RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 3.3 – 3.8 GHz MAAPSS0104 V1 Features Block Diagram • Ideal for WiMax, MESH Network, and Linear Applications • P1dB: +32 dBm Typical • Small Signal Gain: 32 dB Typical • EVM: 2.5% at 26 dBm Linear (OFDM) POUT • Integrated Detector • Lead-Free 4 mm 16 lead PQFN Package • 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper • Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound • RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description M/A-COM’s MAAPSS0104 RF power amplifier is a three stage GaAs MMIC which exhibits high gain and linearity performance in a lead-free 4 mm 16lead PQFN surface mount plastic package. This product is designed for the 3.5 GHz IEEE 802.16 / WiMax band. The MAAPSS0104 also features an integrated power detector. The MAAPSS0104 is fabricated using a high reliability GaAs HBT process to realize low current and high power functionality. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package MAAPSS0104TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAPSS0104SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 VCS Bias Supply Voltage 2 N/C No Connect 3 RFIN RF Input 4 N/C No Connect 5 VEN1 Power Enable 6 VEN2 Power Enable 7 VEN3 Power Enable 8 DETOUT Detector Output 9 DETIN Detector Input 10 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 11 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 12 N/C No Connect 13 N/C No Connect 14 VCC2 2nd Stage Supply 15 N/C No Connect 16 VCC1 17 Paddle 1st Stage Supply 2 RF & DC Ground 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 3.3 – 3.8 GHz MAAPSS0104 V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25 °C, VCC = 5.0 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 3.5 GHz dB 29 32 — Gain Flatness 3.3 - 3.8 GHz dB — ±1 — Input Return Loss 3.3 - 3.8 GHz dB — 10 — Output Return Loss 3.3 - 3.8 GHz dB — 7 — Output P1dB 3.5 GHz dBm — 32 — EVM 3 3.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps % — 2.5 — Enable Voltage VEN V — 3 — Device / Supply Voltage 3.3 - 3.8 GHz V — 5 — Quiescent Current Operating Current 3.5 GHz, No RF 3.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm mA mA — — 250 600 — 700 PAE 3.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm CW % — 14 — Detector Output Range 3.5 GHz, POUT = 14 - 28 dBm, OFDM V — 0.5 - 2.0 — Thermal Resistance @ 85°C package paddle temperature °C/W — 25 — 3. Includes system EVM of 0.8%. Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power + 5 dBm Operating Supply Voltage +6.0 Volts Operating Control Voltage +3.6 Volts Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Channel Temperature +150 °C Storage Temperature -40 °C to +150 °C 4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these devices. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 3.3 – 3.8 GHz Application Schematic Sample Board6 MAAPSS0104 V1 External Parts List Component Value Case Size Manufacturer C1, C7, C10, C13, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19 1000 pF 0402 Murata C2 1.2 pF 0402 Johanson C3 5.6 pF 0402 Murata C4 1.8 pF 0402 Murata C5 3.3 µF 1206 Kemet C6, C9 15 pF 0402 Murata C8, C11, C12 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C14 1.5 pF 0603 ATC 600S C20 0.5 pF 0402 Murata L1 30 nH 0402 Coilcraft L2 9.5 nH 0402 Coilcraft L3 15 nH 0402 Coilcraft R1 0Ω 0402 - R2 10.2 Ω 0402 - R3 39 Ω 0402 - R4 100 kΩ 0402 - TL1 3.5 mm (L) 0.37 mm (W) - - TL2 1 mm (L) 0.37 mm (W) - - TL3 0.8 mm inc. Taper (L) - - 6. PCB Material FR4 - 50 W Line = 0.37 mm (W) 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 3.3 – 3.8 GHz MAAPSS0104 V1 Typical Performance Curves: Over Temperature Gain S11 0 40 -5 35 -10 -15 30 -20 +25°C -40°C +85°C 25 +25°C -40°C +85°C -25 20 3.30 3.40 3.50 3.60 3.70 3.80 -30 3.30 3.40 3.50 3.60 3.70 3.80 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) S22 OIP3 50 0 -5 40 -10 30 -15 20 +25°C -40°C +85°C -20 +25°C -40°C +85°C 10 -25 0 -30 3.30 3.40 3.50 3.60 3.70 3.80 14 18 22 26 30 34 Output Power (dBm) Frequency (GHz) P1dB Current 36 1.8 34 1.5 32 1.2 30 0.9 28 +25ºC -40ºC +85ºC 0.6 +25°C -40°C +85°C 26 0.3 24 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Output Power (dBm) 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Output Power (dBm) • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 3.3 – 3.8 GHz MAAPSS0104 V1 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C EVM VDET 1.4 8 7 1.2 3.3 GHz EVM 3.4 GHz EVM 6 1.0 3.5 GHz EVM 5 3.6 GHz EVM 0.80 4 0.60 3 0.40 2 0.20 1 0 0.0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 10 Channel Power (dBm) 15 20 25 30 Channel Power (dBm) Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 5 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.