MIMIX XL1005

5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
L1005
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
Features
Wideband Low Noise Amplifier
13.0 dB Small Signal Gain
2.2 dB Noise Figure
100% On-Wafer RF, DC and Noise Figure Testing
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
Chip Device Layout
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s single stage 5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs
MMIC low noise amplifier has a small signal gain of 13.0
dB with a noise figure of 2.2 dB across the band. This
MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.15 µm GaAs PHEMT
device model technology, and is based upon electron
beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and
uniformity. The chip has surface passivation to protect
and provide a rugged part with backside via holes and
gold metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy
or eutectic solder die attach process. This device is well
suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS,
SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd1)
Supply Current (Id)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg2)
Input Power (Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+5.5 VDC
120 mA
+0.3 VDC
TBD
+15.0 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to MTTF Table1
MTTF Table1
(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTBF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Frequency Range (f )
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Small Signal Gain (S21)
Gain Flatness ( S21)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
Noise Figure (NF)
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg2)
Supply Current (Id) (Vd=5.0V, Vg1=-0.3V, Vg2=1.5V)
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
VDC
VDC
VDC
mA
Min.
5.0
-
Typ.
7.0
14.0
13.0
+/-2.0
TBD
2.2
+16.0
+26.0
+5.0
-0.3
+1.5
30
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Max.
20.0
-
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5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
L1005
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
Low Noise Measurements
Measured performance characteristics (Typical at 25°C)
Vd= 5V, Id = 30 mA
4. 0
14.0
3. 5
Noi s e Fi gu re (dB )
16.0
Ga i n ( dB )
12.0
10.0
8. 0
6. 0
4. 0
2. 0
3. 0
2. 5
2. 0
1. 5
1. 0
0. 5
0. 0
0. 0
2.0
6.0
10.0
14.0
18.0
22.0
26.0
30.0
3
6
9
Fr eque nc y (G Hz)
0. 0
-1.0
S 22 ( dB )
S1 1 ( dB )
-2.0
-3.0
-4.0
-5.0
-6.0
-7.0
-8.0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Fr eque ncy (GHz)
12
15
18
21
24
Fr eque ncy (GHz)
0. 0
-2.0
-4.0
-6.0
-8.0
-10. 0
-12. 0
-14. 0
-16. 0
-18. 0
-20. 0
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
Fr eque nc y (GHz)
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5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
L1005
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
S-Parameters
Measured performance characteristics (Typical at 25°C)
Vd= 5 V, Id = 30 mA
F req G Hz S 11 M ag
2. 00
0. 86
2. 50
0. 86
3. 00
0. 80
3. 50
0. 74
4. 00
0. 68
4. 50
0. 63
5. 00
0. 59
5. 50
0. 57
6. 00
0. 55
6. 50
0. 54
7. 00
0. 52
7. 50
0. 51
8. 00
