RoHS
Compliant
Low Noise Amplifier
1.575 GHz
Features
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Low Noise Figure: 1.15 dB
High Gain: 27 dB
Low Power Consumption: 5V, 20 mA
High Dynamic Range
Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0002
MAALSS0042
V1
Functional Diagram
GND
GND
RF IN
GND
GND
RF OUT
Description
M/A-COM’s MAALSS0042 is a high performance
GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier in a lead-free SOIC
8-lead surface mount plastic package.
The
MAALSS0042 employs a monolithic 3-stage self-
bias design and a simple external matching network
to obtain minimum noise figure.
The MAALSS0042 is ideally suited for use where
low noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range and
low power consumption are required.
Typical
applications include receiver front ends in the Global
Positioning System (GPS) market, as well as
standard gain blocks, buffer amps, driver amps, and
IF amps in both fixed and portable systems.
M/A-COM’S MAALSS0042 is fabricated using a
mature 0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The
process features full passivation for increased
performance reliability.
GND
GND
Pin Configuration
1,2,3
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pin Name
GND
RF IN
GND
GND
GND
RF OUT
GND
GND
Description
Ground
RF Input
Ground
Ground
Ground
RF Output, V
DD
Ground
Ground
1. Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 must be RF and DC grounded (see
Recommended PCB Configuration).
2. Pin 2 is the RF input and must be connected to the simple
matching network shown in the Application Schematic.
3. Pin 6 is the RF output. V
DD
is also applied on Pin 6.
Ordering Information
Part Number
MAALSS0042
MAALSS0042TR-3000
MAALSS0042SMB
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4,5
Package
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Sample Test Board
(Includes 5 Samples)
Parameter
V
DD
Input Power
Channel Temperature
6
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+10 VDC
17 dBm
+150 °C
-40 °C to +85 °C
-65 °C to +150 °C
Note: Reference Application Note M513 for reel size
information.
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
6. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165 °C/W
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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