MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Functional Schematic Features 39 dB Gain 31.5 dB, 0.5 dB steps, 6 Bit Digital Step Attenuator 36 dB MER, 64 QAM 39 Channels, 52 dBmV/ch. 8 V, 280 mA 3 dB Noise Figure Serial or Parallel Attenuator Control Differential Input and Output Low Harmonics Power Down Mode Lead-Free 7 mm PQFN-48LD Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description The MAAM-011122 is an integrated 2 stage differential amplifier with embedded digital step attenuator (DSA). This part is intended for CATV Reverse Path applications. The module provides excellent linearity and high output power with greater than 30 dB MER for 64 QAM modulation with 39 channels and 52 dBmV per channel. Gain in the minimum attenuation state is typically 39 dB. The internal DSA offers 31.5 dB attenuation range with 0.5 dB steps. The module also provides power down function for each of the amplifier stages. The part is packaged in a lead-free 7 mm PQFN package. Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MAAM-011122-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAAM-011122-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAM-011122-001SMB Sample Test Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. Pin Configuration3 Pin No. Description Pin No. Description 1 Latch Enable 30 Stage 2 Output (+) 3 Attenuator Input (+) 32 Stage 2 Feedback(+) 4 Stage 1 Output (+) 33 Stage 2 Input (+) 6 Stage 1 Feedback(+) 34 Attenuator Output (+) 7 Stage 1 Input (+) 36 DSA Serial Output 8 Stage 1 Input (-) 37 Power Up Select 2 9 Stage 1 Feedback(-) 38 Power Up Select 1 11 Stage 1 Output (-) 39 VDD CMOS Controller 12 Attenuator Input (-) 40 Attenuator Bit 5 (16 dB) 16 Enable Stage 1 41 Attenuator Bit 4 (8 dB) 18 Stage 1 Bias Voltage 42 Attenuator Bit 3 (4 dB) 19 Stage 2 Bias Voltage 43 Attenuator Bit 2 (2 dB) 21 Enable Stage 2 44 Attenuator Bit 1 (1 dB) 25 Attenuator Output (-) 45 Attenuator Bit 0 (0.5 dB) 26 Stage 2 Input (-) 46 Parallel/Serial Select 27 Stage 2 Feedback(-) 47 Clock 29 Stage 2 Output (-) 48 Serial Input 49 RF and DC Ground4 3. All pins not listed in the table are “No Connection” and should be left unconnected. 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 Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, VCC = +8 Volts, Minimum attenuation state, Z0 = 75 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain Max. Gain State @ 100 MHz, -29 dBm Pin dB — 39 — Positive tilt from 5 - 250 MHz dB — 1.2 — — dB — 3.0 — — dB — 22 — Gain Slope Noise Figure 5 Input Return Loss Output Return Loss — dB — 22 — Reverse Isolation — dB — 50 — Attenuation Range 100 MHz relative to max. attenuation gain, -29 dBm Pin dB 30 31.5 33 64 QAM MER 39 Channels (5-250 MHz), 52 dBmV/Ch. Single Channel (8-200 MHz), 72 dBmV/Ch. Single Channel (250 MHz), 71 dBmV/Ch. 16 Channels (5-200 MHz), 57 dBmV/Ch. dB — 30 30 30 36 35 35 34 — P1dB — dBm — 27 — OIP2 2-tone,12 dBm/tone, 1 MHz tone spacing, 200 MHz dBm — 70 — — 42 — 6 OIP3 2-tone,12 dBm/tone, 1 MHz tone spacing, 200 MHz dBm TON, TOFF 50% Control to 90 / 10 % RF ns ICC EN1 = EN2 = 5 V mA — 280 315 ICC_OFF EN1 = EN2 = 0 V mA — 3 10 400 5. Includes Balun Loss 6. Modulation error ratio each channel 64 QAM 5.12 MS/s Absolute Maximum Ratings7,8,9 Truth Table11 Parameter Absolute Maximum B5 B4 B3 B2 B1 B0 Attenuation (dB) RF Input Power -8 dBm 1 1 1 1 1 1 Minimum Voltage 10 volts 1 1 1 1 1 0 0.5 Operating Temperature -40°C to +100°C 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 Junction Temperature10 +150°C 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 1 1 0 1 1 1 4 1 0 1 1 1 1 8 0 1 1 1 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 31.5 7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 8. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 9. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150°C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 10. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + Өjc * (V * I) Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 8.85° C/W. a) For TC = 25°C, TJ = 44°C @ +8 V, 275 mA b) For TC = 100°C, TJ = 119°C @ +8 V, 275 mA 11. Logic “0” = 0 V to +0.8 V ± 0.2 V, Logic “1” = +2 V to +5 V ± 0.2 V 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 PCB Layout12 12. 136 vias underneath the IC of 0.241 mm in diameter. Parts List13 Part Value Case Style C1, C9, C13, C20, C21, C22, C23, C24 0.1 µF 0402 C2, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C11, C12, C15, C16, C17, C18 0.01 µF 0402 C3, C19 47 pF 0402 C14 2200 pF 0402 C25 1 µF 0805 L1, L12 14 47 µH 0806 L2, L11 15 250 nH 0402 L3, L10 18 nH 0402 L4, L9 10 nH 0402 L5, L8 27 nH 0402 L6, L7 30 nH 0402 L13 5.6 nH 0402 R1, R10, R11 0Ω 0402 R2 3 kΩ 0402 R4 5 kΩ 0402 R7, R14 249 Ω 0402 R16, R17 27 Ω 0402 13. The baluns are M/A-COM Technology Solutions parts, T1 is MABA-007681-CT2010 and T2 is MABA-011029. 14. 47 µH inductor is Murata LQH2MCN470K02L. 15. 250 nH inductor is Coilcraft 0402AF-251XJLU. 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Application Schematic Lead-Free 7 mm 48-lead PQFN † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements. Plating is NiPdAuAg. 