MAAP-011233
Power Amplifier, 4 W
28.5 - 31.0 GHz
Rev. V2
Features
Functional Schematic
High Gain: 25 dB @ 30 GHz
P1dB: 34.5 dBm
P3dB: 36.0 dBm
IM3 Level: -27 dBc @ POUT 29 dBm/tone
Power Added Efficiency: 27.5% @ P3dB
Lead-Free 5 mm 32-lead AQFN Package
RoHS* Compliant
32 31 30
28
26 25
29
27
GND
N/C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
N/C
24
23
22
21
GND
RFIN
GND
N/C
GND
RFOUT
GND
NC
Description
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19
18
The MAAP-011233 is a 4-stage, 4 W power amplifier
assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead AQFN
plastic package. This power amplifier operates from
28.5 to 31.0 GHz and provides 26 dB of linear gain,
4 W saturated output power and 27.5% efficiency
while biased at 6 V.
N/C
NC
GND
17 GND
11
13 14 15
9
10
12
16
The MAAP-011233 can be used as a power
amplifier ideally suited for VSAT communications.
Pin Configuration3,4
This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
Pin #
Pin Name
Description
1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17,
20, 22, 24, 25, 32
GND
N/C
Ground
2, 6, 7, 12, 13,
18, 19, 23, 30
No Connection
4
10, 11
14, 27, 28
15, 26
21
RFIN
VG
RF Input
Gate Voltage
Ordering Information1,2
VD3
Drain Voltage 3
Drain Voltage 4
RF Output
VD4
Part Number
MAAP-011233
Package
Bulk
RFOUT
VD2
29
Drain Voltage 2
Drain Voltage 1
MAAP-011233-TR0500
MAAP-011233-SMB
500 Piece Reel
Sample Board
31
VD1
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
3. MACOM recommends connecting all No Connection (N/C)
pins to ground.
4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.
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