Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
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Features
Single Voltage Supply 3 V ~ 5 V
Integrated Active Bias Circuit
Adjustable Current with an External Resistor
Low Noise Figure
High Linearity OIP3, 34 dBm @ 2 GHz
Broadband Match
Integrated ESD Protection
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAAL-010704 is a high dynamic range single
stage MMIC LNA with excellent linearity and low
noise figure designed for operation from 0.1 to 3.5
GHz. The LNA is packaged in an RoHS compliant
SOT-363 package and requires no external
matching components.
This MMIC has an integrated active bias circuit
allowing direct connection to 3 V supply and
minimizing variation over temperature and process.
The bias current can be set with an external resistor
to allow the user to customize the current value to fit
the application.
The MAAL-010704 offers less than 1 dB noise figure
and 34 dBm OIP3 at 2 GHz. The broadband match
and single supply operation makes this LNA easy to
use and simplifies its implementation while
maintaining excellent performance. The low thermal
resistance and integrated ESD protection
significantly enhances the quality, reliability and
ruggedness of this product.
Part Number Package
MAAL-010704-000000 bulk quantity
MAAL-010704-TR3000 tape and reel
MAAL-010704-001SMB evaluation board
(100 MHz ~ 3.5 GHz)
Functional Block Diagram
RFout / Vdd
GND
Vbias
N/C
GND
RFin
Pin Configuration1
Ordering Information3,4
3. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
4. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
1. It is recommended that all N/C pins be grounded.
2. Pins 2 and 5 must be connected to RF and thermal ground.
Pin # Pin Name Description
1 N/C No Connection
2, 52 GND Ground
3 RFIN RF Input
4 VBIAS Bias Voltage
6 RFOUT RF Output
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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Electrical Specifications7,8: 2 GHz (TA = +25°C, VDD = 3 V, Z0 = 50 )
Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max.
Small Signal Gain (S21) dB 12.5 14.3 —
Output Intercept Point (OIP3) dBm — 34.5 —
Output P1dB dBm 17.0 18.6 —
Quiescent Current (IDD) mA — 60.0 75.0
Noise Figure (NF) dB — 0.95 —
Typical Performance5,6: VDD = 3 V, IDD = 60 mA, IBIAS = 8 mA, TA = +25ºC
Parameter Units Typical Value
Frequency (F) GHz 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
Gain (S21) dB 22.0 21.5 19.5 18.5 16.0 14.0 12.5 11.0 10.0
Output IP3 (OIP3) dBm 33.2 34.9 36.7 33.7 34.0 34.5 35.0 36.7 37.2
Output P1dB (P1dB) dBm 17.0 18.0 18.6 18.3 18.8 19.1 19.0 19.1 18.4
Input Return Loss (S11) dB -11.0 -13.0 -13.0 -12.7 -12.0 -11.4 -10.5 -10.0 -9.1
Output Return Loss (S22) dB -19.0 -26.0 -23.0 -22.0 -20.5 -20.5 -20.0 -19.5 -20.0
Noise Figure (NF) dB 0.70 0.80 0.75 0.74 0.75 0.84 0.93 1.10 1.20
Typical Performance5,6: VDD = 5 V, IDD = 60 mA, IBIAS = 8 mA, TA = +25ºC
Parameter Units Typical Value
Frequency (F) GHz 0.2 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
Gain (S21) dB 22.0 21.5 19.5 18.5 16.0 14.0 12.5 11.0 10.0
Output IP3 (OIP3) dBm 31.8 34.0 35.0 36.5 36.2 36.5 37.1 37.6 36.8
Output P1dB (P1dB) dBm 22.0 21.0 22.0 21.9 22.2 22.2 22.4 22.4 22.1
Input Return Loss (S11) dB -11.0 -13.0 -13.0 -12.7 -12.0 -11.5 -10.5 -10.0 -9.0
Output Return Loss (S22) dB -22.0 -26.0 -20.0 -19.0 -17.5 -17.0 -17.0 -16.5 -17.0
Noise Figure (NF) dB 0.80 0.84 0.80 0.78 0.80 0.90 1.0 1.16 1.28
5. Typical values presented in the above table were obtained by measurements using RF probes in a 50 Ω system.
6. POUT = 5 dBm, Tone Spacing = 1 MHz
7. Unless otherwise specified, the specifications are guaranteed at room temperature in a MACOM test fixture.
8. Typical values presented in the above table are based on data from multiple wafer lots and evaluation board MAAL-010704-001SMB.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings9,10
Parameter Absolute Max.
