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Broadband IF Driver Amplifier

50 - 2500 MHz

Rev. V4

MAAMSS0017

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 Cost Plastic SOT-89 Package

• Broadband Operation

• +38.5 dBm Output Intercept Point @ 250 MHz

• +19 dBm Output P1dB

• High Efficiency

• 50 Ω Input / Output Match

• 18 dB Typical Gain

Description

M/A-COM’s MAAMSS0017 driver amplifier is a

GaAs MMIC which exhibits high OIP3 as well as

high gain and low power consumption in a low-cost

SOT-89 surface mount plastic package.

The MAAMSS0017 employs a monolithic single

stage design featuring a convenient 50 Ω input /

output impedance that minimizes the number of

external components required. The device runs off

a single +5 volt supply and draws 70 mA typically.

The MAAMSS0017 is fabricated using M/A-COM’s

iHBT process to realize low current and high power

functionality. The process features full passivation

for increased performance and reliability.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Function

Pin No.

Function

1

RF In

3

RF Out/Bias

2

GND

Part Number

Package

MAAMSS0017TR

1000 Piece Tape and Reel

MAAMSS0017TR-3000

3000 Piece Tape and Reel

MAAMSS0017SMB

Sample Board

Functional Schematic

RF In

RF Out

Pin 1

RF In

RF Out

Pin 1

Parameter

Maximum Operating

Conditions

Junction Temperature

125°C

RF Input Power

14 dBm

3. Operating at or within these conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

15 dBm

Voltage

6 Volts

+150°C

Operating Temperature

-40 °C to +85 °C

Storage Temperature

-65 °C to +150 °C

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. The MAAMSS0017 is designed to operate optimally at 10 dB

backed off from its output P1dB. Driving the device at higher

power levels could degrade performance.

7. Thermal Resistance = 110°C/W.

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.

2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.