Amplifier, Power, 1.0W 6.5-12.5 GHz MAAPGM0037-DIE 903241 — Preliminary Information Features ♦ 1.0 Watt Saturated Output Power Level ♦ Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation ♦ MSAG™ Process Description The MAAPGM0037-Die is a 2-stage 1.0 W power amplifier with onchip bias networks. 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 (MSAG™) Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance. Primary Applications M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling power, low-noise, 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. ♦ Instrumentation ♦ Test Equipment ♦ Electronic Warfare Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C1, Z0 = 50Ω, VDD = 8V, VGG = -1.8V, Pin = 20 dBm Parameter Symbol Typical Units Bandwidth f 6.5-12.5 GHz Output Power POUT 30 dBm Power Added Efficiency PAE 27 % 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 29 dBm Small Signal Gain G 13 dB Input VSWR VSWR 3:1 Output VSWR VSWR 2:1 Gate Current IGG <2 mA Drain Current IDD < 500 mA Output Third Order Intercept TOI 37 dBm Noise Figure NF 8 dB 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM3 30 dBc 5th Order Intermodulation Distortion Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM5 43 dBc 1. TB = MMIC Base Temperature 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. Amplifier, Power, 1.0W 6.5-12.5 GHz MAAPGM0037-DIE 903241 — Preliminary Information Maximum Operating Conditions 2 Parameter Symbol Absolute Maximum Units Input Power PIN 25.0 dBm Drain Supply Voltage VDD +12.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -3.0 V Quiescent Drain Current (No RF) IDQ 470 mA Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) PDISS 3.2 W Junction Temperature TJ 180 °C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to +150 °C 2. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. Operation at other than the typical values may result in performance outside the guaranteed limits. Recommended Operating Conditions Characteristic Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Drain Voltage VDD 4.0 8.0 10.0 V Gate Voltage VGG -2.4 -1.8 -1.5 V Input Power PIN 20.0 23.0 dBm Junction Temperature TJ 150 °C MMIC Base Temperature TB Note 3 °C 3. Maximum MMIC Base Temperature = 150°C - 25.1°C/W * VDD * IDQ Operating Instructions This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To operate the device, follow these steps. 1. Apply VGG = -1.8 V, VDD= 0 V. 2. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8.0 V. 3. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (approximately @ –1.8 V). 4. Set RF input. 5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn gate voltage 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. Amplifier, Power, 1.0W 6.5-12.5 GHz MAAPGM0037-DIE 903241 — Preliminary Information 36 38 36 32 36 32 34 28 34 28 32 24 32 24 30 20 30 20 28 16 28 16 26 12 26 12 24 8 24 8 22 4 22 4 20 0 20 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 40 POUT PAE 36 0 4 5 6 Frequency (GHz) 7 8 9 10 Drain Voltage (V) Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V and Pin = 20 dBm. Figure 2. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at fo = 9.5 GHz. 40 25 6 Gain 35 Input VSWR 20 5 Output VSWR P1dB (dBm) 30 25 20 15 4 10 3 5 2 15 10 VDD = 4 VDD = 8 VDD = 6 VDD = 10 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 PAE (%) POUT (dBm) 38 POUT (dBm) 40 POUT PAE PAE (%) 40 40 11 12 13 Frequency (GHz) Figure 3. 1dB Compression Point vs. Drain Voltage 14 1 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 Frequency (GHz) Figure 4. Small Signal Gain and VSWR vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V. 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. Amplifier, Power, 1.0W 6.5-12.5 GHz MAAPGM0037-DIE 903241 — Preliminary Information Mechanical Information Chip Size: 3.00 x 1.60 x 0.075 mm (118 x 63 x 3 mils) GND:G GND:G G ND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G GND:G GND:G 1.60mm. GND:G G ND: G VDD G ND: G 3.00mm. 2.87mm. 1.51mm. 0.14mm. 1.44mm. GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G G ND: G GND:G 0.80mm. OUT IN G ND:G GND: G GND:G G ND:G 0.80mm. G : DN G G : DNG G ND: G G ND: G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G GND: G GND:G 1.51mm. 0 GND:G GND:G VGG GND:G GND:G 0.14mm. 0 Figure 5. Die Layout Bond Pad Dimensions Pad Size (μm) Size (mils) RF: IN, OUT 100 x 200 4x8 DC: VDD 200 x 150 8x6 DC: VGG 150 x 150 6x6 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. Amplifier, Power, 1.0W 6.5-12.5 GHz MAAPGM0037-DIE 903241 — Preliminary Information Assembly and Bonding Diagram VDD 0.1 μF GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G VDD GND:G 100 pF RFOUT GND:G GND:G RFIN G ND:G GND:G G ND:G GND:G G ND:G G ND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G OUT IN GND:G GND:G G ND:G GND:G G : D NG G : DN G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G GND:G G ND:G G ND:G G ND:G GND:G GND: G GND:G GND:G VGG GND:G 100 pF VGG 0.1 μF Figure 6. Recommended bonding diagram for pedestal mount. Assembly Instructions: Die attach: Use AuSn (80/20) 1 mil. preform solder. Limit time @ 300 °C to less than 5 minutes. Wirebonding: Bond @ 160 °C using standard ball or thermal compression wedge bond techniques. For DC pad connections, use either ball or wedge bonds. For best RF performance, use wedge bonds of shortest length, although ball bonds are also acceptable. Biasing Note: Must apply negative bias to VGG before applying positive bias to VDD to prevent damage to amplifier. 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.