linearity. It is ideally suited for set top boxes, home
gateways, and other broadband internet based
appliances.
The MAAMSS0041 is fabricated using M/A-COM’s
PHEMT process to realize low noise and low
distortion. The process features full passivation for
robust performance and reliability.
Pin 1
RF
IN
GND
RF
OUT
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
Pin Name
RF
IN
GND
RF
OUT
Description
RF Input
Ground
RF Output / Drain Supply
Absolute Maximum Ratings
3,4,5
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
15 dBm
10.0 volts
-40°C to +85°C
+150°C
-65°C to +150°C
RF Input Power
Voltage
Ordering Information
1,2
Part Number
MAAMSS0041
MAAMSS0041TR-3000
MAAMSS0041SMB
Package
Lead Free SOT-89 Plastic
Package
3000 Piece Tape and Reel
Sample Test Board
Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature
6
Storage Temperature
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
5. These operating conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 10
6
hours.
6. Junction Temperature (T
J
) = T
C
+
Өjc
* (V * I)
Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 75° C/W.
a) For T
C
= 25°C,
T
J
= 85°C @ 8 V, 100 mA
b) For T
C
= 85°C,
T
J
= 139 °C @ 8 V, 90 mA
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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MAAMSS0041
Broadband CATV Amplifier
50 - 1000 MHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, Freq: 50
- 1000 MHz, V
DD
= +8 Volts, Z
0
= 75
Ω
Parameter
Gain
Gain Flatness
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output IP3
Composite Triple Beat, CTB
Composite Second Order, CSO
P1dB
I
DD
+ 8 Volts
6 MHz Spacing, -10 dBm output per tone
132 channels, +23 dBmV/channel at the output.
132 channels, +23 dBmV/channel at the output.
Test Conditions
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBm
mA
Min.
14.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
14.8
0.5
2.7
20
18
36
-80
-70
23
100
Max.
16.0
1.0
3.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
130
Rev. V4
Schematic Including Off-Chip
Components
Recommended Board Layout
Pin 1
L3
C5
C1
L2
RF
IN
C4
R1
L1
C2
RF
OUT
V
DD
C3
Off-Chip Component Values
Component
C1 - C4
C5
L1
7
L2
L3
R1
Value
0.01 µF
0.5 pF
1000 nH
8.2 nH
5.6 nH
523 Ω
Package
0402
0402
1210
0402
0402
0402
7. L1 supplied from EPCOS, part number B82422A1102K100.
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MAAMSS0041
Broadband CATV Amplifier
50 - 1000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature to 1 GHz
16.0
Rev. V4
Gain vs. Frequency over Temperature to 3 GHz
20
15.5
15
15.0
10
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
14.5
5
14.0
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0
13.5
-5
13.0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
-10
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature
0
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
-10
Output Return Loss vs. Frequency over Temperature
0
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
-10
-20
-20
-30
-30
-40
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
-40
0.0
0.3
0.5
0.8
1.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAMSS0041
Broadband CATV Amplifier
50 - 1000 MHz
Lead Free
SOT-89 Plastic Package
†
Rev. V4
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
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
devices.
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MAAMSS0041
Broadband CATV Amplifier
50 - 1000 MHz
Rev. V4
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