25–31 GHz Surface Mount Amplifier AA028P2-A2 Patent Pending Features ■ Surface Mount Package ■ 13 dB Gain ■ +16 dBm Output Power ■ Single Voltage Operation ■ 100% RF and DC Testing Description The AA028P2-A2 is a broadband millimeterwave driver 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 a gain stage in the receiver, transmitter, or LO chain when high gain and linearity 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 VD RF In RF Out AA028P2-A2 YYWW Orientation Indicated by Missing Castellations Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD = 5.5 V) RF Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit BW 25 24–32 31 GHz Small Signal Gain G 11 13 dB Input Return Loss RLI 7 dB Output Return Loss RLO 9 dB Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression P1 dB 16 dBm Temperature Coefficient of Gain dG/dT -0.025 dB/C Bandwidth 14 DC Parameter Symbol Drain Current ID Min. Typ. Max. Unit 70 110 mA Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 5/00A 1 25–31 GHz Surface Mount Amplifier AA028P2-A2 Typical Performance Data (VD = 5.5 V) 0 Return Loss (dB) 20 Gain (dB) 15 10 5 -10 -15 20 25 30 35 20 25 30 35 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Gain vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency 20 20 +25˚C -55˚C 18 15 Gain (dB) P1 dB (dBm) -5 S11 0 16 14 10 +85˚C 5 12 0 10 25 27 29 31 27 29 31 Frequency (GHz) Output Power vs. Frequency Gain vs. Frequency Absolute Maximum Ratings 2X 0.085 (2.16 mm) 0.251 (6.38 mm) 2X 0.044 (1.12 mm) 0.204 (5.18 mm) Characteristic 2X 0.043 (1.09 mm) Value Operating Temperature (TC) -55°C to +90°C Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +150°C Bias Voltage (VD1) C L 2X 0.064 (1.63 mm) Power In (PIN) 7 VDC 13 dBm 8X 0.020 (0.51 mm) C L 2X 0.129 (3.28 mm) 0.056 (1.42 mm) 0.194 (4.93 mm) 25 Frequency (GHz) Outline 2 S22 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. 5/00A 25–31 GHz Surface Mount Amplifier AA028P2-A2 Typical S-Parameters at 25°C (VD = 5.5 V) S11 S21 Frequency (GHz) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) 1 -1.8891 3 -2.4345 5 S12 Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) -125.3600 -43.2540 164.3700 -58.670 175.9900 -35.7840 90.2530 -53.792 -2.8771 99.7540 -29.3650 -42.4260 -66.955 7 -3.2392 27.9020 -25.1380 -138.9600 S22 Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) -88.492 -1.12620 -126.7000 -88.848 -3.10970 154.1000 60.394 -3.45190 -165.7400 -45.067 -77.408 -5.02160 128.2200 55.1550 9 -3.5435 -34.6070 -45.0210 28.5080 -46.099 -69.574 0.11855 11 -3.7858 -83.1640 -44.3000 -80.0050 -41.912 -87.216 -0.33998 -9.6574 13 -4.0416 -122.2800 -42.2600 -73.9500 -46.329 -78.549 -1.22410 -58.8080 15 -4.6036 -159.9000 -32.2730 -110.7900 -43.375 -51.890 -1.80850 -96.3240 17 -6.7582 150.4900 -18.7250 171.5900 -42.826 -60.249 -1.97470 -127.2700 18 -10.4750 109.0100 -11.1660 129.3600 -41.750 -24.941 -1.96860 -142.4000 19 -16.9020 18.9510 -4.4860 77.5880 -37.305 -29.700 -1.81710 -158.8000 20 -11.8620 -131.0900 0.8482 44.5160 -40.473 -57.605 -1.78800 84.9140 21 -10.0930 142.7400 8.3172 -45.1180 -36.456 -119.280 -4.31700 38.4980 22 -8.7935 97.3620 9.4482 -120.5400 -35.487 165.880 -6.84150 3.4238 23 -6.4440 48.8610 9.9504 178.0300 -35.753 105.470 -9.76340 -40.7050 24 -5.5792 -1.6998 10.7623 121.8400 -35.559 42.297 -19.81200 -92.3350 25 -5.6318 -51.0240 11.7960 66.6550 -35.363 -19.760 -14.91000 27.3380 26 -6.2769 -100.3300 12.1690 4.0189 -34.294 -71.223 -7.86290 -34.2280 27 -8.1182 -152.0100 13.1640 -52.5350 -33.817 -128.310 -7.12030 -95.0830 28 -12.4100 161.5400 12.0730 -115.5400 -32.020 178.760 -10.03700 -142.3600 29 -17.1150 147.2600 12.4960 -170.9200 -31.971 121.260 -13.45400 -158.0600 30 -15.6470 120.7500 12.3430 128.7300 -32.153 69.648 -12.44600 -174.4100 31 -16.9560 37.1260 13.3830 62.0720 -30.995 12.728 -14.62300 156.8700 32 -10.9470 -164.3900 13.4400 -40.9440 -30.749 -79.782 -7.19450 -176.2900 33 -7.8258 88.1560 3.2386 -136.7100 -38.601 -171.040 -2.69680 111.5000 34 -7.3537 28.4740 -7.9820 168.9300 -41.455 151.590 -1.89540 56.9890 35 -6.5525 -19.3420 -15.7300 129.1800 -38.996 95.603 -1.47920 6.1703 36 -5.6230 -65.3560 -25.1300 97.3710 -38.487 56.350 -1.16540 -44.0600 38 -3.7803 -160.9200 -31.5360 4.8599 -33.430 -18.492 -0.98473 -148.8900 40 -2.2359 96.8240 -25.9250 -110.9000 -28.181 -125.890 -1.47240 101.8500 Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 5/00A 3 25–31 GHz Surface Mount Amplifier AA028P2-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. 5/00A