MAAMSS0044 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Features • • • • • • • Functional Schematic Low Distortion Low Noise Figure Push Pull Design Single Positive Supply Lead-Free 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0044 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 Ω push-pull, low distortion, amplifier circuit. The device is ideally suited for use in CATV, FTTX, DBS, and HDTV applications where low noise figure and low distortion are required. Ordering Information Pin Configuration 3 Pin No. 1,2 Pin Name Description 1 4 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 N/C No Connection 4 N/C No Connection 5 N/C No Connection 6 RFIN1 RF Input 1 7 N/C No Connection Part Number Package MAAMSS0044 Bulk Packaging MAAMSS0044TR 1000 Piece Reel 8 N/C No Connection MAAMSS0044TR-3000 3000 Piece Reel 9 N/C No Connection Sample Board 50 - 1000 MHZ Tuning 10 RFIN2 RF Input 2 MAAMSS0044SMB 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 14 15 N/C N/C N/C No Connection No Connection No Connection 16 RFOUT2 RF Output 2 17 N/C No Connection 18 N/C No Connection 19 N/C No Connection 20 RFOUT1 RF Output 1 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 4. It is recommended, but not absolutely compulsory, that all No Connections (N/C) within the IC are connected to the ground on the printed circuit board. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0044 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1000 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 Ω, Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun MABACT0069 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 11 12.5 13.5 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.8 1.3 Noise Figure — dB — 3.7 5 Input Return Loss — dB — 15 — Output Return Loss — dB — 15 — Output IP2 400 MHz, +4 dBm output dBm — 75 — Output IP3 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +8 dBm output/tone dBm — 42 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 79 Channels, +34 dBmV / Channel at the output 77 Channels, +39 dBmV / Channel at the output dBc dBc — — -75 -65 -70 — Composite Second Order, CSO 79 Channels, +34 dBmV / Channel at the output 77 Channels, +39 dBmV / Channel at the output dBc dBc — — -85 -75 -80 — Cross modulation 79 Channels, +34 dBmV / Channel at the output 77 Channels, +39 dBmV / Channel at the output dBc dBc — — -75 -65 — — P1dB 400 MHz dBm — 24 — IDD +5 Volts mA — 225 280 Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +20 dBm Operating Voltage +10 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 8 Junction Temperature 150°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 7. These operating conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 8. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + Өjc * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN)) Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 39° C/W. a) For TC = 25°C, TJ = 69 °C @ 5 V, 225 mA b) For TC = 85°C, TJ = 129 °C @ 5 V, 225 mA 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 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0044 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz PCB Land Pattern Application Schematic Rev. V1 Parts List9 Component Value Package C1 - C4 0.01 µF 0402 C5 0.8 pF 0402 C6 1 pF 0402 C7 - C10 0.01 µF 0402 L1 5.6 nH 0402 L2 6.8 nH 0402 L3, L4 470 nH 1008 R1, R2 300 Ω 0402 9. The 1:1 Baluns, T1 &T2 are M/A-COM part number MABACT0069 Sample Board Lead Free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN† † 3 Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0044 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Gain vs. Frequency Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz 20 14 +25°C -40°C +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C 15 13 10 5 12 0 11 -5 10 -10 0 250 500 750 0 1000 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) Input Return Loss vs. Frequency Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 0 -5 -10 -10 -20 -15 -30 -20 +25°C -40°C +85°C -40 +25°C -40°C +85°C -25 -50 -30 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency 5 +25°C 4 3 2 1 0 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0044 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Composite Triple Beat, 79 Channels +34 dBm/channel Output Composite Triple Beat, 77 Channels +39 dBm/channel Output -60 -60 -65 -65 -70 -70 -75 -75 -80 -80 -85 -85 -90 -90 -95 -95 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 -100 0 100 Frequency (MHz) -60 -65 -65 -70 -70 -80 -80 -85 -85 -90 -90 -95 -95 -100 200 300 400 Frequency (MHz) 500 600 500 CSO_Low CSO_High -75 CSO_Low CSO_High 100 400 Composite Second Order Low and High, 77 Channels +39 dBm/channel Output -60 0 300 Frequency (MHz) Composite Second Order Low and High, 79 Channels +34 dBm/channel Output -75 200 600 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Frequency (MHz) 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.