MIMIX XX1001-QK

18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and
Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm
March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09
X1001-QK
Features
Integrated Doubler and Power Amplifier
Excellent Saturated Output Stage
+25.0 dBm Output Power
50.0 dBc Fundamental Suppression
General Description
Mimix Broadband's 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz GaAs
doubler integrates a doubler, a buffer amplifier and
4-stage power amplifier. The device provides
better than +25.0 dBm output power and has
excellent fundamental rejection. The device
comes in a 7x7mm QFN package that is RoHS
compliant. This device is well suited for
Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS,
SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Current (Id)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (RF Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
+6.0 VDC
800 mA
+0.3 VDC
TBD
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to MTTF Table1
MTTF Table 1
MSL3
(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Input Frequency Range (fin)
Output Frequency Range (fout)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Fundamental Rejection
RF Input Power (RF Pin)
Output Power at 0.0 dBm Pin (Pout)
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd1) Doubler
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd2) Buffer Amp
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd3,4,5,6) PA
Gate Supply Voltage (Vg1) Doubler
Drain Supply Current (Id1) Doubler
Drain Supply Current (Id2) Buffer
Drain Supply Current (Id3,4,5,6) (Vg=-0.7V Typical) PA
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBc
dBm
dBm
V
V
V
V
mA
mA
mA
Min.
18.0
36.0
-
Typ.
TBD
12.0
50.0
0.0
+26.0
2.5
3.0
4.5
-1.2
<1.0
20
530
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Max.
21.0
42.0
3.0
4.0
5.5
25
600
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18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and
Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm
March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09
X1001-QK
Measured Performance at Nominal Conditions
XX1001-QK, Pout (dBm)
30
Pout (dBm)
25
20
15
Pin = 0 dBm
10
Pin = 3 dBm
Pin = 6 dBm
5
Pin = 9 dBm
0
34
36
38
40
42
44
RF Out [= 2xFin] (GHz)
XX1001-QK, Fundamental Leakage (dBm)
Fundamental Leakage (dBm)
0
Pin = 0 dBm
-5
Pin = 3 dBm
-10
Pin = 6 dBm
-15
Pin = 9 dBm
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
17
18
19
20
21
22
Fin (GHz)
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Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and
Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm
March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09
X1001-QK
Physical Dimensions
(Note: Engineering designator is 20DBL0832)
Functional Schematic
VG2
VD2
VD3
VD4
VD5 VD6
Pin Designations
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
Pin Number
GND
RF IN
GND
1
21
2
20
19
GND
18
RF OUT
5
17
GND
6
16
7
15
3
Buffer
Amp
x2
4
8
PA
9
10
11
12
13
14
VG1
VD1
VG3
VG4
VG5
VG6
3
4
5
9
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
22
23
24
25
26
27
Pin Name
GND
RF IN
GND
VG1
VD1
VG3
VG4
VG5
VG6
GND
RF Out
GND
VD6
VD5
VD4
VD3
VD2
VG2
Pin Function
Ground
RF Input
Ground
Gate bias (doubler)
Drain bias (doubler)
Gate bias (Buffer Amp)
Gate bias (PA)
Gate bias (PA)
Gate bias (PA)
Ground
Output RF
Ground
Drain bias (PA)
Drain bias (PA)
Drain bias (PA)
Drain bias (PA)
Drain bias (Buffer Amp)
Gate bias (PA)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Nominal
Value
Units
-0.7
2.5
-0.5
-1.2
-1.2
-1.2
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
3
-1.2
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
Volts
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18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and
Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm
March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09
X1001-QK
Recommended Layout
Bias Application Schematic
Vd2 (+3V)
1 µF
+
Vd6 (+ 4.5V)
Vd3,4,5 (+ 4.5V)
Vg2 (-0.5V)
1 µF
1 µF
10 nF
10 nF
28
1 µF
+
+
+
10 nF
27 26
25
24
23
10 nF
22
21
1
RF IN
2
20
3
19
XX1001-QK
4
17
6
16
15
7
8
10 nF
9
10
11
12
13
+
1 µF
14
10 nF
10 nF
10 nF
1 µF
RF OUT
18
5
+
Vg1 (-0.7V)
1 µF
1 µF
+
+
Vg3,4,5 (-1.2V)
Vd1 (+2.5V)
Vg6 (-1.2V)
App Note [1] Biasing - Please refer to the application diagram above for recommended biasing information. The table below shows the
recommended drain currents for each stage.
