MACOM AEC-Q100 User manual

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Functional Block Diagram
Features
• AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Qualified (-40°C to +105°C)
• Low Noise Figure:
• 0.60 dB @ 0.15 GHz
0.35 dB @ 1.9 GHz
0.70 dB @ 2.6 GHz
• High Gain:
23.5 dB @ 0.15 GHz
23.0 dB @ 2.6 GHz
18.0 dB @ 6.0 GHz
• High Linearity: 33 dBm OIP3
• Single Voltage Bias: 3 - 5 V
• Integrated Active Bias Circuit
• Current Adjustable 30 - 80 mA
• Lead-Free 2 mm 8-LD PDFN Package
• RoHS* Compliant
Applications
This part is ideal for Automotive applications such as
Compensators and Smart Antenna Systems,
designed for V2X infrastructure technologies (either
DSRC or C-V2X) based Telematics Control Units
(TCUs).
Description
The MAAL-011207 is a high dynamic range, single
stage MMIC LNA with ultra low noise figure, high
gain and excellent linearity. This amplifier is
designed 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
utilized as an enable pin to power the device up and
down during operation.
In the 50 Ω environment and at 3 V, the
MAAL-011207 offers 0.7 dB noise figure at 2.6 GHz,
with 23 dB of gain and over 33 dBm output third
order intercept point (OIP3).
Pin Configuration1
1, 3, 4, 6, 8 N/C No Connection
2RFIN RF Input
5VBIAS Bias Voltage
7RFOUT / VDD RF Output / Drain Voltage
9Pad2Ground
N/C N/C
N/C
RFIN
N/C
VBIAS
RFOUT /
VDD
1
N/C 8
7
6
5
2
3
4
BIAS
1. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to
ground.
2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
MAAL-011207-QR3000 3000 Piece Reel
MAAL-011207-Q01SMB 5.9 GHz Sample Board
MAAL-011207-Q02SMB 0.76 GHz Sample Board
Ordering Information3,4
3. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
4. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Electrical Specifications: Freq = 1.9 GHz, VDD = 3 V, +25ºC, Z0 = 50 Ω, VBIAS = 2.3 V5
Noise Figure - dB —0.35 0.7
Gain - dB 21 23 25
Input Return Loss6- dB —5—
Output Return Loss6- dB —5—
Output IP3 PIN = -22 dBm, tones 11 MHz apart dBm —33 —
Output P1dB - dBm —17.5 —
Total Current IDQ = IDD + IBIAS mA 39 50 68
RF Input Power CW 19 dBm
VDD 6 V
VBIAS 5 V
Storage Temperature -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature -40ºC 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 on page 3.
6. Return Loss can be improved with external matching components. Refer to application section.
7. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
8. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
9. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
10.Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * ((V * I) - (POUT - PIN))
Typical thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 83°C/W
a) For TC = +25°C,
TJ = 33°C @ 3V, 0.05 A, POUT = 17.5 dBm, PIN = -4.5 dBm
b) For TC = +85°C,
TJ = 93°C @ 3V, 0.05 A, POUT = 17.5 dBm, PIN = -4.5 dBm

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Biasing Options
The MAAL-011207 bias can be set in 2 different ways: using only VDD or using separate VDD and VBIAS
voltages. A separate VBIAS voltage allows pin 5 (VBIAS) to be used as an enable pin to power the device up and
down during operation.
For both bias methods select 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
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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 resistor RBIAS as shown in Figure 2. Typical current (IBIAS) draw for pin 5
(VBIAS) is 1.4 mA @ VBIAS = 3 V and 1 µA @ VBIAS = 0 V. Typical current (IDD) draw for pin 7 (RFOUT / VDD) is
< 1 µA @ VBIAS = 0 V.
Biasing Option - VDD only
To use only VDD, connect pin 7 (RFOUT / VDD) to VDD through an RF choke inductor and connect pin 5 (VBIAS) to VDD
through bias resistor RBIAS as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Figure 2
DC Block
RFOUT RFIN
VDD
DC Block
RBIAS
RF Choke
Bypass
VBIAS
2 7
5

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Typical Performance Curves of the Active Bias Circuit
Current, VDD = 3 V Current, VDD = 4 V
Current, VDD = 5 V
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)
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 +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C
2000 29 28 26 41 39 37 52 52 45
1200 38 36 34 53 53 46 66 69 55
1000 41 39 36 57 58 49 71 75 59
800 45 44 39 63 64 53 77 83 62
600 50 50 43 69 72 57 83 93 67
400 56 56 48 76 82 62 91 106 72
200 64 65 54 85 96 68 100 123 78
075 79 61 97 116 76 110 141 84
Bias Table

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low 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)
Frequency (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low 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)
Frequency (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Typical Performance Curves @ 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 / 50 mA
5 V / 70 mA
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 V / 30 mA
3 V / 50 mA
5 V / 70 mA
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 V / 30 mA
3 V / 50 mA
5 V / 70 mA
P1dB (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)

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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.

