an AMP company Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz AM50-0006 Features • • • • • • V2.00 SOT-26 Low Noise Figure: 1.6 dB High Input IP3: -6 dBm at 3 V, 6.5 mA bias High Gain: 18 dB Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC Low Cost SOT-26 Miniature Plastic Package Adjustable current: 3 to 20 mA with an external resistor .114 ±.008 2,9 ±0,2 .075 ±.008 1,90 ±0,2 .063 +.008 -.004 1,60 +0.20 -0.10 Description M/A-COMs AM50-0006 is a high dynamic range, GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a low cost, SOT-26 miniature surface mount, plastic package. It employs external input matching to obtain optimum noise figure performance and operating frequency flexibility. The AM50-0006 also features flexible biasing to control the current consumption vs. dynamic range trade-off. The AM50-0006 can operate from any positive supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its current can be controlled over a range of 3 mA to 20 mA with an external resistor. The AM50-0006 is ideally suited for use where low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range, and low power consumption are required. Typical applications include receiver front ends in PDC1500, DCS-1800, DCS-1900, PHS and other PCN/PCS applications. It is also useful as a gain block, buffer, driver and IF amplifier in both fixed and portable PDC, PHS, and PCN/PCS systems. The AM50-0006 is fabricated using a low-cost 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance reliability. The AM50-0006 is 100% RF tested to ensure performance specification compliance. 02XY PIN # 1 .110 ±.008 2,80 ±0,2 +.008 .043 -.004 1,10+0.20 -0.10 .002 ±.002 0,05 ±0,05 .031+.004 -.007 0,79 +0.10 -0.18 +.004 .006 -.002 .016 +.004 -.002 .008 MIN 0,20 MIN +0.10 0,15 -0.05 0,40 +0.10 -0.05 Ordering Information Part Number Package AM50-0006 SOT-26 Plastic Package AM50-0006TR Forward Tape and Reel* AM50-0006PDC 1400-1520 MHz Designers Kit AM50-0006PCS 1700-2000 MHz Designers Kit * If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part number assignment. Electrical Specifications : TA=+25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, PIN = - 30 dBm 1 Parameter Test Conditions Units Gain VDD = 3 Volts dB Noise Figure VDD = 3 Volts dB 1500 MHz 1900 MHz Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. 15 18 20 15 17.5 20 1.60 2.00 1.65 2.00 Input VSWR 2.2:1 1.5:1 Output VSWR 1.5:1 1.5:1 Output 1 dB Compression VDD = 3 Volts dBm 1 0 Input IP3 VDD = 3 Volts dBm -5.0 -6.0 dB 35 35 Reverse Isolation Drain current VDD = 3 Volts mA 4.5 1. Using external 120 Ω resistor. See functional block diagrams on pages 2 and 5. 6.5 10 Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. M/A-COM, Inc. North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ 4.5 6.5 10 1 Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Absolute Maximum VDD Pin No. Pin Name 1 GND +10 VDC Input Power Current 2 +17 dBm 2 30 mA 3 V2.00 Pin Configuration 1 Description RF and DC Ground Rext External Current Control Cext By-Pass Capacitor Channel Temperature +150°C 3 IN RF Input of the Amplifier Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 4 VDD Positive Supply Voltage 5 GND RF and DC Ground 6 OUT RF Output of the Amplifier -65°C to +150°C 1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. 2. When pin #2 is used to increase current. (See note 5.) 3. Thermal resistance (θjc) = +150°C/W. Storage Temperature Input Reflection Coefficient 1700-2000 MHz Operation Functional Block Diagram For 1700-2000 MHz Operation V Γin 2000 MHz Γin (mag) 0.699 0.674 0.649 Part RF OUT 6 1,5 2 C3 R1 (See note 5) Recommended PCB Configuration For 1700-2000 MHz Operation Layout View RF OUT PIN # 1 38.68 ° 29.27 Value Purpose C1 47 pF DC Block C2 470 pF By-Pass L1 2.7 nH Tuning L2 22 nH RF Choke R1 See Note 5 Current control C3 470 pF By-Pass ° 4. All external circuitry parts are readily available, low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.). 5. