HMC-AUH232 AMPLIFIERS - DRIVERS - CHIP v00.0907 GaAs HEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER AMPLIFIER, DC - 43 GHz Typical Applications Features This HMC-ALH232 is ideal for: Small Signal Gain: 12 dB • 40 Gb/s Lithium Niobate/ Mach Zender Fiber Optic Modulators Output Voltage: up to 8V pk-pk • Broadband Gain Block for Test & Measurement Equipment High Speed Performance: 46 GHz 3 dB Bandwidth Single-Ended I/Os Low Power Dissipation: 0.9 W • Broadband Gain Block for RF Applications Small Die Size: 2.1 x 1.70 x 0.1 mm • Military & Space General Description Functional Diagram The HMC-AUH232 is a GaAs MMIC HEMT Distributed Driver Amplifier die which operates between DC and 43 GHz and provides a typical 3 dB bandwidth of 46 GHz. The amplifier provides 12 dB of small signal gain while requiring only 180 mA from a +5V supply voltage. The HMC-AUH232 exhibits very good gain and phase ripple to 40 GHz, and can output up to 8V peak-to-peak with low jitter, making it ideal for for use in broadband wireless, fiber optic communication and test equipment applications. The amplifier die occupies less than 3.6 mm2 which facilitates easy integration into Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs). The HMC-AUH232 requires external bias-tee as well as off-chip blocking components and bypass capacitors for the DC supply lines. A gate voltage adjust, Vg2 is provided for limited gain adjustment, while Vg1a adjusts the bias current for the device. Electrical Specifi cations*, TA = +25 °C Parameter Min. Frequency Range Typ. Max. DC - 43 Units GHz 0.5 - 5.0 GHz 12 14 dB 35 - 45 GHz 10 12.5 dB 10 dB Small Signal Gain Input Return Loss Output Return Loss 8.5 Supply Current 180 3 dB Bandwidth 43 Gain Ripple (5 to 35 GHz) Group Delay Variation[1] 0-2 dB 225 46 mA GHz ±0.6 ±1 0.5 - 5.0 GHz ±14 ±20 pS 5 - 30 GHz ±10 ±11 pS 30 - 45 GHz ±22 ±25 pS For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com dB HMC-AUH232 v00.0907 GaAs HEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER AMPLIFIER, DC - 43 GHz Electrical Specifi cations (Continued)* Min. Output Voltage Level Typ. Max. Units 6 - 12 pS 8 Vp-p [3] Additive jitter (RMS) 0.4 pS 1 dB Output Gain Compression Point at 20 GHz 16.5 dBm dBm 20 GHz @ Pin= 15 dBm[4] 22 22 [4] 17 19.5 Output Power 40 GHz @ Pin= 15 dBm Power Dissipation dBm 0.9 1.25 W 5 GHz 5.4 dB 10 & 15 GHz 4.2 dB Noise Figure [1] Measured with a 1 GHz aperture 20 GHz 4.6 dB 25 GHz 5.4 dB 30 GHz 8.3 dB 35 GHz 7.4 dB 40 GHz 9.1 dB [4] Verified at RF on-wafer probe. VG1 is adjusted until the drain current is 200 mA and VG2=1.5 V.The drain voltage is applied through the RF output port using a bias tee with 5 volts on the bias Tee. [2] Measurement limited by rise/fall time of input reference signal [3] With a 2.7 VP-P input signal *Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are from probed die Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Positive Supply Voltage VD Positive Supply Current ID Min. 150 RF Input Power Reliability Characteristics Typ. Max. Units 5 6 V 180 225 mA 12 16 dBm 2 V 25 85 °C 0.9 1.25 W Bias Current Adjust VG1A -1.5 -0.2 Output Voltage Adjust VG2 0 1.5 Operating Temperature TOP 0 Power Dissipation PD Parameter Activation Energy Median time to Failure (MTF) @125 °C Channel Temperature Symbol Typ. Units EA 1.7 eV MTF 6 x 109 Hours AMPLIFIERS - DRIVERS - CHIP Parameter 10% to 90% Rise / Fall Time[2] V Thermal Characteristics PDISS TBASE TCH R MTF (W) (°C) (°C) (°C/W) (Hrs) Thermal Resistance to back side of chip 1.25 85 145 48 5.8 x 108 Thermal resistance to backside of carrier using 25.4 um of 84-1LMIT epoxy 1.25 85 155 56 1.8 x 108 Thermal Resistance to back side of chip 1.25 110 170 48 3.9 x 107 Thermal resistance to backside of carrier using 25.4 um of 84-1LMIT epoxy 1.25 110 180 56 1.4 x 107 Parameter For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 0-3 HMC-AUH232 v00.0907 AMPLIFIERS - DRIVERS - CHIP WIDEBAND LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, DC - 43 GHz Gain vs. Frequency Input Return Loss vs. Frequency Noise Figure vs. Frequency Output Return Loss vs. Frequency Output Voltage Delta vs. Control Voltage Note: Measured Performance Characteristics (Typical Performance at 25°C) Vg2 = 1.5V, Vdd= 5V, Idd = 200 mA (Measured data obtained from die in a test fixture unless otherwise stated) 0-4 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com HMC-AUH232 v00.0907 WIDEBAND LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, DC - 43 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings +6 Vdc Gain Bias Voltage (Vg1a) -1.5 to 0 Vdc Output Voltage Adjust (Vg2) 0 to +2 Vdc RF Input Power +18.5 dBm 40 Gb/s Input Voltage Pk-Pk (Vpp) 3V Thermal Resistance (channel to die bottom) 48 °C/W Channel Temperature 180 °C Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +110 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Input Reference Signal PRBS=231-1, 2.1V Input, Data rate of 40 Gb/s AMPLIFIERS - DRIVERS - CHIP Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) Output Reference Signal PRBS=231-1, 7.3V Input, Data rate of 40 Gb/s Note: Measured Performance Characteristics (Typical Performance at 25°C) (Measured data obtained from die in a test fixture unless otherwise stated) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com 0-5 HMC-AUH232 v00.0907 WIDEBAND LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, DC - 43 GHz AMPLIFIERS - DRIVERS - CHIP Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]. 2. TYPICAL BOND PAD IS .004” SQUARE. 3. BACKSIDE METALLIZATION: GOLD. 4. BACKSIDE METAL IS GROUND. 5. BOND PAD METALLIZATION: GOLD. 6. CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR UNLABELED BOND PADS. 7. OVERALL DIE SIZE ±.002” 0-6 For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com