ALM-2506-BLKG

ALM-2506-BLKG Datasheet

ALM-2506 GPS Low Noise Amplifier Variable Current/Shutdown Function

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ALM-2506-BLKG	ALM-2506-BLKG (pdf)

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ALM-2506-TR2G	ALM-2506-TR2G
ALM-2506-TR1G	ALM-2506-TR1G

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ALM-2506 GPS Low Noise Amplifier Variable Current/Shutdown Function Data Sheet Avago Technologies’s ALM-2506 is a LNA designed for GPS/ISM/Wimax applications in the 0.9-2.4 GHz frequency range. The LNA uses Avago Technologies’s proprietary GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT process to achieve high gain operation with very low noise figures and high linearity. Noise figure distribution is very tightly controlled. Gain and supply current are guaranteed parameters. A CMOS compatible shutdown pin is included to turn the LNA off and provide a variable bias. The ALM-2506 LNA is useable down to 1V operation. It achieves low noise figures and high gain even at 1V, making it suitable for use in critical low power GPS/ISM band applications. Package Marking and Orientation BY WW Note Package marking provides Orientation and “B” = Product Code “Y” = Year “WW” = Work Week Top View Pin Configuration Pin 6 Pin 5 Pin 4 Bottom View Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 LNA I/O’s NC RF_IN NC VSD RF_OUT VDD • Surface Mount x mm3 MCOB • Advanced GaAs E-pHEMT • Low Noise dB typ • High Gain dB typ • Low component count • High IIP3 and IP1dB • Wide Supply Voltage 1V to 3.6V • Shutdown current < 0.1uA • CMOS compatible shutdown pin VSD current 2.85V: 90uA • Adjustable bias current via one single external resistor/ voltage • Small Footprint 2x2mm2 • Low Profile 1.1mm typ • Lead free and Halogen free • Ext matching for non-GPS freq band operation Specifications 25 deg : At 1.575GHz, 2.85V 8mA Typ • Gain = dB Typ • NF = dB Typ • IIP3 = dBm Typ • IP1dB = dBm Typ • S11 = dB Typ • S22 = dB Typ Note Measurements obtained using demoboard described in Figure Simplified Schmatic VSD VDD BIAS RF_IN AMP1 RF_OUT Absolute Maximum Ratings [1] Symbol VDS IDS Pdiss Parameter Drain Source Voltage [2] 2G Drain Current [2] Total Power Dissipation [3] Units V mA mW Pin max. RF Input Power Channel Temperature TSTG Storage Temperature Thermal Resistance [4] °C °C/W Notes Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Assuming DC quiescent conditions. Board package belly temperature TB is 25°C. Derate 4.32mW/°C for TB > 137°C. Channel-to-board thermal resistance measured using 150°C Liquid Crystal Measurement method. Absolute Maximum 15 54 +10 150 -65 to 150 232 Electrical Specifications TA = 25°C, DC bias for RF parameter is VDD = VSD = +2.85V 8mA unless otherwise specified Table Performance table at nominal operating conditions VDD= VSD = +2.85V, R1 = 18K Ohm, Freq=1.575GHz Typical Performance Part Number Ordering Information Part Number ALM-2506-BLKG ALM-2506-TR1G ALM-2506-TR2G No. of Devices 100 3000 10000 Container antistatic bag 7” Reel 13” Reel Package Dimensions PIN 1 Top View ± Side View PIN 1 Bottom View Device Orientation REEL USER FEED DIRECTION USER FEED DIRECTION COVER TAPE CARRIER TAPE TOP VIEW END VIEW Tape Dimensions SEE NOTE #2 THRU B THRU Notes Measured from centerline of sprocket hole to centerline of pocket Cumulative tolerance of 10 sprocket holes is ± All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise stated. Ko Section B-B Reel Dimensions FRONT BACK SEE DETAIL "X" RECYCLE LOGO R10.65 R5.2 Slot hole ‘b’ FRONT VIEW 65° 45° FRONT BACK 60° Slot hole ‘a’ EMBOSSED RIBS RAISED 0.25mm, WIDTH 1.25mm BACK VIEW

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ALM-2506 GPS Low Noise Amplifier Variable Current/Shutdown Function

Data Sheet

Avago Technologies’s ALM-2506 is a LNA designed for GPS/ISM/Wimax applications in the 0.9-2.4 GHz frequency range. The LNA uses Avago Technologies’s proprietary GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT process to achieve high gain operation with very low noise figures and high linearity. Noise figure distribution is very tightly controlled. Gain and supply current are guaranteed parameters. A CMOS compatible shutdown pin is included to turn the LNA off and provide a variable bias.

