9-84; Rev ; 4/7 EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE MHz to 5MHz SiGe General Description The are low-cost, ultra-low-noise amplifiers designed for applications in the cellular, PCS, GPS, and.4ghz ISM frequency bands. Operating from a single +.7V to +5.5V supply, these devices consume only.5ma of current while providing a low noise figure, high gain, high input IP, and an operating frequency range that extends from MHz to 5MHz. The MAX64 is optimized for MHz to 5MHz applications, with a typical performance of 5. gain, input IP of -m, and a noise figure of.9 at 9MHz. The MAX64 is optimized for 4MHz to 5MHz applications, with a typical performance of 4.4 gain, an input IP of -4m, and a noise figure of. at 9MHz. These devices are internally biased, eliminating the need for external bias resistors and chokes. In a typical application, the only external components needed are a two-element input match, input and output blocking capacitors, and a V CC bypass capacitor. The are designed on a high-frequency, low-noise, advanced silicon-germanium process and are offered in the space-saving 6-pin SOT package. Applications 5MHz/4MHz/9MHz/.4GHz ISM Radios Cellular/PCS Handsets GPS Receivers Cordless Phones Wireless LANs Wireless Data Automotive RKE Wide Operating Frequency Range MAX64: MHz to 5MHz MAX64: 4MHz to 5MHz Low Noise Figure MAX64:.9 at 9MHz MAX64:. at 575MHz. at 9MHz.5 at 45MHz High Gain MAX64: 5. at 9MHz MAX64: 5.7 at 575MHz 4.4 at 9MHz.5 at 45MHz High Reverse Isolation MAX64: 4 at 9MHz MAX64: at 575MHz at 9MHz 4 at 45MHz +.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation Low.5mA Supply Current Ultra-Small SOT-6 Package PART Features Ordering Information TEMP RANGE PIN- PACKAGE Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet. SOT TOP MARK MAX64EUT-T -4 C to +85 C 6 SOT-6 AAAV MAX64EUT+T -4 C to +85 C 6 SOT-6 AAAV MAX64AUT+T -4 C to +5 C 6 SOT-6 AAAV MAX64EUT-T -4 C to +85 C 6 SOT-6 AAAW MAX64EUT+T -4 C to +5 C 6 SOT-6 AAAW +Indicates lead-free package. Typical Operating Circuits V CC RFIN C ZM Z RFIN V CC BIAS GENERATOR LNA MAX64/ RF OUT C C4 C RF OUT ZM MAX64 MAX64 9 575 9 C C C C4 Z* (nh) 9.85 5.6.55 ZM ZM 6.8nH pf 45.65 pf GND *The series inductor Z can be replaced by a transmission line of appropriate impedance and electrical length. Maxim Integrated Products For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at -888-69-464, or visit Maxim s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS V CC to GND...-.V to +6V RFIN Power (5Ω source) (Note )...+5m Continuous Power Dissipation (T A = +7 C) SOT-6 (derate 8.7mW/ C above +7 C)...696mW Operating Temperature Range MAX64EUT/MAX64EUT...-4 C to +85 C MAX64AUT...-4 C to +5 C Storage Temperature Range...-65 C to +6 C Lead Temperature (soldering, s)...+ C Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. Note : Pin must be AC-coupled with a DC blocking capacitor. CAUTION! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V CC = +.7V to +5.5V, T A = -4 C to +85 C (MAX64EUT/MAX64EUT), T A = -4 C to +5 C (MAX64AUT), unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at V CC = +.V,.) Limits at are guaranteed by production test. Limits over temperature are guaranteed by design and characterizarion. PARAMETER Operating Supply Voltage Operating Supply Current RF ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (V CC = +.V, P RFIN = -4m, Z O = 5Ω,, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes and ) PARAMETER MAX64 (f RFIN = 9MHz) RFIN Frequency Range Gain Gain Variation Over Temperature Noise Figure Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Reverse Isolation Input Gain Compression Point Input Third-Order Intercept Point MAX64 (f RFIN = 9MHz) RFIN Frequency Range Gain Gain Variation Over Temperature Noise Figure Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Reverse Isolation Input Gain Compression Point Input Third-Order Intercept Point T A = -4 C to +85 C (MAX64EUT) T A = -4 C to +5 C (MAX64AUT) (Note 4) (Note 5) T A = T MIN to T MAX (Note 4) (Note 6) CONDITIONS T A = -4 C to +85 C (MAX64EUT/MAX64EUT) CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX.7 5.5.5 4.7 T A = -4 C to +5 C (MAX64AUT) 7.8 6.4 MIN TYP MAX 5.8 5..6.7.9.5.9. - -4 4 - - 4 5.4 4.4.9.4..5 - - - -4 UNITS V ma UNITS MHz m m MHz m m
