MAAP-007649-000100
Ultra Linear 2W Power Amplifier
800 to 1000 MHz
Features
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HIGH Gain: 19 dB (TYP.)
HIGH P1dB: +34.0 dBm (TYP.)
HIGH OIP3: +49.5 dBm (TYP.)
50% PAE @ P1dB
Optimized Performance for RFID Bands
>1 watt Dense Reader Mode Spectral Mask Compliance
On-Chip Active Bias Network
Lead Free 4 mm PQFN Surface Mount Package
RoHS Compliant & 260
o
C Reflow Capability
Class 1A ESD Compliant
Rev. V4
Product Image
Functional Block Diagram
Applications
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RFID Readers
Cellular Infrastructure
AMPS, ISM Applications
Multi-Carrier Applications
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAP-007649-000100 2 watt power amplifier utilizes
GaAs HBT technology with a +20 Volt BVceo process for improved
linearity performance, power efficiency, and high reliability, in a low
cost 4 mm PQFN surface mount plastic package.
The MAAP-007649-000100 incorporates an on-chip active bias
network for ease of implementation, and maintains high linearity
over temperature. The device operates from a single +7.5 volt
supply and has a +4.5 volt reference pin for power down control
capability.
The MAAP-007649-000100 has been optimized as a power
amplifier for RFID Reader applications, but can also be used for
infrastructure and industrial applications, since it provides
consistent performance over the entire 800 to 1000 MHz band.
Pin Configuration
Pin
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Pkg.
Base
Function
VB OUT
RF INPUT
RF INPUT
RF INPUT
No Connection or GND
No Connection or GND
No Connection or GND
No Connection or GND
RF Output / VCC
RF Output / VCC
RF Output / VCC
RF Output / VCC
VCCB
No Connection or GND
VCONT A
N/C
GND
Description
Output for base bias to PA device from on-chip bias
circuit. See schematic.
RF Input Signal
RF Input Signal
RF Input Signal
No Connection. GND preferred
No Connection. GND preferred
No Connection. GND preferred
No Connection. GND preferred
RF Output & VCC Supply Input
RF Output & VCC Supply Input
RF Output & VCC Supply Input
RF Output & VCC Supply Input
VCC supply to Bias Circuit
No Connection. GND preferred
Control Input to PA when on-chip bias setting resistor
Is used. Recommended normal operation with
VCONT = +4.4 V.
No Connection. GND preferred
RF/DC GND and thermal path to PCB vias.
Sufficient vias must be provided for thermal
considerations. See PCB layout.
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAAP-007649-000100
MAAP-007649-0001TR
MAAP-007649-0001A1
MAAP-007649-0001A2
1,2
Package
4 mm 16 lead PQFN
1000 piece reel
Sample Application Kit (860 to 930 MHz)
Sample Application Kit (960 MHz)
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
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has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 •
Europe
Tel: +353.21.244.6400
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India
Tel: +91.80.43537383 •
China
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MAAP-007649-000100
Ultra Linear 2W Power Amplifier
800 to 1000 MHz
Electrical Specifications
1
(Tc= +25
o
C, VCONT= 4.4 V, VCC = 7.5 V, Z
0
= 50
Parameter
Frequency Range
2
Gain
Gain Variation
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
PAE
Output IP3
(2 Tone, F = 1MHz)
Rev. V4
, CW)
Typ
19.5
19
1.3
Test Conditions
860 to 930 MHz Band
960 MHz Band
Over Temp = -40
o
C to +85
o
C
860 to 930 MHz Band
960 MHz Band
860 to 960 Band
860 to 960 Band
860 to 960 Band @ P1dB
Pout = +20 dBm / tone, 860 to 960 MHz
Pout = +27 dBm / tone, 860 to 960 MHz
Pout for DRM
3
Mask compliance
@ Pout = 28 to 30 dBm
VCC
VCONT
VCONT
Power Amp ON
Power Amp OFF
Units
MHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
%
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc
V
V
V
mA
mA
%
Min
800
Max
1000
-10
-10
-8
33
46
47
43
-15
-15
-11
34
50
49
44.5
30.7
-48
7.5
8.5
4.7
2
590
10
6
Spectral Linearity
Harmonics
Bias Supply
Control Voltage
Bias Current
Current Variation
Ruggedness
Thermal Resistance θ
jc6
4.1
4.4
540
8
3
No Permanent Damage
Quiescent Current Iccq
Control current Icont
- 10
o
C to +70
o
C, @ Pout= +31 dBm
Load VSWR 8:1 max., 0
o
to 360
o
Phase,
Pout < 31 dBm , Z
L
= 50
o
C/W
o
16.6
o
C/W
68
o
C
Junction Temperature Rise Above Baseplate T
jc6
C
1. All data is based on the Evaluation Circuit Board (page 6), which is tuned
specifically for 860 to 960 MHz (RFID Band), and is attached to a solid metal base
plate for heat sinking.
