operates from 8 to 12 GHz providing a nominal gain
of 20 dB with excellent gain flatness, high OIP3
linearity of 26 dBm, and a mid-band noise figure of
1.6 dB. The part features a self-bias architecture
which requires only a single, positive supply. The
device is internally matched to 50
Ω
input/ output
and is well suited to multiple applications including
Vsat, radar and microwave radios due to the part’s
ease of use and excellent performance parameters.
RF
IN
N/C
RF
OUT
N/C
V
G1
N/C
V
G2
N/C
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
3,4
Pin Name
N/C
N/C
RF
IN
N/C
V
G1
N/C
V
G2
N/C
N/C
RF
OUT
N/C
N/C
V
DD2
N/C
N/C
V
DD1
Description
No Connection
No Connection
RF Input
No Connection
Gate Voltage 1
No Connection
Gate Voltage 2
No Connection
No Connection
RF Output
No Connection
No Connection
Bias Voltage 2
No Connection
No Connection
Bias Voltage 1
RF and DC Ground
Ordering Information
1,2
Part Number
MAAL-010528-TR0500
MAAL-010528-001SMB
Package
500 piece reel
Sample Board
6
7
3,4
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Paddle
5
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,
European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
3. For self-bias, external components C7 through C12 are
optional. No V
G
bias is needed. If C7 through C12 are
removed, traces must also be removed.
4. For optional adjustment of self-bias, apply D.C. gate voltage
between –1 V and +0.3 V. External components C7 through
C12 are required.
5. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
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MAAL-010528
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier
8 - 12 GHz
Rev. V1
Rev. V3
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, V
DD
= 4 V, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Parameter
Gain
Test Conditions
8 - 12 GHz
8 GHz
10 GHz
12 GHz
8 - 12 GHz
8 - 12 GHz
8 - 12 GHz
8 - 12 GHz
—
Units
dB
Min.
17.5
Typ.
20
1.5
1.8
2.1
10
13
14
26
60
Max.
—
2.0
2.3
2.8
—
—
—
—
75
Noise figure
dB
—
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
Current
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
—
—
—
—
—
Absolute Maximum Ratings
6,7
Parameter
Input Power
Operating Voltage
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+22 dBm
6V
-40°C to +85°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
HBM Class 1B devices.
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7.
M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
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MAAL-010528
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier
8 - 12 GHz
Rev. V1
Rev. V3
Recommended PCB
Application Schematic
8,9
Parts List
Component
C1, C4, C7, C10
C2, C5, C8, C11
C3, C6, C9, C12
Value
2.2 pF
100 pF
0.01 µF
Package
0402
0402
0402
8. For self-bias, external components C7 through C12 are
optional. No V
G
bias is needed. If C7 through C12 are
removed, traces must also be removed.
9. For optional adjustment of self-bias, apply D.C. gate voltage
between –1 V and +0.3 V. External components C7 through
C12 are required.
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MAAL-010528
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier
8 - 12 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Wide-Band Gain and Return Loss
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
S21
S11
S22
Rev. V1
Rev. V3
Small-Signal Gain vs. Temperature
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
5
6
7
8
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-4
-4
-8
-8
-12
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-12
-16
-16
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
Vdd=3.0V
Vdd=3.5V
Vdd=4.0V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=6.0V
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAL-010528
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier
8 - 12 GHz
Typical Performance Curves
Small-Signal Gain vs. Supply Voltage
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
-16
-12
Vdd=3.0V
Vdd=3.5V
Vdd=4.0V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=6.0V
Vdd=3.0V
Vdd=3.5V
Vdd=4.0V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=6.0V
Rev. V1
Rev. V3
Input Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage
0
-4
-8
13
14
15
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage
0
Vdd=3.0V
Vdd=3.5V
Vdd=4.0V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=6.0V
P1dB vs. Temperature
16
15
14
13
-4
-8
-12
12
-16
11
10
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-20
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Large-Signal Gain vs. Voltage @ 10 GHz
24
Large-Signal Gain vs. Temperature @ 10 GHz
24
22
22
20
20
18
Vdd=3.0V
Vdd=3.5V
Vdd=4.0V
Vdd=5.0V
Vdd=6.0V
18
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
16
16
14
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
14
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Output Power (dBm)
Output Power (dBm)
5
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