3
GENERAL PURPOSE
AMPLIFIERS (LNAs,
HPAs, LINEAR AMPS)
3-21
NLB-300
Rev A10 DS070123
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Package Drawing
Pin Function Description Interface Schematic
1RF IN
RF input pin. This pin is NOT internally DC-blocked. A DC-blocking capacitor,
suitable for the frequency of operation, should be used in most applica-
tions. DC coupling of the input is not allowed, because this will override the
internal feedback loop and cause temperature instability.
2GND
Ground connection. For best performance, keep traces physically short
and connect immediately to ground plane.
3RF OUT
RF output and bias pin. Biasing is accomplished with an external series
resistor and choke inductor to VCC. The resistor is selected to set the DC
current into this pin to a desired level. The resistor value is determined by
the following equation:
Care should also be taken in the resistor selection to ensure that the cur-
rent into the part never exceeds maximum datasheet operating current
over the planned operating temperature. This means that a resistor
between the supply and this pin is always required, even if a supply near
5.0V is available, to provide DC feedback to prevent thermal runaway.
Because DC is present on this pin, a DC-blocking capacitor, suitable for the
frequency of operation, should be used in most applications. The supply
side of the bias network should also be well bypassed.
4GND
Same as pin 2.
RVCC VDEVICE
–()
ICC
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=
RF OUT
RF IN
B
N 5
C
A
D
4 M
S
Seati ng Plane
0.08 S
6F
E
1 J
2K x 3L 3
H
0.1G
Gauge Plane
Symbol
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
1K
2L
3M
4N
5
0.535 REF.
MILLIMETERS INCHES
Min. Nom. Max. Min. Nom. Max.
0.021 REF.
2.39 2.54 2.69 0.094 0.100 0.106
0.436 0.510 0.586 0.017 0.020 0.023
2.19 2.34 2.49 0.086 0.092 0.098
1.91 2.16 2.41 0.075 0.085 0.095
1.32 1.52 1.72 0.052 0.060 0.068
0.10 0.15 0.20 0.004 0.006 0.008
0.535 0.660 0.785 0.021 0.026 0.031
0.05 0.10 0.15 0.002 0.004 0.006
0.65 0.75 0.85 0.025 0.029 0.033
0.85 0.95 1.05 0.033 0.037 0.041
4.53 4.68 4.83 0.178 0.184 0.190
4.73 4.88 5.03 0.186 0.192 0.198
NOTE: Al l dimensions are i n m i l limeters, an d
the dimen sio ns in i nche s are for reference only.