2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 Features Self Bias Architecture On-Chip Drain Bias Coil/DC Blocking 9.0 dB Small Signal Gain 4.5 dB Noise Figure +19.0 dBm P1dB Compression Point 100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883 Method 2010 Chip Device Layout General Description Mimix Broadband’s 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC distributed low noise amplifier has a small signal gain of 9.0 dB with a noise figure of 4.5 dB across the band. This MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.3 µm GaAs PHEMT device model technology, and is based upon optical beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity. The chip has surface passivation to protect and provide a rugged part with backside via holes and gold metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or eutectic solder die attach process. This device is well suited for fiber optic, microwave radio, military, space, telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation and VSAT applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage (Vd) Supply Current (Id) Input Power (Pin) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Operating Temperature (Ta) Channel Temperature (Tch) +8.5 VDC 175 mA +20 dBm -65 to +165 OC -55 to MTTF Table 1 MTTF Table 1 (1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is recommended to keep channel temperature as low as possible for maximum life. Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC) Parameter Frequency Range (f ) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Small Signal Gain (S21) Gain Flatness ( S21) Reverse Isolation (S12) Noise Figure (NF) Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Output Second Order Intercept Point (OIP2) Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Drain Bias Voltage (Vd) Supply Current (Id) (Vd=5.0V) Units GHz dB dB dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm VDC mA Min. 2.0 +4.5 100 Typ. 12.0 15.0 9.0 +/-0.5 20.0 4.5 +19.0 +39.0 +29.0 +5.0 115 Max. 18.0 +7.0 130 100% on-wafer DC testing and 100% RF wafer qualification. Wafer qualification includes sample testing from each quadrant with an 80% pass rate required. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 1 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 Buffer Amplifier Measurements CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V, Id=110 mA CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V Id=110 mA 7 13 12 6 11 5 Noise Figure (dB) Gain (dB) 10 9 8 7 6 4 3 2 5 1 4 3 0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V Id=110 mA CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V Id=110 mA 0 5 -5 Output Return Loss (dB) Input Return Loss (dB) 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -25 -40 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 0.0 24.0 Frequency (GHz) 45 20 40 18 35 16 30 14 25 12 20 10 15 8 10 6 5 4 0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 Frequency (GHz) PAE_5V 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 45 43 41 OIP3/OIP2 (dBm) 22 P1dB_7V 6.0 CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V Id=100 mA 50 Power Added Efficiency (%) Output Power P1dB (dBm) CMM4000-BD Vd=See Legend Id=110 mA P1dB_6V 4.0 Frequency (GHz) 24 P1dB_5V 2.0 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 Frequency (GHz) PAE_6V PAE_7V OIP3 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com OIP2 Page 2 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 Buffer Amplifier Measurements (cont,) CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V Id=100 mA 12 11 Small Signal Gain (dB) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 Frequency (GHz) +125 deg C -55 deg C +25 deg C CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V, Id=100 mA 24 23 Output Power P1dB (dBm) 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 Frequency (GHz) +125 deg C -55 deg C +25 deg C Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 S-Parameters