MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Features N/C Interstage N/C Interstage Wide Frequency Range +42 dBm Output IP3 25.5 dB Gain at 2140 MHz 26.5 dB Attenuation Range Lead-Free 4 mm, 24-Lead PQFN Package RoHS* Compliant and 260C Reflow Compatible N/C Functional Schematic N/C Rev. V1 24 VCNTRL 19 1 18 N/C Description +3 V N/C The MAAM-009320 is a variable gain amplifier with 26.5 dB of gain control at 2.14 GHz. It has good input IP3 performance over the full attenuation range. External matching components are used to set the center frequency and achieve the return loss performance. The analog control is accomplished through a single control pin of 0 to +3V. +5V N/C N/C N/C RFIN RFOUT/+5 MAAM-009320-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAM-009320-001SMB Sample Board, 2140 MHz N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C 12 Pin Configuration3 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 VCNTRL 13 N/C 2 +3V 14 RFOUT/+5V 3 +5V 15 N/C 4 N/C 16 N/C 5 RFIN 17 N/C 6 N/C 18 N/C 7 N/C 19 N/C 8 N/C 20 Interstage 9 N/C 21 N/C 10 N/C 22 Interstage 11 N/C 23 N/C 12 N/C 24 N/C 25 Paddle4 Ordering Information Package 13 7 1,2 Part Number 6 N/C The 4 mm PQFN package is RoHS compliant and compatible with reflow temperatures to 260oC. Applications include transceivers for cellular infrastructure. N/C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 3. For optimum RF performance, all N/C's should be terminated to ground. 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. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications5,6,7: Freq. = 2140 MHz, TA = +25C, Z0 = 50 Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain dB 24 25.5 -- Noise Figure dB -- 3.0 -- Input Return Loss dB -- 13 -- Output Return Loss dB -- 12 -- Output P1dB dBm -- 28 -- Output IP3 Pout = +9 dBm per tone SCL, 1 MHz spacing dBm 40 42 -- Attenuation Range dB 25 26.5 -- Attenuation Control V -- 0 to 3 -- Small Signal Current mA -- 231 300 5. Contact M/A-COM Technology Solutions' Application Engineering Department for performance and tuning at other frequencies within frequency range. 6. Typical performance at no attenuation, Vcntrl = 0V. 7. Typical small signal currents are 76 mA for stage 1 and 155 mA for stage 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings8,9 Parameter Absolute Maximum Input Power +6 dBm Voltage (all DC pins) 6 volts Storage Temperature -55C to +150C Case Temperature -40C to +85C 10,11 150C Junction Temp, Stage 3 10,12 160C Junction Temp, Stage 1 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 class 1A devices. 8. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 9. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 10.Junction Temperature (TJ) = TA + jc * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN)) 11.Stage 1 typical thermal resistance (jc) = 106.5 C/W 12.Stage 3 typical thermal resistance (jc) = 68.6 C/W 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: Gain, Vcntrl = 0V Attenuation Range 28 28 +25 C -40 C +85 C 27 27 26 26 25 25 24 24 23 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 23 2.11 2.12 2.13 Frequency (GHz) 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.16 2.17 2.16 2.17 Frequency (GHz) Reverse Isolation, Vcntrl = 0V Gain vs. Control Voltage 30 -40 25 -45 20 15 -50 10 5 -55 0 -5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 -60 2.11 2.12 2.13 Control Voltage (V) 2.14 2.15 Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -5 -5 -10 -10 -15 -15 -20 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Frequency (GHz) Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V 2.16 2.17 -20 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 Frequency (GHz) 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage 25 45 44 20 43 42 15 41 +25 C -40 C +85 C 40 10 39 +25 C -40 C +85 C 5 38 37 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 0 0.0 0.5 Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V 10 29 8 28 6 27 4 +25 C -40 C +85 C 26 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 0 0.0 3.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 Noise Figure vs. Control Voltage 5 25 4 20 3 15 2 10 +25 C -40 C +85 C 1 2.13 2.5 Control Voltage (V) Noise Figure, Vcntrl = 0V 2.12 2.0 2 Frequency (GHz) 0 2.11 1.5 Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage 30 25 2.11 1.0 Control Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) 2.14 2.15 Frequency (GHz) 5 2.16 2.17 0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Parts List 2140 MHz PCB Layout C9 C5 Rev. V1 Part Value Case Style C1 68 pF 0402 C2, C4, C5, C8 1000 pF 0402 C3, C9 0.1 F 0402 C6 12 pF 0402 C7 2.2 pF 0402 C10 1.5 pF 0402 C11 39 pF 0402 L1 39 nH 0402 L2 7.5 nH 0402 L3 3.9 nH 0402 C6 C8 C4 C7 C3 C2 L1 L2 C1 L3 C11 C10 2140 MHz Schematic C3 +5V Cross Section View +5V +3V Vc C9 C7 C2 C4 L1 C5 C8 C6 L2 C1 Top Soldermask Primary Side (L1) (2 Oz Copper) DIELETRIC FR-406 HIGH Tg .008 +/- .001 THICK PREPREG FR406 HIGH