MAAM12021 Low Noise Amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 GHz Rev. 4 Features • • • • • • • Functional Block Diagram Low Noise Figure: 1.55 dB High Gain: 21 dB Low Power Consumption: 3 to 5 V, 8 mA High Dynamic Range DC Decoupled RF Input and Output No External RF Tuning Elements Necessary Low Cost SOIC-8 Plastic Package RF OUT GND VDD GND 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 GND R1 (optional) Description M/A-COM’s MAAM12021 is a high performance GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier in a low cost SOIC 8-lead surface mount package. The MAAM12021 employs a fully monolithic design which eliminates the need for external tuning networks. It can be biased using 3 or 5 volt supplies and has an option for biasing at higher currents for increased dynamic range. The MAAM12021 is ideally suited for use where low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range and low power consumption are required. Typical applications include receiver front ends in the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Japanese Personal Digital Cellular (PDC-1500) markets, as well as standard gain blocks, buffer amps, driver amps and IF amps in both fixed and portable systems. M/A-COM’s MAAM12021 is fabricated using a mature 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance reliability. Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MAAM12021 Bulk Packaging MAAM12021TR 1000 piece reel MAAM12021SMB Sample Test Board RF IN GND Pin Configuration 3,4 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 Ground 5 Ground 2 R1 (Optional) See Note 5 6 RF Output 3 RF Input 7 VDD 4 Ground 8 Ground 3. Pins 1, 4, 5 and 8 must be RF and DC grounded as shown. 4. Pin 3 is the RF input, pin 6 is the RF output. VDD is applied on pin 7. This pin must be bypassed with a 500 pF surface mount MLC capacitor, mounted as close as possible to pin 7, and RF decoupled with a chip inductor having a minimum value of 15 nH (as shown in the Recommended PCB Configuration). 5. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current bias. For nominal current operation no resistor is used. For optional 20 mA current operation, connect a 35 to 40 ohm chip resistor (as show in the Recommended PCB Configuration). 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 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. MAAM12021 Low Noise Amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 GHz Rev. 4 Electrical Specifications 6: TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = +5 V, Pin = -30 dBm Parameter Test Conditions Units Min Typ Max Gain — dB 19 21 23 Noise Figure — dB — 1.55 1.9 Input VSWR — Ratio — 1.5:1 — Output VSWR — Ratio — 1.5:1 — Output 1 dB Compression — dBm — 6 — Input IP3 — dBm — -2 — Reverse Isolation — dB — 40 — Bias Current — mA 5 8 11 6. See 3 V data herein. Absolute Maximum Ratings 7 Parameter Absolute Maximum VDD +10 VDC Input Power Current +17 dBm 8 Channel Temperature Application Schematic 30 mA 9 +150°C Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 8. Only if Pin 2 is used to increase current (See Note 5 herein). 9. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165°C/W. Component List Part Value Case Size Manufacturer C1 500 pF 0603 Murata L1 15 nH 0805 Coilcraft R1 35/40 Ω 0603 Panasonic 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. MAAM12021 Low Noise Amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 GHz Rev. 4 Recommended PCB Configuration Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: See Note 3 See Note 2 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. SOIC-8 3 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. MAAM12021 Low Noise Amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 GHz Rev. 4 Typical Performance Curves Noise Figure @ +25°C Gain @ +25°C 24 1.7 22 1.6 20 1.5 3 VOLTS, 8mA 5 VOLTS, 8mA 5 VOLTS, 20mA 3 VOLT, 8mA 5 VOLT, 8mA 5 VOLT, 20mA 18 1.4 16 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.3 1.50 1.52 Frequency (GHz) 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 1.58 1.60 1.58 1.60 Frequency (GHz) VSWR @ 5 V, 8 mA, +25°C Input IP3 @ +25°C 3 3 INPUT 2.5 0 OUTPUT -3 2 3 VOLTS, 8mA 5 VOLTS, 8mA 5 VOLT, 20mA -6 1.5 1 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 -9 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure @ 5 V, 8 mA Gain @ 5 V, 8 mA 24 2.2 22 1.9 20 +25 C -40 C +85 C 1.6 +25 C -40 C +85 C 1.3 18 16 1.3 4 1.4 1.5 1.6 Frequency (GHz) 1.7 1.8 1.0 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 Frequency (GHz) 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.