MIMIX XP1013

17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
Features
Chip Device Layout
Excellent Saturated Output Stage
Competitive RF/DC Bias Pin for Pin Replacement
20.0 dB Small Signal Gain
+24.0 dBm Saturated Output Power
100% On-Wafer RF, DC and Output Power Testing
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s three stage 17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs
MMIC power amplifier has a small signal gain of 20.0
dB with a +24.0 dBm saturated output power. This
MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.15 µm GaAs PHEMT
device model technology, and is based upon electron
beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and
uniformity. The chip has surface passivation to protect
and provide a rugged part with backside via holes
and gold metallization to allow either a conductive
epoxy or eutectic solder die attach process. This
device is well suited for Millimeter-wave Point-toPoint Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Current (Id)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+9.0 VDC
650 mA
+0.3 VDC
+5.0 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to MTTF Table1
MTTF Table 1
(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
Frequency Range (f )
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Small Signal Gain (S21)
Gain Flatness (∆S21)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)
Supply Current (Id) (Vd=6.0V, Vg=-0.7V Typical)
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
VDC
VDC
mA
Min.
17.0
-1.0
-
Typ.
10.0
10.0
20.0
+/-2.0
50.0
+24.0
+6.0
-0.7
320
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Max.
26.0
+8.0
0.0
480
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
Power Amplifier Measurements
S21
30
S12
-40
20
-60
0
-80
-20
-100
DB(|S[2,1]|)
All Sources
-40
0.045
10
20
30
Frequency (GHz)
DB(|S[1,2]|)
All Sources
40
-120
0.045
50
S11
0
20
30
Frequency (GHz)
40
50
S22
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
DB(|S[1,1]|)
All Sources
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
0.045
10
10
20
30
Frequency (GHz)
40
50
-25
0.045
DB(|S[2,2]|)
All Sources
10
20
30
Frequency (GHz)
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40
50
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
Power Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
0289_R4C2 (Vd1 = 6.0V, Id1 = 50mA, Vd2 = 6.0V, Id2 = 90mA, Vd3 = 6.0V, Id3 =
180mA): Pout vs. freq
0289_R3C4 (Vd1 = 6.0V, Id1 = 50mA, Vd2 = 6.0V, Id2 = 90mA, Vd3 = 6.0V, Id3 =
180mA): Pout vs. freq
26
26
25
25
24
24
23
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1730_-8dBm.pin
Pout (dBm)
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1735_-2dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1736_0dBm.pin
18
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1738_2dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1739_4dBm.pin
17
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_0957_-8dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1000_-6dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1001_-4dBm.pin
20
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1733_-4dBm.pin
19
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_0954_-10dBm.pin
21
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1732_-6dBm.pin
20
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_0952_-12dBm.pin
22
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1728_-10dBm.pin
21
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1740_6dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1003_-2dBm.pin
19
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1005_0dBm.pin
18
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1030_2dBm.pin
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1032_4dBm.pin
17
16
16
15
15
14
14
, MeasFile=4_0289_R3C4_25082003_1034_6dBm.pin
13
13
12
12
11
11
10
10
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
16
25
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
freq (GHz)
freq (GHz)
0289: Pout vs. freq, Pin = 0dBm
0289: Pout vs. freq
Pin = 0dBm
28
28
26
26
24
24
22
22
20
Pout (dBm)
Pout (dBm)
Pout (dBm)
23
, MeasFile=4_0289_R4C2_22082003_1726_-12dBm.pin
22
18
20
18
16
16
14
14
12
12
10
10
17
18
19
20
21
22
freq (GHz)
23
24
25
26
27
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
freq (GHz)
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
Mechanical Drawing
1.207
(0.048)
1.539
(0.061)
2.405
(0.095)
2
3
4
1.145
(0.045)
0.549
(0.022)
1
0.490
(0.019)
5
8
7
6
0.431
(0.017)
0.808
(0.032)
1.478
(0.058)
0.0
0.0
2.550
(0.100)
(Note: Engineering designator is 20MPA0289)
Units: millimeters (inches) Bond pad dimensions are shown to center of bond pad.
Thickness: 0.110 +/- 0.010 (0.0043 +/- 0.0004), Backside is ground, Bond Pad/Backside Metallization: Gold
All DC Bond Pads are 0.100 x 0.100 (0.004 x 0.004). All RF Bond Pads are 0.100 x 0.200 (0.004 x 0.008)
Bond pad centers are approximately 0.109 (0.004) from the edge of the chip.
Dicing tolerance: +/- 0.005 (+/- 0.0002). Approximate weight: 1.807 mg.
