MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 Features Functional Schematic Integrates Image Reject (Balanced) Mixer, LO Buffer, LO Doubler, and RF Buffer 12 dB Conversion Gain 20 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3) -45 dBm (2x) LO Leakage (at RF Port) Variable Gain with Adjustable Bias Lead-Free 4 mm, 24 Lead QFN Package RoHS^ Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible N/C N/C N/C GND RF GND 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 18 VD2 I* 2 17 VG2 I 3 16 VD1 Description Q 4 15 VG1 The MAUC-011003 is an integrated up-converter assembled in a lead-free 4 mm 24-lead PQFN plastic package. This device has a typical conversion gain of 12 dB, and an image rejection of 15 dBc. This up-converter includes a LO doubler, LO buffer amplifier, and RF buffer amplifier. Variable gain can be achieved by adjusting the bias, with turn-down trajectories optimized to maintain linearity and 2LO leakage over the gain control range. The output IP3 is 32 dBm at maximum gain. Q* 5 14 VG4 N/C 6 13 VD3 X2 7 8 9 10 11 12 GND LO GND N/C N/C VG3 Pin Configuration2 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 N/C 13 VD3 2 I* 14 VG4 3 I 15 VG1 4 Q 16 VD1 5 Q* 17 VG2 6 N/C 18 VD2 7 GND 19 GND The MAUC-011003 is ideally suited for 28 and 32 GHz band point-to-point radios under both LSB and USB operation and Ka-Band VSAT applications. Each device is 100% performance compliance. IRM N/C RF tested to ensure 1 Ordering Information Part Number Package 8 LO 20 RF MAUC-011003-TR0500 500 Piece Reel 9 GND 21 GND MAUC-011003-001SMB Sample Board 10 N/C 22 N/C 11 N/C 23 N/C 12 VG3 24 N/C 25 Paddle3 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. For optimum RF performance, all N/C’s should be terminated to ground. 3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground. 1 ^ Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 Electrical Specifications: LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm @ 2 GHz, VD1,24 = 4 V, VD34 = 3 V, ID1 +ID2 = 240 mA, ID3 = 140 mA, VG4 = -3 V, TA = 25°C Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max. Frequency Range (RF) GHz 27.5 - 33.4 Frequency Range (LO) GHz 12 - 18.45 LO Input Power (PLO) dBm - 0 - Conversion Gain dB 8.5 12.0 14.0 Image Rejection dBc - 15 - Input IP3 dBm - 20 - Output IP3 (PIN = -10 dBm/tone) dBm 28 32 - Spurious (2xLO) [tuned - IF voltages ~ 0.2 V] dBm - -45 - Spurious (1xLO) dBm - -55 - V -1.0 - -0.1 Gate Current (IG1 + IG2) mA -2.0 - 0 Gate Current (IG3) mA -0.5 - 0 Gate Voltages (VG1,VG2,VG3) 4 4. Apply gate voltages prior to drain voltages. First turn on VG4 = -3 V. Then adjust VG1, VG2 and VG3 between -1.0 and -0.1 V to achieve specified drain current. Typical current (380 mA) = 240 (I D1 + ID2) + 140 (ID3) . Refer to App Note [1] for biasing details. Absolute Maximum Ratings5,6,7 Parameter Absolute Max. Drain Voltage 4.3 V Gate Bias Voltage (VG1,2,3) -1.5 V < VG < 0 V Gate Bias Voltage (VG4) -4.0 V < VG < 0 V Input Power 10 dBm LO Input Power 13 dBm Storage Temperature -55°C to +150°C Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C Junction Temperature +150°C Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity These electronic devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these static sensitive devices. 5. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 6. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 7. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure MTTF > 1 x 106 hours. 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm @ 2 GHz, PDC = 1.38 W Conversion Gain Conversion Gain (dB) 20 15 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 0 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Frequency (GHz) Conversion Gain @ 33.5 GHz 20 20 15 15 10 10 Conversion Gain (dB) Conversion Gain (dB) Conversion Gain @ 27.5 GHz 5 0 -5 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -10 -15 -20 0 40 80 120 160 200 5 0 -5 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -10 -15 -20 240 0 40 80 ID1 + ID2 (mA) 15 15 10 5 0 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -5 -10 3 Conversion Gain (dB) Conversion Gain (dB) 20 60 80 100 ID3 (mA) 200 120 140 10 5 0 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -5 -10 160 -15 40 60 80 100 120 140 ID3 (mA) M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 240 Conversion Gain @ 33.5 GHz 20 40 160 