AM50-0002 V8 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Features • • • • • Functional Diagram Low Noise Figure: 1.15 dB High Gain: 27 dB Low Power Consumption: 5V, 20 mA High Dynamic Range SOIC-8 Package GND GND RF IN GND GND RF OUT GND GND Description M/A-COM’s AM50-0002 is a high performance GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier in a SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The AM50-0002 employs a monolithic 3-stage self-bias design and a simple external matching network to obtain minimum noise figure. The AM50-0002 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 the Global Positioning System (GPS) market, as well as standard gain blocks, buffer amps, driver amps, and IF amps in both fixed and portable systems. M/A-COM’S AM50-0002 is fabricated using a mature 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance reliability. Ordering Information Part Number Package AM50-0002 Bulk Packaging AM50-0002TR-3000 3000 piece reel AM50-0002SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Pin Configuration 1,2,3 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 RF IN RF Input 3 GND Ground 4 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 6 RF OUT RF Output, VDD 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground 1. Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 must be RF and DC grounded (see Recommended PCB Configuration). 2. Pin 2 is the RF input and must be connected to the simple matching network shown in the Application Schematic. 3. Pin 6 is the RF output. VDD is also applied on Pin 6. Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5 Parameter Absolute Maximum VDD +10 VDC Input Power Channel Temperature 17 dBm 6 +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C Storage Temperature -65 °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. 6. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165 °C/W 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. AM50-0002 V8 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VDD = +5 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB 25 27 29 Noise Figure F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB - 1.15 1.4 Input VSWR F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm Ratio - 2.0:1 - Output VSWR F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm Ratio - 1.5:1 - Output P1dB F = 1.575 GHz dBm - 1 - Input IP3 F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dBm - -14 - Reverse Isolation F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB - 48 - Bias Current — mA 15 20 25 Recommended PCB Configuration Application Schematic GND GND 1 8 T1 RF IN GND 2 7 GND T2 3 6 GND GND 4 5 RF OUT, VDD Frequency = 1.575 GHz Impedance Electrical Length Dimensions in inches (mm). T1 57.2 Ω 36.0° T2 82.7 Ω 16.2° SOIC-8 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. • 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. AM50-0002 V8 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Typical Performance Gain over Temperature Gain, TA = +25°C 28 28 26 26 24 24 22 22 20 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 20 1.3 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1.4 Frequency (GHz) 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.52 1.54 1.6 1.7 1.8 Noise Figure over Temperature Noise Figure, TA = +25°C 0.8 1.50 1.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.56 1.58 1.60 0.8 1.50 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1.52 Frequency (GHz) 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 1.7 1.8 Frequency (GHz) Input IP3, TA = +25°C VSWR, TA = +25°C -12 3.0 -13 2.5 -14 2.0 Input Output -15 -16 1.50 1.5 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Frequency (GHz) 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.