NOTE: Improper heat sinking can degrade performance.
2. The device is capable of operating from 800 to 1000 MHz, with an optimized I/O
match over narrow bands.
3. DRM Mask: EPC Global Class 1 Generation Dense Reader Mode Spectral Mask.
4. Caution: M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation at or near these
Absolute Maximum Limits.
5. MTBF of >1,000,000 hours is maintained at case temperatures of +65
o
C or less.
6. Heat dissipates through several layers between the transistor junctions and metal
baseplate. The PQFN packaged assembly (HBT MMIC die / conductive epoxy /
metal slug interface) is mounted to the application circuit board using SN63 solder.
The metal vias in the circuit board dissipate heat to the baseplate.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4,5
Parameter
RF Input Power
Supply Voltage VCC
Control Voltage VCONT
Supply Current with RF Drive
Supply Current without RF Drive
Load VSWR
Duty Cycle with Heat Sink Block
Duty Cycle without Heat Sink Block
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Device Junction Temperature T
J
, max
Absolute Maximum
+18 dBm
8.5 V
5V
800 mA
600 mA
8:1
100%
50%
-40
o
C to +65
o
C
-65
o
C to +150
o
C
150
o
C
Operating the MAAP-007649-000100
The MAAM-007649-000100 can be damaged by electrostatic dis-
charge (ESD). Use proper ESD control techniques when handling this
device. To operate the MAAP-007649-000100, follow these steps:
1.) Connect the 50 ohm load
2.) Apply VCC (+7.5 Vdc)
3.) Apply VCONT (+4.4 Vdc)
4.) Set the Input Power Level (P
in
)
5.) Turn off in reverse order
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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions
has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 •
Europe
Tel: +353.21.244.6400
•
India
Tel: +91.80.43537383 •
China
Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MAAP-007649-000100
Ultra Linear 2W Power Amplifier
800 to 1000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves at +25°C
(Vcont = 4.4V @ 7 mA, VCC = 7.5V @ Icq = 540 mA)
Gain vs Frequency (860 & 915 Band)
21
20
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
Gain (dB)
Rev. V4
Gain vs Frequency (960 Band)
21
20
19
18
17
16
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
19
18
17
16
15
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs Frequency
(860 & 915 Band)
0
Return Loss (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss vs Frequency
(960 Band)
0
Return
Loss (dB)
Return
Loss (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.8
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss vs Frequency
(860 & 915 Band)
0
Return Loss (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
Output Return Loss vs Frequency
( 960 Band)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
Frequency (GHz)
3
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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions
has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Frequency (GHz)
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 •
Europe
Tel: +353.21.244.6400
•
India
Tel: +91.80.43537383 •
China
Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
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MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.
