MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Features
Rev. V3
Functional Block Diagram
Low Noise Figure
Excellent Input Return Loss
Single Voltage Bias 3 V
Integrated Active Bias Circuit
Current Adjustable 20-80 mA with an
External Resistor
High Linearity, OIP3 > 34 dBm
Small Package: 2 mm PDFN-8LD
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAAL-010706 is a high dynamic range single
stage MMIC LNA with excellent linearity and low
noise figure designed for operation from 1.4 to 4.0
GHz. The LNA is packaged in an RoHS compliant
leadless 2 mm 8-lead PDFN package.
N/C
1
8
N/C
RFOUT
RFIN
RF GND
N/C
BIAS
FB
VBIAS
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
This MMIC has an integrated active bias circuit
allowing direct connection to +3 V voltage supply
and minimizing variation over temperature and
process. The bias current and gain can be set with
external resistors to allow the user to customize the
current and gain value to fit the application.
1
N/C
No Connection
2
RFIN
RF Input
3
RF GND
RF Ground
4
VBIAS
Bias Voltage
The MAAL-010706 offers less than 0.7 dB noise
figure, more than 34 dBm OIP3 and 20 dB input
return loss. The excellent input match, low noise
figure and high OIP3 along with the flexibility of
setting current and gain make this LNA ideal for 3G
and 4G cellular infrastructure applications.
5
FB
Feedback
6
N/C
No Connection
7
RFOUT
RF Output
8
N/C
No Connection
For optimum performance below 1.4 GHz the MAAL
-010705 is recommended. The MAAL-010706 and
MAAL-010705 share the package type and footprint.
Ordering Information 1,2
Part Number
Package
MAAL-010706-TR3000
tape and reel
MAAL-010706-001SMB
evaluation board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Electrical Specifications3: Freq = 1.85 GHz, Vd = 4 V, 25ºC, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
-
dB
16.0
17.5
-
Output IP3
Pout=5 dBm, Tone Spacing=1 MHz
dBm
-
34.5
-
Output P1dB
-
dBm
17.5
19
-
Input Return Loss
-
dB
-
21
-
Output Return Loss
-
dB
-
15
-
Noise Figure
-
dB
-
0.60
-
Total Current
IDQ=Id+IBias
mA
-
60
70
3. Vd and Vbias are connected together to +4 V, R3 = 300 ohms and R4 = 240 ohms, reference recommended schematic on page 8.
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5
Parameter
Absolute Max.
Supply Voltage
+5.5 V
Current
100 mA
Power Dissipation
600 mW
RF Input Power
20 dBm
Storage Temperature
-55 to +150 ºC
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 ºC
Junction Temperature
6
+150 ºC
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
class 1A devices.
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
6. Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 45 °C/W.
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over current)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
-5
-5
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
Id(mA)=80
-25
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Gain
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.6
2.7
Noise Figure
21
0.9
20
0.8
19
18
0.7
17
0.6
16
15
0.5
Id(mA)=20
14
13
12
Id(mA)=40
0.4
Id(mA)=60
0.3
Id(mA)=80
11
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
0.2
Id(mA)=80
10
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
0.1
0
1.4
OIP3
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
P1dB
40
20
38
19.5
36
34
19
32
18 5
18.5
30
28
26
24
Id(mA) = 60
18
Id = 80mA
16.5
Id(mA) = 80
16
Id = 40mA
17
Id(mA) = 40
20
Id = 20mA
17.5
Id(mA) = 20
22
16
14
1.75
Id = 60mA
18
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
2.1
1 75
1.75
18
1.8
1 85
1.85
19
1.9
1 95
1.95
2
2 05
2.05
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over R3)
Gain
Noise Figure & Fmin
0.9
22
21
0.8
20
19
0.7
18
0.6
17
0.5
16
0.4
15
14
R3(Ω)=56
13
R3(Ω)=300
12
R3(Ω)=10000
11
10
0.3
R3(Ω)=56
0.2
R3(Ω)=300
0.1
R3(Ω)=10000
0
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
OIP3
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
P1dB
36
20
19.5
35
19
34
18.5
18
33
32
300Ω
17.5
10KΩ
17
R3(Ω)=300
16.5
56Ω
31
R3(Ω)=56
R3(Ω)=10000
16
1.75
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
