Broadband CATV 8-Way Active Splitter with default loop-through Switch
50 - 1100 MHz
Features
Always ON loop-through path
8-Way Splitter
1.5 dB Gain
+15 dBm V /Channel Input
Single 5 Volt Bias
Lead-Free 4 mm 24-Lead PQFN Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
AIN
FB1
AO1
SP1
S2
IN
Rev. V1
Functional Schematic, Default On, Power Off
FB2
AO2
N/C
SP2
N/C
1
N/C
N/C
Vc
OUT8
S1
ALT
Description
The MAAM-010237 CATV 8-way active splitter with
the default loop-through path is a GaAs MMIC which
exhibits low noise figure and distortion in a lead-free
4mm 24-lead PQFN plastic package. The design
features 75 Ω inputs and outputs.
This device is ideally suited for multi-tuner set top
boxes, home gateways, and other broadband
internet based applications.
The MAAM-010237 is fabricated using M/A-COM
Technology Solutions’ E/D pHEMT process to
realize default loop-through operation, low noise and
low distortion. The process features full passivation
for robust performance and reliability.
OUT1
OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6
OUT7
Functional Schematic, Power On
AIN
FB1
AO1
SP1
S2
IN
FB2
AO2
N/C
SP2
N/C
OUT1
1
N/C
N/C
Vc
OUT8
S1
ALT
OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 OUT5 OUT6
OUT7
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Feedback 2
Amplifier Output 2
No Connection
Splitter 2
No Connection
RF Output 1
RF Output 2
RF Output 3
RF Output 4
RF Output 5
RF Output 6
RF Output 7
Pin No.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Function
Alternate Output
Switch In
RF Output 8
Voltage Control
No Connection
No Connection
RF Input
Switch Output
Splitter 1
Amplifier Output 1
Feedback 1
Amplifier Input
Paddle
3
Ordering Information
1,2
Part Number
MAAM-010237-TR1000
MAAM-010237-TR3000
MAAM-010237-001SMB
Package
1000 piece reel
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
*Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,
European Union Directive 02/95/EC.
1
3. The exposed paddle centered on the package bottom must
be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
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MAAM-010237
Broadband CATV 8-Way Active Splitter with default loop-through Switch
50 - 1100 MHz
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, Z
0
= 75
Ω
4
Parameter
Gain
Test Conditions
In to Out1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8
400 MHz
900 MHz
In to Out8
400 MHz
900 MHz
In to Out1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8
Input
Input
Output
Output
Out1 to Out2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8
Out1 to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7
132 Ch, +15 dBmV/Ch at the Input
132 Ch, +15 dBmV/Ch at the Input
Out1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to In
Out8 to In
Out1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 to In
400 MHz, 2-tone,
6 MHz spacing, -10 dBm Pout
400 MHz, 2-tone,
6 MHz spacing, -10 dBm Pout
400 MHz
400 MHz
V
DD
(V)
5
V
C
(V)
3.3
Units
dB
Min.
0
-
Typ.
1.5
4.0
Max.
2.6
-
Rev. V1
Insertion Loss
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Out to Out Isolation
Out to Out Isolation
CTB
CSO
Reverse Isolation
Reverse Isolation
Reverse Isolation
OIP2
OIP3
P1dB
P1dB
I
DD
I
C
4. The unpowered state is the same as Vcontrol = 0 V
0
5
5
0
5
0
5
0
5
5
5
5
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
3.3
3.3
0
3.3
0
3.3
0
3.3
3.3
3.3
3.3
0
3.3/0
3.3/0
3.3
0
3.3
3.3
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBc
dBc
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
µA
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.6
1.0
4.75
10
16
10
9.5
22
20
-65
-50
35
30
42
30
22
6
25
190
230
-
1.2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
220
300
2
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MAAM-010237
Broadband CATV 8-Way Active Splitter with default loop-through Switch
50 - 1100 MHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
5,6
Parameter
Max Input Power
V
DD
V
CONTROL
Junction Temperature
7,8
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+5 dBm
+10.0 V
+8.5 V
+150°C
-20°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
Rev. V1
Truth Table
9
V
DD
5V
0V
V
CONTROL
1
0
IN - OUT1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6 or 7
On
Off
IN - OUT8
On
On
9. V
CONTROL
for Logic “1” = +3 to +5 volts, Logic “0” = 0 ± 0.2 volts.
5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
6. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
7. Operating at nominal conditions with T
J
≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 10
6
hours.
8. Junction Temperature (T
J
) = T
A
+
Өjc
* (V * I)
Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 73 °C/W.
a) For T
A
= 25°C,
T
J
= 95 °C @ 5.0 V, 190 mA
b) For T
A
= 85°C,
T
J
= 149 °C @ 5.0 V, 175 mA
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. An external protection circuit using an
anti-parallel diode pair can be used to protect the
IC.
Please reference application note AN3028 on
http://www.macomtech.com for further detail.
PCB Land Pattern
3
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MAAM-010237
Broadband CATV 8-Way Active Splitter with default loop-through Switch
50 - 1100 MHz
Schematic Including Off-Chip Components
C21
C7
R1
C4
C5
C20
L3
C8
R2
C6
L2
C9
Vdd
IN
Rev. V1
Recommended PCB Layout
AIN
FB1
AO1
SP1
S2
IN
N/C
C19
Vdd
C1
L1
FB2
AO2
N/C
C2
N/C
Vc
C16
Vc
SP2
OUT8
OUT8
C17
N/C
S1
C3
OUT1
OUT1
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT6
ALT
OUT7
C18
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
OUT2
OUT3
OUT4
OUT5
OUT6
OUT7
Off-Chip Component Values
Component
C1 - C18
C19, C20
C21
L1 & L2
10
L3
R1, R2
Value
0.01 µF
2.2 pF
1.5 pF
1 µH
6.8 nH
390 Ω
Package
0402
0402
0402
1210
0402
0402
Block Diagram RF Signal Flow
10. L1 & L2 supplied from EPCOS, part number
B82422A1102K100
4
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MAAM-010237
Broadband CATV 8-Way Active Splitter with default loop-through Switch
50 - 1100 MHz
Typical Performance Curves
Gain
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
in to out1_+25°
in to out2_+25°
in to out3_+25°
in to out4_+25°
in to out5_+25°
in to out6_+25°
in to out7_+25°
in to out8_+25°
in to out1_-20°
in to out2_-20°
in to out3_-20°
in to out4_-20°
in to out5_-20°
in to out6_-20°
in to out7_-20°
in to out8_-20°
in to out1_+85°
in to out2_+85°
in to out3_+85°
in to out4_+85°
in to out5_+85°
in to out6_+85°
in to out7_+85°
in to out8_+85°
Rev. V1
Gain to 3 GHz
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss (power on)
0
Input Return Loss (power off)
0
-5
-5
-10
-15
-20
-10
-15
-25
-30
-20
-35
-40
0.0
-25
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss (power on)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.0
Output Return Loss (power off)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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