Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Features
Low Noise Figure
Excellent Input Return Loss
Single Voltage Bias 3 V
Integrated Active Bias Circuit
Current Adjustable 20 - 80 mA with an
External Resistor
High Linearity, OIP3 >32 dBm
Small Package: 2 mm PDFN-8LD
RoHS* Compliant
Description
The MAAL-010705 is a high dynamic range single
stage MMIC LNA with excellent linearity and low
noise figure designed for operation from 0.5 to 1.6
GHz. The LNA is packaged in an RoHS compliant
leadless 2 mm 8-lead PDFN package.
This MMIC has an integrated active bias circuit
allowing direct connection to 3 V voltage supply and
minimizing variation over temperature and process.
The bias current and gain can be set with external
resistors to allow the user to customize the current
and gain value to fit the application.
The MAAL-010705 offers less than 0.7 dB noise
figure, more than 32 dBm OIP3 and 20 dB input
return loss. The excellent input match, low noise
figure and high OIP3 along with the flexibility of
setting current and gain make this LNA ideal for 3G
and 4G cellular infrastructure applications.
For optimum performance above 1.6 GHz the MAAL
-010706 is recommended. The MAAL-010705 and
MAAL-010706 share the package type and footprint.
Functional Block Diagram
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1 N/C No Connection
2 RFIN RF Input
3 RF GND RF Ground
4 VBIAS Bias Voltage
5 FB Feedback
6 N/C No Connection
7 RFOUT RF Output
8 N/C No Connection
Part Number Package
MAAL-010705-TR3000 tape and reel
MAAL-010705-001SMB evaluation board
Ordering Information 1,2
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
RF GND N/C
VBIAS
RFIN
N/C
FB
RFOUT
1
N/C
BIAS
8
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Electrical Specifications3: Freq = 0.9 GHz, VD = 4 V, TA = +25ºC, Z0 = 50
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Test Conditions
Gain dB 18 21 — —
Output IP3 dBm — 32 — POUT = 5 dBm, Tone Spacing = 1 MHz
Output P1dB dBm 17.5 18.5 — —
Input Return Loss dB — 19 — —
Output Return Loss dB — 18 — —
Noise Figure dB — 0.50 — —
Total Current mA — 60 70 IDQ = ID+IBIAS
3. VD and VBIAS are connected together to +4 V, R3 = 150 Ω and R4 = 240 Ω, reference recommended schematic on page 8.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage 5.5 V
Current 100 mA
Power Dissipation 600 mW
RF Input Power 20 dBm
Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature -40ºC to +85ºC
Junction Temperature6 +150ºC
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5
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. Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 45°C/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 class 1A
devices.
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over current)
-5
0
5
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
17
18
19
20
21
22
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
30
32
34
36
38
40
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
0.8
0.85
0.9
Id(mA) = 20
Id(mA) = 40
Id(mA) = 60
Id(mA) = 80
0.8
0.85
0.9
18.5
19
19.5
20
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
9.058.08.0
Id = 60mA
Id = 20mA
Id = 40mA
Id = 80mA
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over R3)
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
NF(dB)
Fmin(dB)
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
31
32
33
34
35
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
R3(Ω)=51
R3(Ω)=91
R3(Ω)=150
R3(Ω)=300
R3(Ω)=560
20
20.5
21
21.5
22
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
19.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
R3(Ω)=51
R3(Ω)=91
R3(Ω)=150
R3(Ω)=300
R3(Ω)=560
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
18
18.5
19
19.5
15
15.5
16
16.5
17
17.5
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
Noise Figure & Fmin
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over temperature)
-5
0
85°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
25°C
-40°C
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
19
20
21
22
14
15
16
17
18
-45 -35 -25 -15 -5 5 15 25 35 45 55 65 75 85 95
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
9.058.08.0
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
85°C
25°C
-40°C
-5
0
5
85°C
25°C
40
°
C
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
-
40 C
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Typical Performance Curves: 3 V
-5
0
5
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
17
18
19
20
21
22
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
9.058.08.0
Id(mA) = 20
Id(mA) = 40
Id(mA) = 60
Id(mA) = 80
16.5
17
17.5
18
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
9.058.08.0
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
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7. S-Parameters files are available for download at macomtech.com.
