High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier,
400 - 500 MHz
MAALSS0025
V1
Functional Block Diagram
Features
• Low Noise Figure: 0.9 dB
• High OIP3: +28 dBm at 5 V, 60 mA bias
• High Gain: 21 dB
GND
GND
VDD
• Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC
• Low Cost SOIC-8 Plastic Package
• Adjustable current: 20 to 80 mA with external
resistor
REXT
RF IN
GND
RF OUT
GND
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0025 is a high dynamic
range, low noise GaAs MMIC amplifier in a low
cost, surface mount package. It employs external
input matching to obtain optimum noise figure
performance and operating frequency flexibility.
Pin Configuration
The MAALSS0025 also features flexible biasing to
control the current consumption vs. dynamic range
trade-off. The MAALSS0025 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.
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
REXT
RF and DC Ground
External Current Control (optional)
RF Input
RF IN
GND
RF and DC Ground
RF and DC Ground
RF Output
The MAALSS0025 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
CDMA450 base stations. It is also useful as a gain
block, buffer, driver, and IF amplifier in both fixed
and portable cellular and 450 MHz ISM
systems.
GND
RF OUT
VDD
Positive supply voltage
RF and DC Ground
GND
Absolute Maximum Ratings 1
The MAALSS0025 is fabricated using a low-cost
Parameter
VDD
Absolute Maximum
0.5-micron gate length GaAs process.
The
+10 VDC
process features full passivation for increased
performance reliability.
Input Power
Current2
+10 dBm
120 mA
Channel Temperature3
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
+150°C
Ordering Information
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
Part Number
MAALSS0025
Package
Bulk Packaging
1000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
MAALSS0025TR
MAALSS0025SMB
2. When pin #2 is used to increase current (see note 5).
3. Thermal resistance (θjc) = +88°C/W.
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
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