DC to 1000 MHz
IF Gain Block
ADL5530
Data Sheet
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fixed gain of 16.5 dB
Operation up to 1000 MHz
37 dBm Output Third-Order Intercept (OIP3)
3 dB noise figure
Input/output internally matched to 50 Ω
Stable temperature and power supply
3 V or 5 V power supply
110 mA power supply current
NC 1
8 GND
IN1 2
7 OUT1
NC 3
6 NC
NC 4
ADL5530
5 NC
NC = NO CONNECT
05834-001
FEATURES
Figure 1.
APPLICATIONS
VCO buffers
General purpose Tx/Rx amplification
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADL5530 is a broadband, fixed-gain, linear amplifier that
operates at frequencies up to 1000 MHz. The device can be used
in a wide variety of wired and wireless devices, including
cellular, broadband, CATV, and LMDS/MMDS applications.
The ADL5530 provides a gain of 16.5 dB, which is stable over
frequency, temperature, power supply, and from device to
device. It achieves an OIP3 of 37 dBm with an output
compression point of 21.8 dB and a noise figure of 3 dB.
The ADL5530 operates with supply voltages of 3 V or 5 V with
a supply current of 110 mA.
The ADL5530 is fabricated on a GaAs pHEMPT process. The
device is packaged in a 3 mm × 2 mm LFCSP that uses an
exposed paddle for excellent thermal impedance. It operates
from −40°C to +85°C. A fully populated evaluation board is
also available.
This amplifier is single-ended and internally matched to 50 Ω
with an input return loss of 11 dB. Only input/output
ac-coupling capacitors, a power supply decoupling capacitor,
and an external inductor are required for operation.
Rev. B
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ADL5530
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................7
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 11
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Soldering Information and Recommended PCB Land
Pattern .......................................................................................... 11
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Typical Scattering Parameters..................................................... 4
Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 12
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 14
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 14
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
REVISION HISTORY
7/15—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Figure 26 .......................................................................13
Added Figure 27, Renumbered Sequentially ...............................13
11/13—Rev 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Figure 2 ........................................................................... 6
Added Figure 15, Renumbered Sequentially ................................. 9
Added Exposed Pad Notation to Outline Dimensions ..............13
Changes to Ordering Guide ...........................................................13
7/06—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. B | Page 2 of 16
Data Sheet
ADL5530
SPECIFICATIONS
VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
OVERALL FUNCTION (See Table 2)
Frequency Range1
Gain (S21)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
FREQUENCY = 70 MHz
Gain
vs. Temperature
vs. Supply
Output 1 dB Compression Point
Output Third-Order Intercept
Noise Figure
Conditions
Min
10
POWER INTERFACE
Supply Voltage (VPOS)
Supply Current
vs. Temperature
Power Dissipation
1
1000
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
16.7
±0.1
±0.02
21.7
37
5
3.2
18
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
15
16.8
±0.1
±0.2
±0.02
21.8
37
3
2.3
18.5
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
∆f = 10 MHz , Output Power (POUT) = 10 dBm per tone
± 50 MHz
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
4.75 V to 5.25 V
∆f = 10 MHz , POUT = 10 dBm per tone
14.8
± 50 MHz
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
4.75 V to 5.25 V
19.5
∆f = 10 MHz , POUT = 10 dBm per tone
VPOS = 3 V
FREQUENCY = 900 MHz
Gain
vs. Frequency
vs. Temperature
vs. Supply
Output 1 dB Compression Point
Output Third-Order Intercept
Noise Figure
13
± 50 MHz
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
4.75 V to 5.25 V
∆f = 10 MHz , POUT = 10 dBm per tone
VPOS = 3 V
Pin VPOS
3
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
VPOS = 5 V
VPOS = 3 V
For operation at lower frequencies, see the Theory of Operation section.
Rev. B | Page 3 of 16
Unit
15
−40°C ≤ TA ≤ +85°C
4.75 V to 5.25 V
VPOS = 3 V
FREQUENCY = 380 MHz
Gain
vs. Frequency
vs. Temperature
vs. Supply
Output 1 dB Compression Point
Output Third-Order Intercept
Noise Figure
Max
16.5
−11
−20
−21.5
VPOS = 3 V
FREQUENCY = 190 MHz
Gain
vs. Frequency
vs. Temperature
vs. Supply
Output 1 dB Compression Point
Output Third-Order Intercept
Noise Figure
Typ
16
±0.1
±0.3
±0.02
21.6
36
2.5
2
14.5
±0.2
±0.5
±0.02
21.4
37
2.7
2.3
5
110
±5
0.55
0.33
4.5
17.3
±0.8
3.5
16
±1
3.5
5.5
135
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
V
mA
mA
W
W
ADL5530
Data Sheet
TYPICAL SCATTERING PARAMETERS
VPOS = 5 V and TA = 25°C.
