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Miniature Broadband Gain Sta ge
V 4.00
200 - 3000 MHz
Features
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Low Noise Figure
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High IP3
!
Single +3 V or +5 V Supply Voltage
!
Very Stable Over Temperature
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0012 broadband gain stage is a
GaAs MMIC amplifier in a low-cost miniature SOT-363
surface mount plastic package. The MAALSS0012
employs a monolithic 1-stage self-biased design featuring a
convenient 50 ohm input/output impedance that minimizes
the number of external components required. The device
MAALSS0012
typically runs from a single 3.0 volt supply and may also
operate at any voltage up to 5.0 volts for improved powe r
performance. Its broadband design provides usable
performance from 200 to 3000 MHz.
M/A-COM fabricates the MAALSS0012 using an E/D
MESFET process to realize low noise and high dynamic
range. The process features full passivation for
performance and reliability.
Functional Block Diagram
Vdd
Cdd
Ldd
RF OUT GND GND
PIN 6
PIN 1
GND GND RF IN
External Circuitry
Part Value Purpose
Cdd 470 pF Decoupling capacitor
Ldd 12 nH RF choke
Electrical Specifications1:
+3 V +5 V
Parameter Test Conditions Units
2
Gain
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss F = 0.9 GHz
Output Return Loss F = 0.9 GHz
1dB Compression 200 – 3000 MHz dBm 18 21
Output IP3 200 – 3000 MHz dBm 33 36
Current mA 50 79 95 65 87 100
1. All measurements taken in a 50-Ω system unless otherwise specified.
2. Gain varies at -0.0025 dB/° C typical.
3. Noise figure varies at 0.007 dB/° C typical.
3
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
TA = 25 °C
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
13.0
10.9
1.4
9.3
9.0
14.0
11.9
9.4
1.4
1.5
13.2
14.9
15.2
27.0
15.0
12.9
2.0
2.0
9.4
9.7
13.2
11.0
1.5
14.2
12.0
9.6
1.5
1.6
13.2
14.7
15.5
33.0
15.2
13.0
2.0
2.0
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
RF Input Power 15 dBm
Voltage 6.0 volts
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature -65 °C to +150 °C
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage.
2. Minimum MTTF is 1x10
6
at +85°C, +5V, and 100 mA.
-40 °C to +85 °C
PIN Configuration
PIN Function Description
1 GND Ground
2 GND Ground
3 RF In RF input
4 GND Ground
5 GND Ground
1
6
1. Series inductor and decoupling capacitor recommended
on pin 6.
Typical Performance Curves
S-Parameters VDD @ 2.7 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz )
S-Parameters VDD @ 3.0 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
RF Out/VDD RF output & drain voltage input
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
FREQ UE NC Y ( G Hz)
S-Parameters VDD @ 5.0 V, T = 25 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
FREQUE NCY ( G H z)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
!
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S-Parameters VDD @ 2.7 V, T = - 40° C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz )
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves (Cont’d)
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
S-Parameters VDD @ 3.0 V, T = - 40° C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S-Parameters VDD @ 2.7 V, T = 70 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
(dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz)
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
FREQ UENCY (G Hz )
S-Parameters VDD @ 5.0 V, T = - 40 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S-Parameters V
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
(dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz)
@ 3.0 V, T = 70 °C
DD
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz)
S-Parameters VDD @ 5.0 V, T = 70 °C
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
(dB)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
0 . 00 . 51 . 01 . 52 . 02 . 53 . 03 . 54 . 0
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
FREQ UE NC Y ( G Hz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
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Output IP
38
37
36
35
34
(dBm)
3
33
IP
32
31
30
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
at 25 °C
3
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz )
IP3 2.7V
IP3 3.0V
IP3 5.0V
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
Typical Performance Curves (Cont’d)
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
Noise Figure @ 2.7 Volts Noise Figure @ 3.0 Volts
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
NF (dB)
0.5
0.0
0 . 40 . 81 . 21 . 6 2 2 . 42 . 83 . 23 . 6 4
Noise Figure @ 5.0 Volts
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
NF (dB)
0.5
0.0
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
NF (dB)
0.5
0.0
0 . 40 . 81 . 21 . 62 . 02 . 42 . 83 . 23 . 64 . 0
P
20
19
18
17
16
(dBm)
1dB
15
P
14
13
12
0 . 51 . 01 . 52 . 02 . 53 . 03 . 54 . 0
25C
-40C
85C
1dB VDD
FREQUENCY (GHz)
= 2.7 Volts
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUE NCY (G Hz )
P
1dB VDD
20.0
19.5
19.0
18.5
18.0
17.5
(dBm)
17.0
1dB
P
16.5
16.0
15.5
15.0
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
= 3.0 Volts
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
!
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!
