MA-COM MASW8000

GaAs SPDT Switch
DC - 8 GHz
MASW8000
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Features
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Low Insertion Loss, 0.8 dB Typical @ 8 GHz
Fast Switching Speed, 3 ns Typical
Flexible Bonding Configurations
Guaranteed Specifications** @+25°C***
Frequency Range
Insertion Loss
DC-8.0 GHz
DC-2.0 GHz
DC-4.0 GHz
DC-8.0 GHz
0.8 dB Max
0.9 dB Max
1.0 dB Max
VSWR
DC-2.0 GHz
DC-4.0 GHz
DC-8.0 GHz
1.3:1 Max
1.4:1 Max
1.5:1 Max
Isolation
DC-2.0 GHz
DC-4.0 GHz
DC-8.0 GHz
37 dB Min
30 dB Min
20 dB Min
Typical Performance
Operating Characteristics
50 Ω Nominal
Impedance
Switching Characteristics
Trise, Tfall (10/90% or 90/10% RF)
Ton, Toff (50% CTL to 90/10% RF)
Transients (in-Band)
Input Power for 1 dB Compression
Control Voltages (Vdc)
0.05 GHz
0.5-8 GHz
2 ns Typ
4 ns Typ
20 mV Typ
0/-5
0/-8
+20 dBm
+27 dBm
+22 dBm Typ
+30 dBm Typ
Intermodulation Intercept point
(for two-tone input power up to +5 dBm)
Intercept Points
IP2
0.05 GHz
0.5-8 GHz
+53 dBm
+78 dBm
IP3
+40 dBm Typ
+52 dBm Typ
Control Voltages (Complimentary Logic)
Vin Low
0 to -0.2V @ 20 µA Max
Vin Hi
-5V @ 50 µA Typ to -8V @ 350 µA Max
Die Size
0.046” x 0.036” X 0.010”
(1.15mm X 0.90mm X 0.25mm)
** All specifications apply with 50 Ω impedance connected to all RF ports,
0 and -5 Vdc control voltages.
*** Loss change 0.0025 dB/°C. (From -55°C to +85°C)
Schematic
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Handling Precautions
Permanent damage to the MASW8000 may occur if the following precautions are not adhered to:
A. Cleanliness — The MASW8000 should be handled in a
clean environment. DO NOT attempt to clean unit after
the MASW8000 is installed.
B. Static Sensitivity — All chip handling equipment and personnel should be DC grounded.
Truth Table****
Control Inputs
Condition Of Switch
A1/B2
A2/B1
RF1
RF2
VINHi
V INLow
VINLow
VINHi
On
Off
Off
On
****For normal SPDT operation A1 is connected to B2 and
A2 is connected to B1.
C. Transient — Avoid instrument and power supply transients
while bias is applied to the MASW8000. Use shielded
signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pick-up.
D. Bias —Apply voltage to either of the complementary control port A1/B2 or A2/B1 only when the other is grounded.
Neither port should be allowed to ”float”.
E .G e n e ral Handling — It is recommended that the
MASW8000 chip be handled along the long side of the
die with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. DO NOT touch the
surface of the chip with fingers or tweezers.
Maximum Ratings
A. Control Voltage (A1/B2 or A2/B1):–8.5 Vdc
B. Max Input RF Power:
+34 dBm
C. Storage Temperature:
–65°C to +175°C
D. Max Operating Temperature:
+175°C
Mounting
The MASW8000 is back-metallized with Pd/Ni/Au
(100/1,000/10,000Å) metallization. It can be die-mounted
with AuSn eutectic preforms or with thermally conductive
epoxy. The package surface should be clean and flat before
attachment.
Eutectic Die Attach:
A. A 80/20 gold/tin preform is recommended with a work
surface temperature of approximately 255°C and a tool
temperature of 265°C. When hot 90/10 nitrogen/hydrogen
gas is applied, tool tip temperature should be approximately 290°C.
B. DO NOT expose the MASW8000 to a temperature
greater than 320°C for more than 20 seconds. No more
than 30 seconds of scrubbing should be required for
attachment.
Epoxy Die Attach:
A. Apply a minimum amount of epoxy and place the
MASW8000 into position. A thin epoxy fillet should be
visible around the perimeter of the chip.
BondPad Dimensions
Inches (mm)
RF:
0.004 x 0.004
(0.100 x 0.100)
RF1, RF2:
0.004 x 0.004
(0.100 x 0.100)
A1, A2, B1, B2:
0.004 x 0.004
(0.100 x 0.100)
PC1, PC2
0.004 x 0.004
(0.100 x 0.100)
GND1, GND2:
0.005 x 0.009
(0.110 x 0.225)
B. Cure epoxy per manufacturer’s recommended schedule.
C. Electrically conductive epoxy may be used but is not
required.
Wire Bonding
A. Ball or wedge bond with 1.0 mil diameter pure gold wire.
Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage temperature of 150°C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams
or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is recommende d .U l t rasonic energy and time should be adjusted to the
minimum levels to achieve reliable wirebonds.
B. Wirebonds should be started on the chip and terminated on the package. GND bonds should be as short as
possible; at least three and no more than four bond
wires or two 3-mil ribbons from ground pads to package
are recommended.
Die Size
Inches (mm)
0.046 x 0.036 x 0.010
(1.15 x 0.90 x 0.25)