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High Gain, Low Current Monolithic Amplifier Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification 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 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 Mini-Circuits Page 1 of 5 The Big Deal Product Overview The PSA-8A+ is a HBT based wideband low noise MMIC Amplifier with high gain and low current. This design operates on a single 5V supply, is well matched for 50 Ohms and comes in a SOT-363 package, accommodating dense circuit board layouts. Key Features 50Ω DC to 4 GHz CASE STYLE: CA1389 Feature Advantages High Gain, 31 dB typ. at 0.1GHz Enables signal amplification without the need for multiple gain stages. Low Noise, 3.0 dB typ. at 0.1GHz Enables lower system noise figure performance. Low NF and High Gain results in lower NF systems tions, and excellent thermal contact to the PCB.

  • Wideband, DC to 4 GHz
  • High Gain, 31 dB typ. at 0.1GHz
  • Low NF 3.0 dB typ. at 0.1GHz
  • Low Current, 36mA typ. PSA-8A+

High Gain, Low Current Monolithic Amplifier Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification 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 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 Mini-Circuits Page 2 of 5 Product Features

  • Wideband, DC to 4 GHz
  • High Gain, 31 dB typ. at 0.1GHz
  • Low NF 3.0 dB typ. at 0.1GHz
  • Low Current, 36 mA typ.
  • Protected by US Patent 6,943,629 Typical Applications
  • Cellular
  • PCS
  • Communication receivers & Transmitters
  • Satellite communication
  • Military PSA-8A+ REV. OR M175826 PSA-8A+ RS/TH 190820 DC to 4 GHz CASE STYLE: CA1389 Function Pin Number Description (See Application Circuit, Fig. 1) RF-IN 3 RF input pin (connect to RF-IN via C1) RF-OUT & DC-IN 6 RF output pin (connected to RF-OUT via blocking cap C2 and supply voltage VDD via RF Choke (CHK) & Resistor R1) GND 1,2,4,5 Connections to ground Simplified schematic and Pad description General Description The PSA-8A+ is a HBT based wideband low noise MMIC Amplifier with high gain and low current. This design operates on a single 5V supply, is well matched for 50 Ohms and comes in a SOT-363 package, accommodating dense circuit board layouts. +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications GROUND RF IN RF-OUT and DC-IN

Monolithic Low Noise HBT MMIC Amplifier Page 3 of 5 Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification 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 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 Mini-Circuits Electrical Specifications1 at 25°C, Zo=50Ω Absolute Maximum Ratings5 Parameter Ratings Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C Storage Temperature -65°C to 150°C Input Power (CW) 13 dBm Operating Current on Pin 6 65mA Parameter Condition (GHz) Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range4 DC 4.0 GHz Gain 0.01 26.7 30.8 36.2 dB 0.1 26.9 31 36.4 1.0 22.1 25.4 29.9 2.0 17.5 20.1 23.6 3.0 — 15.6 — 4.0 — 11.2 — Input Return Loss 0.01 11 dB 0.1 12 1.0 18 2.0 18 3.0 12 4.0 8 Output Return Loss 0.01 20 dB 0.1 19 1.0 7 2.0 9 3.0 16 4.0 9 P1dB 0.01 12.1 dBm 0.1 12.8 1.0 11.9 2.0 9.6 3.0 6.5 4.0 3.1 OIP3 (Pout = -5dBm/Tone) 0.01 26.1 dBm 0.1 25.8 1.0 23.2 2.0 20 3.0 16.2 4.0 11.3 Noise Figure 0.01 3.1 dB 0.1 3 1.0 3.7 2.0 4 3.0 4.4 4.0 4.8 Supply Voltage (Vs) DC 4.75 5 5.25 V Device Operating Current (Is) DC 36 39 mA Device Current Variation vs. Voltage2 0.024 mA/mV Device Current Variation vs. Temperature3 7.7 μA/°C Thermal Resistance, Junction to ground lead 140 °C/W PSA-8A+ 1. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board TB-PSA-8A+. See Characterization Test Circuit (Fig. 1) 3. Device Current Variation vs. Temperature = (Current at 85°C - Current at -45°C)/130 4. Guaranteed specifications DC to 4 GHz. Low frequency cut-off determined by external coupling capacitor. 4. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Electrical Maximum rating are not intended for continuous normal operation.

Monolithic Low Noise HBT MMIC Amplifier Page 4 of 5 Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification 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 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 Mini-Circuits PSA-8A+ Fig 1. Block Diagram of Test Circuit used for characterization. (DUT soldered on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board TB-PSA- 8A+) Gain, Return loss, Output power at 1dB compression (P1 dB), Output IP3 (OIP3) and Noise Figure measured using Agilent’s N5242A PNA-X microwave network analyzer. Conditions: 1. Gain: Pin= -25dBm 2. Output IP3 (OIP3): Two tones, spaced 1 MHz apart, -5 dBm/tone at output. Characterization Test / Application Circuit Product Marking A8A black body laser or white ink marking Marking may contain other features or characters for internal lot control Component Size Value Part Number Manufacturer DUT SOT-363 -- PSA-8A+ MCL C1,C2 0402 2400pF GRM155R71H242JA01D Murata C3 0603 0.1uF GCJ188R71H104KA12D Murata R1 0805 36.5Ohms RK73H2ATTD36R5F KOA CHK 0.15x0.15 -- TCCH-80+ MCL R2 402 10Ohms RK73H1ETTP10R0F KOA

Monolithic Low Noise HBT MMIC Amplifier Page 5 of 5 Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification 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 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 Mini-Circuits 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 PSA-8A+ Additional Detailed Technical Information additional information is available on our dash board. To access this information click here Performance Data Data Table Swept Graphs S-Parameter (S2P Files) Data Set (.zip file) Case Style CA1389 Plastic molded SOT-363 package, lead finishi: Matte-Tin Tape & Reel F101 Standard quantities available on reel 7” reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1K, 2K devices. Suggested Layout for PCB Design PL-643 Evaluation Board TB-PSA-8A+ Environmental Ratings ENV08T2 ESD Rating Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1B (500 v to < 1,000 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