EIM7179-4 7.1 – 7.9 GHz Multi-Stage Power Amplifier UPDATED 11/02/2007 FEATURES • • • • • 7.1– 7.9GHz Operating Frequency Range 35.5dBm Output Power at 1dB Compression 33.0 dB Typical Power Gain @1dB gain compression -45dBc Typical OIM3@ each tone Pout 23.5dBm Non-Hermetic Metal Flange Package VD1 RF IN EXCELICS VD2 EIM7179-4 RF OUT -5V N/C GND APPLICATIONS • • Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio Military Radar Systems Caution! ESD sensitive device. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Tb = 25 °C, 50 ohm, VD1=7V, VD2=10V, Vgg=-5V) SYMBOL PARAMETER/TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 7.9 GHz Operating Frequency Range 7.1 P1dB Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression 34.5 35.5 dBm G1dB Gain @1dB gain compression 29 33 dB ∆Gain Gain Flatness ±1.5 dB -45 dBc F rd OIMD3 Input RL Output RL Output 3 Order Intermodulation Distortion @∆f=10MHz, Each Tone Pout 23.5dBm -42 Input Return Loss -12 -8 dB Output Return Loss -15 -10 dB VD1 Drain Supply Voltage 1 7 V VD2 Drain Supply Voltage 2 10 V IDQ1 Quiescent Drain Current 1 380 mA IDQ2 Quiescent Drain Current 2 1800 Vgg Gate Supply Voltage Rth Thermal Resistance Tb Operating Base Plate Temperature 2000 mA -5 V o 3.4 - 30 C/W + 80 ºC Specifications are subject to change without notice. Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. 310 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 page 1 of 3 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com Revised November 2007 EIM7179-4 7.1 – 7.9 GHz Multi-Stage Power Amplifier UPDATED 11/02/2007 MAXIMUM RATINGS @25°C1,2 SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC ABSOLUTE CONTINUOUS 1,2 VD1 Drain Supply Voltage 1 12V 8V VD2 Drain Supply Voltage 2 14V 10V Vgg Gate Supply Voltage -10V -6 V Igg Gate Current 150mA 50 mA PIN Input Power 20dBm @ Pout 1dB compression TCH Channel Temperature 175°C 175°C TSTG Storage Temperature -65/175°C -65/175°C 37.5W 37.5W PT Total Power Dissipation Notes: 1. Operating the device beyond any of the above rating may reduce MTTF and cause permanent damage. 2. Bias conditions must also satisfy the following equation Vdd*Idd < (TCH –Tb)/RTH Package Dimension and Pin Assignment .920 .412 .120 MIN .206 .827 .669 0.060X0.060 EXCELICS EIM7179-4 VD1 RF IN R0.063 (4 PLCS) VD2 RF OUT .100 N/C -5V .020 GND .063 .412 .157 .920 .177 .004 .105 Dimensions are in inches * NC: No connection inside the package Specifications are subject to change without notice. Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. 310 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 page 2 of 3 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com Revised November 2007 EIM7179-4 7.1 – 7.9 GHz Multi-Stage Power Amplifier UPDATED 11/02/2007 Application Note 1. The package should be screwed onto a good heat sink and ground 2. Turn on/off sequence is required: ---to turn on: apply -5V first, then +7V and +10V. ---to turn off: turn +7V and +10V off first, then turn -5V off 3. Recommended External Bias Circuit and Internal Block Diagram 22uF 22uF 0.1uF 0.1uF VD1 VD2 RF OUT RF IN Vgg NC 0.1uF 22uF GND DISCLAIMER EXCELICS SEMICONDUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO ANY PRODUCTS HEREIN TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCTION OR DESIGN. EXCELICS DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR CIRCUIT DESCRIBED HEREIN. LIFE SUPPORT POLICY EXCELICS SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN APPROVAL OF EXCELICS SEMICONDUCTOR, INC. AS HERE IN: 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, or (c) whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in 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. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. 310 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 page 3 of 3 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com Revised November 2007