MMIC Directional Coupler Die 50Ω 21 dB EDC21-24-D+ 4 to 20 GHz The Big Deal • Wideband, 4-20 GHz • Excellent coupling flatness 21±2 dB typ. • Highly repeatable performance (GaAs based design) Product Overview Mini-Circuits’ EDC21-24-D+ is a MMIC wideband 21 dB directional coupler die that operates from 4 to 20 GHz. It provides excellent coupling flatness over a broad bandwidth and good return loss. This coupler also provides a quadrature phase shift between the signal at the through port and coupler port. Manufacturing using GaAs Technology, this model results in relatively high repeatablility in performance. Key Features Feature Advantages Wideband, 4-20 GHz EDC21-24-D+ can be used in many applications, saving component count. Also ideal for wideband applications such as military and instrumentation. Excellent coupling flatness Excellent coupling flatness minimizes need for external compensation to achieve flatness Unpackaged Die Enables user to integrate it directly into hybrids. Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] Page 1 of 5 MMIC Directional Coupler Die 50Ω 21 dB EDC21-24-D+ 4 to 20 GHz Product Features • Low mainline loss, 0.7 dB typ. • Excellent coupling flatness, ±2dB • Highly repeatable performance (GaAs based design) • No external termination required Typical Applications +RoHS Compliant The +Suffix identifies RoHS Compliance. See our web site for RoHS Compliance methodologies and qualifications • Satellite communications • Wireless infrastructure • Test and measurements Ordering Information: Refer to Last Page General Description Mini-Circuits’ EDC21-24-D+ is a MMIC wideband 21 dB directional coupler die that operates from 4 to 20 GHz. It provides excellent coupling flatness over a broad bandwidth and good return loss. This coupler also provides a quadrature phase shift between the signal at the through port and coupler port. Manufacturing using GaAs Technology, this model results in relatively high repeatablility in performance. Simplified Schematic and Pad Description INPUT Bonding Pad Position OUTPUT COUPLED Pad# Function 1 INPUT 2 COUPLED 3 TERMINATION 4 ISOLATED1 L1 L2 5 OUTPUT 363 1871 Dimensions in µm, Typical L3 L4 1909 2020 H1 H2 H3 H4 105 1980 2446 2550 Thickness Die Size 100 2020 x 2550 Bond Pad #1,#2,#4, & #5 Size 142 x 107 Bond Pad #3 Size 107 x 142 Note: 1. Connect to pad 3, see assembly diagram (page 4) Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] REV. OR M164564 EDC21-24-D+ MCL NY 180119 Page 2 of 5 EDC21-24-D+ MMIC Directional Coupler Die Electrical Specifications1 at 25°C Parameter Frequency (MHz) Min. Frequency Range Mainline Loss Nominal Coupling Coupling Flatness(±) Directivity Return Loss (Input) Return Loss (Output) Return Loss (Coupled) Typ. 4000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 4000 - 20000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 4000 - 8000 8000 - 10000 10000 - 15000 15000 - 20000 Max. Unit 20000 MHz 0.4 0.7 0.8 0.9 22 21 21 21 2.0 21 19 16 14 26 16 17 21 26 16 17 21 19 16 15 21 dB dB dB dB dB dB dB 1. Measured on Mini-Circuits Characterization Test Board, TB-978+. Die packaged in 4x4 mm, 24-lead MCLP package. Maximum Ratings1,2 Parameter Operating Temperature Ratings -40°C to 85°C 32.5 dBm (5 minute max.) 29.5 dBm (continuous) Input Power Power at internal termination 15 dBm (5 minute max.) 12 dBm (continuous) 2. Permanent damage may occur if any of these limits are exceeded. Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] Page 3 of 5 EDC21-24-D+ MMIC Directional Coupler Die Assembly Diagram Assembly and Handling Procedure 1. Storage Dice should be stored in a dry nitrogen purged desiccators or equivalent. 