SKY65051-377LF Skyworks Solutions Inc, SKY65051-377LF Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: SKY65051-377LF
• Description: IC AMP LO-NOISE 0.4-6GHZ 8-QFN
• Manufacturer: Skyworks Solutions Inc

Specifications of SKY65051-377LF

• Current - Supply: 20mA
• Frequency: 400MHz ~ 6GHz
• Gain: 16dB
• Noise Figure: 0.65dB
• P1db: 12dBm
• Package / Case: 8-QFN
• Test Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Voltage - Supply: 3V
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Rf Type: -
• Other names: 863-1068-2

DATA SHEET • SKY65051-377LF LOW NOISE TRANSISTOR
Table 1. SKY65051-377LF Signal Descriptions
Table 2. Self-Biasing Resistors
Functional Description
The SKY65051-377LF is a depletion mode pHEMT designed for
low noise, high frequency applications. The SKY65051-377LF has
a typical NF of 0.65 dB tested at the 2.4 GHz wireless LAN
frequency band. A gain of 15.5 dB typical is achieved using the
same circuit. If the frequency of operation is lowered to the 1 GHz
range, NF performance of the device can approach 0.5 dB
including input matching network losses.
De-embedded scattering and noise parameters are provided in
addition to typical circuit topologies for commonly used frequency
bands. With an appropriate circuit, the SKY65051-377LF can be
used for many applications from 450 MHz up to 6 GHz. The 2 x 2
mm QFN package makes the SKY65051-377LF an ideal low noise
and low cost solution.
Biasing
To properly bias a depletion mode pHEMT, both the gate and
drain of the device must be properly biased. At V
V
maximum amount of current, I
the best noise performance at V
control I
To eliminate the need for a negative DC supply, self-biasing
should be used when a resistor is placed between one of the
source leads and ground. A bypass capacitor should be placed in
parallel to this resistor to provide an RF ground and to ensure
performance remains unchanged at the operating frequency.
When current flows from drain to source and through the resistor,
the source voltage becomes biased above DC ground. The gate
pin of the device should be left unbiased at 0 V, which creates the
2
DS
Pin #
≥ 2 V, the device is in a saturated state and draws the
1
2
DS
, V
DRAIN
SOURCE
GS
must be biased with a negative voltage supply.
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Resistor Value (Ω)
DSS
RF output. Requires external matching
network for optimum performance. Supply
voltage required through external RF choke.
Source lead. Provides DC self-biasing point
and AC ground.
DS
. The device typically achieves
130
47
27
20
15
10
= 3 V and I
Description
DSS
GS
= 15 mA. To
= 0 V and
Pin #
desired negative V
eliminating the need for a second DC supply.
Table 2 provides the resistor values used to properly bias the
SKY65051-377LF.
RF Matching Networks
The SKY65051-377LF Evaluation Board assembly diagram is
shown in Figure 12 and a circuit schematic is provided in
Figure 13. The schematic shows the recommended RF matching
network used for the 2.4 GHz wireless LAN frequency band. The
network was designed using de-embedded s- and n-parameters.
The circuit was primarily tuned for gain, NF, and input and output
return loss, while maintaining proper stability.
Optimal noise performance is attained when the impedance
presented to the input of the amplifier is equal to its minimum NF
impedance point. Components C1, C2, C3, L1, and L2 shown in
Figures 12 and 13 provide the necessary impedance match for NF
and input return loss. Circuit board and input matching structure
losses on the input of the amplifier directly add to the overall NF
of the amplifier. It is critical to minimize RF trace lengths and to
use high-Q components to achieve optimal NF performance.
Components R2 and C14 provide self biasing for the device and
RF grounding for one of the two source leads. Components C5
and L3 are placed on the opposing source lead and are used to
tune the transistor’s source inductance.
3
4
GATE
SOURCE
Name
GS
value. This simplifies the design by
Drain Current (mA)
RF input. Requires external matching
network for optimum performance.
Source lead. Provides DC self-biasing point
and AC ground.
10
15
20
25
30
5
Description