ALM-1812
GPS Filter-LNA-Filter Front-End Module
Data Sheet
Description
Avago Technologies ALM-1812 is a GPS front-end module
that combines a high-gain low-noise ampli er (LNA) with
GPS FBAR  lters. The LNA uses Avago Technologies pro-
prietary GaAs Enhancement-mode pHEMT process to
achieve high gain with very low noise  gure and high
linearity. Noise  gure distribution is very tightly controlled.
A CMOS-compatible shutdown pin is included either for
turning the LNA on/o , or for current adjustment. The
integrated  lter utilizes an Avago Technologies’ leading-
edge FBAR  lter for exceptional rejection at Cell/PCS-Band
frequencies.
The low noise  gure and high gain, coupled with low
current consumption make it suitable for use in critical low-
power GPS applications or during low-battery situations.
Component Image
Surface Mount 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.95 mm
3
12-lead MCOB
Features
 Very Low Noise Figure
 Exceptional Cell/PCS-Band rejection
 Low external component count
 Fully-matched at RF input and RF output
 Shutdown current: < 1 uA
 CMOS compatible shutdown pin (SD)
 ESD: > 3kV at RFin pin
 4.5 x 2.2 x 0.95 mm
3
size
 Adjustable bias current via single external
resistor/voltage
 Lead-free, Halogen free and meets MSL3
Speci cations (Typical performance @ 25°C)
At 1.575GHz, Vdd = 2.8V, Idd = 6.8mA
 Gain = 19.1 dB
 NF = 1.66 dB
 IIP3 = +2 dBm, IP1dB = -8 dBm
 S11 = -10 dB, S22 = -15 dB
 Cell-Band Rejection: > 90dBc
 PCS-Band Rejection: > 85dBc
Application
 GPS Front-end Module
Application Circuit
Note:
Package marking provides orientation and identi cation
“1812” = Product Code
“Y = Year of manufacture
“M” = Month of manufacture
“XXXX = Last 4 digit of lot number
Vdd
(pin 10)
Vsd
(pin 12)
NC
(pin 11)
Vsd
(pin 12)
Vdd
(pin 10)
NC
(pin 11)
Gnd
(pin 6)
Gnd
(pin 4)
Gnd
(pin 5)
Gnd
(pin 4)
Gnd
(pin 6)
Gnd
(pin 5)
NC (pin 7)
RF Out (pin 8)
NC (pin 9)
RF in (pin 3)
Gnd (pin 2)
NC (pin 1)
RF in (pin 3)
Gnd (pin 2)
NC (pin 1)
NC (pin 7)
RF Out (pin 8)
NC (pin 9)
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
1812
YMXXXX
RFin
RFout
+Vdd = 2.8V
VBias
RBias
L
RFin
RFout
+Vdd = 2.8V
VBias
RBias
L
2
Absolute Maximum Rating
[1]
T
A
= 25°C
Symbol Parameter Units Absolute Max.
Vdd Device Drain to Source Voltage
[2]
V 3.6
Idd Drain Current
[2]
mA 15
P
in,max
CW RF Input Power
(Vdd = 2.8V, Idd = 6mA)
dBm 13
P
diss
Total Power Dissipation
[4]
mW 54
T
L
Operating Temperature °C -40 to 85
T
j
Junction Temperature °C 150
T
STG
Storage Temperature °C -65 to 150
Thermal Resistance
[3]
(Vdd = 2.8 V, Idd = 6mA)
jc
= 82.1°C/W
Notes:
1. Operation of this device in excess of any of
these limits may cause permanent damage.
2. Assuming DC quiescent conditions.
3. Thermal resistance measured using Infra-Red
measurement technique.
4. Board (module belly) temperature TB is 25°C.
Derate 4.2 mW/°C for TB > 145.6°C.
