QPA4263C

®
50 – 4000 MHz Cascadable SiGe Amplifier

General Description
The QPA4263C is a high performance SiGe MMIC amplifier
utilizing a Darlington configuration with a patented active
bias network. The active bias network provides stable
current over temperature and process Beta variations.
Designed to run directly from a 3V supply, the QPA4263C
does not require a dropping resistor as compared to typical
Darlington amplifiers. The QPA4263C is designed for high
linearity 3V gain block applications that require small size
6 Lead SOT-363 Package
and minimal external components. It is internally matched
to 50.
Product Features
• 50 to 4000 MHz Operation
• Single fixed 3V Supply
• Patented Self-Bias Circuitry
• 14 dB Gain at 1950 MHz
• 27.7 dBm OIP3 at 1950 MHz
• Cascadable 50 Ω
• Low Thermal Resistance Package

Applications
• Instrumentation
Functional Block Diagram • Repeaters
• Boosters
• PA Driver Amplifier
• Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS
• IF Amplifier
• Wireless Data, Satellite

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Ordering Information
Part No. Description
QPA4263CTR7 3000 pieces on a 7” reel (standard)
QPA4263CSQ 25 Piece Sample Bag
QPA4263CSR 100 Pieces on 7” Reel
QPA4263CPCK401 850 MHz, EVB with 5 Piece Sample Bag

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Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Rating Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Storage Temp −55 to +150 °C Operating Temperature −40 +105 °C
Device Voltage (VD) +4 V Junction Temperature (TJ) +125 °C
Device Current (ID) 110 mA Device Operating Voltage +3.0 V
RF Input Power +12 dBm Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions.
Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating
Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating
conditions.
conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended
application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may
reduce device reliability.

Electrical Specifications
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
850 MHz 14.1 dB
Small Signal Gain 1950 MHz 14 dB
2400 MHz 13.7 dB
850 MHz 14.6 dBm
Output Power at 1dB Compression 1950 MHz 14.2 dBm
2400 MHz 14.2 dBm
500 MHz(2) +31.5 dBm
850 MHz(2) +31.4 dBm
Output Third Intercept Point
1950 MHz(1) +27.7 dBm
2400 MHz(2) +27.8 dBm
850 MHz -29 dB
Input Return Loss 1950 MHz -30 dB
2400 MHz -37 dB
850 MHz -19 dB
Output Return Loss 1950 MHz -18 dB
2400 MHz -15.6 dB
850 MHz -18.6 dB
Reverse Isolation 1950 MHz -19.5 dB
2400 MHz -19.7 dB
850 MHz 3.6 dB
Noise Figure 1950 MHz 3.8 dB
2400 MHz 4.1 dB
Device Operating Current 55 mA
Thermal Resistance, θjc 96 °C/W
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VD = +3.0 V, ID = 55 mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1 MHz, POUT per tone = 0 dBm, 50 Ω system,
Temp = +25 °C
2. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VD = +3.0 V, ID = 55 mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1 MHz, POUT per tone = -6 dBm, 50 Ω system,
Temp = +25 °C

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Evaluation Board and Schematic – 850 MHz Application Circuit

Bill of Material – 850 MHz Application Circuit

Reference Value Description Manufacturer Part Number
n/a n/a PCB, QPA4263C Qorvo QPAXX63X-410(A)
C1 1 uF CAP, 10%, 25V, X7R, 1206 Murata Electronics GRM31MR71E105KA01L
C2 1000 pF CAP, 10%, 50V, X7R, 0402 Murata Electronics GRM155R71H102KA01D
C3 68 pF CAP, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H680JA01D
C4, C5 100 pF CAP, 5%, 50V, C0G, 0402 Murata Electronics GRM1555C1H101JA01D
R1 0Ω RES, 0 Ω, 1210 KOA Speer Electronics RK73Z2ETTD
L1 33 nH IND, 5%, M/L, 0603 Murata Electronics LL1608-FSL33NJ
J1, J2 n/a CONN, SMA, EL, FLT, 0.068" SPE-000318 Amphenol RF Asia Corp 901-10426
U1 n/a MMIC Amplifier Qorvo QPA4263C
J3, J4 n/a CONN, HDR, ST, 1x2, 0.100", Hi-temp, T/H Samtec Inc HTSW-102-07-G-S

