AM50-0006
Low Noise Amplifier
1400 - 2000 MHz
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 ensure performance specification compliance.
Functional Block Diagram
Rev. V4
Pin Configuration
Pin No. Pin Name
Description
1
GND
RF and DC Ground
2
REXT
CEXT
External Current Control
By-Pass Capacitor
3
RF Input
RF Input of the amplifier
4
VDD
Positive supply voltage
5
GND
RF and DC Ground
6
RF Output RF Output of the amplifier
Ordering Information 1
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.
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