
High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier
800 - 1000 MHz
MAAL-008091
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RoHS
Compliant
Features
Low Noise Figure: 1.2 dB
High Input IP3: +18 dBm at 8 V, 60 mA bias
+6.5 dBm at 3 V, 20 mA bias
High Gain: 15 dB
Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC
Adjustable current: 20 to 80 mA with external
resistor
Lead-Free SOIC-8 Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
260°C Reflow Compatible
RoHS* Compliant Version of AM50-0003
Description
M/A-COM’s MAAL-008091 is a high dynamic
range, GaAs MMIC, low noise amplifier in a
lead-free SOIC-8, surface mount plastic package.
It employs external input matching to obtain
optimum noise figure performance and operating
frequency flexibility.
The MAAL-008091 also features flexible biasing to
control the current consumption vs. dynamic range
trade-off. The MAAL-008091 can operate from any
supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its current
can be controlled over a range of 20 mA to 80 mA
with an external resistor.
The MAAL-008091 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 AMPS,
GSM, and ETACS base stations. It is also useful
as a gain block, buffer, driver, and IF amplifier in
both fixed and portable cellular and 900 MHz ISM
systems.
The MAAL-008091 is fabricated using a low-cost
0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The
process features full passivation for increased
performance reliability.
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
Pin Name
Description
1
GND
RF and DC Ground
2
R
EXT
External Current Control (optional)
3
RF
IN
RF Input of the amplifier
4
GND
RF and DC Ground
5
GND
RF and DC Ground
6
RF
OUT
RF Output of the amplifier
7
V
DD
Positive supply voltage
8
GND
RF and DC Ground
Ordering Information
1
Part Number
Package
MAAL-008091-000000
Bulk Packaging
MAAL-008091-TR3000
3000 piece reel
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
Functional Block Diagram
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.