TQC9305

0.7-3.6 GHz Digital Variable Gain Amplifier

Applications
• Wireless Infrastructure
• LTE / WCDMA / CDMA / GSM
• TDD or FDD systems
• General Purpose Wireless

32-pin 5x5mm leadless SMT package

Product Features Functional Block Diagram

• Integrates DSA + Amp Functionality Pin 1 Marking

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
Package Topside
• 0.7 – 3.6 GHz Broadband Performance
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
• 5-bit control, 31 dB range
N/C 1 24 N/C
• 13 dB Gain at 1.9 GHz TQC9305
GND 2 23 GND
• 3.1 dB Noise Figure at max gain setting
RF In 3 DSA Amp 22 RF Out/VAMP
• +23 dBm P1dB
GND GND
• +27 dBm IIP3, +40 dBm OIP3 4 21

• Integrated on-chip matching, 50 ohm in/out N/C 5 20 N/C

SPI
• Integrated shutdown control for TDD compatibility N/C 6 19 N/C

• +5V Supply Voltage, 3.3V TTL logic compatible N/C 7 18 GND

SID 8 17 VPD

9
CLK 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

LE

GND

VDD

VDD

GND

N/C

GND
Exposed Backside Pad
RF/DC Gnd

General Description Pin Configuration

The TQC9305 is a digitally controlled variable gain Pin No. Label
amplifier (DVGA) with a broadband frequency range of
1, 5, 6, 7, 15, 19, 20, 24-32 N/C
700 to 3600 MHz. The DVGA features high linearity and
low noise while providing digital variable gain with a 31 2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 GND
dB of range in 1 dB steps through a serial mode control 3 RF In
interface. At 1.9 GHz, the DVGA typically provides 13 8 SID
dB gain, +40 dBm OIP3, +23 dBm P1dB and 3.1 dB
9 CLK
noise figure. This combination of performance
parameters makes the DVGA ideal for receiver 10 LE
applications requiring gain control with high IIP3 and low 12, 13 VDD
noise figure. In addition, the DVGA integrates a shut- 17 VPD
down biasing capability to allow for easy operation for
22 RF Out / VAMP
TDD applications.
Backside Paddle RF/DC Ground
The TQC9305 integrates a high performance digital step
attenuator followed by a high linearity, broadband gain
block. Both stages are internally matched to 50 Ohms
Ordering Information
and do not require any external matching components. Part No. Description
The TQC9305 is packaged in a RoHS-compliant,
TQC9305 0.7-3.6 GHz DVGA
compact 5x5 mm surface-mount leadless package.
TQC9305-PCB Evaluation Board
Standard T/R size = 2500 pcs on a 13” reel.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Rating Parameter Min Typ Max Units
Storage Temperature -65 to 150 °C VAMP +4.75 +5 +5.25 V
RF Input Power, CW, 50Ω, 24 hr, 25°C +22 dBm VDD +3 +5 V
VDD, Power Supply Voltage -0.3 to +5.5 V Tch (for >106 hours MTTF) +190 °C
Digital Input Voltage -0.3 to VDD+0.5 V Case Temperature -40 +105 °C
Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges Electrical specifications are measured at specified test
given above may cause permanent damage. conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all
recommended operating conditions.

Electrical Specifications
Test conditions: TLEAD=+25°C, VAMP = VDD = +5 V
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Operational Frequency Range 700 3600 MHz
Test Frequency 1950 MHz
Gain Max gain setting 11.5 13 14.5 dB
Gain Control Range 31 dB
Gain Control Step Size 1 dB
Gain Accuracy 700 – 2700 MHz (major states) ± (0.3 + 4% of Atten. Setting) dB
Input Return Loss 19 dB
Output Return Loss 16.5 dB
Output P1dB +23 dBm
Output IP3 Pout/tone = 0 dBm, Δf = 1 MHz +39.7 dBm
Input IP3 Pin/tone = -13 dBm, Δf = 1 MHz +23.5 +26.7 dBm
Noise Figure Max gain setting 3.1 dB
OFF to ON State (50% VPD to 90% RFout) 0.85 µs
Switching Speed
ON to OFF State (50% VPD to 10% RFout) 2.0 µs
Amplifier Shutdown On state 0 0.4 V
Control, VPD Off state (Power down) 1.5 VDD V
Shutdown pin current, IPD Off state 140 µA
On state 100 130 160 mA
Amplifier Current, IAMP (pin 22)
Off state (Power down) 3 mA
DSA Current, IDD (pins 12, 13) 1.4 mA
Thermal Resistance (Rth) Channel to case 48.3 °C /W

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Serial Control Interface

The TQC9305 has a CMOS SPITM input compatible serial interface. This serial control interface converts the serial
data input stream to parallel output word. The input is 3-wire (CLK, LE and SID) SPITM input compatible. At power up,
the serial control interface resets the DVGA to the minimum gain state (maximum attenuation setting). The 8-bit
Serial Input Data (SID) word is loaded into the register on rising edge of the CLK, LSB first. When LE is high, CLK is
internally disabled in the DVGA.

