MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Functional Schematic Features Rev. V3 1.6 dB Noise Figure Single +4 V Bias @ 60 mA Fully internally matched to 50 Ω Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible VDD1 N/C N/C N/C VDD2 N/C 1 N/C N/C RFIN RFOUT N/C N/C Description The MAAL-010528 is a high performance X-band GaAs LNA, housed in a miniature, lead-free 3 mm PQFN surface mount plastic package. This MMIC operates from 8 to 12 GHz providing a nominal gain of 20 dB with excellent gain flatness, high OIP3 linearity of 26 dBm, and a mid-band noise figure of 1.6 dB. The part features a self-bias architecture which requires only a single, positive supply. The device is internally matched to 50 Ω input/ output and is well suited to multiple applications including Vsat, radar and microwave radios due to the part’s ease of use and excellent performance parameters. Ordering Information 1,2 VG1 Package MAAL-010528-TR0500 500 piece reel MAAL-010528-001SMB Sample Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. N/C Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 RFIN RF Input 4 N/C No Connection 3,4 VG1 Gate Voltage 1 6 N/C No Connection 3,4 VG2 Gate Voltage 2 8 N/C No Connection 9 N/C No Connection 10 RFOUT RF Output 11 N/C No Connection 12 N/C No Connection 13 VDD2 Bias Voltage 2 14 N/C No Connection 15 N/C No Connection VDD1 Bias Voltage 1 7 16 5 Paddle * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. VG2 Pin Configuration 5 Part Number N/C RF and DC Ground 3. For self-bias, external components C7 through C12 are optional. No VG bias is needed. If C7 through C12 are removed, traces must also be removed. 4. For optional adjustment of self-bias, apply D.C. gate voltage between –1 V and +0.3 V. External components C7 through C12 are required. 5. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. 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.macom.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 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Rev. V3 Electrical Specifications: TA = 25°C, VDD = 4 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 8 - 12 GHz dB 17.5 20 — Noise figure 8 GHz 10 GHz 12 GHz dB — 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.0 2.3 2.8 Input Return Loss 8 - 12 GHz dB — 10 — Output Return Loss 8 - 12 GHz dB — 13 — P1dB 8 - 12 GHz dBm — 14 — OIP3 8 - 12 GHz dBm — 26 — Current — mA — 60 75 Absolute Maximum Ratings6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +22 dBm Operating Voltage 6V Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 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 HBM Class 1B devices. 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.macom.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 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Rev. V3 Application Schematic8,9 Recommended PCB Parts List Component Value Package C1, C4, C7, C10 2.2 pF 0402 C2, C5, C8, C11 100 pF 0402 C3, C6, C9, C12 0.01 µF 0402 8. For self-bias, external components C7 through C12 are optional. No VG bias is needed. If C7 through C12 are removed, traces must also be removed. 9. For optional adjustment of self-bias, apply D.C. gate voltage between –1 V and +0.3 V. External components C7 through C12 are required. 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.macom.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 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Small-Signal Gain vs. Temperature Wide-Band Gain and Return Loss 25 25 S21 S11 S22 20 15 24 23 10 22 5 21 0 20 -5 19 -10 18 -15 17 -20 16 -25 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 15 +25°C -40°C +85°C 5 6 7 8 Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 -4 -4 -8 -8 -12 -12 +25°C -40°C +85°C -16 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 12 13 12 13 14 15 12 13 14 15 +25°C -40°C +85°C -16 14 15 -20 5 6 7 8 Frequency (GHz) 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 +25°C -40°C +85°C 3.0 2.5 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 5 6 7 8 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V 3.0 2.5 0.5 10 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 -20 9 Frequency (GHz) 9 10 11 12 13 Frequency (GHz) 14 15 0.5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) 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.macom.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 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Input Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage Small-Signal Gain vs. Supply Voltage 25 0 24 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V 23 22 -4 21 -8 20 19 -12 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V 18 17 -16 16 15 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 -20 5 6 7 8 9 Frequency (GHz) 10 11 12 13 14 15 Frequency (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage 16 0 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V -4 15 14 -8 13 -12 12 -16 -20 +25°C -40°C +85°C 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 7 8 9 Large-Signal Gain vs. Voltage @ 10 GHz 11 12 13 Large-Signal Gain vs. Temperature @ 10 GHz 24 24 22 22 20 20 18 18 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V 16 14 10 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) -6 -4 -2 0 2 +25°C -40°C +85°C 16 4 6 8 10 12 Output Power (dBm) 14 16 18 14 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Output Power (dBm) 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.macom.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 16 18 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Rev. V3 Typical Performance Curves Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 10 GHz Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage 30 30 25 25 20 20 Vdd=3.0V Vdd=3.5V Vdd=4.0V Vdd=5.0V Vdd=6.0V 15 10 7 8 9 +25°C -40°C +85°C 15 10 11 12 13 10 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) 5.0 5.5 6.0 12 13 Supply Voltage (V) Output IP3 vs. Temperature for VDD = 3 V Output IP3 vs. Temperature for VDD = 4 V 30 30 +25°C -40°C +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 4.5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 7 8 Frequency (GHz) 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature for VDD = 5 V 30 +25°C -40°C +85°C Typical Bias Current vs. Supply Voltage 25 20 15 10 7 8 9 10 11 12 VDD1 = VDD2 (V) IDD1 (mA) IDD2 (mA) 3 14.6 43.4 4 15.2 44.5 5 15.6 45.0 6 15.8 45.1 13 Frequency (GHz) 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.macom.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 MAAL-010528 X-Band Low Noise Amplifier 8 - 12 GHz Rev. V1 Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin plating over copper 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.macom.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. V3