
Low Noise CATV Amplifier
50 - 1000 MHz
MAAMSS0067
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V2
2
RoHS
Compliant
Parameter
Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Gain
—
dB
11.5
12.2
13.0
Gain Flatness
—
dB
—
0.4
1.0
Noise Figure
—
dB
—
3.3
4.0
Input VSWR
—
Ratio
—
1.3:1
—
Output VSWR
—
Ratio
—
1.5:1
—
Output IP3
Two tones at 397 & 403 MHz, +4 dBm output per tone
dBm
—
32
—
Composite Triple Beat, CTB
135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input
dBc
—
-78
-70
Composite Second Order, CSO
135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input
dBc
—
-78
-70
Cross modulation
135 Channels, +13 dBmV/Channel at the input
dBc
—
-73
-64
P1dB
400 MHz
dBm
—
24
—
I
DD
+5 Volts
mA
—
190
225
Electrical Specifications: T
A
= 25°C, Freq: 50 - 1000 MHz, V
DD
= +5 Volts, Z
0
= 75 ohms
Test Circuit with M/A-COM Balun ETN1-1-13
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
devices.
Qty
8
Description
Capacitor, 0.01 uF, 0603, SMT, 10% (C1-C8)
2
Capacitor, 2 pF, 0402, SMT, ± 0.25pF (C9-C10)
2
Inductor, 390 nH, 1008, SMT, 10% (L1, L2)
2
Balun, 1:1, M/A-COM, ETN1-1-13, SMT (T1,T2)
2
Resistor, 0 ohms, 0603, SMT (R1, R2)
External Circuitry Parts List
Test Circuit Schematic
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5. The 1:1 baluns, T1 & T2, are M/A-COM part number
ETN1-1-13.
RF IN
T1
T2
C2
C7
C8
L2
C6
L1
C5
+5V
+5V
C3
C4
C1
OUT
R2
R1
C9
C10
RF
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
6. Reference M/A-COM Application Note S2083 for
recommended PCB configuration. R1 and R2 are 0 ohms.
Recommended Test Circuit Layout
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