RF ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued) (V CC = +.V, P RFIN = -4m, Z O = 5Ω,, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes and ) PARAMETER CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX MAX64 (f RFIN = 575MHz) Gain 5.7 Noise Figure (Note 4). Input Return Loss -8 Output Return Loss -5 Reverse Isolation - Input Gain Compression Point - Input Third-Order Intercept Point (Note 7) +.4 MAX64 (f RFIN = 45MHz) Gain.5 Noise Figure (Note 4).5 Input Return Loss - Output Return Loss - Reverse Isolation -4 Input Gain Compression Point -9 Input Third-Order Intercept Point (Note 8) -.5 UNITS m m m m Note : Guaranteed by design and characterization. Note : Measured using typical operating circuit. Input and output impedance matching networks were optimized for best simultaneous gain and noise-figure performance. Note 4: External component and circuit losses degrade noise-figure performance. Specification excludes external component and circuit board losses. Note 5: Measured with two input tones, f = 899MHz, f = 9MHz, both at -4m per tone. Note 6: Measured with two input tones, f = 899MHz, f = 9MHz, both at -4m per tone. Note 7: Measured with two input tones, f = 574MHz, f = 576MHz, both at -4m per tone. Note 8: Measured with two input tones, f = 449MHz, f = 45MHz, both at -4m per tone. Typical Operating Characteristics (V CC = +V, P RFIN = -4m, Typical Operating Circuits,, unless otherwise noted.) ICC (ma) 6 5 4 MAX64 SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE T A = -4 C MAX64- GAIN () 6 5 4 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz GAIN vs. FREQUENCY T A = -4 C MAX64- NOISE FIGURE () MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY T A = -4 C MAX64-4 5 6 V CC (V) 8 84 88 9 96 8 84 88 9 96
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued) (V CC = +V, P RFIN = -4m, Typical Operating Circuits,, unless otherwise noted.) RETURN LOSS () -6-7 -8-9 - - - - -4 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz INPUT RETURN LOSS AND OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY INPUT RETURN LOSS -5 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS -6 8 85 9 95 MAX64-4 REVERSE ISOLATION () - - - -4-5 -6 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz REVERSE ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY 8 84 88 9 96 MAX64-5 ICC (ma) 6 5 4 MAX64 SUPPLY CURRENT vs. SUPPLY VOLTAGE T A = -4 C 4 5 6 V CC (V) MAX64-6 GAIN () 6 5 4 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz GAIN vs. FREQUENCY T A = -4 C MAX64-7 NOISE FIGURE () MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz NOISE FIGURE vs. FREQUENCY MAX64-8 T A = -4 C RETURN LOSS () 8 84 88 9 96-6 -7-8 -9 - - - - -4-5 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz INPUT RETURN LOSS AND OUTPUT RETURN LOSS vs. FREQUENCY INPUT RETURN LOSS OUTPUT RETURN LOSS -6 8 85 9 95 MAX64-9 REVERSE ISOLATION () - - - -4-5 -6 8 84 88 9 96 MAX64 MATCHED AT 9MHz REVERSE ISOLATION vs. FREQUENCY 8 84 88 9 96 MAX64-4
PIN NAME RFIN Detailed Description The MAX64 and MAX64 are ultra-low-noise amplifiers that operate with RF input frequency ranges of MHz to 5MHz (MAX64) or 4MHz to 5MHz (MAX64). These devices are available in SOT-6 packages and contain internal bias circuitry to minimize the number of required external components. Their small size and low external component count make them ideal for applications where board space is limited. FUNCTION Amplifier Input. AC-couple to this pin with a DC blocking capacitor. Use recommended input matching network (see Typical Operating Circuit).,, 5 GND Ground. For optimum performance, provide a low inductance connection to the ground plane. 