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P
1dB VDD
24
23
22
21
20
(dBm)
19
1dB
P
18
17
16
15
0 . 51 . 01 . 52 . 02 . 53 . 03 . 54 . 0
= 5.0 Volts
25C
-40C
85C
FREQUE NCY ( G Hz )
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
Typical S-Parameter Data: 2.7 Volts @ 80 mA
Frequency S11 S21 S12 S22
MHz Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang
400.000 0.2256 -37.03 6.0729 156.17 0.0589 9.34 0.2671 165.08
504.000 0.2219 -42.93 5.9561 151.08 0.0591 10.84 0.2619 160.07
608.000 0.2226 -49.32 5.8267 146.22 0.0591 12.80 0.2526 156.14
660.000 0.2221 -52.48 5.7584 143.68 0.0592 13.54 0.2466 154.05
764.000 0.2214 -58.65 5.6232 138.86 0.0599 15.45 0.2374 149.97
868.000 0.2210 -64.80 5.4826 134.19 0.0600 17.93 0.2267 146.22
972.000 0.2197 -70.49 5.3068 129.42 0.0603 19.95 0.2148 142.03
1076.000 0.2216 -76.33 5.1677 125.01 0.0616 22.51 0.2043 139.02
1180.000 0.2224 -82.01 5.0128 120.76 0.0624 24.49 0.1926 136.09
1284.000 0.2211 -87.07 4.8508 116.57 0.0644 27.03 0.1848 132.86
1388.000 0.2231 -92.07 4.7231 112.63 0.0660 29.49 0.1743 130.63
1492.000 0.2241 -96.75 4.5778 108.93 0.0679 31.65 0.1646 128.19
1596.000 0.2252 -101.10 4.4398 105.21 0.0702 33.37 0.1556 125.64
1700.000 0.2270 -105.62 4.3034 101.69 0.0724 35.52 0.1462 124.69
1804.000 0.2292 -109.34 4.1744 98.20 0.0759 37.62 0.1375 123.32
1908.000 0.2305 -113.34 4.0432 94.87 0.0783 38.40 0.1275 122.77
2012.000 0.2310 -117.21 3.9288 91.64 0.0816 39.90 0.1223 121.44
2116.000 0.2344 -120.73 3.8106 88.45 0.0851 41.32 0.1137 121.94
2220.000 0.2358 -124.00 3.7100 85.29 0.0885 42.07 0.1068 121.71
2324.000 0.2373 -127.52 3.6114 82.27 0.0928 43.01 0.1017 121.75
2428.000 0.2393 -130.65 3.5092 79.46 0.0963 44.00 0.0976 122.79
2532.000 0.2409 -134.18 3.4345 76.78 0.1004 44.58 0.0953 124.23
2636.000 0.2433 -137.24 3.3304 74.03 0.1050 45.43 0.0917 126.82
2740.000 0.2464 -139.90 3.2393 71.51 0.1089 45.57 0.0893 129.07
2844.000 0.2053 -142.69 3.1674 68.72 0.1134 46.28 0.0896 132.63
2948.000 0.2525 -145.50 3.0927 66.24 0.1179 46.25 0.0879 136.79
3000.000 0.2559 -146.99 3.0589 64.75 0.1206 46.24 0.0897 139.73
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
!
Asia/Pacif ic: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
!
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
Typical S-Parameter Data: 3.0 Volts @ 80 mA
Frequency S11 S21 S12 S22
MHz Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang
400.000 0.2217 -37.17 6.1208 156.01 0.0596 9.08 0.2571 164.78
504.000 0.2185 -43.03 6.0097 151.06 0.0597 10.32 0.2524 159.65
608.000 0.2189 -49.53 5.8826 146.15 0.0599 11.96 0.2431 155.35
660.000 0.2183 -52.47 5.8120 143.58 0.0596 12.71 0.2372 153.28
764.000 0.2183 -58.45 5.6770 138.56 0.0599 14.81 0.2268 148.96
868.000 0.2178 -64.74 5.5235 134.02 0.0601 15.52 0.2168 145.11
972.000 0.2161 -70.43 5.3531 129.36 0.0607 19.05 0.2055 140.83
1076.000 0.2177 -76.18 5.2169 124.85 0.0615 21.45 0.1943 137.52
1180.000 0.2191 -81.63 5.0515 120.50 0.0620 23.71 0.1824 134.49
1284.000 0.2185 -86.99 4.8849 116.49 0.0640 25.82 0.1744 131.16
1388.000 0.2204 -91.89 4.7566 112.46 0.0655 28.30 0.1639 128.64
1492.000 0.2210 -96.64 4.6199 108.70 0.0668 30.25 0.1544 126.24
1596.000 0.2220 -100.87 4.4673 105.01 0.0693 32.29 0.1454 123.52
1700.000 0.2245 -105.37 4.3237 101.54 0.0715 34.45 0.1359 122.59
1804.000 0.2256 -109.44 4.2047 97.80 0.0743 36.49 0.1270 120.97
1908.000 0.2278 -112.96 4.0709 94.80 0.0774 37.77 0.1168 120.42
2012.000 0.2290 -116.96 3.9559 91.34 0.0802 39.16 0.1115 119.03
2116.000 0.2326 -120.45 3.8444 88.15 0.0833 40.17 0.1029 119.85
2220.000 0.2335 -123.50 3.7348 85.21 0.0866 41.50 0.0957 119.48
2324.000 0.2361 -127.10 3.6417 81.97 0.0907 42.69 0.0901 119.40
2428.000 0.2367 -130.26 3.5391 79.23 0.0941 43.36 0.0860 121.05
2532.000 0.2393 -133.86 3.4526 76.49 0.0979 44.38 0.0831 123.09
2636.000 0.2413 -136.65 3.3595 73.97 0.1027 44.76 0.0799 125.91
2740.000 0.2447 -139.31 3.2545 71.32 0.1065 45.55 0.0767 129.77
2844.000 0.2492 -142.46 3.1890 68.28 0.1107 46.22 0.0770 133.95
2948.000 0.2503 -144.99 3.1108 66.04 0.1155 46.29 0.0758 138.83
3000.000 0.2544 -146.53 3.0716 64.61 0.1177 46.58 0.0774 142.74
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
!