The ALM-2506 LNA is useable down to 1V operation. It achieves low noise figures and high gain even at 1V, making it suitable for use in critical low power GPS/ISM band applications.

Package Marking and Orientation

BY WW

Note Package marking provides Orientation and “B” = Product Code “Y” = Year “WW” = Work Week

Top View

Pin Configuration

Pin 6

Pin 5

Pin 4 Bottom View

Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3

LNA I/O’s NC RF_IN NC VSD RF_OUT VDD
• Surface Mount x mm3 MCOB
• Advanced GaAs E-pHEMT
• Low Noise dB typ
• High Gain dB typ
• Low component count
• High IIP3 and IP1dB
• Wide Supply Voltage 1V to 3.6V
• Shutdown current < 0.1uA
• CMOS compatible shutdown pin VSD current 2.85V:
90uA
• Adjustable bias current via one single external resistor/
voltage
• Small Footprint 2x2mm2
• Low Profile 1.1mm typ
• Lead free and Halogen free
• Ext matching for non-GPS freq band operation

Specifications 25 deg :

At 1.575GHz, 2.85V 8mA Typ
• Gain = dB Typ
• NF = dB Typ
• IIP3 = dBm Typ
• IP1dB = dBm Typ
• S11 = dB Typ
• S22 = dB Typ

Note Measurements obtained using demoboard described in Figure

Simplified Schmatic

VSD VDD

BIAS

RF_IN

AMP1

RF_OUT

Absolute Maximum Ratings [1]

Symbol VDS IDS Pdiss

Parameter Drain Source Voltage [2] 2G Drain Current [2] Total Power Dissipation [3]

Units V mA mW

Pin max.

RF Input Power

Channel Temperature

TSTG

Storage Temperature Thermal Resistance [4]
°C °C/W

Notes Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Assuming DC quiescent conditions. Board package belly temperature TB is 25°C. Derate 4.32mW/°C for TB > 137°C. Channel-to-board thermal resistance measured using 150°C Liquid Crystal Measurement method.

Absolute Maximum 15 54 +10 150 -65 to 150 232

Electrical Specifications

TA = 25°C, DC bias for RF parameter is VDD = VSD = +2.85V 8mA unless otherwise specified Table Performance table at nominal operating conditions

VDD= VSD = +2.85V, R1 = 18K Ohm, Freq=1.575GHz Typical Performance
Part Number Ordering Information

Part Number ALM-2506-BLKG ALM-2506-TR1G ALM-2506-TR2G

No. of Devices 100 3000 10000

Container antistatic bag 7” Reel 13” Reel

Package Dimensions

PIN 1

Top View
± Side View

PIN 1

Bottom View

Device Orientation

REEL

USER FEED DIRECTION

USER FEED DIRECTION

COVER TAPE

CARRIER TAPE

TOP VIEW

END VIEW

Tape Dimensions

SEE NOTE #2

THRU B

THRU

Notes Measured from centerline of sprocket hole to centerline of pocket Cumulative tolerance of 10 sprocket holes is ±

All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise stated.

Ko Section B-B

Reel Dimensions

FRONT

BACK

SEE DETAIL "X"

RECYCLE LOGO

R10.65 R5.2 Slot hole ‘b’

FRONT VIEW
65°
45°

FRONT

BACK
60°

Slot hole ‘a’

EMBOSSED RIBS

RAISED 0.25mm, WIDTH 1.25mm

BACK VIEW

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Datasheet ID: ALM-2506-BLKG 520089