AG604-86
InGaP HBT Gain Block
Product Information
Product Features
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DC – 6000 MHz
ISO & EPC compliant
+19.5 dBm P1dB at 900 MHz
+33 dBm OIP3 at 900 MHz
20.5 dB Gain at 900 MHz
Single Voltage Supply
SOT-86 SMT Package
Product Description
The AG604-86 is a general-purpose buffer amplifier that
offers high dynamic range in a low-cost surface-mount
package. Its robustness and ease of use make it an ideal
candidate for the core of any RFID reader application. It is
compliant with EPC and ISO standards. At 900 MHz, the
AG604-86 typically provides 20.5 dB of gain, +33 dBm
Output IP3, and +19.5 dBm P1dB. The device combines
dependable performance with consistent quality to maintain
MTTF values exceeding 100 years at mounting
temperatures of +85° C and is housed in a SOT-86
industry -standard SMT package.
The AG604-86 consists of Darlington pair amplifiers using
the high reliability InGaP/GaAs HBT technology process
technology and only requires DC-blocking capacitors, a
bias resistor, and an inductive RF choke for operation.
The broadband MMIC amplifier can be directly applied to
various current and next generation RFID technologies
such as EPC, ISO, ETSI, and ANSI. Their small size
makes them ideal for PCMCIA applications.
Functional Diagram
GND
4
RF In
1
3
RF Out
2
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Internally matched to 50
Ω
GND
Applications
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RFID: HF, UHF, microwave
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Readers
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Industrial
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Portable
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Handheld
Function
Input
Output/Bias
Ground
Pin No.
1
3
2, 4
Specifications
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain (900 MHz)
Gain (1900 MHz)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP3 (2)
Output IP2
Noise Figure
Device Voltage
Device Current
Thermal Resistance
Junction Temperature (3)
Typical Performance
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
V
mA
°C
/ W
°C
Min
DC
16.1
Typ
900
20.5
17.1
21
15
+19.4
+33.1
+44
3.5
5.16
75
Max
6000
18.1
Parameter
Frequency
S21
S11
S22
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
500
21.8
-19
-19
+19.4
+33.4
3.5
Typical
900
20.5
-21
-15
+19.4
+33.1
3.5
1900
17.1
-20
-12
+19.2
+33.1
3.7
2140
16.4
-18
-12
+19.2
+32.8
3.7
Test conditions: T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, R
bias
= 11.2
Ω,
50
Ω
System.
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Test conditions unless otherwise noted.
1. T = 25º C, Supply Voltage = +6 V, R
bias
= 11.2
Ω,
Frequency = 900 MHz, 50
Ω
System.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +2 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
3. The junction temperature ensures a minimum MTTF rating of 1 million hours of usage.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Voltage
RF Input Power (continuous)
Junction Temperature
Ordering Information
Part No.
AG604-86
AG604-86PCB
Rating
-40 to +85
°C
-55 to +125
°C
+7 V
+10 dBm
+250° C
Description
InGaP HBT Gain Block
700 – 2400 MHz Fully Assembled Eval. Board
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice
WJ Communications, Inc
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Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401
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FAX: 408-577- 6621
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e-mail: sales@wj.com
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Web site: www.wj.com
February 2004
WJCI [ WJ COMMUNICATION. INC. ]
