MGA-725M4
Low Noise Ampli er with Bypass Switch
In Miniature Leadless Package
Data Sheet
Description
Broadcom's MGA -725M4 is an economical, easy-to-use
GaAs MMIC Low Noise Ampli er (LNA), which is designed
for an adaptive CDMA receiver LNA and adaptive CDMA
transmit driver ampli er.
The MGA-725M4 features a typical noise gure of 1.4 dB
and 14.4 dB associated gain from a single stage, feedback
FET ampli er. The output is internally matched to 50Ω.
The input is optimally internally matched for lowest noise
gure into 50Ω. The input may be additionally externally
matched for low VSWR through the addition of a single
series inductor. When set into the bypass mode, both
input and output are internally matched to 50Ω.
The MGA-725M4 o ers an integrated solution of LNA
with adjustable IIP3. The IIP3 can be xed to a desired
current level for the receiver’s linearity requirements. The
LNA has a bypass switch function, which sets the current
to zero and provides low insertion loss. The bypass mode
also boosts dynamic range when high level signal is
being received.
For the CDMA driver amplifier applications, the
MGA-725M4 provides suitable gain and linearity to meet
the ACPR requirement when the handset transmits the
highest power. When transmitting lower power, the
MGA-725M4 can be bypassed, saving the drawing current.
The MGA-725M4 is a GaAs MMIC, processed on
Broadcom's cost e ective PHEMT (Pseudomorphic High
Electron Mobility Transistor). It is housed in the MiniPak
1412 package. It is part of the Broadcom CDMAdvantage
RF chipset.
Simpli ed Schematic
Features
Operating frequency:
0.1 GHz ~ 6.0 GHz
Noise gure:
1.2 dB at 800 MHz
1.4 dB at 1900 MHz
Gain:
17.5 dB at 800 MHz
15.7 dB at 1900 MHz
Bypass switch on chip
Loss = typ 1.6 dB (I
d
< 5 µA)
IIP3 = +10 dBm
Adjustable Input IP3:
+2 to +14.7 dBm
Miniature package:
1.4 mm x 1.2 mm
2.7 V to 5.0 V operation
Applications
CDMA (IS-95, J-STD-008) Receiver LNA
Transmit Driver Amp
TDMA (IS-136) handsets
MiniPak 1.4 mm x 1.2 mm Package
Pin Connections and Package Marking
GROUND
INPUT GROUND
OUTPUT
Ax
GND
GND
Output
& V
d
Control
GainFET
Input
&
V
ref