Low Phase Noise Amplifier
2 - 27 GHz
MAAL-011159
Rev. V2P
Functional Schematic
Features
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Phase Noise: -164 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
Gain: 24 dB
PSAT: 24 dBm
Bias Voltage: VCC = 6 V
Bias Current: ICQ = 215 mA
50 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
Pin Configuration3
The MAAL-011159 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 - 27 GHz and provides -164 dBc/Hz phase
noise, 24 dB gain and 24 dBm PSAT. The input and
output are fully matched to 50 with typical return
loss >14 dB.
Pad #
Pad Name
Description
1,5,7,8,9,16,17,
21,23,24,25,32
GND
Ground
2,3,10,11,12,14,15,
18,19,26,29,30,31
Not internally
connected
NC4
This product is fabricated using a GaAs HBT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
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6
VREF1
RF_IN
VCC1
Reference Voltage 1
RF Input
13
Collector Supply 1
Reference Voltage 2
RF Output
Ordering Information
20
VREF2
Part Number
Package
22
RF_OUT
VCC2
MAAL-011159-TR0100
MAAL-011159-SMB
100 piece reel
Sample Board
27,28
Collector Supply 2
3. Backside of die must be connected to RF, DC and thermal
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
ground.
4. It is recommended that these pins are grounded on the
application PCB.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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