Surface Mount MERA-556+ MERA-556 Dual Matched MMIC Amplifiers 50 High Dynamic Range DC to 2.2 GHz Features * * * * * * * * * * * Two matched amplifiers in one package InGaP HBT IF and RF amplifier frequency range DC to 2.2 GHz, usable to 4 GHz high gain, 20.5 dB typ. at 100 MHz up to +18 dBm typ. output power at 100 MHz high IP3, +35 dBm at 100 MHz low noise figure, 3.5 dB typ. low thermal resistance transient protected useable as balanced and push pull amplifier protected by US Patent 6,943,629 CASE STYLE: DL1020 PRICE: $3.40 ea. QTY. (25) + RoHS compliant in accordance with EU Directive (2002/95/EC) The +Suffix has been added in order to identify RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications. Applications * * * * cellular catv UHF/VHF communications receivers & transmitters FREQ.* (GHz) Electrical Specifications1 @ 25C GAIN, dB TYPICAL MAXIMUM POWER (dBm) Output (1dB Comp) Typ. over frequency, GHz fL fU DC 2.2 0.1 1 20.5 20.2 DYNAMIC RANGE VSWR (:1) Typ. IP3 (dBm) Typ. 2 3 4 Min@ 2GHz 0.1 GHz 1.0 GHz 2.0 GHz Min @ 1GHz Input (no dmg) 19 16.7 13 16 18 17.6 16.6 16.5 13 NF (dB) 0.1 Typ. GHz 0.5 1.0 GHz GHz In Out I (mA) 3.5 35.5 1.2 1.4 120 35 34 * Guaranteed specification DC-2.2GHz. Low frequency cut off determined by external coupling capacitors. ** Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation. Reliability predictions and normal operating conditions are applicable at current specified. Maximum Ratings3 THERMAL RESISTANCE A1 or A2 P Current Volt (mW) (mA) Typ. Min. Max. 650 65 4.9 4.2 5.5 MATCHING2 Amplitude Unbalance between 2 amps (dB) DC-2.2 2.2-4 GHz GHz Phase Unbalance between 2 amps (deg.) DC-2.2 2.2-4 GHz GHz jc. Typ. C/W Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Typ. Typ. 133 0.1 0.6 1.5 0.3 0.1 -- MTTF vs. Junction Temp. for A1 or A2 -45C to 85C -55C to 100C 1,000,000 3. See application note AN-60-032 for adequate heat sinking of paddle. 100,000 Pin Connections RF IN 1 RF OUT1 RF IN 2 RF OUT2 DC 1 DC 2 GROUND DC OPERATING POWER Pin 5, Pin 8 1. Specifications (other than Matching) are for each of the two matched amplifiers in the package. 2. For test method, see application note AN-60-032 MTTF (years) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature MAXIMUM RATING** 1 8 4 5 8 5 2,3,6,7 & paddle 10,000 1,000 100 10 1 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 Junction Temp. (C) Mini-Circuits (R) INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. 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MERA-556 GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE MERA-556 GAIN vs. CURRENT CURRENT=65mA GAIN (dB) -45C +25C +85C 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 GAIN (dB) Temperature=+25C 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 0 FREQUENCY (MHz) 2000 4000 -45C +25C +85C 4000 6000 8000 10000 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 0 FREQUENCY (MHz) 2000 INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS(dB) -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -45C +25C +85C -35 -40 -45 -50 6000 8000 10000 Temperature=+25C CURRENT=65mA 4000 6000 MERA-556 INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. CURRENT 0 2000 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) MERA-556 INPUT RETURN LOSS vs. TEMPERATURE 0 10000 Temperature=+25C ISOLATION (dB) ISOLATION (dB) CURRENT=65mA -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 -32 -34 -36 -38 -40 2000 8000 MERA-556 ISOLATION vs. CURRENT MERA-556 ISOLATION vs. TEMPERATURE 0 6000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 8000 10000 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 0 2000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 4000 6000 8000 10000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Mini-Circuits (R) INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. 