MAALSS0042 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Rev. V1 Functional Diagram Features • • • • • • • • • Low Noise Figure: 1.15 dB High Gain: 27 dB Low Power Consumption: 5V, 20 mA High Dynamic Range Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound 260°C Reflow Compatible RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0002 Description M/A-COM’s MAALSS0042 is a high performance GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier in a lead-free SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAALSS0042 employs a monolithic 3-stage selfbias design and a simple external matching network to obtain minimum noise figure. Ordering Information 1,2 Part Number Package MAALSS0042 Bulk Packaging MAALSS0042TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAALSS0042SMB Sample Test Board 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. Die quantity varies. GND RF IN GND GND RF OUT GND GND Pin Configuration 3,4,5 Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND Ground 2 RF IN RF Input 3 GND Ground 4 GND Ground 5 GND Ground 6 RF OUT RF Output, VDD 7 GND Ground 8 GND Ground The MAALSS0042 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) market, as well as standard gain blocks, buffer amps, driver amps, and IF amps in both fixed and portable systems. M/A-COM’S MAALSS0042 is fabricated using a mature 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance reliability. GND 3. Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 must be RF and DC grounded (see Recommended PCB Configuration). 4. Pin 2 is the RF input and must be connected to the simple matching network shown in the Application Schematic. 5. Pin 6 is the RF output. VDD is also applied on Pin 6. Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7 Parameter Absolute Maximum VDD +10 VDC Input Power 17 dBm Channel Temperature 8 +150 °C 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 does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 8. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165 °C/W * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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. MAALSS0042 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VDD = +5 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB 25 27 29 Noise Figure F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB - 1.15 1.4 Input VSWR F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm Ratio - 2.0:1 - Output VSWR F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm Ratio - 1.5:1 - Output P1dB F = 1.575 GHz dBm - 1 - Input IP3 F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dBm - -14 - Reverse Isolation F = 1.575 GHz, PIN = -35 dBm dB - 48 - Bias Current — mA 15 20 25 Recommended PCB Configuration Dimensions in inches (mm). Application Schematic T1 T2 Frequency = 1.575 GHz Impedance Electrical Length 57.2 Ω 36.0° 82.7 Ω 16.2° Lead-Free SOIC-8† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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. MAALSS0042 Low Noise Amplifier 1.575 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Gain over Temperature Gain, TA = +25°C 28 28 26 26 24 24 22 22 20 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 20 1.3 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1.4 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.0 1.0 1.54 1.7 1.8 Noise Figure over Temperature Noise Figure, TA = +25°C 1.52 1.6 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 0.8 1.50 1.5 1.56 1.58 1.60 0.8 1.50 +25°C -40°C +85°C 1.52 Frequency (GHz) 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 1.7 1.8 Frequency (GHz) Input IP3, TA = +25°C VSWR, TA = +25°C -12 3.0 -13 2.5 -14 2.0 Input Output -15 -16 1.50 1.5 1.52 1.54 1.56 Frequency (GHz) 1.58 1.60 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Frequency (GHz) 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.