MGA-52543

Low Noise Amplifier

Data Sheet

Description Features
Avago Technologies’ MGA-52543 is an economical, easy-  Lead-free Option Available
to-use GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA), which  Operating frequency:
is designed for use in LNA and driver stages. While a 0.4 GHz ~ 6.0 GHz
capable RF/microwave amplifier for any low noise and  Minimum noise figure: 1.61 dB at 1.9 GHz
high linearity 0.4 to 6 GHz application, the LNA focus is
Cellular/PCS base stations.  Associated gain : 15 dB at 1.9 GHz
 1.9 GHz performance tuned for VSWR < 2:1
To attain NFmin condition, some simple external matching is
required. The MGA-52543 features a calculated NFmin of 1.61 Noise figure: 1.9 dB
dB and 15 dB associated gain at 1.9 GHz from a cascode Gain: 14 dB
stage, feedback FET amplifier. The input and output are
P1dB: +17.5 dBm
partially matched to be near 50 Ω.
Input IP3: +17.5 dBm
For base station radio card unit LNA application where
better than 2:1 VSWR is required, a series inductor on the  Single supply 5.0 V operation
input and another series inductor on the output can be Applications
added externally. The resulting Noise Figure is typically
1.9 dB with 14 dB Gain at 1.9 GHz. With a single 5.0V  Cellular/PCS base station radio card LNA
supply, the LNA typically draws 53 mA. This alignment  High dynamic range amplifier for base stations, WLL,
results in an Input Intercept Point of 17.5 dBm. WLAN, and other applications
The MGA-52543 is a GaAs MMIC, fabricated using Avago
Technologies’ cost-effective, reliable PHEMT (Pseudomor- Attention: Observe precautions for
phic High Electron Mobility Transistor) process. It is housed handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
in the SOT-343 (SC70 4-lead) package. This package offers ESD Machine Model (Class A)
miniature size (1.2 mm by 2.0 mm), thermal dissipation, ESD Human Body Model (Class 1A)
Refer to Avago Application Note A004R:
and RF characteristics. Electrostatic Discharge Damage and Control.

Surface Mount Package

SOT-343/4-lead SC70

Simplified Schematic
Vd 5V

360 pF
22 nH
Pin Connections and Package Marking
Input Output
3 1 3.3 nH 2.2 nH 18 pF
INPUT GND
42x

MGA-52543
4 2
OUTPUT
GND
&Vd

Gnd
Note:
Top View. Package marking provides orientation and identification.
“42” = Device Code
“x” = Data code character identifies month of manufacture
MGA-52543 Absolute Maximum Ratings [1]
Symbol Parameter Units Absolute Maximum Thermal Resistance:[2]
 jc = 150°C/W
Vd Maximum Input Voltage V ±0.5 Notes:
Vd Supply Voltage V 7.0 1. Operation of this device in excess of any of
these limits may cause permanent damage.
Pd Power Dissipation[2,3] mW 425 2. Tcase = 25°C
Pin CW RF Input Power dBm +20
Tj Junction Temperature °C 160
TSTG Storage Temperature °C -65 to 150

Electrical Specifications
Tc = +25°C, Zo = 50 Ω, Vd = 5V, unless noted
Symbol Parameter and Test Condition Frequency Units Min. Typ. Max.  [3]
I d test Current drawn N/A mA 45 53 70 3.57
NF [1] Noise Figure 1.9 GHz dB 1.9 2.3 0.15
0.9 GHz 1.8
Gain [1] Gain 1.9 GHz dB 13 14.2 15.5 0.26
0.9 GHz 15
IIP3[1] Input Third Order Intercept Point 1.9 GHz dBm 14 +17.5 2.28
0.9 GHz +18
Fmin[2] Minimum Noise Figure 1.9 GHz dB 1.6
0.9 GHz 1.5
Ga[2] Associated Gain at Fmin 1.9 GHz dB 15.0
0.9 GHz 16.2
OIP3 [1] Output Third Order Intercept Point 1.9 GHz dBm 31.7
0.9 GHz 33.0
P1dB[1] Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression 1.9 GHz dBm +17.4
0.9 GHz +18
RL in[1] Input Return Loss 1.9 GHz dB 11
0.9 GHz 15
RLout [1] Output Return Loss 1.9 GHz dB 20
0.9 GHz 22
ISOL[1] Isolation |s12| 2
1.9 GHz dB -25
0.9 GHz -25
Notes:
1. Measurements obtained from a fixed narrow band tuning described in Figure 1. This circuit designed to optimize Noise Figure and IIP3 while
maintaining VSWR better than 2:1.
2. Minimum Noise Figure and Associated Gain at Fmin computed from S-parameter and Noise Parameter data measured in an automated NF system.
3. Standard deviation data are based on at least 400 part sample size and 11 wafer lots.

