RoHS
Compliant
Low Noise GaAs MMIC Amplifier
1.2 - 1.75 GHz
Features
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Low Noise Figure: 1.35 dB
High Gain: 26 dB
No External Components Required
DC Decoupled RF Input and Output
Lead-Free 8-Lead Ceramic Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
MAAM12000-A1
V4
Schematic
Typical Biasing Configuration
and Functional Block Diagram
GND
RF IN
GND
V
GG
GND
RF OUT
GND
V
DD
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAM12000-A1 is a wide band, low
noise, MMIC amplifier housed in a lead-free, small
8-lead ceramic package. It includes two integrated
gain stages and employs series inductive feedback
to obtain excellent noise figure and a good, 50-ohm,
input and output impedance match over the 1.2 to
1.75 GHz band.
The MAAM12000-A1 is fully
monolithic, requires no external components and is
provided in a low-cost, user-friendly, microwave
package.
The MAAM12000-A1 is ideally suited to receivers in
GPS and DGPS applications and operates over both
the L1 and L2 frequency bands. Because of its wide
bandwidth, the MAAM12000-A1 can also be used as
a driver, buffer or IF amplifier in numerous
commercial and government system applications
that require high gain, excellent linearity and low
power consumption.
The MAAM12000-A1 is manufactured in-house
using a reliable, 0.5 micron, GaAs MESFET process.
This product is 100% RF tested to ensure
compliance to performance specifications.
Pin Configuration
1
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Function
Ground
RF Input
Ground
V
GG
Pin No.
5
6
7
8
Function
V
DD
Ground
RF Output
Ground
1. The package bottom must be connected to RF and DC
ground.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
2,3
Parameter
V
DD
V
GG
Input Power
Current
Absolute Maximum
+7 V
-10 V
+20 dBm
150 mA
+150°C
-55°C to +100°C
-65°C to +150°C
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAAM12000-A1
MAAM12000-A1G
Channel Temperature
Package
8-Lead Ceramic
Gull Wing
Operating Temperature
4
Storage Temperature
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
4. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +110°C/W.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
1
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
RoHS
Compliant
Low Noise GaAs MMIC Amplifier
1.2 - 1.75 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, V
DD
= +5 V, V
GG
= -5 V, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Parameter
Gain
Noise Figure
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Output 1 dB Compression
Input IP3
Reverse Isolation
Bias Current
MAAM12000-A1
V4
Test Conditions
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
1.20 - 1.75 GHz
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
1.20 - 1.75 GHz, P
IN
= -30 dBm
—
Units
dB
dB
Ratio
Ratio
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
Min.
23
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
26
1.35
1.4:1
1.4:1
+14
-2
35
80
Max.
—
1.8
—
—
—
—
—
110
Lead-Free
CR-3 (MAAM12000-A1)
†
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
devices.
Operating The MAAM12000-A1
Nominal bias is obtained by connecting -5 volts to
pin 4 (V
GG
) followed by connecting +5 volts to pin 5
(V
DD
). Note sequence.
Power down in reverse sequence.
Lead-Free
CR-10 (MAAM12000-A1G)
†
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow
recommendations.
2
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
RoHS
Compliant
Low Noise GaAs MMIC Amplifier
1.2 - 1.75 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Gain
30
MAAM12000-A1
V4
VSWR
3.0
Input
Output
25
2.5
20
15
10
2.0
1.5
5
0
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
1.0
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Noise Figure
2.5
Reverse Isolation
0
-10
2.0
-20
1.5
-30
-40
-50
1.0
0.5
-60
0.0
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
-70
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Power
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Frequency (GHz)
3
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.