Date: 24/05/2012

1 Watt linear RF driver amplifier from M/A-COM for MILCOM and infrastructure applications

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (M/A-COM Tech) has introduced a new RF driver amplifier for MILCOM and infrastructure applications.

The MAAM-010617 is a 30dBm GaAs MMIC amplifier which exhibits high linearity over a wide input power range. Biased with a single +5V supply, the MAAM-010617 has a quiescent current of 420mA. The amplifier is tunable over the frequency range of 30 MHz to 4000 MHz.

"The high linearity and frequency range of this part make it an ideal gain block in linear systems," said Kevin Harrington, Aerospace and Defense marketing manager. "The SOT-89 standard package is a good thermally efficient package which is easy to handle during assembly for our customers."

Specifications:
Parameters Units MAAM-010617
Frequency MHz 30 – 4000
Gain dB 13
Noise Figure dB 4.5
Input Return Loss dB 18
Output Return Loss dB 18
Output P1dB dBm 31
Output IP3 dBm 42.5
Quiescent Current mA 420
Current (PIN + 11.5 dBm) mA 420
The amplifier is packaged in a lead-free SOT-89 package and is fabricated using an HBT process to realize a constant high linearity. The operating bandwidth of this device can be optimized with selective off-chip components.

Production quantities and samples of MAAM-010617 are available from stock. For more information, visit www.macomtech.com