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1
2 Watt C-Band VSAT Power Amplifier
5.9 - 7.1 GHz
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V4
AM42-0039
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Ordering Information
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Features
High Linear Gain: 33 dB Typical
High Saturated Output Power: +33 dBm Typ.
High Power Added Efficiency: 25% Typ.
50 Ω Input / Output Broadband Matched
Integrated Output Power Detector
Lead-Free Bolt Down Ceramic Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
M/A-COM’s AM42-0039 is a three stage MMIC
power amplifier in a lead-free, bolt down ceramic
package, allowing easy assembly. The AM42-0039
employs
a
fully
matched
chip
with
internally
decoupled gate and drain bias networks.
The
AM42-0039 is designed to operate from a constant
current drain supply or a constant voltage gate
supply. By varying the bias conditions, the saturated
output power performance of this device may be
tailored for various applications.
The AM42-0039 is ideally suited for use as an output
stage or a driver amplifier in VSAT systems. The
AM42-0039 includes internal supply line bypassing
in the package, minimizing the number of external
components required.
M/A-COM's AM42-0039 is fabricated using a mature
0.5 micron MBE based GaAs MESFET process. The
process features full passivation for increased
performance and reliability. This product is 100% RF
tested
to
ensure
compliance
to
performance
specifications.
Part Number
Package
AM42-0039
CR-15
Ceramic Bolt Down Package
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
VDD
Drain Supply
2
GND
DC and RF Ground
3
RFIN
RF Input
4
GND
DC and RF Ground
5
VGG
Gate Supply
6
VGG
Gate Supply
7
VDET
Output Power Detector
8
RFOUT
RF Output
9
GND
DC and RF Ground
10
VDD
Drain Supply
Flange
GND
DC and RF Ground
Functional Schematic
V
DD
GND
RF
OUT
V
DET
V
GG
V
GG
GND
RF
IN
GND
V
DD
V
DD
GND
RF
OUT
V
DET
V
GG
V
GG
GND
RF
IN
GND
V
DD