? 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 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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: 1.6 db ? high input ip3: -6 dbm at 3 v, 6.5 ma bias ? high gain: 18 db ? single supply: +3 to +8 vdc ? adjustable current: 3 to 20 ma with external resistor ? lead-free sot-26 plastic package ? 100% matte tin plating over copper ? halogen-free ?green? mold compound ? 260c reflow compatible ? rohs* compliant version of am50-0006 description m/a-com?s MAALSS0048 is a high dynamic range, gaas mmic, low noise amplifier in a lead-free, sot-26 miniature surface mount, plastic package. it employs external input matching to obtain optimum noise figure performance and operating frequency flexibility. the MAALSS0048 also features flexible biasing to control the current consumption vs. dynamic range trade-off. the MAALSS0048 can operate from any positive supply voltage in the 3 v to 8 v range. its current can be controlled over a range of 3 ma to 20 ma with an external resistor. the MAALSS0048 is ideally suited for use where low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range, and low power consumption are required. typical applications included receiver front ends in pdc, dcs-1800, dcs-1900 and other pcn/pcs applications. it is also useful as a gain block, buffer, driver, and if amplifier in both fixed or portable pdc and pcn/pcs systems. the MAALSS0048 is fabricated using a low-cost 0.5-micron gate length gaas process. the process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. the MAALSS0048 is 100% rf tested to ensure performance specification compliance. pin configuration pin no. pin name description 1 v dd positive supply voltage 2 gnd rf and dc ground 3 rf output rf output of the amplifier 4 gnd rf and dc ground 5 r ext c ext external current control by-pass capacitor 6 rf input rf input of the amplifier * restrictions on hazardous substanc es, european union directive 2002/95/ec. functional block diagram ordering information 1,2 part number package MAALSS0048 sot-26 plastic package MAALSS0048tr-3000 3000 piece reel MAALSS0048pdc 1400-1520 mhz designer?s kit MAALSS0048pcs 1700-2000 mhz designer?s kit 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 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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. parameter test conditions units 1500 mhz 1900 mhz min. typ. max. min. typ. max. gain v dd = 3 volts db 15 18 20 15 17.5 20 noise figure v dd = 3 volts db ? 1.60 2.00 ? 1.65 2.00 input vswr ? ratio ? 2.2:1 ? ? 1.5:1 ? output vswr ? ratio ? 1.5:1 ? ? 1.5:1 ? output 1 db compression v dd = 3 volts dbm ? 1 ? ? 0 ? input ip3 dbm ? -5.0 ? ? -6.0 ? reverse isolation ? db ? 35 ? ? 35 ? drain current v dd = 3 volts ma 4.5 6.5 10 4.5 6.5 10 v dd = 3 volts electrical specifications 3 : t a = +25c, z 0 = 50 ? , p in = -30 dbm 3. using external 15 ? resistor. see functional schematics. absolute maximum ratings 4,5 parameter absolute maximum v dd +10 vdc input power +17 dbm current 6 30 ma channel temperature 7 +150c operating temperature -40c to +85c storage temperature -65c to +150c 4. exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. m/a-com does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 6. when pin #5 is used to increase current (see note 8). 7. thermal resistance ( jc) = +150c/w 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 sot-26 ? ? reference application note m538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. meets jedec moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
? 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 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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. external circuitry parts list 8 part value purpose c1 47 pf dc block c2 470 pf by-pass l1 2.7 nh tuning l2 22 nh rf choke r1 see note 9 optional current control c3 470 pf by-pass 8. all external circuitry parts ar e readily available, low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.) 9. pin 5 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. for idd ~ 5 ma, r1 = 150 ? ; idd ~ 6.5 ma, r1 = 120 ? ; idd ~ 20 ma, r1 = 27 ? . functional schematic frequency 1700 mhz 1850 mhz 2000 mhz in (mag) 0.699 0.674 0.649 in (ang) 48.47 38.68 29.27 input reflection coefficient cross section view the pcb dielectric between rf traces and rf ground layers should be chosen to reduce rf discontinuities between 50 ohm lines and package pins. m/a-com recommends an fr-4 di- electric thickness of 0.008? (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 ohm line width of 0.015? (0.38 mm). the recommended rf metalization thickness is 1 ounce copper. recommended pcb configuration layout view data for 1700 - 2000 mhz operation pin 1
? 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 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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, 1700 - 2000 mhz input ip3 vs. bias @ +25c gain vs. bias @ +25c noise figure (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) vswr (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) output p1 db vs. bias @+25c input ip3 vs. drain current (frequency = 1900 mhz) 12 14 16 18 20 22 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma frequency (ghz) -10 -5 0 5 10 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 3 v, 6.5 ma frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 input vswr output vswr frequency (ghz) -10 -5 0 5 10 5 101520 5 v 3 v drain current (ma) -10 -5 0 5 10 1.71.81.92.0 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma 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. 5 low noise amplifier 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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, 1700 - 2000 mhz noise figure vs. temperature (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) gain vs. temperature (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 +25c +85c -40c frequency (ghz) 12 14 16 18 20 22 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 +25c +85c -40c 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. 6 low noise amplifier 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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. external circuitry parts list 10 part value purpose c1 47 pf dc block c2 470 pf by-pass l1 10 nh tuning l2 3.9 nh tuning l3 22 nh rf choke r1 see note 11 current control c3 470 pf by-pass 10. all external circuitry parts are readily available, low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.) 11. pin 5 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. for idd ~ 5 ma, r1 = 150 ? ; idd ~ 6.5 ma, r1 = 120 ? ; idd ~ 20 ma, r1 = 27 ? . functional schematic data for 1400 - 1520 mhz operation rf input rf output c1 l1 r1 (see note 11) l2 v dd 2,4 3 6 1 5 c2 c3 l3 cross section view the pcb dielectric between rf traces and rf ground layers should be chosen to reduce rf discontinuities between 50 ohm lines and package pins. m/a-com recommends an fr-4 di- electric thickness of 0.008? (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 ohm line width of 0.015? (0.38 mm). the recommended rf metalization thickness is 1 ounce copper. recommended pcb configuration layout view pin 1
? 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. 7 low noise amplifier 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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, 1400 - 1520 mhz input ip3 vs. bias @ +25c gain vs. bias @ +25c noise figure (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) vswr (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) output p1 db vs. bias @+25c input ip3 vs. drain current (frequency = 1500 mhz) 12 14 16 18 20 22 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma frequency (ghz) -10 -5 0 5 10 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 3 v, 6.5 ma frequency (ghz) 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 input vswr output vswr frequency (ghz) -5 0 5 10 15 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 5 v, 20 ma 3 v, 6.5 ma 3 v, 5 ma frequency (ghz) -10 -5 0 5 10 5 101520 5 v 3 v drain current (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. 8 low noise amplifier 1400 - 2000 mhz rev. v2 MAALSS0048 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, 1400 - 1520 mhz noise figure vs. temperature (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) gain vs. temperature (bias = 3v, 6.5 ma) 12 14 16 18 20 22 1.30 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 1.60 +25c +85c -40c frequency (ghz) 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 1.35 1.40 1.45 1.50 1.55 +25c +85c -40c frequency (ghz)
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