The Communications Edge
TM
AG101
GaAs MMIC Gain Block
Product Information
Product Features
Product Description
Functional Diagram
GND
The AG101 is a general-purpose gain block that offers
good dynamic range and low noise figure in a low-cost
surface-mount package. The combination of near-constant
OIP3 and low noise figure performance over frequency
makes it attractive for both narrowband and broadband
applications. The device combines dependable performance
with superb quality to maintain MTTF values exceeding
10,000 years at mounting temperatures of +85 qC and is
available in the environmentally-friendly lead-free/green
/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 package.
xꢀ 60 – 3000 MHz
xꢀ 14 dB Gain
xꢀ 2.4 dB Noise Figure
xꢀ +32 dBm OIP3
xꢀ Single +3.3 or +4.5 Supply
xꢀ Internally matched to 50 :
xꢀ Lead-free/Green/RoHS-
compliant SOT-89 Package
xꢀ MTTF > 10,000 years
4
1
2
3
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
Function
Input
Pin No.
The AG101 uses a high reliability GaAs MMIC technology
and only requires DC-blocking and bypass capacitors, and
an inductive RF choke for operation. Internal matching
provides a 50 ohm input / output impedance minimizing the
number of required external components.
1
3
2, 4
Output/Bias
Ground
Applications
xꢀ Mobile Infrastructure
xꢀ CATV / DBS
xꢀ W-LAN / ISM
The broadband MMIC amplifier is well suited for various
current and next generation wireless technologies such as
GPRS, GSM, CDMA, and W-CDMA. In addition, the
AG101 will work for other applications within the 60 to
3000 MHz frequency range such as fixed wireless.
xꢀ RFID
xꢀ Defense / Homeland Security
xꢀ Fixed Wireless
Specifications (1)
Typical Performance (4)
Parameter
Units Min Typ Max
Parameter Units
Typical
Operational Bandwidth
Test Frequency
Gain
MHz
MHz
dB
60
3000
Frequency
MHz
900
14
-10
1900
12.8
-9
900
14
1900
12.5
-9
S21
dB
dB
800
14
S11 (5)
-10
-28
+14
+32
2.2
13
16
Input Return Loss (5)
Output Return Loss
Output P1dB
dB
dB
8.5
20
S22
dB
-27
-22
-19
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Supply Voltage
Device Current
dBm
dBm
dB
V
mA
+15
+32.5
2.4
+15
+33.1
2.6
+14
+32.5
2.4
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
V
+15
+32
2.4
50
Output IP3 (2)
+28
40
Noise Figure (3)
Operating Current Range
Supply Voltage
+4.5
50
+3.3
48
75
4.5
4. Parameters reflect performance in an AG101-PCB application circuit, as shown on page 4.
5. Input return loss can be dramatically improved (<-20 dB) for narrowband applications as shown on
page 5 of this datasheet.
1. Test conditions unless otherwise noted: T = 25 ºC, 50 system.
2. 3OIP measured with two tones at an output power of +2.5 dBm/tone separated by 10 MHz. The
suppression on the largest IM3 product is used to calculate the 3OIP using a 2:1 rule.
3. Noise figure can be optimized by matching the input for optimal return loss.
Absolute Maximum Rating
Parameter
Rating
-40 to +85 qC
-55 to +150 qC
+5.5 V
+4 dBm
+220 qC
Ordering Information
Operating Case Temperature
Storage Temperature
DC Voltage
Part No.
AG101-G
Description
GaAs MMIC Gain Block
RF Input Power (continuous)
Junction Temperature
(lead-free/green/RoHS-compliant SOT-89 Pkg)
AG101-PCB 0.8 – 2.6 GHz Fully Assembled Application Circuit
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice.
WJ Communications, Inc Phone 1-800-WJ1-4401 FAX: 408-577-6621 e-mail: sales@wj.com
Web site: www.wj.com
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