Surface Mount
Dual Matched MMIC Amplier
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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1GHz
•Highgain,25.1dBtyp.at0.1GHz
•Upto+19dBmtyp.outputpowerat0.1GHz
•HighIP3,+36dBmat0.1GHz
•Lownoisegure,2.7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
REV.E
M120653
MERA-7456+
130624
DC-1 GHz
CASESTYLE:DL1020
PRICE:$4.70ea.QTY.(20)
MERA-7456+
General Description
MERA-7456+isa dual matched wideband amplier offeringhighdynamicrange.Ithas repeatable perfor-
mancefromlottolot.Itisenclosedina6.0x4.9mmMCLPplasticpackage.MERA-7456+usesDarlington
congurationandisfabricatedusingInGaPHBTtechnology.ExpectedMTBFat85°Ccasetemperatureis300
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
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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.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
Electrical Specications at 25°C and 80mA, unless noted
(Specications (other than Matching) are for each of the two matched ampliers in the package.)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
OperatingTemperature -45°Cto85°C
StorageTemperature -55°Cto100°C
OperatingCurrent 130mA
PowerDissipation 700mW
InputPower 10dBm
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 1GHz
Gain f=0.1GHz 25.1
dB
f=1GHz 20 22.5
f=2GHz 18.6
f=3GHz 14.2
f=4GHz 9.4
InputReturnLoss f=DCto1GHz 17.5 dB
OutputReturnLoss f=DCto1GHz 9.5 dB
OutputPower@1dBcompression f=0.1GHz 18 19
dBmf=1GHz 18.2
f=2GHz 14.4
OutputIP3 f=0.1GHz 36
dBm
f=0.5GHz 35
f=1GHz 32
NoiseFigure f=DCto1GHz 2.7 dB
MatchingbetweenA1,A22
AmplitudeUnbalance f=DCto1GHz 0.1 0.3 dB
f=1to4GHz 0.1
PhaseUnbalance f=DCto1GHz 0.6 deg.
f=1to4GHz 1.0
RecommendedDeviceOperatingCurrent 80 mA
DeviceOperatingVoltage 4.3 4.8 5.3 V
DeviceVoltageVariationvs.Temperatureat80mA -3.1 mV/°C
DeviceVoltageVariationvs.Currentat25°C 2.8 mV/mA
ThermalResistance,junction-to-case1,A1orA2 120 °C/W
MERA-7456+
*GuaranteedspecicationDC-1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
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-164
Plasticpackage,exposedpaddle,leadnish:tin/silver/nickel
Evaluation Board: TB-293+
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.
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: DL1020
MERA-7456+
MCL
7456
indexoverpin1
R BIAS
Vcc “1%” Res. Values (ohms)
for Optimum Biasing
7 28.7
8 41.2
9 53.6
10 66.5
11 78.7
12 90.9
13 102
14 115
15 127
Recommended Application and Biasing Circuit
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
Markingsinadditiontomodelnumberdesignationmayappearforinternalqualitycontrolpurposes.
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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1C(1000vto<2000v)inaccordancewithANSI/ESDSTM5.1-2001
MachineModel(MM):ClassM2(100vto<200v)inaccordancewithESDSTM5.2-1999
MSL Rating
MoistureSensitivity:MSL1inaccordancewithIPC/JEDECJ-STD-020C
ESD Rating
MERA-7456+