Satellite Communications Single Ended 2-Way Active Splitter
950 - 2150 MHz
Features
2-Way Splitter
Single Ended Input and Outputs
75 Ω Impedance
4.8 dB Gain
Single +5 Volt Supply
Lead-Free 3 mm 12-Lead PQFN Package
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Rev. V1
Functional Schematic
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
1
OUT1
IN
N/C
Description
M/A-COM Tech’s MAAM-008970 2-way active
splitter is a GaAs MMIC which exhibits low noise
figure and distortion in a lead-free PQFN plastic
package. The MAAM-008970 employs a low noise,
high linearity amplifier and power splitter
functionality. The design features 75 Ω inputs and
outputs.
The MAAM-008970 is ideally suited for satellite
communications multi-tuner set top boxes, and other
broadband based appliances.
The MAAM-008970 is fabricated using M/A-COM
Tech’s PHEMT process to realize low noise and low
distortion. The process features full passivation for
robust performance and reliability.
N/C
OUT2
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin Configuration
3
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Pin Name
N/C
IN
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
OUT2
N/C
OUT1
N/C
N/C
N/C
Description
No Connection
RF Input
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
RF Output 2
No Connection
RF Output 1
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
Paddle
3
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAAM-008970-TR1000
MAAM-008970-TR3000
MAAM-008970-001SMB
1,2
6
7
Package
1000 piece reel
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
8
9
10
11
12
13
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
3. 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.
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MAAM-008970
Satellite Communications Single Ended 2-Way Active Splitter
950 - 2150 MHz
Electrical Specifications: Freq: 2150 MHz, T
A
= 25°C, V
DD
= +5 Volts, Z
0
= 75
Ω
Parameter
Gain
Gain Flatness
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Output to Output Isolation
Output Power at 1 dB Compression, P1dB
Output 3rd Order Intercept Point, OIP3
Output 2nd Order Intercept Point, OIP2
I
DD
Test Conditions
In to Out1, In to Out2
In to Out1, In to Out2
In to Out1, In to Out2
Input
Output
Out1 to In, Out2 to In
Out1 to Out2
1450 MHz
1450 MHz, P
IN
= 0 dBm, 6 MHz Spacing
1450 MHz, P
IN
= 0 dBm, 6 MHz Spacing
V
DD
= + 5 Volts
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
Min.
4.0
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
4.8
0.3
5.0
12
12
18
23
7
17
30
60
Max.
5.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
75
Rev. V1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4,5,6
Parameter
Input Power
Vbias
Operating Temperature
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
7
Absolute Maximum
+12 dBm
+10.0 V
0°C to +85°C
+150°C
-65°C to +125°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
devices.
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
6. These operating conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 10
6
hours.
7. Junction Temperature (T
J
) = T
A
+
Өjc
* (V * I)
Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 148 °C/W.
a) For T
A
= 25°C,
T
J
= 69 °C @ 5.0 V, 60 mA
b) For T
A
= 85°C,
T
J
= 126 °C @ 5.0 V, 55 mA
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MAAM-008970
Satellite Communications Single Ended 2-Way Active Splitter
950 - 2150 MHz
Recommended PCB
PCB Land Pattern
Rev. V1
Schematic Including Off-Chip Components
C2
V
DD
C6
R1
R3
L2
L1
C1
L3
R2
R4
C7
C3
V
DD
L5
C5
OUT2
L4
Off-Chip Component Values
Component
C1 - C5
C6 - C7
Value
1000 pF
0.01 µF
4.7 nH
2 nH
100 nH
480 Ω
75 Ω
Package
0402
0402
0402
0402
1008
0402
0402
C4
OUT1
IN
L1
L2, L3
L4, L5
R1, R2
R3, R4
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MAAM-008970
Satellite Communications Single Ended 2-Way Active Splitter
950 - 2150 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Gain__OUT1 & OUT2
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
0.8
+25°C_ in-out 1
+25°C_ in-out 2
0°C_in-out 1
0°C_in-out 2
+85°C_in-out 1
+85°C_in-out 2
Rev. V1
Gain__OUT1 & OUT2 to 3 GHz
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
0.0
+25°C_ in-out 1
+25°C_ in-out 2
0°C_in-out 1
0°C_in-out 2
+85°C_in-out 1
+85°C_in-out 2
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
0.0
-5.0
-10.0
-15.0
-20.0
-25.0
-30.0
-35.0
0.8
+25°C
0°C
+85°C
Output Return Loss (Typical both Outputs)
0.0
-5.0
-10.0
-15.0
-20.0
-25.0
-30.0
-35.0
0.8
+25°C
0°C
+85°C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Reverse Isolation to 3 GHz
0
+25°C_ in-out 1
+25°C_ in-out 2
0°C_in-out 1
0°C_in-out 2
+85°C_in-out 1
+85°C_in-out 2
Noise Figure (Typical both Outputs)
8
7
6
5
-10
-20
4
-30
3
2
+25°C
0°C
+85°C
-40
0.0
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
1
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
4
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MAAM-008970
Satellite Communications Single Ended 2-Way Active Splitter
950 - 2150 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Out - Out Isolation
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0.8
+25°C
0°C
+85°C
Rev. V1
Out - Out Isolation to 3 GHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0.0
+25°C
0°C
+85°C
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2.0
2.2
0.6
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Lead-Free
3 mm 12-Lead PQFN
†
†
Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
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for additional data sheets and product information.