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 Rev. V1 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: Gain Gain - Wideband 40 80 30 40 20 0 100 200 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 300 -40 400 -80 0.0 0.5 1.0 Frequency (MHz) 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Output Return Loss Input Return Loss 0 0 Max. Gain 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB -10 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB -20 -30 -30 0 100 200 300 Max. Gain 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB -10 -20 -40 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 0 Max. Gain 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 10 0 Max. Gain 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB 400 -40 0 100 Frequency (MHz) 200 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 300 400 300 400 Frequency (MHz) Reverse Isolation Noise Figure -20 5 Max. Gain 0.5 dB 1 dB 2 dB -40 4 dB 8 dB 16 dB 31.5 dB 4 3 -60 2 -80 -100 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1 0 100 200 300 Frequency (MHz) 400 0 0 100 200 Frequency (MHz) 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: Gain POUT @ 30 dB MER 75 45 70 40 65 35 60 +25°C -40°C +85°C 30 25 0 100 200 55 300 400 50 0 8 Frequency (MHz) 60 60 50 50 40 40 FC = FC = FC = FC = 20 40 45 8 MHz 100 MHz 200 MHz 250 MHz 50 55 60 65 70 75 20 25 30 35 45 45 40 40 35 35 30 35 14 MHz 32 MHz 56 MHz 104 MHz 146 MHz 194 MHz 40 FC = FC = FC = FC = FC = FC = FC = 30 25 45 50 Output Power (dBmV) 45 50 60 55 60 20 30 35 14 MHz 32 MHz 56 MHz 104 MHz 146 MHz 194 MHz 237 MHz 40 45 50 Output Power (dBmV) 6 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 55 Modulation Error Ratio (64 QAM, 40 channel) 50 20 40 Output Power (dBmV) 50 25 40 30 Modulation Error Ratio (64 QAM, 32 channel) FC = FC = FC = FC = FC = FC = 32 FC = 56 MHz FC = 159 MHz FC = 207 MHz Output Power (dBmV) 30 24 Modulation Error Ratio (64 QAM, 16 channel) Modulation Error Ratio (64 QAM, single channel) 30 16 Number of 64 QAM Channels 55 60 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Functionality Modes of Operation: Serial, Direct Parallel, and Latched Parallel Mode Truth Table P/S LE Mode 1 X Serial 0 Constant High Direct Parallel 0 Pulsed Latched Parallel Serial Mode The serial control interface (SERIN, CLK, LE, SEROUT) is compatible with the SPI protocol. SPI mode is activated when P/S is kept high. The 6-bit serial word must be loaded with MSB first. After shifting in the 6 bit word, bringing LE high will set the attenuator to the desired state. While LE is high the CLK is masked to protect the data while implementing the change . SEROUT is the SERIN delayed by 6 clock cycles. When P/S is low, the serial control interface is disabled and the serial input register is loaded asynchronously with parallel digital inputs. Direct Parallel Mode The parallel mode is enabled when P/S is set to low. In the direct parallel mode, the attenuator is controlled by the parallel control inputs directly. The LE must be at logic high to control the attenuator in this mode. Latched Parallel Mode In the latched parallel mode, the parallel control inputs will be buffered by registers, and loaded to the outputs when LE is high. The outputs shall not change states when LE is low. Power-up States The power-up (PUP) states will work in both serial and parallel modes, and initiate the attenuator according to the PUP truth table. During power up, the digital inputs shall be held constant for at least 1 μs after VCC reaches 90% of final value. For serial mode, the PUP states will only work when LE is held low. The PUP state shall be locked out after the first LE pulse. Proper operation of power up states requires fast rise time (<200 ns) for VDD-CMOS. 7 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Functionality Modes of Operation: Serial, Direct Parallel, and Latched Parallel PUP Truth Table Inputs Gain Relative to Max. Gain PS LE PUP2 PUP1 0 0 0 0 -31.5 dB 0 0 0 1 -24 dB 0 0 1 0 -16 dB 0 0 1 1 0 dB 0 1 X X 0 to –31.5 dB (Set B0 - B5) 1 0 X X 0 to –31.5 dB (Set B0 - B5) 1 1 X X No Definition Notes Parallel Mode Serial Mode Serial Interface Timing Characteristics Symbol Parameter tSCK Typical Performance Units -40°C 25°C +85°C Min. Serial Clock Period 100 100 100 ns tCS Min. Control Set-up Time 20 20 20 ns tCH Min. Control Hold Time 20 20 20 ns tLS Min. LE Set-up Time 10 10 10 ns tLEW Min. LE Pulse Width 10 10 10 ns tLH Min. Serial Clock Hold Time from LE 10 10 10 ns tLES Min. LE Pulse Spacing 630 630 630 ns 8 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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 MAAM-011122 Differential CATV Variable Gain Amplifier 5 - 300 MHz Rev. V1 Functionality Modes of Operation: Serial, Direct Parallel, and Latched Parallel Serial Input Interface Timing Diagram Parallel Control Word tLEW LE tLS tLH 30ns Minimum 9 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product 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