30
1.75
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
2.1
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over temperature)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
-5
-5
85°C
25°C
-10
-10
-40°C
-15
-15
-20
-20
85°C
25°C
-40°C
-25
-25
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
1.4
2.7
Gain
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Noise Figure
21
1.2
20
1.1
19
1
18
0.9
17
0.8
0.7
16
0.6
15
14
13
12
85°C
0.5
25°C
0.4
-40°C
0.3
+85°C
+25°C
0.2
11
-40°C
0.1
10
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
0
2.7
OIP3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
0
10
20
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
P1dB
38
22
37
21
36
35
20
34
33
19
32
18
31
30
-40°C
29
+25°C
28
+85°C
17
16
27
26
15
25
14
24
1.75
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
2.1
-40 -30 -20 -10
30
40
50
60
70
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90
MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 3 V
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
Id(mA)=20
-5
Id(mA)=20
-5
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
-10
Id(mA)=60
-10
Id(mA)=80
-15
-15
-20
-20
Id(mA)=80
(
)
-25
-25
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Gain
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Noise Figure
21
0.9
20
0.8
19
0.7
18
17
0.6
16
15
Id(mA)=20
14
Id(mA)=40
13
Id(mA)=60
12
Id(mA)=80
0.5
0.4
Id(mA)=20
0.3
Id(mA)=40
11
0.2
10
0.1
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
0
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
OIP3
2
2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
P1dB
40
18
38
36
17.5
34
32
17
30
16.5
28
26
16
24
Id(mA) = 20
22
15.5
Id(mA) = 40
20
15
Id(mA) = 60
18
Id(mA) = 80
16
14.5
14
1.75
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
2.1
14
1.75
1.8
1.85
1.9
1.95
2
2.05
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
S-Parameters7: 4 V
Reverse Isolation
Gain
22
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
-20
-22
-24
-26
-28
-30
-32
-34
-36
-38
-40
-42
-44
-46
-48
-50
20
18
16
p1
14
p1
12
p2
10
8
DB(|S(2,1)|)[X,3]
6
DB(GMax())[X,3]
4
2
0
Output Return Loss
2
2.25 2.5 2.75
3
3.25 3.5 3.75
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
Input Return Loss
S22
1.0
Swp Max
4 GHz
2.6
2.8
3
3.2
3.4
3.6
3.8
S11
Swp Max
4 GHz
0.
2.
2.
0
0
0.
6
0.8
1.4
4
1.0
1.25 1.5 1.75
0.8
1
6
0.25 0.5 0.75
4
0
0.
4
4.
0.
3.
3.
0
0
0
4.
5.0
5.0
0.
2
0.
2
.0
.0
10 .0
5.0
4 .0
.0
-2
-1. 0
-0. 8
Swp Min
1.4 GHz
-0
.6
-2
-1. 0
-0. 8
.6
3.0
.4
.0
-3
-0
2 .0
1. 0
0 .8
0. 6
0 .2
0
1 0.0
5.0
4 .0
3.0
2 .0
1.0
0 .8
0. 6
0
0. 4
.0
0.4
0
-4
-0
Swp Min
1.4 GHz
7. S-Parameters files are available for download at macomtech.com.
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-3
-5.
4.0 GHz
.0
4
0
.
4.0 GHz
-4
-0
-
0.2
-5.
0
-
1.4 GHz
-10 .
1.4 GHz
2
0.
1 0 .0
0
0.2
10 .0
- 10 .
0
4
MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Evaluation Board
Vd
RFOUT
RFIN
10mil Rogers4350
GND
VBias
Component Values
Schematic
Vs
VBias
Vd
C10
C13
R4
RFIN
C7
L2
C1
C12
RFOUT
R3
C8
L1
BIAS
C9
VBIAS and VD are separate connections on the
evaluation board to give the option of varying I D
without changing R4. They can be connected
together to a single voltage supply during the
measurement and in the final layout
implementation of the PCB. If two different voltage
supplies are used then apply VD first and then VBIAS
to turn on the LNA. To turn off the LNA disconnect
VBIAS first and then VD. R3 is varied to obtain
different levels of gain. R4 is varied to change the
drain current ID.
Component
Value
Package
C1, C12
100 pF
0402
C8, C10, C7
10 nF
0402
C9
5.6 pF
0402
C13
100 µF
Tantalum, Size D
L1
8.2 nH
0402
L2
3.6 nH
0402
R3
300 Ω
0402
R4
240 Ω
0402
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
Lead-Free 2 mm 8-Lead PDFN†
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
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MAAL-010706
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
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