Bond Pad #1 (RF In)
Bond Pad #2 (Vd1)
Bond Pad #3 (Vd2)
Bond Pad #4 (Vd3)
Bond Pad #5 (RF Out)
Bond Pad #6 (Vg3)
Bond Pad #7 (Vg2)
Bond Pad #8 (Vg1)
Bias Arrangement
Vd1,2,3
Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2]
Vd1,2,3
2
RF In
4
3
1
5
RF Out
RF In
8
7
RF Out
6
Vg1,2,3
Vg1,2,3
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
App Note [1] Biasing - It is recommended to separately bias each amplifier stage Vd1 through Vd3 at Vd(1,2,3)=6.0V with Id1=47mA,
Id2=90mA and Id3=180mA. Separate biasing is recommended if the amplifier is to be used at high levels of saturation, where gate
rectification will alter the effective gate control voltage. For non-critical applications it is possible to parallel all stages and adjust the
common gate voltage for a total drain current Id(total)=320 mA. It is also 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.
App Note [2] Bias Arrangement -
For Parallel Stage Bias (Recommended for general applications) -- The same as Individual Stage Bias but all the drain or gate pad DC
bypass capacitors (~1000-2200 pF) can be combined. Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended to all DC or
combination (if gate or drains are tied together) of DC bias pads.
For Individual Stage Bias (Recommended for saturated applications) -- Each DC pad (Vd1, 2, 3 and Vg1, 2, 3) needs to have DC bypass
capacitance (~1000-2200 pF) as close to the device as possible. Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended.
MTTF Tables
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry.
Backplate
Temperature
Channel
Temperature
Rth
MTTF Hours
FITs
55 deg Celsius
176.3 deg Celsius
63.8° C/W
9.79E+06
1.02E+02
75 deg Celsius
204.0 deg Celsius
67.8° C/W
9.32E+05
1.07E+03
95 deg Celsius
231.1 deg Celsius
71.6° C/W
1.21E+05
8.30E+03
Bias Conditions: Vd1=Vd2=Vd3=6.0V, Id1=47 mA, Id2=90 mA, Id3=180 mA
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
Device Schematic
Vd2
Vd1
R=4.4
R=8.0
R=2.0
R=16.0
RFout
RFin
R=30.0
R=30.0
R=30.0
Vg1
R=20.0
R=20.0
R=20.0
Vg2
Vg3
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17.0-26.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
P1013
May 2005 - Rev 05-May-05
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.
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.
ESD - Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) devices are susceptible to electrostatic and mechanical damage. Die are supplied
in antistatic containers, which should be opened in cleanroom conditions at an appropriately grounded antistatic workstation. Devices need careful handling using correctly designed collets, vacuum pickups or, with care,
sharp tweezers.
Die Attachment - GaAs Products from Mimix Broadband are 0.100 mm (0.004") thick and have vias through to the
backside to enable grounding to the circuit. Microstrip substrates should be brought as close to the die as
possible. The mounting surface should be clean and flat. If using conductive epoxy, recommended epoxies are
Ablestick 84-1LMI or 84-1LMIT cured in a nitrogen atmosphere per manufacturer's cure schedule. Apply epoxy
sparingly to avoid getting any on to the top surface of the die. An epoxy fillet should be visible around the total
die periphery. If eutectic mounting is preferred, then a fluxless gold-tin (AuSn) preform, approximately 0.001 2
thick, placed between the die and the attachment surface should be used. A die bonder that utilizes a heated
collet and provides scrubbing action to ensure total wetting to prevent void formation in a nitrogen atmosphere
is recommended. The gold-tin eutectic (80% Au 20% Sn) has a melting point of approximately 280 C (Note: Gold
Germanium should be avoided). The work station temperature should be 310 C +- 10 C. Exposure to these
extreme temperatures should be kept to minimum. The collet should be heated, and the die pre-heated to avoid
excessive thermal shock. Avoidance of air bridges and force impact are critical during placement.
Wire Bonding - Windows in the surface passivation above the bond pads are provided to allow wire bonding to
the die's gold bond pads. The recommended wire bonding procedure uses 0.076 mm x 0.013 mm (0.003" x
0.0005") 99.99% pure gold ribbon with 0.5-2% elongation to minimize RF port bond inductance. Gold 0.025 mm
(0.001") diameter wedge or ball bonds are acceptable for DC Bias connections. Aluminum wire should be
avoided. Thermo-compression bonding is recommended though thermosonic bonding may be used providing
the ultrasonic content of the bond is minimized. Bond force, time and ultrasonics are all critical parameters.
Bonds should be made from the bond pads on the die to the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short
as possible.
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