Amplifier, Power, 0.5W 11.5-16.5 GHz MAAPGM0044-DIE 903207 — Preliminary Information Features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 0.5 Watt Saturated Output Power Level Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation MSAG™ Process Proven Manufacturability and Reliability No Airbridges Polyimide Scratch Protection No Hydrogen Poisoning Susceptibility Description The MAAPGM0044-Die is a 3-stage power amplifier with on-chip bias networks. 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. Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™) Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance. M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging. Primary Applications ♦ 14.5-15.35 GHz Point-to-Point Radio ♦ SatCom ♦ Radio Location Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C1, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 8V, IDQ ≈ 210 mA2, Pin = 12 dBm Parameter Symbol Typical Units Bandwidth f 11.5-16.5 GHz Output Power POUT 27 dBm Power Added Efficiency PAE 32 % 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 26 dBm Small Signal Gain G 19 dB Input VSWR VSWR 3.3:1 Output VSWR VSWR 2.5:1 Gate Supply Current IGG <2 mA Drain Supply Current IDD < 300 mA Output Third Order Intercept OTOI 36 dBm 3 Order Intermodulation Distortion Single Carrier Level = 17 dBm IM3 -12 dBm 5th Order Intermodulation Distortion Single Carrier Level = 17 dBm IM5 -34 dBm Noise Figure NF 8 dB Harmonic 2f -25 dBc 3 Harmonic 3f -35 dBc rd 2 nd rd 1. 2. TB = MMIC Base Temperature Adjust VGG between –2.4 and –1.5V to achieve IDQ indicated. 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. Amplifier, Power, 0.5W 11.5-16.5 GHz MAAPGM0044-DIE 903207 — Preliminary Information Maximum Operating Conditions 3 Parameter Symbol Absolute Maximum Units Input Power PIN 17.0 dBm Drain Supply Voltage VDD +12.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -3.0 V Quiescent Drain Current (No RF, 40% Idss) IDQ 330 mA Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) PDISS 2.6 W Junction Temperature TJ 180 °C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to +150 °C 310 °C Die Attach Temperature 3. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. Operation at other than the typical values may result in performance outside the guaranteed limits. Recommended Operating Conditions Min Typ Max Unit Drain Supply Voltage Characteristic Symbol VDD 4.0 8.0 10.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -2.4 -2.0 -1.5 V Input Power PIN 12.0 15.0 dBm Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C Thermal Resistance ΘJC MMIC Base Temperature TB 31.3 °C/W Note 4 °C 4. Maximum MMIC Base Temperature = 150°C — ΘJC* VDD * IDQ Operating Instructions This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To operate the device, follow these steps. 1. Apply VGG = -2 V, VDD= 0 V. 2. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8.0 V. 3. Adjust VGG to set IDQ. 4. Set RF input. 5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn VGG off last. 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. • 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. Amplifier, Power, 0.5W 11.5-16.5 GHz MAAPGM0044-DIE 903207 — Preliminary Information 50 50 50 50 POUT PAE POUT PAE 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 0 4 17.5 5 6 7 8 9 10 Drain Voltage (V) Frequency (GHz) Figure 2. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at fo = 14 GHz. Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V and Pin = 12 dBm. 6 30 40 VDD = 4 VDD = 8 35 VDD = 6 VDD = 10 Gain Input Output 25 5 30 25 20 20 4 15 3 10 2 15 10 5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 3. 1dB Compression Point vs. Drain Voltage 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. 1 5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.5 17.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 4. Small Signal Gain and VSWR vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V. • 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. Amplifier, Power, 0.5W 11.5-16.5 GHz MAAPGM0044-DIE 903207 — Preliminary Information Mechanical Information Chip Size: 2.980 x 1.8030 x 0.075 mm (117 x 71 x 3 mils) 2.980mm. 1.483mm. 0.120mm. 1.803mm. 1.654mm. GND:G VDD GND:G 0.854mm. OUT GN D:G IN 0.854mm. GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G VGG 0 2.823mm. 1.483mm. 0 Chip edge to bond pad dimensions are shown to the center of the bond pad. Figure 5. Die Layout Bond Pad Dimensions Pad Size (μm) Size (mils) RF In and Out 100 x 200 4x8 DC Drain Supply Voltage VDD 200 x 150 8x6 DC Gate Supply Voltage VGG 150 x 150 6x6 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. Amplifier, Power, 0.5W 11.5-16.5 GHz MAAPGM0044-DIE 903207 — Preliminary Information Assembly and Bonding Diagram VDD 0.1 μF 100 pF VDD RFOUT GND:G RFIN GN D:G OUT GND :G IN GND:G GN D:G G ND:G GN D:G GND: G GND: G VGG 100 pF 100 Ω VGG 0.1 μF Figure 6. Recommended operational configuration. Wire bond as shown. Assembly Instructions: Die attach: Use AuSn (80/20) 1-mil. preform solder. Limit time @ 300 °C to less than 5 minutes. Wirebonding: Bond @ 160 °C using standard ball or thermal compression wedge bond techniques. For DC pad connections, use either ball or wedge bonds. For best RF performance, use wedge bonds of shortest length, although ball bonds are also acceptable. Biasing Note: Must apply negative bias to VGG before applying positive bias to VDD to prevent damage to amplifier. 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. • 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.