Supply Voltage (VDD) 5.5 V
Current (IDQ) 100 mA
Bias Current (IBIAS) 15 mA
Power Dissipation (PDISS) 600 mW
RF Input Power (PIN) 24 dBm
Storage Temperature (TSTG) -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature11 (TC) -40ºC to +95ºC
Junction Temperature11 (TJ) +150ºC
Thermal Resistance 104ºC/W
ESD (HBM) Class 1A
Moisture Sensitivity Level MSL1
9. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
10. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
11. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN)).
Evaluation Board (MAAL-010704-001SMB)
12. VBIAS can be connected separate of VDD to control the drain
current. When VBIAS is connected directly either a resistor is
used to drop the voltage down from 3 V, or if the exact bias
voltage (~2 V) is applied, then an inductor L3 can be used.
Component Values
Ref Designator Description
C1, C4, C5 1 nF 0402 Capacitor
C6 10 nF 0402 Capacitor
C9 100 µF Tantalum
Capacitor Size C
L2 82 nH 0402 Inductor
L3 or R112
Please refer to RBIAS vs. IDQ
plot to select the appropriate
R1 value
C2, C3, C7, C8, L1, L3 DNP
Evaluation Board Schematic
RFIN
RFOUT
C1
C4
R1
VCC
L2
C5
C9
C6
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13. IDQ represents the total current of drain current (IDD) and bias current (IBIAS) combined. The resistor (RBIAS) is connected between pin 4
(VBIAS) and pin 6 (RF out / VDD).
Typical Performance14: Total Current vs. POUT vs. Voltage
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13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0
Id @ Vdd = 3V
Id @ Vdd = 4V
Id @ Vdd = 5V
Ibias = 4.2mA @ 3V
Ibias = 4.0mA @ 4V
Ibias = 3.6mA @ 5V
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84
13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0
Id @ Vdd = 3V
Id @ Vdd = 4V
Id @ Vdd = 5V
Ibias = 8.1mA @ 3V
Ibias = 7.8mA @ 4V
Ibias = 7.3mA @ 5V
Typical Performance: RBIAS vs. Current13
IDQ vs. RBIAS @ 3 V IDQ vs. RBIAS @ 5 V
78.6mA
66.3m A
56.7mA
49.8mA
44.0mA
39.7mA
35.8mA
32.7m A 29.9 m A
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30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500
3V
83.3mA
70.8mA
61.6mA
54.5m A
48.9mA
30.0mA
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200
5V
IDQ = 30 mA IDQ = 60 mA
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Typical Performance Curves14: 3 V, 30 mA (over temperature)
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24
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
P1dB +25°C
P1dB +85°C
P1dB -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
OIP3 +25°C
OIP3 +85°C
OIP3 -40°C
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0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
NF +25°C
NF +85°C
NF -40°C
XG1015-SE: Input Return Lo
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-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 +25°C
S11 +85°C
S11 -40°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S22 +25°C
S22 +85°C
S22 -40°C
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
Output Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
P1dB +25°C
P1dB +85°C
P1dB -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
OIP3 +25°C
OIP3 +85°C
OIP3 -40°C
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0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
NF +25°C
NF +85°C
NF -40°C
Frequency vs. Temp
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S21 +25°C
S21 +85°C
S21 -40°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 +25°C
S11 +85°C
S11 -40°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S22 +25°C
S22 +85°C
S22 -40°C
Typical Performance Curves14: 3 V, 60 mA (over temperature)
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
Output Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
P1dB +25°C
P1dB +85°C
P1dB -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
OIP3 +25°C
OIP3 +85°C
OIP3 -40°C
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0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
NF +25°C
NF +85°C
NF -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S21 +25°C
S21 +85°C
S21 -40°C
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-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 +25°C
S11 +85°C
S11 -40°C
XG1015-SE: Output Return Loss vs. Frequency vs. Temp
-25
-20
-15
-10
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0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S22 +25°C
S22 +85°C
S22 -40°C
Typical Performance Curves14: 5 V, 30 mA (over temperature)
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Gain
Output Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
P1dB +25°C
P1dB +85°C
P1dB -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
OIP3 +25°C
OIP3 +85°C
OIP3 -40°C
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0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
NF +25°C
NF +85°C
NF -40°C
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0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S21 +25°C
S21 +85°C
S21 -40°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
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0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S11 +25°C
S11 +85°C
S11 -40°C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
S22 +25°C
S22 +85°C
S22 -40°C
Typical Performance Curves14: 5 V, 60 mA (over temperature)
Noise Figure
Gain
Input Return Loss Output Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
14. Graphs were generated using evaluation board MAAL-010704-001SMB.
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Typical S-Parameters15
15. S-Parameters files in S2P format are available for download at macom.com.
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1.0 1 .0-1 . 0
10. 0
10
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0
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10
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0
5.0
5
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0
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5
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0
2.0
2
.0
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2
0.4
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.6
-0
.6
0.8
0
.8
-0.8
S22
Swp Max
3 GHz
Swp Min
0.05 GHz
3.0 GHz
0.5 GHz
0.9 GHz
0.1 GHz
0.2 GHz
0
1.0 1.0-1.0
10.0
10.