Vd
RF Input
Input Match
42

Output Match RF
and DC Bias Output

Figure 1. Block Diagram of Test Fixture.

See Figure 7 in the Applications section for an equivalent schematic of 1.9 GHz circuit; Figure 11 in the Applications section for 900 MHz circuit.

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MGA-52543 Typical Performance
All data are measured at Tc = 25°C, Vd = 5V, and in the following test system unless stated otherwise.

ICM Fixture Vd
RF
Tuner Bias
Input
Tee

42
RF
Tuner Output

Figure 2. Test Circuit for S, Noise, and Power Parameters over Frequency.

2.7 2.7 20
-40 C
+25 C
2.4 2.4 +85 C 17

2.1 2.1
14
Fmin (dB)

Fmin (dB)

Ga (dB)
1.8 1.8
11
1.5 1.5

4.5 V 8 4.5 V
1.2 5.0 V 1.2 5.0 V
5.5 V 5.5 V

0.9 0.9 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 3. Minimum Noise Figure vs. Frequency Figure 4. Minimum Noise Figure vs. Frequency Figure 5. Associated Gain vs. Frequency and
and Voltage [1]. and Temperature [1]. Voltage [1].

20 40 40

17
35 35
OIP3 (dBm)

OIP3 (dBm)

14
Ga (dB)

30 30
11

25 25
8 -40 C 4.5 V
+25 C 5.0 V -40 C
+85 C 5.5 V +25 C
+85 C
5 20 20
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 6. Associated Gain vs. Frequency and Figure 7. Output Third Order Intercept Point vs. Figure 8. Output Third Order Intercept Point vs.
Temperature [1]. Frequency and Voltage [2]. Frequency and Temperature [2].

Notes:
1. Minimum Noise Figure and Associated Gain at Fmin computed from S-parameter and Noise Parameter data measured in an automated NF system.
2. Tuners on input and output were set for narrow band tuning designed to optimize NF and OIP3 while keeping VSWRs better than 2:1. See Figure
9 for corresponding return losses at each frequency band.

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MGA-52543 Typical Performance, continued
All data are measured at Tc = 25°C, Vd = 5V, and in the following test system unless stated otherwise.
35 3.2 3.2
RLin
30 RLout
2.8 2.8

25
RETURN LOSS (dB)

2.4 2.4

NF (dB)

NF (dB)
20
2.0 2.0
15

1.6 4.5 V 1.6

10 5.0 V -40 C
5.5 V +25 C
+85 C
5 1.2 1.2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 9. Return Losses at each Narrow Band Figure 10. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and Voltage. Figure 11. Noise Figure vs. Frequency and
Tuning. Temperature.

25 20 20

22 17 17
P1dB (dBm)

19 14 14
GAIN (dB)

GAIN (dB)
16 11 11

13 4.5 V 8 4.5 V 8
5.0 V 5.0 V -40 C
5.5 V 5.5 V +25 C
+85 C
10 5 5
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 12. Output Power at 1 dB Compression vs. Figure 13. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature. Figure 14. Gain vs. Frequency and Temperature.
Frequency and Voltage.

25 21 21

22
19 19
P1dB (dBm)

19
IIP3 (dBm)

IIP3 (dBm)

17 17
16

15 15
13 4.5 V
-40 C 5.0 V -40 C
+25 C 5.5 V +25 C
+85 C +85 C
10 13 13
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 15. Output Power at 1dB Compression vs. Figure 16. Input Third Order Intercept Point vs. Figure 17. Input Third Order Intercept Point vs.
Frequency and Temperature. Frequency and Voltage. Frequency and Temperature.
Note:
All data reported from Figures 7 through 17 using test setup described in Figure 2. Tuners on input and output were set for narrow band tuning
designed to optimize NF and OIP3 while keeping VSWRs better than 2:1. See Figure 9 for corresponding return losses at each frequency band.

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MGA-52543 Typical Performance, continued

ICM Fixture
Vd
RF
Input Bias

42
Tee
RF
Output

Figure 18. Test Circuit for Figures 19 through 24 (Input and Output presented to 50Ω).

3.0 20 32

2.6 17 28

IP3, P1dB (dBm)

2.2 14 24
GAIN (dB)
NF (dB)

OIP3
P1dB
IIP3
1.8 11 20

1.4 8 16

1.0 5 12
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Figure 19. Noise Figure vs. Frequency Figure 20. Gain vs. Frequency. Figure 21. Input IP3, Output IP3 and P1dB vs.
Frequency.

-15 5 70

60
-19
4
50
ISOLATION (dB)

CURRENT (mA)

-23
40
VSWR

3
30
-27

20
2
-31 Id (-40 C)
10 Id (+25 C)
In Id (+85 C)
Out
-35 1 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Vs (V)

Figure 22. Isolation vs. Frequency. Figure 23. Input and Output VSWR vs. Frequency. Figure 24. Current vs. Vd.