Table 2.
S11
S21
S12
S22
Freq.
(MHz)
dB
Magnitude
Angle
dB
Magnitude
Angle
dB
Magnitude
Angle
dB
Magnitude
Angle
K
Factor
10
20
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
800
850
900
950
1000
−7.1
−9.7
−11.2
−11.5
−11.4
−11.5
−11.4
−11.4
−11.3
−11.2
−11.1
−11.1
−11.0
−10.9
−10.8
−10.7
−10.6
−10.6
−10.4
−10.3
−10.2
−10.1
0.44
0.33
0.28
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.27
0.28
0.28
0.28
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.31
0.31
−34
−26
−16
−13
−14
−16
−19
−23
−26
−29
−32
−36
−39
−42
−45
−49
−52
−55
−58
−61
−64
−66
17.2
16.7
16.6
16.5
16.5
16.4
16.3
16.2
16.1
16.0
15.9
15.7
15.6
15.5
15.3
15.2
15.0
14.8
14.6
14.4
14.3
14.1
7.23
6.81
6.73
6.70
6.67
6.59
6.52
6.45
6.36
6.29
6.21
6.11
6.02
5.94
5.84
5.73
5.62
5.51
5.39
5.28
5.17
5.06
172
174
174
171
167
162
157
153
149
144
140
136
132
128
124
119
115
111
107
104
100
96
−22.5
−21.9
−21.7
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.7
−21.7
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
−21.6
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
22
12
4
1
−1
−3
−4
−5
−6
−7
−8
−9
−10
−11
−12
−13
−13
−14
−15
−16
−17
−18
−17.7
−24.4
−31.4
−30.4
−29.3
−27.7
−26.6
−25.1
−23.7
−22.2
−20.7
−19.6
−18.4
−17.3
−16.4
−15.5
−14.6
−13.8
−13.1
−12.4
−11.7
−11.2
0.13
0.06
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.12
0.14
0.15
0.17
0.19
0.20
0.22
0.24
0.26
0.28
−69
−73
−42
−23
−24
−25
−25
−27
−29
−32
−33
−35
−37
−38
−40
−41
−44
−45
−47
−49
−51
−52
0.94
1.07
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.11
1.11
1.12
1.12
1.12
1.12
1.12
1.13
1.13
1.12
1.13
1.13
1.12
1.12
1.12
1.12
1.11
Rev. B | Page 4 of 16
Data Sheet
ADL5530
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 3.
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VPOS
Input Power (re: 50 Ω)
Internal Power Dissipation (Paddle Soldered)
θJC (Junction to Paddle)
Maximum Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
Rating
6V
10 dBm
600 mW
154 °C/W
180 °C
−40°C to +85°C
−65°C to +150°C
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
ESD CAUTION
Rev. B | Page 5 of 16
ADL5530
Data Sheet
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
8 GND
NC 1
IN1 2
ADL5530
NC 3
TOP VIEW
(Not to Scale)
6 NC
5 NC
NOTES
1. NC = NO CONNECT.
2. THE EXPOSED PADDLE IS INTERNALLY
CONNECTED TO GND. SOLDER TO A LOW
IMPEDANCE GROUND PLANE.
05834-002
NC 4
7 OUT1
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No.
1, 3, 4, 5, 6
2
7
8
Exposed
Paddle
Mnemonic
NC
IN1
OUT1/
VPOS
GND
Description
No Connect.
RF Input. Requires a DC blocking capacitor.
RF Output and VPOS (Supply Voltage). DC bias is provided to this pin through an inductor. RF path requires
a DC blocking capacitor.
Ground. Connect this pin to a low impedance ground plane.
Internally connected to GND. Solder to a low impedance ground plane.
Rev. B | Page 6 of 16
Data Sheet
ADL5530
TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
40
40
35
OIP3 (10dBm)
OIP3 (5dBm)
25
P1dB
20
15
GAIN
10
5
NF
0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
30
25
20
P1dB
15
GAIN
10
5
05834-006
GAIN, P1dB, OIP3, NF (dB, dBm)
30
05834-003
GAIN, P1dB, OIP3, NF (dB, dBm)
35
NF
0
1000
0
100
200
300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 3. Gain, P1dB, OIP3, and Noise Figure vs. Frequency, VPOS = 5 V
Figure 6. Gain, P1dB, OIP3, and Noise Figure vs. Frequency, VPOS = 3 V
17.5
17.0
17.0
16.5
16.5
–40°C
5V
16.0
16.0
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
15.5
15.0
+25°C
14.5
15.5
3V
15.0
+85°C
14.0
14.5
13.5
13.0
12.0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
05834-007
14.0
05834-004
12.5
13.5
1000
0
100
200
300
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 4. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature, VPOS = 5 V
25
GAIN
20
15
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Figure 7. Gain vs. Frequency and Supply, VPOS = 5 V and 3 V
18
0
17
–5
16
S11, S22, S12 (dB)
10
15
POUT
5
14
0
13
S11
–10
GAIN (dB)
POUT (dBm)
400
FREQUENCY (MHz)
–15
S22
–20
S12
–25
–10
11
–15
–30
–25
–20
–15
–10
–5
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
5
10
10
–30
Figure 5. Output Power and Gain vs. Input Power, f = 190 MHz, VPOS = 5 V
05834-008
12
–35
05834-005
–5
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 8. Input Return Loss, Output Return Loss, and Reverse Isolation vs.
