Overview
The BGU6005/N2 is a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) designed for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver applications. It is manufactured by NXP Semiconductors and is known for its high performance and compact design. This LNA covers the full GNSS L1 band, from 1559 MHz to 1610 MHz, making it suitable for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Compass (BeiDou) systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCC supply voltage | RF input AC coupled | - | 1.8 / 2.85 | - | V |
| ICC supply current | VI(ENABLE) ≥ 0.9 V | - | 5.2 / 5.7 | - | mA |
| Gp power gain | No jammer | - | 17 / 17.5 | - | dB |
| NF noise figure | No jammer | - | 0.85 | - | dB |
| Pi(1dB) input power at 1 dB gain compression | f = 1575 MHz, VCC = 1.8 V / 2.85 V | -9 / -6 | - | - | dBm |
| IP3i input third-order intercept point | f = 1575 MHz, VCC = 1.8 V / 2.85 V | 3 / 6 | - | - | dBm |
| Package | - | - | - | - | 6-pin XSON6 (SOT886) |
Key Features
- Covers the full GNSS L1 band from 1559 MHz to 1610 MHz.
- Low noise figure of 0.85 dB.
- High power gain of 17 to 17.5 dB.
- High input 1 dB compression point (Pi(1dB)) of -6 dBm at VCC = 2.85 V.
- High out-of-band IP3i of 6 dBm at VCC = 2.85 V.
- Supply voltage range from 1.5 V to 3.1 V.
- Low power-down mode current consumption of less than 2 μA.
- Optimized performance at low supply current of 5.2 mA.
- Integrated matching for the output.
- Requires only one external matching inductor and one external decoupling capacitor.
- Input and output DC decoupled.
- ESD protection on all pins (HBM > 2 kV).
- Integrated temperature stabilized bias for easy design.
- Small 6-pin leadless package (1 mm x 1.45 mm x 0.5 mm).
Applications
- Low Noise Amplifier for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and Compass (BeiDou) in various devices.
- Smartphones, feature phones, tablet PCs.
- Personal navigation devices, digital still cameras, digital video cameras.
- RF front-end modules, complete GPS chipset modules.
- Theft protection systems for laptops and ATMs.
Q & A
- What is the frequency range of the BGU6005/N2 LNA?
The BGU6005/N2 covers the full GNSS L1 band from 1559 MHz to 1610 MHz.
- What is the noise figure of the BGU6005/N2?
The noise figure is 0.85 dB.
- What is the power gain of the BGU6005/N2?
The power gain is 17 to 17.5 dB.
- What is the input 1 dB compression point (Pi(1dB)) of the BGU6005/N2?
The input 1 dB compression point is -9 dBm at VCC = 1.8 V and -6 dBm at VCC = 2.85 V.
- What is the supply voltage range of the BGU6005/N2?
The supply voltage range is from 1.5 V to 3.1 V.
- How much current does the BGU6005/N2 consume in power-down mode?
The current consumption in power-down mode is less than 2 μA.
- What kind of package does the BGU6005/N2 come in?
The BGU6005/N2 comes in a 6-pin XSON6 (SOT886) package.
- Does the BGU6005/N2 require external components for operation?
Yes, it requires one external matching inductor and one external decoupling capacitor.
- Does the BGU6005/N2 have ESD protection?
Yes, it has ESD protection on all pins (HBM > 2 kV).
- What are some common applications of the BGU6005/N2?
Common applications include smartphones, feature phones, tablet PCs, personal navigation devices, and RF front-end modules.