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MERA-556 OUT RETURN LOSS vs. TEMPERATURE MERA-556 OUT RETURN LOSS vs. CURRENT Temperature=+25C 0 OUT RETURN LOSS (dB) OUT RETURN LOSS(dB) CURRENT=65mA 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -45C +25C +85C 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA -40 -45 -50 0 FREQUENCY (MHz) 2000 MERA-556 1dB Compression vs. TEMPERATURE CURRENT=65mA 10000 16 14 12 10 8 OUTPUT POWER at 1dB Comp(dBm) -45C +25C +85C 18 20 6 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 4 0 1000 2000 3000 0 4000 1000 MERA-556 OUTPUT IP-3 vs. TEMPERATURE CURRENT=65mA 4000 Temperature=+25C IP3(dBm) -45C +25C +85C 2000 3000 MERA-556 OUTPUT IP-3 vs. CURRENT 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 1000 2000 FREQUENCY (MHz) FREQUENCY (MHz) IP3(dBm) 8000 Temperature=+25C 22 20 0 6000 MERA-556 1dB Compression vs. CURRENT 22 OUTPUT POWER at 1dB Comp(dBm) 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 3000 4000 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 0 1000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 2000 3000 4000 FREQUENCY (MHz) Mini-Circuits (R) INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 Distribution Centers NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 * 417-335-5935 * Fax 417-335-5945 * EUROPE 44-1252-832600 * Fax 44-1252-837010 Mini-Circuits ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified Page 4 of 6 MERA-556+ MERA-556 Typical Performance Curves Noise Figure is for each of the two matched amplifiers. MERA-556 Noise Figure vs. TEMPERATURE MERA-556 Noise Figure vs. CURRENT 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 Noise Figure (dB) Noise Figure (dB) CURRENT=65mA -45C +25C +85C 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 Temperature=+25C 6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 52 mA 65 mA 78 mA 0 FREQUENCY (MHz) 3000 4000 MERA-556 PHASE UNBALANCE at ROOM TEMPERATURE CURRENT=65mA CURRENT=65mA 0.2 3.0 PHASE UNBALANCE (DEG.) AMPLITUDE UNBALANCE (dB) 2000 FREQUENCY (MHz) MERA-556 AMPLITUDE UNBALANCE at ROOM TEMPERATURE 0.1 0.0 -0.1 500 1000 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 2.0 1.0 0.0 -1.0 -2.0 500 1000 FREQUENCY (MHz) 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 FREQUENCY(MHz) Mini-Circuits (R) INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, New York 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 Fax (718) 332-4661 Distribution Centers NORTH AMERICA 800-654-7949 * 417-335-5935 * Fax 417-335-5945 * EUROPE 44-1252-832600 * Fax 44-1252-837010 Mini-Circuits ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Certified Page 5 of 6 MERA-556+ MERA-556 S-Parameters S-Parameters are for each of the two matched amplifiers. MERA-556 Freq. MHz 20.00 30.00 50.00 100.00 200.00 400.00 600.00 800.00 1000.00 1200.00 1400.00 1600.00 1800.00 2000.00 2200.00 2400.00 2600.00 2800.00 3000.00 3200.00 3400.00 3600.00 3800.00 4000.00 4200.00 4400.00 4600.00 4800.00 5000.00 5200.00 5500.00 6000.00 6500.00 