MIMIX XR1011

4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Features
Integrated LNA, Mixer and LO Buffer Amplifier
1.8 dB Noise Figure
13.0 dB Conversion Gain
4x4mm QFN Package
100% RF, DC and NF Testing
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s 4.5-10.5 GHz QFN packaged receiver has
a noise figure of 1.8 dB and 13.0 dB conversion gain across
the band. The device integrates an LNA, image reject mixer
and LO buffer amplifier within a fully molded 4x4mm QFN
package. The image reject mixer eliminates the need for a
bandpass filter after the LNA to remove thermal noise at the
image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs are provided and an
external 90 degree hybrid is required to select the desired
sideband. This device uses Mimix Broadband’s GaAs PHEMT
device model technology, and is based upon electron beam
lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity. This
device is well suited for Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM
and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings1
Supply Voltage (Vdd)
Supply Current (Idd)
Gate Voltage (Vgg)
Max Power Dissipation (Pdiss)
RF Input Power (Pin)
LO Input Power (Pin)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
MSL Level (MSL)
ESD - Human Body Model
ESD - Machine Model
+4.3 VDC
180 mA
-3 V
750 mW
+14 dBm
+15 dBm
-55 to +85 ºC
-65 to +150 ºC
-40 to MTTF Graph2
MSL3
Class 1A
Class A
(1) Operation of this device above any one of these parameters
may cause permanent damage
(2) Channel temperature directly affects a device’s MTTF. Channel
temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Frequency Range (RF/LO)
Frequency Range (IF)
Conversion Gain (CG)
Noise Figure (NF)
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
Image Rejection
LO Input Drive
LO/RF Isolation
RF Input Return Loss
LO Input Return Loss
IF Return Loss
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)*
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4)**
Supply Current (Id1)
Supply Current (Id2)
Supply Current (Id3)
Supply Current (Ig4)
*Vg1,2 and 3 are adjusted to achieve constant drain current regulation.
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBc
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
VDC
VDC
VDC
mA
mA
mA
mA
Min.
4.5
DC
12.0
15.0
-1.2
-
Typ.
13.0
1.8
+3.0
20.0
+5.0
-50
10
10
10
+4.0
-0.3
-2.0
25
45
60
2
Max.
10.5
3.5
15.0
+4.0
0.2
-
**Vg4 provides mixer bias and is fixed at -2.0V.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Receiver Measurements
XR1011-QH: USB Conversion Gain (dB)
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
20
20
18
18
USB Conversion Gain (dB)
USB Conversion Gain (dB)
XR1011-QH: USB Conversion Gain (dB)
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
16
14
12
USB +25C
USB -40C
USB +80C
10
8
6
4
2
16
14
12
LSB +25C
LSB -40C
LSB +80C
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
4
5
6
7
RF USB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
10.0
10.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
6.0
+25C
-40C
+85C
5.0
4.0
3.0
9
10
11
+25C
-40C
+85C
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
8
0.0
12
4
5
6
RF USB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
7
8
9
10
11
12
RF LSB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
XR1011-QH: USB IIP3 (dBm).
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm, RF = -18 dBm per Tone
XR1011-QH: LSB IIP3 (dBm)
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm, RF = -18 dBm per Tone
20.0
20.0
15.0
15.0
10.0
10.0
USB +25C
USB +80C
USB -40C
5.0
IIP3 (dBm)
IIP3 (dBm)
12
5.0
2.0
7
11
6.0
1.0
6
10
7.0
2.0
5
9
XR1011-QH: USB Noise Figure
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
Noise Figure (dB)
Noise Figure (dB)
XR1011-QH: USB Noise Figure
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
4
8
RF LSB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
0.0
0.0
-5.0
-5.0
-10.0
4
5
6
7
8
9
RF USB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
10
11
12
LSB +25C
LSB +80C
LSB -40C
5.0
-10.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
RF LSB (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
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Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
11.0
12.0
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Receiver Measurements (cont.)
