AGILENT ATF36077

2–18 GHz Ultra Low Noise
Pseudomorphic HEMT
Technical Data
ATF-36077
Features
Description
• PHEMT Technology
• Ultra-Low Noise Figure:
0.5 dB Typical at 12 GHz
0.3 dB Typical at 4 GHz
• High Associated Gain:
12 dB Typical at 12 GHz
17 dB Typical at 4 GHz
• Low Parasitic Ceramic
Microstrip Package
• Tape-and-Reel Packing
Option Available
Hewlett-Packard’s ATF-36077 is
an ultra-low-noise Pseudomorphic
High Electron Mobility Transistor
(PHEMT), packaged in a low
parasitic, surface-mountable
ceramic package. Properly
matched, this transistor will
provide typical 12 GHz noise
figures of 0.5 dB, or typical 4 GHz
noise figures of 0.3 dB. Additionally, the ATF-36077 has very low
noise resistance, reducing the
sensitivity of noise performance
to variations in input impedance
match, making the design of
broadband low noise amplifiers
much easier. The premium
sensitivity of the ATF-36077
makes this device the ideal choice
for use in the first stage of
extremely low noise cascades.
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Note: 1. See Noise Parameter Table.
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Ga
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
1.2
15
0.8
10
NF[1]
0.4
0
0
4
8
12
16
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 1. ATF-36077 Optimum Noise
Figure and Associated Gain vs.
Frequency for VDS = 1.5 V, ID = 10 mA.
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Pin Configuration
4
1
GATE
360
• 12 GHz DBS LNB (Low Noise
Block)
• 4 GHz TVRO LNB (Low Noise
Block)
• Ultra-Sensitive Low Noise
Amplifiers
ASSOCIATED GAIN (dB)
Applications
77 Package
2
SOURCE
3
DRAIN
SOURCE
The repeatable performance and
consistency make it appropriate
for use in Ku-band Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) Television
systems, C-band Television
Receive Only (TVRO) LNAs, or
other low noise amplifiers
operating in the 2-18␣ GHz
frequency range.
This GaAs PHEMT device has a
nominal 0.2 micron gate length
with a total gate periphery (width)
of 200 microns. Proven gold based
metalization systems and nitride
passivation assure rugged, reliable
devices.
5965-8726E
ATF-36077 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Units
Absolute
Maximum[1]
VDS
Drain – Source Voltage
V
+3
VGS
Gate – Source Voltage
V
-3
VGD
Gate-Drain Voltage
V
-3.5
mA
Idss
mW
180
dBm
+10
ID
PT
Pin max
Drain Current
Total Power
Dissipation[3]
RF Input Power
Tch
Channel Temperature
°C
150
TSTG
Storage Temperature
°C
-65 to 150
Thermal Resistance[2,3]:
θch-c = 60°C/W
Notes:
1. Operation of this device above any one
of these parameters may cause
permanent damage.
2. Measured at Pdiss = 15 mW and
Tch = 100°C.
3. Derate at 16.7 mW/°C for TC > 139°C.
ATF-36077 Electrical Specifications,
TC = 25°C, ZO = 50 Ω, Vds = 1.5 V, Ids = 10 mA, (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
Parameters and Test Conditions
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
0.5
0.6
NF
Noise Figure[1]
f = 12.0 GHz
dB
GA
Gain at NF[1]
f = 12.0 GHz
dB
11.0
12.0
gm
Transconductance
VDS = 1.5 V, VGS = 0 V
mS
50
55
Idss
Saturated Drain Current
VDS = 1.5 V, VGS = 0 V
mA
15
25
45
V
-1.0
-0.35
-0.15
Units
Typ.
Vp 10 %
Pinch-off Voltage
VDS = 1.5 V, IDS = 10% of Idss
Note:
1. Measured in a fixed tuned environment with Γ source = 0.54 at 156°; Γ load = 0.48 at 167°.
ATF-36077 Characterization Information,
TC = 25°C, ZO = 50 Ω, Vds = 1.5 V, Ids = 10 mA, (unless otherwise noted).
Symbol
Parameters and Test Conditions
NF
Noise Figure (Tuned Circuit)
f = 4 GHz
f = 12 GHz
dB
dB
0.3[2]
0.5
GA
Gain at Noise Figure (Tuned Circuit)
f = 4 GHz
f = 12 GHz
dB
dB
17
12
f = 12 GHz, VDS = 1.5 V, VGS = -2 V
dB
14
S12 off
Reverse Isolation
P1dB
Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression
f = 4 GHz
f = 12 GHz
dBm
dBm
5
5
Gate to Source Voltage for IDS = 10 mA
VDS = 1.5 V
V
-0.2
VGS 10 mA
Note:
2. See noise parameter table.
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ATF-36077 Typical Scattering Parameters,
Common Source, ZO = 50 Ω, VDS = 1.5 V, ID = 10 mA
Freq.
