LOW NOISE, HIGH IP3
Monolithic Amplifier
50Ω
0.05 to 4 GHz
THE BIG DEAL
y Ultra Low Noise Figure, 0.75 dB typ. at 1 GHz
y High IP3, up to 33.5 dBm typ. at 1 GHz
y Class 1B ESD rating (500V)
y Output Power at 1dB comp., up to +21 dBm typ.
y Gain, 18.4 dB typ. at 1GHz
y Supply Voltage, +3V, Id=33mA, +5V, Id=56mA
y Aqueous washable
y May be used as a replacement for SPF5043Z a,b
APPLICATIONS
y Cellular
y ISM
y GSM
y WCDMA
PSA4-5043+
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only
CASE STYLE: MMM1362
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
y LTE
y WiMax
y WLAN
y GPS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Mini-Circuits PSA4-5043+ is a E-PHEMT* based Ultra-Low Noise MMIC Amplifier operating from 50 MHz to 4 GHz with a unique
combination of low noise and high IP3 making this amplifier ideal for sensitive high dynamic range receiver applications. This
design operates on +3 to +5V supply at only 33 mA at 3V and 56mA at +5V, is internally matched to 50 ohms and is supplied in
a super small SC-70 (SOT-343) MSL 1 package.
KEY FEATURES
Feature
Advantages
Ultra Low Noise:
0.75 dB at 1 GHz
0.98 dB at 2 GHz
Outstanding Noise Figure, measured in a 50 Ohm environment without any external matching
High IP3, 33.5 dBm
Combining Low Noise and High IP3 makes this MMIC amplifier ideal for Low Noise Receiver Front End (RFE) because it gives
the user advantages at both ends of the dynamic range: sensitivity & two-tone spur-free dynamic range
High Output Power, +21 dBm
The PSA4-5043+ provides up to +21dBm output power at 1dB compression enabling this amplifier to support high linear
dynamic range requirements.-
Broad Band, up to 4 GHz
Operating over a broadband from 50 MHz to 4 GHz, the PSA4-5043+ covers the primary wireless communications bands:
Cellular, PCS, LTE, WiMAX
Internally Matched
No external matching elements required to achieve the advertised noise and output power over the full band
SOT-343 Package
Small size, industry standard package
High Reliability
Low, small signal operating current of 53mA nominal maintains junction temperatures typically below 125°C at 85°C ground
lead temperature
Class 1B ESD (500V, HBM)
The PSA4-5043+ is a super low noise PHEMT based design. Unlike many other PHEMT designs. Mini-Circuits incorporates
ESD protection on die to achieve industry leading ESD performance for a low noise amplifier.
* Enhancement mode pseudomorphic High Electron Mobility Transistor.
A. Suitability for model replacement within a particular system must be determined by and is solely the responsibility of the customer based on, among other things,
electrical performance criteria, stimulus conditions, application, compatibility with other components and environmental conditions and stresses.
B. The RFMD SPF5043Z part number is used for identification and comparison purposes only.
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Monolithic Amplifier
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS(1) AT 25°C, ZO=50Ω, (REFER TO CHARACTERIZATION CIRCUIT, FIG. 1)
Parameter
Condition
(GHz)
Frequency Range
Vd=5.0V(1)
Min.
Typ.
0.05
at DC Volts (Vd)
5.0
DC Current (Id)
58
0.05
0.5
Noise Figure
Max.
Min.
4.0
0.05
Typ.
Max.
