8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 Features Integrated Balanced Mixer, LO Buffer +22.0 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3) +5.0 dBm LO Drive Level 4x4mm QFN Package 100% RF and DC Testing General Description Mimix Broadband’s 8.0-18.0 GHz GaAs packaged up-converter has an input third order intercept point of +22.0 dBm and 10.0 dB of conversion loss. The device consists of a balanced resistive pHEMT mixer and LO buffer amplifier packaged in an in an industry standard, fully molded 4x4mm QFN package. The device includes on-chip ESD protection structures and DC by-pass capacitors to ease the mplementation and volume assembly of the packaged part. This device is well suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Drain Voltage Supply (Vdd) Drain Current (Ids) Input Power (Pin) IF Input Power (Pin) LO Storage Temperature (Tstg) Units Min. Max. V 4.3 mA 85 dBm 5 dBm 10 °C -55 +150 Operating Backside Temperature (Tb) °C -45 +85 ESD–Machine Model (ESD_MM) Class A ESD–Human Body Model (ESD_HBM) Class 0 MSL Level (MSL) MSL3 Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC) Parameter Frequency Range (RF/LO) Frequency Range (IF) Conversion Loss (CL) Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3) LO Input Drive LO Leakage at RF RF Input Return Loss LO Input Return Loss IF Input Return Loss Drain Bias Voltage (Vd) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg2) Supply Current (Id1) Units GHz GHz dB dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB VDC VDC VDC mA Min. 8 DC Typ. 10 22 5 -25 15 15 15 4 -0.3 -3 80 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Max. 18 3.5 4 Page 1 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 Up-Converter Measurements XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain vs RF Frequency IF=2GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 0 -2 -2 -40°C +25°C +75°C -4 LSB Conversion Gain (dB) USB Conversion Gain (dB) 0 XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain vs RF Frequency IF=2GHz Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm -6 -8 -10 -12 -40°C +25°C +75°C -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -14 8 10 12 14 16 18 8 20 10 12 RF Frequency (GHz) 35 30 30 25 25 20 15 -40°C +25°C +75°C 5 18 20 20 15 10 -40°C +25°C +75°C 5 0 0 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 8 10 12 RF Frequency (GHz) -5 -10 (x2)LO Leakage (dBm) -5 -15 -20 -25 -30 -40°C +25°C +75°C -40 16 18 20 XU1014-QH: (x2)LO Leakage vs LO Frequency Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 0 -10 -35 14 RF Frequency (GHz) XU1014-QH: LO Leakage at RF vs LO Frequency Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 0 (x1)LO Leakage (dBm) 16 XU1014-QH: IIP3 vs RF Frequency IF=2GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm LSB IIP3 (dBm) USB IIP3 (dBm) XU1014-QH: IIP3 vs RF Frequency IF=2GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 10 14 RF Frequency (GHz) -15 -20 -25 -30 -40°C +25°C +75°C -35 -40 -45 -45 -50 8 10 12 14 16 LO Input Frequency (GHz) 18 20 8 10 12 14 16 18 LO Input Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 20 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 Up-Converter Measurements (cont.) XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain (dB) vs RF Frequency (GHz), IF=1GHz, Id1=65mA, 25C -2.00 at PLO=3dBm at PLO=5dBm -4.00 at PLO=7dBm XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain vs RF Frequency IF=1,2,3GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 0 -2 USB Conversion Gain (dB) USB Conversion Gain (dB) 0.00 -6.00 -8.00 -10.00 -12.00 IF=1GHz IF=2GHz IF=3GHz -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -14.00 8 10 12 14 16 18 8 20 10 12 XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain vs RF Frequency IF=1,2,3GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 0 16 18 20 IF=1GHz IF=2GHz IF=3GHz -4 -6 XU1014-QH: IIP3 vs RF Frequency IF=1,2,3GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 40 30 20 LSB IIP3 (dBm) LSB Conversion Gain (dB) -2 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 10 0 IF=1GHz IF=2GHz IF=3GHz -10 -18 -20 -20 8 10 12 14 16 18 8 20 10 12 XU1014-QH: IIP3 vs RF Frequency IF=1,2,3GHz, Vd1=4V, Id1=65mA, Vg2=-2V,PLO=5dBm 40 14 16 18 20 RF Frequency (GHz) RF Frequency (GHz) USB Conversion Gain (dB) 20 10 0 IF=1GHz IF=2GHz IF=3GHz -10 XU1014-QH: Conversion Gain (dB) vs RF Frequency (GHz), IF=2GHz, Id1=65mA, 25C 0 30 USB IIP3 (dBm) 14 RF Frequency (GHz) RF Frequency (GHz) -20 at PLO=3dBm at PLO=5dBm at PLO=7dBm -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 8 10 12 14 RF Frequency (GHz) 16 18 20 8 10 12 14 16 18 RF Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 20 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 Up-Converter Measurements (cont.) XU1014-QH: P1dB (dBm) vs RF Frequency (GHz), IF=2GHz, Id1=65mA, 25C XU1014-QH: IIP3 (dBm) vs RF Frequency (GHz), IF=2GHz, Id1=65mA, 25C 10 35 8 6 25 USB P1dB (dBm) USB IIP3 (dBm) 30 20 15 10 at PLO=3dBm 2 0 -2 -4 at PLO=3dBm -6 at PLO=5dBm 5 4 at PLO=5dBm -8 at PLO=7dBm at PLO=7dBm -10 0 8 10 12 14 RF Frequency (GHz) 16 18 20 8 10 12 14 16 18 RF Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 20 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 Package Dimensions / Layout Functional Schematic Pin Designations GND 19 20 21 22 NC 18 VG2 2 MIXER IN 17 VG1 NC 3 *IN 16 NC NC 4 15 VD1 IF2 5 14 GND GND 6 13 NC BUF 7 8 9 12 IF1 GND 11 1 RF 10 GND NC 23 24 NC NC GND LO GND NC NC Pin Number Pin Name 1 GND 2 IF1 NC 3-4 5 IF2 GND 6 7 NC 8 GND LO 9 10 GND NC 11-13 GND 14 15 VD1 NC 16 17 VG1 VG2 18 GND 19 20 NC GND 21 RF 22 23-24 NC Pin Function Ground IF1 Input Not Connected IF2 Input Ground Not Connected Ground LO Input Ground Not Connected Ground Drain 1 Bias Not Connected Gate 1 Bias Gate 2 Bias Ground Not Connected Ground RF Output Not Connected Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Nominal Value 4V, 80 mA ~ -0.3V -2V Page 5 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-Dec-09 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated under the nominal bias conditions of VD1 at 7.0V with 80mA respectively. 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 -1.0V. 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 Layout Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 8.0-18.0 GHz Up-Converter QFN, 4x4mm U1014-QH December 2009 - Rev 22-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. Ordering Information Part Number for Ordering XU1014-QH-0G00 XU1014-QH-0G0T XU1014-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 XU1014-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 Page 7 of 7 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.