RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 5.7 - 5.9 GHz MAAP-007899 V3P Features Block Diagram • Ideal for 802.11a MESH and Access Point, 5.8 GHz WiMax, and other Linear Applications • Linear Pout: 20 dBm (802.11a Signal, 3% EVM) • IP1dB: +28 dBm Typical • Small Signal Gain: 23 dB Typical • EVM: 3% at 20 dBm Linear (OFDM) POUT • 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 MAAP-007899 RF power amplifier is a three stage GaAs MMIC designed specifically for 5.7-5.9 GHz WiMax 802.16 and 802.11a applications. The power amplifier maintains high linearity under OFDM modulation. The MAAP-007899 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 Part Number Pin Configuration Pin Pin Name Description 1 VCS Bias Supply Voltage 2 N/C No Connection 3 RFIN RF Input 4 N/C No Connect 5 N/C No Connect 6 VEN Power Enable 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection 9 N/C No Connection 10 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 11 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 12 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply 13 N/C No Connection 14 VCC2 2nd Stage Supply 15 N/C No Connection 16 VCC1 1 Package MAAP-007899-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAAP-007899-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAP-007899-001SMB Sample Test Board 5.7 - 5.9 GHz 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 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. This PRELIMINARY Data Sheet contains information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for development. Performance is based on simulated results or target specifications. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * 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 5.7 - 5.9 GHz MAAP-007899 V3P Electrical Specifications: TA = +25 °C, VCC = 5.0 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max. GHz 5.7 — 5.9 Gain 5.8 GHz dB — 23 — Gain Flatness 5.7 to 5.9 GHz dB — ±0.25 — Input Return Loss 5.8 GHz dB — 13 — Output Return Loss 5.8 GHz dB — 9 — Output P1dB 5.8 GHz dBm — 28 — EVM 3 POUT = 20 dBm, 5.8 GHz OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps % — 3 — V — 5 — Device / Supply Voltage Enable Voltage VEN IEN (for ICQ = 350 mA) V mA — — 5 9 — — Active Supply Current POUT = 20 dBm mA — 475 — 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 +5.5 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. Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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 5.7 - 5.9 GHz MAAP-007899 V3P External Parts List 9 Application Schematic Component Value Case Size Manufacturer C1 0.5 pF 0402 Murata C2 0.1 pF 0402 Murata C3 3.0 pF 0402 Murata C4, C5 0.2 pF 0402 Murata C6 100 pF 0402 Murata C7 10 pF 0402 Murata C8, C9, C10 5 pF 0402 Murata 0402 Murata C11, C12, C13, C14 Sample Board 6,7,8 0.1 µF 10 C15, C16, C17, C18 3.3 µF 0805 AVX C19 10 µF 1206 AVX L1 2.55 nH 0906 3L Coilcraft R1 220 Ohm 10 0402 KOA TL1 1.43 mm (L) 0.38 mm (W) - - TL2 1.31 mm (L) 0.38 mm (W) - - TL3 6.1 mm (L) 0.38 mm (W) - - TL4 5.9 mm (L) 0.38 mm (W) - - C19 C16 C17 C18 C15 C14 C12 C13 C11 C10 C7 C8 Jumper C5 L1 C9 C3 Jumper C4 C1 C2 RFIN R1 C6 9. TL1, TL4 (L) defined from package edge to component edge TL2, TL3 (L) defined from component edge to component edge. 10. For Ven = 5V RFOUT 6. PCB Material FR406 - 50 Ohm Line = 0.37 mm (W) 7. Ven voltage supplied through DC Connector silkscreen VEN2. 8. Turn on sequence: Supply 5 V to VCC Supply 5 V to VEN2 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 5.7 - 5.9 GHz MAAP-007899 V3P Typical Performance Curves: VCC = 5 V, VEN = 5 V, +25°C Gain S11 25 -10 24 -12 23 -14 22 -16 21 -18 20 5.50 5.60 5.70 5.80 5.90 6.00 -20 5.50 5.60 5.70 Frequency (GHz) 5.80 5.90 6.00 Frequency (GHz) EVM S22 10 0 9 8 -5 5.7 Ghz 5.8 GHz 5.9 GHz 7 6 -10 5 4 -15 3 2 -20 1 -25 5.50 0 5.60 5.70 5.80 5.90 6.00 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 Channel Power (dBm) Frequency (GHz) EVM vs. Temperature @ 5.8 GHz P1dB 24 10 9 21 8 7 18 6 -20 C 25 C 85 C 5 15 4 5.7 GHz 5.8 GHz 5.9 GHz 3 12 2 1 9 0 11 4 14 17 19 22 25 27 30 33 Output Power (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. 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 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.