? 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 low noise amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 ghz rev. v1 maalss0044 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: 1.55 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 ? lead-free soic-8 package ? 100% matte tin plating over copper ? halogen-free ?green? mold compound ? 260c reflow compatible ? rohs* compliant version of maam12021 description m/a-com?s maalss0044 is a high performance gaas mmic low noise amplifier in a lead-free soic-8 surface mount package. the maalss0044 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 maalss0044 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 maalss0044 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 maalss0044 bulk packaging maalss0044tr-3000 3000 piece reel MAALSS0044SMB sample test board pin configuration pin no. function pin no. function 1 ground 5 ground 2 r1 (optional) see note 10 6 rf output 3 rf input 7 v dd 4 ground 8 ground functional block diagram absolute maximum ratings 3,4 parameter absolute maximum v dd +10 vdc input power +17 dbm current 5 30 ma channel temperature 6 +150c operating temperature -40c to +85c storage temperature -65c to +150c 3. exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 4. m/a-com does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 5. only if pin 2 is used to increase current (see note 10. 6. typical thermal resistance ( jc) = +165c/w. * restrictions on hazardous substanc es, european union directive 2002/95/ec. 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 rf out gnd gnd rf in gnd gnd v dd r1 (optional) 1. reference application note m513 for reel size information. 2. all sample boards include 5 loose parts.
? 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 low noise amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 ghz rev. v1 maalss0044 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 7 : t a = 25c, v dd = +5 v, z 0 = 50 ? parameter test conditions units min. typ. max. gain 1.5 - 1.6 ghz, p in = -30 dbm db 19 21 23 noise figure 1.5 - 1.6 ghz db ? 1.55 1.9 input vswr 1.5 - 1.6 ghz, p in = -30 dbm ratio ? 1.5:1 ? output vswr 1.5 - 1.6 ghz, p in = -30 dbm ratio ? 1.5:1 ? output 1 db compression 1.5 - 1.6 ghz dbm ? 6 ? input ip3 1.5 - 1.6 ghz, p in = -30 dbm dbm ? -2 ? reverse isolation 1.5 - 1.6 ghz, p in = -30 dbm db ? 40 ? bias current ? ma 5 8 11 7. see plots for 3-volt performance. component list part value case size manufacturer c1 500 pf 0603 murata l1 15 nh 0805 coilcraft r1 (optional) 35 to 40 ? 0603 panasonic 8. pins 1, 4, 5 and 8 must be rf and dc grounded as shown. 9. pin 3 is the rf input; pin 6 is the rf output. v dd 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). 10. 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 ? chip resistor (as shown in the recommended pcb configuration). application schematic 8,9,10 recommended pcb configuration l1 c1 v dd rf in rf out r1 (optional) see note 8
? 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 low noise amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 ghz rev. v1 maalss0044 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. noise figure @ +25c vswr @ 5 v, 8 ma, +25c input ip3 @ +25c typical performance curves gain @ 5 v, 8 ma noise figure @ 5 v, 8 ma gain @ +25c 16 18 20 22 24 1.31.41.51.61.71.8 3 v, 8 ma 5 v, 8 ma 5 v, 20 ma frequency (ghz) 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 3 v, 8 ma 5 v, 8 ma 5 v, 20 ma frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.31.41.51.61.71.8 input output frequency (ghz) -9 -6 -3 0 3 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 3 v, 8 ma 5 v, 8 ma 5 v, 20 ma frequency (ghz) 16 18 20 22 24 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 +25c -40c +85c frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.3 1.6 1.9 2.2 1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60 +25c -40c +85c frequency (ghz)
? 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 low noise amplifier 1.5 - 1.6 ghz rev. v1 maalss0044 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. 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 soic-8 ? ? reference application note m538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. additional information is available in application note m540, ?m/a-com gaas mmic lna soic-8 platform?. meets jedec moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
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