Serial Control Timing Characteristics (Test conditions: V DD = +5 V, Temp.=25°C)

Parameter Condition Min Max Units

Clock Frequency 50% Duty Cycle 20 MHz
LE Setup Time, tLESUP after last CLK rising edge 10 ns
LE Pulse Width, tLEPW 16 ns
SID set-up time, tSDSUP before CLK rising edge 8 ns
SID hold-time, tSDHLD after CLK rising edge 8 ns
Propagation Delay, tPLO LE to Parallel output valid 10 ns
LE pulse spacing, tLE LE to LE pulse spacing 630 ns

Serial Control DC Logic Characteristics (Test conditions: V DD = +5 V, Temp.=25°C)

Parameter Condition Min Max Units
Low State Input Voltage, VIL 0 0.8 V
High State Input Voltage, VIH 2.1 VDD V
Input Current, IIH / IIL On SID, LE and CLK -10 +10 µA

Parallel data
valid

LE

CLK

SERIN D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

tSDSUP tSDHLD tLESUP tLEPW

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Serial Control Interface

Serial In Control Logic Truth Table, LSB in first
8-Bit Control Word Attenuation
D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Insertion loss
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 dB
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 dB
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 dB
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 dB
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 dB
0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 31 dB
0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 22 dB (example)
Note:
1) Bit D1 needs to be kept logic ‘0’ to maintain the 1dB step for the DSA control.
2) Optionally, the DVGA can be used with a 0.5dB step attenuation by activating bit D1 and hence using 6-Bits (D1-D6).
3) Bits D0 and D7 are ‘don’t care’.

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Performance Summary
Test conditions: TLEAD=+25°C, VAMP = VDD =+5V, IAMP = 130 mA
Frequency 900 1700 1950 2140 2600 MHz
Gain 15 13.4 12.9 12.7 12 dB
Input Return Loss 18 18 19 20 18 dB
Output Return Loss 20 17 17 17 17 dB
Output P1dB +23 +23 +23 +23 +22.1 dBm
Output IP3 (Pout/tone=0dBm, Δf=1MHz) +41.2 +40 +40 +40 +38 dBm
Input IP3 (Pin/tone=-13dBm, Δf=1MHz) +26.2 +26.5 +26.7 +27.5 +26 dBm
Noise Figure 2.8 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.6 dB
Amplifier Current, IAMP 130 mA

Performance Plots
Gain vs. Frequency Input Return Loss vs. Frequency Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
16 0 0
+85°C
+25°C
14 -5 -5
−40°C
+85°C
+85°C
12 -10 -10

|S22| (dB)
|S11| (dB)
Gain (dB)

+25°C
+25°C
−40°C
−40°C
10 -15 -15

8 -20 -20

6 -25 -25
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

IIP3 vs. Frequency P1dB vs. Frequency Noise Figure vs. Frequency
35 25 5
+85°C +85°C
+25°C 24 +25°C 4
30 −40°C −40°C
Noise Figure (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
IIP3 (dBm)

23 3
25
22 2
+85°C
+25°C
20
21 1 −40°C

15 20 0
800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800
Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz)

Attenuation Error vs. Attenuation States Bit Error vs. Attenuation States k-Factor vs. Frequency
2 0.2 5
Frequency = 1950 MHz

1.5 0.1
4
Attenuation Error (dB)

1
0 +85°C
0.5 3 +25°C
Bit Error

-0.1
k-factor

−40°C
0
-0.2 +85°C 2
-0.5 +85°C
+25°C
+25°C -0.3 −40°C
-1
−40°C 1
-1.5 -0.4

-2 -0.5 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Attenuation States Attenuation State Frequency (GHz)

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TQC9305-PCB Evaluation Board

VDD
J6 Pin 19

C6

C4

L1
32

30

29

27

26

25
31

28

U1 0603
24
1

TQC9305
23

C1 C2
2

J1 J2
Amp

DSA
22
3

RF RF
21
4

Input Output
20
5

SPI
19
6

R3
18

R1
7

J6 Pin 3
17
8

0Ω 0Ω
11

12

14

15

16
10

13
9

SID
DNP

R2

J6 Pin 11 Vpd
C3
J3
CLK LE
J6 Pins 12 13 GND
C5
J4

VDD
J6 Pin 1

Note: R1, R2 & R3 need not be populated if the shut-down functionality is not required. Pin 17 can be left
open or grounded.

