Surface Mount
Dual Matched MMIC Amplier
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Features
•Twomatched50-ohmampliersinonepackage
•InGaPHBTIFandRFamplier
•FrequencyrangeDCto4GHz
•Highgain,20.5dBtyp.at0.1GHz
•Verygoodatnessresponseat50-1000MHz.
•Upto+17.9dBmtyp.outputpowerat0.1GHz
•HighIP3,+35dBmat0.1GHz
•Lownoisegure,3.5dBtyp.
•Lowthermalresistance
•Transientprotected
•Useableasbalancedandpushpullamplier
•ProtectedbyUSPatent6,943,629
Typical Applications
•Cellular
•CATV
•UHF/VHFcommunications
•Receivers&transmitters
•FTTH
REV.E
M120653
MERA-533+
130624
DC-4 GHz
CASESTYLE:DL805
PRICE:$3.40ea.QTY.(20)
MERA-533+
General Description
MERA-533+isadualmatchedwidebandamplierofferinghighdynamicrange.Ithasrepeatableperformance
fromlottolot.Itisenclosedina3.25x3.25mmMCLPplasticpackage.MERA-533+usesDarlingtoncongu-
rationandisfabricatedusingInGaPHBTtechnology.ExpectedMTBFat85°Ccasetemperatureis420years
fortheentiredevice(A1andA2).
simplified schematic (each of A1, A2) and pin description
GROUND
RF IN
RF-OUT and DC-IN
Function Pin Number Description
RFIN,A1 1RFinputpin.ThispinrequirestheuseofanexternalDCblockingcapacitorchosenforthefrequencyof
operation.
RF-OUTandDC-IN,
A1 8
RFoutputandbiaspin.DCvoltageispresentonthispin;thereforeaDCblockingcapacitorisnecessary
forproperoperation.AnRFchokeisneededtofeedDCbiaswithoutlossofRFsignalduetothebias
connection,asshownin“RecommendedApplicationCircuit”.
RFIN,A2 4RFinputpin.ThispinrequirestheuseofanexternalDCblockingcapacitorchosenforthefrequencyof
operation.
RF-OUTandDC-IN,
A2 5
RFoutputandbiaspin.DCvoltageispresentonthispin;thereforeaDCblockingcapacitorisnecessary
forproperoperation.AnRFchokeisneededtofeedDCbiaswithoutlossofRFsignalduetothebias
connection,asshownin“RecommendedApplicationCircuit”.
GND 2,3,6,7&paddle Connectionstoground.Useviaholesasshownin“SuggestedLayoutforPCBDesign”toreduceground
pathinductanceforbestperformance.
RF
IN
A2
RFOUT
&DCIN
GND
A1
RF
IN
GND
GND
GND
RFOUT
&DCIN
8765
1234
+RoHS Compliant
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
Electrical Specications at 25°C and 65mA, unless noted
(Specications (other than Matching) are for each of the two matched ampliers)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
OperatingTemperature -40°Cto85°C
StorageTemperature -55°Cto100°C
OperatingCurrent 120mA
PowerDissipation 650mW
InputPower 13dBm
Note:Permanentdamagemayoccurifanyoftheselimitsareexceeded.
Theseratingsarenotintendedforcontinuousnormaloperation.
1Caseisdenedasgroundpaddle.SeeapplicationnoteAN-60-032foradequateheatsinkingofpaddle.
2Fortestmethod,seeapplicationnoteAN-60-032.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
FrequencyRange* DC 4GHz
Gain f=0.1GHz 20.5
dB
f=1GHz 20.0
f=2GHz 16 18.8
f=3GHz 17.5
f=4GHz 16
InputReturnLoss f=DCto4GHz 15.5 dB
OutputReturnLoss f=DCto4GHz 14 dB
OutputPower@1dBcompression f=0.1GHz 17.9
dBmf=1GHz 16.5 17.5
f=2GHz 16.7
OutputIP3 f=0.1GHz 35
dBmf=0.5GHz 34
f=1GHz 33
NoiseFigure f=DCto4GHz 3.5 dB
MatchingbetweenA1,A22
AmplitudeUnbalance f=DCto2.2GHz 0.05 0.3 dB
f=2.2to4GHz 0.1 0.5
PhaseUnbalance f=DCto2.2GHz 0.7 deg.
f=2.2to4GHz 2.0
RecommendedDeviceOperatingCurrent 65 mA
DeviceOperatingVoltage 4.2 4.9 5.5 V
DeviceVoltageVariationvs.Temperatureat65mA -3.2 mV/°C
DeviceVoltageVariationvs.Currentat25°C 6.9 mV/mA
ThermalResistance,junction-to-case1,A1orA2 133 °C/W
MERA-533+
*GuaranteedspecicationDC-4GHz.Lowfrequencycutoffdeterminedbyexternalcouplingcapacitors.
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
For detailed performance specs
& shopping online see web site
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
Product Marking
Recommended Application and Biasing Circuit
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-165
Plasticpackage,exposedpaddle,leadnish:tin/silver/nickel
Evaluation Board: TB-294
Additional Detailed Technical Information
Additionalinformationisavailableonourwebsite.Toaccessthisinformationenterthemodelnumberon
ourwebsitehomepage.
Environmental Ratings: ENV08T2
Performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip le)
Case Style: DL805
MERA-533+
MCL
533
indexoverpin1
RF IN1 RF OUT1
& PADDLE
2,3,6,7
8
RF IN2
4
RF OUT2
5
1
Vcc
Vd
Vd
Vcc
RFC
(opt)
(opt)
RFC
Rbias
Rbias
A1
A2
R BIAS
Vcc “1%” Res. Values (ohms)
for Optimum Biasing
7 33.2
8 48.7
9 63.4
10 78.7
11 95.3
12 110
13 124
14 140
15 158
16 174
17 187
18 205
19 221
20 232
Markingsinadditiontomodelnumberdesignationmayappearforinternalqualitycontrolpurposes.
Tape & Reel: F68
Standard quantities available on reel
7” reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 or 1K devices.
13” reels with 2000, 4000 devices.
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
No. Test Required Condition Standard Quantity
1VisualInspection LowPowerMicroscope
Magnication40x
MIP-IN-0003
(MCTspec) 114units
2 ElectricalTest RoomTemperature SCD
(MCLspec) 114units
3 SAMAnalysis Lessthan10%growthintermof
delamination
J-Std-020C
(JedecStandard) 114units
4MoistureSensitivity
Level1
Bakeat125°Cfor24hours
Soakat85°C/85%RHfor168hours
Reow3cyclesat250°Cpeak
J-Std-020C
(JedecStandard) 114units
Visual
Inspection ElectricalTest SAMAnalysis
Reow3cycles,
260°C
Soak
85°C/85RH
168hours
Bakeat125°C,
24hours
Visual
Inspection ElectricalTest SAMAnalysis
Start
MSL Test Flow Chart
HumanBodyModel(HBM):Class1B(500vto<1000v)inaccordancewithANSI/ESDSTM5.1-2001
MachineModel(MM):ClassMI(<100v)inaccordancewithESDSTM5.2-1999
MSL Rating
MoistureSensitivity:MSL1inaccordancewithIPC/JEDECJ-STD-020C
ESD Rating
MERA-533+