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GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier 2.0 W

5.9 - 6.4 GHz

Rev. V5

AM42-0040

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Features

• High Linear Gain: 30 dB Typical

• High Saturated Output Power: +33 dBm Typ.

• High Power Added Efficiency: 26% Typ.

• 50 Ω Input/Output Broadband Matched

• Lead-Free Ceramic Bolt Down Package

• RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible

Description

The AM42-0040 is a three-stage MMIC power

amplifier in a lead-free, ceramic bolt down style

hermetic package.

The AM42-0040 employs an

internally matched monolithic chip with internally

decoupled Gate and Drain bias networks.

The

AM42-0040 is designed to be operated from a

constant current Drain supply. By varying the Gate

bias

voltage,

the

saturated

output

power

performance of this device can be tailored for

various applications.

The AM42-0040 is designed for use as an output

stage or driver amplifier for C-band VSAT transmitter

systems. This amplifier employs a fully monolithic

chip

and

requires

a

minimum

of

external

components.

The AM42-0040 is fabricated using a mature 0.5

micron GaAs MESFET process.

The process

features full passivation for increased performance

and reliability. This product is 100% RF tested to

ensure compliance to performance specifications.

Ordering Information

Part Number

Package

AM42-0040

Ceramic Bolt Down

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

1

N/C

No Connection

2

GND

DC and RF Ground

3

RF In

RF Input

4

GND

DC and RF Ground

5

Gate Supply

6

N/C

No Connection

7

Detector

8

RF Out

RF Output

9

GND

DC and RF Ground

10

Drain Supply

Functional Schematic

N/C

GND

GND

N/C

GND

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