Bill of Material: TQC9305-PCB

Reference Desg. Value Description Manufacturer Part Number
U1 n/a TQC9305 TriQuint TQC9305
C1, C2 33 pF Cap, chip, 0402, 10%, 50V Various
C3, C4 100pF Cap, chip, 0402, 10%, 50V Various
C5, C6 1.0uF Cap, chip, 0603, 10%, 10V Various
L1 68nH Ind, coil, 5%, 0603 Coilcraft 0603CS-68NXJL
R1, R3 0Ω Res, chip, 0603, 5%, 1/16W Various

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Pin Configuration and Description

Pin 1 Marking

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C

N/C
Package Topside

32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25

N/C 1 24 N/C
TQC9305
GND 2 23 GND

RF In 3 DSA Amp 22 RF Out/VAMP

GND 4 21 GND

N/C 5 20 N/C

N/C 6 SPI 19 N/C

N/C 7 18 GND

SID 8 17 VPD

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

CLK

LE

GND

VDD

VDD

GND

N/C

GND
Exposed Backside Pad
RF/DC Gnd

Pin No. Label Description

1, 5, 6, 7, 15, 19, 20, 24-32 N/C No internal connection but can be grounded
2, 4, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23 GND DC/RF ground connection
3 RF In RF input. Needs to be capacitively coupled
8 SID Serial data input
9 CLK Clock signal in
10 LE Latch Enable pin
DC Supply Voltage for SPI and DSA. Pins are internally tied
12, 13 VDD
together
17 VPD Amplifier power down control pin
RF output and DC bias for amplifier. Needs to be capacitively
22 RF Out / VAMP
coupled
Backside Pad RF/DC Ground Ground connection for proper thermal dissipation

Evaluation Board Material Information

TriQuint PCB 1110304 Material and Stack-up

1 oz. Cu top layer

Nelco N-4000-13
0.014" εr=3.7 typ.
1 oz. Cu inner layer
0.062" ± 0.006"
Finished Board
Thickness Core

1 oz. Cu inner layer

0.014" Nelco N-4000-13
1 oz. Cu bottom layer

50 ohm line dimensions: width = .026”, spacing = .032”.

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Package Marking and Dimensions

2X .10 C
5.0±0.1 A TERMINAL #1 4
B 32X 0.50 Pitch
TERMINAL #1 32X 0.10 0.25
(32X) 0.35x X 0.250y
IDENTIFIER
0.10 C A B

Package Marking:
TriQuint 1.75

Part number – TQC9305 TQC9305 5.0±0.1

Year, week - YYWW YYWW CCCC 1.75 (1X) shape
0.25
1.55
Assembly code - XXXXX AaXXXX 0.10 C A B

2X .10 C

TOP VIEW 0.225 1.75 1.75

5
BOTTOM VIEW
GND/THERMAL PAD
.10 C
0.82±0.08
32X .08 C
SEATING PLANE
5 SIDE VIEW
C

Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Except where noted, this part outline conforms to JEDEC standard MO-270, Issue B (Variation DAE) for extra thin
profile, fine pitch, internal stacking module (ISM).
3. Dimension and tolerance formats conform to ASME Y14.4M-1994.
4. The terminal #1 identifier and terminal numbering conform to JESD 95-1 SPP-012.
5. Co-planarity applies to the exposed ground/thermal pad as well as the contact pins.

PCB Mounting Pattern

All dimensions are in millimeters (inches). Angles are in degrees.

23X 3 PACKAGE
32X 0.31 0.50 PITCH
OUTLINE
0.15
1
32X 0.70

3.70
0.76
0.38

0.66
3.70

COMPONENT SIDE

Notes:
1. All dimensions are in millimeters. Angles are in degrees.
2. Use 1 oz. copper minimum for top and bottom layer metal.
3. Vias are required under the backside paddle of this device for proper RF/DC grounding and thermal dissipation.
We recommend a 0.35mm (#80/.0135") diameter bit for drilling via holes and a final plated thru diameter of
0.25mm (0.10”).
4. Ensure good package backside paddle solder attach for reliable operation and best electrical performance.

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Product Compliance Information

ESD Sensitivity Ratings Solderability
Compatible with both lead-free (260 °C max. reflow
temp.) and tin/lead (245 °C max. reflow temp.) soldering
Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device processes.

Package lead plating: Electrolytic plated Au over Ni.

ESD Rating: Class 1A
Value: Passes ≥ 250V to < 500V RoHs Compliance
Test: Human Body Model (HBM) This part is compliant with EU 2002/95/EC RoHS
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-A114 directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
ESD Rating: Class C3
Value: Passes ≥ 1000 V This product also has the following attributes:
Test: Charged Device Model (CDM) • Halogen Free (Chlorine, Bromine)
Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD22-C101 • Antimony Free
• TBBP-A (C15H12Br402) Free
MSL Rating • PFOS Free
MSL Rating: Level 3 • SVHC Free
Test: +260 °C convection reflow • Lead Free
Standard: JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020

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