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Features

 Frequency Range 1850MHz to 2050MHz  Internally Matched to 50 on All RF Ports  Analog Voltage Variable Attenuator with 3.3V Control Range  Bypass Mode of LNA for High Dynamic Range  Max Gain = 35dB min.  Noise Figure of 0.65dB Typical  Gain Control Range = 35dB  High IIP3 = 2dBm  Single +5V Supply  Small 16-Pin, 8.0mm x 8.0mm, Multi-Chip Module (MCM)

Applications

 Cellular Base station, Remote Radio Heads  Active Antenna Radios  3G, LTE Infrastructure  Low Noise, Variable Gain with High Linearity DS141218 Package Style: MCM 16-Pin, 8.0mm x 8.0mm RFLA1018Vari- able Gain Low Noise High Lin- earity Amplifier RFLA1018SR 7" Reel with 100 pieces RFLA1018SQ Sample Bag with 25 pieces RFLA1018TR7 7" Reel with 750 pieces RFLA1018TTR13 13" Reel with 2500 pieces RFLA1018PCK-410 1850MHz to 2050MHz PCBA with 5-piece sample bag

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support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Unit Supply Voltage +5.5 V DC Control Voltage +5.5 V DC DC Supply Current 400 mA Power Dissipation 2000 mW Max RF Input Power 27 dBm Operating Temperature (TCASE) -40 to +85 °C Storage Temperature -40 to +150 °C Max Junction Temperature (TJ)1 6 0 ° C ESD Rating (HBM) 1000 (Class 1C) V Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL3 Parameter Specification Unit ConditionMin. Typ. Max. High Gain Mode Data: 1920MHz to 1980MHz Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range 1920 1980 MHz Max Gain 36 38 dB Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Gain Flatness 0.75 1.1 dB Min. Gain 12 18.7 dB OIP3 38 dBm Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IIP3 3 dBm 32dB to 35dB Gain IIP3 6 dBm 30dB to 31dB Gain IIP3 8 dBm 25dB to 29dB Gain IIP3 9.5 dBm 18dB to 24dB Gain OP1dB (Max Gain) 25.5 dBm Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IP1dB -9.5 dBm 30dB to 35dB Gain IP1dB -1.5 dBm 18dB to 24dB Gain NF 0.65 dB Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Input Return Loss -25 dB Output Return Loss -18 dB Low Gain Mode Data: 1920MHz to 1980MHz Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range 1920 1980 MHz Max Gain 20.3 22 Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Gain Flatness 0.25 1.1 Min. Gain -4 3 dB OIP3 36 dBm (Max Gain)Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IIP3 19 dBm 16dB to17dB Gain IIP3 20.5 dBm 12dB to 15dB Gain IIP3 19 dBm 5dB to 11dB Gain IIP3 21 dBm 1dB to 4dB Gain Caution! ESD sensitive device. Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical perfor- mance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating condi- tions is not implied. The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended appli- cation circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice. RFMD Green: RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2002/95/EC, halogen free per IEC 61249-2-21, < 1000ppm each of antimony trioxide in polymeric materials and red phosphorus as a flame retardant, and <2% antimony in solder.

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Parameter Specification Unit ConditionMin. Typ. Max. Low Gain Mode Data: 1920MHz to 1980MHz (continued) Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit OP1dB 25.5 dBm Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IP1dB 8.5 dBm 16dB to 17dB Gain IP1dB 9.5 dBm 15dB Gain IP1dB 11 dBm 12dB to 14dB Gain IP1dB 11 dBm 5dB to 11dB Gain IP1dB 11 dBm 1dB to 4dB Gain NF 1.5 dB Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Input Return Loss -27 dB Output Return Loss -19 dB High Gain Mode Data: 1850MHz to 2050MHz Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range 1850 2050 Max Gain 38 Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Gain Range HG 11.7 38 OIP3 38 Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IIP3 2.9 32dB to 35dB Gain IIP3 6.0 30dB to 31dB Gain IIP3 9 25dB to 29dB Gain IIP3 10 18dB to 24dB Gain OP1dB 25 Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IP1dB -10.5 30dB to 35dB Gain IP1dB -1 18dB to 24dB Gain NF 0.6 Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Input Return Loss -18 Output Return Loss -8 Low Gain Mode Data: 1850MHz to 2050MHz Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Frequency Range 1850 2050 MHz Max Gain LG 22 Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Gain Range LG -2 22 OIP3 36 dB Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IIP3 19 dBm 16dB to 17dB Gain IIP3 21 dBm 12dB to 15dB Gain IIP3 19 dBm 5dB to 11dB Gain IIP3 20 dBm 1dB to 4dB Gain OP1dB 25 dBm Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V IP1dB 8 dBm 16dB to 17dB Gain IP1dB 9 dBm 15dB Gain IP1dB 10 dBm 12dB to 14dB Gain IP1dB 10.5 dBm 5dB to 11dB Gain IP1dB 11 dBm 1dB to 4dB Gain NF 1.5 dB Max Gain, Attenuation = Min, VVA_CV = 0V Input Return Loss -20 dB Output Return Loss -17 dB

