Low Noise Amplifier

1400 - 2000 MHz

AM50-0006

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Features

• Low Noise Figure: 1.6 dB

• High Input IP3: -6 dBm at 3 V, 6.5 mA bias

• High Gain: 18 dB

• Single Supply: +3 to +8 VDC

• Adjustable current: 3 to 20 mA with external

resistor

• SOT-26 Plastic Package

Description

M/A-COM’s AM50-0006 is a high dynamic range,

GaAs

MMIC,

low

noise

amplifier

in

a

SOT-26

surface

mount

plastic

package.

It employs external input matching to obtain

optimum noise figure performance and operating

frequency flexibility.

The AM50-0006 also features flexible biasing to

control the current consumption vs. dynamic range

trade-off. The AM50-0006 can operate from any

positive supply voltage in the 3 V to 8 V range. Its

current can be controlled over a range of 3 mA to 20

mA with an external resistor.

The AM50-0006 is ideally suited for use where low

noise figure, high gain, high dynamic range, and low

power

consumption

are

required.

Typical

applications included receiver front ends in PDC-

1500, DCS-1800, DCS-1900 and other PCN/PCS

applications. It is also useful as a gain block, buffer,

driver, and IF amplifier in both fixed or portable PDC,

PHS, and PCN/PCS systems.

The AM50-0006 is fabricated using a low-cost

0.5-micron gate length GaAs process. The process

features full passivation for increased performance

and reliability. The AM50-0006 is 100% RF tested

to

ens ure

pe r f ormanc e

sp ecifica t ion

compliance.

Pin Configuration

Pin No.

Pin Name

Description

1

GND

RF and DC Ground

2

External Current Control

By-Pass Capacitor

3

RF Input

RF Input of the amplifier

4

Positive supply voltage

5

GND

RF and DC Ground

6

RF Output

RF Output of the amplifier

Functional Block Diagram

Part Number

Package

AM50-0006

SOT-26 Plastic Package

AM50-0006TR

Forward Tape and Reel

AM50-0006PDC

1400-1520 MHz Designer’s Kit

AM50-0006PCS

1700-2000 MHz Designer’s Kit

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.