MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Functional Schematic
Features
Rev. V2
21.2 dB Gain
5.0 V Bias
3.1 dB Noise Figure
External Bias Current Control
Low Distortion
Wide Bandwidth for DOCSIS 3.1
Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAAM-011185 is a balanced GaAs MMIC
amplifier assembled in a lead-free 3 mm 16-lead
PQFN plastic package.
The amplifier is ideally suited for use in CATV return
path applications, including DOCSIS 3.1 systems: it
offers low distortion and low noise figure with high
gain. It typically provides 3.1 dB noise figure,
21.2 dB gain, and 30 dB MER up to 57 dBmV per
channel for 16-Channel 64 QAM signaling while
drawing 290 mA DC current @ 5 V bias.
FB+
N/C
N/C
N/C
16
15
14
13
RFIN+
1
12
RFOUT+
ABIASA
2
11
VCC1A
ABIASB
3
10
VCC1B
RFIN-
4
9
RFOUT-
5
6
7
8
FB-
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin Configuration3
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
RFIN+
RF Input +
2
ABIASA
Active Bias A
3
ABIASB
Active Bias B
Ordering Information1,2
4
RFIN-
RF Input -
Part Number
Package
5
FB-
Feedback -
MAAM-011185-TR1000
1000 piece reel
6
N/C
No Connection
MAAM-011185-TR3000
3000 piece reel
7
N/C
No Connection
MAAM-011185-001SMB
Sample Board
8
N/C
No Connection
9
RFOUT-
RF Output (DC Bias) -
10
VCC1B
VCC Bias 1B
11
VCC1A
VCC Bias 1A
12
RFOUT+
RF Output (DC Bias) +
13
N/C
No Connection
14
N/C
No Connection
15
N/C
No Connection
16
FB+
Feedback +
17
4
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
Pad
RF and DC Ground
3. All pins listed as ‘No Connection’ should be grounded.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
Electrical Specifications5: TA = +25°C, VCC = 5 V, ICC = 290 mA, Z0 = 75 Ω
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
PIN = -10 dBm, 100 MHz
PIN = -10 dBm, 205 MHz
PIN = -10 dBm, 250 MHz
dB
20.5
20.5
—
21.5
21.2
21.0
22.5
22.5
—
Input Return Loss
5 - 300 MHz
dB
—
21
—
Output Return Loss
5 - 300 MHz
dB
—
21
—
Reverse Isolation
5 - 300 MHz
dB
—
25
—
Noise Figure
P1dB
OIP3
OIP2
POUT @ 30 dB MER5
5 - 205 MHz
205 - 300 MHz
ICC = 290 mA, 5 - 300 MHz
ICC = 320 mA, 5 - 300 MHz
12 dBm POUT per tone, 6 MHz spacing,
ICC = 290 mA, 5 - 300 MHz
ICC = 320 mA, 5 - 300 MHz
12 dBm POUT per tone, 6 MHz spacing,
ICC = 290 mA, 5 - 205 MHz
ICC = 320 mA, 5 - 205 MHz
ICC = 290 mA, 205 - 300 MHz
ICC = 320 mA, 205 - 300 MHz
16 Channels,
ICC = 290 mA, 5 - 205 MHz
ICC = 320 mA, 5 - 205 MHz
ICC6
R2 = 1.33 kΩ
dB
—
dBm
—
dBm
—
dBm
—
dBmV/
Channel
mA
3.1
3.3
27.0
27.3
43
45
80
82
76
78
—
—
—
—
55.5
—
57.0
58.0
—
—
290
320
5. Modulation Error Ratio, 64 QAM 5.12 MS/s. See ‘Typical Performance Curves’ on page 5 of this datasheet for an example MER vs.
output power relationship.
6. Data corresponds to the typical application circuit and component values shown on page 3 of this datasheet. Parameters shown at
nominal ICC = 290 mA unless otherwise noted. ICC is the total DC current draw from the VCC supply. As shown on page 3, it is distributed to
pins 9 and 12 by balun T2 and pins 10 and 11 directly. Resistor R2 determines the DC voltage of ABIASA/B and thereby ICC at approximately
0.25 mA/Ω. See page 5 for a typical ICC vs. R2 relationship assuming VCC = 5 V.
Absolute Maximum Ratings7,8
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
11 dBm
VCC
Junction Temperature
2
Handling Procedures
6V
9,10
+150°C
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +125°C
7. Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
8. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
9. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
10.Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + Өjc * (V * I)
Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 15° C/W.
a) For TC = +25°C, TJ = 47°C @ 5 V, 290 mA
b) For TC = +85°C, TJ = 107°C @ 5 V, 290 mA
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.
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
Typical Application Circuit: Schematic
Typical Application Circuit: Component Values
Component
C1 - C9
Value
100 nF
C10
C11, C13
C12
C14
R1
1500 pF
2.0 pF
2.5 pF
1.0 pF
2Ω
R2
1.33 kΩ
L1
22 nH
L2, L3
3.3 nH
L4
6.2 nH
T1, T2
MABA-007748-CT1160 1:1 Balun (MACOM)
Sample Board Layout
PIN 1
1
T1
T2
1
VCC
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
Typical Performance Curves: Small-Signal
Gain
Reverse Isolation
0
30
+25 ºC
-40 ºC
+85 ºC
+25 ºC
-40 ºC
+85 ºC
-10
S12 (dB)
S21 (dB)
25
20
15
10
-20
-30
0
100
200
300
-40
400
Frequency (MHz)
200
Frequency (MHz)
300
400
0
0
+25 ºC
-40 ºC
+85 ºC
+25 ºC
-40 ºC
+85 ºC
-10
S22 (dB)
-10
S11 (dB)
100
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
-20
-30
-40
0
-20
-30
0
100
200
300
400
300
400
Frequency (MHz)
-40
0
100
200
Frequency (MHz)
300
Noise Figure
5
Noise Figure (dB)
+25 ºC
-40 ºC
+85 ºC
4
3
2
1
0
100
200
Frequency (MHz)
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
Typical Performance Curves: Large Signal
OIP2 @ 12 dBm POUT
29
90
28
85
OIP2 (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB
27
26
25
75
0
50
100
150
200
250
70
300
Frequency (MHz)
50
MER (dB)
40
35
200
250
300
35
Fc
Fc
Fc
Fc
30
= 56.75 MHz
= 132 MHz
= 159 MHz
= 207 MHz
25
0
50
100
150
200
250
20
300
40
45
50
55
60
Output Power (dBmV/Ch)
Frequency (MHz)
Output Power at 30 dB MER vs. ICC11
ICC vs. Resistor R2 at VCC = 5 V
59
380
360
58
340
Icc (mA)
Output Power (dBmV/Ch)
150
40
45
57
Fc = 132 MHz
Fc = 159 MHz
320
300
56
280
55
260
280
300
320
340
Icc (mA)
5
100
Frequency (MHz)
45
50
OIP3 (dBm)
0
Modulation Error Ratio (64 QAM, 16 Channel)11
OIP3 @ 12 dBm POUT
30
80
260
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
R2 (kOhm)
11.FC is the center frequency of the measured channel, which is
the 9th of 16 consecutive 64-QAM channels.
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN†
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin plating over copper.
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MAAM-011185
CATV Return Path Differential Amplifier
5 - 300 MHz
Rev. V2
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