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4 Watt Extended C-Band VSAT Power Amplifier
5.9 - 7.1 GHz
Features
• High Linear Gain: 30 dB Typical
• High Saturated Output Power: +36 dBm Typical
• High Power Added Efficiency: 25% Typical
• 50 Ω Input / Output Broadband Matched
• Integrated Output Power Detector
• Lead-Free Bolt Down Ceramic Package
• RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
M/A-COM’s AM42-0046 is a three stage MMIC
power amplifier in a lead-free, bolt down ceramic
package, allowing easy assembly. The AM42-0046
employs a fully matched chip with internally
decoupled gate and drain bias networks.
AM42-0046 is designed to operate from a constant
current drain supply or a constant voltage gate
supply.
saturated output power performance of this device
may be tailored for various applications.
The AM42-0046 is ideally suited for use as an
output stage or a driver amplifier in VSAT systems.
The AM42-0046 includes internal supply line
bypassing in the package, minimizing the number of
external components required.
M/A-COM's AM42-0046 is fabricated using a mature
0.5 micron MBE based GaAs MESFET process. The
process features full passivation for increased
performance and reliability. This product is 100% RF
tested to ensure compliance to performance
specifications.
Ordering Information
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
Part Number
AM42-0046
By varying the bias conditions, the
Bulk Packaging
Package
The
Compliant
• North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
• Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
• Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Pin Configuration
Functional Schematic
PIN No.
Flange
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
RoHS
V
V
RF
RF
V
V
GND
GND
GND
GND
DD1,2
DD1,2
GG
GG
IN
IN
PIN Name
RF
V
V
GND
GND
GND
GND
RF
V
V
V
DD1,2
DD1,2
DET
DD3
GG
OUT
IN
1st and 2nd Stage Drain Supply
1st and 2nd Stage Drain Supply
3rd Stage Drain Supply
Output Power Detector
DC and RF Ground
DC and RF Ground
DC and RF Ground
DC and RF Ground
Description
Gate Supply
RF Output
RF Input
AM42-0046
V
V
V
V
RF
RF
V
V
GND
GND
DD1,2
DD1,2
DD3
DD3
DET
DET
OUT
OUT
V2