Power Amplifier, 2 W
27.5 - 31.0 GHz
MAAP-011316
Rev. V1
Features
Functional Schematic
High Gain: 26.0 dB
P1dB: 33.5 dBm
P3dB: 34.0 dBm
IM3 Level: -36 dBc @ POUT = +20 dBm/tone
Power Added Efficiency: 28% @ P3dB
Temperature Compensated Output Power
Detector
Lead-Free 5 mm AQFN 32-lead Package
RoHS* Compliant
32 31 30
28
26 25
29
27
GND
N/C
N/C
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
GND
N/C
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
GND
RFOUT
GND
DET
N/C
RFIN
Applications
GND
N/C
Point-to-Point
VSAT
N/C
Description
GND
17 GND
The MAAP-011316 is a 2 W, 4-stage power amplifier
assembled in a lead-free 5 mm 32-lead air cavity
QFN plastic package. This power amplifier operates
from 27.5 to 31 GHz and provides 26 dB of linear
gain, 2 W saturated output power and 28%
efficiency while biased at 6 V.
11
13 14 15
9
10
12
16
Pin Configuration3,4
The MAAP-011316 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 #
Pin Name
Description
Ground
1, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17,
20, 22, 24, 25, 32
2, 3 , 6, 7, 12,
13, 18, 23, 30
GND
N/C
RFIN
VG
No Connection
RF Input
This product is fabricated using a GaAs pHEMT
process which features full passivation for enhanced
reliability.
4
10, 11
14, 27, 28
15, 26
19
Gate Voltage
Drain Voltage 3
Drain Voltage 4
Power Detector
RF Output
VD3
Ordering Information1,2
VD4
Part Number
MAAP-011316
Package
Bulk part
DET
RFOUT
VD2
21
MAAP-011316-TR0500
MAAP-011316-001SMB
500 part reel
Sample Board
29
Drain Voltage 2
Drain Voltage 1
31
VD1
3. MACOM recommends connecting all No Connection (N/C)
pins to ground.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 3 loose parts.
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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