Tg Internal Plane (L2) C11 (2 Oz Copper) Secondary Side (L3) L3 (1 Oz Copper) C10 Overall Thickness - Excluding Soldermask: .058" +/- .003" Lead Free 4 mm 24-Lead PQFN Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 400 MHz Applications Section Parts List Schematic +5V +3V C4 C1 Case Style C1, C11 39 pF 0402 C9 C2, C4, C5, C8 1000 pF 0402 C8 C3, C9 0.1 F 0402 C6 4.7 pF 0402 C7 4 pF 0402 C10 18 pF 0402 L1 39 nH 0402 L2 7.5 nH 0402 L3 3.9 nH 0402 L4 12 nH 0402 C5 C6 L1 Value +5V Vc C3 C2 Part L2 L4 C11 L3 C7 C10 Gain, Vcntrl = 0V Attenuation Range 30 35 30 Attenuation (dB) Gain (dB) 28 26 24 25 20 15 10 22 5 20 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 0.47 0 0.35 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 6 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 0.47 MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 400 MHz Applications Section Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -5 -10 -15 -20 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 -20 45 25 43 20 41 39 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 0.47 2.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 15 10 5 37 0 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 0.0 0.47 Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage 30 10 8 Input P1dB (dBm) 28 26 24 22 20 0.35 0.37 Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage Input IP3 (dBm) Output IP3 (dBm) -15 -30 0.35 0.47 Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V Output P1dB (dBm) -10 -25 -25 0.35 35 0.35 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -5 Output Return Loss (dB) Input Return Loss (dB) 0 6 4 2 0 -2 0.37 0.39 0.41 0.43 Frequency (GHz) 0.45 0.47 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 7 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 850 MHz Applications Section Parts List Schematic +5V +3V C4 L1 C1 Value Case Style 39 pF 0402 C9 C2, C4, C5, C8 1000 pF 0402 C8 C3, C9 0.1 F 0402 C6 4.7 pF 0402 C7 1.2 pF 0402 C10 6.8 pF 0402 L1 39 nH 0402 L2 7.5 nH 0402 L3 1 nH 0402 L4 10 nH 0402 +5V Vc C3 C2 Part C1, C11 C5 C6 L2 L4 C11 L3 C7 C10 Gain, Vcntrl = 0V Attenuation Range 30 35 30 Attenuation (dB) Gain (dB) 28 26 24 22 20 0.80 25 20 15 10 5 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 0.90 0 0.80 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 8 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 0.90 MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 850 MHz Applications Section Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -10 -15 -20 -25 -15 -20 -30 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 0.90 0.8 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 0.9 Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V 45 25 43 20 Input IP3 (dBm) Output IP3 (dBm) -10 -25 -30 0.80 41 39 15 10 5 37 35 0.80 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -5 Output Return Loss (dB) Input Return Loss (dB) -5 0 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 0.0 0.90 Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 2.5 3.0 2.5 3.0 Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage 30 14 12 10 Input P1dB (dBm) Output P1dB (dBm) 28 26 24 8 6 4 2 0 22 -2 20 0.80 -4 0.82 0.84 0.86 Frequency (GHz) 0.88 0.90 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 9 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 2600 MHz Applications Section Parts List Schematic +5V +3V Vc C3 C4 C2 Part Value Case Style C1 3.9 pF 0402 C9 C2, C4, C5, C8 1000 pF 0402 C8 C3, C9 0.1 F 0402 C6 6.8 pF 0402 C7 1.2 pF 0402 C10 1 pF 0402 L1 39 nH 0402 L2 7.5 nH 0402 L3 1.8 nH 0402 L4 3.9 nH 0402 +5V C5 C6 L1 C7 L2 C1 C10 L4 L3 Attenuation Range 24 30 22 28 Attenuation (dB) Gain (dB) Gain, Vcntrl = 0V 20 18 24 22 16 14 2.50 26 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 2.70 20 2.50 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 10 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 2.70 MAAM-009320 Variable Gain Amplifier with Analog Control 400 - 2700 MHz Rev. V1 2600 MHz Applications Section Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 Input Return Loss (dB) -5 -10 Output Return Loss (dB) Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V -15 -20 -25 -30 2.50 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 -15 -20 46 25 44 20 Input IP3 (dBm) Output IP3 (dBm) -10 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 2.70 Input IP3 vs. Control Voltage 42 40 15 10 5 38 36 2.50 0 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 0.0 2.70 Output P1dB, Vcntrl = 0V 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 2.5 3.0 Input P1dB vs. Control Voltage 30 10 28 8 Input IP3 (dBm) Output P1dB (dBm) -5 -25 2.50 2.70 Output IP3, Vcntrl = 0V 26 24 22 20 2.50 Vc=0V Vc=1V Vc=2V Vc=3V 6 4 2 0 2.55 2.60 Frequency (GHz) 2.65 2.70 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 Control Voltage (V) 2.5 11 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. 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