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Parameter Specification Unit ConditionMin. Typ. Max. Power Supply Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Supply Voltage 4.75 5 5.25 V Gain Control Voltage 0 3.3 V Logic High 2 5 V Logic Low 0 1 V Thermal Resistance (R TH) 41.8 85°C at 5.25V Current Temp = 25°C, VCC = 5V, Standard Application Circuit Current 250 290 320 mA HG Mode Current 1 250 290 320 mA LG Mode1 Current 2 175 200 225 mA LG Mode2 Notes: 1. LG mode with 2nd LNA bypass VCC2 still applied 2. LG mode with 2nd LNA bypass VCC2 disabled

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Typical Performance 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 Gain Flatness (dB) Control Voltage (V) Gain Flatness verses Voltage Control Voltage verses Temperature (Low Gain Mode) -40°C 25°C 85°C 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 Gain Flatness (dB) Voltage Control (V) Gain Flatness verses Voltage Control Voltage verses Temperature (High Gain Mode) -40°C 25°C 85°C

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Typical Performance

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Typical Performance

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Wide Band Plots

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Evaluation Board Schematic 1920MHz to 1980MHz Application Circuit Note: Parts with * following the Reference Designator should not be populated on PCBA. Evaluation Board Build of Materials (BOM) Description Reference Designator Manufacturer Manufacturer’s P/N Evaluation Board DDI LA1018410(E) C4*, C7* Murata Electronics GRM155R71C104KA88D CONN, SMA, END LNCH, UNIV, HYB MNT, FLT J1-J2 HEILIND ELECTRONICS PER MAT-21-1038 RES, 0, 0402 R1-R2 Kamaya, Inc RMC1/16SJPTH CONN, HDR, ST, PLRZD, 9-PIN P1 ITW Pancon MPSS100-9-C RFLA1018 Module U1 RFMD RFLA1018 RF_IN RF_OUT GND GND VCC1 VCC1 VCC2 VCC2 VCC3 VCC3 DNI 0.1uFGND GND DNI 0.1uFGNDGND DNI 0.1uFGND GND 0.1uF GND 0.1uF GND SC_N SC_P SC_N SC_P GND GND GND VCC1 VCC3 RFIN1 SC_N3 GND2 GND4 VCC2 SC_P VEN_ID1 VEN_ID2 VVA_CV 9 GND 10 GND 11 RFOUT 12 LA1018 0.1uF GND VVA_CV VVA_CV GND GND GND GND GND GND VEN_ID2 VEN_ID1 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 HDR_9 9 9 CON9 VEN_ID1 VEN_ID2 GND 0ohm GND 0ohm

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Evaluation Board Assembly Drawing Truth Table Pin Names and Descriptions Pin Name Description 1R F I N RF Input; Internally 50 Matched and DC Blocked 2G N D Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground 3S C _ N Switch Control Line; See Truth Table 4G N D Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground 5V C C 2 VCC Supply, 10nF Decoupling Internal; Supply Voltage to 2nd Stage LNA; Disable VCC Supply in Bypass Mode to Save DC Current. 6S C _ P Switch Control Line; See Truth Table 7I D 1 / G N D Pin Grounded in Module 8I D 2 / G N D Pin Grounded in Module 9 VVA_CV Voltage Variable Attenuator Control Line; 0-3.3V Range; Max Gain is at 0V.

10 GND Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground

11 GND Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground

12 RFOUT RF Output Internally 50 Match and DC Blocked

13 GND Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground

14 VCC3 VCC Supply, 0.1uF Decoupling Internal. Supply Voltage to 3rd Stage Amplifier. 15 VCC1 VCC Supply, 0.1uF Decoupling Internal. Supply Voltage to 1st Stage LNA.

16 GND Connect to Low Inductance Path to Ground

SC_N SC_P High Gain 0 1 Low Gain 1 0 VCC3 VVA_CV SC_P SC_N VCC1 VCC2 GND LA1018-410(E) VEN_ID2 VEN_ID1 P1 C7C6C5C4 Trace width should be 14.25 milsTrace width should be 14.25 mils J1RF_IN Trace width should be 14.25 milsTrace width should be 14.25 mils J2RF_OUT R1R2

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Package Drawing Dimensions in millimeters Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances IO Pattern Label 8.000±0.100 8.000±0.100 0.440 Ref 1.340±0.075 A = 0.700 x 0.700 mm B = 5.800 x 5.800 mm A A A A AA A A A A A A AA A A 4x 3.550 2x 2.130 2x 0.710 2x 0.710 2x 2.130 4x 3.550 2x 2.130 2x 0.710 2x 0.710 0.000 0.000 2x 2.130 4x 3.550 4x 3.550

0.100 All Edges

12 x 0.720 16x 0.300 B VCC2 VCC3 VVA_CV VCC1 SC_N SC_P RFIN RF OUT ID1/GND ID2/GND GNDGND GND GND GND GND GND PIN1

support, contact RFMD at (+1) 336-678-5570 or customerservice@rfmd.com. Branding Diagram Dimensions in millimeters Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances LA1018 YYWW Trace Fill in the YYWW Notation with the Date Code Trace Code to be assigned by SubCon 8.000 8.000 Pin 1 Indicator YY = Year WW = Week