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December 2004
ECG055
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
The Communications Edge
TM
Product Features
x
DC
– 3 GHz
x
+18 dBm P1dB at 1 GHz
x
+34 dBm OIP3 at 1 GHz
x
20 dB Gain at 1 GHz
x
4.3 dB Noise Figure at 2 GHz
x
Available in SOT-86, SOT-89
89 and lead-free / green SOT-89
Package Styles
x
Internally matched to 50
:
Applications
x
Mobile Infrastructure
x
CATV / DBS
x
W-LAN / ISM
x
RFID
x
Defense / Homeland Security
x
Fixed Wireless
Specifications
(1)
Product Description
The ECG055 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. At 1000 MHz, the ECG055 typically provides
20 dB of gain, +34 dBm Output IP3, and +18 dBm P1dB.
The ECG055 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. The ECG055 is also available in a lead-
free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package. 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 ECG055 will work for other
various applications within the DC to 3 GHz frequency
range such as CATV and fixed wireless.
Functional Diagram
4
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
1
2
3
ECG055B / ECG055B-G
4
RF Out
RF In
GND
GND
1
2
3
ECG055C
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
MHz
MHz
dB
dBm
dBm
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
V
mA
Min
DC
Typ
1000
19.7
+18
+34
2000
19
20
20.8
+18
+32
4.3
4.8
65
Max
3000
4.2
5.3
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
25o 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.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
RF Input Power (continuous)
Device Current
Junction Temperature
Rating
-40 to +85
q
C
-65 to +150
q
C
+12 dBm
150 mA
+250
q
C
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Typical Performance
(3)
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
S22
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
Typical
900
19.7
-27
-23
+18
+34
4.5
500
20
-30
-23
+18
+34
4.6
1900
19
-22
-21
+18.2
+32
4.3
2140
18.5
-20
-15
+19.0
+30.5
3.8
3. Test conditions: T = 25o C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, Device Voltage = +5.0V, R
bias
= 18 , 50 System.
Ordering Information
Part No.
ECG055B
Description
InGaP HBT Gain Block
(leaded SOT-89 Pkg)
InGaP HBT Gain Block
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 Pkg)
InGaP HBT Gain Block (SOT-86 Pkg)
700
–2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
700 –2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
ECG055B-G
ECG055C
ECG055B-PCB
ECG055C-PCB