RoHS
Compliant
1 Watt Power Amplifier
4.9 - 6.0 GHz
Features
•
802.11a Applications
•
WiMax Applications
•
Saturated Output Power: 31.5 dBm at +7 V
29.0 dBm at +5 V
•
Gain: 20.5 dB
•
No External RF Matching
•
Meets 802.11a Linearity Requirements
•
Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package
•
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
•
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
•
260°C Reflow Compatible
•
RoHS* Compliant Version of MAAPSM0008
MAAPSS0096
V1
Functional Schematic
Pin 16
N/C
Pin 1
N/C
RFin
N/C
N/C
N/C
V
DD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
V
GG
RFout
N/C
Description
The MAAPSS0096 is a two-stage power amplifier
mounted in a lead-free, 4 mm 16-lead PQFN plastic
package.
The MAAPSS0096 is designed specifically for the
UNII, MMAC, WiMax, and Hiperlan bands (4.9
GHz - 6.0 GHz). It has fully matched, 50-ohm input
and output ports, eliminating the need for external
RF tuning components.
M/A-COM fabricates the MAAPSS0096 using a self-
aligned gate MESFET process to realize high power
efficiency and small size. The process features full
passivation for performance and reliability.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Function
N/C
RFin
N/C
N/C
N/C
V
DD
N/C
N/C
N/C
RFout
V
GG
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Paddle
2
Description
No connection
RF input to the amplifier. DC
block on-chip. 50-ohm input.
No connection
No connection
No connection
Positive voltage supply to both
stages
No connection
No connection
No connection
RF output of the amplifier. DC
block on-chip. 50-ohm output.
Negative voltage supply to the
gates of both stages
No connection
No connection
No connection
No connection
No connection
RF and DC Ground
Ordering Information
1
Part Number
MAAPSS0096TR
MAAPSS0096TR-3000
MAAPSS0096SMB
1.
8
9
Package
1000 piece reel
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
10
11
12
13
Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
14
15
16
17
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
* 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
1 Watt Power Amplifier
4.9 - 6.0 GHz
Electrical Specifications:
T
C
= 40 °C, V
DD
= 7.0 V, V
GG
= -1.8 V,
Z
0
= 50
Ω
Parameter
Input VSWR
Gain
P1dB
Saturated Power
Drain Current at Psat
2nd Harmonics
3rd Harmonics
Thermal resistance
3
Third-Order Intercept Point
Stability
Noise Figure
+3 V < V
DD
< +10 V, P
IN
< +14 dBm, VSWR < 6:1,
-25 ºC < T
C
< 85 ºC, RBW = 3 MHz (max. hold)
F = 5.825 GHz
MAAPSS0096
V1
Test Conditions
F = 5.825 GHz, P
IN
= +14 dBm
F = 5.825 GHz, P
IN
= 0 dBm
F = 5.825 GHz
F = 5.825 GHz, P
IN
= +14 dBm
F = 5.825 GHz, P
IN
= +14 dBm
Output Power = 29.5 dBm
2
nd
Stage Only
Units
—
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
dBc
dBc
°C/W
dBm
—
dB
Min.
—
18.0
—
29.2
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
1.5:1
20.5
29.5
31.5
500
-40
-70
31
40
All spurs < -70 dBc
Max.
2.0:1
—
—
—
600
—
—
—
—
—
5.3
—
3. When using the thermal resistance, you must use the power dissipated by the second stage only (not the total power dissipated). The
second stage dissipates 80% of the total power.
Recommended Operating Conditions
4,5
Characteristic Symbol Unit
Drain Voltage
Gate Voltage
5
Input Power
Gate Current
Case Temperature
V
DD
V
GG
P
IN
I
GG
T
C
V
V
dBm
mA
°C
-4
-40
Min.
4.5
-2.5
Typ.
7.0
-1.8
—
1
25
Max.
8.0
-1.0
15
+4
85
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6,7
Parameter
Input Power (4.9 - 6.0 GHz)
Operating Voltages
Operating Temperature
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+ 15 dBm
+10 volts
-40 °C to +70 °C
+150 °C
-40 °C to +150 °C
4. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product
reliability.
5. A 100-ohm resistor should be used in the gate voltage line.
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Operating The MAAPSS0096
To operate the device, follow these steps.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Apply V
GG
= -1.8 V, V
DD
= 0 V.
Ramp V
DD
to desired voltage, typically 5 to 7 V.
Adjust V
GG
to set I
DQ
, (approximately –1.8 V).
Set RF input.
Power down in reverse sequence . Turn gate voltage
off last.
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.
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
1 Watt Power Amplifier
4.9 - 6.0 GHz
Application Information
Sample Board
MAAPSS0096
V1
C1
R1
Plated Vias
Plated Vias
1000006973
C2
Notes on board design
1.
Sample board uses RO4350 (e
r
= 3.48) as dielectric
for circuit board. Dielectric thickness is not critical
but RFin and RFout transmission lines should be 50
ohms (w = 22 mil for thickness = 10 mil).
Solder the exposed paddle on the back of the pack-
age to the board. Proper attachment of the exposed
paddle is essential for RF and DC ground in addition
to providing a low thermal resistance.
Case temperature (Tc) is measured on the top
circuit board metal as close to the body of the
package as possible (see sample board drawing).
The board must provide adequate heat sinking to
accommodate the 2.5 W typically dissipated under
small signal conditions. Sample board uses vias in
the vicinity of the ground pad to provide a suitable
heat sink connected to the ground plane of the
board as shown above.
Placement of C1, C2 and R1 are not critical but use
of size 1206 for the bypass caps (C1 and C2) is
critical.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
RoHS
Compliant
1 Watt Power Amplifier
4.9 - 6.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Gain , P
IN
= + 6 dBm, V
DD
= 7 V
24
22
MAAPSS0096
V1
Gain, P
IN
= + 6 dBm, V
DD
= 5 V
24
22
GAIN (dB)
18
16
14
12
10
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
GAIN (dB)
20
20
18
16
14
12
10
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Power, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 7 V
32
Output Power, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 5 V
32
Output Power (dBm)
30
30
28
26
24
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
Output Power
(dB )
28
26
24
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
PAE, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 7 V
PAE, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 5 V
45
40
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
45
40
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
PAE (%)
35
30
25
PAE (%)
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
35
30
25
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
1 Watt Power Amplifier
4.9 - 6.0 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Input Return Loss, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 7 V
-3
-6
MAAPSS0096
V1
Input Return Loss, P
IN
= + 12 dBm, V
DD
= 5 V
-3
-6
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-9
-12
-15
-18
-21
-24
-27
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-9
-12
-15
-18
-21
-24
-27
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
- 25 deg. C
50 deg. C
70 deg. C
6.0
6.5
6.0
6.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Stage 2 Dissipated Power vs. Case Temperature
Freq = 5.25 GHz, V
DD
= 7 V
4.5
3.5
P
Diss
(W)
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
Tc (°C)
Output Power & Gain vs. Input Power
Freq = 5.80 GHz, V
DD
= 7 V
35
Pout (dBm), Gain (dB)
4.0
30
Pout
Gain
25
20
15
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
Pin (dBm)
1-dB Compression, V
DD
= 7 V, I
DQ
= 0.360 A
32
30
28
26
24
5.0
P1dB, Gain vs. Quiescent Bias, V
DD
= 7 V,
Freq = 5.8 GHz
32
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm)
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
0.20
0.22
0.24
0.26
0.28
0.30
0.32
0.34
0.36
P1dB
Gain
P
1dB
(dBm)
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6.0
IDQ (A)
Frequency (GH
z)
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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.