XR1011-QH : Conversion Gain (dB) vs IF (GHz) at LO=7.5 GHz
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
XR1011-QH: USB and LSB Image Rejection (dBc)
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
20
0
18
-10
LSB +25C
LSB -40C
LSB +80C
USB +25C
USB -40C
USB +80C
-15
-20
-25
-30
Conversion Gain (dB)
Image Rejection (dBc)
-5
16
14
12
USB
LSB
10
8
6
4
2
-35
0
-40
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
0.5
12
1.0
1.5
XR1011-QH : Noise Figure (dB) vs IF (GHz) at LO=7.5 GHz
4V @ 130mA, PLO=5dBm
2.5
3.0
XR1011-QH: LSB Conversion Gain (dB) vs. RF (GHz).
4 V @ 130 mA
20
9.0
18
8.0
7.0
6.0
USB +25C
LSB +25C
5.0
4.0
3.0
LSB Conversion Gain (dB)
10.0
NF (dB)
2.0
IF (GHz)
RF (GHz) [IF=1GHz]
16
14
12
PLO = 3 dBm
PLO = 5 dBm
PLO = 7 dBm
10
8
6
4
2
2.0
0
1.0
5
5.5
6
6.5
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
RF (GHz) [IF = 1 GHz]
3.5
IF (GHz)
XR1011-QH: LSB IIP3 (dBm) vs. RF (GHz).
4 V @ 130 mA
20
16
18
14
16
12
14
12
PLO = 3 dBm
PLO = 5 dBm
PLO = 7 dBm
10
8
6
LSB IIP3 (dBm)
USB Conversion Gain (dB)
XR1011-QH: USB Conversion Gain (dB) vs. RF (GHz).
4 V @ 130 mA
10
8
PLO = 3 dBm
PLO = 5 dBm
PLO = 7 dBm
6
4
2
4
0
2
-2
-4
0
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
RF (GHz) [IF = 1 GHz]
8.5
9
9.5
10
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
RF (GHz) [IF = 1 GHz]
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Receiver Measurements (cont.)
XR1011-QH: LO/RF Isolation (dB) vs. RF (GHz).
4V @ 130mA, PLO = 5dBm
XR1011-QH: USB IIP3 (dBm) vs. RF (GHz).
4 V @ 130 mA
0
14
-10
USB IIP3 (dBm)
12
10
8
PLO = 3 dBm
PLO = 5 dBm
PLO = 7 dBm
6
4
2
0
LO/RF Isolation (dB)
16
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-2
-4
-80
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
5
10
7
9
11
13
15
0
1
2
3
4
mRF
19
21
23
25
LO Harmonics
MxN Spurious Outputs
0
30
66
97
>110
17
RF (GHz)
RF (GHz) [IF = 1 GHz]
nLO
2
38
71
17
79
108
1
33
0
65
105
>110
3
49
74
80
30
88
4
61
72
79
45
RF=7.5GHz @ -10dBm
LO=6.5GHz @ +5dBm
Data measured without 90deg hybrid
All values in dBc below IF power level
LO
O Freq
q
(GHz)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
53
57
54
50
49
51
50
48
53
nLO Spur, RF Port
2
3
70
70
71
79
66
67
102
61
74
61
54
71
45
72
40
62
42
64
4
88
64
64
81
67
70
80
64
48
LO = +5 dBm
Values in dBc relative to LO input level, measured at RF IN port
MTTF
XR1011-QH: MTTF (hours) vs. Backplate Temp (°C)
1.0E+12
1.0E+11
MTTF (hours)
1.0E+10
1.0E+09
1.0E+08
1.0E+07
1.0E+06
1.0E+05
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Backplate Temp (°C)
MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and
assumes an isothermal back-plate.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Package Dimensions / Layout
NC
NC
NC
LO
NC
NC
VG3
24
23
22
21
20
19
Functional Block Diagram
1
Pin Designations
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
IF1
IF1 Output
2
18
VD3
17
VG4
16
NC
15
VD2
14
VG2
13
VD1
5
IF2
IF2 Output
9
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
22
1,3,4,6,7,8,10,
11,16,20,21,
23,24
RF
VG1
VD1
VG2
VD2
VG4
VD3
VG3
LO
RF Input
Gate 1 Bias
Drain 1 Bias
Gate 2 Bias
Drain 2 Bias
Gate 4 Bias
Drain 3 Bias
Gate 3 Bias
LO Input
N/C*
No Connect
BUF
IF1
2
NC
3
NC
4
IF2
5
IRM
I
Q
LNA
8
9
NC
NC
RF
NC
NC
12
7
11
6
10
NC
Nominal Value
To Hybrid 0º (LSB)
To Hybrid 90º (USB)
To Hybrid 90º (LSB)
To Hybrid 0º (USB)
-0.3V
4.0V, 25 mA
-0.3V
4.0V, 45 mA
-2.0V, 2 mA
4.0V, 60 mA
-0.3V
+5.0 dBm
*It is recommended to externally ground all N/C pins.
