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MMIC WIDEBAND, LOW NOISE  
PMA3-14LN+  
Monolithic Amplifier  
50Ω 0.05
 
to 10 GHz  
THE BIG DEAL  
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Flat Gain,22.6
 
0
.
7
dB up to 10GHz  
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P1dB, 22dBm typ. vs. OIP3, 30.4dBm Typ. up to 8GHz  
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Low Noise Figure, 1.8dB Typ.  
Generic photo used for illustration purposes only  
CASE STYLE: DQ1225  
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Patent Pending  
APPLIC
A
T
IONS  
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Wi-Fi  
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WLAN  
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L
T
E/WCDMA/EDGE  
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L, S and C-band Radar  
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C-band Satcom  
PRODUCT OVERVIEW  
The PMA3-14LN+ is a GaAs PHEMT based wideband, low noise MMIC amplifier with a unique combination of low noise, high  
IP3, and high output power, over a wideband making it ideal for sensitive, high-dynamic range receiver applications. This  
design operates on a single supply of 6V, is well matched for 50Ω and comes in a tiny, low profile package (3 x 3 mm-12 lead),  
accommodating dense circuit board layouts.  
KEY FE
A
T
URES  
Feature  
Advantages  
Low noise, 1.8dB Typical up to 10GHz  
Enables lower system noise figure performance.  
The PMA3-14LN+ matches industry leading IP3 performance relative to device size and power consumption. The  
combination of the Design and PHEMT structure provides enhanced linearity over a board frequency range as evi-  
dence in the IP3 being approximately 9-11dB above the P1dB point. This feature makes this amplifier ideal for use in:  
High Dynamic Range  
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OIP3 30.4dBm Typ. up to 8GHz  
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P1dB 22dBm
T
y
p. up to 8GHz  
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Driver Amplifiers for complex waveform up converter paths  
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Drivers in linearized transmit systems  
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Secondary amplifiers in ultra-high dynamic range receivers  
Tiny footprint saves space in dense layouts while providing low inductance, repeatable transitions, and excellent  
thermal contact to the PCB.  
3 x 3mm 12-lead MCLP package  
Wide bandwidth with flat gain  
Enables a single amplifier to be used in many wideband applications including defense, instrumentation and more.  
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0.7dB up to 10 GHz  
RE
V
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O
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ECO-011503  
PMA3-14LN+  
MCL NY  
220606  

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MMIC WIDEBAND, LOW NOISE  
PMA3-14LN+  
Monolithic Amplifier  
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1

AT 25°C AND 6V, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE  
VDD = 6V  
Parameter  
Condition (MHz)  
Units  
Max.  
Min.  
Typ.  
Frequency Range  
Gain  
50  
20.0  
20.0  
20.0  
20.3  
–
10000  
24.3  
24.4  
24.3  
24.9  
–
MHz  
50  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
50  
22.4  
22.6  
22.6  
23.1  
21.6  
20  
dB  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
50  
16  
Input Return Loss  
Output Return Loss  
P1dB  
14  
dB  
dB  
20  
13  
17  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
50  
20  
18  
16  
18  
22.0  
22.9  
22.0  
19.8  
16.6  
31.2  
31.8  
30.7  
28.7  
26.0  
1.8  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
50  
dBm  
dBm  
dB  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
50  
OIP3  
Pout = -5dBm/Tone  
2000  
4000  
8000  
10000  
1.0  
Low Noise Figure  
1.1  
1.2  
2.1  
Device Operating Voltage  
5.75  
6
6.25  
90  
V
Device Operating Current  
67  
mA  
Device Current Variation Vs. Temperature

2  

Device Current Variation Vs. Voltage

3  

-23.1  
0.0115  
uA/°C  
mA/mV  
Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ground Lead, at 85º C  
Stage Temperature  
53.9  
°C/W  
1. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization
T
e
st Board TB-PMA3-14LN+. See Characterization
T
e
st & Application Circuit (Fig. 1)  
2. Device Current Variation vs.
T
e
mperature= (Current in mA at 85°C – Current in mA at -45°C)/130°C  
3. Device Current Variation vs. Voltage = (Current in mA at 6.25V – Current in mA at 5
.
7
5V) / ((6.25V-5
.
7
5V) *1000 mA/mV)  
MAXIMUM R
A
T
INGS

4  

Parameter  
Operating temperature (ground lead)  
Storage temperature  
Ratings  
-40°C to 85°C  
-65°C to 150°C  
150°C  
Junction temperature  
Total power dissipation  
Input power (CW)  
1.2 W  
+25 dBm (5 minutes max.)  
+12 dBm (continuous)  
DC voltage at VDD  
8 V  
4. Permanent damage may occur if any of those limits are exceeded. Electrical maximum  
ratings are not intended for continuous normal operation.  

