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Overview
UPC8106TB-E3-A from NEC is a silicon monolithic MMIC frequency up-converter IC designed for the transmitter stage of cellular and cordless telephones, operating from 0.4 to 2.0 GHz RF output with 100–400 MHz IF input, 2.7–5.5 V supply, 9 mA typical ICC, and featuring double-balanced mixer architecture for minimized carrier leakage.
For engineers reviewing the UPC8106TB-E3-A datasheet, UPC8106TB-E3-A pinout, UPC8106TB-E3-A application, or UPC8106TB-E3-A equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, real-world RF performance metrics (CG = 9 dB @ 0.9 GHz, OIP3 = +5.5 dBm), power-save control implementation, and validated alternatives for PHS/PDC/DCS1800 transceiver design.
Technical Context
The UPC8106TB-E3-A integrates a double-balanced mixer core fabricated on NEC's 20 GHz fT NESATTMIII silicon bipolar process with gold electrodes and silicon nitride passivation, enabling high reliability and uniformity in RF front-end operation. Its open-collector RF output requires external LC matching, while the PS pin enables digital power-save mode with 2 µs response time.
It operates with local oscillator input levels from −10 to 0 dBm into a high-impedance IF input, delivering conversion gain across 0.4–2.0 GHz while suppressing LO feedthrough (LO leakage < −30 dBm) and IF-to-RF leakage via symmetrical internal topology.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| RF Output Frequency | 0.4–2.0 GHz - supports PHS (1.9 GHz), PDC (0.9 GHz), DCS1800 (1.8 GHz) bands with external matching. |
| IF Input Frequency | 100–400 MHz - accepts baseband or low-IF signals from modulator stages without level-shifting. |
| Supply Voltage | 2.7–5.5 V - compatible with single-cell Li-ion (3.0 V nominal) and 3.3 V/5 V system rails. |
| Typical Circuit Current | 9 mA @ 3.0 V - enables low-power portable handset operation; drops to <10 µA in power-save mode. |
| Conversion Gain | 9 dB @ 0.9 GHz, 7 dB @ 1.9 GHz - provides net signal amplification before PA, reducing cascaded noise figure. |
| OIP3 | +5.5 dBm @ 0.9 GHz - ensures robust linearity for multi-tone TDMA transmission with low IM3 distortion. |
| Power-Save Response | 2.0 µs rise/fall - allows rapid TX burst gating in time-division systems without compromising settling. |
Pinout & Package
UPC8106TB-E3-A uses a 6-pin super minimold surface-mount package (2.1 × 1.25 × 0.9 mm), optimized for high-density RF layout with gold-plated terminals and silicon nitride passivation for corrosion resistance.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - IFinput | High-impedance IF signal input | Symmetrical double-balanced mixer input; accepts 100–400 MHz signals without DC biasing; suppresses spurious responses. |
| 2 - GND | Signal and power ground reference | Must connect to wide, low-inductance PCB ground plane to minimize oscillation risk and ensure stable RF performance. |
| 3 - LOinput | Local oscillator input | Accepts −10 to 0 dBm LO drive at 0.4–2.0 GHz; internal matching enables direct connection from VCO/PLL output. |
| 4 - PS | Power-save control input | Logic-level control: VCC enables full operation; GND reduces ICC to <10 µA for TX idle periods. |
| 5 - VCC | Positive supply rail | 2.7–5.5 V supply; requires local 100 pF bypass capacitor; shared bias with RF output collector node. |
| 6 - RFoutput | Open-collector RF output | High-impedance node requiring external LC matching network to 50 Ω; delivers up-converted signal to PA input. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Double-balanced mixer topology | Minimizes LO and IF feedthrough (<−30 dBm), improving spectral purity and easing filter requirements in TX chain. |
| Integrated power-save function | Digital PS pin enables fast (2 µs) current reduction to <10 µA, supporting burst-mode transmission in TDMA systems. |
| 20 GHz fT NESATTMIII process | Enables stable 2.0 GHz operation with high gain and linearity; gold interconnects and SiN passivation ensure long-term reliability. |
| 6-pin super minimold package | 2.1 × 1.25 mm footprint reduces board area vs. legacy T-suffix packages; compatible with standard SMT reflow profiles. |
| Low-current optimization | 9 mA typical ICC at 3.0 V - balances RF performance and battery life in handheld cordless/cellular handsets. |
Applications
| PHS Transmitter | PDC Base Station Module |
|---|---|
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Use Scenario: Personal Handy-phone System (1.9 GHz band) mobile handset up-conversion from 130 MHz IF to 1.9 GHz RF. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary up-converter in TX signal chain, translating modulated IF to final RF band prior to power amplification. Use Value: Delivers 7 dB conversion gain and +2.0 dBm OIP3 at 1.9 GHz, meeting PHS spectral mask and adjacent channel leakage requirements. |
Use Scenario: Japanese PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) base station remote radio head up-conversion from 240 MHz IF to 0.9 GHz RF. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-linearity up-converter in distributed antenna system (DAS) transmit path, operating continuously under controlled thermal conditions. Use Value: Achieves −30 dBc IM3 at −20 dBm IF input, enabling clean multi-channel PDC transmission without intermodulation distortion. |
| DCS1800 Handset | Wireless Test Equipment |
