Miniature Broadband Gain Stage,
70 - 3000 MHz
Features
•
•
•
•
Low Noise Figure
High IP
3
Single +3 V or +5 V Supply Voltage
Little performance change over Temperature
MAALSS0012
V12
Functional Block Diagram
Pin 1
GND
RF OUT/
V
DD
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0012 broadband gain stage is
a GaAs MMIC amplifier in a low-cost miniature
SOT-363 surface mount plastic package.
The
MAALSS0012 employs a monolithic 1-stage
self-biased design featuring a convenient 50 ohm
input/output impedance that minimizes the number
of external components required.
The device
typically runs from a single 3.0 volt supply and may
also operate at any voltage up to 5.0 volts for
improved power performance. Its broadband design
provides usable performance from 70 to 3000 MHz.
To show off-chip tuning requirements from 70 to 210
MHz, IF application circuitry is available on page 6.
M/A-COM fabricates the MAALSS0012 using an
E/D MESFET process to realize low noise and high
dynamic range.
The process features full
passivation for performance and reliability.
Paddle
GND
GND
RF IN
GND
PIN Configuration
PIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
Function
GND
GND
RF In
GND
GND
RF Out/V
DD
Description
Ground
Ground
RF input
Ground
Ground
RF output & drain voltage input
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAALSS0012
MAALSS0012TR
MAALSS0012TR-3000
MAALSS0012SMB
Package
Bulk Packaging
1000 piece reel
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
1. Series inductor and decoupling capacitor recommended on
pin 6.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
2
Parameter
RF Input Power
Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
15 dBm
6.0 volts
-40 °C to +85 °C
-65 °C to +150 °C
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
1
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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.
•
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Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
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Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage,
70 - 3000 MHz
Electrical Specifications:
Z
0
= 50
Ω,
T
A
= 25 °C
Parameter
Gain
3
MAALSS0012
V12
Test Conditions
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
200 – 3000 MHz
200 – 3000 MHz
—
Units
Min.
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
—
11.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
50
+5 V
Typ.
14.2
12.0
9.6
1.5
1.5
1.6
9.4
13.2
14.7
9.7
15.5
33.0
21
32
87
Max.
—
13.0
—
—
2.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100
Noise Figure
4
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
Output IP
3
Current
3. Gain varies at -0.0025 dB/°C typical.
4. Noise figure varies at 0.007 dB/°C typical.
Application Schematic
C3
Component List*, 200 - 3000 MHz
Part Value
C1
39 pF
39 pF
470 pF
12 nH
Case
Style
0402
0402
0402
0805
Manufacturer
Murata
Murata
Murata
Coilcraft
Purpose
Input DC Block
Output DC Block
RF Bypass
RF Choke/Tuning
L1
C1
RF IN
C2
RF OUT
C2
C3
L1
* See page 6 for IF application circuitry.
Recommended PCB Configuration
2
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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
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage,
70 - 3000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
MAALSS0012
V12
Noise Figure @ 5.0 Volts
2.5
2.0
NF (dB)
1.5
1.0
25C
(dB)
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
0.5
0.0
-40C
85C
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = - 40 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
Output P
1dB
V
DD
= 5.0 Volts
24
23
22
P
1dB
(dBm)
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
(dB)
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = 70 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
0.0
0.5
(dB)
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3
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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
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage,
70 - 3000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves (Cont’d)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
MAALSS0012
V12
Noise Figure @ 3.0 Volts
2.5
2.0
NF (dB)
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
25C
-40C
85C
(dB)
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6
2.0
2.4
2.8
3.2
3.6
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = - 40° C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
Output P
1dB
V
DD
= 3.0 Volts
20.0
19.5
19.0
18.5
18.0
17.5
17.0
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
P
1dB
(dBm)
(dB)
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
25C
-40C
85C
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = 70 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0.0
(dB)
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
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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
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage,
70 - 3000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves (Cont’d)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
1.0
MAALSS0012
V12
Noise Figure @ 2.7 Volts
2.5
2.0
NF (dB)
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
25C
-40C
85C
(dB)
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
0.4
0.8
1.2
FREQU EN CY (GHz)
1.6
2
2.4
2.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3.2
3.6
4
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = - 40° C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0
0.5
Output P
1dB
V
DD
= 2.7 Volts
20
19
18
P
1dB
(dBm)
17
16
15
14
13
12
0.5
1.0
(dB)
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
25C
-40C
85C
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = 70 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.0
(dB)
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3.0
3.5
4.0
5
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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
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