MAAL-010528
X-Band Low Noise Amplifier
8 - 12 GHz
Rev. V4
Functional Schematic
Features
VDD2
VDD1
N/C
N/C
1.6 dB Noise Figure
Single +4 V Bias @ 60 mA
Fully Internally Matched to 50 Ω
Lead-Free 3 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant
N/C
N/C
N/C
1
N/C
Description
RFOUT
N/C
RFIN
N/C
The MAAL-010528 is a high performance X-band
GaAs LNA, housed in a miniature, lead-free 3 mm
PQFN surface mount plastic package. This MMIC
operates from 8 to 12 GHz providing a nominal gain
of 20 dB with excellent gain flatness, high OIP3
linearity of 26 dBm, and a mid-band noise figure of
1.6 dB. The part features a self-bias architecture
which requires only a single, positive supply.
VG2
VG1
N/C
N/C
Pin Configuration
The device is internally matched to 50 Ω input/
output and is well suited to multiple applications
including VSAT, radar and microwave radios due to
the part’s ease of use and excellent performance
parameters.
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
No Connection
No Connection
RF Input
1
2
N/C
N/C
3
RFIN
N/C
4
53,4
No Connection
Gate Voltage 1
No Connection
Gate Voltage 2
No Connection
No Connection
RF Output
VG1
Ordering Information 1,2
6
N/C
73,4
8
VG2
Part Number
Package
N/C
MAAL-010528-TR0500
MAAL-010528-001SMB
500 piece reel
Sample Board
9
N/C
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Paddle5
RFOUT
N/C
No Connection
No Connection
Bias Voltage 2
No Connection
No Connection
Bias Voltage 1
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
N/C
VDD2
N/C
N/C
VDD1
RF and DC Ground
3. For self-bias, external components C7 through C12 are
optional. No VG bias is needed. If C7 through C12 are
removed, traces must also be removed.
4. For optional adjustment of self-bias, apply DC gate voltage
between -1 V and +0.3 V. External components C7 through
C12 are required.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances,
European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
5. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
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