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High Dynamic Range Low Noise Amplifier

1400 - 2000 MHz

Rev. V7

AM50-0004

ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions

is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,

and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.

PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology

Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are

typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available.

Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.

Cross Section View

The AM50-0004SMB Designer’s Kit allows for immediate evaluation of M/A-COM’s AM50-0004. The Designer’s

Kit includes an AM50-0004 mounted on an evaluation board and five loose AM50-0004’s. The evaluation board

consists of the recommended external surface mount circuitry, RF connectors, and a DC multi-pin connector, all

mounted to a multi-layer FR-4 PCB. The AM50-0004SMB evaluation PCB is illustrated below with all functional

ports labeled.

Designer’s Kit AM50-0004SMB

Evaluation PCB & RF Connector Losses

Port Reference

Approximate RF Loss

RF In

0.15 dB @ 1785 MHz

RF Out

0.15 dB @ 1785 MHz

Recommended PCB Configuration

Layout View

AM50-0004 Evaluation Board

The DC connector on the Designer’s Kit PCB allows convenient

DC line access. This is accomplished by one or more of the

following methods:

A.) A mating female multi-pin connector

(Newark Electronics Stock # 46F-4658, not included).

B.) Wires soldered to the necessary pins (not included).

C.) Clip leads (not included).

The PCB dielectric between RF traces and RF ground

layers should be chosen to reduce RF discontinuities

between 50

Ω lines and package pins. M/A-COM rec-

ommends an FR-4 dielectric thickness of 0.008” (0.20

mm) yielding a 50

Ω line width of 0.015” (0.38 mm).

The recommended RF metalization thickness is 1

ounce copper.