Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0003 V3 Features • • • • • Functional Schematic Low Distortion Low Noise Figure Push Pull Design Single Positive Supply 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN Package RO1 N/C text text N/C text N/C text RO2 text N/C N/C Description N/C N/C M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0003 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC amplifier in a 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. 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 Ordering Information 1 PIN No. PIN Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 FB1 Feedback 1 Part Number Package MAAMSS0003 Bulk Packaging 4 N/C No Connection MAAMSS0003TR 1000 piece reel 5 N/C No Connection MAAMSS0003SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 6 RI1 RF Input 1 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection No Connection 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 9 N/C 10 RI2 RF Input 2 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection Absolute Maximum 13 FB2 Feedback 2 Input Power +20 dBm 14 N/C No Connection Operating Voltage +10 volts 15 N/C No Connection Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 16 RO2 RF Output 2 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 Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter 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. 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. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. • 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. Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0003 V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1000 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 ohms Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13TR 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 160 190 225 Recommended Test Circuit Layout6 Test Circuit Schematic5 C3 C5 R1 +5V L1 text text text text text text C7 C1 C9 RF IN 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 ETN1-113TR. External Circuitry Parts List Qty Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01 uF, 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) 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. 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. • 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. Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0003 V3 Typical Performance Curves Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz Gain 20 13.5 13.0 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 10.5 0 200 400 600 800 0 1000 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Output Return Loss Input 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 200 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C 5 36 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. Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0003 V3 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) 4 mm FQFP-N 20 Lead 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.