MADL-011008-001SMB - M/A-Com Technology Solutions

PIN Diode Limiter

50 MHz - 4 GHz

Rev. V2

MADL-011008

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Features

 Low Insertion Loss and Noise Figure

 +40 dBm Peak and +30 dBm CW Power

 +10 dBm P1dB Compression Point

 +16 dBm Flat Leakage

 Lead-Free 1.2 x 1.5 mm 6-Lead PQFN Package

 RoHS Compliant* and 260°C Reflow Compatible

Description

The MADL-011008 is a silicon PIN limiter with small

I-region length specifically designed for medium

signal applications. The limiter is available in a

lead-free 1.2 x 1.5 mm 6-lead PQFN package. The

limiter is ideally designed to provide low insertion

loss, at zero bias, as well as low flat leakage power

with fast signal response/recovery times.

The MADL-011008 PIN limiter is designed for use in

passive limiter control circuits to protect sensitive

receiver components such as low noise amplifiers

(LNA), detectors, and mixers.

Pin No. Pin Name Description

1 N/C No Connection

2 GND RF Ground

3 N/C No Connection

4 N/C No Connection

5 IN RF Input

6 N/C No Connection

73 Pad GND

Pin Configuration

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.

Functional Schematic

Ordering Information1,2

Part Number Package

MADL-011008-141200 Bulk Packaging

MADL-011008-14120T Tape and Reel

MADL-011008-001SMB Sample Test Board

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose pieces.

N/C

N/C N/C

N/C

GND IN

Handling Procedures

Please observe the following precautions to avoid

damage:

Static Sensitivity

Silicon 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 devices.

3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be

connected to RF and DC ground.

PIN Diode Limiter

50 MHz - 4 GHz

Rev. V2

MADL-011008

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Electrical Specifications: Freq 2.7 to 3.0 GHz, TA = 25°C, Z0 = 50 Ω

Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.

Insertion Loss 0 dBm dB — 0.15 —

Input Return Loss 0 dBm dB — 20 —

Output Return Loss 0 dBm dB — 20 —

P1dB — dBm — 10 —

Peak Incident Power Pulse Width 1 µSec, Duty Cycle 0.1% dBm — 40 —

CW Incident Power — dBm — 30 —

CW Flat Leakage Incident Power = +24 dBm dBm — 16 —

Recovery Time

To within 1 dB of final insertion loss

Peak Incident Power = +30 dBm

Pulse Width 1 µSec, Duty Cycle 0.1%

ns — 50 —

Spike Leakage +30 dBm Pin,

Pulse Width 1 µSec, Duty Cycle 0.1% erg — 0.5 —

IP3 Pin -5 dBm/tone, 10 MHz Spacing dBm — 30 —

IP2 Pin -5 dBm/tone dBm — 43 —

Forward Voltage Forward current = 10 mA V — 0.9 1.1

Reverse Current Reverse voltage = 20 volts µA — 0.1 100

RF IN RF OUT

Application Schematic

Parts List

Component Value Package

C1 - C2 68 pF 0402

L1 5.1 nH 0402

Parameter Absolute

Maximum

Peak Incident Power

Pulse Width 1 µSec, Duty Cycle 0.1% 43 dBm

CW Incident Power 33 dBm

Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C

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.

C1 C2

Ground

Recommended Board Layout

PIN Diode Limiter

50 MHz - 4 GHz

Rev. V2

MADL-011008

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Typical Performance Curves

Insertion Loss Pin vs. Pout @ 2.85 GHz

Input Return loss Output Return Loss

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

2.70 2.75 2.80 2.85 2.90 2.95 3.00

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

2.70 2.75 2.80 2.85 2.90 2.95 3.00

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Input Power (dBm)

-0.4

-0.3

-0.2

-0.1

0.0

2.70 2.75 2.80 2.85 2.90 2.95 3.00

+25°C

-40°C

+85°C

Frequency (GHz)

PIN Diode Limiter

50 MHz - 4 GHz

Rev. V2

MADL-011008

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Lead-Free 1.2 x 1.5 mm 6-Lead PQFN†

† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.

Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.

Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.

PIN Diode Limiter

50 MHz - 4 GHz

Rev. V2

MADL-011008

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.

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