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Use Scenario: Dual-band GSM/DCS1800 handset TX path up-converting 130 MHz IF to 1.8 GHz DCS band. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Final-stage up-converter before PA driver, activated only during TX burst windows via PS pin control. Use Value: 2 µs power-save response allows precise alignment with TDMA slot timing, minimizing standby current drain. |
Use Scenario: Portable RF signal generator module generating calibrated 0.9–1.9 GHz test tones from baseband sources. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Programmable up-converter core in benchtop or field-deployable test instrumentation. Use Value: Stable conversion gain (±1 dB over 2.7–5.5 V) and predictable S-parameters enable traceable RF output calibration. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar frequency up-converter applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC8109TB-E3-A | 5 mA typical ICC (vs. 9 mA), lower OIP3 (+1.5 dBm @ 0.9 GHz), reduced conversion gain (6 dB vs. 9 dB) | Better suited for ultra-low-power battery-operated devices where linearity margin is relaxed | Select when TX duty cycle is low and power budget dominates over spectral purity. |
| UPC8172TB-E3-A | Wider RF range (0.8–2.5 GHz), higher OIP3 (+7.5 dBm @ 0.9 GHz), 9 mA ICC, but no PS pin | Supports broader multi-band infrastructure applications but lacks power-gating capability | Choose for fixed-installation equipment requiring extended frequency coverage and higher linearity without burst control. |
Compared with UPC8109TB-E3-A and UPC8172TB-E3-A, the UPC8106TB-E3-A uniquely balances mid-range current consumption (9 mA), strong linearity (+5.5 dBm OIP3), and integrated power-save control-making it optimal for portable TDMA transceivers needing both efficiency and spectral fidelity.
Availability
UPC8106TB-E3-A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for PHS handset design, PDC base station modules, DCS1800 transceiver development, and wireless test instrumentation requiring stable component supply and long-lifecycle support.
Supply support for UPC8106TB-E3-A includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
NEC Corporation was a Japanese multinational semiconductor and electronics manufacturer, known for pioneering RF MMIC processes including the 20 GHz fT NESATTMIII bipolar technology.
The UPC8106TB-E3-A belongs to NEC's µPC81xxTB series of silicon MMIC up-converters, engineered specifically for cost-sensitive, high-volume cellular and cordless telephone transmitter applications in the late 1990s–early 2000s.
FAQ
What is the recommended local oscillator input level for UPC8106TB-E3-A?
The UPC8106TB-E3-A specifies a recommended LO input power range of −10 to 0 dBm at the LOinput pin (Pin 3). Operation within this range ensures optimal conversion gain and linearity; exceeding 0 dBm may degrade OIP3 or cause compression, while below −10 dBm reduces SNR due to insufficient mixer drive. The UPC8106TB-E3-A datasheet confirms −5 dBm as the standard test condition for electrical characteristics.
Does UPC8106TB-E3-A require external matching components on the RF output?
Yes, UPC8106TB-E3-A features an open-collector RFoutput (Pin 6) that must be externally matched to 50 Ω using discrete LC networks. The datasheet provides three reference circuits (Test Circuit 1/2 and Application Circuit Example) with specific inductor and capacitor values for 0.9 GHz, 1.5 GHz, and 1.9 GHz operation. Without proper matching, RF output power and return loss degrade significantly - S22 improves from −10 dB (unmatched) to −20.9 dB (matched at 1.5 GHz) per measured data.
How does the PS pin function in UPC8106TB-E3-A?
The PS pin (Pin 4) controls power-save mode: applying VCC enables normal operation (ICC ≈ 9 mA), while grounding PS reduces ICC to <10 µA. This transition occurs with 2.0 µs rise/fall time, making UPC8106TB-E3-A suitable for TDMA burst transmission. The PS pin voltage threshold is not rail-to-rail - it toggles between full operation and deep sleep at logic-low (GND) and logic-high (VCC) states, with no intermediate bias required. This behavior is confirmed in the Pin Explanation section of the UPC8106TB-E3-A datasheet.
What is the maximum allowable supply voltage for UPC8106TB-E3-A?
The absolute maximum supply voltage for UPC8106TB-E3-A is 6.0 V applied to the VCC pin (Pin 5), as specified in the Absolute Maximum Ratings table. However, the recommended operating range is 2.7–5.5 V. Operating above 5.5 V risks permanent damage, while operation at 5.5 V increases ICC to 13.5 mA (max) and may reduce long-term reliability. All electrical characteristics (e.g., CG, OIP3) are guaranteed only within the 2.7–5.5 V range per the UPC8106TB-E3-A datasheet.
Is UPC8106TB-E3-A compatible with lead-free reflow soldering?
Yes, UPC8106TB-E3-A supports lead-free infrared reflow with a peak package temperature ≤235°C for ≤30 seconds at ≥210°C, per the Recommended Soldering Conditions section. The 6-pin super minimold package is qualified for IR35-00-3 profile. Wave soldering is also permitted (≤260°C for ≤10 s), but mixed soldering methods are prohibited. Post-reflow inspection should verify solder joint integrity, especially at the GND pad (Pin 2), which requires low-inductance connection for RF stability.
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