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AN11086: BGU7003 LNA Application for GPS L2 Band

Application note for the NXP BGU7003 LNA optimized for the GPS L2 band (1.227 GHz), featuring circuit simulations, schematics, BOM, and performance test results.

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Overview

This application note provides design guidelines and performance analysis for the NXP BGU7003, a wideband low noise amplifier (LNA) housed in a SOT891 package, specifically tuned for the GPS L2 frequency band at 1.227 GHz. The document includes detailed ADS circuit simulations, an application schematic, PCB layout information, and a comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) using parts from Murata, Coilcraft, and Panasonic. It characterizes the evaluation board (EVB) performance, reporting typical results such as 16.4 dB power gain, 1.01 dB noise figure, and +11.15 dBm output IP3 at a 2.5 V supply. The note also discusses the device's logic-controlled enable function and switching times.

Use Cases

  • Mobile phones
  • Personal Navigation Devices (PND)
  • Personal Digital Assistants (PDA)
  • E-metering
  • Remote controllers
  • Satellite radio

Topics

BGU7003
LNA
GPS L2 band
Low Noise Amplifier
RF Design
ADS Simulation
SOT891
1.227 GHz
Evaluation Board

Referenced Parts

901-10110

Amphenol

9 2 J5 901-10110 Amphenol CON-SMA-1

BGU7003

NXP

The BGU7003 is a wideband low noise amplifier in a plastic, leadless 6 pin extremely thin small outline SOT891 package.

ERJ-2RKF1691X

Panasonic

15 1 R4 ERJ-2RKF1691X Panasonic - ECG 1.69 kΩ

ERJ-2RKF3601X

Panasonic

14 1 R2 ERJ-2RKF3601X Panasonic - ECG 3.6 kΩ

BGU7003

NXP

16 1 U1 BGU7003 NXP BGU7003

ERJ-2RKF1691X

Panasonic

15 1 R4 ERJ-2RKF1691X Panasonic - ECG 1.69 k

ERJ-2RKF3601X

Panasonic

14 1 R2 ERJ-2RKF3601X Panasonic - ECG 3.6 k

CON-2PIN

Molex

8 1 J2 90120-0762 Molex CON-2PIN

CON-3PIN

Molex

J3 90120-0763 Molex CON-3PIN

CON-3PIN

Molex

7 2 J1 90120-0763 Molex CON-3PIN

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