
Drop-In
ISO 9001 ISO 14001 AS 9100 CERTIFIED
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®
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
GROUND
RF IN
RF-OUT and DC-IN
GND
GND
RF-OUT and DC-IN
RF IN
Monolithic Amplifier
DC-2 GHz
Product Features
• Wideband, DC to 2 GHz
• High gain, 22 dB typ. at 0.1 GHz
• Low noise gure, 3.0 dB typ.
• Cascadable
• Aqueous washable
MAR-6+
CASE STYLE: VV105
Typical Applications
• Cellular
• PCN instrumentation
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualifications.
General Description
MAR-6+ (RoHS compliant) is a wideband amplier offering high dynamic range. It has repeatable performance from lot to lot. It is enclosed in a Micro-X package. MAR-6+ uses Darlington conguration and is
fabricated using silicon technology. Expected MTBF is 2,200 years at 85°C case temperature.
PRICE: $1.16 ea. QTY. (30)
simplified schematic and pin description
Function Pin Number Description
RF IN 1
RF-OUT and DC-IN 3
GND 2,4
RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen
for the frequency of operation.
RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin; therefore a DC blocking
capacitor is necessary for proper operation. An RF choke is needed to feed DC bias
without loss of RF signal due to the bias connection, as shown in “Recommended
Application Circuit”.
Connections to ground. Use via holes as shown in “Suggested Layout for PCB
Design” to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.
REV. B
M120653
MAR-6+
081216
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Electrical Specifications at 25°C and 16mA, unless noted
MAR-6+
Parameter Min. Typ.
3
Max. Units
Frequency Range* DC 2 GHz
Gain
f=0.1 GHz 22 dB
f=1 GHz 20
2
17
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power @ 1 dB compression
f=2 GHz 15
f=DC to 2 GHz 21 dB
f=DC to 2 GHz 17.5 dB
f=0.5 GHz +3.0 dBm
Output IP3 f=0.5 GHz +14.5 dBm
Noise Figure f=0.5 GHz 3.0 dB
Recommended Device Operating Current
Device Operating Voltage
Device Voltage Variation vs. Temperature at 16 mA
Device Voltage Variation vs. Current at 25°C
Thermal Resistance, junction-to-case
1
16 mA
3.5 V
-5.6 mV/°C
8.4 mV/mA
241 °C/W
*Guaranteed specication DC-2 GHz. Low frequency cut off determined by external coupling capacitors.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
Operating Current 50mA
Power Dissipation 200mW
Input Power 13dBm
Note: Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
1
Case is dened as ground leads.
2
Full temperature range.
3
Based on test data of Model MAR-6SM+ (Case Style WW107).
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
4
2
3
1
Cblock
IN
Cblock
Ibias
OUT
Vd
RFC (Optional)
Cbypass
Vcc
Rbias (Required)
MAR-6+
Product Marking
Additional Detailed Technical Information
Additional information is available on our web site. To access this information enter the model number on
our web site home page.
Performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip file)
Case Style: VV105
Plastic micro-x, .085 body diameter, lead nish: tin/silver/nickel
Tape & Reel: F20
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-262
Evaluation Board: TB-432-6+
Environmental Ratings: ENV08T3
Recommended Application Circuit
Test Board includes case, connectors, and components (in bold) soldered to PCB
R BIAS
Vcc “1%” Res. Values (ohms)
for Optimum Biasing
6 154
7 215
8 280
9 340
10 402
11 464
12 536
13 590
14 665
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Monolithic Amplifier
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®
P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 For detailed performance specs & shopping online see Mini-Circuits web site
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MAR-6+
ESD Rating
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1C (1000v to < 2000v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001
Machine Model (MM): Class M1 ( < 100 v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.2 - 1999
MSL Rating
Moisture Sensitivity: MSL1 in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020C
No. Test Required Condition Standard Quantity
1 Visual Inspection
2 Electrical Test Room Temperature
3 SAM Analysis
Moisture Sensitivity
4
Level 1
Low Power Microscope
Magnication 40x
Less than 10% growth in term of
delamination
Bake at 125°C for 24 hours
Soak at 85°C/85%RH for 168 hours
Reow 3 cycles at 260°C peak
MSL Test Flow Chart
Start
Visual
Inspection
Reow 3 cycles,
260°C
Visual
Inspection
Electrical Test SAM Analysis
Soak
85°C/85RH
168 hours
Electrical Test SAM Analysis
MIP-IN-0003
(MCT spec)
SCD
(MCL spec)
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard)
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard)
Bake at 125°C,
24 hours
45 units
45 units
45 units
45 units
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