MAAL-011141-DIE Low Noise Amplifier Rev. V3 DC - 28 GHz 1 Features Functional Schematic Ultra Wideband Performance 7 5 6 Noise Figure: 1.4 dB 8 GHz GND AUX1 AUX2 High Gain: 17 dB 8 GHz Output IP3: 28 dBm 8 GHz GND 11 Bias Voltage: V = 5 - 6 V DD RFOUT/VDD 2 Bias Current: I = 60 - 100 mA DSQ 50 Matched Input / Output GND 12 Positive Voltage Only Die Size: 2.99 x 1.5 x 0.1 mm RoHS* Compliant GND 9 Description RF IN 1 The MAAL-011141-DIE is an easy to use, wideband low noise distributed amplifier die. It operates from GND GND GND 10 VG VAT DC to 28 GHz and provides 17 dB of linear gain, 13 8 4 3 16 dBm of P1dB and 1.4 dB of noise figure at 8 GHz. The input and output are fully matched to 1. Image not to scale. 50 with typical return loss >15 dB. 2 Pin Configuration This amplifier employs an active termination circuit to achieve a lower noise figure at the lower end of Pin Pin Name Description the frequency range than is possible using traditional resistive termination techniques. 1 RF RF Input IN This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT 2 RF / V RF Output / Drain Voltage OUT DD process which features full passivation for enhanced reliability. 3 V Gate Voltage G The MAAL-011141-DIE can be used as a low noise 4 V Active Termination Voltage AT amplifier stage or as a driver stage in higher power applications. This device is ideally suited for 5 AUX1 Auxiliary Drain Voltage 1 Test and Measurement, EW, ECM, and Radar applications. 6 AUX2 Auxiliary Drain Voltage 2 7-13 GND DC + RF Ground to Backside Via 2. Backside of die must be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground. Ordering Information Part Number Package MAAL-011141-DIE gel pack MAAL-011141-DIESMB wafer evaluation module * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive. 1 11 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: MAAL-011141-DIE Low Noise Amplifier Rev. V3 DC - 28 GHz Electrical Specifications: T = +25C, V = 6 V, I = 75 mA, V = 5 V, Z = 50 A DD DSQ AT 0 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. P = -20 dBm IN 2.0 GHz 16.5 18.5 8.0 GHz 17.0 Gain dB 12.0 GHz 15.0 17.0 18.0 GHz 17.0 26.5 GHz 17.0 2.0 GHz 17.0 8.0 GHz 16.0 Output P1dB 12.0 GHz dBm 16.0 18.0 GHz 15.0 26.5 GHz 12.5 P = -20 dBm / tone, 10 MHz Tone Spacing IN 2.0 GHz 29.5 8.0 GHz 28.0 OIP3 dBm 12.0 GHz 26.5 18.0 GHz 26.0 26.5 GHz 22.5 Input Return Loss P = -20 dBm dB 15 IN Output Return Loss P = -20 dBm dB 15 IN 2.0 GHz 2.5 3.0 8.0 GHz 1.4 Noise Figure 12.0 GHz dB 1.6 2.2 18.0 GHz 2.4 26.5 GHz 4.0 P = -20 dBm IN 2.0 GHz 60 8.0 GHz 40 Isolation dB 12.0 GHz 37 18.0 GHz 33 26.5 GHz 32 V Adjusted to set I = 75 mA V 0.7 G DSQ I V = 5 V mA 10 AT AT 2 22 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: