1.0W Power Amplifier 2.0-4.0 GHZ MAAPGM0027 RO-P-DS-3097 Preliminary Information Features ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1.0W Operation Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation MSAG™ Process 5x5 mm 20 Lead MLP Package APGM002 Description The MAAPGM0027 is a packaged, 2-stage, 1.0 W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks in a 20 lead MLP package, allowing easy assembly. 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 MESFET Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance. 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. Primary Applications ♦ Wireless Local Loop 3.4-3.6 GHz ♦ MMDS 2.5-2.7 GHz ♦ Radar Maximum Operating Conditions 1 Parameter Symbol Absolute Maximum Units Input Power PIN 15.0 dBm Drain Supply Voltage VDD +12.0 V Gate Supply Voltage VGG -3.5 V Quiescent Drain Current (No RF, 40% IDSS) IDQ 360 mA PDISS 3.3 W Junction Temperature TJ 180 °C Storage Temperature TSTG -55 to +150 °C Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF) 1. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. 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. 1.0W Power Amplifier 2.0-4.0 GHZ MAAPGM0027 RO-P-DS-3097 Preliminary Information Recommended Operating Conditions Characteristic Drain Supply Voltage Gate Supply Voltage Input Power Symbol VDD VGG PIN Junction Temperature TJ Thermal Resistance ΘJC Package Base Temperature TB Min 4.0 -2.4 Typ 8.0 -2.0 10.0 Max 10.0 -1.3 13.0 Unit V V dBm 150 26.1 °C °C/W Note 2 °C 2. Maximum Package Base Temperature = 150°C — ΘJC* VDD * IDQ Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C3, Z0 = 50 W, VDD = 8V, IDQ ≈ 230 mA4, Pin = 10 dBm, RG ≈ 300 Ω Parameter Symbol Typical* Units Bandwidth f 2.0-4.0 GHz Output Power POUT 30 dBm Power Added Efficiency PAE 35 % 1-dB Compression Point P1dB 29 dBm Small Signal Gain G 22 dB Input VSWR VSWR 2:1 Output VSWR VSWR 1.8:1 — Gate Supply Current IGG <4 mA Drain Supply Current IDD <400 mA Noise Figure NF 6 dB Harmonic 2f -15 dBc 3 Harmonic 3f -25 dBc Output Third Order Intercept OTOI 37 dBm 3 Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM3 -12 dBm 5th Order Intermodulation Distortion, Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm IM5 -36 dBm 2 nd rd rd 3. TB = MMIC base temperature. 4. Adjust VGG between –2.4 to –1.3V to achieve indicated IDQ. Operating Instructions This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To operate the device, follow these steps. 1. Apply VGG ≈ -1.7V, VDD= 0 V. 2. Ramp VDD to desired voltage, typically 8 V. 3. Adjust VGG to set IDQ, (See Note 3 above). 4. Set RF input. 5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn VGG 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. 1.0W Power Amplifier 2.0-4.0 GHZ MAAPGM0027 RO-P-DS-3097 Preliminary Information 50 40 50 POUT PAE VDD = 4 VDD = 8 35 40 VDD = 6 VDD = 10 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 PAE(%) P1dB (dBm) POUT (dBm) 30 25 20 15 10 0 0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5 4.5 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at VDD = 8V and Pin = 8 dBm Figure 2. 1dB Compression Point vs. Drain Voltage 0.5 50 2.0 GHz 3.0 GHz 4.0 GHz 2.0 GHz 40 3.0 GHz 0.4 4.0 GHz 30 IDS (A) POUT (dBm) 4.5 0.3 20 0.2 10 0.1 0 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 -6 16 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 50 7 Gain Input VSW R 40 30 30 20 20 10 10 0 0 7 8 9 10 Drain Voltage (volts) Figure 5. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at fo = 3.5 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. Output VSW R 25 Gain (dB) PAE(%) POUT (dBm) PAE 40 6 16 30 50 POUT 5 14 Figure 4. Drain Current vs. Input Power at VDD = 8V Figure 3. Output Power vs. Input Power at VDD = 8V 4 12 Frequency (GHz) PIN (dBm) 6 20 5 15 4 10 3 5 2 0 1 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 Frequency (GHz) Figure 6. Sm all Signal Gain and VSW R vs. Frequency at V DD = 8V. • 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. 4.5 VSWR -6 1.0W Power Amplifier 2.0-4.0 GHZ MAAPGM0027 RO-P-DS-3097 Preliminary Information APGM0 Figure 7. 5x5 mm 20-Lead MLP. VDD 100pF (as close to the package as possible) 0.1μF APGM002 VGG 100pF (as close to the package as possible) 4 0.1μF Figure 8. Recommended Bias Configuration. 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. 1.0W Power Amplifier 2.0-4.0 GHZ MAAPGM0027 RO-P-DS-3097 Preliminary Information AAPGM0027 Figure 9. Demonstration Board PN MAAPGM0027-SMB (available upon request). Refer to M/A-COM Application Note Surface Mounting Instructions for FQFP-N Packages #S2083* for assembly guidelines. Application Notes can be found by going to the Site Search Page on M/A-COM’s web page (http://www.macom.com/search/search.jsp) and searching for the required Application Note. 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.