MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Features Functional Schematic  20 dB Gain BIAS+  8 V DC Bias OUT1+ N/C N/C IN2+  Differential Inputs and Outputs 20  Low Distortion  Lead-Free 4 mm 20-Lead PQFN package FB1+ 11 FB2+  Halogen-Free ―Green‖ Mold Compound IN1+ OUT2+  RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible N/C N/C Description IN1- OUT2- The MAAM-009455 is a GaAs MMIC amplifier in a FB1- FB2- lead-free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN package. The MMIC design is configured as a pair of cascode MESFET amplifiers for broadband performance. It is designed OUT1- N/C N/C IN2- for integration in a 75 Ω push-pull, low distortion, BIAS- amplifier circuit. Pin Configuration 3 This device is ideally suited for use in CATV, FTTX, DBS, and HDTV applications where low noise figure Pin No. Pin Name Description and low distortion are required. 1 FB1+ Feedback 1+ 2 IN1+ Input 1+ 3 N/C No Connection 4 IN1- Input 1- Ordering Information 1,2 5 FB1- Feedback 1- 6 OUT1- Output 1- Part Number Package 7 N/C No Connection MAAM-009455-000000 Bulk Packaging 8 BIAS- DC Bias 9 N/C No Connection MAAM-009455-TR1000 1000 Piece Reel 10 IN2- Input 2- MAAM-009455-TR3000 3000 Piece Reel 11 FB2- Feedback 2- 12 OUT2- Output 2- MAAM-009455-001SMB Sample Test Board 13 N/C No Connection 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 14 OUT2+ Output 2+ 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 15 FB2+ Feedback 2+ 16 IN2+ Input 2+ 17 N/C No Connection 18 BIAS+ DC Bias 19 N/C No Connection 20 OUT1+ Output 1+ Paddle4 RF and DC Ground 3. It is recommended, but not absolutely compulsory, that all No Connections (N/C) within the IC are connected to ground on the printed circuit board. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 111 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: T = 25°C, Freq: 1000 MHz, V = +8 Volts, Z = 75 Ω, A DD 0 Test Circuit with M/A-COM Technology Balun MABA-009210-CT1760 Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain — dB 19.5 20.5 23 Gain Flatness — dB — 0.5 — Noise Figure — dB — 5.5 — Reverse Isolation — dB — 36 — Input Return Loss — dB — 22 — Output Return Loss — dB — 15 — Output IP2 Two tones at 500 & 506 MHz, +8 dBm output/tone dBm — 80 — Output IP3 Two tones at 500 & 506 MHz, +8 dBm output/tone dBm 41 43 — Composite Triple Beat, CTB 77 Channels, +39 dBm V / Channel at the output dBc — -70 — Composite Second Order, CSO 77 Channels, +39 dBm V / Channel at the output dBc — -70 — Cross modulation 77 Channels, +39 dBm V / Channel at the output dBc — -70 — P1dB 500 MHz dBm — 26 — I +8 Volts mA — 325 385 DD Electrical Specifications: Frequency: 500 MHz, 256 QAM Parameter Test Conditions Units Ref Spec5 Typical data P = +60 dBmV, N=1 <-58 -65 Adjacent channel up to 750 KHz from channel OUT P = +56 dBmV, N=2 dBc <-58 -65 block edge OUT P = +52 dBmV, N=4 <-58 -66 OUT Adjacent channel P = +60 dBmV, N=1 <-62 -67 OUT (750 kHz from channel block edge to 6 MHz P = +56 dBmV, N=2 dBc <-60 -64 OUT from channel block edge) P = +52 dBmV, N=4 <-60 -63 OUT Next-adjacent channel P = +60 dBmV, N=1 <-65 -75 OUT (6 MHz from channel block edge to 18 MHz P = +56 dBmV, N=2 dBc <-64 -70 OUT from channel block edge) P = +52 dBmV, N=4 <-63 -65 OUT Third-adjacent channel P = +60 dBmV, N=1 <-73 -76 OUT (12 MHz from channel block edge to 18 MHz P = +56 dBmV, N=2 dBc <-70 -73 OUT from channel block edge) P = +52 dBmV, N=4 <-65 -68 OUT In each of 2N contiguous 6 MHz channels or in each of 3N contiguous 6 MHz channels P = +60 dBmV, N=1, 2nd Harmonic –63 -70 coinciding with 2nd harmonic and with 3rd OUT dBc P = +60 dBmV, N=1, 3rd Harmonic –63 -65 harmonic components respectively OUT (up to 1000 MHz) 5. Reference Specification Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specifications, DOCSIS. Downstream RF Interface Specification, DRFI. 222 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7,8 Handling Procedures Parameter Absolute Maximum Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: RF Input Power 6 dBm Voltage 15.0 volts Static Sensitivity Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive Junction Temperature9 +150°C to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C techniques should be used when handling these 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause devices. permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM Technology Solutions does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. An external protection circuit using an inexpensive 8. These operating conditions will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. anti-parallel diode pair can be used to protect the 9. Junction Temperature (T) = T + Өjc * (V * I) IC. Please reference application note AN3028 on J C Typical thermal resistance (Өjc) = 15° C/W. http://www.macomtech.com for further detail. a) For T = 25°C, C T = 71°C @ 8 V, 385 mA J b) For T = 85°C, C T = 130°C @ 8 V, 375 mA J Land Pattern10 10. Vias to be plated solid copper. 333 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Application Schematic L1 C5 C9 C7 R3 C3 R1 L3 C11 VDD RFIN C1 L5 T1 xtte C13 T2 C12RFOUT C2 L4 ` C4 R2 R4 C10 C8 L2 C6 Recommended PCB Parts List11 Component Value Package C1 - C12 0.01 µF 0402 C13 2.7 pF 0402 L1, L2 390 nH 0805 L3, L4 2 nH 0402 L5 5.6 nH 0402 R1 - R4 0 Ω 0402 T1, T2 1:1 Baluns 11. The 1:1 baluns, T1 &T2 are M/A-COM Technology Solutions part number MABA-009210-CT1760 444 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves Over Temperature Gain to 1 GHz Gain to 3 GHz 25 25 24 20 23 15 22 10 21 20 5 19 +25°C 0 -40°C 18 +85°C -5 17 +25°C -40°C 16 +85°C -10 15 -15 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 0 0 +25°C -10 -40°C -10 +85°C -20 -20 -30 -30 +25°C -40 -40 -40°C +85°C -50 -50 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Reverse Isolation to 3 GHz Noise Figure -20 7 +25°C +25°C 6 -40°C -30 -40°C +85°C +85°C 5 -40 4 -50 3 -60 2 -70 1 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.8 1.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 555 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

MAAM-009455 Push Pull CATV Amplifier 50 - 1000 MHz Rev. V1 Lead Free 4 mm 20-lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 666 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support

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