0. 50
8. 50
0. 49
9. 00
0. 49
9. 50
0. 48
10. 00
0. 48
10. 50
0. 47
11. 00
0. 47
11. 50
0. 46
12. 00
0. 46
12. 50
0. 46
13.00
0.46
13.50
0.45
14.00
0.45
14.50
0.45
15.00
0.44
15.50
0.45
16.00
0.45
16. 50
0. 45
17. 00
0. 44
17. 50
0. 45
18. 00
0. 45
18. 50
0. 46
19. 00
0. 46
19. 50
0. 45
20. 00
0. 46
20. 50
0. 47
21. 00
0. 47
21. 50
0. 48
22. 00
0. 49
S 11 A ng
-20. 74
-31. 18
-40. 24
-46. 44
-51. 73
-55. 37
-57. 81
-60. 85
-63. 14
-66. 41
-68. 42
-70. 96
-73. 36
-76. 87
-78. 91
-82. 06
-84. 95
-87. 78
-90. 85
-93. 43
-96. 53
-99. 67
-102. 25
-105. 86
-107. 89
-111. 68
-113. 55
-116. 91
-119. 43
-122. 93
-124. 91
-127. 98
-130. 77
-131. 59
-134. 41
-136. 81
-138. 83
-140. 67
-143. 13
-144. 66
-146. 27
S 21 M ag
0. 87
1. 72
3. 06
3. 95
4. 66
5. 06
5. 27
5. 32
5. 36
5. 42
5. 35
5. 39
5. 31
5. 28
5. 19
5. 14
5. 08
4. 96
4. 97
4. 84
4. 79
4. 71
4. 64
4. 55
4. 49
4. 40
4. 35
4. 28
4. 21
4. 16
4. 05
4. 00
3. 88
3. 83
3. 71
3. 63
3. 51
3. 39
3. 28
3. 15
3. 03
S 21 A ng
-160. 26
-119. 13
-131. 00
-148. 65
-163. 37
-177. 00
169. 79
160. 26
150. 33
141. 65
133. 67
125. 33
117. 97
111. 35
103. 81
97. 63
90. 63
84. 18
78. 10
71. 63
65. 70
59. 71
53.43
48.19
41.67
36.48
29.99
24.36
18.40
11. 70
6. 67
-0. 40
-5. 68
-12. 80
-18. 35
-25. 53
-31. 60
-37. 86
-44. 81
-50. 91
-58. 29
S 12 M ag
0. 01
0. 02
0. 04
0. 05
0. 06
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0. 08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.08
0.07
0.07
0.07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 07
0. 06
0. 06
0. 06
0. 06
0. 05
0. 05
S 12 A ng
38. 24
81. 44
71. 03
55. 56
42. 52
31. 12
20. 23
12. 38
5. 20
-1. 60
-7. 68
-13. 98
-19. 37
-25. 02
-29. 56
-35. 36
-39. 71
-44. 76
-49. 17
-54. 13
-58. 73
-63. 43
-68.21
-72.32
-77.85
-81.81
-86.97
-91.29
-95.68
-100. 77
-104. 80
-110. 37
-114. 78
-120. 70
-125. 57
-131. 41
-136. 73
-142. 65
-147. 03
-152. 66
-157. 20
S 22 M ag
0. 83
0. 78
0. 66
0. 51
0. 40
0. 31
0. 23
0. 17
0. 13
0. 12
0. 11
0. 11
0. 12
0. 13
0. 14
0. 14
0. 15
0. 16
0. 17
0. 17
0. 18
0. 18
0.19
0.20
0.21
0.22
0.23
0.24
0.26
0. 28
0. 29
0. 32
0. 34
0. 36
0. 39
0. 41
0. 44
0. 47
0. 50
0. 53
0. 56
S 22 A ng
-96. 64
-128. 11
-158. 76
175. 07
147. 51
122. 19
95. 34
75. 98
48. 14
21. 59
-4. 02
-29. 07
-50. 95
-70. 45
-84. 13
-99. 54
-111. 83
-123. 92
-136. 68
-146. 03
-158. 09
-169. 23
-179. 99
170.60
160.50
150.13
139.73
128.88
119.59
109. 92
99. 58
89. 96
80. 38
70. 33
61. 31
52. 19
43. 34
34. 72
26. 11
18. 06
9. 05
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Northrop Grum man reserv es the right to ch ange without notice th e chara cteristic data and other spe cifications a s they apply to this pro duct. The product represente d by
this data s heet is subject to U.S. Ex port Law as conta ined in ITAR or the E AR regulations.
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5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
L1005
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
Mechanical Drawing
0.380 0.580
(0.015) (0.023)
0.900
(0.035)
2
0.486
(0.019)
3
1
4
0.486
(0.019)
5
0.000
0.566
(0.022)
0.000
1.480
(0.058)
Units: millimeters (inches) Bond pad dimensions are shown to center of bond pad.