Typical S-Parameter Data for CMM4000 Vd=5.0 V Id=110 m A Frequency (GHz) 0.1 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 26.0 27.0 28.0 29.0 30.0 S11 (Mag) 0.939 0.364 0.296 0.286 0.292 0.315 0.320 0.290 0.266 0.228 0.181 0.144 0.139 0.171 0.194 0.190 0.159 0.120 0.148 0.191 0.103 0.305 0.623 0.768 0.840 0.878 0.908 0.927 0.939 0.941 0.946 S11 (Ang) -28.86 -132.15 -154.45 -160.46 -165.78 -170.64 -179.10 174.17 167.95 162.72 161.86 170.52 -173.68 -168.09 -177.47 164.69 135.47 77.24 0.06 -50.22 -69.38 -2.05 -38.06 -63.85 -81.23 -93.97 -103.83 -112.29 -119.49 -125.43 -130.57 S21 (Mag) 0.030 1.904 2.668 2.828 2.828 2.797 2.736 2.741 2.740 2.762 2.806 2.862 2.911 2.934 2.900 2.814 2.816 2.903 2.899 2.832 2.720 2.171 1.302 0.764 0.475 0.303 0.197 0.147 0.148 0.158 0.155 S21 (Ang) 117.39 -171.74 -105.50 -70.66 -44.41 -22.20 -1.45 16.88 35.36 53.73 72.32 91.58 111.73 132.75 154.42 175.34 -164.76 -141.37 -115.02 -86.80 -53.34 -11.92 21.15 40.26 52.76 60.92 61.87 53.60 48.15 55.22 69.84 S12 (Mag) 0.000 0.005 0.010 0.018 0.022 0.026 0.030 0.036 0.040 0.045 0.050 0.056 0.062 0.068 0.072 0.075 0.080 0.087 0.092 0.095 0.096 0.080 0.048 0.029 0.017 0.010 0.006 0.005 0.007 0.007 0.008 S12 (Ang) 133.12 -60.12 -5.71 18.16 44.37 64.72 76.12 97.10 112.34 127.57 143.05 159.35 176.77 -164.72 -145.03 -126.55 -108.43 -87.59 -63.43 -37.36 -5.72 34.73 66.50 85.11 92.79 100.58 93.67 60.51 51.59 68.77 84.14 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com S22 (Mag) 0.983 0.534 0.229 0.160 0.185 0.209 0.225 0.225 0.212 0.188 0.153 0.108 0.056 0.014 0.068 0.112 0.099 0.077 0.106 0.113 0.089 0.166 0.241 0.254 0.243 0.227 0.209 0.201 0.204 0.219 0.238 S22 (Ang) 118.74 -87.11 -64.48 -81.40 -91.05 -89.28 -84.50 -74.33 -65.50 -56.22 -46.48 -37.11 -30.81 -113.48 -151.52 -133.14 -114.04 -134.21 -143.64 -137.82 -152.93 -175.57 -156.77 -141.68 -132.25 -127.37 -126.41 -128.78 -132.36 -134.50 -132.64 Page 4 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 Mechanical Drawing 1.414 (0.056) 1.000 (0.039) 2 3 0.348 (0.014) 0.539 (0.021) 1 6 5 4 0.0 1.555 1.795 (0.061) (0.071) 1.890 1.675 (0.066) (0.074) 0.0 (Note: Engineering designator is M393) Units: millimeters (inches) Bond pad dimensions are shown to center of bond pad. Thickness: 0.076 +/- 0.010 (0.003 +/- 0.0004), Backside is ground, Bond Pad/Backside Metallization: Gold All DC Bond Pads are 0.080 x 0.080 (0.003 x 0.003). All RF Bond Pads are 0.180 x 0.080 (0.007 x 0.003). Bond pad centers are approximately 0.109 (0.004) from the edge of the chip. Dicing tolerance: +/- 0.005 (+/- 0.0002). Approximate weight: 1.172 mg Bond Pad #1 (RF In) Bond Pad #2 (Vd) Bond Pad #3 (RF Out) Bond Pad #4 (Rs-8.5 ) Bond Pad #5 (Rs-12 ) Bond Pad #6 (Rs-13 ) Bias Arrangement Vd Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2] 2 3 RF In RF Out 1 6 5 4 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier CMM4000-BD May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the bonding diagram, this device operates using a self-biased architecture and only requires one drain bias. Bias is nominally Vd=5V, I=115mA. Additionally there are three source resistors on chip, 13, 12 and 8.5 Ohms. One of these must be bonded to ground. Typically 12 Ohms is bonded to ground to achieve performance as shown. Bonding to one of the other resistors or any or all in parallel may allow additional performance adjustment. App Note [2] Bias Arrangement - Each DC pad (Vd) needs to have DC bypass capacitance (~100-200 pF) as close to the device as possible. Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended. MTTF Graphs These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry. CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V, Id=110 mA 1.00E+01 1.0E+08 1.00E+00 FITS MTTF (hours) CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V, Id=110 mA 1.0E+09 1.0E+07 1.0E+06 1.00E-01 1.00E-02 1.0E+05 1.00E-03 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 55 65 75 Backplate Temperature (deg C) 85 95 105 115 125 Baseplate Temperature (deg C) CMM4000-BD Vd=5.0 V, Id=110 mA 170 160 Tch (deg C) 150 140 130 120 110 100 90 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 Backplate Temperature (deg C) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Buffer Amplifier May 2007 - Rev 01-May-07 Handling and Assembly Information CMM4000-BD CAUTION! - Mimix Broadband MMIC Products contain gallium arsenide (GaAs) which can be hazardous to the human body and the environment. For safety, observe the following procedures: Do not ingest. Do not alter the form of this product into a gas, powder, or liquid through burning, crushing, or chemical processing as these by-products are dangerous to the human body if inhaled, ingested, or swallowed. Observe government laws and company regulations when discarding this product. This product must be discarded in accordance with methods specified by applicable hazardous waste procedures. Life Support Policy - Mimix Broadband's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the President and General Counsel of Mimix Broadband. As used herein: (1) Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. (2) A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness. ESD - Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) devices are susceptible to electrostatic and mechanical damage. Die are supplied in antistatic containers, which should be opened in cleanroom conditions at an appropriately grounded antistatic workstation. Devices need careful handling using correctly designed collets, vacuum pickups or, with care, sharp tweezers. Die Attachment - GaAs Products from Mimix Broadband are 0.076 mm (0.003") thick and have vias through to the backside to enable grounding to the circuit. Microstrip substrates should be brought as close to the die as possible. The mounting surface should be clean and flat. If using conductive epoxy, recommended epoxies are Tanaka TS3332LD, Die Mat DM6030HK or DM6030HK-Pt cured in a nitrogen atmosphere per manufacturer's cure schedule. Apply epoxy sparingly to avoid getting any on to the top surface of the die. An epoxy fillet should be visible around the total die periphery. For additional information please see the Mimix "Epoxy Specifications for Bare Die" application note. If eutectic mounting is preferred, then a fluxless gold-tin (AuSn) preform, approximately 0.0012 thick, placed between the die and the attachment surface should be used. A die bonder that utilizes a heated collet and provides scrubbing action to ensure total wetting to prevent void formation in a nitrogen atmosphere is recommended. The gold-tin eutectic (80% Au 20% Sn) has a melting point of approximately 280º C (Note: Gold Germanium should be avoided). The work station temperature should be 310ºC +/- 10ºC. Exposure to these extreme temperatures should be kept to minimum. The collet should be heated, and the die pre-heated to avoid excessive thermal shock. Avoidance of air bridges and force impact are critical during placement. Wire Bonding - Windows in the surface passivation above the bond pads are provided to allow wire bonding to the die's gold bond pads. The recommended wire bonding procedure uses 0.076 mm x 0.013 mm (0.003" x 0.0005") 99.99% pure gold ribbon with 0.5-2% elongation to minimize RF port bond inductance. Gold 0.025 mm (0.001") diameter wedge or ball bonds are acceptable for DC Bias connections. Aluminum wire should be avoided. Thermo-compression bonding is recommended though thermosonic bonding may be used providing the ultrasonic content of the bond is minimized. Bond force, time and ultrasonics are all critical parameters. Bonds should be made from the bond pads on the die to the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible. Part Number for Ordering Description CMM4000-BD-000V PB-CMM4000-BD-0000 RoHS compliant die packed in vacuum release gel packs CMM4000-BD evaluation module Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 7 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.