MAAP-011246
Power Amplifier, 2 W
Rev. V3
27.5 - 31.5 GHz
Features Functional Schematic
High Gain: 23 dB
P1dB: 30 dBm
P : 33 dBm
SAT
32 31 30 28 26 25
29 27
IM3 Level: -22 dBc @ P 27 dBm/tone
OUT
GND 1 GND
24
Power Added Efficiency: 24% at P
SAT
Lead-Free 5 mm AQFN 32-lead Package
N/C 2 23 N/C
RoHS* Compliant
GND 3 22 GND
RF
Description IN 4 RF
21 OUT
The MAAP-011246 is a 2 Watt, 4-stage power
N/C GND
5
20
amplifier assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead
N/C N/C
6 19
AQFN plastic package. This power amplifier
operates from 27.5 to 31.5 GHz and provides 23 dB
N/C 7 N/C
18
of linear gain, 2 W saturated output power and 24%
GND
8 17 GND
efficiency while biased at 6 V.
11 13 14 15
9 10 12 16
The MAAP-011246 can be used as a power
amplifier stage or as a driver stage in higher power
applications. This device is ideally suited for VSAT
and 28 GHz PTP applications.
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Pin Configuration
This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT
Pin # Function Pin # Function
process which features full passivation for enhanced
1 Ground 20 Ground
reliability.
2 No Connection 21 RF Output
3 Ground 22 Ground
4 RF Input 23 No Connection
5 - 7 No Connection 24, 25 Ground
1,2
Ordering Information
8, 9 Ground 26 Drain Voltage 4
Part Number Package
10 Gate Voltage 27, 28 Drain Voltage 3
MAAP-011246-TR0500 500 Piece Reel
11 Gate Voltage 29 Drain Voltage 2
12 - 14 No Connection 30 No Connection
MAAP-011246-1SMB Sample Board
15 Drain Voltage 4 31 Drain Voltage 1
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
16, 17 Ground 32 Ground
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18, 19 No Connection Paddle Ground
3. MACOM recommends connecting all No Connection (N/C)
pins to ground.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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MAAP-011246
Power Amplifier, 2 W
Rev. V3
27.5 - 31.5 GHz
Electrical Specifications: Freq. = 30 GHz, T = +25C, V = 6 V, Z = 50
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Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
Gain P = 0 dBm dB 19 22
IN
P P = 15 dBm dBm 31.5 33
OUT IN
IM3 Level P = 27 dBm / tone dBc -22
OUT
Power Added Efficiency P (P = 15 dBm) % 24
SAT IN
Input Return Loss P = -20 dBm dB 10
IN
Output Return Loss P = -20 dBm dB 14
IN
Quiescent Current I (see bias conditions, page 4 ) mA 900
DQ
Current P (P = 15 dBm) mA 1450
SAT IN
7,8
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Maximum Operating Ratings
Parameter Rating Parameter Absolute Maximum
Input Power 20 dBm
Input Power 15 dBm
5,6
Drain Voltage +6.5 V
Junction Temperature +160C
Gate Voltage -3 to 0 V
Operating Temperature -40C to +85C
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Junction Temperature +175C
5. Operating at nominal conditions with junction temperature
6
+160C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 10 hours.
Storage Temperature -65C to +125C
6. Junction Temperature (T ) = T + * ((V * I) - (P - P ))
J C JC out IN
Typical thermal resistance ( ) = 8C/W.
JC
7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
a) For T = +25C,
C
permanent damage to this device.
T = +79C @ 6 V, 1.45 A, P = 33.0 dBm, P = 15 dBm
J OUT IN
8. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
b) For T = +85C,
C
survivability limits.
T = +136C @ 6 V, 1.34 A, P = 32.4 dBm, P = 15 dBm
J OUT IN
9. Junction temperature directly effects device MTTF. Junction
temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize
lifetime.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
These electronic devices are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged
by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques
should be used when handling these HBM Class 1A
devices.
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For further information and support please visit: