RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet Features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1 Watt Saturated Output Power Level Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation MSAG™ Process 5x5 mm 20 Lead MLP Package YYWW AP042G XXXX MACOM Description The MAAP-000042-PKG0003 is a 3-stage 1 W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks in a 20 lead MLP package, allowing easy assembly. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output. It can be used as a power amplifier stage or as a driver stage in high power applications. Each device is 100% RF tested to ensure performance compliance. The part is fabricated using M/A-COM’s GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™) Process. Primary Applications ♦ Point-to-Point Radio 13 and 15 GHz Bands ♦ SatCom ♦ Radio Communications ◊ Also Available in: SAMPLE BOARDS Description Die Plastic Package Part Number MAAPGM0042-DIE MAAP-000042-SMB003 Electrical Characteristics: TC = 30°C1, Z0 = 50Ω, VDD = 8V, IDQ = 470mA2, Pin = 14dBm, RG = 150Ω Parameter Symbol Typical Units Bandwidth f 12-16 GHz Output Power POUT 30 dBm 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 29 dBm Small Signal Gain G 20 dB Power Added Efficiency PAE 25 % Input VSWR VSWR 2.8:1 — Output VSWR VSWR 1.9:1 — Gate Supply Current IGG <5 mA Drain Supply Current, under RF Drive IDD < 0.6 A Output Third Order Intercept OTOI 38 dBm 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 19 dBm IM3 -21 dBm 1. TC = Case Temperature 2. Adjust VGG between –2.6 to-1.3 to achieve indicated IDQ. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet Maximum Ratings3 Parameter Symbol Absolute Maximum Units Input Power PIN 19.0 dBm Drain Supply Voltage VDD +12.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -3.0 V Quiescent Drain Current (No RF) IDQ 740 mA Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) PDISS 7.4 W Junction Temperature TJ 170 °C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to +150 °C 3. Operation beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the part. Recommended Operating Conditions4 Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit 8.0 10.0 V Drain Supply Voltage VDD 6.0 Gate Supply Voltage VGG -2.6 -2.0 -1.3 V Input Power PIN 14.0 17.0 dBm Thermal Resistance ΘJC 23 Package Base Temperature TB °C/W Note 5 °C 4. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. 5. Maximum Package Base Temperature = 170°C — ΘJC* VDD * IDQ Power Derating Curve, Quiescent (No RF) 10 Operating Instructions This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To operate the device, follow these steps. Apply VGG = -2.7 V, VDD= 0 V. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8 V. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (approxmately @ –2 V). Set RF input. 5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn gate voltage off last. 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. Peak Power Dissipation, Pdiss (Watts) 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Maximum Case Temperature (°C) • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet 40 30 6 6V 38 6V 8V 10V 8V 36 Small Signal Gain 25 10V 5 30 28 20 4 VSWR 32 Gain (dB) P1dB (dBm) 34 15 3 Input VSWR 26 24 10 2 22 Output VSWR 20 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 5 12.0 16.5 12.5 13.0 13.5 Frequency (GHz) 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 2. Small Signal Gain and Input & Output VSWR vs. Frequency and Drain Voltage at IDQ = 470mA Figure 1. 1 dB Compression Point vs. Frequency and Drain Voltage at IDQ = 470mA 50 40 6V 6V 45 8V 8V 40 10V 34 35 32 30 PAE (%) Output Power (dBm) 36 30 25 28 20 26 15 24 10 22 5 20 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 10V 0 11.5 16.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Figure 3. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency and Drain Voltage at IDQ = 470mA Figure 4. Saturated Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency and Drain Voltage at IDQ = 470mA 40 16.5 36 -30ºC 30ºC 90ºC 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 16.0 1.0 SSG 34 SSG (dB), POUT (dBm), PAE (%), IDS (A) 38 16.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 5. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency and Case Temperature at VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. POUT PAE IDS 0.9 32 0.8 30 0.7 28 0.6 26 0.5 24 0.4 22 0.3 20 0.2 18 0.1 16 -30.0 -18.0 -6.0 6.0 18.0 30.0 42.0 54.0 66.0 78.0 0.0 90.0 Case Temperature (ºC) Figure 6. Small Signal Gain & Saturated Output Power, Power Added Efficiency and Drain Current vs. Case Temperature at 14 GHz, VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. IDS (A) 38 Output Power (dBm) 1 16.5 16.0 RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet 34 26 32 24 30 22 20 26 Gain (dB) VD = 6V Output Power (dBm) 28 24 22 20 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 16 14 8 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Input Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) Figure 7. Output Power vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 8. Gain vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ = 470mA 34 26 32 24 30 22 28 30 32 34 30 32 34 30 32 34 20 26 Gain (dB) VD = 8V 12 GHz 14GHz 16 GHz 6 -6 Output Power (dBm) 14 10 12 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 18 14 12 GHz 14GHz 16 GHz 10 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 16 8 12 6 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Input Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) Figure 9. Output Power vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 10. Gain vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA 34 26 32 24 30 22 28 20 26 Gain (dB) Output Power (dBm) 16 12 18 VD = 10V 18 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 18 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 16 14 12 GHz 14GHz 16 GHz 10 8 12 6 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Input Power (dBm) Output Power (dBm) Figure 11. Output Power vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 12. Gain vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ = 470mA 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet 1.0 30 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 0.9 25 0.8 0.7 IDS (%) 0.6 PAE (%) VD = 6V 20 15 0.5 0.4 10 0.3 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 5 0.2 0.1 0.0 0 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 -6 18 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm) Figure 13. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 14. Drain Current vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ = 470mA 30 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 0.9 0.8 0.7 20 IDS (A) PAE (%) 0.6 15 0.5 0.4 10 0.3 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 5 0.2 0.1 0 0.0 -6 -4 -2 1 3 5 7 9 11 14 16 18 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm) Figure 15. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 16. Drain Current vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ = 470mA 30 16 18 20 1.0 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 0.9 25 0.8 0.7 20 IDS (A) 0.6 PAE (%) VD = 10V 18 1.0 25 VD = 8V 16 15 0.5 0.4 10 0.3 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 5 0.2 0.1 0 0.0 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm) Figure 17. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ = 470mA Figure 18. Drain Current vs. Input Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ = 470mA 5 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. 18 20 • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 22 RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet 45 100 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 43 80 39 70 37 60 IM3 (dBc) TOI (dBm) VD = 6V 41 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 90 35 33 50 40 31 30 29 20 27 10 25 0 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 8 10 12 Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) Figure 19. Third Order Intercept vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ =470mA 20 22 24 26 28 30 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 90 80 39 70 37 60 IM3 (dBc) TOI (dBm) 41 VD = 8V 18 100 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 43 35 33 50 40 31 30 29 20 27 10 0 25 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 8 30 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) Figure 22. Third Order Intermod vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ =470mA Figure 21. Third Order Intercept vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 8V and IDQ =470mA 45 100 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 43 41 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 90 80 39 70 37 60 IM3 (dBc) TOI (dBm) 16 Figure 20. Third Order Intermod vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 6V and IDQ =470mA 45 VD = 10V 14 Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) 35 33 50 40 31 30 29 20 27 10 25 0 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) Figure 23. Third Order Intercept vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ =470mA 6 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. 30 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 Fundamental Output Power - Single Carrier (dBm) Figure 24. Third Order Intermod vs. Output Power and Frequency at VD = 10V and IDQ =470mA • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 30 RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet 50 60 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 48 50 44 45 42 40 IM3 (dBc) TOI (dBm) 46 12 GHz 14 GHz 16 GHz 55 40 38 35 30 36 25 34 20 32 15 30 10 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Case Temperature (ºC) Case Temperature (ºC) Figure 25. Third Order Intercept vs. Case Temperature and Frequency at Single Carrier Output Power Level = 19 dBm, VD = 10V and IDQ =470mA Figure 26. Third Order Intermod vs. Case Temperature and Frequency at Single Carrier Output Power Level = 19 dBm, VD = 10V and IDQ =470mA 7 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. 90 RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet Figure 27. 5x5 mm 20-Lead MLP. VDD As close to the package as possible 100pF 0.1μF YYWW AP042G XXXX MACOM VGG 200 Ω 0.1μF 100pF As close to the package as possible Figure 28. Recommended Bias Configuration. Note: The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and dc ground for proper electrical and thermal operation. Refer to M/A-COM Application Note Surface Mounting Instructions for PQFN Packages #S2083* for assembly guidelines. Additional Precaution: All parts must receive a bake-out of 125ºC for 24 hours prior to any solder reflow operation. 8 *Application Notes can be found by going to the Site Search Page of M/A-COM’s web page (http://www.macom.com/Application%20Notes/ index.htm) and searching for the required Application Note. M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. RoHS Compliant MAAP-000042-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1W, X/Ku-Band 12-16 GHz Rev A Preliminary Datasheet (Twisted Pair) VDD GND YYWW AP042G XXXX MACOM (Twisted Pair) GND VGG 150Ω If the power supplies (VGG, VDD) are more then 12" from the Device Under Test, then additional decoupling capacitors may be required. Figure 29. Demonstration Board PN MAAP-000042-SMB003 (available upon request). 9 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the 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. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.