2. ESD MMIC dice are susceptible to electrostatic and mechanical damage. Die are supplied in antistatic protected material, which should be opened in clean room conditions at an appropriately grounded anti-static workstation. Devices need careful handling using correctly designed collets, vacuum pickup tips or sharp antistatic tweezers to deter ESD damage to dice. 3. Die Attach The Die mounting surface must be clean and flat. Using conductive silver filled epoxy, recommended epoxies are DieMat DM6030HK-PT/H579 or Ablestik 84-1LMISR4. Apply sufficient epoxy to meet required epoxy bond line thickness, epoxy fillet height and epoxy coverage around total Die periphery. Parts shall be cured in a nitrogen filled atmosphere per manufacturer’s cure condition. It is recommended to use antistatic Die pick up tools only. 4. Wire Bonding Bond pad openings in the surface passivation above the bond pads are provided to allow wire bonding to the dice gold bond pads. Thermosonic bonding is used with minimized ultrasonic content. Bond force, time, ultrasonic power and temperature are all critical parameters. Suggested wire is pure gold, 1 mil diameter. Bonds must be made from the bond pads on the Die to the package or substrate. All bond wires should be kept as short as low as reasonable to minimize performance degradation due to undesirable series inductance. Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] Page 4 of 5 EDC21-24-D+ MMIC Directional Coupler Die Additional Detailed Technical Information additional information is available on our dash board. Data Table Performance Data Swept Graphs S-Parameter (S2P Files) Case Style Die Die Ordering and packaging information (Note 5) Quantity, Package Model No. Small, Gel - Pak: 5,10,50, KGD* Medium†, Partial wafer: KGD*<300 Large†, Full wafer EDC21-24-DG+ EDC21-24-DP+ EDC21-24-DF+ Available upon request contact sales representative † Refer to AN-60-067 Environmental Ratings ENV-80 *Known Good Dice (“KGD”) means that the dice are taken from PCM good wafer and visually inspected in question have been subjected to Mini-Circuits while this is not definitive, it does help to provide a higher degree of confidence that dice are capable of meeting typical RF electrical parameters specified by Mini-Circuits. ESD Rating** Human Body Model (HBM): Class 1B (500V) in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 5.1 - 2001 ** Tested in industry standard 4x4 mm, 24-lead MCLP package. Additional Notes A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. B. Electrical specifications and performance data contained in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp D. Mini-Circuits does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics and other items contained within this document and same are provided as an accommodation and on an “As is” basis, with all faults. E. Purchasers of this part are solely responsible for proper storing, handling, assembly and processing of Known Good Dice (including, without limitation, proper ESD preventative measures, Die preparation, Die attach, wire bond ing and related assembly and test activities), and Mini-Circuits assumes no responsibility therefor or for environmental effects on Known Good Dice. F. Mini-Circuits and the Mini-Circuits logo are registered trademarks of Scientific Components Corporation d/b/a Mini- Circuits. All other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. A reference to any third-party Notes trademark does not constitute or imply any endorsement, affiliation, sponsorship, or recommendation by any such A. Performance and quality attributes and conditions not expressly stated in this specification document are intended to be excluded and do not form a part of this specification document. third-partyand of Mini-Circuits orcontained its products. B. Electrical specifications performance data in this specification document are based on Mini-Circuit’s applicable established test performance criteria and measurement instructions. C. The parts covered by this specification document are subject to Mini-Circuits standard limited warranty and terms and conditions (collectively, “Standard Terms”); Purchasers of this part are entitled to the rights and benefits contained therein. For a full statement of the Standard Terms and the exclusive rights and remedies thereunder, please visit Mini-Circuits’ website at www.minicircuits.com/MCLStore/terms.jsp Mini-Circuits ® www.minicircuits.com P.O. Box 350166, Brooklyn, NY 11235-0003 (718) 934-4500 [email protected] Page 5 of 5