MAAL-010570
Low Noise Amplifier
Rev. V3
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
Features
Functional Block Diagram
Single Voltage Supply 3V ~ 5V
Integrated Active Bias Circuit
Adjustable Current with an External Resistor
N/C
Low Noise Figure
RFout / Vdd
High Linearity OIP3: 34.5 dBm @ 2 GHz
Broadband Match
Integrated ESD Protection
GND GND
RoHS* Compliant and 260C Reflow Compatible
Description
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The MAAL-010570 is a high dynamic range single
stage MMIC LNA with excellent linearity and low
noise figure designed for operation from 0.1 to 3.5
GHz. The LNA is packaged in an RoHS compliant
SOT-363 package and requires no external
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matching components.
Pin Configuration
This MMIC has an integrated active bias circuit
Pin No. Pin Name Description
allowing direct connection to +3 V supply and
minimizing variation over temperature and process. 1 N/C No Connection
The bias current can be set with an external resistor
2 GND Ground
to allow the user to customize the current value to fit
the application.
3 RF RF Input
IN
The MAAL-010570 offers less than 1 dB noise figure
4 V Bias Voltage
BIAS
and 34.5 dBm OIP3 at 2 GHz. The broadband match
and single supply operation makes this LNA easy to 5 GND Ground
use and simplifies its implementation while
6 RF RF Output
OUT
maintaining excellent performance. The low thermal
resistance and integrated ESD protection
3. It is recommended that all N/C (no connection) pins be
significantly enhances the quality, reliability and
grounded.
ruggedness of this product.
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Ordering Information
Part Number Package
MAAL-010570-000000 bulk quantity
MAAL-010570-TR3000 3000 piece reel
evaluation board
MAAL-010570-001SMB
(100 MHz ~ 3.5 GHz)
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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MAAL-010570
Low Noise Amplifier
Rev. V3
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
4,5
Typical Performance : I = 60 mA, I = 8 mA, +25C
DD BIAS
Parameter Units Typical Ratings
V = 3 V
DD
Frequency GHz 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
Gain dB 22.0 21.5 19.5 18.5 16.0 14.0 12.5 11.0 10.0
Output IP3 dBm 33.2 34.9 36.7 33.7 34.0 34.5 35.0 36.7 37.2
Output P1dB dBm 17.0 18.0 18.6 18.3 18.8 19.1 19.0 19.1 18.4
Input Return Loss dB 11.0 13.0 13.0 12.7 12.0 11.4 10.5 10.0 9.1
Output Return Loss dB 19.0 26.0 23.0 22.0 20.5 20.5 20.0 19.5 20.0
Noise Figure dB 0.70 0.80 0.75 0.74 0.75 0.84 0.93 1.10 1.20
V = 5 V
DD
Frequency GHz 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
Gain dB 22.0 21.5 19.5 18.5 16.0 14.0 12.5 11.0 10.0
Output IP3 dBm 31.8 34.0 35.0 36.5 36.2 36.5 37.1 37.6 36.8
Output P1dB dBm 22.0 21.0 22.0 21.9 22.2 22.2 22.4 22.4 22.1
Input Return Loss dB 11.0 13.0 13.0 12.7 12.0 11.5 10.5 10.0 9.0
Output Return Loss dB 22.0 26.0 20.0 19.0 17.5 17.0 17.0 16.5 17.0
Noise Figure dB 0.80 0.84 0.80 0.78 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.16 1.28
4. Typical values presented in the above table were obtained by measurements using RF probes in a 50 system.
5. P dBm, Tone Spacing = 1 MHz
OUT
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Electrical Specifications : 2 GHz (T = +25C, V = 3 V, Z = 50 )
A DD 0
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max.
Small Signal Gain dB 12.5 14.3 -
Output IP3 dBm - 34.5 -
Output P1dB dBm 17.0 18.6 -
Quiescent Current mA - 60.0 75.0
Noise Figure dB - 0.95 -
6. Unless otherwise specified, the specifications are guaranteed at room temperature in a MACOM test fixture.
7. Typical values presented in the above table are based on data from multiple wafer lots and evaluation board MAAL-010570-001SMB.
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