24–30 GHz Surface Mount Low Noise Amplifier AA028N1-A2 Patent Pending Features ■ Surface Mount Package ■ 3 dB Noise Figure ■ 17 dB Gain ■ +7 dBm Output Power ■ Single Voltage Operation ■ 100% RF and DC Testing Description The AA028N1-A2 is a broadband millimeterwave low noise amplifier in a rugged surface mount package which is compatible with high-volume solder installation. The amplifier is designed for use in millimeterwave communication and sensor systems as the receiver frontend or as a gain stage when high gain and low noise figure are required. The robust ceramic surface mount package provides excellent electrical performance and a high degree of environmental protection for long-term reliability. A single supply voltage simplifies bias requirements. All amplifiers are screened at the operating frequencies prior to shipment for guaranteed performance. Amplifier is targeted for high-volume millimeterwave applications such as point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless communications systems. Pin Out N/C N/C VD2 RF In RF Out AA028N1-A2 YYWW Orientation Indicated by Missing Castellations N/C N/C VD1 Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD1 = VD2 = 5.5 V) RF Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit BW 24 23–31 30 GHz Small Signal Gain G 15 17 Noise Figure NF 3 Input Return Loss RLI 11 dB Output Return Loss RLO 13 dB Bandwidth Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression P1 dB Temperature Coefficient of Gain dG/dT 5 dB 3.5 dB 7 dBm -0.016 dB/C DC Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Drain Current 1 ID1 20 Drain Current 2 ID2 22 ID1 + ID2 42 Total Drain Current Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 4/00A Max. Unit mA mA 60 mA 1 24–30 GHz Surface Mount Low Noise Amplifier AA028N1-A2 Typical Performance Data (VD1 = VD2 = 5.5 V) 30 0 Gain (dB) Return Loss (dB) S11 -55˚C 25˚C 20 85˚C 10 0 -5 S22 -10 -15 -20 15 20 25 30 35 15 20 30 Frequency (GHz) Gain vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency Absolute Maximum Ratings 6 Characteristic 5 NF (dB) 25 Frequency (GHz) 4 Operating Temperature (TC) -55°C to +90°C Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +150°C Bias Voltage (VD1) 6 VDC Bias Voltage (VD2) 6 VDC Power In (PIN) 3 Value 13 dBm 2 20 25 30 35 Frequency (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Frequency Outline 2X 0.085 (2.16 mm) 0.251 (6.38 mm) 2X 0.044 (1.12 mm) 0.204 (5.18 mm) C L 2X 0.064 (1.63 mm) 8X 0.020 (0.51 mm) C L 2X 0.129 (3.28 mm) 0.056 (1.42 mm) 0.194 (4.93 mm) 2 2X 0.043 (1.09 mm) 0.016 (0.41 mm) 0.241 (6.12 mm) 0.040 (1.02 mm) Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 4/00A 35 24–30 GHz Surface Mount Low Noise Amplifier AA028N1-A2 Typical S-Parameters at 25°C (VD1 = VD2 = 5.5 V) S11 S21 S12 S22 Frequency (GHz) Mag. (dB) 1.0 -0.47 -75.4 -60.44 -96.8 -60.28 -91.0 -0.35 -49.7 3.0 -0.58 -121.1 -55.51 -72.5 -55.25 -74.7 -0.56 -83.1 5.0 -0.45 177.7 -49.34 -90.7 -49.62 -93.0 -0.70 -133.6 7.0 -0.10 120.2 -51.29 -92.9 -50.97 -68.7 -0.46 175.2 8.0 -0.31 90.1 -49.01 122.2 -46.49 -56.3 -0.22 146.3 9.0 -0.38 59.0 -30.62 54.4 -43.75 -69.0 0.00 113.5 10.0 -0.23 27.8 -20.04 -0.5 -43.29 -70.2 -0.03 75.9 11.0 -0.14 -1.8 -12.82 -52.5 -42.50 -74.1 -0.30 35.2 12.0 -0.64 -29.1 -7.26 -111.1 -41.64 -77.0 -1.00 -5.6 13.0 -1.11 -53.3 -2.28 -164.5 -42.06 -81.9 -1.94 -43.6 14.0 -1.49 -74.6 1.50 138.6 -41.44 -84.5 -3.14 -77.1 15.0 -1.74 -93.9 5.12 80.3 -43.11 -78.6 -4.86 -104.5 16.0 -1.89 -111.8 6.95 25.4 -41.86 -70.8 -6.88 -120.9 17.0 -1.92 -128.4 8.47 -25.4 -43.01 -79.1 -7.62 -128.1 18.0 -1.91 -146.3 9.70 -68.4 -47.28 -1.4 -7.47 -139.3 19.0 -1.99 -163.2 11.38 -110.5 -37.74 -14.8 -7.47 -151.3 20.0 -1.97 177.0 13.57 -152.7 -36.12 -25.4 -7.57 -165.8 21.0 -2.37 152.5 16.09 159.4 -33.86 -36.3 -8.15 178.8 22.0 -4.52 123.9 17.74 104.4 -32.91 -47.8 -9.77 163.9 23.0 -8.83 108.6 17.91 49.9 -32.71 -59.3 -11.50 159.8 23.5 -10.89 110.0 17.74 24.9 -32.69 -64.5 -11.67 158.2 24.0 -11.59 114.9 17.40 2.5 -32.73 -70.9 -11.85 155.0 24.5 -11.61 115.6 17.25 -18.8 -33.15 -77.8 -12.00 150.1 25.0 -11.41 110.7 17.23 -39.3 -33.91 -85.0 -12.21 145.2 25.5 -11.25 102.4 17.24 -60.1 -35.26 -89.7 -12.54 139.1 26.0 -11.74 90.2 17.44 -81.3 -36.68 -93.3 -12.92 133.1 26.5 -12.41 75.3 17.47 -102.9 -38.56 -98.3 -13.40 127.8 27.0 -13.23 56.6 17.28 -125.4 -42.06 -103.2 -13.54 120.3 27.5 -14.72 29.4 17.01 -147.7 -49.50 -91.9 -14.51 110.8 28.0 -16.93 -10.5 16.74 -168.6 -50.32 9.8 -16.38 106.0 28.5 -17.11 -65.1 16.49 171.8 -40.99 24.9 -17.35 116.6 29.0 -14.38 -112.0 16.24 154.0 -36.49 21.3 -15.67 123.6 29.5 -11.50 -143.2 15.99 134.4 -33.07 11.8 -13.02 117.3 30.0 -9.26 -166.5 15.69 113.2 -30.62 1.2 -10.80 103.9 30.5 -7.17 172.7 15.51 93.3 -28.84 -10.2 -9.05 85.7 31.0 -5.37 150.8 15.89 73.2 -27.56 -24.1 -7.80 64.8 32.0 -2.78 110.2 15.17 35.7 -28.00 -57.1 -6.76 23.3 33.0 -0.95 70.8 14.93 -1.3 -30.90 -70.2 -6.36 -10.5 34.0 -0.23 27.0 15.58 -48.2 -32.54 -69.9 -6.05 -41.9 35.0 -0.41 -13.6 13.50 -99.0 -34.00 -73.2 -6.45 -68.3 36.0 -1.76 -44.6 9.59 -140.9 -35.92 -70.9 -7.00 -87.8 37.0 -2.87 -69.0 7.12 -172.0 -36.07 -66.6 -7.33 -104.4 38.0 -3.76 -89.4 5.29 160.8 -40.14 -93.7 -7.62 -118.2 39.0 -4.42 -107.6 3.60 132.5 -44.38 42.8 -7.78 -131.0 40.0 -4.55 -111.8 3.01 125.0 -39.91 36.2 -7.85 -134.3 Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 4/00A Ang. (Deg.) 3 24–30 GHz Surface Mount Low Noise Amplifier AA028N1-A2 “Alpha Two” Surface Mount Package Handling and Mounting Millimeterwave components require careful mounting design to maintain optimal performance. The Alpha Two surface mount package (patent pending) provides a rugged and repeatable electrical connection using standard solder techniques. DC Connections 64 Via Holes RF In RF Out Handling The Alpha Two surface mount package is very rugged. However, due to ceramic’s brittle nature, one should exercise care when handling with metal tools. Do not apply heavy pressure to the lid. Vacuum tools may be used to pick and place this part. Only personnel trained in both ESD precautions and handling precautions should be allowed to handle these packages. Package Construction The Alpha Two surface mount package consists of a base and a lid. The package base is ceramic with filled vias and plated castellations. The package lid is unplated alumina. The lid seal is epoxy. Mounting Design DC Connections Footprint Geometry for Alpha Two Surface Mount Package Mounting the Package The Alpha Two surface mount package is compatible with high-volume surface mount installation using solder. RF and DC connections are accomplished with metallized edge castellations that hold solder fillets. Ground connections are accomplished by both metallized edge castellations and filled vias to the bottom of the package. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder so that a good RF, DC, and ground contact is maintained. The Alpha Two surface mount package is installed on top of a printed circuit board on a specially designed footprint. Mounting footprint geometry will be supplied by Alpha Industries in electronic formats or paper drawing. DC Lines RF In Printed Ccircuit Board Rogers 4003 0.008" (0.20 mm) Thick Solder Fillets RF Out Electrically & Thermally Conductive Ground Plane Alpha Two Surface Mount Package Installation 4 Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 4/00A