ID1 + ID2 (mA) Conversion Gain @ 27.5 GHz -15 120 160 MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm @ 2 GHz, PDC = 1.38 W Input IP3 30 25 IIP3 (dBm) 20 15 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 0 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Frequency (GHz) Input IP3 @ 33.5 GHz 25 25 20 20 15 15 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Input IP3 @ 27.5 GHz 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 0 0 40 80 120 160 200 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 0 240 0 40 80 ID1 + ID2 (mA) 20 20 15 15 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 4 IP3 (dBm) IP3 (dBm) 25 60 80 200 240 Input IP3 @ 33.5 GHz 25 40 160 ID1 + ID2 (mA) Input IP3 @ 27.5 GHz 0 120 100 ID3 (mA) 120 140 10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C 5 160 0 40 60 80 100 120 140 ID3 (mA) M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 160 MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 Typical Performance Curves: LO = 0 dBm, IF = -10 dBm @ 2 GHz, PDC = 1.38 W 1xLO Leakage 2xLO Leakage -10 -10 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -20 1xLO Leakage (dBm) 2xLO Leakage (dBm) -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Frequency (GHz) -80 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Frequency (GHz) Image Rejection 0 Image Rejection (dBc) -10 -20 -30 LSB = +25°C USB = +25°C LSB = -40°C USB = -40°C LSB = +85°C USB = +85°C -40 -50 -60 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Frequency (GHz) 5 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support 34 MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 App Note [1] Biasing Apply negative gate bias before applying positive drain bias. MAUC-011003 is operated by biasing VD1 and VD2 at 4 V and VD3 at 3 V. The drain currents are set to 90 mA, 150 mA, and 140 mA respectively. V G4 requires a fixed voltage bias of nominally -3 V. In order to maintain the best performance over temperature it is recommended to use active bias on V G1, VG2 and VG3 to keep the currents in VD1, VD2 and VD3 constant. Depending on the supply voltages available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuits may include a single transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series with the drain supply to sense the current. App Note [2] IF Inputs The IF input to the typical configuration is through a 90° hybrid coupler. The hybrid splits the IF input into in-phase and quadrature-phase components which feed into two 180° hybrid couplers splitting into 4 signals. These four signals enter the MAUC-011003 on I/I*,Q/Q* IF inputs. For highest gain, best image rejection and lowest noise figure, all the 4 IF inputs should be used. 6 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V1 App Note [3] Board Layout As shown in the recommended board layout, it is recommended to provide 100 pF decoupling capacitors as close to the bias pins as possible. Additional 10 nF (C1 - C7) and 1 µF (C8 - C14) on each of the bias lines are recommended placed a distance further away. Recommended Board Layout App Note [4] IF Bias Tuning To obtain optimum 2xLO leakage performance, tuning is achieved by adjusting the DC bias on each of the IF inputs (I, Q, I*, Q*). DC bias is implemented by adding simple bias tees to each of the four IF ports. The diagram below shows a typical bias tee design used. If the I and Q ports are used for the IF input, the I* and Q* ports are DC biased and terminated into 50 Ω. A typical tuning arrangement is to apply a fixed 0.3 V DC bias to both the used IF input ports: I, Q. The remaining two IF ports which have been terminated to 50 Ω tuning independently for minimum 2xLO leakage. For minimum 2xLO leakage in a system, it may be necessary to correct the IF DC bias for different frequency and temperature conditions. This can be implemented by calibration and offset tables stored in memory, and used to control IF bias over all practical conditions. Typical Configuration IF Bias 1 µF 10 nH 15 pF IF IN (from 180º hybrid or terminated to 50 Ω) 7 to MAUC-011003 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support MAUC-011003 Up Converter 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Lead-Free 4 mm 24-Lead PQFN † † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin. 8 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macom.com/support Rev. V1