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MGA-52543 Typical Scattering Parameters
TC = 25°C, Vd = 5.0V, Id = 53 mA, ZO = 50 Ω, (from S and Noise Parameters in ICM test fixture)
Freq s11 (m) s11 (a) s21 (dB) s21 (m) s21 (a) s12 (dB) s12 (m) s12 (a) s22 (m) s22 (a) K
0.2 0.64 -17.42 14.92 5.57 168.30 -22.90 0.072 16.89 0.53 -14.49 1.00
0.3 0.62 -18.44 14.76 5.47 166.18 -22.62 0.074 9.26 0.51 -15.38 1.04
0.4 0.61 -20.41 14.67 5.41 163.57 -22.56 0.074 4.62 0.51 -17.35 1.06
0.5 0.60 -23.21 14.60 5.37 160.09 -22.58 0.074 0.54 0.49 -18.04 1.08
0.6 0.60 -26.02 14.54 5.33 156.98 -22.66 0.074 -2.26 0.48 -20.59 1.09
0.7 0.60 -29.01 14.46 5.28 153.79 -22.78 0.073 -4.58 0.48 -23.14 1.10
0.8 0.60 -31.88 14.37 5.23 150.67 -22.92 0.071 -6.59 0.47 -25.89 1.12
0.9 0.60 -35.42 14.28 5.18 147.57 -23.06 0.070 -8.26 0.46 -28.24 1.13
1 0.60 -38.48 14.19 5.13 144.53 -23.23 0.069 -9.68 0.45 -31.05 1.14
1.1 0.60 -41.81 14.10 5.07 141.44 -23.40 0.068 -10.91 0.44 -33.35 1.16
1.2 0.61 -45.23 14.01 5.02 138.48 -23.58 0.066 -12.02 0.44 -35.96 1.17
1.3 0.61 -48.69 13.92 4.96 135.50 -23.76 0.065 -13.01 0.43 -38.26 1.19
1.4 0.61 -52.14 13.82 4.91 132.59 -23.95 0.063 -13.77 0.42 -40.57 1.21
1.5 0.61 -55.73 13.73 4.86 129.67 -24.14 0.062 -14.46 0.41 -42.72 1.22
1.6 0.61 -59.22 13.63 4.80 126.78 -24.34 0.061 -15.00 0.41 -44.90 1.25
1.7 0.61 -62.73 13.54 4.75 123.96 -24.53 0.059 -15.44 0.40 -46.95 1.27
1.8 0.61 -66.34 13.45 4.70 121.14 -24.72 0.058 -15.78 0.39 -48.94 1.29
1.9 0.61 -69.85 13.36 4.66 118.37 -24.93 0.057 -16.07 0.39 -50.92 1.32
2 0.61 -73.41 13.27 4.61 115.53 -25.10 0.056 -16.19 0.38 -52.95 1.34
2.1 0.61 -76.93 13.19 4.57 112.76 -25.29 0.054 -16.23 0.37 -54.81 1.36
2.2 0.61 -80.55 13.10 4.52 109.97 -25.48 0.053 -16.15 0.37 -56.73 1.39
2.3 0.61 -84.18 13.02 4.48 107.22 -25.69 0.052 -16.20 0.36 -58.62 1.42
2.4 0.61 -87.95 12.95 4.44 104.46 -25.88 0.051 -16.12 0.36 -60.36 1.46
2.5 0.60 -91.46 12.87 4.40 101.71 -26.04 0.050 -15.93 0.35 -62.11 1.48
3 0.59 -109.93 12.46 4.20 88.05 -26.89 0.045 -13.42 0.33 -69.84 1.66
3.5 0.58 -128.36 12.02 3.99 74.65 -27.67 0.041 -8.35 0.32 -76.05 1.89
4 0.57 -146.55 11.56 3.79 61.39 -28.07 0.040 -0.44 0.30 -81.51 2.08
4.5 0.56 -164.07 11.10 3.59 48.43 -27.72 0.041 9.10 0.29 -87.17 2.11
5 0.55 179.17 10.60 3.39 35.70 -26.66 0.046 16.13 0.28 -93.37 1.99
5.5 0.55 163.86 10.09 3.19 23.34 -25.28 0.054 19.97 0.26 -101.07 1.81
6 0.55 148.85 9.58 3.01 11.08 -23.76 0.065 20.39 0.25 -111.19 1.62
6.5 0.56 134.84 9.01 2.82 -0.85 -22.33 0.076 17.75 0.24 -124.51 1.48
7 0.57 121.13 8.44 2.64 -12.44 -21.13 0.088 13.58 0.23 -137.46 1.38
7.5 0.58 108.36 7.85 2.47 -23.66 -20.03 0.100 9.01 0.23 -151.87 1.30
8 0.58 95.90 7.25 2.31 -34.68 -19.00 0.112 3.27 0.24 -165.58 1.22

