Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 6 - 18 GHz High Power Amplifier TGA9092-SCC Key Features and Performance • • • • • • • • Dual Channel Power Amplifier 0.25um pHEMT Technology 6-18 GHz Frequency Range 2.8 W/Channel Midband Pout 5.6 W Pout Combined 24 dB Nominal Gain Balanced In/Out for Low VSWR 8V @ 1.2A per Channel Bias Primary Applications • X-Ku band High Power • VSAT 36 Chip Dimensions 5.739 mm x 4.318 mm x 0.1016 mm 35 Product Description The TriQuint TGA9092-SCC is a dual channel, threestage wide band HPA MMIC designed using TriQuint’s proven 0.25 µm Power pHEMT process to support a variety of high performance applications including military EW programs, VSAT, and other applications requiring wideband high power performance. Pout @ P2dB (dBm) 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) Typical Measured Pout (RF Probe) Each amplifier channel consists of one 1200 µm input device driving a 2400 µm intermediate stage which drives a 4800 um output stage. 27 26 25 24 23 Gain (dB) The TGA9092-SCC provides a nominal 34 dBm of output power at 2dB gain compression across the 6-18 GHz range per channel . Power combined, nominal output power of 36.5 dBm can be expected with low loss external couplers. Typical per channel small signal gain is 24 dB. Typical single-ended Input/Output RL is 6-8 dB across the band. 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 The TGA9092-SCC is 100% DC and RF tested onwafer to ensure performance compliance. The device is available in chip form. 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) Typical Measured Small Signal Gain TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 1 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC TABLE I MAXIMUM RATINGS Symbol Parameter 5/ + Positive Supply Voltage - Negative Supply Voltage Range V V + I Positive Supply Current (Quiescent) Value Notes 9V 4/ -5V TO 0V 3.5 A 4/ | IG | Gate Supply Current PIN Input Continuous Wave Power 26 dBm 4/ PD Power Dissipation 28.8 W 3/ 4/ TCH Operating Channel Temperature 150 0C 1/ 2/ TM TSTG Mounting Temperature (30 Seconds) Storage Temperature 84.48 mA 0 320 C -65 to 150 0C 1/ These ratings apply to each individual FET. 2/ Junction operating temperature will directly affect the device median time to failure (T M). For maximum life, it is recommended that junction temperatures be maintained at the lowest possible levels. 3/ When operated at this bias condition with a base plate temperature of 70 0C, the median life is reduced from 1.6 E+6 to 5.4 E+4 hours. 4/ Combinations of supply voltage, supply current, input power, and output power shall not exceed PD. 5/ These ratings represent the maximum operable values for this two-channel device. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 2 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC TABLE II DC PROBE TEST (TA = 25 °C ± 5 °C) Symbol Parameter Minimum Maximum Unit Imax(Q1) Maximum Current 400 800 mA Gm (Q1) Transconductance 200 600 mS VP Pinch-off Voltage -1.5 -0.5 V Breakdown Voltage GateSource Breakdown Voltage GateDrain -30 -13 V -30 -13 V BVGS BVGD TABLE III AUTOPROBE FET PARAMETER MEASUREMENT CONDITONS FET Parameters G m : Transconductance; (I DSS ) − IDS 1 VG1 Test Conditions For all material types, V DS is swept between 0.5 V and VDSP in search of the maximum value of Ids. This maximum IDS is recorded as IDS1. For Intermediate and Power material, IDS1 is measured at V GS = VG1 = -0.5 V. For Low Noise, HFET and pHEMT material, V GS = VG1 = -0.25 V. For LNBECOLC, use V GS = VG1 = -0.10 V. V P : Pinch-Off Voltage; V GS for I DS = 0.5 mA/mm of gate width. V DS fixed at 2.0 V, V GS is swept to bring IDS to 0.5 mA/mm. V BVGD : Breakdown Voltage, Gate-to-Drain; gate-todrain breakdown current (I BD ) = 1.0 mA/mm of gate width. Drain fixed at ground, source not connected (floating), 1.0 mA/mm forced into gate, gate-to-drain voltage (V GD ) measured is V BDGD and recorded as BVGD; this cannot be measured if there are other DC connections between gate-drain, gate-source or drain-source. V BVGS : Breakdown Voltage, Gate-to-Source; gate-tosource breakdown current (I BS) = 1.0 mA/mm of gate width. Source fixed at ground, drain not connected (floating), 1.0 mA/mm forced into gate, gate-tosource voltage (V GS) measured is V BDGS and recorded as BVGS; this cannot be measured if there are other DC connections between gate-drain, gate-source or drain-source. I MAX : Maximum I DS. Positive voltage is applied to the gate to saturate the device. V DS is stepped between 0.5 V up to a maximum of 3.5 V, searching for the maximum value of I DS. