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1

Low Noise Amplifier

1.575 GHz

Rev. V1

MAALSS0042

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Features

• 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

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.

Functional Diagram

GND

RF IN

GND

RF OUT

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

RF IN

GND

RF OUT

GND

GND

GND

GND

Part Number

Package

MAALSS0042

Bulk Packaging

MAALSS0042TR-3000

3000 piece reel

MAALSS0042SMB

Sample Test Board

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. Die quantity varies.

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

+10 VDC

Input Power

17 dBm

+150 °C

Operating Temperature

-40 °C to +85 °C

Storage Temperature

-65 °C to +150 °C

6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

8. Typical thermal resistance (θjc) = +165 °C/W

Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

1

GND

Ground

2

RF IN

RF Input

3

GND

Ground

4

GND

Ground

5

GND

Ground

6

RF OUT

7

GND

Ground

8

GND

Ground

3. Pins 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 must be RF and DC grounded (see

Recommended PCB Configuration).

4. Pin 2 is the RF input and must be connected to the simple

matching network shown in the Application Schematic.

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.