? 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.macomtech.com for additi onal data sheets and prod uct information. m/a-com technology solutions inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 1 high dynamic range low noise amplifier 800 - 1000 mhz rev. v5 am50-0003 advanced: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology solutions is considering for development. performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. commitment to develop is not guaranteed. preliminary: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology 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. commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. features ? low noise figure: 1.2 db ? high input: +18 dbm at 8 v, 60 ma bias +6.5 dbm at 3 v, 20 ma bias ? high gain: 15 db ? single supply: +3 to +8 vdc ? low cost soic-8 plastic package ? adjustable current: 20 to 80 ma with external resistor description m/a-com?s am50-0003 is a high dynamic range, gaas mmic, low noise amplifier in a low cost, soic 8-lead, surface mount, plastic package. it employs external input matching to obtain optimum noise figure performance and operating frequency flexibility. the am50-0003 also features flexible biasing to control the current consumption vs. dynamic range trade-off. the am50-0003 can operate from any supply voltage in the 3v to 8v range. its current can be controlled over a range of 20 ma to 80 ma with an external resistor. the am50-0003 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 amps, gsm, and etacs base stations. it is also useful as a gain block, buffer, driver, and if amplifier in both fixed and portable cellular and 900 mhz ism systems. the am50-0003 is fabricated using a low-cost 0.5- micron gate length gaas process. the process features full passivation for increased performance reliability. the am50-0003 is 100% rf tested to ensure performance specification compliance. pin configuration pin no. pin name description 1 gnd rf and dc ground 2 r ext external current control (optional) 3 rf in rf input of the amplifier 4 gnd rf and dc ground 5 gnd rf and dc ground 6 rf out rf output of the amplifier 7 v dd positive supply voltage 8 gnd rf and dc ground ordering information 1 part number package am50-0003 bulk packaging am50-0003tr 1000 piece reel AM50-0003SMB sample test board 1. reference application note m513 for reel size information. absolute maximum ratings 2 parameter absolute maximum vdd +10 vdc input power +17 dbm current 3 120 ma channel temperature 4 +150c operating temperature -40c to +85c storage temperature -65c to +150c 2. exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. 3. when pin #2 is used to increase current. (see note 6) 4. thermal resistance ( jc) = +88c/w functional block diagram
? 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.macomtech.com for additi onal data sheets and prod uct information. m/a-com technology solutions inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 2 high dynamic range low noise amplifier 800 - 1000 mhz rev. v5 am50-0003 advanced: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology solutions is considering for development. performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. commitment to develop is not guaranteed. preliminary: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology 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. commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. electrical specifications: t a = +25c, z 0 = 50 ? , f=900 mhz, p in = -30 dbm 5. using external 15 ? resistor. see functional block diagram herein. component list 6 part value case size manufacturer purpose c1 47 pf 0603 murata dc block c2 470 pf 0603 murata by-pass l1 12 nh 0603 coilcraft tuning l2 12 nh 0603 coilcraft rf choke r1 5.1k ? 0603 panasonic dc return r2 see note 7 0603 panasonic optional current control 6. all external circuitry parts ar e readily available, in low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.) 7. pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. for 20 ma operation, no resistor is used. for idd ~ 40 ma, r2 = 43 ohms; idd ~ 60 ma, r2 = 15 ohms; idd ~ 80 ma, r2 = 10 ohms. 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. functional schematic parameter test conditions units min typ max gain 5 v, 60 ma 5 3 v, 20 ma db db 13 12 15 13.5 ? ? noise figure 5 v, 60 ma 5 3 v, 20 ma db db ? ? 1.20 1.25 1.50 1.50 input vswr ? ratio ? 2.0:1 ? output vswr ? ratio ? 1.5:1 ? output 1 db compression 5 v, 60 ma 5 3 v, 20 ma dbm dbm ? ? 16.5 8.5 ? ? input ip3 5 v, 60 ma 5 3 v, 20 ma dbm dbm 12.5 4.0 15 6.5 ? ? reverse location ? db ? 25 ?
? 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.macomtech.com for additi onal data sheets and prod uct information. m/a-com technology solutions inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 3 high dynamic range low noise amplifier 800 - 1000 mhz rev. v5 am50-0003 advanced: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology solutions is considering for development. performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. commitment to develop is not guaranteed. preliminary: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology 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. commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. recommended pcb configuration the AM50-0003SMB designer?s kit allows for immediat e evaluation of m/a-com?s am50-0003. the designer?s kit includes an evaluation board with mounted am50-0003 and five loose am50-0003?s. the evaluation board consists of the recommended external surface mount circ uitry, rf connectors, and a dc multi-pin connector, all mounted to a multi-layer fr-4 pcb. the AM50-0003SMB evaluation pcb is illustrated below with all functional ports labeled. designer?s kit AM50-0003SMB am50-0003 evaluation board evaluation pcb & rf connector losses port reference approximate rf loss lna input 0.1 db @ 900 mhz lna output 0.1 db @ 900 mhz the dc connector on the designer?s kit pcb allows convenient dc line access. this is accomplished by one or more of the following methods: a.) a mating female multi-pin connector (newark electronics stock # 46f-4658, not included). b.) wires soldered to the necessary pins (not included). c.) clip leads (not included). cross section view the pcb dielectric between rf traces and rf ground layers should be chosen to reduce rf discontinuities between 50 ? lines and package pins. m/a-com rec- ommends an fr-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008? (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 ? line width of 0.015? (0.38 mm). the recommended rf metalization thickness is 1 ounce copper.
? 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.macomtech.com for additi onal data sheets and prod uct information. m/a-com technology solutions inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 4 high dynamic range low noise amplifier 800 - 1000 mhz rev. v5 am50-0003 advanced: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology solutions is considering for development. performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. commitment to develop is not guaranteed. preliminary: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology 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. commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. typical performance curves: t a = +25c, z 0 = 50 ? , v dd = 5 v, i dd = 60 ma unless otherwise specified vswr vs. frequency gain vs. frequency noise figure vs. frequency noise figure vs. current, f = 900 mhz output p1db vs. frequency output p1db vs. current, f = 900 mhz 12 13 14 15 16 17 0.50.70.91.1 3 volts 5 volts 8 volts frequency (ghz) 1 2 3 4 5 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 input output frequency (ghz) 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.0 frequency (ghz) vdd = 3 t o 8 volts 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 20 40 60 80 idd (ma) vdd = 3 t o 8 volts 8 12 16 20 24 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.0 3 volt 5 volt 6 volt 8 volt frequency (ghz) 8 12 16 20 24 20 40 60 80 3 volt 5 volt 6 volt 8 volt idd (ma)
? 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.macomtech.com for additi onal data sheets and prod uct information. m/a-com technology solutions inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. 5 high dynamic range low noise amplifier 800 - 1000 mhz rev. v5 am50-0003 advanced: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology solutions is considering for development. performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. commitment to develop is not guaranteed. preliminary: data sheets contain information regarding a product m/a-com technology 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. commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. input ip3 vs. current, f = 900 mhz input ip3 vs. frequency 5 9 13 17 21 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 1 3 volts 5 volts 6 volts 8 volts frequency (ghz) 5 9 13 17 21 20 40 60 80 3 volt 5 volt 6 volt 8 volt idd (ma) soic-8 the am50-0003 is fabricated using a low-cost 0.5-micron gate length gaas process. the process features full passivation for in creased performance reliability. the am50-0003 is 100% rf test ed to ensure performance specification compliance. typical performance curves: t a = +25c, z 0 = 50 ? , v dd = 5 v, i dd = 60 ma unless otherwise specified
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