MAAP-011246
Power Amplifier, 2 W
27.5 - 31.5 GHz
Rev. V3
Features
Functional Schematic
High Gain: 23 dB
P1dB: 30 dBm
PSAT: 33 dBm
IM3 Level: -22 dBc @ POUT 27 dBm/tone
Power Added Efficiency: 24% at PSAT
Lead-Free 5 mm AQFN 32-lead 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
N/C
GND
RFOUT
GND
N/C
Description
The MAAP-011246 is a 2 Watt, 4-stage power
amplifier assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead
AQFN plastic package. This power amplifier
operates from 27.5 to 31.5 GHz and provides 23 dB
of linear gain, 2 W saturated output power and 24%
efficiency while biased at 6 V.
20
19
18
N/C
N/C
N/C
GND
17 GND
11
13 14 15
9
10
12
16
The MAAP-011246 can be used as a power
amplifier stage or as a driver stage in higher power
applications. This device is ideally suited for VSAT
and 28 GHz PTP applications.
Pin Configuration3
This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
Pin #
1
Function
Ground
Pin #
20
Function
Ground
2
No Connection
Ground
21
RF Output
Ground
3
22
4
RF Input
23
No Connection
Ground
5 - 7
8, 9
10
No Connection
Ground
24, 25
26
Ordering Information1,2
Drain Voltage 4
Drain Voltage 3
Drain Voltage 2
No Connection
Drain Voltage 1
Ground
Part Number
Package
Gate Voltage
Gate Voltage
No Connection
Drain Voltage 4
Ground
27, 28
29
MAAP-011246-TR0500
500 Piece Reel
11
12 - 14
15
30
MAAP-011246-1SMB
Sample Board
31
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
16, 17
18, 19
32
No Connection Paddle4
Ground
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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