Frequency, VPOS = 5 V
Rev. B | Page 7 of 16
ADL5530
Data Sheet
40
40
OIP3 (–40°C)
39
38
38
36
37
OIP3 (+85°C)
30
28
26
P1dB (+25°C)
24
5V (10dBm)
36
OIP3 (+25°C)
32
OIP3 (dBm)
35
34
33
32
3V (5dBm)
31
P1dB (–40°C)
22
30
20
29
05834-009
P1dB (+85°C)
18
16
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
05834-012
OIP3 AND P1dB (dBm)
34
28
27
0
1000
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 12. OIP3 vs. Frequency and Supply, VPOS = 5 V and 3 V
Figure 9. OIP3 and P1dB vs. Frequency and Temperature, VPOS = 5 V
45
12
11
40
10
190MHz
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
900MHz
380MHz
70MHz
30
25
9
8
7
6
5
5V
4
05834-010
20
15
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
3
05834-013
OIP3 (dBm)
35
3V
2
24
0
100
200
300
POUT (dBm)
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 10. OIP3 vs. Output Power and Frequency, VPOS = 5 V
Figure 13. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Supply, VPOS = 5 V and 3 V
10
140
9
135
130
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
7
6
5
4
–40°C
05834-011
+85°C
2
100
200
300
400
120
5V
115
110
3V
105
100
+25°C
3
0
125
500
600
700
800
900
95
90
–40 –30 –20 –10
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 11. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Temperature, VPOS = 5 V
05834-014
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
Figure 14. Supply Current vs. Temperature and Supply, VPOS = 5 V and 3 V
Rev. B | Page 8 of 16
Data Sheet
150
5V, +25°C
5V, –40°C
5V, +85°C
3.3V, +25°C
3.3V, –40°C
3.3V, +85°C
140
6.0
5.5
5.0
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
130
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
ADL5530
120
110
100
90
BLACK = +25°C
BLUE = –40°C
RED = +85°C
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
80
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
POUT (dBm)
2.0
0
18
16
16
14
14
PERCENTAGE (%)
18
12
10
8
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
12
10
8
6
6
4
4
05834-015
2
0
15.5
15.9
16.3
16.7
17.1
17.5
17.9
18.3
15.7
16.1
16.5
16.9
17.3
17.7
18.1
18.5
GAIN (dB)
OIP3 (dBm)
Figure 19. Gain Distribution at 190 MHz, VPOS = 5 V
Figure 16. OIP3 Distribution at 190 MHz, 5 V
18
40
16
35
14
PERCENTAGE (%)
30
12
10
8
6
25
20
15
10
4
0
20.0
20.4
20.8
21.2
21.6
22.0
22.4
22.8
20.2
20.6
21.0
21.4
21.8
22.2
22.6
23.0
P1dB (dBm)
5
05834-016
2
05834-019
PERCENTAGE (%)
20
30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45
PERCENTAGE (%)
200
Figure 18. Noise Figure Temperature Distribution, VPOS = 5 V
20
0
100
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 15. Supply Current vs. POUT and Temperature and Supply,
VPOS = 5 V and 3 V
2
05834-017
–2
05834-018
–4
05834-100
2.5
70
–6
0
2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Figure 20. Noise Figure Distribution at 190 MHz, VPOS = 5 V
Figure 17. P1dB Distribution at 190 MHz, VPOS = 5 V
Rev. B | Page 9 of 16
ADL5530
Data Sheet
5.0
4.5
BLACK = +25°C
BLUE = –40°C
RED = +85°C
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
05834-020
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4.0
1.0
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 21. Noise Figure Temperature Distribution, VPOS = 3 V
Rev. B | Page 10 of 16
Data Sheet
ADL5530
THEORY OF OPERATION
The basic connections for operating the ADL5530 are shown in
Figure 22. Recommended components are listed in Table 5. The
inputs and outputs should be ac coupled with appropriately
sized capacitors (device characterization was performed with
10 nF capacitors). DC bias is provided to the amplifier via an
inductor connected to the RF output pin. The bias voltage
should be decoupled using a 10 nF capacitor.
