Low Phase Noise Amplifier
2 - 30 GHz
MAAL-011158
Rev. V1
Features
Functional Schematic
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Phase Noise: -172 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
Gain: 12 dB
PSAT: +24 dBm
Bias Voltage: VCC = +6 V
Bias Current: ICQ = 135 mA
50 Ω Matched Input and Output
Positive Voltage Only
Lead-Free 5 mm AQFN 32-lead Package
RoHS* Compliant
Applications
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Radar
Electronic Countermeasures
Test and Measurement
Microwave Communication Systems
Description
The MAAL-011158 is an easy to use low phase
noise amplifier assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-
lead air cavity QFN plastic package. It operates from
2 - 30 GHz and provides -172 dBc/Hz phase noise,
12 dB gain and 24 dBm PSAT. The input and output
are fully matched to 50 Ω with typical return loss >14
dB.
Pin Configuration3
Pad #
Pad Name
Description
1,4,6,8,9,16,17,
20,22,24,25,32
GND
Ground
2,3,7,10,11,12,
14,15,18,19,23,
26,27,28,29,31
NC4
No Connection
This product is fabricated using a GaAs HBT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
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RF_IN
VREF
RF Input
Reference Voltage
RF Output
13
21
30
RF_OUT
VCC
Collector Supply
Ordering Information1,2
3. Backside of die must be connected to RF, DC and thermal
Part Number
Package
ground.
4. It is recommended that these pins are grounded on the
application PCB.
MAAL-011158-TR0100
MAAL-011158-SMB
100 piece reel
Sample Board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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