MAAMSS0001 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 870 MHz Features • • • • • V2 Functional Schematic Low Noise Figure Low Distortion Surface Mount Package Push-Pull Design Application Single Positive Supply Description M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0001 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC amplifier in a surface mount SOICN – 16 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 pushpull low distortion amplifier circuit. The device is ideally suited for use in CATV, DBS, and DTV applications where low noise figure, low distortion and high linearity are required. Pin Configuration PIN No. PIN Name Description 1 FB1 Feedback 1 2 RI1 RF Input 1 3 RI1 RF Input 1 4 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 6 RI2 RF Input 2 7 RI2 RF Input 2 Absolute Maximum 8 FB2 Feedback 2 9 N/C No Connection Input Power +20 dBm 10 GND Ground Operating Voltage +10 volts 11 RO2 RF Output 2 Operating Temperature o -40 C to +85 C 12 GND Ground Storage Temperature -65oC to +150oC 13 GND Ground 14 RO1 RF Output 1 15 GND Ground 16 GND Ground Ordering Information Part Number Package MAAMSS0001 SOICN-16 Plastic Package MAAMSS0001TR 7 inch, 1000 Piece Reel MAAMSS0001SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) Absolute Maximum Ratings 1 Parameter o 1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 1 North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300 Low Noise CATV Amplifier, 50 - 870 MHz MAAMSS0001 V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 870 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 ohms, Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13TR Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain dB 11.5 12.0 13.0 Gain Flatness dB 0.35 Input Return Loss dB dB dB 3.8 2.8 15 Output Return Loss dB 11 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone Composite Triple Beat, CTB 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/ Channel at the output Composite Second Order, CSO 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/ Channel at the output Cross modulation 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/ Channel at the output P1dB 400 MHz dBm 33 dBc -72.5 -70 dBc -75 -70 dBc -64 dBm 23 IDD mA 190 Noise Figure Test Conditions 50-150 MHz 150-870 MHz IP3 + 5 Volts 10 4.0 225 Handling Procedures The following precautions should be observed 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. M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 2 North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300 Low Noise CATV Amplifier, 50 - 870 MHz MAAMSS0001 Typical Performance Curves V2 Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz over Temperature Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature 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 0 250 500 750 0 1000 500 1000 Input Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature 2000 2500 3000 Output Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature 0 0 -5 -5 -40 °C +25 °C +85 °C -10 1500 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 -30 -40 °C +25 °C +85 °C -30 0 250 500 750 1000 0 250 Frequency (MHz) 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C 5 36 4 35 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 P (dBm) IN M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 0 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) 3 North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300 Low Noise CATV Amplifier, 50 - 870 MHz MAAMSS0001 Typical Performance Curves (continued) V2 Gain vs POUT at 400 MHz vs. Temperature 14 85°C 13 25°C -40°C 12 11 10 9 19 20 21 P 22 OUT 23 24 (dBm) SOICN-16 2 2. All dimensions shown as inches/mm. M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 4 North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300 Low Noise CATV Amplifier, 50 - 870 MHz MAAMSS0001 V2 Test Circuit Schematic C3 C5 text text +5V text text text text L1 C1 RF IN C7 text text T2 T1 RF OUT C8 text text text text text text C2 L2 +5V C4 C6 The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number ETN1-1-13TR. Recommended PCB Configuration with 0.031” thick FR4 Recommended Test Circuit Layout External Circuitry Parts List Qty M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01uF, 0603, SMT, 10% (C1-C8) 2 Inductor, 390 nH, 1008, SMT, 10% (L1, L2) 2 Balun, 1:1, M/A-COM, ETN1-1-13TR, SMT (T1, T2) 5 North America: Tel. 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