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V 2.0
Features
• Low Noise Figure
• High IP3
• Single +3 V or +5 V Supply Voltage
• Very Stable Over Temperature
Description
M/A-COM’s AM50-0015 broadband gain stage is a GaAs
MMIC amplifier in a low-cost miniature SOT-363 surface
mount plastic package. The AM50-0015 employs a monolithic
1-stage self-biased design featuring a convenient 50 ohm input/
output impedance that minimizes the number of external
components required. The device typically runs off a single 3.0
volt supply and may also operate at any voltage up to 5.0 volts
for improved power performance. Its broadband design
provides usable performance from 200 to 3000 MHz.
The AM50-0015 is fabricated using M/A-COM’s E/D MESFET
process to realize low noise and high dynamic range. The
process features full passivation for increased performance and
reliability.
AM50-0015
Miniature Broadband Gain Stage
200 - 3000 MHz
1
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Ordering Information
Part Number Package
AM50-0015TR 1000 Tape and Reel
1
AM50-0015TR 3000 3000 Tape and Reel
1
AM50-0015SMB Sample Test Board
Electrical Specifications
1
: T
A
= 25 °C
+3 V +5 V
Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Gain
2
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
13.0
10.9
14.0
11.9
9.4
15.0
12.9
13.2
11.0
14.2
12.0
9.6
15.2
13.0
Noise Figure
3
F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
1.4
1.4
1.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
1.6
2.0
2.0
Input Return Loss F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
9.3
13.2
14.9
9.4
13.2
14.7
Output Return Loss F = 0.9 GHz
F = 1.9 GHz
F = 3.0 GHz
dB
dB
dB
9.0
15.2
27.0
9.7
15.5
33.0
1dB Compression 200 – 3000 MHz dBm 18 21
Output IP3 200 – 3000 MHz dBm 33 36
Current mA 50 79 95 55 87 100
1. All measurements taken in a 50-Ω system unless otherwise specified.
2. Gain varies at -0.0025 dB/°C typical.
3. Noise figure varies at 0.007 dB/°C typical.
Functional Block Diagram
GND GND RF IN
RF OUT GND GND
PIN 1
PIN 6
Vdd
Cdd
Ldd
C1
L1
External Circuitry
Part Value Purpose
C1 470 pF Decoupling capacitor
L1 12 nH RF Choke
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V 2.0
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
AM50-0015
2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Parameter Absolute Maximum
RF Input Power 15 dBm
Voltage 6.0 volts
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C
1. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage.
2. Minimum MTTF is 1x10
6
at +70°C, +5V, and 100 mA.
1. Series inductor and decoupling capacitor recommended on pin 6.
PIN Configuration
PIN Function Description
1 GND Ground
2 GND Ground
3 RF In RF Input
4 GND Ground
5 GND Ground
6
1
RF Out/V
DD
RF Output/Drain Voltage Input
Typical Performance Curves
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = 25°C
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = 25°C
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = 25°C S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = -40°C
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = -40°C S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = -40°C
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V 2.0
Miniature Broadband Gain Stage, 200 - 3000 MHz
AM50-0015
3
Typical Performance Curves (Cont’d)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 3.0V
S21 3.0V
S22 3.0V
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 2.7V
S21 2.7V
S22 2.7V
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 2.7 V, T = 70°C S-Parameters V
DD
@ 3.0 V, T = 70°C
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dBm
IP3 2.7V
IP3 3.0V
IP3 5.0V
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
FREQUENCY GHz
dB
S11 5.0V
S21 5.0V
S22 5.0V
S-Parameters V
DD
@ 5.0 V, T = 70°C
Output IP
3
at 25°C
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4.0
GHz
dB
25C
-40C
85C
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
0.4 0.8 1.2 1.6 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.6 4
GHz
dB
25C
-40C
85C
Noise Figure @ 2.7 Volts Noise Figure @ 3.0 Volts
