MLA-0522A-87
50 MHz - 2.2 GHz Low-Noise MMIC Amplifier
Data Sheet Rev A
May 2010
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
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Wide Band:
50 MHz to 2.2 GHz
1.2 dB @ 0.1 GHz
1.0 dB @ 0.5 GHz
1.1 dB @ 1.6 GHz
1.2 dB @ 2.0 GHz
1.3 dB @ 2.2 GHz
15 dBm
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Wide-band Communication Systems
Commercial Wireless Systems
Iridium Satellite Communications
Test Instrumentation
NF (ext match):
Surveillance Systems
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P-1dB:
OIP3:
33 dBm
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High Gain:
Bias Condition:
15 dB
VDD = 3V
IDD = 65mA
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50-Ohm On-chip Matching
Unconditionally Stable: 50 MHz to 7 GHz
Narrow-Band Optimization with External Tuning
Frequency Extension to 50 MHz with External Choke
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Surface-Mount Hermetic 8-Lead, 87 Package
DESCRIPTION
The MLA-0522A-87 is a partially matched single-stage broadband Low-Noise MMIC amplifier utilizing high-reliability low-
noise GaAs PHEMT technology. The packaged MMIC is suited for Iridium Satellite Communications, Instrumentation,
Wideband Systems and also many commercial wireless applications where low-noise figure and high-dynamic range is
desirable. It has excellent gain 15 dB and Noise Figure 1.1 dB @ 1.6 GHz which is ideally suited for Iridium Satellite
Band applications. P-1dB is 15 dBm and OIP3 is 30 dBm @ 1.6 GHz. It has partial input match and full output match
on-chip providing flexibility to optimize NF performance using external input match. The bias current is adjustable with
gate voltage down to 30mA. with good performance. Other package options are available. Contact factory for details.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS: VDD=+3.0V, VG=0V, IDD=70mA, Ta=25 C, ZO=50 ohm (1)
P A R A M E T E R
T E S T C O N D I T I O N S
T Y P I C A L D A T A
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