MC13850: General Purpose Low-Noise Amplifier with Bypass Switch

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.

NXP® MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier Block Diagram
NXP® MC13850 Product Image
特性
  • 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 (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier with Bypass Switch (REV 1.0) PDF (3.2 MB) MC1385002 Dec 2010
Fact Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Low Noise Amplifiers Fact Sheet (REV 4) PDF (173.7 kB) RFLNAFS30 Dec 2014
Quick Reference Guides (4)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 1960 MHz (REV 0) PDF (165.7 kB) MC138501960QSG30 Nov 2010
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 470-860 MHz (REV 0) PDF (172.7 kB) MC13850470QSG30 Nov 2010
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 900 MHz (REV 0) PDF (167.4 kB) MC13850900QSG30 Nov 2010
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - High IP3 900 MHz (REV 0) PDF (172.3 kB) MC13850IP3900QSG30 Nov 2010
White Papers (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Practical Considerations for Low Noise Amplifier Design - White Paper (REV 0) PDF (318.8 kB) RFLNAWP24 May 2013
Ordering Information
ProductStatusFrequency Min (Min) (MHz)Frequency Max (Max) (MHz)Die TechnologyApplicationLNA Band Cellular ApplicationLNA Band SelectModesGain (Typ) (dB) @ f (MHz)Noise Figure (Typ) (dB) @ f (MHz)Input 3rd Order Intercept (Typ) (dBm) @ f (MHz)Input P1dB (Typ) (dBm) @ (MHz)Output Intercept Point (Typ) (dBm) @ f (MHz)Output Power (Typ) (dBm) @ f (MHz)Supply Current (Typ) (mA)Standby Current (Typ) (uA)Supply Voltage (Typ) (V)Supply Voltage (Min-Max) (V)Bypass Gain (dBm) @ f (MHz)Bypass Input 3rd Ord Intercept (Typ) (dBm) @ f (MHz)Biasing
MC13850-900EVKActive
MC13850-1960EVKActive
MC13850-2400EVKActive
MC13850EPR2End of Life4002500SiGe BiCMOSWLAN, UHF, TPMS, RKE, Smart Metering, PCS, LNAs, Cellular, CDMA, 900 MHz ISM, 2.4 GHz ISM900, 1960, 24002 IP3 Modes, Active, Bypass, Standby24.1 @ 470, 15 @ 19601.33 @ 470, 1.75 @ 1960-8 @ 470, 9.6 @ 1960-14.8 @ 470, -10.9 @ 196016.4 @ 470, 24.5 @ 19604.7, 9.922.72.3 to 3-6.9 @ 470, -3.5 @ 196027.7 @ 470, 23.6 @ 1960Internal
MC13850-470EVKNo Longer Manufactured
MC13850-900HEVKNo Longer Manufactured
Package Information
Package DescriptionOutline VersionPackingProduct StatusPart NumberChemical ContentRoHS / Pb FreeChina RoHS LookupMSLPPT (°C)
HARDWARE ONLYMPQ - 1 EACHPOQ - 1 EACHActiveMC13850-900EVKMC13850-900EVK.pdf
MPQ - 1 EACHPOQ - 1 EACHActiveMC13850-1960EVKMC13850-1960EVK.pdf
MPQ - 1 EACHPOQ - 1 EACHActiveMC13850-2400EVKMC13850-2400EVK.pdf
No Longer ManufacturedMC13850-470EVKMC13850-470EVK.pdfNot Available
No Longer ManufacturedMC13850-900HEVKMC13850-900HEVK.pdfNot Available
DFN-EP 8 2*2*0.6 P0.598ASA00223DMPQ - 3000 REELPOQ - 3000 BOXEnd of LifeMC13850EPR2MC13850EPR2.pdf3260
MC13850 Low Noise Amplifier with Bypass Switch MC13850
Low Noise Amplifiers Fact Sheet MMG20271H9
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 1960 MHz MC13850
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 470-860 MHz MC13850
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - 900 MHz MC13850
MC13850 Evaluation Board Quick Start - High IP3 900 MHz MC13850
Practical Considerations for Low Noise Amplifier Design - White Paper MMG20271H9
MC13850-900EVK.pdf MC13850
MC13850-1960EVK.pdf MC13850
MC13850-2400EVK.pdf MC13850
MC13850-470EVK.pdf MC13850
MC13850-900HEVK.pdf MC13850
98ASA00223D MC13852
MC13850EPR2.pdf MC13850