RoHS Compliant Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0067 V2 Features • • • • • • • • • Functional Schematic Low Distortion Low Noise Figure Push Pull Design Single Positive Supply Lead-Free 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of MAAMSS0003 RO1 N/C text text N/C text N/C text RO2 text N/C N/C N/C N/C FB1 FB2 N/C N/C N/C N/C Description M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0067 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC amplifier in a lead-free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN 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 HDTV applications where low noise figure and low distortion are required. text RI1 Package MAAMSS0067 Bulk Packaging MAAMSS0067TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAMSS0067SMB Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) N/C text N/C text RI2 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 FB1 Feedback 1 4 N/C No Connection 5 N/C No Connection 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings N/C text Pin Configuration 4 Ordering Information 1 Part Number text 2,3 6 RI1 RF Input 1 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection No Connection 9 N/C 10 RI2 RF Input 2 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 FB2 Feedback 2 14 N/C No Connection Parameter Absolute Maximum 15 N/C No Connection Input Power +20 dBm 16 RO2 RF Output 2 Operating Voltage +10 volts 17 N/C No Connection -40°C to +85°C 18 N/C No Connection 19 N/C No Connection 20 RO1 RF Output 1 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 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. 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. 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0067 V2 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1000 MHz, VDD = +5 Volts, Z0 = 75 ohms Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 11.5 12.2 13.0 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.4 1.0 Noise Figure — dB — 3.3 4.0 Input VSWR — Ratio — 1.3:1 — Output VSWR — Ratio — 1.5:1 — Output IP3 Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone dBm — 32 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Composite Second Order, CSO 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -78 -70 Cross modulation 135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input dBc — -73 -64 P1dB 400 MHz dBm — 24 — IDD +5 Volts mA — 190 225 Recommended Test Circuit Layout6 Test Circuit Schematic5 C3 R1 C5 +5V L1 text text text text C7 C1 C9 RF IN text text text text T1 T2 RF OUT C10 C2 C8 text text L2 +5V C4 C6 R2 5. The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number ETN1-1-13. External Circuitry Parts List Qty Description 8 Capacitor, 0.01 uF, 0603, SMT, 10% (C1-C8) 2 Capacitor, 2 pF, 0402, SMT, ± 0.25pF (C9-C10) 2 Inductor, 390 nH, 1008, SMT, 10% (L1, L2) 2 Balun, 1:1, M/A-COM, ETN1-1-13, SMT (T1,T2) 2 Resistor, 0 ohms, 0603, SMT (R1, R2) 6. Reference M/A-COM Application Note S2083 for recommended PCB configuration. R1 and R2 are 0 ohms. 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 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0067 V2 Typical Performance Curves Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz Gain 20 13.5 13.0 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 10.5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 0 200 400 600 800 1000 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Output Return Loss Input Return Loss 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 0 200 400 600 800 0 1000 200 Frequency (MHz) 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C OIP3 vs. PIN at 400 MHz, 25°C 36 5 35 4 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 -10 0 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 Pin (dBm) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) 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 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz MAAMSS0067 V2 Typical Performance Curves (continued) Gain vs POUT at 400 MHz 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 14 13 12 11 10 16 18 20 22 24 26 Pout (dBm) Lead-Free 4 mm 20-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.