GVA-62+ Monolithic Amplifier Information

Overview

The GVA-62+ is a RoHS-compliant, wideband monolithic amplifier designed for applications requiring flat gain and high IP3 performance. It is fabricated using InGap HBT technology and offers ultra-flat gain over a broad frequency range, making it suitable for various wireless communication applications.

Key Features

• Broadband Coverage: 0.01 to 6.0 GHz
• Ultra Flat Gain: ±0.7 dB over 50-4000 MHz, ±0.2 dB over 700-2700 MHz
• High IP3: +37.8 dBm typical at 50 MHz, +33.6 dBm at 2 GHz
• High Output Power: P1dB +19.8 dBm typical at 2 GHz
• Excellent ESD Protection: Class 1C for HBM
• No External Matching Components Required
• High Dynamic Range
• Suitable for Replacement of RFMD SBB4089Z

Detailed Specifications

Electrical Specifications (at +25°C)

• Frequency Range: 0.01 to 6.0 GHz
• Gain:0.05 GHz: 14.8 dB (min), 16.5 dB (typ), 18.2 dB (max)0.8 GHz: 13.9 dB (min), 15.6 dB (typ), 17.2 dB (max)2.0 GHz: 15.4 dB (typ)3.0 GHz: 15.3 dB (typ)4.0 GHz: 13.5 dB (min), 15.0 dB (typ), 16.5 dB (max)6.0 GHz: 14.5 dB (typ)
• Gain Flatness:0.05 - 3.0 GHz: ±0.7 dB0.7 - 2.6 GHz: ±0.2 dB
• Input Return Loss:0.05 GHz: 16.5 dB (typ)0.8 GHz: 10.0 dB (min), 13.7 dB (typ)2.0 GHz: 13.9 dB (typ)3.0 GHz: 15.9 dB (typ)4.0 GHz: 19.3 dB (typ)6.0 GHz: 20.7 dB (typ)
• Output Return Loss:0.05 GHz: 12.8 dB (typ)0.8 GHz: 12.0 dB (min), 17.4 dB (typ)2.0 GHz: 17.1 dB (typ)3.0 GHz: 15.0 dB (typ)4.0 GHz: 12.4 dB (typ)6.0 GHz: 8.8 dB (typ)
• Reverse Isolation: 21.9 dB (typ) at 2.0 GHz
• Output Power at 1dB Compression:0.05 GHz: +17.5 dBm (min), +19.7 dBm (typ)0.8 GHz: +17.5 dBm (min), +19.8 dBm (typ)2.0 GHz: +17.2 dBm (min), +19.2 dBm (typ)3.0 GHz: +17.8 dBm (typ)4.0 GHz: +15.9 dBm (typ)6.0 GHz: +11.7 dBm (typ)
• Output IP3:0.05 GHz: +37.8 dBm (typ)1.0 GHz: +37.5 dBm (typ)2.0 GHz: +31.5 dBm (min), +33.6 dBm (typ)3.0 GHz: +30.4 dBm (typ)4.0 GHz: +28.1 dBm (typ)6.0 GHz: +23.0 dBm (typ)
• Noise Figure:0.05 GHz: 4.7 dB (min), 6.2 dB (max)1.0 GHz: 5.0 dB (typ)2.0 GHz: 5.1 dB (typ), 6.6 dB (max)3.0 GHz: 5.1 dB (typ)4.0 GHz: 5.2 dB (typ)6.0 GHz: 5.6 dB (typ)
• Device Operating Voltage: +4.8 V (min), +5.0 V (typ), +5.2 V (max)
• Device Operating Current: 72 mA (min), 82 mA (typ), 92 mA (max)
• Device Current Variation vs. Temperature: 62 µA/°C
• Device Current Variation vs. Voltage: 0.035 mA/mV
• Thermal Resistance: 64 °C/W (junction-to-ground lead)

Mechanical Specifications

• Case Style: DF782 (SOT-89)
• Lead Finish: SnAgNi
• ESD Rating:Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1C (1000 to <2000V) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001Machine Model (MM): Class M2 (100 to <200V) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM5.2-1999
• Moisture Sensitivity: MSL1 in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D

Pin Description

• RF-IN (Pin 1): RF input pin. Requires an external DC blocking capacitor.
• RF-OUT and DC-IN (Pin 3): RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin; requires a DC blocking capacitor and an RF choke for proper operation.
• GND (Pins 2, 4): Ground connections. Use via holes to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.

Applications

• Base Station Infrastructure: Ideal for driver amplifiers in complex waveform upconverter paths.
• Portable Wireless: Suitable for portable wireless devices.
• CATV & DBS: Applicable in cable television and direct broadcast satellite systems.
• MMDS & Wireless LAN: Useful in multipoint microwave distribution systems and wireless local area networks.
• LTE: Suitable for Long-Term Evolution (LTE) applications.

Ordering Information

• Model Number: GVA-62+
• Case Style: DF782
• Tape & Reel: F55
• Standard Quantities: Available on 7" reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, or 1K devices.

Additional Information

• Characterization Test Circuit: Refer to Mini-Circuits test board TB-313.
• Evaluation Board: TB-410-62+
• Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-255
• Environmental Ratings: ENV08T1