5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 Features 26 dB Small Signal Gain 39 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Integrated Power Detector 4x4mm QFN Package, RoHS Compliant 100% RF Testing General Description The XP1035-QH is a packaged linear power amplifier that operates over the 5.9-9.5 GHz frequency band. The device provides 26 dB gain and 39 dBm Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) across the band and is offered in an industry standard, fully molded 4x4mm QFN package. The packaged amplifier is comprised of a three stage power amplifier with an integrated, temperature compensated on-chip power detector. The device includes on-chip ESD protection structures and DC by-pass capacitors to ease the implementation and volume assembly of the packaged part. The device is manufactured in GaAs PHEMT device technology with BCB wafer coating to enhance ruggedness and repeatability of performance. The XP1035-QH is well suited for Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Supply Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Supply Current (Id1,2,3) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3) Max Power Dissipation (Pdiss) RF Input Power Operating Temperature (Ta) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Channel Temperature (Tch)2 MSL Level (MSL) +7.2V 600 mA -3V 4.2W +15 dBm -55 to +85 ºC -65 to +165 ºC 150 ºC MSL3 (1) Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage. (2) Channel temperature directly affects a device’s MTTF. Channel temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime. Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC) Parameter Frequency Range (f ) Small Signal Gain (S21) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Reverse Isolation (S12) Psat P1dB OIP3 Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Detector Bias Voltage (Vdet,ref ) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3) Supply Current (Id1) Supply Current (Id2) Supply Current (Id3) Units GHz dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm VDC VDC VDC mA mA mA Min. 5.9 -2 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Typ. 26 13 10 45 29 27.5 39 6 5 -1 70 140 280 Max. 9.5 Page 1 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 Power Amplifier Measurements XP1035-QH: S21 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA 35.0 -5.0 30.0 25.0 -10.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) XP1035-QH: S11 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA 0.0 -15.0 -20.0 15.0 10.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -25.0 20.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C 5.0 0.0 -30.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 5.5 10 6 6.5 7 RF Frequency (GHz) 8.5 9 9.5 10 0.0 0.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -5.0 -10.0 -10.0 S12 (dB) S22 (dB) 8 XP1035-QH: S12 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA XP1035-QH: S22 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA -15.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -20.0 -30.0 -20.0 -40.0 -25.0 -50.0 -60.0 -30.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 RF Frequency (GHz) RF Frequency (GHz) XP1035-QH: OIP3 (dBm) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA XP1035-QH: Psat (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V 45.0 35.0 30.0 40.0 25.0 35.0 Psat (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 7.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 30.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 +25 C -40 C +80 C 5.0 20.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 9 9.5 10 0.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 RF Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 10 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 August 2009 - Rev 29-Aug-09 Power Amplifier Measurements (cont.) XP1035-QH: Pout (dBm) and Gain (dB) vs Pin (dBm) Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C XP1035-QH: C/I3 vs Pout at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C, 10 MHz Span 70.0 60.0 30.0 50.0 25.0 C/I3 (dBm) Pout (dBm) and Gain (dB) 35.0 20.0 15.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 5.0 0.0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10.0 0.0 10 10 Pin (dBm) 12 14 16 18 20 22 Pout (dBm) XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C XP1035-QH: P1dB (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V 10000 35.0 30.0 Detector (mV) P1dB (dBm) 25.0 20.0 15.0 1000 100 10.0 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz +25 C -40 C +80 C 5.0 10 0.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 5 10 7.5 10 12.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 10000 10000 1000 1000 100 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10 12.5 15 Pout (dBm) 17.5 20 22.5 20 22.5 25 100 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10 7.5 17.5 XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +80 C Detector (mV) Detector (mV) XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, -40 C 5 15 Pout (dBm) 25 10 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 Pout (dBm) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 25 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 Package Dimensions / Layout Functional Schematic VD3 Pin Designations 19 VD2 20 VD1 21 GND 22 23 24 GND GND 17 GND GND 3 16 GND RF IN 4 15 RF OUT GND 5 14 GND GND 6 13 GND VG1 VG2 VG3 GND Vref 12 2 11 GND 10 GND 9 18 8 1 7 GND Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function Nominal Value GND Ground 1-3 RF Input 4 RF In 5-6 GND Ground ~ -1.0V 7 VG1 Gate 1 Bias VG2 Gate 2 Bias ~ -1.0V 8 Gate 3 Bias ~ -1.0V 9 VG3 10 GND Ground 5.0V 11 Vref Pwr Det Reference 5.0V 12 Vdet Pwr Det GND Ground 13-14 15 RF Out RF Output Ground 16-18 GND Drain 3 Bias 6.0V, 280 mA 19 VD3 20 VD2 Drain 2 Bias 6.0V, 140 mA 6.0V, 70 mA 21 VD1 Drain 1 Bias GND Ground 22-24 Vdet Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing VD1,2,3 at 5.0V with 70, 140, 280mA respectively. It is recommended to use active bias to keep the currents constant in order to maintain the best performance over temperature. 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 -1.0V. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive drain supply. App Note [2] Board Layout - As shown in the board layout, it is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling caps as close to the bias pins as possible, with additional 10µF decoupling caps. MTTF Graphs XP1035-QH-0G00: MTTF (hours) vs. Package Base Temperature Vdd = 6.0 V, Idd = 500 mA XP1035-QH-0G00: MTTF (hours) vs. Package Base Temperature Vdd = 6.0 V, Idd = 500 mA 1.0E+14 200 1.0E+12 175 1.0E+11 150 Tch max (ºC) MTTF (hours) 1.0E+13 1.0E+10 1.0E+09 1.0E+08 1.0E+07 125 100 75 1.0E+06 50 20 1.0E+05 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Package Base Temp (ºC) 120 Package Base Temp (ºC) XP1035-QH-0G00: Rth vs. Package Base Temperature Vdd = 6.0 V, Idd = 500 mA 24 22 20 Rth (ºC/W) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Package Base Temp (ºC) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 Recommended Layout Recommended Decoupling Capacitors: 100pF 0402, 10µF 0805 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH February 2010 - Rev 17-Feb-10 Handling and Assembly Information 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. Electrostatic Sensitive Device Observe all necessary precautions when handling. Life Support Policy - 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. 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. Typical Reflow Profiles 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. Part Number for Ordering XP1035-QH-0G00 XP1035-QH-0G0T XP1035-QH-EV1 Description Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel XP1035-QH 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 Page 7 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.