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Recommended PCB Layout
Schematic Including Off-Chip Components
J1
C6
C4 C5L2
RFOUT
RFIN
VDD
27
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
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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
C1, 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 kΩ0402 Rohm
MCR01MZPF1001
Parts List
Application Section: 5.9 GHz
Electrical Specifications: Freq = 5.9 GHz, VDD & VBIAS = 3.3 V, +25ºC, Z0 = 50 Ω, RBIAS = 1 kΩ
Noise Figure —dB —1—
Gain —dB —18 —
Input Return Loss —dB —25 —
Output Return Loss —dB —14 —
Output P1dB —dBm —15 —
Current IDD + IBIAS mA —45 —

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Gain
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Noise Figure Sleep Mode Isolation
Typical Performance 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
-40°C
+85°C
+105°C
S12 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6.0 6.1
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
+105°C
S11 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6.0 6.1
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
+105°C
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6.0 6.1
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
+105°C
Noise Figure (dB)
Frequency (GHz)

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Applications Section: 0.76 GHz
The MAAL-011207 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.
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 operation for this application.
Recommended PCB Layout for 0.76 GHz
Schematic Including Off-Chip Components for 0.76 GHz
J1
C6
C4 C5L2
RFOUT
RFIN
VDD
27
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
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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Electrical Specifications: Freq. = 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 / MLG1005S6N8JT000
C7 DNF 0402 Do Not Fit
C10, C11 68 R 0402 Rohm \ MCR01MRTF68R0
L1 56 nH 0402 TDK / MLG1005S56NJT000
L2, L3 120 pF 0402 Murata / GRM1555C1E121JA01D
R1 3.9 kΩ0402 Rohm / MCR01MRTJ392
Parts List: 0.76 GHz

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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 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.74 0.75 0.76 0.77 0.78
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Application Section: 2.3 - 2.7 GHz
The MAAL-011207 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 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 the biasing option
chosen.
Recommended PCB Layout
Schematic Including Off-Chip Components
J1
C6
C4 C5L2
RFOUT
RFIN
VDD
27
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
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MAAL-011207-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 Ω0201 ——
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-2N5XJL
L3 1.8 pF 0201 Murata GJM0335C1E1R8BB01
R1 3.9 kΩ0402 Rohm MCR01MRTJ392
Parts List, 2.3 - 2.7 GHz
Application Section: 2.3 - 2.7 GHz

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Gain
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 5 10 15 20
3 V
5 V
S11 (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 Return Loss - dB —10 —
Output IP3 PIN = -22 dBm, tones 11 MHz apart dBm —33.4 —
Total Current IDQ = IDD + IBIAS mA —50 —
11. Typical performance of the evaluation module with exact components shown on the 2.3 - 2.7 GHz parts list.
12. Typical measured data includes evaluation board and connector losses.

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Typical 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 2.7 2.9
3 V
5 V
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-39.5
-38.5
-37.5
-36.5
-35.5
-34.5
2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9
3 V
5 V
S12 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
30
32
34
36
38
40
2.1 2.3 2.5 2.7 2.9
3 V
OIP3 (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Application Section: 3.6 - 4.2 GHz
The MAAL-011207 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 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 C5L2
RFOUT
RFIN
VDD
27
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
Parts List
Component Value Size Component Value Size
C1, C12 0.1 µF 0402 C7, C10, C11 DNF 0402
C2, C3 47 pF 0402 L1 2.4 nH 0402
C4 0.75 pF 0402 L2 1.5 nH 0402
C5 10 pF 0402 L3 1.0 nH 0402
C6 0.3 pF 0402 R1 470 Ω0402
PT-0010142 REV A

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MAAL-011207-QR3000
Rev. V4
Low Noise Amplifier
0.15 - 6 GHz
Gain
Output Return Loss
Input Return Loss
Noise Figure
Electrical 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 performance (3.6 - 4.2 GHz evaluation board)
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17
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19
20
21
3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2
S21 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2
S11 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2
S22 (dB)
Frequency (GHz)