MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Functional Schematic, Default On, Power Off Features • • • • • • • Rev. V1 Always ON loop-through path 4-Way Splitter 2.5 dB Gain +15 dBmV/Channel Input 4.5 dB Noise Figure Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description The MAAM-009778 CATV 4-way active splitter with the default loop-through path is a GaAs MMIC which exhibits low noise figure and distortion in a lead-free 3 mm 12-lead PQFN plastic package. The design features 75 Ω inputs and outputs. Functional Schematic, Power On The MAAM-009778 is ideally suited for multi-tuner set top boxes, home gateways, and other broadband internet based applications. The MAAM-009778 is fabricated using M/A-COM Technology Solutions’ E/D pHEMT process to realize default loop-through operation, low noise and low distortion. The process features full passivation for robust performance and reliability. Pin Configuration Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MAAM-009778-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAAM-009778-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAM-009778-001SMB Sample Test Board Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 VC IN OUT4 S1 ALT N/C OUT3 OUT2 OUT1 10 FB/VDD 11 AIN Voltage Control RF Input RF Output 4 Switch Input Alternate Output No Connection RF Output 3 RF Output 2 RF Output 1 Amplifier Feedback / Drain Voltage Amplifier Input 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 12 S2 Switch Output 13 Paddle3 RF and DC Ground 3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 1 * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications4: Freq. = 1000 MHz, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 75 Ω Parameter Test Conditions VDD (V) VC (V) Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain In to Out1, 2, or 3 In to Out4 5 3.3 dB 2 1.8 2.5 2.5 4.5 4.5 Insertion Loss In to Out4 0 0 dB - 0.75 1.0 Noise Figure In to Out1, 2, 3, or 4 5 3.3 dB - 4.5 - Gain Flatness In to Out1, 2, 3, or 4 5 3.3 dB - 0.8 - Input Return Loss Input 5 3.3 dB - 12 - Input Return Loss Input 0 0 dB - 12 - Output Return Loss Output 5 3.3 dB - 10 - Output Return Loss Output 0 0 dB - 10 - Out to Out Isolation Out1 to Out2, 3 or 4 5 3.3 dB - 22 - Out to Out Isolation Out1 to Out2 or 3 0 0 dB - 35 - CTB 132 Channels, +15 dBmV/Channel at the input 5 3.3 dBc - -65 - CSO 132 Channels, +15 dBmV/Channel at the input 5 3.3 dBc - -60 - Reverse Isolation Out1, 2, 3 to In 5 3.3 dB - 31 - Reverse Isolation Out4 to In 5 3.3 dB - 23 - Reverse Isolation Out1, 2, 3 to In 0 0 dB - 45 - OIP2 500 MHz, 2-tone, 6 MHz spacing, -10 dBm Pout 5 3.3/0 dBm - 42 - OIP3 500 MHz, 2-tone, 6 MHz spacing, -10 dBm Pout 5 3.3/0 dBm - 22 - P1dB 500 MHz 5 3.3 dBm - 6 - P1dB 500 MHz 5 0 dBm - 25 - IDD 5 3.3 mA - 100 130 IC 5 3.3 µA - 230 250 4. The unpowered state is the same as VC = 0V 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Absolute Maximum Ratings 5,6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum Max Input Power +5 dBm VDD +10.0 V VC +8.5 V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Junction Temperature 8 +150°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C Rev. V1 Truth Table9 VDD VC IN - OUT1, 2 or 3 IN - OUT4 1 1 On On 0 0 Off On 9. Logic “1” for VDD = +5 volts and VC = +3.3 volts typical. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 7. These operating conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 8. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TA + Өjc * (V * I) Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 73 °C/W. a) For TA = 25°C, TJ = 72 °C @ 5.0 V, 130 mA b) For TA = 85°C, TJ = 129 °C @ 5.0 V, 120 mA Schematics Including Off-Chip Components10 Power On Condition Power Off, Default on Condition 10.The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to ground for RF, DC and thermal considerations. 