Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAL-010706
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Functional Block Diagram
RF GND N/C
VBIAS
RFIN
N/C
FB
RFOUT
1
N/C
BIAS
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Features
Low Noise Figure
Excellent Input Return Loss
Single Voltage Bias 3 V
Integrated Active Bias Circuit
Current Adjustable 20-80 mA with an
External Resistor
High Linearity, OIP3 > 34 dBm
Small Package: 2 mm PDFN-8LD
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAAL-010706 is a high dynamic range single
stage MMIC LNA with excellent linearity and low
noise figure designed for operation from 1.4 to 4.0
GHz. The LNA is packaged in an RoHS compliant
leadless 2 mm 8-lead PDFN package.
This MMIC has an integrated active bias circuit
allowing direct connection to +3 V voltage supply
and minimizing variation over temperature and
process. The bias current and gain can be set with
external resistors to allow the user to customize the
current and gain value to fit the application.
The MAAL-010706 offers less than 0.7 dB noise
figure, more than 34 dBm OIP3 and 20 dB input
return loss. The excellent input match, low noise
figure and high OIP3 along with the flexibility of
setting current and gain make this LNA ideal for 3G
and 4G cellular infrastructure applications.
For optimum performance below 1.4 GHz the MAAL
-010705 is recommended. The MAAL-010706 and
MAAL-010705 share the package type and footprint.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name Description
1 N/C No Connection
2 RFIN RF Input
3 RF GND RF Ground
4 VBIAS Bias Voltage
5 FB Feedback
6 N/C No Connection
7 RFOUT RF Output
8 N/C No Connection
Part Number Package
MAAL-010706-TR3000 tape and reel
MAAL-010706-001SMB evaluation board
Ordering Information 1,2
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAL-010706
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Electrical Specifications3: Freq = 1.85 GHz, Vd = 4 V, 25ºC, Z0 = 50 Ω
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Test Conditions
Gain dB 16.0 17.5 - -
Output IP3 dBm - 34.5 - Pout=5 dBm, Tone Spacing=1 MHz
Output P1dB dBm 17.5 19 - -
Input Return Loss dB - 21 - -
Output Return Loss dB - 15 - -
Noise Figure dB - 0.60 - -
Total Current mA - 60 70 IDQ=Id+IBias
Parameter Absolute Max.
Supply Voltage +5.5 V
Current 100 mA
Power Dissipation 600 mW
RF Input Power 20 dBm
Storage Temperature -55 to +150 ºC
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 ºC
Junction Temperature6 +150 ºC
Absolute Maximum Ratings4,5
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend
sustained operation near these survivability limits.
6. Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 45 °C/W.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
class 1A devices.
3. Vd and Vbias are connected together to +4 V, R3 = 300 ohms and R4 = 240 ohms, reference recommended schematic on page 8.
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAL-010706
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over current)
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
16
17
18
19
20
21
10
11
12
13
14
15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
30
32
34
36
38
40
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.1
Id(mA) = 20
Id(mA) = 40
Id(mA) = 60
Id(mA) = 80
18 5
19
19.5
20
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18
.
5
1 75
1 85
1 9
1 95
2
2 05
Id = 60mA
Id = 20mA
Id = 40mA
Id = 80mA
1
.
75
.
1
.
85
1
.
9
1
.
95
2
2
.
05
.
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Rev. V3
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over R3)
Noise Figure & Fmin
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
34
35
36
30
31
32
33
34
300Ω
10KΩ
56Ω
30
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.1
19
19.5
20
16
16.5
17
17.5
18
18.5
19
R3(Ω)=56
R3(Ω)=300
R3(Ω)=10000
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.
1
17
18
19
20
21
22
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
R3(Ω)=56
R3(Ω)=300
R3(Ω)=10000
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
R3(Ω)=56
R3(Ω)=300
R3(Ω)=10000
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1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
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Typical Performance Curves: 4 V (over temperature)
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
-5
0
85°C
25°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
-40°C
-5
0
-25
-20
-15
-10
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
85°C
25°C
-40°C
16
17
18
19
20
21
10
11
12
13
14
15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
85°C
25°C
-40°C
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
+85°C
+25°C
-40°C
33
34
35
36
37
38
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.1
19
20
21
22
14
15
16
17
18
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
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Typical Performance Curves: 3 V
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
-25
-20
-15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
-10
-5
0
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id
(
mA
)
=80
-25
-20
-15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
( )
16
17
18
19
20
21
10
11
12
13
14
15
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7
Id(mA)=20
Id(mA)=40
Id(mA)=60
Id(mA)=80
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.1
Id(mA) = 20
Id(mA) = 40
Id(mA) = 60
Id(mA) = 80
16.5
17
17.5
18
14
14.5
15
15.5
16
1.75 1.8 1.85 1.9 1.95 2 2.05 2.1
Low Noise Amplifier
1.4-4.0 GHz
Rev. V3
MAAL-010706
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S-Parameters7: 4 V
7. S-Parameters files are available for download at macomtech.com.
Gain
Reverse Isolation
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
-2
4
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
-50
-48
-46
-44
-42
-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
-28
-2
6
p1
14
16
18
20
22
p1
1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
p2
DB(|S(2,1)|)[X,3]
DB(GMax())[X,3]
1.0
6
0.8
S22
Swp Max
4 GHz
0
1.0
1 0. 0
1
0.0
5.0
5.0
2 .0
2
.
0
3.0
3
.
0
4 .0
4
.0
0.2
0
.
2
0.4
0.
4
0. 6
0
.
6
0 .8
-1. 0
-
1
0.0
-
5
.0
-
2
.
0
-3
.
0
-
4
.0
-0.2
-0.4
-
0
.6
-0.8
Swp Min
1.4 GHz
4.0 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.0
6
0.8
S11
Swp Max
4 GHz
0
1. 0
10 .0
1
0
.0
5.0
5
.0
2 .0
2
.
0
3.0
3
.
0
4 .0
4
.
0
0 .2
0.2
0. 4
0.4
0. 6
0
.
6
0 .8
-1. 0
-10.0
-
5
.
0
-
2
.
0
-
3
.
0
-4
.
0
-
0
.
2
-0
.
4
-0.
6
-
0
.8
Swp Min
1.4 GHz
4.0 GHz
1.4 GHz
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Evaluation Board
Schematic Component Values
Component Value Package
C1, C12 100 pF 0402
C8, C10, C7 10 nF 0402
C9 5.6 pF 0402
C13 100 µF Tantalum, Size D
L1 8.2 nH 0402
L2 3.6 nH 0402
R3 300 Ω 0402
R4 240 Ω 0402
RFIN RFOUT
V
d
10mil Rogers4350
VBias
GND
VdVBias
Vs
C1
C8 L1
R3
C9
C12
L2
C7C13
R4
C10
RFIN RFOUT
BIAS
VBIAS and VD are separate connections on the
evaluation board to give the option of varying ID
without changing R4. They can be connected
together to a single voltage supply during the
measurement and in the final layout
implementation of the PCB. If two different voltage
supplies are used then apply VD first and then VBIAS
to turn on the LNA. To turn off the LNA disconnect
VBIAS first and then VD. R3 is varied to obtain
different levels of gain. R4 is varied to change the
drain current ID.
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Lead-Free 2 mm 8-Lead PDFN†
† Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
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