Thickness: 0.110 +/- 0.010 (0.0043 +/- 0.0004), Backside is ground, Bond Pad/Backside Metallization: Gold
All Bond Pads are 0.100 x 0.100 (0.004 x 0.004).
Bond pad centers are approximately 0.109 (0.004) from the edge of the chip.
Dicing tolerance: +/- 0.005 (+/- 0.0002). Approximate weight: 1.239 mg.
Bond Pad #1 (RF In)
Bond Pad #2 (Vg1)
Bond Pad #3 (Vg2)
Bond Pad #4 (RF Out)
Bond Pad #5 (Vd)
Bias Arrangement
Vg1
Vg2
10
2
RF In
Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2]
3
1
RF Out
4
5
Vd
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5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
L1005
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the bonding diagram, this device is operated with a single drain and two gate
voltages. Bias is nominally Vd=5.0V, Vg1=-0.3V, Vg2=1.5V, and Id=30mA. It is recommended to use active biasing to keep
the currents constant as the RF power and temperature vary; this gives the most reproducible results. 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 0.0V. Typically the gate is protected with Silicon diodes to limit the applied voltage. Also, make sure to sequence the
applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive drain supply.
App Note [2] Bias Arrangement - Each DC pad (Vd and Vg1,2) need to have DC bypass capacitance (~100-200 pF) as
close to the device as possible. Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended.
MTTF Table (TBD)
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry.
Backplate
Temperature
Channel
Temperature
Rth
MTTF Hours
FITs
55 deg Celsius
deg Celsius
C/W
E+
E+
75 deg Celsius
deg Celsius
C/W
E+
E+
95 deg Celsius
deg Celsius
C/W
E+
E+
Bias Conditions: Vd=5.0V, Id=30 mA
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5.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
May 2006 - Rev 10-May-06
Handling and Assembly Information
L1005
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.
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.
ESD - Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) devices are susceptible to electrostatic and mechanical damage. Die are supplied
in antistatic containers, which should be opened in cleanroom conditions at an appropriately grounded antistatic workstation. Devices need careful handling using correctly designed collets, vacuum pickups or, with care,
sharp tweezers.
Die Attachment - GaAs Products from Mimix Broadband are 0.100 mm (0.004") thick and have vias through to the
backside to enable grounding to the circuit. Microstrip substrates should be brought as close to the die as
possible. The mounting surface should be clean and flat. If using conductive epoxy, recommended epoxies are
Ablestick 84-1LMI or 84-1LMIT cured in a nitrogen atmosphere per manufacturer's cure schedule. Apply epoxy
sparingly to avoid getting any on to the top surface of the die. An epoxy fillet should be visible around the total
die periphery. If eutectic mounting is preferred, then a fluxless gold-tin (AuSn) preform, approximately 0.001 2
thick, placed between the die and the attachment surface should be used. A die bonder that utilizes a heated
collet and provides scrubbing action to ensure total wetting to prevent void formation in a nitrogen atmosphere
is recommended. The gold-tin eutectic (80% Au 20% Sn) has a melting point of approximately 280 C (Note: Gold
Germanium should be avoided). The work station temperature should be 310 C +- 10 C. Exposure to these
extreme temperatures should be kept to minimum. The collet should be heated, and the die pre-heated to avoid
excessive thermal shock. Avoidance of air bridges and force impact are critical during placement.
Wire Bonding - Windows in the surface passivation above the bond pads are provided to allow wire bonding to
the die's gold bond pads. The recommended wire bonding procedure uses 0.076 mm x 0.013 mm (0.003" x
0.0005") 99.99% pure gold ribbon with 0.5-2% elongation to minimize RF port bond inductance. Gold 0.025 mm
(0.001") diameter wedge or ball bonds are acceptable for DC Bias connections. Aluminum wire should be
avoided. Thermo-compression bonding is recommended though thermosonic bonding may be used providing
the ultrasonic content of the bond is minimized. Bond force, time and ultrasonics are all critical parameters.
Bonds should be made from the bond pads on the die to the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short
as possible.
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