The MA02203AD is a two stage power amplifier
designed for DECT applications to have an output
power of +26.5 dBm with an input power of 2 dBm.
This power amplifier operates at +3.6 volts with
35% typical power added efficiency. The
Pin Configuration
MA02203AD is mounted in a narrow body 16-pin
SOIC plastic package.
The MA02203AD is fabricated using M/A-COM’s
self-aligned MSAG®-Lite MESFET process for a low
single supply voltage, high power efficiency, and
excellent reliability.
This part is not recommended for new designs. M/ACOM’s MA02206GJ has superior RF performance
with less DC power consumption in a smaller
package. Pricing on the MA02206GJ is also less
than the MA02203AD.
Frequency MHz 1880 1900
Output Power dBm 25.5 26.5 27.5
Pout Frequency Dependency dB 0.2 0.5
Power Gain dB 24.5
Current Consumption mA 350 420
Input VSWR, PA On - 1.6:1 2.0:1
Input VSWR, PA Off V
Isolation, PA Off V
2nd Harmonics dBc 31
3rd Harmonics dBc 55
1. Ts is the temperature measured at the soldering point of pin 11.
2. Unless otherwise specified, input power is +2 dBm, VDD is +3.6 V, and test frequency is 1890 MHz.
, V
DD1
DD1
= 0 V - 1.4:1 2.0:1
DD2
, V
= 0 V dB 40
DD2
Junction of 2nd stage FET to pin 11, Duty
Cycle=50%
P
= -3 to +7 dBm, V
IN
< P
< 450 mW, TS = -40 to +75 °
OUT
= 0 - 4.6 V, 0 mW
DD
VSWR = 10:1
2,3
o
C/W 63
- All spurs < -60 dBc
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
Max Input Power +6 dBm
Operating Voltages +5.5 volts
Operating Temperature, Ts
-40 °C to +75 °C
Channel Temperature +150 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +150 °C
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020 2
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Part Description
V 1.0
, Output Power (dBm)
3.6 V, 450 mW DECT RF Power Amplifier IC MA02203AD
Application Information
Static Sensitivity
Gallium arsenide integrated circuits are ESD sensitive and can be damaged by static electricity. Use proper ESD precautions when
handling these devices.
Board Layout
Sample Test Board 50 Ohm Lead Transition
Typical Performance Curves
Output Power and Current vs. Input Power
30
25
20
15
P
10
OUT
f = 1.89 GHz
V
= 3.6 V
DD
5
0
-10-505
PIN, Input Power (dBm)
P
OUT
I
DD
0.6
0.4
, Drain Current (A)
0.2
DD
I
0.0
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020 3
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
Output Power, PAE, and VSWR vs. Frequency
45
40
35
30
25
20
(dBm) and η (%)
15
OUT
P
10
VSWR
5
0
1.71.81.92
ƒ
, Frequency (GHz)
η
P
OUT
P
= +2 dBm
IN
VDD = 3.6 V
4:1
3:1
2:1
1:1
Input VSWR
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Part Description
V 1.0
, Output Power (dBm)
, Drain Current (A)
, Output Power (dBm)
, Dissipated Power (W)
3.6 V, 450 mW DECT RF Power Amplifier IC MA02203AD
Output Power and Current vs. Supply Voltage
Harmonics
30
25
P
OUT
20
I
15
DD
10
OUT
P
5
ƒ
=1.89 GHz
PIN = +2 dBm
0
2.83.03.2 3.43.6 3.84.04.24.4 4.6
VDD, Supply Voltage (V)
Output Power and Current vs. Frequency, Ts = -40oC
30
25
20
15
P
OUT
I
DD
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
30
ƒ
= 1.89 GHz
20
10
o
P
= +2 dBm
IN
VDD = 3.6 V
0
-10
DD
I
P
OUT
-20
-30
-40
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Frequency
Output Power and Current vs. Frequency, Ts = +75oC
30
25
20
15
P
OUT
I
DD
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
, Ouput Power (dBm)
10
OUT
P
5
Ts = -40 °C
0
1.71.81.92
ƒ
, Frequency (GHz)
P
= +2 dBm
IN
VDD = 3.6 V
Output Power and Current vs. Temperature
30
25
20
15
, Output Power (dBm)
10
OUT
P
PIN = +2 dBm
VDD = 3.6 V
5
0
-50-250255075
TS, Operating Temperature (°C)
P
OUT
I
DD
, Drain Current (A)
0.2
DD
I
0.1
0
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
, Drain Current (A)
0.2
DD
I
0.1
0.0
, Ouput Power (dBm)
10
OUT
P
5
Ts = +75 °C
0
1.71.81.92
ƒ
, Frequency (GHz)
P
= +2 dBm
IN
VDD = 3.6 V
, Drain Current (A)
0.2
DD
I
0.1
0
Power Dissipation vs. Temperature
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
Slope = -1 / R
1.0
DISS
P
0.5
0.0
0255075100125150175
TS, Temperature at Solder Point of Pin 11 (°C)
TH J-S
Specifications subject to change without notice.
n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
n Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020 4
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Part Description
V 1.0
RF
INPUT
60mil GETEK Board
3.6 V, 450 mW DECT RF Power Amplifier IC MA02203AD