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. For IDD ~ 5 mA, R1 = 150 ohms; IDD ~ 6.5 mA, R1 = 120 ohms; IDD ~ 20 mA, R1 = 27 ohms. Cross Section View U1 C3 ° 48.47 4 4 TRL L1 R1 1850 MHz External Circuitry Parts List For 1700-2000 MHz Operation C2 3 RF IN 1700 MHz Γin (ang) DD L2 C1 Freq. RF Traces + Components L2 RF Ground DC Routing L1 TRL C2 V C1 RF IN 2 Customer Defined DD The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50 Ω lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an FR-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008 (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 Ω line width of 0.015 (0.38 mm). The recommended RF metalization is 1 ounce copper. Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ M/A-COM, Inc. Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 V2.00 Typical 1700-2000 MHz Performance Data (when matched at input with Γin, see page 2) Test Conditions: TA= +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, unless otherwise specified. GAIN vs. FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 vs. FREQUENCY 22 20 5V , 20m A 3V,6.5mA 5 Input IP3 (dBm) Gain (dB) 10 5V,20mA 18 16 3V,5mA 0 3V , 6.5m A -5 14 12 3V, 5mA -1 0 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.8 Frequency (GHz) VSWR vs. FREQUENCY (Bias = 3V, 6.5mA) 3.0 2.5 2.5 Output 2.0 VSWR Noise Figure (dB) 2.0 F r e q u e n c y (G H z ) NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY (Bias = 3V, 6.5mA) 2.0 Input 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) OUTPUT P1dB vs. FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 vs. DRAIN CURRENT (Freq. = 1900 MHz) 15.0 10 5V, 20mA 10.0 Input IP3 (dBm) 1 dB Compression (dBm) 1.9 3V, 6.5mA 5.0 0.0 3V, 5mA -5.0 1.7 1.8 1.9 5 5V 0 3V -5 -1 0 2.0 5 10 Frequency (GHz) M/A-COM, Inc. North America: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ 15 20 D r a in C u r r e n t (m A) Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ 3 Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 V2.00 Typical 1700-2000 MHz Performance Data cont. (when matched at input with Γin, see page 2) Test Conditions: Bias = 3V, 6.5 mA, Z0 = 50 Ω, unless otherwise specified. GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE NOISE FIGURE vs. TEMPERATURE 3.0 22 -40°C 18 16 +25°C 14 + 85°C 2.5 Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) 20 +85°C 2.0 + 25°C 1.5 1.0 -40°C 0.5 12 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 F r e q u e n c y (G H z ) Frequency (GHz) Designers Kit AM50-0006PCS The AM50-0006 Designer's Kit allows for immediate evaluation of M/A-COM's AM50-0006 tuned for 1700-2000 MHz operation. The Designers Kit includes an AM50-0006, an evaluation board, and a floppy disk containing typical performance data and a DXF files of the recommended PCB layouts. The evaluation board consists of the recommended external surface mount circuitry, RF connectors, and a DC multi-pin connector, all mounted to a multi-layer FR-4 PCB. The AM50-0006PCS evaluation PCB is illustrated below with all functional ports labeled. Evaluation PCB + RF Connector Losses Port Reference Approximate RF Loss LNA Input 0.15 dB @ 1.90 GHz LNA Output 0.15 dB @ 1.90 GHz The DC connector on the Designers Kit PCB allows convenient DC line access. This is accomplished by of the one or more of the following methods: 1. A mating female multi-pin connector (Newark Electronics Stock # 46F-4658, not included). 2. Wires soldered to the necessary pins (not included). 3. Clip leads (not included). AM50-0006PCS EVALUATION BOARD 4 Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ M/A-COM, Inc. Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Absolute Maximum VDD +10 VDC Input Power Current Pin No. Pin Name 1 GND 2 +17 dBm 2 30 mA 3 V2.00 Pin Configuration 1 Description RF and DC Ground Rext External Current Control Cext By-Pass Capacitor Channel Temperature +150°C 3 IN RF Input of the Amplifier Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 4 VDD Positive Supply Voltage 5 GND RF and DC Ground 6 OUT RF Output of the Amplifier -65°C to +150°C 1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. 2. When pin #2 is used to increase current. (See note 5.) 