High Dynamic Range LNA,
800 - 1000 MHz
AM50-0011
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Features
Ideal for Base Station Applications
High Gain: 17 dB @ 900 MHz
Low Noise Figure: <1.0 dB @ 900 MHz
Single Supply +5 VDC
Description
M/A-COM's AM50-0011 is a high dynamic range,
GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a low-cost
SOT-26 package. It employs external matching to
obtain optimum noise figure and intercept
performance. The AM50-0011 may be operated with
supply voltages of +5 V.
The AM50-0011 is ideally suited for use where low
noise figure, high gain, and high dynamic range are
required. Typical applications included receiver front
ends in AMPS, GSM and ETACS base stations. It
may also be used as an IF amplifier in certain other
communication systems.
The AM50-0011 is fabricated using a low-cost
0.5-micron gate E-D SAGFET GaAs process. This
process features full passivation for increased
reliability. The AM50-0011 is 100% RF tested to
ensure performance specification compliance.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
VB
4
GND
2
GND
5
GND
3
RF IN
6
RF OUT
Functional Block Diagram
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Supply Voltage
6 V
RF input Power
8 dBm
Operating Temperature
-40C to +85C
Storage Temperature
-65C to +150C
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device
.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
AM50-0011
Bulk Packaging
AM50-0011TR
1000 piece reel
AM50-0011TR-3000
3000 piece reel
AM50-0011SMB
Sample Test Board
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
2
1
3
5
4
6
High Dynamic Range LNA,
800 - 1000 MHz
AM50-0011
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25C, Z
0
= 50
, F = 900 MHz, PIN = -20 dBm,
Supply Voltage = 5V
2
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min
Typ
Max
Gain
800 - 1000 MHz
dB
15.8
16.8
17.8
Noise Figure
800 - 1000 MHz
dB
--
0.95
1.3
Output P1 dB
800 - 1000 MHz
dBm
--
14
--
Input IP3
800 - 1000 MHz
dBm
--
13.5
--
Input VSWR
800 - 1000 MHz
--
--
1.5
--
Output VSWR
800 - 1000 MHz
--
--
1.7
--
Supply Current
800 - 1000 MHz
mA
--
40
60
2. All measurements are taken into a 50 Ohm system unless otherwise specified.
Component List
Part
Value
Case Size
Manufacturer
L1
6.8 nH
0402
Coilcraft
L2
68 nH
0402
Coilcraft
C1
1000 pF
0402
Murata
C2
3.9 pF
0402
Murata
C3
100 pF
0402
Murata
C4, C5
0.1 F
0402
Murata
L1
C1
VDD
RF IN
RF OUT
C3
C2
L2
C5
C4
Application Schematic
SOT-26 Plastic Package
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
devices.
High Dynamic Range LNA,
800 - 1000 MHz
AM50-0011
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Typical Performance Curves
P1 dB vs. Frequency Vdd = 5 V
Input VSWR vs. Frequency
Output VSWR vs. Frequency
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
800
820
840
860
880
900
920
940
960
980 1000
Frequency (MHz)
P1
d
B
(
d
Bm)
+25C
+85C
-30C
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
Frequency (GHz)
VSWR
+25C
+85C
-30C
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
Frequency (GHz)
VS
WR
+25C
+85C
-30C
Gain vs. Frequency Pin = -20 dBm, Vdd = 5.0 Volts
15.0
15.5
16.0
16.5
17.0
17.5
18.0
18.5
800
820
840
860
880
900
920
940
960
980 1000
Frequency (MHz)
Gain (d
B
)
+25C
-30C
+85C
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
Input IP3 vs. Frequency, Pin = 20 dBm, Vdd = 5 Volts
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
800 820
840 860 880
900 920 940 960
980 1000
F requency (M H z)
+2 5C
+8 5C
- 3 0 C
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5
16.0
800 820
840 860
880 900 920
940 960
980 1000
F requency (M H z)
+2 5C
+8 5C
- 3 0 C
High Dynamic Range LNA,
800 - 1000 MHz
AM50-0011
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Typical Performance Curves
Current vs. Temperature
20
30
40
50
60
70
-40
-25
-10
5
20
35
50
65
80
95
Temperature (Celsius)
Cu
rren
t
(mA)
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