MACOM AEC-Q100, Manual

Page 1: ...igned for operation from 0 15 to 6 GHz and is housed in a lead free 2 mm 8 lead PDFN plastic package This low noise amplifier has an integrated active bias circuit allowing direct connection to 3 V or 5 V bias and minimizing variations over temperature and process The bias current is set by an external resistor so the user can customize the power consumption to fit the application VBIAS can be uti...

Page 2: ...to 105ºC Junction Temperature10 150ºC Absolute Maximum Ratings7 8 9 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 HBM devices 5 Refer to biasing options ...

Page 3: ...elect the value of RBIAS to achieve the desired current based on the tables on page 4 and use DC blocks at pin 2 RFIN and pin 7 RFOUT VDD DC Block RFOUT RFIN VDD DC Block RBIAS RF Choke Bypass 2 7 5 Biasing Option Separate VDD and VBIAS Voltages VBIAS VDD To use separate VDD and VBIAS voltages connect pin 7 RFOUT VDD to VDD through an RF choke inductor and connect pin 5 VBIAS to VBIAS through bias...

Page 4: ... 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 500 1000 1500 2000 25ºC 40ºC 85ºC Total Bias Current mA Bias Resistance ohm 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 500 1000 1500 2000 25ºC 40ºC 85ºC Total Bias Current mA Bias Resistance ohm 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 0 500 1000 1500 2000 25ºC 40ºC 85ºC Total Bias Current mA Bias Resistance ohm Bias Resistance Ω Total Current mA VDD 3 V VDD 4 V VDD 5 V 25 C 40 C 85 C 25 C 40 C...

Page 5: ...ow Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Typical Performance Curves 3 V 50 mA Z0 50 Ω Gain Noise Figure Output Return Loss Input Return Loss P1dB OIP3 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S21 dB Frequency GHz 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S11 dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S22 dB Fre...

Page 6: ...ow Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Typical Performance Curves 5 V 70 mA Z0 50 Ω Gain Noise Figure Output Return Loss Input Return Loss P1dB OIP3 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S21 dB Frequency GHz 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S11 dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 25 C 40 C 85 C S22 dB Fre...

Page 7: ...es 3 V 30 mA 3 V 50 mA 5V 70 mA Z0 50 Ω Gain Noise Figure Output Return Loss Input Return Loss P1dB OIP3 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 V 30 mA 3 V 50 mA 5 V 70 mA S21 dB Frequency GHz 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 5 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 V 30 mA 3 V 50 mA 5 V 70 mA Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 V 30 mA 3 V 50 mA 5 V 70 mA S11 dB Frequency GHz 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 V 30 mA 3 V 5...

Page 8: ...ditional data sheets and product information For further information and support please visit https www macom com support DC 0026091 8 MAAL 011207 QR3000 Rev V4 Low Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Lead Free 2 mm 8 Lead PDFN Reference Application Note S2083 for lead free solder reflow recommendations Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements Plating is 100 matte tin over copper ...

Page 9: ...nd product information For further information and support please visit https www macom com support DC 0026091 9 MAAL 011207 QR3000 Rev V4 Low Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Recommended PCB Layout Schematic Including Off Chip Components J1 C6 C4 C5 L2 RFOUT RFIN VDD 2 7 5 L3 C7 C10 C11 R1 C12 C1 C2 C3 1 3 4 6 8 J2 L1 VDD VBIAS GND GND 7 1 3 5 9 8 2 4 6 10 J3 VBIAS Application Section 5 9 GHz PT 001014...

Page 10: ...C12 0 1 µF 0402 Murata GRM155R71C104K C2 C3 47 pF 0402 Murata GRM1555C1H470JA01D C4 C5 2 2 pF 0402 Murata GJM1555C1H2R2WB01D C6 C11 DNF 0402 Do Not Fit C7 C10 0 5 pF 0402 Murata GJM1555C1HR50WB01D L1 2 7 nH 0402 TDK MLG1005S2N7BT000 L2 2 2 pF 0402 Murata GJM1555C1H2R2WB01D L3 10 pF 0402 Murata GJM1555C1H100FB01D R1 1 kΩ 0402 Rohm MCR01MZPF1001 Parts List Application Section 5 9 GHz Electrical Spec...

Page 11: ...e Curves for 5 9 GHz Application Section 22 20 18 16 14 12 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 6 0 6 1 Pin 0 dBm Vdd 0 V Vbias 0 V Pin 2 dBm Vdd 0 V Vbias 0 V Pin 4 dBm Vdd 0 V Vbias 0 V Pin 0 dBm Vdd 3 3 V Vbias 0 V Pin 2 dBm Vdd 3 3 V Vbias 0 V Pin 4 dBm Vdd 3 3 V Vbias 0 V dB Frequency GHz 15 16 17 18 19 20 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 6 0 6 1 25 C 40 C 85 C 105 C S21 dB Frequency GHz 40 30 20 10 0 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 6 0 6 1 25 C...

Page 12: ... 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 An alternative FR4 evaluation board using all 0402 components is shown opposite In this application the board has been tuned for optimal performance 0 76 GHz The parts list on the following page details the components needed to tune the MAAL 011207 for o...

Page 13: ...req 0 76 GHz VDD VBIAS 3 3 V TA 25 C RBIAS 3 9 kΩ Gain dB 15 5 Input Return Loss dB 30 Output Return Loss dB 30 Noise Figure dB 1 2 Input P1dB dBm 13 Current IDD IBIAS mA 20 Voltage VDD VBIAS V 3 3 Applications Section 0 76 GHz C1 C12 0 1 µF 0402 Murata GRM155R71C104K C2 C3 47 pF 0402 Murata GRM1555C1H470JA01D C4 12 nH 0402 TDK MLG1005S12NJT000 C5 150 R 0402 Rohm MCR01MRTF1500 C6 6 8 nH 0402 TDK M...

