MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Features
N/C
Interstage
N/C
Interstage
Wide Frequency Range
+42 dBm Output IP3
25.5 dB Gain at 2140 MHz
26.5 dB Attenuation Range
Lead-Free 4 mm, 24-Lead PQFN Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
N/C
Functional Schematic
N/C
Rev. V1
24
VCNTRL
19
1
18
N/C
Description
+3 V
N/C
The MAAM-009320 is a variable gain amplifier with
26.5 dB of gain control at 2.14 GHz. It has good
input IP3 performance over the full attenuation
range. External matching components are used to
set the center frequency and achieve the return loss
performance. The analog control is accomplished
through a single control pin of 0 to +3V.
+5V
N/C
N/C
N/C
RFIN
RFOUT/+5
MAAM-009320-TR3000
3000 piece reel
MAAM-009320-001SMB
Sample Board, 2140 MHz
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
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Pin Configuration3
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
VCNTRL
13
N/C
2
+3V
14
RFOUT/+5V
3
+5V
15
N/C
4
N/C
16
N/C
5
RFIN
17
N/C
6
N/C
18
N/C
7
N/C
19
N/C
8
N/C
20
Interstage
9
N/C
21
N/C
10
N/C
22
Interstage
11
N/C
23
N/C
12
N/C
24
N/C
25
Paddle4
Ordering Information
Package
13
7
1,2
Part Number
6
N/C
The 4 mm PQFN package is RoHS compliant and
compatible with reflow temperatures to 260oC.
Applications include transceivers for cellular
infrastructure.
N/C
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
3. For optimum RF performance, all N/C’s should be terminated
to ground.
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.
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
Electrical Specifications5,6,7: Freq. = 2140 MHz, TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
dB
24
25.5
—
Noise Figure
dB
—
3.0
—
Input Return Loss
dB
—
13
—
Output Return Loss
dB
—
12
—
Output P1dB
dBm
—
28
—
Output IP3
Pout = +9 dBm per tone SCL, 1 MHz spacing
dBm
40
42
—
Attenuation Range
dB
25
26.5
—
Attenuation Control
V
—
0 to 3
—
Small Signal Current
mA
—
231
300
5. Contact M/A-COM Technology Solutions’ Application Engineering Department for performance and tuning at other frequencies within
frequency range.
6. Typical performance at no attenuation, Vcntrl = 0V.
7. Typical small signal currents are 76 mA for stage 1 and 155 mA for stage 3.
Absolute Maximum Ratings8,9
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
+6 dBm
Voltage (all DC pins)
6 volts
Storage Temperature
-55°C to +150°C
Case Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
10,11
150°C
Junction Temp, Stage 3 10,12
160°C
Junction Temp, Stage 1
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
class 1A devices.
8. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
9. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
10.Junction Temperature (TJ) = TA + Өjc * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN))
11.Stage 1 typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 106.5° C/W
12.Stage 3 typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 68.6° C/W
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
Typical Performance Curves:
Gain, Vcntrl = 0V
Attenuation Range
28
28
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
27
27
26
26
25
25
24
24
23
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
23
2.11
2.12
2.13
Frequency (GHz)
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
2.16
2.17
2.16
2.17
Frequency (GHz)
Reverse Isolation, Vcntrl = 0V
Gain vs. Control Voltage
30
-40
25
-45
20
15
-50
10
5
-55
0
-5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
-60
2.11
2.12
2.13
Control Voltage (V)
2.14
2.15
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
Frequency (GHz)
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
2.16
2.17
-20
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
Typical Performance Curves:
Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage
25
45
44
20
43
42
15
41
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
40
10
39
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
5
38
37
2.11
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
0
0.0
0.5
Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V
10
29
8
28
6
27
4
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
26
2.12
2.13
2.14
2.15
2.16
2.17
0
0.0
3.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
2.5
3.0
Noise Figure vs. Control Voltage
5
25
4
20
3
15
2
10
+25 C
-40 C
+85 C
1
2.13
2.5
Control Voltage (V)
Noise Figure, Vcntrl = 0V
2.12
2.0
2
Frequency (GHz)
0
2.11
1.5
Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage
30
25
2.11
1.0
Control Voltage (V)
Frequency (GHz)
2.14
2.15
Frequency (GHz)
5
2.16
2.17
0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Parts List
2140 MHz PCB Layout
C9
C5
Rev. V1
Part
Value
Case Style
C1
68 pF
0402
C2, C4, C5, C8
1000 pF
0402
C3, C9
0.1 µF
0402
C6
12 pF
0402
C7
2.2 pF
0402
C10
1.5 pF
0402
C11
39 pF
0402
L1
39 nH
0402
L2
7.5 nH
0402
L3