Asia/Pacif ic: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
!
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
Typical S-Parameter Data: 5.0 Volts @ 80 mA
Frequency S11 S21 S12 S22
MHz Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang Mag Ang
400.000 0.2201 -36.83 6.2856 155.55 0.0630 6.31 0.1920 162.51
504.000 0.2168 -42.60 6.1754 150.33 0.0630 6.80 0.1873 156.15
608.000 0.2168 -49.10 6.0428 145.41 0.0624 8.37 0.1784 151.21
660.000 0.2171 -52.05 5.9696 142.78 0.0625 8.93 0.1726 148.40
764.000 0.2169 -58.23 5.8192 137.69 0.0618 10.35 0.1628 142.85
868.000 0.2171 -64.21 5.6613 133.08 0.0616 11.53 0.1530 137.95
972.000 0.2160 -69.66 5.4627 128.34 0.0613 13.58 0.1427 131.92
1076.000 0.2182 -75.25 5.3271 123.76 0.0612 15.60 0.1316 127.62
1180.000 0.2193 -80.96 5.1602 119.36 0.0614 17.63 0.1202 123.48
1284.000 0.2186 -85.87 4.9814 115.17 0.0619 19.83 0.1124 118.48
1388.000 0.2206 -90.84 4.8421 111.31 0.0627 22.28 0.1026 114.89
1492.000 0.2220 -95.46 4.7014 107.35 0.0630 24.88 0.0931 111.09
1596.000 0.2234 -99.67 4.5447 103.59 0.0644 27.25 0.0844 106.04
1700.000 0.2250 -104.07 4.4061 100.18 0.0652 29.29 0.0744 104.39
1804.000 0.2285 -107.97 4.2764 96.52 0.0676 32.04 0.0654 100.69
1908.000 0.2291 -111.40 4.1327 93.22 0.0692 33.71 0.0543 98.35
2012.000 0.2313 -115.29 4.0120 89.86 0.0712 35.83 0.0483 95.51
2116.000 0.2344 -118.71 3.9018 86.51 0.0742 37.94 0.0381 94.97
2220.000 0.2369 -121.95 3.7920 83.58 0.0767 39.36 0.0295 91.77
2324.000 0.2396 -125.10 3.6950 80.37 0.0798 41.07 0.0229 93.73
2428.000 0.2415 -128.09 3.5850 77.59 0.0833 42.65 0.0166 100.42
2532.000 0.2439 -131.73 3.4994 74.72 0.0867 43.82 0.0130 118.93
2636.000 0.2471 -134.41 3.4058 72.17 0.0901 45.59 0.0117 160.83
2740.000 0.2499 -137.00 3.2991 69.33 0.0942 46.50 0.0148 -170.99
2844.000 0.2546 -140.01 3.2340 66.41 0.0987 47.70 0.0232 -160.77
2948.000 0.2572 -142.28 3.1539 64.07 0.1027 48.04 0.0317 -152.16
3000.000 0.2611 -143.98 3.1213 62.63 0.1050 48.47 0.0386 -151.48
MAALSS0012
V 4.00
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
!
Asia/Pacif ic: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
!
Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
SC-70 6-Lead (SOT-363) Package 1
D
PIN 6
E1
PIN 1
ee
E
A
A2
A1
b
1. See JEDEC MO-203 VAR AB for additional dimensions and
tolerances.
A
L
c
MAALSS0012
Dimensions
A
A1 0
A2 0.70 0.90 1.00
b 0.15
c 0.08
D
e
E
E1
L
Measurements (mm)
Min. Nom. Max.
2.00 basic
0.65 basic
2.10 basic
1.25 basic
0.42 ref.
V 4.00
1.10
0.10
0.30
0.22
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MAALSS0012TR 1000 tape and reel1
MAALSS0012-3000 3000 tape and reel1
MAALSS0012SMB Sample test board
1. Please see Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
!
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
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Asia/Pacif ic: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
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Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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