RoHS
Compliant
RF Power Amplifier IC
For 2.5 GHz ISM
Features
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Perfect for 2.4 GHz Cordless DECT (WDECT)
Single Positive Voltage Operation
Power Added Efficiency As High As 55%
IP
3
: +43 dBm
Output Power: 26.5 dBm @ 3.3 V
28.5 dBm @ 5.0 V
100% Duty Cycle
2200 to 2600 MHz Operation
Lead-Free MSOP-8EP Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of MA02303GJ
MAAPSS0093
V1
Functional Schematic
PIN 1
PIN 8
Description
The MAAPSS0093 is an RF power amplifier based
on M/A-COM’s Self-Aligned MSAG
®
MESFET
Process. This product is designed for use in 2.4
GHz ISM products. For booster applications, it
features a low power “bypass” mode and output
power control via V
DD1
.
PIN Configuration
1
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
Function
V
D
1
RF
IN
/ V
G
1
GND
V
G
2
V
G
3
GND
RF
OUT
/ V
D
3
V
D
2
Description
Drain voltage, first stage
RF input and drain
voltage for first stage
Ground
Gate bias voltage,
second stage
Gate bias voltage,
third stage
Ground
RF output and drain
voltage for third stage
Drain voltage for
second stage
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAAPSS0093
MAAPSS0093TR-3000
MAAPSS0093SMB
7
8
Description
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to electrical (RF and DC) and thermal ground.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
2,3
Rating
DC Supply Voltage
RF Input Power
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
Moisture Sensitivity
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
Symbol
V
DD
P
IN
T
J
T
STG
T
OPER
Value
5.5 V
10 mW
150°C
-40°C to +150°C
-40°C to +100°C
JEDEC Level 1
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.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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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
RF Power Amplifier IC
For 2.5 GHz ISM
Electrical Specifications:
V
DD
= +3.3 V, P
IN
= -2 dBm, Duty Cycle = 100 %, T
S
= 37 °C
4
Measured on evaluation board shown on page 5.
Characteristic
Output Power, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Power Added Efficiency, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Current, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Current for linear operation, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Gain, ƒ = 2450 MHz, linear operation
Harmonics, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Input VSWR, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Off Isolation (V
DD
=0 V)
Noise Figure, ƒ = 2450 MHz
Thermal Resistance, junction to package bottom
Third Order Intercept Point
(ƒ
1
=2450 MHz, ƒ
2
= 2451 MHz, P
IN
= -20 dBm/tone)
Load Mismatch (V
DD
= 5.5 V, VSWR = 8:1, P
IN
= 0 dBm)
Stability
(P
IN
= -2 to 2 dBm, V
DD
= 0 to +5.5 V, Load VSWR = 5:1, all phases)
MAAPSS0093
V1
Symbol
P
OUT
η
I
DD
I
DD
G
2ƒ, 3ƒ, 4ƒ
—
—
—
R
TH
IP
3
—
—
Unit
dBm
%
mA
mA
dB
dBc
Ratio
dB
dB
°C/W
dBm
Min.
25.3
43
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
26.5
51
265
265
29.5
-40
—
40
3.6
25
43
Max.
—
—
415
—
—
-30
2.0:1
—
—
—
—
No Degradation in Power Output
All non-harmonically related outputs
more than 60 dB below desired signal
4. T
S
is the temperature measured at the soldering point of the downset paddle on the bottom of the package.
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.