MAAP-007649-000100
Ultra Linear 2W Power Amplifier
800 to 1000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves at +25°C
(Vcont = 4.4V @ 7 mA, VCC = 7.5V @ Icq = 540 mA)
Rev. V4
Isolation vs Frequency (860 & 915 Band)
-25
Isolation (dB)
Isolation (dB)
Isolation
(dB)
Isolation
(dB)
Isolation vs Frequency (960 Band)
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
0.8
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
-30
-35
-40
-45
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
0.8
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.96
1
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
P-1dB vs Frequency (RFID Band)
Vcont=4.15V, 7 mA, VCC=7.5V, Icq=515mA
36
35
34
33
32
0.86
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
PAE vs Frequency @ P-1dB (RFID Band)
Vcont=4.15V, 7 mA, VCC=7.5V, Icq=515 mA
58
55
PAE
(%)
PAE
(%)
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
P1dB
(dBm)
P-1dB
(dBm)
52
49
46
0.86
0.88
0.9
0.92
0.94
0.96
0.88
0.9
0.92
0.94
0.96
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Two-Tone IM3 vs Pout
Vcont=4.15V, 7 mA, VCC=7.5V, Icq=515 mA,
Freq = 915 MHz & 916 MHz
Freq=915 MHz & 916 MHz
-25
-35
IM3 (dBc)
IM3 (dBc)
Two-Tone IM5 vs Pout
Vcont=4.15V, 7 mA, VCC=7.5V, Icq=515 mA,
Freq = 915 MHz & 916 MHz
Freq=915 MHz & 916 MHz
-40
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 40 C
-45
-55
-65
20
22
24
26
28
30
IM5 (dBc)
IM5 (dBc)
-50
-60
-70
20
22
24
26
28
30
Pout per tone (dBm)
4
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considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions
has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
Pout per tone (dBm)
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Europe
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MAAP-007649-000100
Ultra Linear 2W Power Amplifier
800 to 1000 MHz
APPLICATION CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC ( Optimized for 860 to 960 MHz RFID Band)
Application Circuit Schematic (Optimized for the 860 to 960 MHz RFID Band)
Vcont =
+ 4.4 V Nominal (PA ON)
+4.2 V to 5.2 V ( PA ON)
Vcont = < 2 V ( PA OFF)
Icont = 10mA nom.
Rev. V4
Vcont
C14
C=0.1 uF
R1
R=0 Ohm
C1
C=0.01 uF
C4
C=1000 pF
C5
C=1000 pF
VCC= +7.5V , nom., 8.5V, max.
Iccq= 515 mA, nom.
R6
R=0 Ohm
C7
C=100 pF
R3
R=0 Ohm
L1
L=3.3 nH
R=
1
R2
R=0 Ohm
R4
R=open
C8
C=100 pF
C3
C=1000 pF
C11
C=4.7 uF
15V RATING
VCC
R5
R=200 Ohm
16
15
14
13
V CO NT A
V CCB
N/C
N/C
L2
L=24 nH
R=
RFO4
RFO3
RFO2
12
11
10
9
L5
L=2.2 nH
R=
C12
C=6.8 pF
C10
C=100 pF
RFOUT
VBOUT
2
RFIN2
3
RFIN
C9
C=18 pF
L3
L=1.0 nH
R=
C15
C=12 pF
4
RFIN3
RFIN4
4mm PQFN
16-L PKG
G ND1
5
G ND2
G ND3
Evaluation Circuit Board Bill of Material
860 to 930 MHz RFID Band
COMPONENT
PCB
R1
R2, R3
R5
R6
C15
C7,C8
C3,C4,C5
C1
C10
C9
C14
C11
C12
L3
L5
L1
L2
J1,J2
U1
J3
6
7
8
G ND4
RFO1
960 MHz RFID Band
PART NO.
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
Location 30 mil left of that shown for 860 to 930
Band
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
Replace with 0 ohm jumper
SAME
SAME
SAME
SAME
MAAP-007649
SAME
000 ohm
000 ohm
200 ohm
000 ohm
12pF
100pF
1000pF
0.01uF
100pF
18pF
0.1uF
4.7uF
6.8pF
1nH
2.2nH
3.3nH
24nH
RF CONN
4mmPQFN16L
DC CONN
PART NO.
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ADVANCED:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions is
considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/
or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product MA-COM Technical Solutions
has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical.
Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commit-
ment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 •
Europe
Tel: +353.21.244.6400
•
India
Tel: +91.80.43537383 •
China
Tel: +86.21.2407.1588
Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information.
MA-COM Technical Solutions and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice.