page 1 of 5 the big deal product overview the mini-circuits AVA-24A+ is a surface mount, microwave amplifer and fully integrated gain block up to 20 ghz. it is packaged in mini-circuits industry standard 3x3 mm mclp (qfn) package, which provides excellent rf and thermal performance. the AVA-24A+ integrates the entire matching network with the majority of the bias circuit inside the package, reducing the need for complicated external circuits. this approach makes the AVA-24A+ extremely fexible and enables simple, straightforward use. key features case style: dq849 feature advantages wideband, 5 to 20 ghz broad frequency range supports a wide array of applications from microwave radio and radar , to military communications and countermeasures. excellent gain flatness typical 0.8 db gain fatness across the entire frequency range minimizes the need for external equalizer networks making it a great ft for instrumentation and ew applications. high isolation with reverse isolation of 36 db (24 db directivity), the AVA-24A+ is an excellent choice for buffer - ing broadband circuits. it is an ideal lo driver amplifer and provides designers system fexibility and margin when integrating cascaded rf components. manufacturability msl1 and esd class1a (hbm) ratings minimize special handling on production lines. ? surface mount amplifer up to 20 ghz ? integrated matching, dc blocks and bias circuits ? high reverse isolation AVA-24A+ 50 ? 5 to 20 ghz wideband, microwave monolithic amplifer notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document 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 benefts 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 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
page 2 of 5 product features ? gain, 12.3 db typ. & flatness, 1.3 db ? output power, up to +18.3 dbm typ. ? excellent isolation, 36 db typ. ? single positive supply voltage, 5v ? integrated dc blocks, bias-tee & microwave bypass capacitor ? unconditionally stable ? aqueous washable; 3mm x 3mm smt package rev. a m152495 AVA-24A+ mcl ny 150825 5-20 ghz AVA-24A+ case style: dq849 simplifed schematic and pad description rf-in (2) nc (1) gnd rf-out (5 ) dc (7) nc (3) nc (4) nc (6) dc (8) rf-in rf-out dc function pad number description (see application circuit, fig. 2) rf-in 2 rf input pad rf-out 5 rf output pad dc 8(v d1 ), 7 (v d2 ) dc power supply gnd paddle in center of bottom connected to ground not used 1,3,4,6 no internal connection; recommended use: per pcb layout pl-328 *pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor. typical applications ? military ew and radar ? dbs ? wideband isolation amplifer ? microwave point-to-point radios ? satellite systems general description AVA-24A+ is a wideband medium power monolithic amplifer with outstanding gain fatness up to 20 ghz. it is manufactured using phemt* technology and is unconditionally stable. its outstanding isolation enables it to be used as a wideband isolation amplifer or buffer amplifer in a variety of microwave systems. wideband, microwave monolithic amplifer notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document 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 benefts 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 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com +rohs compliant the +suffix identifies rohs compliance. see our web site for rohs compliance methodologies and qualifications
page 3 of 5 parameter condition (ghz) min. typ. max. units frequency range 5.0 20.0 ghz dc voltage (v d1 , v d2 ) 5.0 v dc current (i d1 +i d2 ) 120 147 ma gain 5.0 12.2 db 8.0 10.0 12.8 10.0 10.0 12.4 12.0 11.8 14.0 11.5 16.0 11.6 18.0 11.3 20.0 8.5 10.1 input return loss 5.0 12.2 db 8.0 10.0 14.5 10.0 10.0 19.3 12.0 15.9 14.0 15.7 16.0 10.0 13.8 18.0 9.2 20.0 7.0 output return loss 5.0 9.2 db 8.0 10.6 10.0 13.1 12.0 11.6 14.0 11.8 16.0 11.3 18.0 11.3 20.0 11.4 output ip3 5.0 27.2 dbm 8.0 26.6 10.0 25.7 12.0 25.0 14.0 24.0 16.0 22.9 18.0 22.0 20.0 21.4 output power @ 1 db compression 5.0 18.1 dbm 8.0 19.1 10.0 16.0 18.9 12.0 18.4 14.0 18.7 16.0 19.4 18.0 20.0 20.0 18.6 noise figure 5.0 9.0 8.0 5.1 10.0 5.3 12.0 5.7 db 14.0 6.0 16.0 6.3 18.0 6.7 20.0 6.9 directivity (isolation-gain) 24.0 db dc current variation vs. temperature (2) 0.050 ma/c dc current variation vs. voltage 0.002 ma/ma