MSA0686

Cascadable Silicon Bipolar MMIC␣ Amplifier Technical Data MSA-0686 Features Cascadable 50 Ω Gain Block Low Operating Voltage: 3.5 V Typical Vd 3 dB Bandwidth: DC to 0.8 GHz High Gain: 18.5␣ dB Typical at 0.5 GHz Low Noise Figure: 3.0 dB Typical at 0.5 GHz Surface Mount Plastic Package Tape-and-Reel Packaging Available[1] Note: 1. Refer to PACKAGING section “Tapeand-Reel Packaging for Surface Mount Semiconductors”. Description The MSA-0686 is a high performance silicon bipolar Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) housed in a low cost, surface mount plastic package. This MMIC is designed for use as a general purpose 50 Ω gain block. Applications include narrow and broad band IF and RF amplifiers in commercial and industrial applications. The MSA-series is fabricated using HP’s 10 GHz fT, 25␣ GHz f MAX, silicon bipolar MMIC process which uses nitride self-alignment, ion implantation, and gold metallization to achieve excellent performance, uniformity and reliability. The use of an external bias resistor for temperature and current stability also allows bias flexibility. 86 Plastic Package Typical Biasing Configuration R bias VCC > 5 V RFC (Optional) 4 C block 3 IN 1 MSA C block OUT Vd = 3.5 V 2 5965-9588E 6-382 MSA-0686 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Device Current Power Dissipation[2,3] RF Input Power Junction Temperature Storage Temperature Absolute Maximum[1] 50 mA 200 mW +13 dBm 150°C –65 to 150°C Thermal Resistance[2,4]: θjc = 120°C/W ...