MAAM-011101-001SMB - M/A-Com Technology Solutions

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Features

 Gain: 16 dB

 Flatness: ± 2 dB

 50 Ω match in and out

 P1dB: +18 dBm @ 14 GHz

 Single DC supply, +5 V to +12 V, 45 mA

 Lead-Free 1.5 x 1.2 mm 6-Lead TDFN package

 Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

 RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible

Description

The MAAM-011101 operates from 4 to 20 GHz and

features 16 dB typical gain and +18 dBm of output

power. The input and output are fully matched to 50

Ω with a typical return loss better than 12 dB. Small

signal linearity is typically +30 dBm and reverse

isolation better than 28 dB. This device requires a

minimum of +5V, typically +8V, and maximum +10V

for standard operation. Typical current is 45 mA.

Typical usage is a system buffer amplifier, gain

block, mixer LO driver, power amplifier driver

requiring small size and high performance. Typical

applications are for WiFi, WiMAX, Point-to-Point

radios, IMS, EW, and Aerospace and Defense.

The MAAM-011101 is housed in a leadless 1.5 x 1.2

mm package that is small yet can be handled and

placed with standard pick and place assembly

equipment. It is fabricated using a GaAs process

which features full passivation for increased

performance and reliability.

Pin No. Pin Name Description

1 RFOUT RF Output & Bias (Vd)

2 N/C No Connection

3 RFIN RF Input

4 N/C No Connection

5 N/C No Connection

6 N/C No Connection

73 Paddle GND

Pin Configuration

Ordering Information1,2

Part Number Package

MAAM-011101-TR1000 1000 Piece Reel

MAAM-011101-001SMB Sample Test Board

Functional Schematic

*Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,

European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.

3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be

connected to RF and DC ground.

RFOUT

& Bias

N/C

RFIN

N/C

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.

Gain

4 GHz

8 GHz

12 GHz

16 GHz

20 GHz

—

Noise Figure 4 - 20 GHz dB — 4 —

Input Return Loss 6 - 18 GHz dB — 12 —

Output Return Loss 6 - 18 GHz dB — 14 —

Isolation 4 - 20 GHz dB — 30 —

P1dB

4 GHz

8 GHz

12 GHz

16 GHz

20 GHz

dBm

—

+16

—

+15

+17

+19

+18

—

IDD +8 Volts mA 35 45 55

Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VD = +8 Volts, Z0 = 50 Ω

Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5,6

Parameter Absolute Maximum

RF Input Power +23 dBm

Voltage +12 volts

Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C

Junction Temperature7 +150°C

Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C

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.

4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these

survivability limits.

6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure

MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.

7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN))

Typical thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 40°C/W

a) For TC = 25°C,

TJ = +43°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, POUT = -4 dBm, PIN = -20 dBm

b) For TC = 85°C,

TJ = +103°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, POUT = -3 dBm, PIN = -20 dBm

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Application Schematic

Comp. Value Pkg. Manf. Purpose

C1 100 pF 0201 Murata

GRM0335C1E101 DC Block

C2 100 pF 0402 Murata

GRM1555C1E101 Bypass

L1 470 Ω 0402 Murata

BLM15GG471 Choke

Parts List

Recommended PCB

Evaluation Board

Application Information

The MAAM-011101 is designed to be easy to use

yet high performance. The ultra small size, no

matching, and simple bias allows easy placement on

any system board.

LO Buffer applications:

The MAAM-011101 is good as a LO buffer since it

has excellent isolation, selectable power output, low

phase noise, and 50 Ω match (even under heavy

drive). It is designed to deliver saturated output

levels up to +20 dBm common to driving mixer

configurations. It is typically used in conjunction with

filters or splitters after the VCO or PLL.

PA Driver applications:

The MAAM-011101 makes a very good low cost

driver before the transmit power amplifier. Set

typically 7 dB backed off P1dB as a linear driver, it

still delivers up to +12 dBm. Often cascaded in

series with an attenuator, it allows gain control with

little pulling due to mis-match. The low gain

expansion allows little AM-to-AM distortion.

Grounding:

It is recommended that the total ground (common

mode) inductance not exceed 0.03 nH (30 pH). This

is equivalent to at least four 8 mil (200 u) vias per 8

mil board (200 u) be place under the device to

ground

DC Bias Tee:

To bias properly, a DC voltage must be applied at

the output pin. Typically this is down with a 2

element bias network that consists of a choke and a

DC blocking capacitor. We recommend a high Q

inductor for the choke and quality capacitor for the

DC block.

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Noise Figure

Gain

Typical Performance Curves over temperature, VD = +8 V, Z0 = 50 Ω

Output Return Loss

Input Return Loss

Output IP3 Output P1dB

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Noise Figure

Gain

Typical Performance Curves over supply voltage, TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω

Output Return Loss

Input Return Loss

Output IP3 Output P1dB

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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Isolation over temperature

Isolation over voltage

Typical Performance Curves

Gain vs. Voltage over temperature @ 12 GHz

Current vs. Voltage over temperature

Output IP3 @ 12 GHz Output P1dB @ 12 GHz

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

12V

Frequency (GHz)

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Voltage (V)

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Voltage (V)

4 6 8 10 12

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Voltage (V)

4 6 8 10 12

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Voltage (V)

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.

Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.

Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.

Lead-Free 1.5 x 1.2 mm 6-Lead TDFN†

All dimensions are in inches/mm.

Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier

4 - 20 GHz

Rev. V3

MAAM-011101

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