3.9 nH
0402
C6
C8
C4
C7
C3
C2
L1
L2
C1
L3
C11
C10
2140 MHz Schematic
C3
+5V
Cross Section View
+5V
+3V Vc
C9
C7
C2
C4
L1
C5
C8
C6
L2
C1
Top Soldermask
Primary Side (L1)
(2 Oz Copper)
DIELETRIC
FR-406 HIGH Tg .008 +/- .001 THICK
PREPREG
FR406 HIGH Tg
Internal Plane (L2)
C11
(2 Oz Copper)
Secondary Side (L3)
L3
(1 Oz Copper)
C10
Overall Thickness – Excluding Soldermask: .058" +/- .003"
Lead Free 4 mm 24-Lead PQFN †
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
400 MHz Applications Section
Parts List
Schematic
+5V
+3V
C4
C1
Case Style
C1, C11
39 pF
0402
C9
C2, C4, C5, C8
1000 pF
0402
C8
C3, C9
0.1 µF
0402
C6
4.7 pF
0402
C7
4 pF
0402
C10
18 pF
0402
L1
39 nH
0402
L2
7.5 nH
0402
L3
3.9 nH
0402
L4
12 nH
0402
C5
C6
L1
Value
+5V
Vc
C3
C2
Part
L2
L4
C11
L3
C7
C10
Gain, Vcntrl = 0V
Attenuation Range
30
35
30
Attenuation (dB)
Gain (dB)
28
26
24
25
20
15
10
22
5
20
0.35
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
0.47
0
0.35
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
400 MHz Applications Section
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
-20
45
25
43
20
41
39
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
0.47
2.5
3.0
2.5
3.0
15
10
5
37
0
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
0.0
0.47
Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage
30
10
8
Input P1dB (dBm)
28
26
24
22
20
0.35
0.37
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage
Input IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 (dBm)
-15
-30
0.35
0.47
Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V
Output P1dB (dBm)
-10
-25
-25
0.35
35
0.35
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
0
6
4
2
0
-2
0.37
0.39
0.41
0.43
Frequency (GHz)
0.45
0.47
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
850 MHz Applications Section
Parts List
Schematic
+5V
+3V
C4
L1
C1
Value
Case Style
39 pF
0402
C9
C2, C4, C5, C8
1000 pF
0402
C8
C3, C9
0.1 µF
0402
C6
4.7 pF
0402
C7
1.2 pF
0402
C10
6.8 pF
0402
L1
39 nH
0402
L2
7.5 nH
0402
L3
1 nH
0402
L4
10 nH
0402
+5V
Vc
C3
C2
Part
C1, C11
C5
C6
L2
L4
C11
L3
C7
C10
Gain, Vcntrl = 0V
Attenuation Range
30
35
30
Attenuation (dB)
Gain (dB)
28
26
24
22
20
0.80
25
20
15
10
5
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
0.90
0
0.80
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
850 MHz Applications Section
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-10
-15
-20
-25
-15
-20
-30
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
0.90
0.8
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
0.9
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage
Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V
45
25
43
20
Input IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 (dBm)
-10
-25
-30
0.80
41
39
15
10
5
37
35
0.80
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
0
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
0.0
0.90
Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
2.5
3.0
2.5
3.0
Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage
30
14
12
10
Input P1dB (dBm)
Output P1dB (dBm)
28
26
24
8
6
4
2
0
22
-2
20
0.80
-4
0.82
0.84
0.86
Frequency (GHz)
0.88
0.90
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
2600 MHz Applications Section
Parts List
Schematic
+5V
+3V
Vc
C3
C4
C2
Part
Value
Case Style
C1
3.9 pF
0402
C9
C2, C4, C5, C8
1000 pF
0402
C8
C3, C9
0.1 µF
0402
C6
6.8 pF
0402
C7
1.2 pF
0402
C10
1 pF
0402
L1
39 nH
0402
L2
7.5 nH
0402
L3
1.8 nH
0402
L4
3.9 nH
0402
+5V
C5
C6
L1
C7
L2
C1
C10
L4
L3
Attenuation Range
24
30
22
28
Attenuation (dB)
Gain (dB)
Gain, Vcntrl = 0V
20
18
24
22
16
14
2.50
26
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
2.70
20
2.50
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
2600 MHz Applications Section
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0
0
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-10
Output Return Loss (dB)
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
-15
-20
-25
-30
2.50
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
-15
-20
46
25
44
20
Input IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3 (dBm)
-10
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
2.70
Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage
42
40
15
10
5
38
36
2.50
0
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
0.0
2.70
Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
2.5
3.0
Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage
30
10
28
8
Input IP3 (dBm)
Output P1dB (dBm)
-5
-25
2.50
2.70
Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V
26
24
22
20
2.50
Vc=0V
Vc=1V
Vc=2V
Vc=3V
6
4
2
0
2.55
2.60
Frequency (GHz)
2.65
2.70
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
Control Voltage (V)
2.5
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MAAM-009320
Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control
400 - 2700 MHz
Rev. V1
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