thermal resistance 53 c/w electrical specifcations (1) at 25c, zo=50 ?, (refer to characterization circuit, fig. 1) absolute maximum ratings (3) parameter ratings operating temperature (4) -40c to 85c storage temperature -55c to 100c channel temperature 150c dc voltage (pad 7,8) 5.5v voltage (pads 2, 5) 10v power dissipation 860 mw dc current (pad 7+8) at v d =5v 160ma input power 20 dbm (1) measured on mini-circuits characterization test fxture tb-547-1a+ see characterization test circuit (fig. 1) (2) (current at 85c - current at -45c)/130 (3) permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. these maximum ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation. (4) defned with reference to ground pad temperature. AVA-24A+ wideband monolithic phemt mmic amplifer notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document 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 benefts 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 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
page 4 of 5 characterization test circuit AVA-24A+ fig 1. block diagram of test circuit used for characterization. (dut soldered on mini-circuits characterization test board tb-547-1a+) gain, output power at 1db compression (p1db), noise figure, output ip3 (oip3) are measured using agilents n5242a pna-x microwave network analyzer. conditions: 1. gain: pin=-25 dbm 2. output ip3 (oip3): two tones, spaced 1 mhz apart, +8 dbm/tone at output. 3. vs adjusted for 5v at device (v d1 and v d2 ), compensating loss of bias lines. recommended application circuit (refer to evaluation board for pcb layout and component values) outline drawing s u g g e s t e d l a y o u t , t o l e r a n c e t o b e w i t h i n . 0 0 2 pcb land pattern a bcd e fgh j .118 .118 .035 .008 .067 .067 .012 .046 .016 3.00 3.00 0.89 0.20 1.70 1.70 0.30 1.17 0.41 k lmnpqrstwt .026 .148 .148 .067 .012 .031 .067 .061 .041 grams 0.66 3.76 3.76 1.70 0.30 0.79 1.70 1.55 1.04 0.02 outline dimensions ( ) inch mm fig 2. recommended application circuit c1=5.6pf, 0402 (npo) c2=18pf, 0402 (npo) c3=0.001f, 0402 (npo) c4=0.1 f, 0402 (x7r) l1=3.3nh, 0805 (wire wound) ml1-ml7 are short microstrip lines refer to 98-pl-328 tb-547-1+ tb-547-1a+ wideband monolithic phemt mmic amplifer notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document 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 benefts 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 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
page 5 of 5 product marking additional detailed technical information additional information is available on our web site www.minicircuits.com . to access this information enter the model number on our web site home page. performance data, graphs, s-parameter data set (.zip fle) case style: dq849 plastic package, exposed paddle, lead fnish: tin silver nickel tape & reel: f104 standard quantities available on reel: 7 reels with 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1k, 2k suggested layout for pcb design: pl-328 evaluation board: tb-547-1a+ environmental ratings: env08t1 visual inspection electrical test sam analysis refow 3 cycles, 260c soak 85c/85rh 168 hours bake at 125c, 24 hours visual inspection electrical test sam analysis start msl test flow chart human body model (hbm): 1a (250 to <500v) in accordance with ansi/esd stm 5.1 - 2001 machine model (mm): m1 (pass 50v) in accordance with ansi/esd stm5.2-1999; passes 25v msl rating moisture sensitivity: msl1 in accordance with ipc/jedec j-std-020d esd rating mcl ava2 black body model family designation AVA-24A+ wideband monolithic phemt mmic amplifer notes a. performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specifcation document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specifcation document. b. electrical specifcations and performance data contained in this specifcation document are based on mini-circuits applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. c. the parts covered by this specifcation document 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 benefts 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 mini-circuits ? www.minicircuits.com p.o. box 350166, brooklyn, ny 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 sales@minicircuits.com
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