MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
VG2a
VD1a
VD2a
VD2a
17
16
1
15
GND
GND
2
14
GND
RFIN
3
13
RFOUT
GND
4
12
GND
GND
5
11
GND
6
7
8
9
10
VD2b
GND
It is ideally suited for Air Traffic Control, Weather,
Military and S-band radar applications.
Each device is 100% RF tested to ensure
performance compliance.
18
VD2b
The MAAP-010171 is a 2-stage, 8 W saturated
S-band power amplifier in a 5mm 20 lead PQFN
package, allowing easy assembly. This product is
fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and
output. It can be used as a power amplifier stage or
as a driver stage in high power pulsed applications.
19
VD1b
Description
20
VG2b
Linear Gain: 27 dB
Saturated Output Power: +39 dBm Pulsed
50 Ω Input / Output Match
Lead-Free 5 mm 20-lead PQFN Package
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
VG1b
VG1a
Functional Schematic
Features
Pin Configuration2
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
Ground
11
Ground
2
Ground
12
Ground
3
RFIN
13
RFOUT
4
Ground
14
Ground
Ordering Information1
Part Number
Package
MAAP-010171-TR0500
500 piece reel
5
Ground
15
Ground
MAAP-010171-TR1000
1000 piece reel
6
VG1b
16
VD2a
MAAP-010171-000SMB
Sample Board
7
VG2b
17
VD2a
8
VD1b
18
VD1a
9
VD2b
19
VG2a
10
VD2b
20
VG1a
21
Paddle3
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to
ground.
3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
1
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Electrical Specifications:
Freq. 2.5 - 3.5 GHz, VDD = 9 V Pulsed, 100 µs Pulse Width, 10% Duty Cycle, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
dB
25
27
—
Input Return Loss
dB
—
10
—
Output Return Loss
dB
—
10
—
PSAT
dBm
37
39
—
Small Signal Current (IDD)
A
—
1
—
Efficiency
%
—
38
—
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
22 dBm
Supply Voltage
11 V
Gate Current
25 mA
Duty Cycle
50 %
Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature
6,7
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
+150°C
-55°C to +150°C
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * (V * I).
Typical thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 5.75°C/W
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.
2
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Recommended PCB Layout
Schematic
VG1a
VG2a
VD1a
VD2a
VG1a
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
1
3
5
7
9
C18
C17
C1
C2
C19
C5
C10
C15
C6
C9
C16
19
18
17
16
1
15
2
14
3
13
4
12
5
11
6
7
8
VD2a
J3
C20
20
RFin
11 13 15 17 19
VG2a VD1a
9
RFout
RFin
RFout
10
21
C3
C7
C11
C13
C4
C8
C12
C14
C22
C21
C23
C24
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20
1
3
5
7
9
11 13 15 17 19
J4
VG1b
VG1b
VG2b
VD1b
VG2b VD1b
VD2b
VD2b
Operating the MAAP-010171
Parts List
Component
Value
Package
C1, C4, C5, C8,
C10, C12, C14, C15
1000 pF
0402
C2, C3, C6, C7,
C9, C11, C13, C16
100 pF
0402
C17, C18, C21, C22
1 µF
0805
C19, C20, C23, C24
10 nF
0805
To operate, follow these steps.
1. Apply VG between -1 V and -0.5 V to set IDQ to 1 A
2. Apply VDD Pulsed
3. Apply RF Power ON
4. The RF ports (pins 3 & 13) are not DC blocked.
Do not apply DC voltage directly onto these pins.
5. Ramp down or shut down in reverse order.
3
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves
Small Signal Gain
S-Parameters
30
30
S21
S11
S22
20
29
28
10
27
0
26
25
-10
24
-20
-30
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
23
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
22
2.0
2.5
Frequency (GHz)
Output Power, Pin = 19 dBm @ +25°C
3.5
4.0
3.5
4.0
Output Power, Pin = 19 dBm @ -40°C
41
41
40
40
39
39
38
38
37
37
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
36
35
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
2.0
2.5
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
36
3.0
3.5
4.0
Frequency (GHz)
35
2.0
2.5
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
Output Power, Pin = 19 dBm @ +85°C
41
40
39
38
37
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
36
35
4
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
Frequency (GHz)
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves
Output Power @ 2.5 GHz
Output Power, VDD = 8 V
10
10
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
8
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
0
4
2.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
2.7 GHz
2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHz
8
8
12
16
20
0
0
4
8
Input Power (dBm)
Output Power @ 3.1 GHz
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
6
6
4
4
2
2
0
4
16
20
16
20
2.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
2.7 GHz
2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHz
8
8
12
16
20
0
0
4
Input Power (dBm)
8
12
Input Power (dBm)
Output Power @ 3.5 GHz
Output Power, VDD = 10 V
10
10
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
8
5
20
10
8
6
4
4
2
2
0
4
2.3 GHz
2.5 GHz
2.7 GHz
2.9 GHz
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHz
8
6
0
16
Output Power, VDD = 9 V
10
0
12
Input Power (dBm)
8
12
Input Power (dBm)
16
20
0
0
4
8
12
Input Power (dBm)
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves
PAE
44
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
42
40
38
36
34
32
30
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
Frequency (GHz)
1st Stage Gate Current @ 2.9 GHz
2nd Stage Gate Current @ 2.9 GHz
0
25
-20
20
-40
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
15
-60
10
-80
5
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
-100
0
-120
-140
0
4
8
12
16
20
-5
0
4
Input Power (dBm)
8
12
16
20
Input Power (dBm)
Drain Current @ 2.9 GHz
Small Signal Drain Current @ 2.9 GHz
2.8
1.2
2.4
Vdd = 8 V
Vdd = 9 V
Vdd = 10 V
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
1.1
2.0
1.0
1.6
0.9
1.2
0.8
6
0
4
8
12
Input Power (dBm)
16
20
0.8
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
VDD (V)
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
10
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Lead-Free 5 mm 20-Lead PQFN†
NOTES:
1. Reference JEDEC M0-220, VAR VHHC for additional dimensions and tolerance information.
2. Reference S2083 application note for PCB footprint information.
3. All dimensions shown as inches/mm.
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.
7
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support
MAAP-010171
Amplifier, Power, 8 W
2.5 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V3
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is provided in connection with M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc ("MACOM")
products. These materials are provided by MACOM as a service to its customers and may be used for
informational purposes only. Except as provided in MACOM's Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products or
in any separate agreement related to this document, MACOM assumes no liability whatsoever. MACOM
assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. MACOM may make changes to
specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice. MACOM makes no commitment to update
the information and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future
changes to its specifications and product descriptions. No license, express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise,
to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document.
THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, RELATING TO SALE AND/OR USE OF MACOM PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR
WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR
OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT. MACOM FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY
OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION, TEXT, GRAPHICS OR OTHER ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN
THESE MATERIALS. MACOM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS,
WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS.
8
MACOM products are not intended for use in medical, lifesaving or life sustaining applications. MACOM
customers using or selling MACOM products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to
fully indemnify MACOM for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) 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.
For further information and support please visit:
https://www.macom.com/support