MIMIX XP1039-QJ

5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-09
Features
16.5 dB Small Signal Gain
49 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
4W Saturated RF Power
Integrated Power Detector
6x6mm QFN Package, RoHS Compliant
100% RF Testing
General Description
The XP1039-QJ is a packaged linear power amplifier
that operates over the 5.6-7.1 GHz frequency band. The
device provides 16.5 dB gain and 49 dBm Output Third
Order Intercept Point (OIP3) with up to 4W of saturated
RF power. The packaged amplifier comes in an industry
standard, fully molded 6x6mm QFN package and is
comprised of a two stage power amplifier with an
integrated, temperature compensated on-chip power
detector. The device includes on-chip ESD protection
structures and DC by-pass capacitors to ease the
implementation and volume assembly of the
packaged part. The XP1039-QJ provides an alternative
solution to discrete power FETS with the added
advantages of higher gain and linearity in a standard
QFN package. The device is well suited for
Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT
applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2,3
+8.5V
-2.5V
600 mA
1200 mA
6V
6V
+25 dBm
175 ºC
160 ºC
Continuous Power Dissipation (Pdiss) at 85 ºC 11.2 W
Thermal Resistance (Tchannel=160 ºC) 6.8 ºC/W
-40 to +85 ºC
Operating Temperature (Ta)
-65 to +150 ºC
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Mounting Temperature
See solder reflow profile
ESD Min. - Machine Model (MM)
Class A
ESD Min. - Human Body Model (HBM)
Class 1A
MSL Level
MSL3
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Voltage (Vgg)
Supply Current (Id1)
Supply Current (Id2)
Detector Pin (Vdet)
Detector Ref Pin (Vref )
Input Power (Pin)
Abs. Max. Junction/Channel Temp
Max. Operating Junction/Channel Temp
(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.
(3) For saturated performance it recommended that the sum of (2*Vdd + abs(Vgg)) <17
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Frequency Range (f )
GHz
7.1
5.6
Small Signal Gain (S21)
dB
19.0
15.5
16.5
Input Return Loss (S11)
dB
10.0
Output Return Loss (S22)
dB
8.0
Reverse Isolation (S12)
dB
45.0
P1dB
dBm
34.5
35.5
Psat
dBm
36.0
OIP3 @ 25 dBm Pout
dBm
46
50.0
OIP3 @ 28.5 dBm Pout
dBm
46
49.0
PAE at Psat
%
24.0
Detector Power Range
dBm
35.0
0.0
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
VDC
8.0
Detector Bias Voltage (Vdet,ref )
VDC
5.0
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)
VDC
-2.0
-1.0
Quiescent Supply Current (Idq)
mA
1400
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-09
Power Amplifier Measurements
XP1039-QJ: P1dB vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
20
40
19
39
18
38
17
37
P1dB (dBm)
Gain (dB)
XP1039-QJ: Gain vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
16
15
14
13
36
35
34
33
12
32
11
31
10
5.6
5.9
6.2
6.5
6.8
30
7.1
5.6
Frequency (GHz)
5.9
6.2
6.5
6.8
7.1
Frequency (GHz)
XP1039-QJ: P1dB vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=28.5dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
40
56
39
54
38
37
P1dB (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)
52
50
48
46
36
35
34
33
44
1200mA
1400mA
32
42
31
40
30
5.6
5.9
6.2
6.5
6.8
7.1
5.6
5.9
Frequency (GHz)
6.5
6.8
7.1
Frequency (GHz)
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=25dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=28.5dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
60
60
55
55
50
50
OIP3 (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)
6.2
45
40
35
30
1200mA
25
1400mA
45
40
35
30
1200mA
1400mA
25
20
20
5.6
5.9
6.2
6.5
Frequency (GHz)
6.8
7.1
5.6
5.9
6.2
6.5
6.8
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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7.1
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-09
Package Dimensions / Layout
GND
nc
20
19
23
GND GND
21
GND
22
nc
24
Functional Schematic
Pin Designations
17
GND
GND
3
16
GND
RF IN
4
15
RF OUT
VG1
5
14
Vdet
VG2
6
13
Vref
12
2
11
GND
10
VD2
9
18
8
1
7
VD1
nc
nc
nc
nc
nc
nc
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1
VD1
Drain 1 Bias
2-3
GND
Ground
4
RF In
RF Input
5
VG1
Gate 1 Bias
6
VG2
Gate 2 Bias
7-12
nc
Not Connected
13
Vref Pwr Det Reference
14
Vdet
Pwr Detector
15
RF Out
RF Output
16-17
GND
Ground
18
VD2
Drain 2 Bias
19
nc
Not Connected
20-23
GND
Ground
24
nc
Not Connected
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Nominal Value
8.0V, 466mA
GND
~ -0.7V
~ -0.7V
GND
5.0V (100k )
5.0V (100k )
GND
8.0V, 933 mA
GND
GND
GND
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5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-09
App Note [1] Biasing – As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing Vd1,2 at 8.0V. The nominal drain currents are
Id1=466mA and Id2=933mA, and this ratio of 1:2 between the first and second stage drain currents should be maintained for whatever drain
current levels are used. The typical gate voltages needed are -0.7V. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative bias is available
before applying the positive drain supply.
For linear applications it is recommended that active bias be used to keep the currents known and constant, and 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.
For applications where the device is running into saturation, high power levels will be achieved by fixing the drain currents at the nominal levels
with NO RF applied, and then operated with a fixed gate bias once RF is applied.
App Note [2] PWB Layout Considerations - It is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the pins of the
device, with additional larger decoupling capacitors further away. For example, in the Recommended Layout shown below, there are 100pF 0402
capacitors placed very near the device pins, and 1uF 0805 capacitors placed further away (the gate line shown without a 1uF capacitor (pin 6)
would have this capacitor further away on the other side of the screw).
Thermal management of the device is essential. It is recommended that measures such as copper-filled vias under the package, and post/screws for
top to bottom heat transfer are used (see Recommended Layout shown below). Adequate heat-sinking under the PWB is necessary in maintaining
the package base at a safe operating temperature.
App Note [3] Power Detector - As shown in the schematic at right, the power
detector is implemented by providing +5V bias and measuring the difference in
output voltage with standard op-amp in a differential mode configuration.
Recommended Layout
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-09
MTTF
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from
the fabricating foundry.
XP1039 MTTF (Hrs) vs Package Base Temp (ºC)
1.0E+12
MTTF 9.2W Pdis
MTTF 10.2W Pdis
MTTF 11.2W Pdis
MTTF (Hrs)
1.0E+11
1.0E+10
1.0E+09
1.0E+08
1.0E+07
1.0E+06
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
Package Base Temperature (ºC)
XP1039-QJ Operating Power De-rating Curve
(continuous)
12
XP1050-QJ Power Derating
10
Pdiss (W)
8
6
4
2
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Package Base Temp (ºC)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
P1039-QJ
October 2009 - Rev 08-Oct-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
XP1039-QJ-0G00
XP1039-QJ-0G0T
XP1039-QJ-EV1
Description
Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 6x6 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity
Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 6x6 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel
XP1039-QJ 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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