MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Features
Rev. V3
Functional Schematic
Gain: 16 dB
Flatness: ± 2 dB
50 Ω match in and out
P1dB: +18 dBm @ 14 GHz
Single DC supply, +5 V to +12 V, 45 mA
Lead-Free 1.5 x 1.2 mm 6-Lead TDFN package
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAAM-011101 operates from 4 to 20 GHz and
features 16 dB typical gain and +18 dBm of output
power. The input and output are fully matched to 50
Ω with a typical return loss better than 12 dB. Small
signal linearity is typically +30 dBm and reverse
isolation better than 28 dB. This device requires a
minimum of +5V, typically +8V, and maximum +10V
for standard operation. Typical current is 45 mA.
Typical usage is a system buffer amplifier, gain
block, mixer LO driver, power amplifier driver
requiring small size and high performance. Typical
applications are for WiFi, WiMAX, Point-to-Point
radios, IMS, EW, and Aerospace and Defense.
The MAAM-011101 is housed in a leadless 1.5 x 1.2
mm package that is small yet can be handled and
placed with standard pick and place assembly
equipment. It is fabricated using a GaAs process
which features full passivation for increased
performance and reliability.
RFOUT
& Bias
1
6
N/C
N/C
2
5
N/C
RFIN
3
4
N/C
7
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
RFOUT
RF Output & Bias (Vd)
2
N/C
No Connection
3
RFIN
RF Input
4
N/C
No Connection
5
N/C
No Connection
6
N/C
No Connection
73
Paddle
GND
3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
Ordering Information1,2
Part Number
Package
MAAM-011101-TR1000
1000 Piece Reel
MAAM-011101-001SMB
Sample Test Board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
*Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,
European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Rev. V3
Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VD = +8 Volts, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
4 GHz
8 GHz
12 GHz
16 GHz
20 GHz
dB
—
17
—
—
—
13
19
16
15
15
—
Noise Figure
4 - 20 GHz
dB
—
4
—
Input Return Loss
6 - 18 GHz
dB
—
12
—
Output Return Loss
6 - 18 GHz
dB
—
14
—
Isolation
4 - 20 GHz
dB
—
30
—
P1dB
4 GHz
8 GHz
12 GHz
16 GHz
20 GHz
dBm
—
+16
—
—
—
+15
+17
+19
+19
+18
—
IDD
+8 Volts
mA
35
45
55
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5,6
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
RF Input Power
+23 dBm
Voltage
+12 volts
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature7
+150°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN))
Typical thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 40°C/W
a) For TC = 25°C,
TJ = +43°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, POUT = -4 dBm, PIN = -20 dBm
b) For TC = 85°C,
TJ = +103°C @ +10 V, 45 mA, POUT = -3 dBm, PIN = -20 dBm
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
Class 1A devices.
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Recommended PCB
Application Schematic
Parts List
Comp.
Value
Pkg.
C1
100 pF 0201
C2
100 pF 0402
L1
470 Ω
0402
Rev. V3
Manf.
Murata
GRM0335C1E101
Murata
GRM1555C1E101
Murata
BLM15GG471
Evaluation Board
Purpose
DC Block
Bypass
Choke
Application Information
The MAAM-011101 is designed to be easy to use
yet high performance. The ultra small size, no
matching, and simple bias allows easy placement on
any system board.
LO Buffer applications:
The MAAM-011101 is good as a LO buffer since it
has excellent isolation, selectable power output, low
phase noise, and 50 Ω match (even under heavy
drive). It is designed to deliver saturated output
levels up to +20 dBm common to driving mixer
configurations. It is typically used in conjunction with
filters or splitters after the VCO or PLL.
PA Driver applications:
The MAAM-011101 makes a very good low cost
driver before the transmit power amplifier. Set
typically 7 dB backed off P1dB as a linear driver, it
still delivers up to +12 dBm. Often cascaded in
series with an attenuator, it allows gain control with
little pulling due to mis-match. The low gain
expansion allows little AM-to-AM distortion.
Grounding:
It is recommended that the total ground (common
mode) inductance not exceed 0.03 nH (30 pH). This
is equivalent to at least four 8 mil (200 u) vias per 8
mil board (200 u) be place under the device to
ground
DC Bias Tee:
To bias properly, a DC voltage must be applied at
the output pin. Typically this is down with a 2
element bias network that consists of a choke and a
DC blocking capacitor. We recommend a high Q
inductor for the choke and quality capacitor for the
DC block.
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves over temperature, VD = +8 V, Z0 = 50 Ω
Noise Figure
Gain
25
8
20
6
15
4
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
10
5
4
6
8
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
2
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
4
6
8
Frequency (GHz)
12
14
16
18
20
18
20
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
0
0
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-5
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
4
6
8
10
12
14
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-5
-10
-25
10
Frequency (GHz)
16
18
20
-25
4
6
8
Frequency (GHz)
10
12
14
16
Frequency (GHz)
Output P1dB
Output IP3
36
24
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
32
16
28
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
12
8
4
6
8
24
10
12
14
Frequency (GHz)
16
18
20
20
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves over supply voltage, TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω
Gain
Noise Figure
25
8
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
20
6
15
4
10
2
5
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
18
20
0
4
6
8
10
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
16
18
20
16
18
20
16
18
20
0
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
-5
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
4
6
8
10
12
14
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
-5
-10
16
18
20
-25
4
6
8
10
Frequency (GHz)
12
14
Frequency (GHz)
Output P1dB
Output IP3
36
24
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
20
32
28
16
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
24
12
8
14
Output Return Loss
0
-25
12
Frequency (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
Frequency (GHz)
16
18
20
20
4
6
8
10
12
14
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves
Isolation over voltage
Isolation over temperature
-10
-10
5V
6V
7V
8V
9V
12V
-20
-30
-30
-40
-40
-50
4
6
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-20
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-50
4
6
8
50
30
40
24
30
18
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
14
16
18
20
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
12
10
6
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
0
2
4
Voltage (V)
6
8
10
12
Voltage (V)
Output P1dB @ 12 GHz
Output IP3 @ 12 GHz
24
36
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
32
16
28
12
24
8
12
Gain vs. Voltage over temperature @ 12 GHz
Current vs. Voltage over temperature
0
10
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
4
6
8
Voltage (V)
10
12
20
4
6
8
10
Voltage (V)
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MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Lead-Free 1.5 x 1.2 mm 6-Lead TDFN†
All dimensions are in inches/mm.
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.
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Rev. V3
MAAM-011101
Ultra small Broadband General Purpose Amplifier
4 - 20 GHz
Rev. V3
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