MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
Functional Schematic
Features
Integrates Image Reject (Balanced) Mixer, LO
Buffer, LO Doubler, and RF Buffer
11 dB Conversion Gain
30 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (OIP3)
-15 dBm (2) LO Leakage (@ RF Port)
Variable Gain with Adjustable Bias
Lead-Free 6 mm Laminate Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
Description
The MAUC-010515 is an integrated USB
up-converter that has a typical conversion gain of
11 dB, and an image rejection of greater than
15 dBc. The device includes a LO doubler and
buffer, and can be tuned to give 2LO leakage of
less than -15 dBm. Variable gain can be achieved
by adjusting the bias, with turn-down trajectories
optimized to maintain linearity and 2LO leakage
over the gain control range. At full gain, an OIP3 of
30 dBm is typical. It is ideally suited for 42 GHz
band point-to-point radios.
Pin Configuration 1
Each device is 100% RF tested to ensure
performance compliance. The part is fabricated
using an efficient pHEMT process.
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
MAUC-010515-000000
Bulk Quantity
MAUC-010515-TR0200
200 Piece Reel
MAUC-010515-TR0500
500 Piece Reel
MAUC-010515-001SMB
Sample Evaluation Board
Pin No.
Function
1
LO
2
VG3
3
VD3
4
VG1
5
VD1
6
VG2
7
VD2
8
RF
9
VG4
10
I* Input
11
I Input
12
Q Input
13
Q* Input
1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
Electrical Specifications: RF Freq: 40.5 - 43.5 GHz, LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm,
VD = 4 V, ID1 = ID2 = 90 mA, ID3 = 120 mA, TA = 25°C
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
GHz
18.5
-
21.75
Frequency Range (IF)
GHz
DC
-
3.5
LO Input Power (Plo)
dBm
0
-
8
Conversion Gain
dB
8
11
16
Image Rejection
dBc
-
22
-
Output IP3
dBm
25
30
-
Spurious (2xLO) [tuned]
dBm
-
-40
-
Spurious (1xLO)
dBm
-
-57
-
Noise Figure
dB
-
19
-
Input Return Loss (IF port)
dB
-
12
-
Output Return Loss (RF Port)
dB
-
8
-
LO Return Loss
dB
-
15
-
Current (ID1 + ID2 + ID3)
mA
-
300
400
Gate Voltage (VG4)
V
-
-3
-
Gate Current (IG4)
mA
-
4
-
Frequency Range (LO)
2
3
2. LO frequency range limits the performance characteristics to USB only.
3. Adjust VG1, VG2, VG3 between -1.0 and -0.1 V to achieve specified current. Typical 300 mA = 90 (ID1) + 90 (ID2) + 120 (ID3)
Absolute Maximum Ratings 4,5,6
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
Drain Voltage
4.3 V
Gate Bias Voltage (VG1,2,3)
-1.5 V < VG < 0 V
Gate Bias Voltage (VG4)
-4.0 V < VG < 0 V
Input Power
10 dBm
LO Input Power
13 dBm
Storage Temperature
-55°C to +150°C
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Junction Temperature
2
7
+150°C
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
Human Body Model Class 1B and Machine Model
Class B devices.
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
6. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150 °C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
7. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TC + ӨJC * (V * I)
Typical thermal resistance (ӨJC) = 41.7 °C/W.
