AM50-0004

AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz Features • Low Noise Figure: 1.4 dB • High Input IP3: +18 dBm at 8 V, 45 mA bias +8 dBm at 3 V, 20 mA bias • High Gain: 14 dB • Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC • Low Cost SOIC-8 Plastic Package • Adjustable current: 20 to 60 mA with external resistor Rev. V7 Functional Block Diagram Description M/A-COM’s AM50-0004 is a high dynamic range, GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a low cost, SOIC 8-lead, surface mount, plastic package. It employs external input matching to obtain optimum noise figure performance and operating frequency flexibility. The AM50-0004 also features flexible biasing to control the current consumption vs. dynamic range trade-off. The AM50-0004 can operate from any positive supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its current can be controlled over a range of 20 mA to 60 mA with an external resistor. The AM50-0004 is ideally suited for use where low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range, and low power consumption are required. Typical applications included receiver front ends in PDC, DCS-1800, DCS-1900 and other PCN/PCS base stations. It is also useful as a gain block, buffer, driver, and IF amplifier in both fixed or portable PDC and PCN/PCS systems. The AM50-0004 is fabricated using a low-cost 0.5micron gate length GaAs process. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. The AM50-0004 is 100% RF tested to ensure performance specification compliance. Pin Configuration Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin Name GND REXT RF IN GND GND RF OUT VDD GND Description RF and DC Ground External Current Control (optional) RF Input of the amplifier RF and DC Ground RF and DC Ground RF Output of the amplifier Positive supply voltage RF and DC Ground Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3 Parameter VDD Input Power 4 5 Absolute Maximum +10 VDC +17 dBm 80 mA +150°C -40°C to +85°C -65°C to +150°C Ordering Information Part Number AM50-0004 AM50-0004TR AM50-0004SMB 1 Current Package Bulk Packaging 1000 piece reel Designer’s Kit Channel Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 4. When pin #2 is used to increase current. (See note 7.) 5. Thermal resistance (θjc) = +99°C/W. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ohms, F = 1785 MHz, Pin = -30 dBm Parameter Gain Noise Figure Input VSWR Output VSWR Output 1 dB Compression Input IP3 Reverse Isolation Drain Current Test Conditions 5 V, 45 mA 3 V, 20 mA 6 Rev. V7 Units dB dB dB dB Ratio Ratio Min. 12.0 — — — — — — — 13.0 — — 30 Typ. 14 12.5 1.4 1.5 1.5:1 2.0:1 16.0 9.0 15 8.0 22 45 Max. — — 1.8 — — — — — — — — 60 5 V, 45 mA6 3 V, 20 mA — — 5 V, 45 mA 3 V, 20 mA 6 dBm dBm dBm dB 5 V, 45 mA6 3 V, 20 mA — 5 V, 45 mA 6 mA 6. Using external 15 Ω resistor. See functional schematic below. Functional Schematic VDD External Components List 7 Part L2 C2 7 Value 47 pF 47 pF 3.9 nH 12 nH see note 8 Case Size 0603 0603 0603 0603 0603 Manufacturer Murata Murata Coilcraft Coilcraft Panasonic Purpose DC Block By-Pass Tuning RF Choke Optional current control C1 C2 L1 6 OUT L1 IN C1 3 1,4,5,8 2 R1 (See Note 7) L2 R1 Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: 7. All external circuitry parts are readily available, low cost surface mount components (.060 in. x .030 in. or .080 in. x .050 in.). 8. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for optional, higher current. For 20 mA operation, no resistor is used. For IDD ~ 30 mA, R1 = 39 ohms; IDD ~ 45 mA, R1 = 15 ohms; IDD ~ 60 mA, R1 = 6 ohms. 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 devices. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz Recommended PCB Configuration Layout View Rev. V7 Cross Section View The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground layers should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities between 50 Ω lines and package pins. M/A-COM recommends an FR-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008” (0.20 mm) yielding a 50 Ω line width of 0.015” (0.38 mm). The recommended RF metalization thickness is 1 ounce copper. Designer’s Kit AM50-0004SMB The AM50-0004SMB Designer’s Kit allows for immediate evaluation of M/A-COM’s AM50-0004. The Designer’s Kit includes an AM50-0004 mounted on an evaluation board and five loose AM50-0004’s. The evaluation board consists of the recommended external surface mount circuitry, RF connectors, and a DC multi-pin connector, all mounted to a multi-layer FR-4 PCB. The AM50-0004SMB evaluation PCB is illustrated below with all functional ports labeled. AM50-0004 Evaluation Board Evaluation PCB & RF Connector Losses Port Reference RF In RF Out Approximate RF Loss 0.15 dB @ 1785 MHz 0.15 dB @ 1785 MHz The DC connector on the Designer’s Kit PCB allows convenient DC line access. This is accomplished by one or more of the following methods: A.) A mating female multi-pin connector (Newark Electronics Stock # 46F-4658, not included). B.) Wires soldered to the necessary pins (not included). C.) Clip leads (not included). 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz Typical Performance Curves: TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 5 V, IDD = 45 mA unless otherwise specified. Gain vs. Frequency 18 3 VOLTS 5 VOLTS 8 VOLTS Rev. V7 VSWR vs. Frequency 5 INPUT OUTPUT 16 4 14 3 12 2 10 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency 1.6 Noise Figure vs. Current, F = 1785 MHz 1.6 1.5 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.2 1.7 1.2 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 20 30 40 50 60 Frequency (GHz) Current (mA) Output P1 dB vs. Frequency 24 Output P1 dB vs. Current, F = 1785 MHz 24 3 VOLTS 5 VOLTS 6 VOLTS 8 VOLTS 20 20 16 3 VOLTS 5 VOLTS 6 VOLTS 8 VOLTS 16 12 12 8 1.7 8 1.8 1.9 2.0 20 30 40 50 60 4 Frequency (GHz) Current (mA) ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz Typical Performance Curves: TA = +25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 5 V, IDD = 45 mA unless otherwise specified. Input IP3 vs. Frequency 21 Rev. V7 Input IP3 vs. Current, F = 1785 MHz 21 17 17 13 3 VOLTS 5 VOLTS 6 VOLTS 8 VOLTS 13 3 VOLTS 5 VOLTS 6 VOLTS 8 VOLTS 9 9 5 1.7 5 1.8 1.9 2.0 20 30 40 50 60 Frequency (GHz) Current (mA) Gain vs. Temperature 18 +25 C -40 C +85 C Noise Figure vs. Temperature 2.5 +25 C -40 C +85 C 16 2.0 14 1.5 12 1.0 10 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 0.5 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. AM50-0004 High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier 1400 - 2000 MHz SOIC-8 Rev. V7 6 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.