RoHS Compliant High Power PHEMT 600 – 4000 MHz, 30 dBm Linear Pout, 10 watt P1dB Features MAAP-008171 V2P Block Diagram • Ideal for WiMax, MESH Network, and Linear Applications • Small Signal Gain: 11 dB Typical • EVM: 2.5% at 30 dBm Linear (OFDM) POUT • Includes thermally-coupled reference FET for use in external biasing circuit • Lead-Free 4 mm 16 lead PQFN Package • 100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper • Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound • RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible Description M/A-Com's MAAP-008171 is an unmatched high power GaAs pHEMT which exhibits high gain and linearity performance in a lead-free 4mm PQFN 16Lead surface mount plastic package. This part is tunable over a frequency range from 600 MHz to 4000 MHz making it ideal many linear applications such as CDMA, WCDMA, and WiMax. Pin Configuration Pin No. Pin Name Description 1 Sense_S Source of Reference Device 2 Sense_D Drain of Reference Device 3 Sense_G Gate of Reference Device 4 N/C No Connection 5-8 RFIN RF Input/Gate Bias 9-12 N/C No Connection 13-16 RFOUT This part can achieve 27 dBm /30 dBm Linear Pout when measured for 802.16d (EVM < 2.5%) when operated @ 12V. It also contains a thermallycoupled reference transistor to allow simple current mirror biasing. The MAAP-008171 is fabricated using a high reliability GaAs PHEMT process to realize low current and high power functionality. The process features full passivation for increased performance and reliability. 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF and DC ground. Ordering Information 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings 3,4 Part Number Package MAAP-008171-TR3000 3000 piece reel MAAP-008171-001SMB 900 MHz Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) MAAP-008171-002SMB 1.9 GHz Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) MAAP-008171-003SMB MAAP-008171-004SMB 17 Parameter 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. RF & DC Ground Absolute Maximum Input Power + 32 dBm Operating Supply Voltage +12.0 Volts Gate Voltage +1 Volts Operating Temperature -30 °C to +85 °C Channel Temperature +150 °C Storage Temperature -40 °C to +150 °C 2.5 GHz Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) 3.5 GHz Sample Test Board (Includes 5 Samples) Paddle RF Output/Drain Bias 2 3. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 4. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. This PRELIMINARY Data Sheet contains information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for development. Performance is based on simulated results or target specifications. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. 1 * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC. 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 High Power PHEMT 600 – 4000 MHz, 30 dBm Linear Pout, 10 watt P1dB MAAP-008171 V2P Electrical Specifications: F = 2.3 - 2.7 GHz, TA = +25 °C, VDD = 12.0 V, in test fixture Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 2.5 GHz dB — 11 — Input Return Loss 2.3 to 2.7 GHz dB — 5 — Output P1dB 2.3 to 2.7 GHz OFDM application 2010 MHz CW application dBm dBm — — 37.5 39.5 — — EVM POUT = 30 dBm OFDM, QAM-64 802.16 % — 2.5 — V — 12 — Device / Supply Voltage Gate Voltage VGG (for IDD = 200 mA) V — -0.7 — Active Supply Current POUT = 30 dBm mA — 420 — PAE POUT = 30 dBm % — 18 — PCB Layout FR-4 Circuit Board, thickness = 0.20 mm Parts List Part Value Case Style Manufacturer C1,C12 0.1 µF 0402 Murata C2,C11 1000 pF 0402 Murata C3,C4,C9,C10 10 pF 0402 Murata C5 1.6 pF 0402 Murata C6,C7 3.3 pF 0402 Murata C8 1.2 pF 0402 Murata C13,C14 10 µF 1206 Murata L1,L2 3.3 nH 0402 Coilcraft R1 50 Ω 0402 Panasonic 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. • 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 High Power PHEMT 600 – 4000 MHz, 30 dBm Linear Pout, 10 watt P1dB MAAP-008171 V2P Typical Performance Curves for OFDM Application: Gain Input Return Loss 0 25 +25°C -40°C +85°C 20 +25°C -40°C +85°C -2 15 -4 10 -6 5 -8 -10 0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 30 34 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) EVM Output Return Loss 0 4.0 2.3 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.5 GHz 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz 2.8 GHz 3.5 -5 3.0 2.5 -10 2.0 1.5 +25°C -40°C +85°C -15 1.0 0.50 -20 0.0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 14 18 22 26 Channel Power (dBm) Frequency (GHz) PAE vs. POUT @ 2.5 GHz P1dB vs. POUT @ 2.5 GHz 20 50 +25°C -40°C +85°C +25°C -40°C +85°C 40 15 30 10 20 5 10 0 0 26 28 30 32 P OUT 34 36 38 40 (dBm) 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. 26 28 30 32 P OUT 34 36 38 40 (dBm) • 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 High Power PHEMT 600 – 4000 MHz, 30 dBm Linear Pout, 10 watt P1dB MAAP-008171 V2P Typical Performance Curves for CW Application: Gain Input Return Loss 0 25 +25°C +25°C 20 -5 15 -10 10 -15 5 0 1.8 -20 1.9 2 2.1 1.8 2.2 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) P1dB vs. POUT Output Return Loss 0 25 -5 +25°C 20 -10 -15 15 -20 +25°C 10 -25 -30 5 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 5 10 15 20 P Frequency (GHz) OUT 25 30 35 40 (dBm) Lead-Free 4 mm 16-Lead PQFN† † 4 Reference Application Note M538 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. 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.