RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0072 V2 Features • • • • • • • • Functional Block Diagram Broadband High Gain Operation Optimized Performance for WiMax Applications Excellent EVM Performance: 1.5% @ 18 dBm High Efficiency Lead-Free 4x4 mm 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 MAAMSS0072 RF driver amplifier is a two-stage GaAs MMIC which exhibits exceptional linearity performance as well as high gain in a leadfree 4x4 mm PQFN surface mount plastic package. The device is biased with a single +5 volt supply and consumes 200 mA typically. The MAAMSS0072 is fabricated using a high linearity HBT process to realize low current and high power functionality. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 RFIN RF Input 4 N/C No Connection The MAAMSS0072 can be externally tuned for operation anywhere within the 250 to 4000 MHz frequency band. Ordering Information 1 5 N/C No Connection Part Number Package 6 N/C No Connection MAAMSS0072TR-3000 3000 piece reel 7 N/C No Connection MAAM-000072-000SMB Sample Only, General Frequency 8 N/C No Connection MAAM-000072-001SMB 3500 MHz Configuration 9 N/C No Connection 10 RFOUT / VCC2 RF Output, 2nd Stage Supply 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 N/C No Connection 14 RFIN2 2nd Stage RF Input 15 RFOUT/VCC1 RF Output, 1st Stage Supply 16 N/C No Connection 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter Absolute Maximum RF Output Power +28.5 dBm Voltage 6 volts Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature 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 17 -65°C to +150°C Paddle 4 RF and DC Ground 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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 RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0072 V2 Electrical Specifications: VCC = +5 V, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 3500 MHz dB 21 23 — Input Return Loss 3500 MHz dB — 15 — Output Return Loss 3500 MHz dB — 15 — Output P1dB 3500 MHz dBm — 27 — EVM +18 dBm channel power 54 Mbps OFDM (includes 1% system level) % rms — 1.5 — OIP3 17 dBm / Tone, 1 MHz Tone Spacing dBm 36 39 — — Noise Figure 3500 MHz dB — 3.7 Quiescent Current +5 V mA — 200 — Current 17 dBm / Tone, 1 MHz Tone Spacing mA — 235 300 Application Schematic 3300 - 3800 MHz Maximum Operating Conditions 5 Parameter Maximum Operating Conditions Junction Temperature 6 160°C RF Output Power 28.5 dBm Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 5. Operating at or within these conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 6. Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 65°C/W. MAAMSS0072 External Parts List Component Value Case Size Manufacturer C1 1000 pF 0402 Murata Sample Board RFIN RFOUT C2 C3 0.5 pF 1000 pF 0402 0402 Murata Murata C4 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C5 C6 10 µF 1.2 pF 1206 0402 Kemet Murata C7 C8 L1 2.7 pF 1 pF 8.2 nH 0402 0402 0402 Murata Murata Coilcraft L2 1 nH 0402 Toko R1 L3 L4 0 1 nH 1.8 nH 0402 0402 0402 Toko Toko J1 Jumper - - T1 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. 50 Ω, 120° @ 3500 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. RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0072 V2 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C Gain Input Return Loss 25 0 -5 20 -10 15 -15 -20 +25C 10 +25C -25 5 3.00 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 -30 3.00 3.25 Frequency (GHz) 3.50 3.75 4.00 Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss EVM 8 0 +25C 7 -5 3.3 GHz EVM 3.4 GHz EVM 3.5 GHz EVM 3.6 GHz EVM 3.7 GHz EVM 3.8 GHz EVM 6 -10 5 4 -15 3 -20 2 -25 1 -30 3.00 0 3.25 3.50 3.75 4 4.00 8 Frequency (GHz) 12 16 20 24 Channel Power (dBm) Current P1dB 250 30 3.3 GHz IC 3.4 GHz IC 3.5 GHz IC 3.6 GHz IC 3.7 GHz IC 3.8 GHz IC 240 230 25 220 20 3.3 GHz 3.5 GHz 3.8 GHz 210 15 200 190 4 8 12 16 20 24 Channel Power (dBm) 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. 10 5 10 15 P OUT 20 25 30 (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. RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0072 V2 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C Output IP3 Noise 6 50 40 5 30 4 Output IP3L 3.3 GHz Output IP3H 3.3 GHz Output IP3L 3.5 GHz Output IP3H 3.5 GHz Output IP3L 3.8 GHz Output IP3H 3.8 GHz 20 10 3 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 2 3.00 18 Output Power/Tone (dBm) Noise Figure 3.25 3.50 3.75 4.00 Frequency (GHz) 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. 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.