4 RFOUT Pin Description Amplifier Output. Use the recommended series blocking or matching capacitor (see Typical Operating Circuit). 6 V CC mined by the lowest operating frequency. Additional bypassing may be necessary for long V CC lines (see Supply Voltage. Bypass to ground directly at the supply pin. The value of the bypass capacitor is deter- Typical Operating Circuit). Applications Information External Matching Components The are easy to use, generally requiring only five external components as shown in the Typical Operating Circuit. To reduce external component count further, replace external inductors with microstrip transmission lines. The high reverse isolation allows the tuning of the input matching network without affecting the output match, and vice versa. Select input and output matching networks to obtain the desired combination of gain, noise figure, and return loss performance. The Typical Operating Circuits show the recommended input and output matching networks for the at 9MHz and 9MHz, respectively. These values are optimized for best simultaneous gain, noise figure, and return loss performance. To aid in the design of matching networks for other frequencies, Tables and list typical device S- parameters and Tables and 4 list typical device noise parameters. 5
Table. MAX64 Typical Scattering Parameters at VCC = +V, TA = +5 C FREQUENCY (MHz) 4 5 6 7 8 9 4 5 S.97.88.858.8.8.788.77.749.75.7.7.688-5. -4. -5.8-58. -64.9-7. -76.6-8. -88. -9.4-98.8-4.9 S 4.6 4.7 4.76 4.8 4.85 4.77 4.74 4.55 4.48 4.4 4.7.8 9. 9.4 7.7 5.6 9.5 9. -. -.4-5.4-75.9-94.9-7.5 S.....4.5.7...5..4.5 64.7 55. 9.4 64. 6. 8.. -.6-8. -4.9-59.8 S...5.65.84.96.4.46.455.469.48.489 8.4 9.6 8.5 69.4 56.8 44.7.5.9.7 -. -9.9 -. Table. MAX64 Typical Scattering Parameters at VCC = +V, TA = +5 C FREQUENCY (MHz) S S S S 5.74-75.5 4.97-9.5. -8..55 7.7 6.77-8. 4.9-9.8.6-9.9.54 8.6 7.695-85. 4.9 -.6.8-6.5.5 -.5 8.678-9.6.876-5.. -8.7.5 -.6 9.66-96.6.8-7.5. -5.6.49 -.6.646 -.6.456 66.9.6-66.6. -..6-8.8. 46.4.8 7.7.4-4.4.6-4..98.6.9 5.7.4-56..6-9.4.78 5....74-69.4 4.64-4.6.4 8.9...8-86. 5.6-8.4.8 64.7. 95.7.6-98. 6
Table. MAX64 Typical Noise Parameters at VCC = +V, TA = +5 C f MIN () Γ opt Γ opt ANGLE 4.66.56 5.69.54 5 6.7.5 7.75.48 5 8.78.46 4 9.8.4 45.85.4 5.89.7 56.9.5 6.97. 68 4..9 77 5.6.6 84 Table 4. MAX64 Typical Noise Parameters at VCC = +V, TA = +5 C R N (Ω).5.9..8. 9.7 9. 8.8 8. 7.9 7.4 7. f MIN () Γ opt Γ opt ANGLE R N (Ω) 5..4 44.4 6.5.4 47.8 7.8.8 5. 8..6 54.8 9.4. 58..7. 6 9.9..8 66 9.4..5 7 9..7. 77 8.6 4..9 8 8. 5.4.7 9 8. Layout and Power-Supply Bypassing A properly designed PC board is essential to any RF/microwave circuit. Be sure to use controlled impedance lines on all high-frequency inputs and outputs. The power supply should be bypassed with decoupling capacitors located close to the device V CC pins. For long V CC lines, it may be necessary to add additional decoupling capacitors. These additional capacitors can be located further away from the device package. Proper grounding of the GND pins is essential. If the PC board uses a topside RF ground, connect it directly to all GND pins. For a board where the ground plane is not on the component side, the best technique is to connect the GND pin to the board with a plated through-hole close to the package. 7
TOP VIEW RFIN GND GND 6 V CC Pin Configuration MAX64 MAX64 4 SOT-6 5 GND RFOUT Package Information (The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.) 6LSOT.EPS PACKAGE OUTLINE, SOT 6L BODY -58 I 8
Package Information (continued) (The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.) PACKAGE OUTLINE, SOT 6L BODY -58 I Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. 9 Maxim Integrated Products, San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 9486 48-77-76 7 Maxim Integrated Products is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.