power. The input and output are fully matched to 50
Ω
with a typical return loss better than 12 dB. Small
signal linearity is typically +30 dBm and reverse
isolation better than 28 dB. This device requires a
minimum of +5V, typically +8V, and maximum +10V
for standard operation. Typical current is 45 mA.
Typical usage is a system buffer amplifier, gain
block, mixer LO driver, power amplifier driver
requiring small size and high performance. Typical
applications are for WiFi, WiMAX, Point-to-Point
radios, IMS, EW, and Aerospace and Defense.
The MAAM-011101 is housed in a leadless 1.5 x 1.2
mm package that is small yet can be handled and
placed with standard pick and place assembly
equipment. It is fabricated using a GaAs process
which features full passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
Pin Name
RF
OUT
N/C
RF
IN
N/C
N/C
N/C
Paddle
Description
RF Output & Bias (Vd)
No Connection
RF Input
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
GND
1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
Ordering Information
2,3
Part Number
MAAM-011101-TR1000
MAAM-011101-001SMB
Package
1000 Piece Reel
Sample Test Board
2. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
3. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= +25°C, V
D
= +8 Volts, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Parameter
Test Conditions
4 GHz
8 GHz
12 GHz
16 GHz
20 GHz
4 - 20 GHz
6 - 18 GHz
6 - 18 GHz
4 - 20 GHz
4 GHz
8 GHz
12 GHz
16 GHz
20 GHz
+8 Volts
Units
Min.
—
17
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
+16
—
—
—
35
Typ.
13
19
16
15
15
4
12
14
30
+15
+17
+19
+19
+18
45
Max.
Rev. V1
Gain
dB
—
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Isolation
dB
dB
dB
dB
—
—
—
—
P1dB
dBm
—
I
DD
mA
55
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4,5,6
Parameter
RF Input Power
Voltage
Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature
7
Absolute Maximum
+23 dBm
+12 volts
-40°C to +85°C
+150°C
-65°C to +150°C
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
Class 0 devices.
Storage Temperature
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
6. Operating at nominal conditions with T
J
≤
+150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 10
6
hours.
7. Junction Temperature (T
J
) = T
C
+
Ө
JC
* ((V * I) - (P
OUT
- P
IN
))
Typical thermal resistance (Ө
JC
) = 40°C/W
a) For T
C
= 25°C,
T
J
= +43°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, P
OUT
= -4 dBm, P
IN
= -20 dBm
b) For T
C
= 85°C,
T
J
= +103°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, P
OUT
= -3 dBm, P
IN
= -20 dBm
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Recommended PCB
Application Schematic
Rev. V1
Parts List
Comp.
C1
C2
L1
Value
100 pF
100 pF
470
Ω
Pkg.
0201
0402
0402
Manf.
Murata
GRM0335C1E101
Purpose
DC Block
Bypass
Choke
Application Information
The MAAM-011101 is designed to be easy to use
yet high performance. The ultra small size, no
matching, and simple bias allows easy placement on
any system board.
LO Buffer applications:
The MAAM-011101 is good as a LO buffer since it
has excellent isolation, selectable power output, low
phase noise, and 50
Ω
match (even under heavy
drive). It is designed to deliver saturated output
levels up to +20 dBm common to driving mixer
configurations. It is typically used in conjunction with
filters or splitters after the VCO or PLL.
PA Driver applications:
The MAAM-011101 makes a very good low cost
driver before the transmit power amplifier. Set
typically 7 dB backed off P1dB as a linear driver, it
still delivers up to +12 dBm. Often cascaded in
series with an attenuator, it allows gain control with
little pulling due to mis-match. The low gain
expansion allows little AM-to-AM distortion.
Grounding:
It is recommended that the total ground (common
mode) inductance not exceed 0.03 nH (30 pH). This
is equivalent to at least four 8 mil (200 u) vias per 8
mil board (200 u) be place under the device to
ground
DC Bias Tee:
To bias properly, a DC voltage must be applied at
the output pin. Typically this is down with a 2
element bias network that consists of a choke and a
DC blocking capacitor. We recommend a high Q
inductor for the choke and quality capacitor for the
DC block.
Murata
GRM1555C1E101
Murata
BLM15GG471
Evaluation Board
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Typical Performance Curves over temperature, V
D
= +8 V, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Gain
25
Rev. V1
Noise Figure
8
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
6
15
4
10
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
2
5
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Output Return Loss
0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-25
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output P1dB
24
Output IP3
36
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
32
16
28
12
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
24
8
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
20
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Typical Performance Curves over supply voltage, T
A
= +25°C, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Gain
25
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
Rev. V1
Noise Figure
8
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
20
6
15
4
10
2
5
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
0
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
Output Return Loss
0
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-25
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output P1dB
24
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
Output IP3
36
20
32
16
28
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
12
24
8
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
20
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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