High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier

800 - 1000 MHz

Rev. V2

MAAL-008091

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Features

 Low Noise Figure: 1.2 dB

 High Input IP3: +18 dBm at 8 V, 60 mA bias

+6.5 dBm at 3 V, 20 mA bias

 High Gain: 15 dB

 Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC

 Adjustable current: 20 to 80 mA with external

resistor

 Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package

 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper

 Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound

 260°C Reflow Compatible

 RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0003

Description

M/A-COM’s MAAL-008091 is a high dynamic

range, GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a

lead-free SOIC-8, surface mount plastic package.

It employs external input matching to obtain

optimum noise figure performance and operating

frequency flexibility.

The MAAL-008091 also features flexible biasing to

control the current consumption vs. dynamic range

trade-off. The MAAL-008091 can operate from any

supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its current

can be controlled over a range of 20 mA to 80 mA

with an external resistor.

The MAAL-008091 is ideally suited for use where

low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range,

and low power consumption are required. Typical

applications include receiver front ends in AMPS,

GSM, and ETACS base stations. It is also useful

as a gain block, buffer, driver, and IF amplifier in

both fixed and portable cellular and 900 MHz ISM

systems.

The MAAL-008091 is fabricated using a low-cost

0.5-micron gate length GaAs process.

The

process features full passivation for increased

performance reliability.

Pin Configuration

Pin No. Pin Name

Description

1

GND

RF and DC Ground

2

External Current Control (optional)

3

RF Input of the amplifier

4

GND

RF and DC Ground

5

GND

RF and DC Ground

6

RF Output of the amplifier

7

Positive supply voltage

8

GND

RF and DC Ground

Part Number

Package

MAAL-008091-000000

Bulk Packaging

MAAL-008091-TR3000

3000 piece reel

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

Functional Block Diagram

1

2

3

GND

4

GND

8

7

6

5

GND

GND

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