Pin
VD1
VD2
VD3,4,5
VD6
Voltage (V)
2.5
3.0
4.5
4.5
Current (ma)
<1
20
260
270
Comment
Drain Bias (Doubler)
Drain Bias (Buffer Amp)
Drain Bias (PA)
Drain Bias (PA - final stage)
It is possible to bias each stage separately for greater bias control with the following conditions: Id1<1mA, Id2=20mA, Id3=40mA, Id4=70mA,
Id5=150mA, Id6=270mA. It is recommended to use active biasing to keep the currents constant as the RF power and temperature vary; this gives
the most reproducible results. Depending on the supply voltage available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuit may be a single
transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series with the drain supply used to sense the current. The gate of the
pHEMT is controlled to maintain correct drain current and thus drain voltage. The typical gate voltage needed to do this is -0.7V. Typically the gate is
protected with Silicon diodes to limit the applied voltage. Also, make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available
before applying the positive drain supply.
MTTF Tables
MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and assumes an isothermal back-plate.
XX1001-QK, MTTF (yrs) vs. Backplate Temperature (°C)
1.0E+05
MTTF (Years)
1.0E+04
1.0E+03
1.0E+02
1.0E+01
1.0E+00
55
65
75
85
95
Temperature (°C)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and
Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm
March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09
X1001-QK
CAUTION! - Mimix Broadband MMIC Products contain gallium arsenide (GaAs) which can be hazardous to the human body and the
environment. For safety, observe the following procedures:
Do not ingest.
Do not alter the form of this product into a gas, powder, or liquid through burning, crushing, or chemical processing as these
by-products are dangerous to the human body if inhaled, ingested, or swallowed.
Observe government laws and company regulations when discarding this product. This product must be discarded in
accordance with methods specified by applicable hazardous waste procedures.
- Mimix Broadband's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
systems without the express written approval of the President and General Counsel of Mimix Broadband. As used herein: (1) Life
support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain
life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be
reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. (2) A critical component is any component of a life support device or
system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its
safety or effectiveness.
Package Attachment - This packaged product from Mimix Broadband is provided as a rugged surface mount package compatible
with high volume solder installation. The package is a low-cost plastic package. Vacuum tools or other suitable pick and place
equipment may be used to pick and place this part. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder
connection so that good RF, DC and ground connections are maintained. Voids or gaps can eventually lead not only to RF
performance degradation, but reduced reliability and life of the product due to thermal stress.
Reflow Profile
Ramp Up Rate
Activation Time and Temperature
Time Above Melting Point
Max Peak Temperature
Time Within 5 ºC of Peak
Ramp Down Rate
SnPb
3-4 ºC/sec
60-120 sec @ 140-160 ºC
60-150 sec
240 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Pb Free
3-4 ºC/sec
60-180 sec @ 170-200 ºC
60-150 sec
265 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Mimix Lead-Free RoHS Compliant Program - Mimix has an active program in place to meet customer and governmental
requirements for eliminating lead (Pb) and other environmentally hazardous materials from our products. All Mimix RoHS compliant
components are form, fit and functional replacements for their non-RoHS equivalents. Lead plating of our RoHS compliant parts is
100% matte tin (Sn) over copper alloy and is backwards compatible with current standard SnPb low-temperature reflow processes as
well as higher temperature (260°C reflow) “Pb Free” processes.
Ordering Information
XX1001-QK-0N00
XX1001-QK-0N0T
XX1001-QK-EV1
Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in bulk quantity
Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in tape and reel
XX1001-QK evaluation board
Caution: ESD Sensitive
Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging
and testing devices must be observed.
Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
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