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Low Noise Amplifier

1.5 - 1.6 GHz

Rev. V1

MAALSS0044

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is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

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Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

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Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Gain

dB

19

21

23

Noise Figure

1.5 - 1.6 GHz

dB

—

1.55

1.9

Input VSWR

Ratio

—

1.5:1

—

Output VSWR

Ratio

—

1.5:1

—

Output 1 dB Compression

1.5 - 1.6 GHz

dBm

—

6

—

Input IP3

dBm

—

-2

—

Reverse Isolation

dB

—

40

—

Bias Current

—

mA

5

8

11

7. See plots for 3-volt performance.

Component List

Part

Value

Case Size Manufacturer

C1

500 pF

0603

Murata

L1

15 nH

0805

Coilcraft

R1 (optional) 35 to 40 Ω

0603

Panasonic

8.

Pins 1, 4, 5 and 8 must be RF and DC grounded as shown.

9.

applied on pin 7. This pin must be bypassed with a 500 pF

surface mount MLC capacitor, mounted as close as

possible to pin 7, and RF decoupled with a chip inductor

having a minimum value of 15 nH (as shown in the

Recommended PCB Configuration).

10. Pin 2 allows use of an external resistor to ground for

optional, higher current bias. For nominal current

operation no resistor is used. For optional 20-mA current

operation, connect a 35 to 40 Ω chip resistor (as shown in

the Recommended PCB Configuration).

Recommended PCB Configuration

L1

C1

RF IN

RF OUT

R1

(Optional)

See Note 8