Component Values for Specific Frequencies

Frequency 500 MHz 850 MHz 1950 MHz 2400 MHz 3500 MHz
C4, C5 220 pF 100 pF 68 pF 56 pF 39 pF
C3 100 pF 68 pF 22 pF 22 pF 15 pF
L1 68 nH 33 nH 22 nH 18 nH 15 nH

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Typical Performance – 850 MHz Application Circuit

Parameter Typical Value Units
Frequency 500 850 1950 2400 3500 MHz
Small Signal Gain 13.9 14.1 13.9 13.7 13.1 dB
Output Third Intercept Point +31.5 +31.4 +28 +27.8 +26.1 dBm
Output Power at 1dB Compression +14.3 +14.6 +14.2 +14.2 +14 dBm
Input Return Loss -18 -28 -30 -36 -22 dB
Output Return Loss -14 -19 -18 -15.6 -15.5 dB
Reverse Isolation -18.3 -18.5 -19.5 -19.7 -20 dB
Noise Figure 3.8 3.6 4.1 4.1 4.3 dB
Notes:
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VD = +3.0 V, ID = 55 mA Typ., OIP3 Tone Spacing=1 MHz, POUT per tone = −6 dBm, 50 Ω system,
Temp = +25 °C

Performance Plots – 850 MHz Application Circuit

Test conditions unless otherwise noted: VD = +3.0 V, ID = 55 mA, OIP3 Tone Spacing=1 MHz, POUT per tone = −6 dBm, Temp.= +25 °C

Gain vs Frequency Input Return Loss vs Frequency Output Return Loss vs Frequency
15 0 0

-5 -5
13

Output Return Loss (dB)

Input Return Loss (dB)

−40 °C -10 +105 °C -10

11 +25 °C +85 °C
Gain (dB)

+85 °C +25 °C
-15 −40 °C -15
+105 °C
9
-20 -20

−40 °C
7
-25 -25 +25 °C
+85 °C
+105 °C
5 -30 -30
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

S12 vs Frequency OIP3 vs Frequency P1dB vs Frequency

-15 35 18
+105 °C Pout = -3 dBm
+85 °C Δf = 1 MHz
+105 °C
+25 °C
+85 °C 16
−40 °C
+25 °C
-20 30 −40 °C
P1dB (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)

14
S12 (dB)

−40 °C
+25 °C
12
+85 °C
-25 25 +105 °C

10

-30 20 8
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

Noise Figure vs Frequency Icc vs Vcc

6 60

5 50
+105 °C
+85 °C
Noise Figure (dB)

4 40
+25 °C
Icc (mA)

−40 °C
3 30
−40 °C
+25 °C
2 +85 °C 20
+105 °C

1 10

0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Frequency (MHz) Vcc (V)

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Pin Configuration and Description

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Pad No. Label Description

Connection to ground. Use via holes in PCB for best performance to reduce lead inductance as close to
1, 2, 4, 5 GND
ground leads as possible
RF Input Pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen for the frequency of
3 RFIN
operation.
RF Output and Bias Pin. DC voltage is present on this pin, therefore a DC blocking capacitor is
6 RFOUT
necessary for proper operation.

Package Marking
XXXX: Alpha-numeric Trace Code

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Package Dimensions

Notes:
1. All dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Angles are in degrees.
2. Dimension and tolerance formats conform to ASME Y15.5-2009.

PCB Mounting Pattern

Notes:
1. All dimensions are in inches (millimeters). Angles are in degrees.

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Handling Precautions
Parameter Rating Standard
ESD – Human Body Model (HBM) 2 ESDA / JEDEC JS-001-2014 Caution!
ESD – Charged Device Model (CDM) C3 ESDA / JEDEC JS-002-2014 ESD-Sensitive Device
MSL – Moisture Sensitivity Level Level 1 IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020

Solderability
Compatible with lead-free (260°C max. reflow temp.) soldering process.
Solder profiles available upon request.
Contact plating: Matte Sn

RoHS Compliance
This part is compliant with 2011/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 2015/863/EU.

This product also has the following attributes:

• Lead Free
• Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
• Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
• PFOS Free
Pb
• SVHC Free

Contact Information
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Web: www.qorvo.com
Tel: 1-844-890-8163
Email: [email protected]
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