Noise Parameters
Freq Fmin opt opt Rn/Zo Ga
(GHz) (dB) Mag Ang (dB)
0.5 1.46 0.32 10.51 0.37 16.5
0.8 1.49 0.31 21.95 0.35 16.3
0.9 1.50 0.31 28.21 0.34 16.19
1 1.51 0.3 32.89 0.34 16.1
1.1 1.52 0.3 39.85 0.33 16.0
1.5 1.57 0.29 45.05 0.30 15.61
1.8 1.60 0.28 50.05 0.28 15.2
1.9 1.61 0.28 57.75 0.27 15.02
2 1.62 0.27 59.67 0.27 14.9
2.1 1.63 0.27 63.12 0.26 14.8
2.2 1.64 0.26 64.28 0.26 14.65
2.3 1.65 0.26 68.3 0.25 14.58
2.4 1.66 0.25 75.25 0.24 14.48
2.5 1.68 0.25 78.03 0.24 14.39
3 1.73 0.23 94.06 0.21 13.98
3.5 1.78 0.21 121.52 0.18 13.39
4 1.84 0.2 141.87 0.16 12.9
4.5 1.89 0.21 172.98 0.15 12.45
5 1.94 0.24 -169.13 0.14 12
5.5 2.00 0.28 -146.48 0.16 11.59
6 2.05 0.31 -133.04 0.19 11.1

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Package Dimensions Recommended PCB Pad Layout for
Outline 43 Avago’s SC70 4L/SOT-343 Products
SOT-343 (SC70 4-lead) 1.30
1.30 (.051) (0.051)
BSC
1.00
(0.039)

2.00
HE E 0.60 (0.079)
(0.024)

1.15 (.045) BSC 0.9

b1 (0.035)

D 1.15
(0.045)
mm
Dimensions in
(inches)
A A2

A1
b C
L

DIMENSIONS (mm)
SYMBOL MIN. MAX.
E 1.15 1.35
D 1.85 2.25 NOTES:
HE 1.80 2.40 1. All dimensions are in mm.
A 0.80 1.10 2. Dimensions are inclusive of plating.
A2 0.80 1.00 3. Dimensions are exclusive of mold flash & metal burr.
A1 0.00 0.10 4. All specifications comply to EIAJ SC70.
b 0.15 0.40 5. Die is facing up for mold and facing down for trim/form,
b1 0.55 0.70 ie: reverse trim/form.
c 0.10 0.20 6. Package surface to be mirror finish.
L 0.10 0.46

Device Orientation
REEL

4 mm

CARRIER
TAPE
8 mm
42 42 42 42
USER
FEED
DIRECTION
COVER TAPE TOP VIEW END VIEW

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Part Number Ordering Information
No. of
Part Number Devices Container
MGA-52543-TR1G 3000 7” Reel
MGA-52543-TR2G 10000 13” Reel
MGA-52543-BLKG 100 antistatic bag

Tape Dimensions
For Outline 4T
P D P2

P0

F
W
C

D1
t1 (CARRIER TAPE THICKNESS) Tt (COVER TAPE THICKNESS)

10° MAX. K0 10° MAX.

A0 B0

DESCRIPTION SYMBOL SIZE (mm) SIZE (INCHES)

CAVITY LENGTH A0 2.40 ± 0.10 0.094 ± 0.004
WIDTH B0 2.40 ± 0.10 0.094 ± 0.004
DEPTH K0 1.20 ± 0.10 0.047 ± 0.004
PITCH P 4.00 ± 0.10 0.157 ± 0.004
BOTTOM HOLE DIAMETER D1 1.00 + 0.25 0.039 + 0.010
PERFORATION DIAMETER D 1.55 ± 0.10 0.061 + 0.002
PITCH P0 4.00 ± 0.10 0.157 ± 0.004
POSITION E 1.75 ± 0.10 0.069 ± 0.004

CARRIER TAPE WIDTH W 8.00 + 0.30 - 0.10 0.315 + 0.012

THICKNESS t1 0.254 ± 0.02 0.0100 ± 0.0008
COVER TAPE WIDTH C 5.40 ± 0.10 0.205 + 0.004
TAPE THICKNESS Tt 0.062 ± 0.001 0.0025 ± 0.0004
DISTANCE CAVITY TO PERFORATION F 3.50 ± 0.05 0.138 ± 0.002
(WIDTH DIRECTION)
CAVITY TO PERFORATION P2 2.00 ± 0.05 0.079 ± 0.002
(LENGTH DIRECTION)

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