MAAP-011298
Power Amplifier, 2.3 W
27 - 31.5 GHz
Rev. V1
Features
Functional Schematic
High Gain: 24.5 dB
P1dB: 32.5 dBm
P3dB: 33.5 dBm
IM3 Level: -17.5 dBc @ POUT = 30 dBm/tone
Power Added Efficiency: 26% @ P3dB
Temperature Compensated Output Power
Detector
Lead-Free 5 mm AQFN 32-lead Package
RoHS* Compliant
32
30
28
26 25
31
29
27
24
GND
N/C
GND
1
2
3
4
23 N/C
22
21
20
GND
GND
IN
RF
OUT
RF
N/C
N/C
N/C
Description
GND
5
6
The MAAP-011298 is a 2.3 Watt, 4-stage power
amplifier assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead
AQFN plastic package. This power amplifier
operates from 27 to 31.5 GHz and provides 24.5 dB
of linear gain, 2.3 W saturated output power and
26% efficiency while biased at 6 V.
19 DET
18
7
8
N/C
17
GND
GND
11
13 14 15
9
10
12
16
The MAAP-011298 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 Configuration3,4
Pin #
Pin Name
Description
This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
4
RFIN
VG
RF Input
10, 11
14, 27, 28
15, 26
19
Gate Voltage
Drain Voltage 3
Drain Voltage 4
Power Detector
RF Output
VD3
VD4
DET
RFOUT
VD2
21
Ordering Information1,2
29
Drain Voltage 2
Drain Voltage 1
Ground
31
VD1
Part Number
Package
1, 3, 8, 9, 16, 20,
22, 24, 25, 32
2, 5 - 7, 12,
GND
N/C
MAAP-011298-TR0500
MAAP-011298-SMB
500 piece reel
sample board
No Connection
13, 18, 23, 30
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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