MAAP-000038-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1.2W 9.0-12.0 GHz Rev — Advance Information Features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 2 Watt Saturated Output Power Level Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation MSAG Process 5x5 mm 20 Lead MLP Package YYWW AP0038 XXXX MACOM Description The MAAP-000038-PKG003 is a packaged, 3-stage, 1.2 W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks in a 20 lead MLP 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. Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate MESFET Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance. M/A-COM’s MSAG process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling power, lownoise, 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. Primary Applications ♦ ♦ ♦ Point-to-Point Radio Weather Radar Airborne Radar Maximum Operating Conditions1 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 1.15 A PDISS 7.5 W Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) Junction Temperature TJ Storage Temperature TSTG 180 °C -55 to +150 °C 230 °C Processing Temperature 1. Operation beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the part. Recommended Operating Conditions2 Characteristic 1 Min Typ Max Unit Drain Supply Voltage Symbol VDD 4.0 8.0 10.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -2.4 -2.0 -1.3 V Input Power PIN 16.0 19.0 dBm Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C Thermal Resistance ΘJC Package Base Temperature TB 12.3 °C/W Note 3 °C 2. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. 3. Maximum Package Base Temperature = 150°C — ΘJC* VDD * IDQ 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. MAAP-000038-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1.2W 9.0-12.0 GHz Rev — Advance Information Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C4, Z0 = 50 W, VDD = 8V, IDQ ≈ 710 mA3, Pin = 16 dBm, RG ≈ 100 Ω Parameter Symbol Typical* Units Bandwidth f 9-12 GHz Output Power POUT 31.5 dBm Power Added Efficiency PAE 17 % 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 30 dBm Small Signal Gain G 21 dB Input VSWR VSWR 3 — Output VSWR VSWR 2.5:1 — Gate Supply Current IGG <10 mA Drain Supply Current IDD 0.9 A Noise Figure NF 9 dB Harmonic 2f -20 dBc 3 Harmonic 3f -36 dBc Output Third Order Intercept OTOI 40 dBm 3 Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM3 -13 dBm 5th Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM5 -30 dBm 2 nd rd rd 4. Adjust VGG between –2.4 to –1.3V 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 ≈ -1.7V, VDD= 0 V. 2. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8 V. 3. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (See Note 3 above). 4. Set RF input. 5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn VGG off last. 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. MAAP-000038-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1.2W 9.0-12.0 GHz Rev — Advance Information 50 50 40 40 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 50 0 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 P1dB (dBm) PAE(%) POUT (dBm) POUT PAE 30 20 10 0 0 12.5 12.0 VDD = 4 VDD = 6 VDD = 8 VDD = 10 8.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 10.5 11.0 11.5 12.0 12.5 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Figure 2. 1dB Compression Point vs. Drain Voltage Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V and Pin = 16 dBm 1.2 50 1.0 40 IDS (A) POUT (dBm) 0.8 30 20 0.6 9.0 GHz 10.5 GHz 9.0 GHz 0.4 10.5 GHz 12.0 GHz 12.0 GHz 10 0.2 0 0.0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 -10 20 -8 -6 -4 -2 PIN (dBm) 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Figure 3. Output Power vs. Input Power at VDD = 8V 16 18 20 Figure 4. Drain Current vs. Input Power at VDD = 8V 50 50 40 6 Gain POUT Input VSWR PAE 40 32 30 30 24 4 20 20 16 3 10 10 8 2 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Drain Voltage (volts) Figure 5. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at fo = 10.5 GHz 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. Output VSWR 5 VSWR Gain (dB) 40 PAE(%) POUT (dBm) 14 Frequency (GHz) 0 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 1 12.5 Frequency (GHz) Figure 6. 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. MAAP-000038-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1.2W 9.0-12.0 GHz Rev — Advance Information AP000038 Figure 7. 5x5 mm 20-Lead MLP. 100pF (as close to the package as possible) 100pF (as close to the package as possible) VDD 0.1μF YYWW AP0038 XXXX MACOM VGG 0.1μF 100pF (as close to the package as possible) 100pF (as close to the package as possible) Figure 8. Recommended Bias Configuration. Note: The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and dc ground for proper electrical and thermal operation. Refer to M/A-COM Application Note Surface Mounting Instructions for PQFN Packages #S2083* for assembly guidelines. Additional Precaution: All parts must receive a bake-out of 125ºC for 24 hours prior to any solder reflow operation. 4 *Application Notes can be found by going to the Site Search Page of M/A-COM’s web page (http://www.macom.com/search/search.jsp) and searching for the required Application Note. 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. MAAP-000038-PKG003 Amplifier, Power, 1.2W 9.0-12.0 GHz Rev — Advance Information 808125 RFIN 1 VD RFOUT AYWW AP000038 XXXX MACOM VG Figure 9. Demonstration Board PN MAAP-000038-PKG-SMB (available upon request). 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.