RoHS
Compliant
Low Noise Amplifier
1400 - 2000 MHz
MAALSS0048
V2
Features
Functional Block Diagram
• Low Noise Figure: 1.6 dB
• High Input IP3: -6 dBm at 3 V, 6.5 mA bias
• High Gain: 18 dB
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Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC
Adjustable current: 3 to 20 mA with external
resistor
1
2
3
6
5
4
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Lead-Free SOT-26 Plastic Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0006
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0048 is a high dynamic range,
GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a lead-free,
SOT-26 miniature surface mount, plastic package.
It employs external input matching to obtain
optimum noise figure performance and operating
frequency flexibility.
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name
Description
1
2
VDD
Positive supply voltage
GND
RF and DC Ground
RF Output of the amplifier
RF and DC Ground
The MAALSS0048 also features flexible biasing to
control the current consumption vs. dynamic range
trade-off. The MAALSS0048 can operate from any
positive supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its
current can be controlled over a range of 3 mA to 20
mA with an external resistor.
3
4
RF Output
GND
REXT
CEXT
External Current Control
By-Pass Capacitor
5
6
RF Input
RF Input of the amplifier
The MAALSS0048 is ideally suited for use where
low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range, and
Ordering Information 1
low power consumption are required.
Typical
applications included receiver front ends in PDC,
DCS-1800, DCS-1900 and other PCN/PCS
applications. It is also useful as a gain block, buffer,
driver, and IF amplifier in both fixed or portable PDC
and PCN/PCS systems.
Part Number
Package
MAALSS0048
MAALSS0048TR-3000
MAALSS0048PDC
MAALSS0048PCS
SOT-26 Plastic Package
3000 piece reel
1400-1520 MHz Designer’s Kit
1700-2000 MHz Designer’s Kit
The MAALSS0048 is fabricated using a low-cost
0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process
features full passivation for increased performance
and reliability. The MAALSS0048 is 100% RF
tested to ensure performance specification
compliance.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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