VG1
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing VD1,2,3 at 4.0V with 25, 45, 60mA respectively.
Additionally, a fixed voltage bias of -2V is required for mixer bias. It is recommended to use active bias to keep the currents constant in order to
maintain the best performance over temperature. Depending on the supply voltage available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuit
may be a single transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series with the drain supply used to sense the current.
The gate of the pHEMT is controlled to maintain correct drain current and thus drain voltage. The typical gate voltage needed to do this is -0.3V.
Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive drain supply.
App Note [2] Board Layout - As shown in the board layout, it is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling caps as close to the bias pins as
possible, with additional 10µF decoupling caps.
Recommended Board Layout
Recommended Decoupling Capacitors:
100pF 0402,
10µF 0805
Recommend to externally ground all N/C pins
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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4.5-10.5 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
R1011-QH
December 2009 - Rev 14-Dec-09
Handling and Assembly Information
CAUTION! - Mimix Broadband MMIC Products contain gallium arsenide (GaAs) which can be hazardous to the human body and the
environment. For safety, observe the following procedures:
• Do not ingest.
• Do not alter the form of this product into a gas, powder, or liquid through burning, crushing, or chemical processing as these
by-products are dangerous to the human body if inhaled, ingested, or swallowed.
• Observe government laws and company regulations when discarding this product. This product must be discarded in
accordance with methods specified by applicable hazardous waste procedures.
Electrostatic Sensitive Device Observe all necessary precautions when handling.
Life Support Policy - Mimix Broadband's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
systems without the express written approval of the President and General Counsel of Mimix Broadband. As used herein: (1) Life
support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b) support or sustain
life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be
reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. (2) A critical component is any component of a life support device or
system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system, or to affect its
safety or effectiveness.
Package Attachment - This packaged product from Mimix Broadband is provided as a rugged surface mount package compatible
with high volume solder installation. Vacuum tools or other suitable pick and place equipment may be used to pick and place this
part. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder connection so that good RF, DC and ground
connections are maintained. Voids or gaps can eventually lead not only to RF performance degradation, but reduced reliability and
life of the product due to thermal stress.
Typical Reflow Profiles
Reflow Profile
Ramp Up Rate
Activation Time and Temperature
Time Above Melting Point
Max Peak Temperature
Time Within 5 ºC of Peak
Ramp Down Rate
SnPb
3-4 ºC/sec
60-120 sec @ 140-160 ºC
60-150 sec
240 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Pb Free
3-4 ºC/sec
60-180 sec @ 170-200 ºC
60-150 sec
265 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Mimix Lead-Free RoHS Compliant Program - Mimix has an active program in place to meet customer and governmental
requirements for eliminating lead (Pb) and other environmentally hazardous materials from our products. All Mimix RoHS compliant
components are form, fit and functional replacements for their non-RoHS equivalents. Lead plating of our RoHS compliant parts is
100% matte tin (Sn) over copper alloy and is backwards compatible with current standard SnPb low-temperature reflow processes as
well as higher temperature (260°C reflow) “Pb Free” processes.
Part Number for Ordering
XR1011-QH-0GP0
XR1011-QH-0GPT
XR1011-QH-EV1
Description
Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity
Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel
XR1011-QH evaluation board
Caution: ESD Sensitive
Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging
and testing devices must be observed.
Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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