RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 Features Block Diagram • Ideal for WiMax, MESH Network, and Linear Applications • P1dB: +32 dBm Typical • Small Signal Gain: 34 dB Typical • EVM: 2.5% at 26 dBm Linear (OFDM) POUT • Integrated Detector • 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 MAAPSS0103 RF power amplifier is a three stage GaAs MMIC which exhibits high gain and linearity performance in a lead-free 4 mm 16lead PQFN surface mount plastic package. This product is designed for the 2.5 GHz IEEE 802.16 / WiMax band. The MAAPSS0103 also features an integrated power detector. The MAAPSS0103 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 1 Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 VCS Bias Supply Voltage 2 N/C No Connect 3 RFIN RF Input 4 N/C No Connect 5 VEN1 Power Enable 6 VEN2 Power Enable 7 VEN3 Power Enable 8 DETOUT Detector Output 9 DETIN Detector Input Part Number Package 10 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply MAAPSS0103TR-1000 1000 piece reel 11 RFOUT/VCC3 RF Output, 3rd Stage Supply MAAPSS0103TR-3000 3000 piece reel 12 N/C No Connect Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 13 N/C No Connect MAAPSS0103SMB 14 VCC2 2nd Stage Supply 15 N/C No Connect 16 VCC1 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. * 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 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25 °C, VCC = 5.0 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 2.5 GHz dB 31 34 — Gain Flatness 2.3 - 2.8 GHz dB — ±1 — Input Return Loss 2.3 - 2.8 GHz dB — 10 — Output Return Loss 2.3 - 2.8 GHz dB — 10 — Output P1dB 2.5 GHz dBm — 32 — EVM3 2.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm OFDM, QAM-64, 54 Mbps % — 2.5 — Enable Voltage VEN V — 2.8 — Device / Supply Voltage 2.3 - 2.8 GHz V — 5 — Quiescent Current Operating Current 2.5 GHz, No RF 2.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm mA mA — — 250 600 — 700 PAE 2.5 GHz, POUT = 26 dBm % — 14 — Detector Output Range 2.5 GHz, POUT = 14 - 28 dBm, OFDM V — 0.5 - 2.0 — Thermal Resistance @ 85°C package paddle temperature °C/W — 25 — 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 +3.6 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. 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. 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. • 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 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 External Parts List Application Schematic Sample Board Component Value C1, C5, C6, C10, C17 1000 pF 0402 Murata C2 1.8 pF 0402 Murata C3, C8, C13, C14, C15 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C4, C7, C9 8 pF 0402 Murata C11 2 pF 0402 Murata C12 2.2 pF 0402 Murata C16 3.3 µF 1206 Kemet L1 3.6 nH 0402 Coilcraft L2 15 nH 0402 Coilcraft R1,R2,R3 0Ω — — R4 100 kΩ — — TL1 5.5 mm (L), 0.37 mm (W) — — TL2, TL3 4 mm (L), 0.37 mm (W) — — TL4 1.7 mm (L), 0.37 mm (W) — — TL5 0.3 mm (L), 0.37 mm (W) — — 6 RFIN Case Size Manufacturer RFOUT 6. PCB Material FR4 - 50 Ω Line = 0.37 mm (W) 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 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 Typical Performance Curves: over temp Gain S11 40 0 35 -5 30 25 -10 20 -15 10 2.30 +25°C -40°C +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C 15 2.40 2.50 2.60 2.70 2.80 -20 2.30 2.40 Frequency (GHz) 2.50 2.60 2.70 2.80 Frequency (GHz) OIP3 S22 50 0 45 -5 40 35 -10 30 -15 -20 2.30 +25°C -40°C +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C 25 20 2.40 2.50 2.60 2.70 2.80 10 15 20 25 30 35 Output Power (dBm) Frequency (GHz) Current P1dB 1.8 40 1.5 35 1.2 +25ºC -40ºC +85ºC 0.9 30 0.6 25 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0.3 0 20 10 15 20 25 30 35 Output Power (dBm) 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. 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 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. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C VDET vs. Channel Power Over Temp @ 2.5 GHz EVM vs. Channel Power 1.4 8 7 2.3 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz 6 1.2 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1.0 5 0.8 4 0.6 3 0.4 2 0.2 1 0 0.0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 10 15 Channel Power (dBm) 20 25 30 Channel Power (dBm) Current vs. Channel Power Current vs. Channel Power Over Temp @ 2.5 GHz 0.7 0.7 2.3 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz 0.6 0.5 +25°C -40°C +85°C 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.1 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 Channel Power (dBm) 5 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. 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 Channel 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. RoHS Compliant High Power Linear Amplifier 2.3 – 2.8 GHz MAAPSS0103 V3 Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 6 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.