5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10 Features 20 dB Gain 11 dBm P1dB 3x3 QFN Package Single Power Supply 5-7 V, 90 mA Self Bias On-Chip ESD Protection Circuit Description Mimix Broadband’s 3 stage 5.0 to 14.0 GHz driver amplifier is packaged in surface mount 3x3 QFN package. The device is a self-biased, single supply design with 20 dB gain and 11 dBm P1dB. This MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s optical pHEMT process. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage RF Input Power Storage Temperature (Tstg) Junction Temperature Operating Temperature Units GHz dB Frequency Range Gain Input Return Loss Output P1dB Output IP3 Supply Voltage Current +10 dBm -55 ºC to +125 ºC 175 ºC -40 ºC to +85ºC Operating this device beyond any of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Electrical Characteristics (T=25ºC) Parameter +8 V dBm dBm V mA Min. 5 - Typ. 20 -12 11 22 5 90 Max. 14 7 120 Typical 9 11 18.5 18.5 -17 -20 -11 -11 10 10 22.0 20.0 13 18.5 -10 -9 10 21.0 Typical Parameters (6V, 90 mA) Parameter Frequency Gain IP Return Loss Op Return Loss P1dB OIP3 5 20.5 -15 -14.5 13 24.0 7 20.5 -15 -15 13 24.0 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com 14 20 -8 -9 11.5 20.5 Page 1 of 6 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. 5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10 Driver Amplifier Measurements CMM0511-QT, Small Signal, 6V, 102mA CMM0511-QT Gain Vs Frequency Vs Voltage S21 S11 S12 S22 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 26 24 20 S21 (dB) S21 (dB) 22 18 16 S21 (4V) 14 S21 (5V) S21 (6V) 12 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 10 20 4 6 8 10 Frequency (GHz) 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 S11 (4V) S11 (5V) S11 (6V) 6 8 10 16 12 14 16 S22 (4V) S22 (5V) S22 (6V) 4 6 8 Frequency (GHz) 10 12 14 16 Frequency (GHz) CMM0511-QT Pout Vs Pin CMM0511-QT Vd = 5V, 90mA 20 20 18 18 5GHz 16 16 7GHz 14 14 9GHz 12 11GHz 10 13GHz 8 14GHz Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) 14 CMM0511-QT Output Return Loss Vs Frequency Vs Voltage S11 (dB) S11 (dB) CMM0511-QT Input Return Loss Vs Frequency Vs Voltage 4 12 Frequency (GHz) 12 10 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 Psat 0 0 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 Pin (dBm) -8 -6 -4 -2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 6 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. 15 5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10 Driver Amplifier Measurements (cont.) Gain Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 5V, 90mA 25 25 Gain @ 25degC 24 Gain @ -40degC 23 Gain @ 80degC 22 Gain @ 25degC 24 Gain @ -40degC 23 Gain @ 80degC 22 21 Gain (dB) Gain (dB) Gain Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 6V, 90mA 20 19 21 20 19 18 18 17 17 16 16 15 15 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4 5 6 7 8 Frequency (GHz) P1dB @ -40degC P1dB @ 80degC Pout (dBm) Pout (dBm) P1dB @ 25degC 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 15 13 P1dB @ -40degC 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 OIP3 Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 6V, 90mA OIP3 @ -40degC OIP3 @ 80degC 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) 15 P1dB @ 80degC OIP3 Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 5V, 90mA 6 14 P1dB @ 25degC 4 OIP3 @ 25degC 5 12 Frequency (GHz) 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 4 11 Frequency (GHz) OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 4 10 P1dB Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 6V, 90mA P1dB Vs Frequency Vs Temperature 5V, 90mA 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 9 Frequency (GHz) 12 13 14 15 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 15 OIP3 @ 25degC OIP3 @ -40degC OIP3 @ 80degC 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 6 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. 15 5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10 Evaluation Board Layout Package Pin-out Table Pin Designator 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9, 11,12,14,15,16 3 10 13 Description NC RF Input RF Output Vd C1 = 1000pF C2 = 1µF We recommend to ground all non-connected pins and to have as many via holes as possible under the ground paddle. Evaluation Board Schematic Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 6 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. 5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10 Package Outline and Assembly Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 6 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. 5.0-14.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Packaged Driver Amplifier CMM0511-QT March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-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 byproducts 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. 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 Factory Automation and Identification Mimix Designator Package Type -QT QFN (3x3mm) Component Orientation: Number of leads offered W Tape Width P1 Component Pitch P0 Hole Pitch Reel Diameter Units per Reel 16 12mm 8mm 4mm 329mm (13in) 2000 Parts are to be oriented with the PIN 1 closest to the tape's round sprocket holes on the tape’s trailing edge. Note: Tape and Reel packaging is ordered with a -000T suffix. Package is available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels. Minimum order quantities should be discussed with your local sales representative. 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 CMM0511-QT-0G00 CMM0511-QT-0G0T PB-CMM0511-QT-0000 Description Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 3x3 16L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 3x3 16L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel CMM0511-QT 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 6 of 6 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.