12.0-16.0 GHz Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1043-QH February 2008 - Rev 06-Feb-08 Features 32 dBm Saturated RF Power 41 dBm Output IP3 Linearity 17 dB Gain Control On-Chip Power Detector 4x4mm Standard QFN Package 100% RF Testing General Description The XP1043-QH is a packaged linear power amplifier that operates over the 12.0-16.0 GHz frequency band. The device provides 20 dB gain and 41 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 0.5um GaAs PHEMT device technology with BCB wafer coating to enhance ruggedness and repeatability of performance. XP1043-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) +10.0V 1500 mA -3V 8.0W +19 dBm -55 to +85 ºC -65 to +150 ºC -40 to MTTF Graph2 (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) P1dB Psat 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. 12.0 -2 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Typ. 20.0 15.0 10.0 55.0 30.0 32.0 41.0 7.0 5.0 -1.0 100 200 400 Max. 16.0 Page 1 of 5 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2008 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. 12.0-16.0 GHz Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1043-QH February 2008 - Rev 06-Feb-08 Power Amplifier Measurements XP1043-QH: Pout (dBm) vs Pin (dBm) at Room Temp. Vd = 7 V, Iq = 700mA XP1043-QH: S-Parameters at Room Temp. Vd=7 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=120 mA, Id3=240 mA 34 24 32 20 S21 30 12 Output Power (dBm) S-Parameters (dB) 16 8 4 0 S22 -4 S11 -8 -12 28 26 24 22 Pout, Freq = 12.5 GHz 20 Pout, Freq = 13.0 GHz Pout, Freq = 13.5 GHz 18 Pout, Freq = 14.0 GHz -16 16 Pout, Freq = 14.5 GHz -20 14 Pout, Freq = 15.0 GHz -24 12 Pout, Freq = 15.5 GHz 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 13.5 14 14.5 15 15.5 16 16.5 17 10 Frequency (GHz) -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Input Power (dBm) XP1043-QH: V_Detect vs Output Power, 12-16 GHz T=25°C (green) and +80°C (red) XP1043-QH: Pout (dBm) vs Pin (dBm) at +85 °C. Vd = 7 V, Iq = 700mA 10000 34 Detector Voltage = Vref - Vdet (mV) 32 Output Power (dBm) 30 28 26 24 Pout, Freq = 12.5 GHz 22 Pout, Freq = 13.0 GHz 20 Pout, Freq = 13.5 GHz 18 Pout, Freq = 14.0 GHz 16 Pout, Freq = 14.5 GHz 14 Pout, Freq = 15.0 GHz 12 Pout, Freq = 15.5 GHz 1000 100 10 10 1 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 -5 0 5 10 Input Power (dBm) XP1043-QH: C/I3 (dBc) vs Pout per Tone (dBm) at Room Temp. Vd=7 V, Id=700 mA. 12.5 to 15.5 GHz 20 25 30 35 XP1043-QH: C/I3 (dBc) vs Pout per Tone (dBm) at at +85 °C. Vd=7 V, Id=700 mA. 12.5 to 15.5 GHz 60 65 55 60 50 55 50 45 45 CI/3 (dBc) 40 CI/3 (dBc) 15 Output Power (dBm) 35 30 25 40 35 30 25 CI3, Freq = 12.5 GHz, Temp = 85 C 20 CI3, Freq = 12.5 GHz, Temp = 35 C 20 CI3, Freq = 13.5 GHz, Temp = 85 C 15 CI3, Freq = 13.5 GHz, Temp = 35 C 15 CI3, Freq = 14.5 GHz, Temp = 85 C 10 CI3, Freq = 14.5 GHz, Temp = 35 C 10 5 CI3, Freq = 15.5 GHz, Temp = 35 C 5 CI3, Freq = 15.5 GHz, Temp = 85 c 0 0 14 15 16 17 18 19 Output Power (dBm per tone) 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Output Power (dBm per tone) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 5 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2008 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. 22 12.0-16.0 GHz Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1043-QH February 2008 - Rev 06-Feb-08 Package Dimensions / Layout Functional Schematic VD3 Pin Designations 19 VD2 20 21 GND VD1 22 23 24 GND GND GND 2 17 GND GND 3 16 GND RF IN 4 15 RF OUT GND 5 14 GND GND 6 13 GND 11 12 VG1 VG2 VG3 10 GND 9 18 8 1 7 GND GND Vdet Vref Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function 1-3 GND Ground 4 RF In RF Input 5-6 GND Ground 7 VG1 Gate 1 Bias 8 VG2 Gate 2 Bias 9 VG3 Gate 3 Bias 10 GND Ground 11 Vdet Pwr Det 12 Vref Pwr Det Reference 13-14 GND Ground 15 RF Out RF Output 16-18 GND Ground 19 VD3 Drain 3 Bias 20 VD2 Drain 2 Bias 21 VD1 Drain 1 Bias 22-24 GND Ground Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Nominal Value ~ -1.0V ~ -1.0V ~ -1.0V 5.0V 5.0V 7.0V, 400 mA 7.0V, 200 mA 7.0V, 100 mA Page 3 of 5 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2008 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. 12.0-16.0 GHz Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1043-QH February 2008 - Rev 06-Feb-08 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing VD1,2,3 at 7.0V with 100, 200, 400mA 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. 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 4 of 5 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2008 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. 12.0-16.0 GHz Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1043-QH February 2008 - Rev 06-Feb-08 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. Ordering Information Part Number for Ordering XP1043-QH-0G00 XP1043-QH-0G0T XP1043-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 XP1043-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 5 of 5 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2008 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.