MAAP-010518
2W Power Amplifier
17.7 - 19.7 GHz
Rev. V1
Features
Functional Schematic
21 dB Small Signal Gain
40 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
>2 W Output P1dB
Integrated Power Detector
19
Typical bias 1200 mA at 6 V
Lead-Free 5 mm 24-lead QFN Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
NC
NC
1
VREF
GND
RFOUT
GND
NC
GND
Description
The MAAP-010518 is a packaged linear power
amplifier that operates from 17.7 - 19.7 GHz. The
device provides 21 dB gain and 40 dBm Output
Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) with 33.5 dBm
output P1dB.
RFIN
GND
VG1
13
NC
7
The packaged amplifier comes in an industry
standard, fully molded 5 mm QFN package and is
comprised of a three stage power amplifier with an
integrated, temperature compensated on-chip power
detector. The device includes on-chip ESD
protection structures and DC by-pass capacitors to
ease the implementation and volume assembly of
the packaged part.
Pin Configuration 2
Pin No.
Function
No Connection
No Connection
Ground
Pin No.
13
Function
1
2
No Connection
No Connection
Ground
The device is specifically designed for use in
18 GHz point-to-point radios for cellular backhaul
applications.
14
3
15
4
RF Input
16
RF Output
Ordering Information1
5
Ground
17
Ground
Part Number
Package
bulk quantity
6
Gate 1 Bias
Gate 2 Bias
Gate 3 Bias
No Connection
No Connection
Drain 3 Bias
No Connection
18
Pwr Det Ref
Pwr Det
7
19
MAAP-010518-000000
MAAP-010518-TR0500
Drain 3 Bias2
Drain 2 Bias
Drain 1 Bias
No Connection
No Connection
Paddle
8
20
500 pc. tape and reel
9
21
MAAP-010518-001SMB
evaluation module
10
112
12
22
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
23
24
253
2. Drain 2 Bias can be connected from either pins 11 or 20
3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF and DC ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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1
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