EMP215 12.5 – 16.5 GHz Power Amplifier MMIC UPDATED 05/08/2008 FEATURES • • • • 12.5 – 16.5 GHz Operating Frequency Range 24.0dBm Output Power at 1dB Compression 17.0 dB Typical Small Signal Gain -40dBc OIMD3 @Each Tone Pout 14dBm Dimension: 2250um X 1000um Thickness: 75um ± 13um APPLICATIONS • • Point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio Military Radar Systems Caution! ESD sensitive device. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Ta = 25 °C, 50 ohm, VDD=7V, IDQ=190mA) SYMBOL F P1dB Gss OIMD3 Input RL Output RL PARAMETER/TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS 16.5 GHz Operating Frequency Range 12.5 Output Power at 1dB Gain Compression 22.5 24.0 dBm Small Signal Gain Output 3rd Order Intermodulation Distortion @∆f=10MHz, Each Tone Pout 14dBm 15.0 17.0 dB -40 -37 dBc Input Return Loss -10 -6 dB Output Return Loss -10 -6 dB 264 317 mA 8 V Idss Saturate Drain Current VDS =3V, VGS =0V VDD Power Supply Voltage 7 Rth Thermal Resistance (Au-Sn Eutectic Attach) 34 Tb Operating Base Plate Temperature 211 -35 o C/W +85 ºC ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS FOR CONTINUOUS OPERATION1,2 SYMBOL CHARACTERISTIC VALUE VDS Drain to Source Voltage 8V VGS Gate to Source Voltage -4 V IDD Drain Current Idss IGSF Forward Gate Current 4mA PIN Input Power TCH Channel Temperature 150°C TSTG Storage Temperature -65/150°C PT @ 3dB compression Total Power Dissipation 3.4W 1. Operating the device beyond any of the above rating may result in permanent damage. 2. Bias conditions must also satisfy the following equation VDS*IDS < (TCH –THS)/RTH; where THS = ambient temperature Specifications are subject to change without notice. Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. 310 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com page 1 of 3 Revised May 2008 EMP215 UPDATED 05/08/2008 12.5 – 16.5 GHz Power Amplifier MMIC ASSEMBLY DRAWING The length of RF wires should be as short as possible. Use at least two wires between RF pad and 50 ohm line and separate the wires to minimize the mutual inductance. CHIP OUTLINE Specifications are subject to change without notice. Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. 310 De Guigne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com page 2 of 3 Revised May 2008 EMP215 UPDATED 05/08/2008 12.5 – 16.5 GHz Power Amplifier MMIC 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 Phone: 408-737-1711 Fax: 408-737-1868 Web: www.excelics.com page 3 of 3 Revised May 2008