Product Description SNA-500 Stanford Microdevices’ SNA-500 is a GaAs monolithic broadband amplifier in die form. This amplifier provides 19dB of gain when biased at 70mA and 5.0V. P1dB and TOIP may be improved by 2dB by baising @ 100mA. DC-3 GHz, Cascadable GaAs MMIC Amplifier External DC decoupling capacitors determine low frequency response. The use of an external resistor allows for bias flexibility and stability. These unconditionally stable amplifiers are designed for use as general purpose 50 ohm gain blocks. Also available in packaged form (SNA-576, -586 & -587), its small size (0.4mm x 0.4mm) and gold metallization make it an ideal choice for use in hybrid circuits. The SNA-500 is available in gel paks at 100 devices per container. Output Power vs. Frequency 22 20 18 dB 16 14 Applications • Narrow and Broadband Linear Amplifiers • Commercial and Industrial Applications 12 0.1 1 2 3 4 5 GHz Electrical Specifications at Ta = 25C Sym bol G P G F BW 3dB P 1dB N F VSW R IP T 3 D IS O L VD P a r a m e t e r s : T e s t C o n d itio n s : Id = 7 0 m A , Z 0 = 5 0 O h m s U n its M in . Ty p . 1 8 .0 1 6 .0 1 5 .0 2 0 .0 1 8 .0 1 7 .0 S m a ll S ig n a l P o w e r G a in f = 0 .1 -1 .0 G H z f = 1 .0 -2 .0 G H z f = 2 .0 -3 .0 G H z dB dB dB G a in F la tn e s s f = 0 .1 -2 .0 G H z dB + /- 1 .0 G H z 3 .0 1 8 .0 3 d B B a n d w id th O u tp u t P o w e r a t 1 d B C o m p r e s s io n f = 2 .0 G H z dBm N o is e F ig u r e f = 2 .0 G H z dB In p u t / O u tp u t f = 0 .1 -8 .0 G H z T h ir d O r d e r In te r c e p t P o in t f = 2 .0 G H z dBm 3 4 .0 G r o u p D e la y f = 2 .0 G H z psec 120 R e v e r s e Is o la tio n f = 0 .1 -8 .0 G H z D e v ic e V o lta g e 4 .2 M ax. 5 .0 1 .5 :1 dB V 2 2 .0 4 .3 5 .0 d G /d T D e v ic e G a i n T e m p e ra t u r e C o e ff ic ie n t d B /d e g C -0 .0 0 2 7 d V /d T D e v ic e V o lt a g e T e m p e r a t u re C o e ff ic ie n t m V /d e g C -5 .0 5 .7 The information provided herein is believed to be reliable at press time. Stanford Microdevices assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. 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All worldwide rights reserved. 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 5-69 http://www.stanfordmicro.com 50 Ohm Gain Blocks Product Features • Cascadable 50 Ohm Gain Block • 19dB Gain, +18dBm P1dB • 1.5:1 Input and Output VSWR • Operates From Single Supply • Chip Back Is Ground SNA-500 DC-3 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier Typical Performance at 25° C (Vds = 5.0V, Ids = 70mA) |S21| vs. Frequency |S11| vs. Frequency 22 0 20 -5 18 dB dB -10 16 -15 14 12 -20 0.1 1 2 3 4 0.1 5 1 2 3 4 5 GHz GHz |S12| vs. Frequency |S22| vs. Frequency 0 0 -5 -5 -10 dB dB -10 -15 -15 -20 -25 -20 0.1 1 2 3 4 5 0.1 1 2 3 4 5 50 Ohm Gain Blocks GHz GHz TOIP vs. Frequency Noise Figure vs. Frequency 38 6 36 5 34 dBm dB 32 4 30 28 3 0.1 1.0 2 3 4 0.1 5 1 2 3 4 5 GHz GHz Typical Chip S-Parameters Vds = 5.0V, Ids = 70mA Freq GHz |S11| S11 Ang |S21| S21 Ang |S12| S12 Ang |S22| S22 Ang .100 0.162 149 10.39 175 0.059 -4 0.128 -176 .250 0.158 152 10.42 169 0.062 0 0.132 -165 .500 0.151 163 10.49 163 0.068 2 0.141 -160 1.00 0.147 175 10.53 159 0.074 4 0.152 -151 1.50 0.140 178 10.61 146 0.076 6 0.204 -148 2.00 0.129 -178 10.64 137 0.077 8 0.243 -149 2.50 0.125 -167 10.54 122 0.079 10 0.293 -155 3.00 0.136 -156 10.25 111 0.082 11 0.323 -160 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 5-70 http://www.stanfordmicro.com SNA-500 DC-3 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier Absolute Maximum Ratings Part Number Ordering Information A b s o lu te M a xim u m P a r a m ete r D e vic e C urre nt 1 3 0m A Po w e r D issipa tion 7 5 0m W R F In p ut Po w er 2 0 0m W Ju n ction Te m p e ra ture +2 0 0 C O p e ra tin g Te m p e ra tu re -4 5 C to +8 5 C Sto ra g e Te m pe ra tu re -6 5 C to +1 5 0 C Part Number Devices Per Pak SNA-500 100 Notes: 1. Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage. 6.0 MTTF vs. Temperature @ Id = 70mA Die Bottom Temperature Junction Temperature MTTF (hrs) +65C +155C 1000000 +100C +190C 100000 +130C +220C 10000 5.0 Typical Biasing Configuration Die Attach Wire Bonding The die attach process mechanically attaches the die to the circuit substrate. In addition, it electrically connects the ground to the trace on which the die is mounted and establishes the thermal path by which heat can leave the die. Electrical connections to the die are through wire bonds. Stanford Microdevices recommends wedge bonding or ball bonding to the pads of these devices. Recommended Wedge Bonding Procedure Assembly Techniques Epoxy die attach is recommended. The top and bottom metallization is gold. Conductive silver-filled epoxies are recommended. This method involves the use of epoxy to form a joint between the backside gold of the chip and the metallized area of the substrate. A 150 C cure for 1 hour is necessary. Recommended epoxy is Ablebond 84-1LMIT1 from Ablestik. 522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 1. Set the heater block temperature to 260C +/- 10C. 2. Use pre-stressed (annealed) gold wire between 0.0005 to 0.001 inches in diameter. 3. Tip bonding pressure should be between 15 and 20 grams and should not exceed 20 grams. The footprint that the wedge leaves on the gold wire should be between 1.5 and 2.5 wire diameters across for a good bond. Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC 5-71 http://www.stanfordmicro.com 50 Ohm Gain Blocks Thermal Resistance (Lead-Junction): 265° C/W