0
-
1
0.0
5.0
5
.
0
-
5
.
0
2.0
2
.0
-2.0
3.0
3
.0
-3
.0
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.0
-4
.0
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2
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2
0.4
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.4
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S11
Swp Max
3 GHz
Swp Min
0.05 GHz
1.6 GHz
0.9 GHz
3.0 GHz
0.1 GHz
0.2 GHz
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3
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DB(|S(2,1)|)
DB(GMax())
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3
-30
-28
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
Gain
Reverse Isolation
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
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Typical Performance: 3 V, 60 mA Component Values
Evaluation Board Schematic @ 100 MHz
Ref. Designator Description
C1, C4 1 nF 0402 Capacitor
C5 10 nF 0402 Capacitor
C9 100 µF Tantalum
Capacitor Size C
L2 150 nH 0603 Inductor
L4 68 nH 0402 Inductor
R1 Refer to RBIAS vs. IDD plot
C2, C3, C6, C7, C8, L1, L3 DNP
Parameter Units TYP
Frequency GHz 0.1
Gain dB 25.5
Output IP316 dBm 31.5
Output P1dB dBm 17.5
Input Return Loss dB -11.0
Output Return Loss dB -11.0
Noise Figure dB 1.85
RF IN
RF OUT
Vcc
R1
C4
C1
C5
L2
C9
L4
16. POUT = 5 dBm, Tone Spacing = 1 MHz
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
27.5
30
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
S21
S11
S22
S-Parameters using 100 MHz evaluation board
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Typical Performance: 3 V, 60 mA Component Values
Evaluation Board Schematic @ 200 MHz
RF IN
RF OUT
Vcc
R1
C4
C1
C5
L2
C9
L4
Ref Designator Description
C1, C4 1 nF 0402 Capacitor
C5 10 nF 0402 Capacitor
C9 100 µF Tantalum
Capacitor Size C
L2 150 nH 0603 Inductor
L4 24 nH 0402 Inductor
R1 Refer to RBIAS vs. IDD plot
C2, C3, C6, C7, C8, L1, L3 DNP
17. POUT = 5 dBm, Tone Spacing = 1 MHz
Parameter Units TYP
Frequency GHz 0.2
Gain dB 23.0
Output IP317 dBm 33.5
Output P1dB dBm 18.4
Input Return Loss dB -20.0
Output Return Loss dB -14.0
Noise Figure dB 1.1
5
7.5
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
22.5
25
27.5
30
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
S21
S11
S22
S-Parameters using 200 MHz evaluation board
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Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.80 0.08 136.5 0.08 0.81
0.90 0.77 0.11 133.6 0.07 0.78
1.00 0.78 0.12 132.5 0.08 0.78
1.50 0.81 0.17 -176.6 0.06 0.82
2.00 0.88 0.31 -156.0 0.06 0.89
2.50 0.96 0.32 -139.3 0.08 0.97
3.00 1.12 0.35 -108.1 0.13 1.13
3.50 1.26 0.40 -93.6 0.19 1.28
4.00 1.33 0.43 -64.1 0.36 1.36
Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.77 0.07 153.4 0.07 0.77
0.90 0.73 0.10 145.8 0.07 0.74
1.00 0.75 0.12 145.3 0.07 0.75
1.50 0.76 0.16 -168.2 0.07 0.76
2.00 0.84 0.31 -155.7 0.06 0.85
2.50 0.92 0.32 -135.2 0.08 0.93
3.00 1.07 0.32 -104.9 0.14 1.08
3.50 1.20 0.37 -92.3 0.20 1.21
4.00 1.29 0.44 -61.6 0.33 1.31
Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.76 0.07 160.5 0.07 0.76
0.90 0.73 0.09 150.5 0.07 0.73
1.00 0.74 0.12 154.2 0.07 0.74
1.50 0.75 0.17 -158.5 0.07 0.76
2.00 0.84 0.29 -151.8 0.06 0.85
2.50 0.93 0.30 -129.9 0.08 0.94
3.00 1.09 0.31 -99.9 0.14 1.10
3.50 1.21 0.43 -88.5 0.19 1.22
4.00 1.31 0.44 -60.0 0.32 1.33
Typical Noise Parameters: VD = 3 V, +25ºC, Z0 = 50
ID = 30 mA
ID = 60 mA
ID = 20 mA
Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
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Typical Noise Parameters: VD = 5 V, +25ºC, Z0 = 50
ID = 30 mA
ID = 60 mA
ID = 20 mA
Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.81 0.08 135.0 0.08 0.81
0.90 0.78 0.11 132.0 0.08 0.78
1.00 0.78 0.11 129.4 0.08 0.79
1.50 0.81 0.17 -175.2 0.07 0.81
2.00 0.89 0.30 -161.9 0.06 0.89
2.50 0.97 0.32 -139.7 0.08 0.97
3.00 1.14 0.34 -109.3 0.14 1.15
3.50 1.23 0.40 -92.9 0.21 1.25
4.00 1.33 0.44 -65.7 0.34 1.36
Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.78 0.07 148.4 0.08 0.79
0.90 0.75 0.10 142.0 0.07 0.76
1.00 0.77 0.12 142.6 0.07 0.78
1.50 0.78 0.16 -165.7 0.07 0.79
2.00 0.87 0.30 -156.3 0.06 0.87
2.50 0.95 0.32 -135.2 0.08 0.96
3.00 1.10 0.32 -105.6 0.14 1.11
3.50 1.23 0.41 -89.1 0.20 1.25
4.00 1.31 0.47 -62.1 0.31 1.33
Freq
(GHz)
NF
min
(dB)
Γ
opt
Mag.