Page 14: ... https www macom com support DC 0026091 14 MAAL 011207 QR3000 Rev V4 Low Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Gain Output Return Loss Input Return Loss Noise Figure Typical Performance Curves 0 76 GHz Application Section 13 14 15 16 17 18 0 74 0 75 0 76 0 77 0 78 S21 dB Frequency GHz 0 0 0 4 0 8 1 2 1 6 0 74 0 75 0 76 0 77 0 78 Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 74 0 75 0 76 0 77 0 78 S11 d...

Page 15: ...gned 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 return loss over a specific frequency band The evaluation board shown has been designed for tuning flexibility The parts list on page 10 details the components needed to tune the MAAL 011207 for operation from 2 3 2 7 GHz R1 or R2 may be used as RBIAS according to ...

Page 16: ...7 QR3000 Rev V4 Low Noise Amplifier 0 15 6 GHz Component Value Size Manufacturer Manufacturer Part C1 C12 0 1 µF 0402 Murata GRM155R71C104K C2 C3 47 pF 0201 Murata GRM1555C1H470JA01D C4 10 pF 0201 Murata GJM0336C1E100JB01 C5 0 Ω 0201 C6 0201 C7 0 7 pF 0201 Murata GJM0335C1ER70WB0 C10 0 4 pF 0201 Murata GJM0335C1ER40WB01 C11 0201 L1 2 7 nH 0201 Murata LQP03TN2N7C02 L2 2 5 nH 0201 Coilcraft 0201DS 2...

Page 17: ...1 dB Frequency GHz 25 20 15 10 5 0 0 5 10 15 20 3 V 5 V S22 dB Frequency GHz 100 80 60 40 20 0 0 5 10 15 20 3 V 5 V S12 dB Frequency GHz 60 40 20 0 20 40 0 5 10 15 20 3 V 5 V S21 dB Frequency GHz Typical Performance Curves Broadband performance 2 3 2 7 GHz evaluation board Electrical Specifications Freq 2 6 GHz11 12 VDD 3 V 25ºC Z0 50 Ω Noise Figure dB 0 7 Gain dB 23 Input Return Loss dB 16 Output...

Page 18: ...ypical Performance Curves Freq 2 3 2 7 GHz Z0 50 Ω Gain Noise Figure Output Return Loss Input Return Loss OIP3 Reverse Isolation 21 5 22 0 22 5 23 0 23 5 24 0 24 5 25 0 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 3 V 5 V S21 dB Frequency GHz 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 9 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 3 V 5 V Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 25 20 15 10 5 0 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 3 V 5 V S11 dB Frequency GHz 25 20 15 10 5 0 2 1 2 3 2 5...

Page 19: ...and output can be tuned to improve return loss over a specific frequency band The evaluation board shown has been designed for tuning flexibility The parts list on page 14 details the components needed to tune the MAAL 011207 for operation from 3 6 4 2 GHz R1 or R2 may be used as RBIAS according to the biasing option chosen Evaluation Board 3 6 4 2 GHz Schematic 3 6 4 2 GHz J1 C6 C4 C5 L2 RFOUT RF...

Page 20: ...cal Specifications Freq 3 6 4 2 GHz13 VDD 3 V 25ºC Z0 50 Ω Noise Figure dB 0 7 Gain dB 19 5 Input Return Loss dB 17 Output Return Loss dB 15 Total Current IDQ IDD IBIAS mA 56 13 Typical performance of the evaluation module with exact components shown on the 3 6 4 2 GHz parts list 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 4 0 4 1 4 2 Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz Typical Performance Curves Broadband ...

Page 21: ...output can be tuned to improve return loss over a specific frequency band The evaluation board shown has been designed for tuning flexibility The parts list on page 14 details the components needed to tune the MAAL 011207 for operation from 4 4 4 9 GHz R1 or R2 may be used as RBIAS according to the biasing option chosen Evaluation Board 4 4 4 9 GHz Schematic 4 4 4 9 GHz Parts List J1 C6 C4 C5 L2 R...

Page 22: ...fications Freq 4 4 4 9 GHz14 VDD 3 V 25ºC Z0 50 Ω Noise Figure dB 0 65 Gain dB 18 5 Input Return Loss dB 18 Output Return Loss dB 15 Total Current IDQ IDD IBIAS mA 56 14 Typical performance of the evaluation module with exact components shown on the 4 4 4 9 GHz parts list Noise Figure Typical Performance Curves Broadband performance 4 4 4 9 GHz evaluation board 16 17 18 19 20 21 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 ...

Page 23: ... Input and output can be tuned to improve return loss over a specific frequency band The evaluation board shown has been designed for tuning flexibility The parts list on page 23 details the components needed to tune the MAAL 011207 for operation from 0 15 2 2 GHz R2 may be used as RBIAS according to the biasing option chosen Evaluation Board 0 15 2 2 GHz PT 0009833 Schematic 0 15 2 2 GHz Parts Li...

Page 24: ...fications Freq 0 15 2 2 GHz VBias 4 V 25ºC Z0 50 Ω Noise Figure dB 0 6 Gain dB 23 5 Input Return Loss dB 14 Output Return Loss dB 15 Output P1dB dBm 18 7 OIP3 dBm 30 Total Current IDQ IDD IBIAS mA 50 Typical Performance Curves Broadband performance 0 15 2 2 GHz evaluation board Gain P1dB OIP3 Return Loss Noise Figure 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 6 0 8 1 0 0 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 Noise Figure dB Frequency GHz 25 20 15 ...

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