
2-348
RF2196
Rev A2 060918
Pin
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1GND
This pin is internally grounded to the die flag.
2VREG1
Power Down control for first stage. Regulated voltage supply for ampli-
fier bias. In Power Down mode, both VREG and VMODE need to be LOW
(<0.5V).
3MODE
For nominal operation (High Gain Mode), VMODE is set LOW. When set
HIGH, the driver and final are dynamically scaled to reduce the device
size and as a result to reduce idle current.
4VREG2
Power Down control for the second stage. Regulated voltage supply for
amplifier bias. In Power Down mode, both VREG and VMODE need to be
LOW (<0.5V).
5GND
Connect to ground plane via 15nH inductor. DC return for the second
stage bias circuit.
6NC
This pin has no internal bonding; therefore, this pin can be connected
to output pin 7, connected to the ground plane, or not connected. Slight
tuning of the output match may be required due to stray capacitance of
the pin.
7RF OUT
RF output and power supply for final stage. This is the unmatched col-
lector output of the second stage. A DC block is required following the
matching components. The biasing may be provided via a parallel L-C
set for resonance at the operating frequency of 1710MHz to 1910MHz.
It is important to select an inductor with very low DC resistance with a
1A current rating. Alternatively, shunt microstrip techniques are also
applicable and provide very low DC resistance. Low frequency bypass-
ing is required for stability.
8RF OUT
Same as pin 7.
See pin 7.
9GND
This pin is internally grounded to the die flag.
10
VCC
Supply for bias reference and control circuits. High frequency bypass-
ing may be necessary.
11
VCC1
Power supply for first stage and interstage match. Pins 11 and 12
should be connected by a common trace where the pins contact the
printed circuit board.
12
VCC1
Same as pin 11.
13
NC
It is recommended that these pins be connected to the ground plane for
improved isolation between RF IN (pin 16) and the VCC1 pins (pins 11
and 12).
14
NC
It is recommended that these pins be connected to the ground plane for
improved isolation between RF IN (pin 16) and the VCC1 pins (pins 11
and 12).
15
NC
It is recommended that these pins be connected to the ground plane for
improved isolation between RF IN (pin 16) and the VCC1 pins (pins 11
and 12).
16
RF IN
RF input. An external 15pF series capacitor is required as a DC block.
In addition, the matching circuit shown is required to improve input
VSWR.
Pkg
Base
GND
Ground connection. The backside of the package should be soldered to
a top side ground pad which is connected to the ground plane with mul-
tiple vias. The pad should have a short thermal path to the ground
plane.
RF OUT
From Bias
Network
VCC1
15 pF
RF IN
From
Bias
Stages
GND1
3.6 pF
TL