4.0
Units
GHz
3.0
V
66
33
mA
0.73
—
0.66
0.65
—
0.66
1.0
0.75
1.1
0.73
2.0
0.98
—
0.94
3.0
1.1
—
1.1
4.0
1.44
—
1.3
—
25.4
—
24.3
0.5
—
22.1
—
21.2
1.0
16.5
18.4
20.2
17.5
2.0
—
13.3
—
12.5
3.0
—
10.2
—
9.6
4.0
—
8.0
—
7.2
0.05
Gain
Vd=3.0V(1)
dB
dB
0.05
7.8
0.5
10.5
9.4
1.0
11.4
10.6
2.0
12.2
11.1
3.0
12.8
10.4
4.0
11.1
9.2
0.05
13.7
13.2
0.5
15.0
15.9
1.0
13.9
15.1
2.0
12.5
14.5
3.0
11.7
13.3
4.0
12.8
15.7
0.05
31.0
28.0
0.5
32.1
28.0
1.0
33.5
28.7
2.0
32.7
30.0
3.0
33.6
31.0
4.0
32.6
31.0
0.05
18.9
15.8
0.5
19.3
16.5
1.0
19.8
17.4
2.0
20.7
19.0
3.0
21.2
19.4
4.0
21.5
19.8
-0.007
-0.007
mA/°C
DC Current Variation Vs. Voltage
0.01
0.01
mA/mV
Thermal Resistance(5)
117
117
°C/W
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output IP3
Output Power @1dB compression (2)
DC Current Variation Vs. Temperature(3)
6.5
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dB
dB
dBm
dBm
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Monolithic Amplifier
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MAXIMUM RATINGS(4)
Parameter
PSA4-5043+
DC Current Vd=5V
Ratings
Operating Temperature(5)
USL
-40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to 150°C
Channel Temperature
150°C
DC Voltage
6V
Device Current
76 mA
>67
65-67
63-65
61-63
59-61
57-59
55-57
(1) Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization test board TB-471+.
See Characterization Test Circuit (Fig. 1)
(2) Current increases at P1dB
(3) (Current at 85°C - Current at -45°C)/130
(4) Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These maximum ratings
are not intended for continuous normal operation.
(5) Defined with reference to ground pad temperature.
53-55
23 dBm (5 minutes max),
17dBm (continous)
51-53
Input Power (CW)
49-51
380 mW
47-49
Power Dissipation
Current (mA)
SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC AND PIN DESCRIPTION
RF-OUT
and DC-IN
RF-IN
RF-OUT
and DC-IN 1
4 GND
GND 2
GND
3 RF_IN
Function
Pin Number
Description (See Application Circuit, Fig. 2)
RF-IN
3
RF input pin (connect to RF-IN via DC blocking cap)
RF-OUT & DC-IN
1
RF output pin (connected to RF-out via blocking cap C2 and supply voltage Vd via RF Choke L1)
GND
2,4
Connections to ground: use via holes as shown in “Suggested Layout for PCB Design” to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.
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Monolithic Amplifier
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CHARACTERIZATION TEST CIRCUIT
Vs (Supply voltage)
Fig 1. Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization.
(DUT soldered on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board
TB-471+)
Gain, Return loss, Output power at 1dB compression (P1 dB),
Output IP3 (OIP3) and Noise Figure measured using Agilent’s
N5242A PNA-X microwave network analyzer.
I
d
I
ds
3/5V
1
RF-IN
3
BLK-18+
RF-OUT
Vd
2,4
Conditions:
1. Gain: Pin= -25dBm
2. Output IP3 (OIP3): Two tones, spaced 1 MHz apart, 5 dBm/
tone at output.
Bias-Tee
ZX85-12G-S+
DUT
TB-471+
RECOMMENDED APPLICATION CIRCUIT
(refer to evaluation board for PCB Layout and component values)
Id
3 or 5V (Vs)
Ids
Fig 2. Recommended Application Circuit
Note: Resistance of L1, 0.1-0.2Ω typically
C3
L1
C1
RF-IN
C2
1
3
RF-OUT
2,4
PRODUCT MARKING
black body
laser or white ink marking
Marking may contain other features or characters for internal lot control
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Monolithic Amplifier
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ADDITIONAL DETAILED TECHNICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR DASH BOARD. TO ACCESS
Performance Data
Data Table
Swept Graphs
S-Parameter (S2P Files) Data Set (.zip file)
Case Style
MMM1362
Plastic molded SOT-343 package, lea finishi: matte tin
Tape & Reel
Standard quantities available on reel
F90
7” reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1K,2K or 3K devices
Suggested Layout for PCB Design
PL-361
Evaluation Board
TB-653+
Environmental Ratings
ENV08T2
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ESD RATING
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1B (500 to
