MAAM-007724 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz Rev. V1 Functional Schematic Features • • • • • • • • 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 RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible RO1 text Description M/A-COM’s MAAM-007724 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. N/C 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 text text RI1 N/C text N/C text N/C text RI2 Pin Configuration 4 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection Package 3 FB1 Feedback 1 MAAM-007724-TR1000 1000 piece reel 4 N/C No Connection MAAM-007724-TR3000 3000 piece reel 5 N/C No Connection Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 6 RI1 RF Input 1 MAAM-007724-000SMB 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection No Connection Ordering Information 1 Part Number 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 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 No Connection Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +20 dBm Operating Voltage +10 volts 15 N/C Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 16 RO2 RF Output 2 -65°C to +150°C 17 N/C No Connection 18 N/C No Connection 19 N/C No Connection 20 RO1 RF Output 1 Storage Temperature 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 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. MAAM-007724 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1005 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 Test Circuit Schematic5 C3 Recommended Test Circuit Layout6 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 µF, 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 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. MAAM-007724 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Gain Gain vs. Frequency to 3 GHz 20 13.5 13.0 15 +25°C +85°C -40°C 12.5 10 12.0 5 11.5 0 11.0 -5 +25°C +85°C -40°C -10 10.5 0 200 400 600 800 0 1000 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 200 400 600 800 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) OIP 36 Noise Figure vs. Frequency, 25°C 5 35 4 34 3 33 2 32 1 31 30 -10 3 -8 -6 -4 -2 Pin (dBm) 0 2 4 0 0 200 400 600 800 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. MAAM-007724 Low Noise CATV Amplifier 50 - 1005 MHz Rev. V1 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 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.