Γ
opt
Ang.
R
n/50
NF
50
(dB)
0.80 0.81 0.09 153.5 0.08 0.81
0.90 0.77 0.09 149.7 0.08 0.78
1.00 0.78 0.11 149.3 0.08 0.79
1.50 0.81 0.16 -160.0 0.07 0.81
2.00 0.90 0.30 -151.6 0.06 0.90
2.50 0.99 0.30 -130.2 0.09 1.00
3.00 1.16 0.31 -100.7 0.15 1.17
3.50 1.28 0.38 -88.1 0.23 1.30
4.00 1.37 0.43 -57.8 0.36 1.40
Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
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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 2
devices.
Lead-Free SC70-6LD (SOT-363)†
† Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements.
Plating is 100% matte tin over copper.
Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
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Typical Performance:
3.3 V, 18 mA @ 760 MHz
Applications Section: Low Current, 700 - 800 MHz
Recommended Schematic
Ref Designator Description
C1 1.5 pF 0402 Capacitor
C4, C5, C6 10 nF 0402 Capacitor
C9 100 µF Tantalum, Capacitor Size C
C10 1.0 pF 0402 Capacitor
C11 82 pF 0402 Capacitor
L218 82 nH 0402 Inductor
L518 20 nH 0402 Inductor
L618 6.8 nH 0402 Inductor
R1 910 Ω 0402 Resistor
R2, R4 220 Ω 0402 Resistor
R3 22 Ω 0402 Resistor
C2, C3, C7, C8, L1 DNP
Parameter Units Typical
Gain dB 14.5
Reverse Isolation dB 28.0
Output P1dB dBm 13.0
Input Return Loss dB 23.0
Output Return Loss dB 26.0
Noise Figure dB 1.5
Description
The MAAL-010704 is designed to work as a low noise gain block over a wide range of frequencies in a 50 Ω
environment. Input and output can be tuned to improve performance over a specific frequency band. This
evaluation board has been designed for tuning flexibility. The recommended schematic and parts list give the
component details needed to tune the MAAL-010704 for operation from 700 - 800 MHz.
18. Coilcraft Wirewound 0402HP Inductors
Parts List:
700 - 800 MHz
Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
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Typical Performance Curves: 3.3 V, 18 mA (over temperature)
12
13
14
15
16
17
700 720 740 760 780 800
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
700 720 740 760 780 800
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-30
-24
-18
-12
-6
0
700 720 740 760 780 800
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
-30
-24
-18
-12
-6
0
700 720 740 760 780 800
+25°C
+85°C
-40°C
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
700 720 740 760 780 800
+25C
+85C
-40C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
700 720 740 760 780 800
Pin = 0dBm, Vdd = 0V, Vbias = 0V
Pin = +2dBm, Vdd = 0V, Vbias = 0V
Pin = +4dBm, Vdd = 0V, Vbias = 0V
Pin = 0dBm, Vdd = 3.3V, Vbias = 0V
Pin = +2dBm, Vdd = 3.3V, Vbias = 0V
Pin = +4dBm, Vdd = 3.3V, Vbias = 0V
Gain
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Sleep Mode Isolation
Noise Figure
Applications Section: Low Current, 700 - 800 MHz
Frequency (MHz)
S21 (dB)
S12 (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
S11 (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
S22 (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
Noise Figure (dB)
Frequency (MHz)
S21 (dB)
Low Noise Amplifier
0.1 - 3.5 GHz
Rev. V4
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