GHz
Mag.
S11
Ang.
dB
S21
Mag.
Ang.
dB
S12
Mag.
Ang.
Mag.
S22
Ang.
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
0.99
0.97
0.94
0.90
0.86
0.82
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.69
0.66
0.63
0.61
0.60
0.58
0.57
0.56
0.57
-17
-33
-49
-65
-79
-93
-107
-120
-133
-146
-159
-172
175
161
147
131
114
97
14.00
13.81
13.53
13.17
12.78
12.39
12.00
11.64
11.32
11.04
10.81
10.63
10.50
10.41
10.36
10.34
10.34
10.35
5.010
4.904
4.745
4.556
4.357
4.162
3.981
3.820
3.682
3.566
3.473
3.401
3.349
3.315
3.296
3.289
3.289
3.291
163
147
132
116
102
88
75
62
49
37
25
13
1
-12
-24
-37
-50
-64
-36.08
-30.33
-27.25
-25.32
-24.04
-23.17
-22.58
-22.17
-21.90
-21.71
-21.57
-21.44
-21.32
-21.19
-21.04
-20.87
-20.69
-20.53
0.016
0.030
0.043
0.054
0.063
0.069
0.074
0.078
0.080
0.082
0.083
0.085
0.086
0.087
0.089
0.091
0.092
0.094
78
66
54
43
33
24
16
8
1
-6
-13
-19
-25
-32
-39
-47
-55
-65
0.60
0.59
0.57
0.55
0.53
0.50
0.48
0.46
0.44
0.42
0.40
0.38
0.37
0.35
0.33
0.31
0.29
0.26
-14
-28
-41
-54
-66
-78
-89
-99
-109
-119
-129
-139
-149
-160
-171
177
164
148
ATF-36077 Typical “Off” Scattering Parameters,
Common Source, ZO = 50 Ω, VDS = 1.5 V, ID = 0 mA, VGS = -2 V
Freq.
GHz
Mag.
S11
Ang.
dB
S21
Mag.
Ang.
dB
S21
Mag.
Ang.
Mag.
Ang.
11.0
12.0
13.0
0.96
0.95
0.94
-139
-152
-166
-14.2
-14.0
-13.8
0.19
0.20
0.20
-43
-56
-69
-14.2
-14.0
-13.8
0.19
0.20
0.20
-43
-56
-68
0.97
0.97
0.96
-125
-137
-149
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S22
ATF-36077 Typical Noise Parameters,
Common Source, ZO = 50 Ω, VDS = 1.5 V, ID = 10 mA
25
Fmin[1]
dB
Mag.
Ang.
Rn /Zo
-
1
0.30
0.95
12
0.40
2
0.30
0.90
25
0.20
4
0.30
0.81
51
0.17
6
0.30
0.73
76
0.13
8
0.37
0.66
102
0.09
10
0.44
0.60
129
0.05
12
0.50
0.54
156
0.03
14
0.56
0.48
-174
0.02
16
0.61
0.43
-139
0.05
18
0.65
0.39
-100
0.09
20
MSG MAG
GAIN (dB)
Γopt
Freq.
GHz
15
S21
10
5
0
0
4
8
12
16
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Figure 2. Maximum Available Gain,
Maximum Stable Gain and Insertion
Power Gain vs. Frequency. VDS = 1.5 V,
ID = 10 mA.
Note:
1. The Fmin values at 2,4, and 6 GHz have been adjusted to reflect expected circuit losses
that will be encountered when matching to the optimum reflection coefficient (Γopt) at
these frequencies. The theoretical Fmin values for these frequencies are: 0.10 dB at
2␣ GHz, 0.20 dB at 4 GHz, and 0.29 dB at 6 GHz. Noise parameters are derived from
associated s parameters, packaged device measurements at 12 GHz, and die level
measurements from 6 to 18 GHz.
77 Package Dimensions
Part Number Ordering Information
1.02
(0.040)
SOURCE
4
1
GATE
SOURCE
360
.51
(0.020)
Part Number
No. of Devices
Container
ATF-36077-TRl[2]
1000
7" Reel
ATF-36077-STR
10
strip
Note:
2. For more information, see “Tape and Reel Packaging for Semiconductor Devices,” in
“Communications Components” Designer‘s Catalog.
3
DRAIN
2
1.78
(0.070)
1.75
(0.069)
1.22
(0.048)
.53
(0.021)
5.28
(0.208)
.10
(0.004)
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS (INCHES).
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