26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
-50
-48
-46
-44
-42
-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
-28
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26
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.9
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
p2
p1
DB(|S(2,1)|)[X,3,2]
DB(GMax())[X,3,2]
1. 0
.6
0.8
S22
Swp Max
2 GHz
0
1.0
10.0
1
0
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5.0
5.0
2. 0
2
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3. 0
3.0
4. 0
4
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0. 2
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2
0. 4
0.4
0.6
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0 4 GHz
1
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3.0
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-0
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2
-0.4
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8
Swp Min
1.6 GHz
0.9 GHz
0
.
4 GHz
-
1
-
0.3 GHz
1.0
0
.
8
S11
Swp Max
0
1.0
10.0
1
0
.
0
5. 0
5.0
2. 0
2.
0
3. 0
3.
0
4.0
4
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0.
2
0. 4
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0. 6
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6
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1.0
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1
0.
0
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5.
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-2
.
0
-
3.0
-
4
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0
-0
.
2
-0.4
-
0
.6
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0.
8
Swp Min
1.6 GHz
0.9 GHz
0.4 GHz
-
2 GHz
0.3 GHz
Gain
Reverse Isolation
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
S-Parameters7: 4 V
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
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Evaluation Board
Schematic
VBIAS and VD are separate connections on the
evaluation board to give the option of varying Id
without changing R4. They can be connected
together to a single voltage supply during the
measurement and in the final layout
implementation of the PCB. If two different voltage
supplies are used then apply VD first and then VBIAS
to turn on the LNA. To turn off the LNA disconnect
VBIAS first and then VD. R3 is varied to obtain differ-
ent levels of gain. R4 is varied to change the drain
current Id.
Off-Chip Component Values
Component Value Package
C1 3.3 pF 0402
C7, C8, C10 1000 pF 0402
C12, C13 100 pF 0402
C14 100 µF Tantalum, Size D
L1 9 nH 0402
L2 15 nH 0402
R3 150 Ω 0402
R4 240 Ω 0402
T h e a b o v e t h r u l i n e c a n b e p r o v i d e d t o
d e - e m b e d t h e l o ss e s o f t h e e v a l u a t i o n
b o a r db o ar d
R F I N R F O U T
G N D V d
R F I N R F O U T
V B i a s
1 0 m il R o g e r s 4 3 5 0
C14
C7
L2 C12C1
L1
C8 R3
C13
R4
C10
Th e a b o v e t h r u l i n e c a n b e p r o vi d e d t o
d e - e m b e d t h e l o ss e s o f t h e e v al u at i o n
b o a r db o ar d
R F I N R F O U T
G N D V d
R F I N R F O U T
V B i a s
1 0 m i l R o g e r s 4 3 5 0
C14
C7
L2 C12C1
L1
C8 R3
C13
R4
C10
Optional schematic illustrates alternate grounding
choice for C13 through pin 5. Pin 5 is grounded
internally in the package. Electrical performance of
both layout methods is identical.
Optional Schematic
BIAS
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
8
RFIN RFOUT
VBIAS VD
VS
C1
C8
C13
R3
L2
C12
C14 C7
R4
C10
L1
BIAS
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
8
RFIN RFOUT
VBIAS VD
VS
C1
C8 C13
R3
L2
C12
C14 C7
R4
C10
L1
The above thru line can be provided to
de-embed the losses of the evaluation board.
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
MAAL-010705
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Lead-Free 2 mm 8-Lead PDFN†
† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Low Noise Amplifier
0.5 - 1.6 GHz
Rev. V2
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