High Dynamic Range, 2 Channel IF Amplifier with Power Control

100 - 400 MHz

AM55-0024

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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes

no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its

products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability

whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or

information.

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Features

• Attenuation: 0.5 dB steps to 31.5 dB

• 6 Bit Digital Gain Control

• CMOS Logic

• Serial Logic Interface

• Single Positive Voltage Supply

• 8 mm PBGA Package

• JEDEC MO-151 Footprint

• Single Package Solution for GSM,CDMA,PCS

Description

The M/A-COM AM55-0024 is a dual channel IF

amplifier and digital attenuator packaged in a multi-

layer multi-chip module (MCM). Gain control is via

two separate serial logic interfaces. The part utilizes

Plastic

Ball

Grid

Array

(PBGA)

interconnect

technology to achieve high circuit density and

superior performance. This device is ideal for GSM/

DCS/PCS digital base station applications where

high dynamic range gain control is required.

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

Input Power

3

+20 dBm

Operating Voltage

3

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

Functional Block Diagram

Logic

Interface

IF in B

IF in A

IF out B

IF out A

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

+5V_A1

DAT_A

CLK_A

+5V_A2

RF_OUT_A

A

B

RF_IN_A

C

LE_A

D

RF_IN_B

E

LE_B

F

CLK_B

G

DAT_B

+5V_B1

+5V_B2

RF_OUT_B

H

1. Reference Application note M513 for reel size information.

Part Number

Package

AM55-0024

Bulk Packaging

AM55-0024TR-3000

3000 piece reel

2. All unmarked positions are ground.

3. Table is oriented to reflect the BGA (bottom view) side of the substrate.