MC13850|General Purpose LNA | NXP Semiconductors

Overview

The MC13850 is a cost-effective, high IP3 low-noise amplifier (LNA) with low noise figure. This is the leadless package version of the popular MBC13720 device. As with the MBC13720, this device is designed for general purpose RF applications, yet has excellent high frequency gain and noise figure. An integrated bypass switch is included to preserve high input intercept performance. The input and output match are external to allow maximum design flexibility. The LNA has two selectable IP3 modes, a bypass mode and a standby mode. The MC13850 is fabricated with an advanced RF BiCMOS process using the SiGe:C module and is packaged in the MLPD-8 leadless package.

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Features

RF input frequency = 400 to 2500 MHz
Gain: 21 dB at 470 MHz, 14.5 dB and 1960 MHz and 12 dB at 2.4 GHz in high IP3 mode
Input third order intercept point (IIP3): 10 dBm at 1960 MHz, 13 dBm at 2.4 GHz and -2.5 dBm at 860 MHz in high IP3 mode
Noise figure (NF): 1.6 dB at 860 MHz, 1.4 dB at 1960 MHz and 1.55 dB at 2400 MHz in low IP3 mode
Output 1 dB compression point (P1dB): 9 dBm at 470 MHz and 11.5 dBm at 1960 MHz in high IP3 mode
Selectable IP3 mode allows for running at the desired IP3 performance for a receiver's linearity requirements
Bypass mode has return losses comparable to active mode for use in systems with filters and duplexers
Bypass mode improves dynamic range in variable signal strength environments
Integrated logic-controlled standby mode with current drain < 1 µA
Total supply current: 5 mA at 2.7V in low IP3 mode and 10 mA in high IP3 mode. <10 µA in bypass mode
In a receiver system with 20% active mode and 80% bypass mode, the average current drain is 1 mA
On-chip bias sets the bias point
Bias stabilized for device and temperature variations
MLPD-8 leadless package with low parasitics
470–860, 900, 1900 and 2400 MHz application circuit evaluation boards with characterization data are available
Available in tape and reel packaging

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Features

RF input frequency = 400 to 2500 MHz
Gain: 21 dB at 470 MHz, 14.5 dB and 1960 MHz and 12 dB at 2.4 GHz in high IP3 mode
Input third order intercept point (IIP3): 10 dBm at 1960 MHz, 13 dBm at 2.4 GHz and -2.5 dBm at 860 MHz in high IP3 mode
Noise figure (NF): 1.6 dB at 860 MHz, 1.4 dB at 1960 MHz and 1.55 dB at 2400 MHz in low IP3 mode
Output 1 dB compression point (P1dB): 9 dBm at 470 MHz and 11.5 dBm at 1960 MHz in high IP3 mode
Selectable IP3 mode allows for running at the desired IP3 performance for a receiver's linearity requirements
Bypass mode has return losses comparable to active mode for use in systems with filters and duplexers
Bypass mode improves dynamic range in variable signal strength environments
Integrated logic-controlled standby mode with current drain < 1 µA
Total supply current: 5 mA at 2.7V in low IP3 mode and 10 mA in high IP3 mode. <10 µA in bypass mode
In a receiver system with 20% active mode and 80% bypass mode, the average current drain is 1 mA
On-chip bias sets the bias point
Bias stabilized for device and temperature variations
MLPD-8 leadless package with low parasitics
470–860, 900, 1900 and 2400 MHz application circuit evaluation boards with characterization data are available
Available in tape and reel packaging

Data Sheets

NXP^® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

NXP<sup>®</sup> MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

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NXP^® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram
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NXP^® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

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Evaluation Kits

Evaluation kits are available for this part to speed your design effort. These evaluation kits include a fully characterized evaluation board with data, circuit schematic, BOM and design information. Each evaluation kit is specific to an application frequency. For the MC13850 there are five evaluation kits available:

MC13850-470EVK for 470–860 MHz
MC13850-900EVK for 900 MHz
MC13850-900HEVK for higher IP3 at 900 MHz
MC13850-1960EVK for 1900 MHz
MC13850-2400EVK for 2400 MHz

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MC13850: General Purpose Low-Noise Amplifier with Bypass Switch ARCHIVED

Overview

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Features

NXP® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

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NXP® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

NXP® MC13850 Product Image

Evaluation Kits

NXP^® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

NXP^® MC13850 Product Image

NXP^® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram

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