
High Dynamic Range, 2 Channel IF Amplifier with Power Control
100 - 400 MHz
AM55-0024
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Features
Attenuation: 0.5 dB steps to 31.5 dB
6 Bit Digital Gain Control
CMOS Logic
Serial Logic Interface
Single Positive Voltage Supply
8 mm PBGA Package
JEDEC MO-151 Footprint
Single Package Solution for GSM,CDMA,PCS
Description
The M/A-COM AM55-0024 is a dual channel IF
amplifier and digital attenuator packaged in a multi-
layer multi-chip module (MCM). Gain control is via
two separate serial logic interfaces. The part utilizes
Plastic
Ball
Grid
Array
(PBGA)
interconnect
technology to achieve high circuit density and
superior performance. This device is ideal for GSM/
DCS/PCS digital base station applications where
high dynamic range gain control is required.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Input Power
3
+20 dBm
Operating Voltage
3
VDD = +6 V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5,6
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. Ambient Temperature (TA) = +25°C.
Functional Block Diagram
Logic
Interface
IF in B
IF in A
IF out B
IF out A
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
+5V_A1
DAT_A
CLK_A
+5V_A2
RF_OUT_A
A
B
RF_IN_A
C
LE_A
D
RF_IN_B
E
LE_B
F
CLK_B
G
DAT_B
+5V_B1
+5V_B2
RF_OUT_B
H
Pin Out 2,3
Ordering Information1
1. Reference Application note M513 for reel size information.
Part Number
Package
AM55-0024
Bulk Packaging
AM55-0024TR-3000
3000 piece reel
2. All unmarked positions are ground.
3. Table is oriented to reflect the BGA (bottom view) side of the substrate.