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MMIC WIDEBAND, LOW NOISE  
PMA3-14LN+  
Monolithic Amplifier  
SIMPLIFIED SCHEM
A
T
IC & PAD DESCRIPTION  
Pad  
Number  
Function  
Description (See Figure 1)  
TOP VIEW  
Current  
Mirror  
Current Mirror Pad. Feedback to RF-IN via L1.  
See details in Figure 1.  
1
2
NC NC NC  
12  
11  
10  
Current Mirror  
RF-IN  
RF Input Pad.  
1
Current  
Mirror  
RF-IN  
RF-OUT & VDD  
NC  
1
2
3
9
8
7
8
DUT  
RF-OUT &  
VDD  
2
RF-OUT &  
VDD  
8
RF Output Pad & DC Pad.  
No Connection, Even Soldered on Test Board.  
No Connection, Grounded on Test Board  
Ground  
RF-IN  
NC  
NC  
3-7&9-12  
NC  
NC  
NC  
10  
4
5
6
3-7,9,11  
& 12  
NC NC NC  
GND  
Paddle  
CHARACTERIZATION TEST AND APPLICATION CIRCUIT  
Fig 1. Application and Characterization Circuit  
Note: This block diagram is used for characterization.  
VDD  
(DUT is soldered on Mini- Circuits Characterization test board TB-PMA3-14LN+)  
Gain, Return loss, Output power at 1dB compression (P1dB), output IP3 (OIP3) and  
noise figure measured using Agilent’s N5242A PNA-X microwave network analyzer.  
C7  
C5  
R1  
C8  
C6  
Conditions:  
1. VDD=6V  
2. Gain and Return loss: Pin= -25dBm  
3. Output IP3 (OIP3):
T
wo tones, spaced 1 MHz apart, -5 dBm/tone at output.  
NC  
L1  
C1  
L2  
Component  
C1 & C2  
C3  
Size  
0402  
0402  
0402  
0402  
0402  
0402  
0402  
Value  
0.01uF  
0.2pF  
0.1pF  
100pF  
0.1uF  
900nH  
510Ω  
Part Number  
Manufacturer  
Murata  
Murata  
Murata  
Murata  
Murata  
Coilcraft  
KOA  
1
2
GRM155R71H103KA88D  
GJM1555C1HR20WB01D  
GJM1555C1HR10WB01D  
GRM1555C1H101JA01D  
GRM155R71H104KE14J  
0402DF-901XJRU  
10  
8
C2  
RF-IN  
RF-OUT  
DUT  
C4  
C3  
C4  
C5 & C6  
C7 & C8  
L1 & L2  
R1  
3,4,5,6
,
7,  
9,11,12 &  
PADDLE  
TB-PMA3-14LN+  
RK73H1ETTP5100F  
PRODUCT MARKING  
black body  
model family designation  
index over pin 1  
MCL  
14L  
Marking may contain other features or characters for internal lot control  

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MMIC WIDEBAND, LOW NOISE  
PMA3-14LN+  
Monolithic Amplifier  
ADDITIONAL DE
T
A
ILED TECHNICAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON OUR DASH BOARD. TO ACCESS  
Data Table  
Performance Data  
Swept Graphs  
S-Parameter (S2P Files) Data Set (.zip file)  
Case Style  
DQ1225 Plastic package, exposed paddle, lead finish: Matte-Tin  
Tape & Reel  
F66  
Standard quantities available on reel  
Suggested Layout for PCB Design  
Evaluation Board  
7” reels with 20, 50, 100, 200, 500,1K or 2K devices  
PL-725  
TB-PMA3-14LN+  
ENV08T1  
Environmental Ratings  
ESD R
A
T
ING  
Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1B(500V) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 – 2001  
MSL R
A
T
ING  
Moisture Sensitivity: MSL1 in accordance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D  
MSL TEST FLOW CHART  
Visual  
Inspection  
Electrical  
T
e
st  
SAM  
Analysis  
Start  
Soak  
85°C/85RH  
168 hours  
Reflow 3 cycles  
260°C  
Bake at 125°C,  
24 hours  
Visual  
Inspection  
Electrical  
T
e
st  
SAM  
Analysis  
Finish  
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
T
e
rms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights  

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