7000.00 7500.00 8000.00 8500.00 9000.00 9500.00 10000.00 S11 (Input Return Loss) dB MagAngle(deg) -21.39 0.09 -4.19 -21.19 0.09 -2.55 -21.14 0.09 -6.93 -21.32 0.09 -15.93 -21.54 0.08 -32.27 -21.96 0.08 -63.17 -23.16 0.07 -98.98 -24.14 0.06 -139.41 -24.56 0.06 174.27 -23.21 0.07 127.98 -21.05 0.09 88.55 -19.08 0.11 55.28 -16.83 0.14 24.50 -15.08 0.18 -4.31 -13.44 0.21 -30.81 -11.80 0.26 -57.24 -10.39 0.30 -83.13 -9.07 0.35 -108.64 -7.90 0.40 -133.57 -6.87 0.45 -158.01 -5.98 0.50 178.29 -5.22 0.55 155.16 -4.54 0.59 132.42 -4.04 0.63 110.41 -3.62 0.66 88.99 -3.28 0.69 68.19 -3.03 0.71 47.93 -2.83 0.72 28.10 -2.68 0.73 8.64 -2.54 0.75 -10.46 -2.39 0.76 -38.48 -2.26 0.77 -84.27 -2.14 0.78 -128.60 -2.06 0.79 -171.59 -1.88 0.81 147.32 -1.76 0.82 107.39 -1.75 0.82 68.76 -1.77 0.82 30.06 -1.91 0.80 -9.46 -2.16 0.78 -49.27 dB 20.46 20.47 20.48 20.46 20.42 20.36 20.24 20.13 20.02 19.87 19.71 19.51 19.28 19.00 18.69 18.32 17.90 17.42 16.84 16.20 15.47 14.70 13.89 13.00 12.11 11.22 10.34 9.45 8.62 7.82 6.69 4.87 3.15 1.42 -0.17 -1.48 -2.35 -3.02 -3.52 -3.80 S21 (Power Gain) Mag Angle 10.54 176.43 10.56 175.50 10.57 173.09 10.54 166.72 10.50 153.77 10.42 128.21 10.28 102.60 10.15 76.98 10.02 51.39 9.85 25.75 9.67 0.03 9.45 -25.63 9.20 -51.43 8.91 -77.24 8.60 -103.03 8.24 -128.96 7.85 -154.81 7.43 179.11 6.95 153.22 6.46 127.58 5.94 102.41 5.43 77.61 4.95 53.17 4.47 29.29 4.03 6.03 3.64 -16.65 3.29 -38.87 2.97 -60.46 2.70 -81.52 2.46 -102.56 2.16 -133.54 1.75 175.77 1.44 126.12 1.18 77.03 0.98 30.09 0.84 -14.00 0.76 -59.07 0.71 -103.47 0.67 -148.40 0.65 166.53 Mini-Circuits (R) dB -23.82 -23.88 -23.83 -23.94 -23.92 -23.84 -23.77 -23.62 -23.41 -23.27 -23.12 -22.92 -22.75 -22.56 -22.42 -22.32 -22.34 -22.33 -22.39 -22.57 -22.85 -23.09 -23.48 -23.97 -24.49 -24.95 -25.50 -25.99 -26.49 -26.91 -27.43 -27.81 -28.08 -28.28 -28.78 -30.47 -30.29 -30.11 -30.50 -30.87 S12 (Isolation Out-in) Mag Angle 0.06 -1.66 0.06 -3.83 0.06 -4.64 0.06 -9.24 0.06 -18.16 0.06 -35.87 0.06 -53.89 0.07 -71.95 0.07 -90.60 0.07 -109.22 0.07 -128.28 0.07 -147.35 0.07 -167.19 0.07 173.12 0.08 152.77 0.08 131.97 0.08 110.95 0.08 89.90 0.08 68.66 0.07 47.47 0.07 26.22 0.07 4.90 0.07 -15.61 0.06 -36.35 0.06 -55.64 0.06 -75.19 0.05 -93.69 0.05 -111.79 0.05 -129.50 0.05 -146.60 0.04 -171.94 0.04 146.49 0.04 100.53 0.04 55.77 0.04 9.98 0.03 -32.81 0.03 -72.18 0.03 -112.54 0.03 -158.55 0.03 168.72 S22 (Output Return Loss) dB Mag Angle -27.37 0.04 6.78 -28.73 0.04 3.82 -27.94 0.04 -12.32 -28.48 0.04 -28.04 -28.02 0.04 -56.77 -25.40 0.05 -109.59 -23.08 0.07 -155.46 -20.35 0.10 166.19 -17.87 0.13 133.62 -15.72 0.16 103.63 -13.83 0.20 75.87 -12.27 0.24 49.16 -10.89 0.29 22.95 -9.78 0.32 -3.06 -8.75 0.37 -29.28 -7.75 0.41 -55.51 -6.82 0.46 -81.65 -6.00 0.50 -108.01 -5.28 0.54 -134.00 -4.59 0.59 -159.46 -3.97 0.63 175.77 -3.41 0.68 152.12 -2.96 0.71 128.94 -2.60 0.74 106.83 -2.33 0.76 85.71 -2.10 0.79 65.33 -1.96 0.80 45.76 -1.83 0.81 26.91 -1.74 0.82 8.49 -1.67 0.83 -9.57 -1.66 0.83 -36.36 -1.70 0.82 -80.16 -1.77 0.82 -123.84 -1.92 0.80 -166.81 -1.97 0.80 150.90 -2.08 0.79 112.00 -1.83 0.81 71.67 -1.87 0.81 32.26 -2.01 0.79 -7.03 -2.18 0.78 -46.19 K 1.07 1.07 1.07 1.08 1.08 1.07 1.07 1.07 1.06 1.05 1.03 1.02 1.01 1.00 0.99 0.98 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.97 1.00 1.02 1.06 1.10 1.18 1.34 1.49 1.74 1.94 2.56 2.44 2.57 3.10 4.00 INTERNET http://www.minicircuits.com P.O. 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