MAAMSS0001 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 870 MHz Rev. V2 Features • • • • • 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 push-pull 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. Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package MAAMSS0001 SOICN-16 Plastic Package MAAMSS0001TR 7 inch, 1000 piece reel MAAMSS0001SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2 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 RI2 RF Input 2 Parameter Absolute Maximum 7 Input Power +20 dBm 8 FB2 Feedback 2 Operating Voltage +10 volts 9 N/C No Connection Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 10 GND Ground 11 RO2 RF Output 2 12 GND Ground 13 GND Ground 14 RO1 RF Output 1 15 GND Ground 16 GND Ground Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0001 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 870 MHz Rev. 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 Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 11.5 12.0 13.0 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.35 — Noise Figure 50-150 MHz 150-870 MHz dB dB — — 3.8 2.8 4.0 — Input Return Loss — dB — 15 — Output Return Loss — dB — 11 — IP3 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone dBm — 33 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/Channel at the output dBc — -72.5 -70 Composite Second Order, CSO 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/Channel at the output dBc — -75 -70 Cross modulation 135 Channels, +25 dBmV/Channel at the output dBc — -64 — P1dB 400 MHz dBm — 23 — IDD + 5 Volts mA — 190 225 SOICN-16 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. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0001 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 870 MHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz over Temperature 13.5 20 13.0 +25°C +85°C -40°C 15 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 10.5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 0 250 500 750 1000 0 500 1000 Frequency (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) In- Output Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature 0 0 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 -30 -30 0 250 500 750 0 1000 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C 5 36 35 4 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 0 -8 -6 -4 P (dBm) 3 IN -2 0 0 250 500 750 1000 Frequency (MHz) ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MAAMSS0001 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 870 MHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves Recommended PCB Configuration with 0.031” thick FR4 Gain vs POUT at 400 MHz vs. Temperature 14 +25°C +85°C -40°C 13 12 11 10 9 19 20 21 P OUT 22 23 24 Recommended Test Circuit Layout (dBm) External Circuitry Parts List Qty Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01 µF, 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) 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 C4 L2 +5V C6 The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number ETN1-1-13TR. 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.