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 3 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC TABLE IV RF WAFER CHARACTERIZATION TEST* (TA = 25°C + 5°C) (Vd = 8V, Id = 1.2A ±5%) Parameter Test Condition Limit Units dB Small-signal Power Gain F = 6 to 17 GHz F = 18 GHz Min Nom Max 20 24 18 Input Return Loss Output Return Loss F = 6 to 18 GHz 6 dB F = 6 to 18 GHz 8 dB Output Power @ 2dB gain compression Power Added Efficiency F = 6 to 8 GHz F = 9 to 18 GHz 32 32.5 34.5 - dBm F = 6 to 18 GHz 12 25 - % Note: RF probe data taken at 1 GHz steps * This information is based on the per-channel device. TABLE V THERMAL INFORMATION* Parameter RθJC Thermal Resistance (channel to backside of carrier) Test Conditions Vd = 8 V ID = 2.4 A Pdiss = 19.2 W TCH (oC) 144.56 RθJC (°C/W) TM (HRS) 3.88 1.6 E+6 Note: Assumes eutectic attach using 1.5 mil 80/20 AuSn mounted to a 20 mil CuMo Carrier at 70°C baseplate temperature. Worst case condition with no RF applied, 100% of DC power is dissipated. * This information is a result of a thermal model analysis based on the entire two-channel device. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 4 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC Data Based on the 50th Percentile On-Wafer RF Probe Test Results, Sample Size = 3370 Devices Bias Conditions: Vd = 8 V, Id = 1.2 A 36 35 Pout @ P2dB (dBm) 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 40 35 30 PAE (%) 25 20 15 10 5 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 Frequency (GHz) TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 5 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC Data Based on the 50th Percentile On-Wafer RF Probe Test Results, Sample Size = 3370 Devices Bias Conditions: Vd = 8 V, Id = 1.2 A 0 -2 Input Return Loss (dB) -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 0 -2 Output Return Loss (dB) -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 6 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC Data Based on the 50th Percentile On-Wafer RF Probe Test Results, Sample Size = 3370 Devices Bias Conditions: Vd = 8 V, Id = 1.2 A 27 26 25 24 Gain (dB) 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 7 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 Mechanical Drawing TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 TGA9092-SCC Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 8 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 Chip Assembly and Bonding Diagram TGA9092-SCC Note: All Vd's may be connected external to the MMIC. GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be observed during handling, assembly and test. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 9 Product Data Sheet January 10, 2005 TGA9092-SCC Assembly Process Notes Reflow process assembly notes: • • • • • Use AuSn (80/20) solder with limited exposure to temperatures at or above 300C. An alloy station or conveyor furnace with reducing atmosphere should be used. No fluxes should be utilized. Coefficient of thermal expansion matching is critical for long-term reliability. Devices must be stored in a dry nitrogen atmosphere. Component placement and adhesive attachment assembly notes: • • • • • • • Vacuum pencils and/or vacuum collets are the preferred method of pick up. Air bridges must be avoided during placement. The force impact is critical during auto placement. Organic attachment can be used in low-power applications. Curing should be done in a convection oven; proper exhaust is a safety concern. Microwave or radiant curing should not be used because of differential heating. Coefficient of thermal expansion matching is critical. Interconnect process assembly notes: • • • • • Thermosonic ball bonding is the preferred interconnect technique. Force, time, and ultrasonics are critical parameters. Aluminum wire should not be used. Discrete FET devices with small pad sizes should be bonded with 0.0007-inch wire. Maximum stage temperature is 200C. GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be observed during handling, assembly and test. TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com/mmw 10