High Directivity
Monolithic Amplifier
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Product Features
• 3V & 5V operation
• no external biasing circuit required
• internal DC blocking at RF input and output
• high directivity, 20 dB typ.
• wide bandwidth, 0.5 to 2.5 GHz
• low noise figure, 5.5 dB typ.
• output power, up to +18.2 dBm typ.
• low cost
Typical Applications
• buffer amplifier
• cellular
• PCN
Pin description
Function Pin Number Description
RF IN 3 RF input pin.
RF OUT 6 RF output pin.
DC 1 Bias pin
GND 2,4,5,7,8 Connections to ground. Use via holes as shown in “Suggested Layout for PCB
Design” to reduce ground path inductance for best performance.
General Description
VNA-25 is a wideband amplifier offering high dynamic range. It has repeatable performance from lot to lot.
It is enclosed in an 8-lead SOIC package. VNA-25 is fabricated using GaAs MESFET technology. Expect-
ed MTBF at 85°C case temperature is 40,000 years at 2.8V, 2,000 at 5V.
VNA-25+
VNA-25
REV. F
M108520
VNA-25
061219
0.5-2.5 GHz
CASE STYLE: XX211-1
PRICE: $2.50 ea. QTY. (25)
+ RoHS compliant in accordance
with EU Directive (2002/95/EC)
The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site
for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications.
Monolithic MMIC Amplifier
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Electrical Specifications at 25°C
VNA-25+
VNA-25
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Ratings
Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C
Storage Temperature -55°C to 150°C
DC Voltage +7V, -1.0V reverse
Power Dissipation 1000mW
Input Power 10dBm
Note: Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded.
These ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.
1Case is defined as ground leads.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 0.5 2.5 GHz
at DC Volts 5.0 5.0 2.8 5.0 V
Gain f=0.5 GHz 15.5 14.5 dB
f=1.0 GHz 18.0 16.7
f=1.5 GHz 18.6 17.4
f=2.0 GHz 16 17.8 17
f=2.5 GHz 16 15.5
Input Return Loss f=0.75 to 2.5 GHz 14 14 dB
Output Return Loss f=0.75 to 2.5 GHz 12.5 12.5 dB
Output Power @ 1 dB compression f=0.5 to 2.5 GHz 18.2 12 dBm
Output IP3 f=0.5 to 2.5 GHz 29 24 dBm
Noise Figure f=0.5 to 2.5 GHz 5.5 5.5 dB
Directivity (Isolation-Gain) f=0.5 to 2.5 GHz 18-24 16-25 dB
DC Current 85 80 105 mA
Thermal Resistance, junction-to-case1125 °C/W
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Product Marking
Recommended Application Circuit
3
1
6
Cb= 100pF to 10 nF
Cb
DC SUPPLY
RF OUT
RF IN
2,4,5,7,8
Test Board includes case, connectors, and components (in bold) soldered to PCB
Suggested Layout for PCB Design: PL-077
VNA-25+: Plastic molded, 8-lead SOIC, lead finish: tin/silver/nickel
VNA-25: Plastic molded, 8-lead SOIC, lead finish: tin-lead
Evaluation Board: TB-01
Tape & Reel: F16
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: ENV08T1
Performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip file)
Case Style: XX211-1
(pin1)
MCL
25
VNA-25+
VNA-25
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No. Test Required Condition Standard Quantity
1 Visual Inspection Low Power Microscope
Magnification 40x
MIP-IN-0003
(MCT spec) 10 units
2 Electrical Test Room Temperature SCD
(MCL spec) 10 units
3 SAM Analysis Less than 10% growth in term of
delamination
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard) 10 units
4Moisture Sensitivity
Level 1
Bake at 125°C for 24 hours
Soak at 85°C/85%RH for 168 hours
Reflow 3 cycles at 260°C peak
J-Std-020C
(Jedec Standard) 10 units
Visual
Inspection Electrical Test SAM Analysis
Reflow 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 1A (250 v to < 500 v) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001
Charged Device Model (CDM): Class III (500 v to 1000v) in accordance with JESD22-C101A
MSL Rating
Moisture Sensitivity: MSL1 in accordance with IPC/JEDECJ-STD-020C
ESD Rating
VNA-25+
VNA-25