A bias voltage of 5 V is recommended. However, the device is
specified to operate down to 3 V with a slightly reduced
compression point and a reduced noise figure.
SOLDERING INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED
PCB LAND PATTERN
Figure 24 shows the recommended land pattern for ADL5530.
To minimize thermal impedance, the exposed paddle on the
package underside should be soldered down to a ground plane
along with Pin 8. If multiple ground layers exist, they should be
stitched together using vias. Pin 1, Pin 3, Pin 4, Pin 5 and Pin 6
can be left unconnected, or can be connected to ground.
Connecting these pins to ground slightly enhances thermal
impedance.
3V TO 5V
PIN 1
8
C5
10nF
RFIN
1
NC
GND 8
2
IN1
OUT1 7
0.46mm
L1
470nH
0.33mm
RF OUT
0.53mm
C2
10nF
3
NC
NC 6
4
NC
NC 5
NC = NO CONNECT
0.33 mm
0.33mm
Figure 22. Basic Connections
For operation down to 10 MHz, a larger biasing choke is
recommended (see Table 5) along with larger ac-coupling
capacitors. Figure 23 shows a plot of input return loss and gain
with the recommended components.
Table 5. Recommended Components for Basic Connections
Frequency
10 MHz to 50 MHz
50 MHz to 1000 MHz
C1
0.1 µF
10 nF
C2
0.1 µF
10 nF
L1
3.3 µH
470 nH
C5
0.1 µF
10 nF
20
S21 (3.3µH)
15
S21 (470nH)
5
0
S11 (470nH)
–10
S11 (3.3µH)
–15
05834-022
GAIN AND S11 (dB)
10
–5
–20
5
10
15
20
25
0.5mm
05834-021
ADL5530
30
35
40
45
50
FREQUENCY (MHz)
Figure 23. Performance at 10 MHz
Rev. B | Page 11 of 16
4
5
2.13mm
Figure 24. Recommended Land Pattern
05834-023
C1
10nF
ADL5530
Data Sheet
EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 25 shows the schematic for the ADL5530 evaluation
board. The board is powered by a single supply (between 3 V
and 5 V).
C5
C6
C7 C10
10nF OPEN OPEN OPEN
J6
GND
C1
10nF
J1
IN1
1 NC
GND 8
2 IN1
OUT1 7
ADL5530
3 NC
NC 6
4 NC
NC 5
L1
470nH
C2
10nF
NC = NO CONNECT
Figure 25. Evaluation Board Schematic
Rev. B | Page 12 of 16
J2
OUT1
05834-024
The components used on the board are listed in Table 6. Power
can be applied to the board through clip-on leads (J5, J6),
through an edge connector (P1), or through Jumper W1. Note
that IN2, OUT2, T1, T2, C6, C7 and C10 have no function.
Because Pin 1, Pin 3 and Pin 6 of ADL5530 are No Connects,
these pins are grounded on this PCB (this has no effect on
electrical performance).
J5
VPOS
ADL5530
05834-025
05834-027
Data Sheet
Figure 27. Evaluation Board Layout, Bottom Layer
Figure 26. Evaluation Board Layout, Top Layer
Table 6. Evaluation Board Configuration Options
Component
C1, C2
C5
L1
J5, J6
Function
AC-coupling capacitors.
Power supply decoupling capacitor.
DC bias inductor.
Clip-on terminals for power supply.
Default Value
10 nF 0402
10 nF 0603
470 nH 1008
J5 = VPOS
J6 = GND
W1
P1
2-pin jumper for connection of ground and supply via cable.
Edge connector.
Rev. B | Page 13 of 16
P1: A1 to A5 = GND
P1: B1 to B5 = GND
P1: A8 to A9 = VPOS
P1: B8 to B9 = VPOS
ADL5530
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
3.25
3.00
2.75
4
BOTTOM VIEW
2.95
2.75
2.55
12° MAX
1
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.50 BSC
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.30
0.23
0.18
0.20 REF
03-11-2013-B
SEATING
PLANE
EXPOSEDPAD
0.60
0.45
0.30
TOP VIEW
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.25
0.20
0.15
8
5
2.25
2.00
1.75
1.95
1.75
1.55
1.00
0.85
0.80
1.89
1.74
1.59
0.55
0.40
0.30
Figure 28. 8-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP_VD]
2 mm × 3 mm Body, Very Thin, Dual Lead
CP-8-1
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
ADL5530ACPZ-R7
ADL5530ACPZ-WP
ADL5530-EVALZ
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
8-Lead LFCSP_VD, 7” Tape and Reel
8-Lead LFCSP_VD, Waffle Pack
Evaluation Board
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
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Package Option
CP-8-1
CP-8-1
Branding
OT
OT
Data Sheet
ADL5530
NOTES
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ADL5530
Data Sheet
NOTES
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