RoHS Compliant GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2.0 W 14.0 - 14.5 GHz Features • • • • • • • • AM42-0007 V5 Functional Schematic High Linear Gain: 22 dB Typical High Saturated Output Power: +33 dBm Typical High Power Added Efficiency: 22% Typical High P1dB: 32 dBm Typ. 50 Ω Input/Output Broadband Matched Integrated Output Power Detector Lead-Free Ceramic Bolt Down Package RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description M/A-COM’s AM42-0007 is a three-stage MMIC linear power amplifier in a lead-free, ceramic bolt down style hermetic package. The AM42-0007 employs a fully matched chip with internally decoupled gate and drain bias networks and an output power detector. The AM42-0007 is designed to be operated from a constant voltage drain supply. The AM42-0007 is designed for use as an output stage or a driver, in applications for VSAT systems. This design is fully monolithic and requires a minimum of external components. GND GND GND GND RFIN RFOUT VGG VDET GND VDD Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 GND DC and RF Ground 2 GND DC and RF Ground 3 IN RF Input 4 VGG Gate Supply 5 GND DC and RF Ground 6 VDD Voltage Drain Supply M/A-COM’s AM42-0007 is fabricated using a mature 0.5 micron GaAs MESFET process. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. This product is 100% RF tested to ensure compliance to performance specifications. Ordering Information 7 VDET Output Power Detector Part Number Package 8 OUT RF Output AM42-0007 Ceramic Bolt Down Package 9 GND DC and RF Ground 10 GND DC and RF 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 GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2.0 W 14.0 - 14.5 GHz AM42-0007 V5 Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VDD = +9 V, VGG =- 5.0 V, Z0 = 50Ω, F = 14.0-14.5 GHz Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Linear Gain PIN < 0 dBm dB 19 22 — Input VSWR PIN < 0 dBm Ratio — 2.5:1 2.7:1 Output VSWR PIN < 0 dBm Ratio — 2.7:1 — Saturated Output Power PIN = +14 dBm dBm — 33 — Output Power at P1dB — dBm 31 32 — dBm — 41 — Output IP31 Power Added Efficiency PIN = +14 dBm % — 22 — Bias Current PIN = +14 dBm mA — 18 25 Thermal Resistance 25°C Heat Sink °C/W — 9.5 — Detector Output Voltage RL = 10 K Ω, POUT = +31dBm V — +3.5 — 1. IP3 is measured with two +24 dBm output tones @ 1 MHz spacing Absolute Maximum Ratings 2,3,4 Parameter Typical Bias Configuration5,6,7,8,9 Absolute Maximum VDD 12 Volts VGG -10 Volts Power Dissipation 13.2 W RF Input Power +23 dBm Channel Temperature 150°C Storage Temperature -65°C to +150°C IDS 2100 mA 2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 3. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 4. Case Temperature (TC) = +25°C. 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. VDD 6 VDET 7 10 K Ω 3.3 µF 0.01 µF RF In 3 RF Out 8 AM42-0007 0.01 µF GND 1,2,5,9,10 VGG 4 5. Nominal bias is obtained by first connecting –5 volts to pin 4 (VGG), followed by connection +9 volts to pin 6 (VDD). Note sequence. 6. RF ground and thermal interface is the flange (case bottom). Adequate heat sinking is required. 7. No DC bias voltage appears at the RF ports. 8. For optimum IP3 performance, the VDD bypass capacitors should be placed within 0.5 inches of pin 6. 9. Resistor and capacitors surrounding the amplifier are suggestions and not included as part of the AM42-0007. • 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 GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2.0 W 14.0 - 14.5 GHz AM42-0007 V5 Typical Performance Curves @ +25°C Input and Output Return Loss vs. Frequency Linear Gain vs. Frequency 25 25 15 15 5 5 -5 -5 S11 S22 -15 10 12 14 16 -15 18 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Detector Voltage vs. Output Power @ 14.25 GHz Output Power vs. Input Power @ 14.25 GHz 50 35 6 Output Power (dBm) 33 40 31 30 29 20 5 4 3 2 PAE (%) 10 27 0 25 0 4 8 12 1 0 16 19 21 23 Output Power vs. Frequency @ PIN = +14 dBm 50 33 40 31 30 29 20 27 10 12 13 14 15 27 29 31 33 PAE vs. Frequency @ PIN = +14 dBm 35 25 25 Output Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm) 16 Frequency (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. 0 12 13 14 15 16 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 GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2.0 W 14.0 - 14.5 GHz AM42-0007 V5 Lead-Free CR-15† † Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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.