MA4AGSW8-2 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch Features V 1.00 MA4AGSW8-2 Layout Specified Performance : 50 MHz to 40 GHz Operational performance: 50 MHz to 50 GHz 2.0 dB Typical Insertion Loss at 40 GHz 30 dB Typical Isolation at 40 GHz thru 3 Diodes 22 dB Typical Isolation at 40 GHz thru 2 Diodes Low Current comsumption : 10 m A for low loss state 0 Volts for Isolation state n M/A-COM’s unique patent pending AlGaAs hetero-junction anode technology n Silicon Nitride Passivation n BCB Impact Protection n n n n n n Description M/A-COM’s MA4AGSW8-2 is an Aluminum-Gallium-Arsenide (AlGaAs) anode enhanced, SP8T PIN diode Series Switch. Operation is accomplished with 10 mA applied to the low loss port and 0 V for the isolated ports. M/A-COM’s AlGaAs process utilizes a patent pending hetero-junction technology which produces lower insertion loss than conventional GaAs devices. These devices are fabricated on an OMCVD epitaxial wafer using a process designed for high device uniformity and extremely low parasitics. The diodes exhibit low series resistance, ( 3 Ω ) , low capacitance ( 20 fF ) , and fast switching speed ( 20 nS ). Absolute Maximum Ratings1 @ TA = +25 °C (Unless otherwise specified) Parameter Operating Temperature -55 °C to +125 °C Storage Temperature -65 °C to +150 °C Incident C.W. RF Power The MA4AGSW8-2 device is fully passivated with silicon nitride, and has an additional layer of a polyamide for impact protection. This protective coating prevents damage to the junction and the anode air bridges during assembly and test. RF to DC bias networks are required. This allows the MA4AGSW8-2 device to be optimized for a particular operating band. Applications The low capacitance of the PIN diodes makes this device ideal for use in microwave multi-throw switch designs. The low series resistance of the diodes reduces the insertion loss of the devices at microwave/millimeter-wave frequencies. These AlGaAs PIN switches are used as switching arrays on radar systems, optical switching networks, instrumentation, and other wideband multi-throw switch assemblies. Maximum Rating Reverse Voltage Bias Current + 23 dBm C. W. 25 V +/- 30 mA 1. Exceeding any of these values may result in permanent damage AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 Electrical Specifications @ TA = 25 °C, -15 mA Bias Current, and 0 Volts (On-Wafer Measurements) RF Specifications Parameter Insertion Loss Isolation1 Input/Output Return Loss Switching Speed2 Frequency Minimum Typical Maximum Units 0.05 - 18 GHz 18 - 26 GHz 26 - 40 GHz 0.05 - 18 GHz 18 - 26 GHz 26 - 40 GHz 0.05 - 18 GHz 18 - 26 GHz 26 - 40 GHz 10 GHz 40 35 30 10 13 17 - 1.5 1.8 2.0 45 42 35 15 15 20 20 2.0 2.1 2.3 - dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB dB ns NOTES: 1. Isolation is measured through (3) Diodes from Common Port ( Input ) to Selected Output Port with (1) Opposite Port in Low Loss. Isolation for (2) Diodes from Common Port ( Input ) to Selected Output with (1) Adjacent Port in Low Loss = 22 dB Typical. 2. Typical switching speed is measured from 10% to 90% of the detected RF voltage driven by a +/- 5 V TTL compatible driver. Driver output parallel RC network uses a capacitor between 390 pF - 560 pF and a resistor between 150 - 220 Ohms to achieve 20 ns rise and fall times. D.C. Bias to RF Truth Table Output Ports Input Port @J2 @J3 @J4 @J5 @J6 @J7 @J8 @J9 J1 Low Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Low Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Low Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Isolation Low Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Low Loss Isolation Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Low Loss Isolation Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Low Loss Isolation J1 Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Isolation Low Loss NOTES: 1. Low Loss = -15mA applied at the specified Output Port. (A dc ground return at port J1 must be provided) 2. Isolation = 0 Volts applied at the specified Output Ports. 2 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 Frequency Performance Typical Insertion Loss (dB) 0.0 -0.5 -1.0 -1.5 -2.0 -2.5 -3.0 -3.5 -4.0 -4.5 -5.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 freq, GHz Typical Return Loss (dB) 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 0 10 20 30 40 50 freq, 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. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 Frequency Performance (cont’d) Typical Isolation (dB) 0 -5 Isolation -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 0 10 20 30 40 50 freq, GHz 4 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 Assembly Considerations Solder Die Attachment The following precautions should be observed to avoid damaging these chips. All die attach and bonding methods should be compatible with gold metal. Solder which does not scavange go ld, such as 80Au/20Sn or Indalloy #2 is recommended. Do not expose die to a temperature greater than 300 °C for more than 10 seconds. Cleanliness These chips should be handled in a clean environment. Do not attempt to clean die after installation. Electro-Static Sensitivity These Devices are considered ESD Class1. Proper ESD techniques should be used when handling these devices. Electrical Conductive Epoxy Die Attachment Assembly can be preheated to approximately 125 °C. Use a controlled thickness of approximately 2 mils for best electrical and thermal conductivity and lower thermal resistance. Cure epoxy as per manufacturer’s schedule. For extended cure times, temperatures should be kept below 150 °C. General Handling The protective polymer coating on the active areas of these die provides scratch and impact protection, particularly for the metal air bridge which contacts the diode’s anode. Die should primarily be handled with vacuum pickups, or alternatively with plastic tweezers. Ribbon/Wire Bonding Wedge thermo compression bonding or ball bonding may be used to attach ribbons to the bonding pads. Gold ribbons should be 1/4 x 3 mil sq. for all RF ports for lowest inductance and best microwave performance. Mounting Techniques These AlGaAs devices are designed to be mounted with electrically conductive silver epoxy or with a lower temperature solder perform, which is not rich in Sn content. Operation of the MA4AGSW8-2 The MA4AGSW8-2 switch is designed to operate in systems where lower D.C. current consumption and D.C. operating voltage are required. The application of either +10 mA or – 10 mA DC bias current to the selected port will provide the low insertion loss state. Typically this low loss, “ ON ” bias voltage through (3) series diodes is | 4.5 Volts | maximum. All Isolated Ports can be set to 0 V at 0 mA, or the application of | 5 V | back bias at 0 mA will improve the isolation and switching speed. RF to DC bias networks, (such as the MA4BN18-40) are required on all RF Ports. A simple single supply, +5 V, PIN Diode TTL Gate Driver can be used to supply current for loss or 0 V back bias for isolation to switch the individual RF Ports. In this bias scheme, + 5 V through a current limiting resistor would be applied at the common port and each RF port would be connected to a TTL Gate. Low loss would occur when the Selected Gate Voltage is 0.5 V @ + 10 mA , “ TTL 0 ” and Isolation would occur when the Selected Gate Voltage is +5V @ 0 mA (0 V Back Bias), “ TTL 1 ”. For faster switching speeds (< 20 nS) , a +/- 5 V , PIN Diode TTL Driver should be employed to help remove the diode-stored charge with back bias. In this case, the common port is connected to D.C. Ground. Insertion Loss is achieved with – 10 mA @ – 4.5 V and Isolation is accomplished by applying + 5 V @ 0 mA to the selected RF Ports respectively. 5 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 MA4AGSW8-2 Schematic J5 J6 J4 J7 J3 J8 J1 ( Common ) J2 J9 6 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300 AlGaAs SP8T PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW8-2 V 1.00 MA4AGSW8-2 Outline mils mm Dim A Min. 1.64 Max. 1.67 Min. 64.4 Max. 65.6 B 1.00 1.03 39.2 40.4 C 0.78 0.80 30.9 31.7 D 0.10 0.11 3.8 4.2 E 0.30 0.31 11.7 12.0 F 0.50 0.51 19.5 19.9 G 0.70 0.09 0.71 0.11 27.4 3.7 27.8 4.3 Thickness Bonding Pads 100 µm x 100 µm, 5 µm Gold Thick 7 M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. n North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266 n Asia/Pacific: Tel.+81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298 n Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax+44 (1908) 574 300