MAALSS0042
Low Noise Amplifier
1.575 GHz
Rev. V1
Functional Diagram
Features
Low Noise Figure: 1.15 dB
High Gain: 27 dB
GND
GND
GND
Low Power Consumption: 5V, 20 mA
High Dynamic Range
Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RF IN
GND
GND
RF OUT
GND
RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0002
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0042 is a high performance
GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier in a lead-free SOIC
Pin Configuration 3,4,5
8-lead surface mount plastic package.
The
MAALSS0042 employs a monolithic 3-stage self-
bias design and a simple external matching network
to obtain minimum noise figure.
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
Ground
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
RF IN
GND
RF Input
Ground
The MAALSS0042 is ideally suited for use where
low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range and
low power consumption are required.
Typical
GND
Ground
applications include receiver front ends in the Global
Positioning System (GPS) market, as well as
standard gain blocks, buffer amps, driver amps, and
IF amps in both fixed and portable systems.
GND
Ground
RF OUT
GND
RF Output, VDD
Ground
M/A-COM’S MAALSS0042 is fabricated using a
mature 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The
process features full passivation for increased
performance reliability.
GND
Ground
3. Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 must be RF and DC grounded (see
Recommended PCB Configuration).
4. Pin 2 is the RF input and must be connected to the simple
matching network shown in the Application Schematic.
5. Pin 6 is the RF output. VDD is also applied on Pin 6.
Ordering Information 1,2
Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7
Part Number
MAALSS0042
Package
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
VDD
+10 VDC
Input Power
17 dBm
MAALSS0042TR-3000
MAALSS0042SMB
Channel Temperature 8
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
+150 °C
-40 °C to +85 °C
-65 °C to +150 °C
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. Die quantity varies.
6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
8. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165 °C/W
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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