MAAPGM0041 Amplifier, Power, 1.3W 11.5—15.0 GHz 903208 — Preliminary Information Features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1.3 Watt Saturated Output Power Level Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation MSAG™ Process High Performance Ceramic Bolt Down Package Primary Applications APGM0041 YWWXXX ♦ Point-to-Point Radio ♦ SatCom ♦ Radio Location Description The MAAPGM0041 is a packaged, 3-stage, 1.3 W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks in a bolt down ceramic package, allowing easy assembly. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output. It can be used as a power amplifier stage or as a driver stage in high power applications. Pin Number Description 1 No Connection 2 No Connection Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™) Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance. 3 RF IN 4 No Connection 5 VGG 6 No Connection M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging. 7 No Connection 8 RF OUT 9 No Connection 10 VDD Maximum Operating Conditions 1 Parameter Symbol Absolute Maximum Units Input Power PIN 21.0 dBm Drain Supply Voltage VDD +12.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -3.0 V Quiescent Drain Current (No RF, 40% Idss) IDQ 810 mA PDISS 6.5 W Junction Temperature TJ 180 °C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to +150 °C 230 °C Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) Processing Temperature 1. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. 1 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. MAAPGM0041 Amplifier, Power, 1.3W 11.5—15.0 GHz 903208 — Preliminary Information Recommended Operating Conditions Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Drain Supply Voltage VDD 4.0 8.0 10.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -2.4 -2.0 -1.5 V 16.0 19.0 dBm 150 °C Input Power PIN Junction Temperature TJ Thermal Resistance ΘJC Package Base Temperature TB 14.7 °C/W Note 2 °C 2. Maximum Package Base Temperature = 150°C — ΘJC* VDD * IDQ Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C3, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 8V, IDQ ≈ 460 mA, Pin = 16 dBm, RG ≈ 150Ω Parameter Symbol Typical Units Bandwidth f 11.5-15.0 GHz Output Power POUT 31 dBm Power Added Efficiency PAE 24 % 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 30 dBm Small Signal Gain G 19 dB Input VSWR VSWR 2.5:1 Output VSWR VSWR 1.7:1 Gate Supply Current IGG <2 mA Drain Supply Current IDD < 700 mA Noise Figure NF 7 dB Harmonic 2f -28 dBc 3rd Harmonic 3f -35 dBc Output Third Order Intercept OTOI 34 dBm 3 Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 20 dBm IM3 -7 dBm 5th Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 20 dBm IM5 -23 dBm 2 nd rd 3. Adjust VGG between –2.4 to –1.5V to achieve indicated IDQ. Operating Instructions This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To operate the device, follow these steps. 1. Apply VGG = -1.8 V, VDD= 0 V. 2. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8 V. 3. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (approxmately @ –1.8V). 4. Set RF input. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. MAAPGM0041 Amplifier, Power, 1.3W 11.5—15.0 GHz 903208 — Preliminary Information 50 50 50 50 POUT PAE POUT PAE 40 40 40 40 30 30 30 30 20 20 20 20 10 10 10 10 0 0 0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 0 4 15.5 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency (GHz) Drain Voltage (V) Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V and Pin = 16 dBm. Figure 2. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at fo = 13 GHz. 50 30 VDD = 4 VDD = 8 Gain Input VSWR VDD = 6 VDD = 10 Output VSWR 6 40 25 30 20 4 20 15 3 10 10 2 0 10.5 5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 3. 1dB Compression Point vs. Frequency 3 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. 10.5 5 1 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0 13.5 14.0 14.5 15.0 15.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 4. Small Signal Gain and VSWR vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. MAAPGM0041 Amplifier, Power, 1.3W 11.5—15.0 GHz 903208 — Preliminary Information APGM0041 Figure 5. CR-15 Package Dimensions The CR-15 is a high frequency, low thermal resistance package. The package consists of a cofired ceramic construction with a copper-tungsten base and iron-nickel-cobalt leads. The finish consists of electrolytic gold over nickel plate. 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. MAAPGM0041 Amplifier, Power, 1.3W 11.5—15.0 GHz 903208 — Preliminary Information 100 pF VDD 0.1 μF RG APGM0041 YWWXXX RFIN RFOUT (See Electrical Characteristics - Page 2) Pin Number Description 1 No Connection 2 No Connection 3 RF IN 4 No Connection 5 VGG 6 No Connection 7 No Connection 8 RF OUT 9 No Connection 10 VDD VGG 100 pF 0.1 μF Figure 6. Recommended Bias Configuration Assembly Instructions: This flange mount style package provides a robust interface between a highly integrated GaAs MMIC device and a circuit board which may be assembled using conventional surface mount techniques. A thin shim made of a thermally and electrically conductive, ductile material should be used prior to installation of the CR-15 to improve the thermal and electrical performance of the package to housing interface. Refer to M/A-COM Application Note #M567* for more information . For applications where surface mount components are to be installed after the CR-15 installation, this package will not be damaged when subjected to typical convection or IR oven reflow profiles. Refer to M/A-COM Application Note #M538* for maximum allowable reflow time and temperature. Alternatively, the package leads may be individually soldered. Whether an iron or hot gas soldering equipment is used, care should be taken to insure that the temperature is well controlled and electric static discharge (ESD) safe. * Application Notes can be found by going to the Site Search Page on M/A-COM’s web page (http://www.macom.com/search/search.jsp) and searching for the required Application Note. Biasing Notes: ♦ The 100pF bypass capacitors must be placed as close to the VGG and VDD ♦ pins as possible (recommended < 100 mils). A negative bias must be applied to VGG before applying a positive bias to VDD to prevent damage to the amplifier. 5 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or information. • North America Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266 • Europe Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300 • Asia/Pacific Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298 Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.