Low Noise Amplifier
1.5 - 1.6 GHz
Features
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Low Noise Figure: 1.55 dB
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High Gain: 21 dB
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Low Power Consumption: 3 to 5 V, 8 mA
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High Dynamic Range
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DC Decoupled RF Input and Output
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No External RF Tuning Elements Necessary
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Low Cost SOIC 8 Plastic Package
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAM12021 is a high performance GaAs
MMIC low noise amplifier in a low cost SOIC 8-lead surface mount plastic package. The MAAM12021 employs a
fully monolithic design which eliminates the need for
external tuning networks. It can be biased using 3- or
5-volt supplies and has an option for biasing at higher
currents for increased dynamic range.
The MAAM12021 is ideally suited for use where low
noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range and low
power consumption are required. Typical applications
include receiver front ends in the Global Positioning
System (GPS) and Japanese Personal Digital Cellular
(PDC-1500) markets, as well as standard gain blocks,
buffer amps, driver amps and IF amps in both fixed and
portable systems.
M/A-COM’s MAAM12021 is fabricated using a mature
0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance reliability.
MAAM12021
SO-8
PIN 8
.149 7- .1574
Orientation
mark
PIN 1
.004 (0.10)
.050(1.27) BSC.
.1890-.1968
(4.80-5.00)
- A -
(All dimensions per JEDEC No. MS-012-AA, Issue C)
Unless Otherwise Noted: .xxx = ± 0.010 (.xx = ± 0.25)
(3.80- 4.00 )
- B -
.0532-.0688
(1.35-1.75)
- C -
.0040-.0098
(0.10-0.25)
.013-.020 TYP.
(0.33-0.51)
.010(0.25) M C A M B S
8- Lead SOP outline dimensions
Narrow body .150
Dimensions in ( ) are in mm.
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MAAM12021 SOIC 8-Lead Plastic
MAAM12021TR Forward Tape and Reel*
MAAM12021RTR Reverse Tape and Reel*
MAAM12021SMB Designer’s Kit
* If specific reel size is required, consult factory for part
number assignment.
.2284-.2440
(5.80-6.20)
.010(0.25) M B M
.0099-0.0196
x 45° Chamfer
(0.25-0.50)
0°-8°
.016-.050
(0.40-1.27)
.xx = ± 0.02 (.x = ±0.5)
.0075-0.0098
(0.19-0.25)
Electrical Specifications1, TA= +25°C, Z0= 50Ω, VDD= +5 V, P
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max.
Gain dB 19 21 23
Noise Figure dB 1.55 1.9
Input VSWR 1.5:1
Output VSWR 1.5:1
Output 1 dB Compression dBm 6
Input IP
3
Reverse Isolation dB 40
Bias Current mA 5 8 11
1. See following pages for 3-volt data.
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. V2.00
M/A-COM, Inc. ■ 1011 Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01853 USA ■ Telephone: 800-366-2266
dBm -2
= -30 dBm, f = 1.5 - 1.6 GHz
IN
Low Noise Amplifier MAAM12021
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
V
DD
Input Power +17 dBm
2
Current
Channel Temperature
3
+10 VDC
30 mA
+150°C
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
1. Operation of this device outside these limits
may cause permanent damage.
2. Only if pin #2 is used to increase current. (See note 6.)
3. Typical thermal resistance (ujc) = +165°C/W.
Recommended PCB Configuration
0.020 (0.51) FR-4 Circuit Board
Dimensions in inches (mm)
See
Note 6
0.037
(0.94)
.025
(.64)
RF In
R .008
(0.20)
(12 Places)
Plated thru hole
.294 (7.47)
1
2
3
4
0. 1 00
(2.54)
V
DD
8
7
6
5
RF Out
0.125
(3.18)
R .025 (0.64)
(2 Places)
Plated thru hole
See
Note 5
0.245
(6.22)
Functional Diagram
500pF
GND
8765
1234
GND
Notes:
4. Pins 1, 4, 5 and 8 must be RF and DC grounded as shown.
5. Pin 3 is the RF input; pin 6 is the RF output. VDDis applied on pin 7.
This pin must be bypassed with a 500-pF surface mount MLC
capacitor, mounted as close as possible to pin 7, and RF decoupled
with a chip inductor having a minimum value of 15 nH (as shown in
the Recommended PCB Configuration).
6. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher
current bias. For nominal current operation no resistor is used.
For optional 20-mA current operation, connect a 35- to 40-ohm
chip resistor (as shown in the Recommended PCB Configuration).
15 nH
RF
OUT
RF
IN
V
DD
GND
GND
See Note 6
Typical Performance
GAIN vs FREQUENCY, TA= +25°C
24
22
20
GAIN (dB)
18
16
1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8
Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice. V2.00
5 V, 20 mA
5 V, 8 mA
3 V, 8 mA
FREQUENCY (GHz)
M/A-COM, Inc. ■ 1011 Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01853 USA ■ Telephone: 800-366-2266
NOISE FIGURE vs FREQUENCY, TA= +25°C
1.7
1.6
1.5
1.4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
1.3
5 V, 8 mA
1.50 1.52 1.54 1.56 1.58 1.60
FREQUENCY
3 V, 8 mA
5 V, 20 mA
(GHz)