RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0073 V1 Features • • • • • • • • Functional Block Diagram Broadband High Gain Operation Optimized Performance for WiMax Applications Excellent EVM Performance: 1.5% @ 21 dBm High Efficiency Lead-Free 4x4 mm PQFN Package 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0073 RF driver amplifier is a two-stage GaAs MMIC which exhibits exceptional linearity performance as well as high gain in a leadfree 4x4 mm PQFN surface mount plastic package. The device is biased with a single +5 volt supply and consumes 490 mA typically. The MAAMSS0073 is fabricated using a high linearity HBT process to realize low current and high power functionality. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 N/C No Connection 2 N/C No Connection 3 RFIN Amplifier Input 4 N/C No Connection 5 N/C No Connection 6 N/C No Connection 7 N/C No Connection 8 N/C No Connection 9 N/C No Connection 10 RFOUT / VCC2 Amplifier Output & 2nd Stage VCC 11 RFOUT / VCC2 Amplifier Output & 2nd Stage VCC 12 N/C No Connection The MAAMSS0073 can be externally tuned for operation anywhere within the 250 to 4000 MHz frequency band. Ordering Information 1 Part Number Package MAAMSS0073TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAM-000073-000SMB Sample Only, General Frequency MAAM-000073-001SMB 3500 MHz Configuration 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter Absolute Maximum 13 N/C No Connection RF Output Power +32 dBm 14 RFIN2 2nd Stage RF Input Voltage 6 volts 15 RFOUT/VCC1 1st Stage VCC & RF Output Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C 16 N/C No Connection 200°C 17 Paddle4 RF and DC Ground Junction Temperature 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 1 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. M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or 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 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0073 V1 Electrical Specifications: VCC = +5 V, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 3500 MHz dB 21 23 — Input Return Loss 3500 MHz dB — 10 — Output Return Loss 3500 MHz dB — 7 — Output P1dB 3500 MHz dBm — 29 — Output IP3 (+23 dBm / tone, 1 MHz spacing) 3500 MHz dBm 38 43 — EVM +21 dBm channel power 54 Mbps OFDM (includes 1% system level) % rms — 1.5 — Noise Figure 3500 MHz dB — 3.8 — Quiescent Current +5 V (+23 dBm / tone, 1 MHz spacing) 3500 MHz mA — 490 — mA — 590 750 Current Application Schematic 3300 - 3800 MHz Maximum Operating Conditions 5 Parameter Maximum Operating Conditions Junction Temperature 6 160°C RF Output Power +32 dBm Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C 5. Operating at or within these conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 6. Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 35°C/W. MAAMSS0073 External Parts List Sample Board RFIN RFOUT 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. Component Value Case Size Manufacturer C7 1000 pF 0402 Murata C1 1.5 pF 0402 Murata C2 2.2 pF 0402 Murata C3,C8,C9 1.0 pF 0402 Murata C4,C5,C6 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C10 3.3 µF 0402 Murata L1 3.6 nH 0402 Coilcraft R1, R2 0Ω 0402 - TL1 50 Ω, 34.3° @ 3500 MHz TL2 50 Ω, 21° @ 3500 MHz • 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 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0073 V1 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C Gain Input Return Loss 0 25 -5 20 -10 15 -15 10 -20 5 -25 0 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 -30 3000 3250 Frequency (MHz) 3500 3750 4000 Frequency (MHz) EVM Output Return Loss 0 8 7 -5 3300 MHz 3400 MHz 3500 MHz 3600 MHz 3700 MHz 3800 MHz 6 -10 5 -15 4 3 -20 2 -25 1 -30 3000 0 3250 3500 3750 4000 4 8 Frequency (MHz) 12 16 20 24 Channel Power (dBm) P1dB Current 1000 26 3300MHz 3500 MHz 3800 MHz 800 600 22 400 20 200 18 0 0 3300 MHz 3500 MHz 3800 MHz 24 8 16 P OUT 24 32 (dBm) 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. 16 0 4 8 12 P 16 OUT 20 24 28 32 (dBm) • 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 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant RF Driver Amplifier 250 - 4000 MHz MAAMSS0073 V1 Typical Performance Curves: @ +25°C Output IP3 Noise 50 6 5 40 4 30 3 3300 MHz 3400 MHz 3500 MHz 3600 MHZ 3700 MHz 3800 MHz 20 10 2 1 0 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 0 3000 Output Power / Tone (dBm) 3250 3500 3750 4000 Frequency (MHz) 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 devices. Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or 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 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.