RoHS Compliant Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz MAAM-007724 V1 Features • • • • • • • • Functional Schematic Low Distortion Low Noise Figure Push Pull Design Single Positive Supply Lead-Free 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible RO1 text Description M/A-COM’s MAAM-007724 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC amplifier in a lead-free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN package. The MMIC design is configured as a pair of cascode PHEMT amplifiers for broadband performance. It is designed for integration in a 75-ohm push-pull, low distortion, amplifier circuit. The device is ideally suited for use in CATV, DBS, and HDTV applications where low noise figure and low distortion are required. Ordering Information N/C text N/C text N/C text RO2 text N/C N/C N/C N/C FB1 FB2 N/C N/C N/C N/C text text RI1 N/C text N/C text N/C text RI2 Pin Configuration 4 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 1 3 FB1 Feedback 1 Part Number Package 4 N/C No Connection MAAM-007724-TR1000 1000 piece reel 5 N/C No Connection MAAM-007724-TR3000 3000 piece reel 6 RI1 RF Input 1 MAAM-007724-000SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection No Connection 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 9 N/C 10 RI2 RF Input 2 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 FB2 Feedback 2 N/C No Connection No Connection Parameter Absolute Maximum 14 Input Power +20 dBm 15 N/C Operating Voltage +10 volts 16 RO2 RF Output 2 Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 17 N/C No Connection Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 18 N/C No Connection 19 N/C No Connection 20 RO1 RF Output 1 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 4. 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz MAAM-007724 V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1005 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 ohms Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 11.5 12.2 13.0 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.4 1.0 Noise Figure — dB — 3.3 4.0 Input VSWR — Ratio — 1.3:1 — Output VSWR — Ratio — 1.5:1 — Output IP3 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone dBm — 32 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Composite Second Order, CSO 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Cross modulation 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -73 -64 P1dB 400 MHz dBm — 24 — IDD +5 Volts mA — 190 225 Recommended Test Circuit Layout6 Test Circuit Schematic5 C3 R1 C5 +5V L1 text text text text C7 C1 C9 RF IN text text text text T1 T2 RF OUT C10 C2 C8 text text L2 +5V C4 C6 R2 5. The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number ETN1-1-13. External Circuitry Parts List Qty Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01 µF, 0603, SMT, 10% (C1-C8) 2 Capacitor, 2 pF, 0402, SMT, ± 0.25pF (C9-C10) 2 Inductor, 390 nH, 1008, SMT, 10% (L1, L2) 2 Balun, 1:1, M/A-COM, ETN1-1-13, SMT (T1,T2) 2 Resistor, 0 ohms, 0603, SMT (R1, R2) 6. Reference M/A-COM Application Note S2083 for recommended PCB configuration. R1 and R2 are 0 ohms. 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz MAAM-007724 V1 Typical Performance Curves Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz Gain 13.5 20 13.0 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 10.5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 0 200 400 600 800 0 1000 200 Frequency (MHz) 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C 36 5 35 4 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 -10 3 0 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 Pin (dBm) 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. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) • 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz MAAM-007724 V1 Typical Performance Curves (continued) Gain vs. POUT at 400 MHz 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 14 13 12 11 10 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) Lead-Free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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. • 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.