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Recommended PCB Rev. V1 PCB Land Pattern All dimensions in mm Block Diagram RF Signal Flow Off-Chip Component Values Component Value Package C1 - C11 0.01 µF 0402 C12 1.0 pF 0402 L111 1 µH 1210 L2 - L6 7.5 nH 0402 R1, R2 300 Ω 0402 R3 - R5 180 Ω 0402 R6 250 Ω 0402 R7, R8 22 KΩ 0402 11. L1 supplied from EPCOS, part number B82422A1102K100 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Typical Performance Curves in to out1_+25° in to out2_+25° in to out3_+25° in to out4_+25° Gain in to out1_-40° in to out2_-40° in to out3_-40° in to out4_-40° Rev. V1 in to out1_+85° in to out2_+85° in to out3_+85° in to out4_+85° Gain 5 10 5 4 0 -5 3 -10 2 -15 -20 1 -25 0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 -30 0.0 0.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.0 1.2 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss (power on) Input Return Loss (power off) 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 -10 -20 -15 -25 -30 -20 -35 -25 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 -40 0.0 0.2 Frequency (GHz) 0.4 0.6 0.8 Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss (power on) Output Return Loss (power off) 0 0 -5 -5 -10 -15 -10 -20 -15 -25 -30 -20 -35 -25 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.2 -40 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 Frequency (GHz) 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Insertion Loss to 3 GHz (power off) Insertion Loss to 1 GHz (power off) 0 0.0 -1 -0.5 -2 -1.0 -3 in to out4_0V_+25° -1.5 in to out4_0V_+25° -4 in to out4_0V_-40° in to out4_0V_-40° in to out4_0V_+85° -2.0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 in to out4_0V_+85° 0.8 1.0 1.2 -5 0.0 0.5 Frequency (GHz) 0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Reverse Isolation to 3 GHz (power on) in to out1_+25° in to out2_+25° in to out3_+25° in to out4_+25° 1.0 Reverse Isolation to 3 GHz (power off in to out1_-40° in to out2_-40° in to out3_-40° in to out4_-40° in to out1_+85° in to out2_+85° in to out3_+85° in to out4_+85° -10 in to out1_+25° in to out2_+25° in to out3_+25° -10 -20 in to out1_-40° in to out2_-40° in to out3_-40° in to out1_+85° in to out2_+85° in to out3_+85° -30 -40 -20 -50 -60 -30 -70 -80 -40 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) -90 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure 7 in to out1_+25° in to out2_+25° in to out3_+25° in to out4_+25° in to out1_-40° in to out2_-40° in to out3_-40° in to out4_-40° in to out1_+85° in to out2_+85° in to out3_+85° in to out4_+85° 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 Frequency (GHz) 6 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Typical Performance Curves out1-out2_+25°C out1-out3_+25°C out1-out4_+25°C out2-out3_+25°C out2-out4_+25°C out3-out4_+25°C Out to Out Isolation to 1 GHz (power on) out1-out2_-40°C out1-out3_-40°C out1-out4_-40°C out2-out3_-40°C out2-out4_-40°C out3-out4_-40°C Rev. V1 out1-out2_+85°C out1-out3_+85°C out1-out4_+85°C out2-out3_+85°C out2-out4_+85°C out3-out4_+85°C Out to Out Isolation to 3 GHz (power on) -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 out2-out3 -30 -30 out1-out2 -35 -35 -40 -40 -45 -45 -50 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 -50 0.0 1.2 0.5 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 Out to Out Isolation to 3 GHz (power off) Out to Out Isolation to 1 GHz (power off) -20 -20 out2-out3 out2-out3 -30 out1-out2 out1-out3 -40 -30 out1-out2 -40 out1-out3 -50 -50 -60 -60 -70 -70 -80 0.0 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 Frequency (GHz) 1.0 1.2 -80 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) 7 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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. MAAM-009778 Broadband CATV 4-Way Active Splitter with Default Loop-Through Switch 50 - 1100 MHz Rev. V1 Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 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. An external protection circuit using an anti-parallel diode pair can be used to protect the IC. Please reference application note AN3028 on http://www.macomtech.com for further detail. 8 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 • Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • India Tel: +91.80.43537383 • China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology 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.