Monolithic Amplifier

Notes

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simplified schematic and pad description

Function

Pad Number

Description (Ref: Figure1)

RF IN

2

Connects to RF input via C1 and Pad 3 via L1

RF-OUT

7

Connects to RF out via C2, Pad 5 via R1 and C3

RF-Ground

3

Connects to ground via C4 and Pad 2 via L1

Bias

4

Connects to Supply voltage (Vs) via Rbias

Feedback

5

Connected to pads via R1 and C3

No Connection

1,6

Not used internally. Pin 1 Connected to ground on test board

Ground

8 & paddle

Connects to ground

CASE STYLE: MC1631

PMA2-252LN+

Product Features

• Low Noise figure, 0.8 dB at 1.8 GHz

• High IP3, 30 dBm typ. at 1.8 GHz

• P1dB 17.9 dBm typ. at 1.8 GHz

• Adjustable Current, 25 to 80 mA

• Adjustable Gain, ±1.5 dB

• Active Bias

REV. A

M151107

RS/TH/CP

150924

General Description

The PMA2-252LN+ (RoHS compliant) amplifier is fabricated using E-PHEMT technology and offers

extremely high dynamic range with ultra low noise figure and good input and output return loss. It has

repeatable performance from lot to lot and is enclosed in a 2mm x 2mmx 0.55mm package for very good

thermal performance.

Typical Applications

• Base station infrastructure

• Satellite Communication (Inmarsat)

• LTE

• GPS

• Tactical Air Navigation

1.5-2.5 GHz

Ultra Low Noise, High IP3

2

4

5

7

3

8, paddle

RF-Out and DC-IN

+RoHS Compliant

The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site

for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications

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