026 is a digital variable gain amplifier
(DVGA) featuring high linearity and digital variable gain
control in 0.5 dB step sizes. This DVGA integrates a
gain block, a digital-step attenuator (DSA), and a high
linearity ¼-watt amplifier into a compact 4x4 mm
package. The internal 6-bit DSA provides a 31.5 dB
gain control range and is controlled with a serial
periphery interface (SPITM). The individual stages are
accessible to external ports to allow for optimization of
the last stage amplifier for individual bands and also
allowing other functional blocks to be added in-
between the stages.
Pin No.
Symbol
1,2,4,6,7,9,11,17,18,19,21,22,24 NC (No Connect)
3
DSA In
5
Amp1 Out / Vcc1
Amp1 In
SOD
8
10
12
VDD
13
CLK
14
SID
15
LE
16
Amp2 Out / Vcc2
Amp2 In
DSA Out
RF/DC Ground
The TQM879026 features variable gain from 1 dB to
32 dB at 2.14 GHz, +42.5 dBm output IP3, and +24
dBm P1dB while only consuming 176 mA current from
a 5V supply. The module is available in a compact 24-
pin 4x4 mm leadless SMT package.
20
23
Backside Paddle
Ordering Information
Part No.
Description
TQM879026
¼ W 0.7-4.0 GHz DVGA
2140 MHz Evaluation Board
Includes USB control board
TQM879026-PCB2140
Standard T/R size = 2500 pieces on a 13” reel
Data Sheet: Rev B 12/14/2012
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