3. Thermal resistance (θjc) = +150°C/W. Storage Temperature External Circuitry Parts List For 1400-1520 MHz Operation Functional Block Diagram For 1400-1520 MHz Operation V 4 DD L3 C2 L2 C1 4 L1 3 6 RF IN RF OUT 1,5 Value Purpose C1 47 pF DC Block C2 470 pF By-Pass L1 10 nH Tuning L2 3.9 nH Tuning L3 22 nH RF Choke R1 See Note 5 Current control C3 470 pF By-Pass 4. All external circuitry parts are readily available, low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.). 5. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. For IDD ~ 5 mA, R1 = 150 ohms; IDD ~ 6.5 mA, R1 = 120 ohms; IDD ~ 20 mA, R1 = 27 ohms. 2 C3 R1 (see note 5) Part Recommended PCB Configuration For 1400-1520 MHz Operation Layout View Cross Section View RF OUT Pin #1 RF Traces + Components C3 RF Ground R1 DC Routing L3 Customer Defined L2 C2 L1 VDD C1 The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50 Ω lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an FR-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008 (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 Ω line width of 0.015 (0.38 mm). The recommended RF metalization is 1 ounce copper. RF IN M/A-COM, Inc. North America: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ 5 Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 V2.00 Typical 1400-1520 MHz Performance Data (when matched as shown on page 5) Test Conditions: TA= +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, unless otherwise specified. GAIN vs. FREQUENCY INPUT IP3 vs. FREQUENCY 10 22 20 5 Gain (dB) Input IP3 (dBm) 5V, 20mA 18 16 3V, 6.5mA 5V,20mA 0 -5 14 3V,5mA 3V, 5mA 12 -10 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 1.35 1.40 Frequency (GHz) 1.55 3.0 2.5 Input 2.0 VSWR Noise Figure (dB) 1.50 VSWR vs. FREQUENCY (Bias = 3V, 6.5mA) 2.5 2.0 Output 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.0 1.30 1.55 1.35 Frequency (GHz) OUTPUT P1dB vs. FREQUENCY Input IP3 (dBm) 10 3V, 6.5mA 5 0 1.35 1.55 1.60 10 5V, 20mA -5 1.40 1.45 1.50 F requency (GHz ) INPUT IP3 vs. DRAIN CURRENT (Freq. = 1500 MHz) 15 1 dB Compression (dBm) 1.45 Fre que ncy (GHz ) NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY (Bias = 3V, 6.5mA) 5V 5 0 3V -5 3V, 5mA -10 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 5 10 Frequency (GHz) 6 3V,6.5mA Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ 15 20 Dra in Curre nt (m A) Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ M/A-COM, Inc. Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020 Low Noise Amplifier AM50-0006 Typical 1400-1520 MHz Performance Data cont. (when matched as shown on page 5) Test Conditions: Bias=3V, 6.5 mA, Z0 = 50 Ω, unless otherwise specified. GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE NOISE FIGURE vs. TEMPERATURE 3. 0 22 -40°C 18 16 +25°C +85°C 2. 0 1. 0 12 0. 5 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 +25°C 1. 5 14 1.35 +85°C 2. 5 Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) 20 1.30 V2.00 -40°C 1. 35 1. 40 1. 45 1. 50 1. 55 F re q u e n cy (G Hz ) Frequency (GHz) Designers Kit AM50-0006PDC The AM50-0006 Designer's Kit allows for immediate evaluation of M/A-COM's AM50-0006 tuned for 1400-1520 MHz operation. The Designers Kit includes an AM50-0006, an evaluation board, and a floppy disk containing typical performance data and a DXF files of the recommended PCB layouts. The evaluation board consists of the recommended external surface mount circuitry, RF connectors, and a DC multi-pin connector, all mounted to a multi-layer FR-4 PCB. The AM50-0006PDC evaluation PCB is illustrated below with all functional ports labeled. Evaluation PCB + RF Connector Losses Port Reference Approximate RF Loss LNA Input 0.1 dB @ 1.50 GHz LNA Output 0.1 dB @ 1.50 GHz The DC connector on the Designers Kit PCB allows convenient DC line access. This is accomplished by of the one or more of the following methods: 1. A mating female multi-pin connector (Newark Electronics Stock # 46F-4658, not included). 2. Wires soldered to the necessary pins (not included). 3. Clip leads (not included). AM50-0006PDC EVALUATION BOARD M/A-COM, Inc. North America: Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. Tel. (800) 366-2266 Fax (800) 618-8883 ♦ Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81 3 3263-8761 Fax +81 3 3263-8769 ♦ 7 Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869-595 Fax +44 (1344) 300-020