a) For TC = 25 °C, TJ = 75.04 °C @ 4 V, 300 mA
b) For TC = 85 °C, TJ = 135.04 °C @ 4 V, 300 mA
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
Typical Performance Curves:
VD = 4 V, ID1 = ID2 = 90 mA, ID3 = 120 mA, LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm, TA = 25°C
Conversion Gain @ 3.5 GHz IF
Conversion Gain @ 2 GHz IF
20
20
15
15
10
10
5
5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
0
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
0
40.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
41.0
Frequency (GHz)
42.5
43.0
43.5
43.0
43.5
Output IP3 @ 2 GHz IF
40
40
35
35
30
30
25
25
OIP3
IIP3
20
20
15
15
41.0
42.0
Frequency (GHz)
IP3 @ 3.5 GHz IF
10
40.5
41.5
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
10
40.5
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Image Rejection @ 3.5 GHz IF
35
30
25
20
15
10
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
Frequency (GHz)
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
Typical Performance Curves:
VD = 4 V, ID1 = ID2 = 90 mA, ID3 = 120 mA, LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm, TA = 25°C
IF Return Loss
RF Return Loss
0
0
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
-20
40.5
41.0
41.5
42.0
42.5
43.0
43.5
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
LO Return Loss
LO Leakage
-20
0
-5
1xLO
2xLO
-30
-10
-40
-15
-50
-20
-60
-25
-30
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
20.5
Frequency (GHz)
21.0
21.5
22.0
-70
18.75
19.00
19.25
19.50
19.75
Frequency (GHz)
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing V D1, VD2, and
VD3 at 4 V. The corresponding drain currents are set to 90 mA, 90 mA, and 120 mA respectively. V G4 requires a
fixed voltage bias of nominally -3 V. It is recommended to use active bias on V G1 and VG2 to keep the currents in
VD1 and VD2 constant, in order to maintain the best performance over temperature. The LO multiplier can be
operated with either a fixed gate VG3 > -0.6 V or fixed current 120 mA. In either scenario the performance of the
part should be the same. Depending on the supply voltages available and the power dissipation constraints, the
bias circuits may include a single transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series
with the drain supply to sense the current. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate
bias is available before applying the positive drain supply.
App Note [2] I/Q versus I*/Q* - The IF input to the typical configuration is through a 90° hybrid coupler. The
hybrid splits the IF input into inphase and quadrature phase components. These two signals enter the
MAUC-010515 on either the I/Q pair, or the I*/Q* complimentary pair. Whichever pair are not used must be
terminated into 50 Ω. There are subtle differences between the performance when using the main IF ports (I, Q)
versus the complimentary ports (I*, Q*). For highest gain, best image rejection and lowest noise figure, the main
IF ports (I, Q) should be used.
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
App Note [3] Board Layout - As shown in the recommended board layout, it is recommended to provide 100 pF
decoupling capacitors as close to the bias pins as possible. Additional 10 nF and 1 µF on each of the bias lines
are recommended placed a distance further away.
Recommended Board Layout
App Note [4] IF Bias - To obtain optimum 2xLO leakage performance, tuning is achieved by adjusting the DC
bias on each of the IF inputs (I, Q, I*, Q*). DC bias is implemented by adding simple bias tees to each of the four
IF ports. The diagram below shows a typical bias tee design used.
If the I and Q ports are used for the IF input, the I* and Q* ports are DC biased and terminated into 50 Ω. A typical
tuning arrangement is to apply a fixed 0.3 V DC bias to both the used IF input ports: I, Q. The remaining two IF
ports which have been terminated to 50 Ω tuning independently for minimum 2xLO leakage.
For minimum 2xLO leakage in a system, it may be necessary to correct the IF DC bias for different frequency and
temperature conditions. This can be implemented by calibration and offset tables stored in memory, and used to
control IF bias over all practical conditions.
IF Bias
100 nH
IF Input
(from 90° hybrid or
terminated to 50 Ω)
1 µF
15 pF
to MAUC-010515
Typical Configuration
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
Lead-Free 6 mm Laminate Package†
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Top View
Side View
Bottom View
Recommended Substrate Footprint
All dimensions are in mm.
All dimensions are in mm.
Markings:
Line 1: MACOM Part Number
Markings:
Line
2: Lot Wafer Number
Line3:1: MACOM Part Number
Line
Line
2: Lot Wafer(Country
Number of Origin)
P = Philippines
Line
3:
yyww: Date Stamp (year-year-week-week)
Philippines plating
(Country of Origin)
NP==Nickel/Gold
yyww: Date Stamp (year-year-week-week)
N = Nickel/Gold plating
†
Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations.
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements.
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MAUC-010515
Up Converter
40.5 - 43.5 GHz
Rev. V5
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