Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier 2 - 18 GHz MAAL-011151 Rev. V2 Features Functional Schematic Wideband Performance Noise Figure: 3.5 dB 10 GHz Phase Noise: -165 dBc/Hz 100 kHz Offset Bias Voltage: 5 V Bias Current: 60 mA 50 Matched Input / Output Positive Voltage Only Lead-Free 5 mm 32-lead PQFN Package RoHS* Compliant Applications Test & Measurement, EW, ECM, and Radar Description The MAAL-011151 is an easy to use, wideband low noise distributed amplifier in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead PQFN package. It operates from 2 to 18 GHz and provides 15 dB of linear gain, 19 dBm of P1dB, and 3.5 dB of noise figure at 10 GHz. The input and output are fully matched to 50 with typical return loss >10 dB. The RF input and RF output ports are DC blocked. Pin Configuration Amplifier control is available through the use of a control circuit. Pin Pin Name Description This product is fabricated using a low phase noise 1,3,7-13,16, N/C No Connection 17,19,23-32 HBT process which features full passivation for enhanced reliability. 2 VCC Collector Voltage The MAAL-011151 can be used as a low noise 4,6,20,22 GND Ground amplifier stage for signal generation applications. This device is ideally suited for Test and 5 RFIN RF Input Measurement, EW, ECM, and Radar applications where ultra low phase noise and drive power is 14 VB3 Bias Voltage 3 required. 15 VB2 Bias Voltage 2 1,2 Ordering Information 18 VB1 Bias Voltage 1 Part Number Package 21 RFOUT RF Output MAAL-011151-TR0100 100 piece reel 3 Paddle GND Ground MAAL-011151-001SMB Sample Board 3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. connected to RF, DC and thermal ground. 2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive. 11 1 MACOM 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: Ultra Low Phase Noise Amplifier 2 - 18 GHz MAAL-011151 Rev. V2 4 Electrical Specifications: T = +25C, VCC = VCT = 5 V, Z = 50 A 0 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. P = -15 dBm IN 2 GHz 15.0 16 Gain dB 10 GHz 14.0 15 18 GHz 13.5 15 2 GHz 22 5 Output P3dB 10 GHz dBm 20 18 GHz 16 P = +5.7 dBm, 2 GHz 18.0 20 IN Output Power P = +3.0 dBm, 10 GHz dBm 15.0 19 IN P = -4.0 dBm, 18 GHz 9.0 13 IN Input Return Loss P = -15 dBm dB 10 IN Output Return Loss P = -15 dBm dB 10 IN 2 GHz 7.0 Noise Figure 10 GHz dB 3.5 18 GHz 8.0 P = -15 dBm IN 2 GHz 48 Isolation dB 10 GHz 42 18 GHz 33 P = +3 dBm, 12 GHz IN 100 Hz -143 Phase Noise 1 kHz dBc/Hz -149 10 kHz -158 100 kHz -165 ICQ mA 60 4 ICT Total current into R1, R2 mA 2 4. Reference detailed bias conditions on page 3. 5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation at power levels above 3 dB compression. 8,9 Absolute Maximum Ratings Maximum Operating Conditions Parameter Rating Parameter Absolute Maximum P <3 dB IN Input Power 12 dBm Input Power Compression Point ICQ 120 mA ICQ 90 mA 6,7 VCC, VB1, VB2, VB3 6 V Junction Temperature 130C VB1, VB2, VB3, Current 5 mA Operating Temperature -40C to +85C 10 Junction Temperature 150C 6. Operating at nominal conditions with junction temperature 6 130C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 10 hours. Storage Temperature -65C to +125C 7. Junction Temperature (T ) = T + * ((V * I) - (P - P )). J C JC OUT IN Typical thermal resistance ( ) = 120C/W. JC 8. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause a) For T = +25C C permanent damage to this device. T = +72C 5 V, 98 mA, P = 20 dBm, P = 4.5 dBm J OUT IN 9. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near b) For T = +85C C these survivability limits. T = 129C 5 V, 88 mA, P = 19 dBm, P = 4.5 dBm J OUT IN 10. Junction temperature directly effects device MTTF. Junction temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime. 22 2 MACOM 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: