RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Features Functional Schematic • 802.11a Applications • WiMax Applications • Saturated Output Power: 31.5 dBm at +7 V 29.0 dBm at +5 V • Gain: 20.5 dB • No External RF Matching • Meets 802.11a Linearity Requirements • Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN Package • 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper • Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound • 260°C Reflow Compatible • RoHS* Compliant Version of MAAPSM0008 Pin 16 N/C The MAAPSS0096 is designed specifically for the UNII, MMAC, WiMax, and Hiperlan bands (4.9 GHz - 6.0 GHz). It has fully matched, 50-ohm input and output ports, eliminating the need for external RF tuning components. RFin VGG Package MAAPSS0096TR 1000 piece reel MAAPSS0096TR-3000 3000 piece reel MAAPSS0096SMB Sample Test Board 1. N/C RFout N/C N/C VDD N/C N/C Pin Configuration Pin No. Function Description 1 N/C No connection 2 RFin RF input to the amplifier. DC block on-chip. 50-ohm input. 3 N/C No connection 4 N/C No connection 5 N/C No connection 6 VDD Positive voltage supply to both stages 7 N/C No connection 8 N/C No connection 9 N/C No connection 10 RFout RF output of the amplifier. DC block on-chip. 50-ohm output. 11 VGG Negative voltage supply to the gates of both stages 12 N/C No connection 13 N/C No connection 14 N/C No connection 15 N/C No connection 16 N/C 1 Part Number N/C N/C N/C M/A-COM fabricates the MAAPSS0096 using a selfaligned gate MESFET process to realize high power efficiency and small size. The process features full passivation for performance and reliability. Ordering Information N/C Pin 1 N/C Description The MAAPSS0096 is a two-stage power amplifier mounted in a lead-free, 4 mm 16-lead PQFN plastic package. N/C Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 17 Paddle No connection 2 RF and DC Ground 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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. RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Electrical Specifications: TC = 40 °C, VDD = 7.0 V, VGG = -1.8 V, Z0 = 50 Ω Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Input VSWR F = 5.825 GHz, PIN = +14 dBm — — 1.5:1 2.0:1 Gain F = 5.825 GHz, PIN = 0 dBm dB 18.0 20.5 — P1dB F = 5.825 GHz dBm — 29.5 — Saturated Power F = 5.825 GHz, PIN = +14 dBm dBm 29.2 31.5 — Drain Current at Psat F = 5.825 GHz, PIN = +14 dBm mA — 500 600 2nd Harmonics 3rd Harmonics Output Power = 29.5 dBm dBc dBc — — -40 -70 — — Thermal resistance 3 2nd Stage Only °C/W — 31 — dBm — 40 — Third-Order Intercept Point Stability +3 V < VDD < +10 V, PIN< +14 dBm, VSWR < 6:1, -25 ºC < TC < 85 ºC, RBW = 3 MHz (max. hold) — Noise Figure F = 5.825 GHz dB All spurs < -70 dBc — 5.3 — 3. When using the thermal resistance, you must use the power dissipated by the second stage only (not the total power dissipated). The second stage dissipates 80% of the total power. Recommended Operating Conditions 4,5 Characteristic Symbol Unit Drain Voltage Gate Voltage 5 Input Power VDD V VGG V PIN dBm Absolute Maximum Ratings 6,7 Min. Typ. Max. 4.5 7.0 8.0 Parameter Absolute Maximum -1.8 -1.0 Input Power (4.9 - 6.0 GHz) + 15 dBm — 15 Operating Voltages +10 volts Operating Temperature -40 °C to +70 °C -2.5 Gate Current IGG mA -4 1 +4 Case Temperature TC °C -40 25 85 4. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. 5. A 100-ohm resistor should be used in the gate voltage line. 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 devices. 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. Channel Temperature +150 °C Storage Temperature -40 °C to +150 °C 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Operating The MAAPSS0096 To operate the device, follow these steps. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Apply VGG = -1.8 V, VDD= 0 V. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 5 to 7 V. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (approximately –1.8 V). Set RF input. Power down in reverse sequence . Turn gate voltage off last. • 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. RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Application Information Sample Board C1 R1 Plated Vias Plated Vias 1000006973 C2 Notes on board design 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Sample board uses RO4350 (er = 3.48) as dielectric for circuit board. Dielectric thickness is not critical but RFin and RFout transmission lines should be 50 ohms (w = 22 mil for thickness = 10 mil). Solder the exposed paddle on the back of the package to the board. Proper attachment of the exposed paddle is essential for RF and DC ground in addition to providing a low thermal resistance. Case temperature (Tc) is measured on the top circuit board metal as close to the body of the package as possible (see sample board drawing). The board must provide adequate heat sinking to accommodate the 2.5 W typically dissipated under small signal conditions. Sample board uses vias in the vicinity of the ground pad to provide a suitable heat sink connected to the ground plane of the board as shown above. Placement of C1, C2 and R1 are not critical but use of size 1206 for the bypass caps (C1 and C2) is critical. 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. • 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. RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Typical Performance Curves Gain, PIN = + 6 dBm, VDD = 5 V 24 24 22 22 20 20 GAIN (dB) GAIN (dB) Gain , PIN = + 6 dBm, VDD = 7 V 18 16 14 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 12 10 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 18 16 14 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 12 10 6.5 4.0 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 28 26 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 24 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Output Power (dBm) 30 Output Power (dB ) 6.0 6.5 32 32 30 28 26 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 24 4.0 6.5 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) PAE, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 5 V PAE, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 7 V 45 45 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 35 30 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C 40 PAE (%) 40 PAE (%) 5.5 Output Power, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 5 V Output Power, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 7 V 25 5.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) 35 30 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 FREQUENCY (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. 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. 25 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) • 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. RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Typical Performance Curves Input Return Loss, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 5 V -3 -3 -6 -6 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) Input Return Loss, PIN = + 12 dBm, VDD = 7 V -9 -12 -15 -18 -21 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C -24 -27 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 -9 -12 -15 -18 -21 -27 6.5 - 25 deg. C 50 deg. C 70 deg. C -24 4.0 4.5 5.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) Stage 2 Dissipated Power vs. Case Temperature Freq = 5.25 GHz, VDD = 7 V 6.5 35 Pout (dBm), Gain (dB) 4.0 3.5 PDiss (W) 6.0 Output Power & Gain vs. Input Power Freq = 5.80 GHz, VDD = 7 V 4.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 30 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Pout Gain 25 20 15 0.0 175 1 3 5 9 11 13 15 P1dB, Gain vs. Quiescent Bias, VDD = 7 V, Freq = 5.8 GHz 1-dB Compression, VDD = 7 V, IDQ = 0.360 A 32 Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm) 32 30 28 26 24 5.0 7 Pin (dBm) Tc (°C) P1dB (dBm) 5.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 30 28 26 P1dB Gain 24 22 20 18 0.20 0.22 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.36 IDQ (A) Frequency (GHz) 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. RoHS Compliant 1 Watt Power Amplifier 4.9 - 6.0 GHz MAAPSS0096 V1 Typical Performance Curves Noise Figure VDD = 7 V VDD = 5 V 5.75 Noise Figure (dB) 5.50 5.25 5.00 4.75 4.50 4.25 5.725 5.750 5.775 5.800 5.825 Frequency (GHz) Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. 6 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.