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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
RF Power Amplifier IC
For 2.5 GHz ISM
Typical Characteristics
Output Power, Drain Current and Efficiency
vs. Input Power
60
50
40
I
MAAPSS0093
V1
Output Power, Drain Current and Efficiency
vs. Input Power for Low Current “Bypass” Mode
(V
DD1,2
= 3.3 V, V
DD3
= 0.0 V)
350
300
250
12
V
350
DD1, 2
= 3.3 V, V
10
8
6
4
2
DD3
= 0.0 V
F = 2450 MHz
300
250
30
20
10
0
-10
PAE
P
OUT
DD
200
150
100
50
5
PAE
P
200
150
100
I
DD
OUT
V
DD1, 2, 3
= 3.3 V
F = 2450 MHz
-5
0
0
-10
-5
0
50
5
P (dBm)
IN
P (dBm)
IN
Output Power, Drain Current and Efficiency
vs. Voltage
60
I
DD
Output Power and Drain Current
vs. V
DD1
for Power Control
350
300
35
30
25
20
I
P
I
OUT
DD1
DD2
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
DD1
50
PAE
40
30
20
I
P
OUT
250
200
150
100
5
50
15
10
5
0
0.0
10
0
P = -2 dBm
IN
DD
PAE
P
OUT
F = 2450 MHz
1
2
3
4
DD
2.5
3.0
0
V
(V)
V
(V)
Output Power, Input Return Loss and Efficiency
vs. Frequency
60
50
40
30
20
10
P = - 2 dBm
IN
Output Power and Drain Current at V
DD
= +3.0 V
vs. Temperature
35
30
25
20
I
P
P = - 2 dBm
IN
DD
0
-5
PAE
P
OUT
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
S
-10
-15
-20
IRL
15
10
5
0
-50
OUT
V = 3.3 V
DD
-25
-30
2600
V = 3.0 V
DD
F = 2450 MHz
0
2200
2300
2400
2500
50
o
0
100
Frequency (MHz)
Temperature, T ( C)
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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
RF Power Amplifier IC
For 2.5 GHz ISM
Typical Characteristics
Output Power and Drain Current at V
DD
= +3.2 V
vs. Temperature
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-50
0
S
MAAPSS0093
V1
Output Power and Drain Current at V
DD
= +3.6V
vs. Temperature
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-50
P = - 2 dBm
IN
350
300
250
I
P
P = - 2 dBm
IN
DD
350
300
250
I
P
DD
200
150
100
50
200
150
100
50
OUT
OUT
V = 3.2 V
DD
V = 3.6 V
DD
F = 2450 MHz
F = 2450 MHz
50
o
0
100
0
S
50
o
0
100
Temperature, T ( C)
Temperature, T ( C)
Harmonics
30
P
IN
= -2 dBm
Maximum Operating Temperature (Ts) to Maintain
<150 °C Junction Temperature.
6
f
0
= 2450 MHz
V
DD
= 3.3 V
20
10
5
4
3
0
-10
-20
2
1
0
-50
0
50
100
o
S
f
0
2f
0
3f
Harmonics
0
4f
0
150
Temperature T ( C)
4
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
RF Power Amplifier IC
For 2.5 GHz ISM
Evaluation Board
MAAPSS0093
V1
Component layout and printed circuit drawing for evaluation board (60 mil board).
Application Information
+V
DD
T7
C3
1
C2
C4
3
8
T8
L2
RF
IN
T1
C1
T2
L1
R1
T3
RF
OUT
T5
C5
T6
C6
2
7
3
6
T4
4
5
Full-Downset Paddle
To Board Ground
Evaluation Board Schematic
List of Components
Discrete Components
C1 – C4 = 100 pF multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (Dielectric Labs C11AH101K5TXL)
C5 = 2.0 pF multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (Dielectric Labs C11AH2R0BTXL)
C6 = 1.2 pF multilayer ceramic chip capacitor (Dielectric Labs C11AH1R2B5TXL)
R1 = 300
Ω
chip resistor (P300ECT-ND)
L1 = 1.8 nH chip inductor (Toko TKS235CT-ND)
L2 = 27 nH chip inductor (Coilcraft 1008CS-270XKBB)
Transmission Line Lengths*
T1 = 0.15"
T2 = 0.21"
T3 = 0.11" (Not very critical)
T4 = 0.16"
T5 = 0.13"
T6 = 0.16"
T7 = 0.13" (Not very critical)
T8 = 0.077" (Not very critical)
T1, T2, T3, T5, T6 are 0.077" wide
T4, T7, and T8 are 0.026" wide
*The board material is 0.060" FR-4 (distance is between RF and GND) with a dielectric constant of about 4.3 (standard FR-4).
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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.