Electrical Speci cations
T
A
= 25°C, Freq = 1.575GHz, measured on demo board
[1]
unless otherwise speci ed – Typical Performance
[1]
Table 1. Performance at Vdd = Vsd = 2.8V, Idd = 6.8mA (R2 = 3.9k Ohm, see Fig 1) nominal operating conditions
Symbol Parameter and Test Condition Units Min. Typ Max.
G Gain dB 16.5 19.1
NF Noise Figure dB 1.66 2.3
IP1dB Input 1dB Compressed Power dBm -8
IIP3
[2]
Input 3
rd
Order Intercept Point (2-tone @ Fc +/- 2.5MHz) dBm +2
S11 Input Return Loss dB -10
S22 Output Return Loss dB -15
S12 Reverse Isolation dB -30
Cell Band Rejection Relative to 1.575GHz @ 827.5MHz dBc 78 96.6
PCS Band Rejection Relative to 1.575GHz @ 1885MHz dBc 78 91.7
IP1dB
890MHz
Input 1dB gain compression interferer signal level at 890MHz dBm 29
IP1dB
1885MHz
Input 1dB gain compression interferer signal level at 1885MHz dBm 26
Idd Supply DC current at Shutdown (SD) voltage Vsd = 2.8V mA 6.8 11.5
Ish Shutdown Current @ VSD = 0V uA 0.5
Table 2. Performance at Vdd = Vsd = 1.8V, Idd = 4mA (R2 = 3.9k Ohm, see Fig 1) nominal operating conditions
Symbol Parameter and Test Condition Units Typ
G Gain dB 16.5
NF Noise Figure dB 1.9
IP1dB Input 1dB Compressed Power dBm -11
IIP3
[2]
Input 3
rd
Order Intercept Point (2-tone @ Fc +/- 2.5MHz) dBm -1
S11 Input Return Loss dB -9
S22 Output Return Loss dB -13
S12 Reverse Isolation dB -29
Cell Band Rejection Relative to 1.575GHz @ 827.5MHz dBc >90
PCS Band Rejection Relative to 1.575GHz @ 1885MHz dBc >85
IP1dB
890MHz
Input 1dB gain compression interferer signal level at 890MHz dBm 29
IP1dB
1885MHz
Input 1dB gain compression interferer signal level at 1885MHz dBm 26
Idd Supply DC current at Shutdown (SD) voltage Vsd = 1.8V mA 4
Ish Shutdown Current @ VSD = 0V uA 0.5
Notes:
1. Measurements at 1.575GHz obtained using schematic described in Figure 1 below.
2. 1.575GHz IIP3 test condition: F
RF1
= 1572.5 MHz, F
RF2
= 1577.5 MHz with input power of -20dBm per tone measured at the worst case side band.
3
Figure 1. Demoboard and application circuit components table
Circuit
Symbol Size Description
L1 0402 22 nH Inductor (Taiyo Yuden HK100522NJ-T)
L2 0402 1.5 nH Inductor (Taiyo Yuden HK10051N5S-T)
C1 0402 0.1 uF Capacitor (Kyocera CM05X5R104K10AH)
C2 0402 47 pF Capacitor (Kyocera CM05CH470J50AHF)
C3 0402 330 pF Capacitor (Kyocera CM05CH331J16AHF)
R1 0402 10 Ohms Resistor (KOA RK73B1ETTB100J )
R2 0402 3.9 kOhm Resistor (KOA RK73B1ETTB392J)
Avago
Oct 2008
VDD
GND
MAM
Technologies
SD
RFIN
RFOUT
GND
C3
R2
C2
L1
R1
SD_SL2_55
L2
C1
4321
RF Input
RF Output
DC Pin Configuration of 4-pin connector
Pins pointing
out of the page
1
2
3
4
Pins 1, 4 = GND
Pin 2 = Vdd Supply
Pin 3 = Shutdown (SD)

ALM-1812-TR1G

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Broadcom / Avago
Description:
RF Front End GPS LNA with Filter
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
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