Surface Mount
Monolithic Amplier
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Features
• Wideband, DC to 2 GHz
• Cascadable
• Internally Matched to 50 Ohms
• Aqueous washable
• Protected under US Patent 6,943,629
Typical Applications
• Cellular
• PCN
• Instrumentation
• UHF/VHF
simplied schematic and pin description
Function Pin Number Description
RF IN 1RF input pin. This pin requires the use of an external DC blocking capacitor chosen
for the frequency of operation.
RF-OUT and DC-IN 3
RF output and bias pin. DC voltage is present on this pin; therefore a DC blocking
capacitor is necessary for proper operation. An RF choke is needed to feed DC bias
without loss of RF signal due to the bias connection, as shown in “Recommended
Application Circuit”.
GND 2,4 Connections to ground. Use via holes as shown in “Suggested Layout for PCB
Design” to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.
VAM-7+
GROUND
RF IN
RF-OUT and DC-IN
REV. C
M120653
VAM-7+
110610
DC-2 GHz
CASE STYLE: MMM168
PRICE: $1.31 ea. QTY. (30)
General Description
VAM-7+ (RoHS compliant) is wideband amplier offering high dynamic range. It has repeatable perfor-
mance from lot to lot. It is enclosed in an SOT143 style package. It uses Darlington conguration and is
fabricated using InGaP HBT technology.
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Sufx has been added in order to identify RoHS
Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance
methodologies and qualications.
RF-OUT & DC-IN GND
GND RF-IN
41
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Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
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and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Electrical Specications at 25°C and 22mA, unless noted
VAM-7+
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
Operating Temperature* -20°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
Operating Current 50mA
Power Dissipation 175mW
Input Power 13dBm
Note: Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
1Case is dened as ground leads.
*Based on typical case temperature rise 5°C above ambient.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range* DC 2 GHz
Gain f=0.1 GHz 13.0 dB
f=1 GHz 12.0
f=2 GHz 7.8 9.8
Input Return Loss f=DC to 2 GHz 14 dB
Output Return Loss f=DC to 2 GHz 14 dB
Output Power @ 1 dB compression f=1GHz +5.5 dBm
Output IP3 f=1 GHz +18 dBm
Noise Figure f=1 GHz 5.0 dB
Recommended Device Operating Current 22 mA
Device Operating Voltage 3.8 V
Device Voltage Variation vs. Temperature at 22 mA -2.3 mV/°C
Device Voltage Variation vs. Current at 25°C 15.1 mV/mA
Thermal Resistance, junction-to-case1505 °C/W
*Guaranteed specication DC-2 GHz. Low frequency cut off determined by external coupling capacitors.
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
Product Marking
23
14
A07
VAM-7+
Recommended Application Circuit R BIAS
Vcc “1%” Res. Values (ohms)
for Optimum Biasing
7 137
8 182
9 226
10 274
11 316
12 365
13 412
14 453
15 499
Case Style: MMM168
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-251
Evaluation Board: TB-415-7+
Tape & Reel: F8
Additional Detailed Technical Information
Additional information is available on our web site. To access this information enter the model number on
our web site home page.
Environmental Ratings: ENV08
Performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip le)
wide lead
VAM-7+: Plastic molded SOT143 style package, lead nish: tin/silver/nickel
Markings in addition to model number designation may appear for internal quality control purposes.
Monolithic InGaP HBT MMIC Amplier
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Notes: 1. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification sheet are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification sheet. 2. Electrical specifications
and performance data contained herein are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. 3. The parts covered by this specification sheet are subject to
Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard
Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp.
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IF/RF MICROWAVE COMPONENTS
No. Test Required Condition Standard Quantity
1Visual Inspection Low Power Microscope
Magnication 40x
MIP-IN-0003
(MCT spec) 45 units
2 Electrical Test Room Temperature SCD
(MCL spec) 45 units
3 SAM Analysis Less than 10% growth in term of
delamination
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard) 45 units
4Moisture Sensitivity
Level 1
Bake at 125°C for 24 hours
Soak at 85°C/85%RH for 168 hours
Reow 3 cycles at 260°C peak
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard) 45 units
Visual
Inspection Electrical Test SAM Analysis
Reow 3 cycles,
260°C
Soak
85°C/85RH
168 hours
Bake at 125°C,
24 hours
Visual
Inspection Electrical Test SAM Analysis
Start
MSL Test Flow Chart
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1B (500 v to < 1000 v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001
Machine Model (MM): Class M1 ( < 100 v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.2 - 1999
MSL Rating
Moisture Sensitivity: MSL1 in accordance with IPC/JEDECJ-STD-020C
ESD Rating
VAM-7+