8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier s 18 P1014-BD August 2007 - Rev 03-Aug-07 Features XP1006 Driver Amplifier 18.0 dB Small Signal Gain +31.0 dBm Saturated Output Power 35% Power Added Efficiency On-chip Gate Bias Circuit 100% On-Wafer RF, DC and Output Power Testing 100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883 Method 2010 Chip Device Layout XP1014 Mimix Broadband I0005129 TNO © 2005 General Description Mimix Broadband’s two stage 8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC power amplifier has a small signal gain of 18.0 dB with a +31 dBm saturated output power and also includes on-chip gate bias circuitry. This MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.5 m 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 radar applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings Supply Voltage (Vd) Supply Current (Id) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg) Input Power (Pin) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Operating Temperature (Ta) Channel Temperature (Tch) +9.0 VDC 510 mA +0.0 VDC TBD -65 to +165 OC -55 to MTTF Table1 MTTF Table 1 (1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. 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) Saturated Output Power (Psat) Power Added Efficiency (PAE) Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1 or Vg2) Supply Current (Id) (Vd = 8.0V, Vg1 = -5.0V) Units GHz dB dB dB dB dB dBm % VDC VDC mA Min. 8.5 -6.0 - Typ. 15.0 12.0 18.0 +/-1.0 +31.0 35 +8.0 -5.0 450 Max. 11.0 +9.0 -4.0 510 Mimix Asia, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc.) 3F, 3-2 Industry East IX Road, Science-Based Industrial Park • Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel +886-3-567-9680 • Fax +886-3-567-9433 • mimixbroadband.com Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Page 1 of 5 8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier P1014-BD August 2007 - Rev 03-Aug-07 Power Amplifier Measurements Small signal Gain (Vd=8V, Vg1=-5V, Ps=-20dBm) Input return loss (Vd=8V, Vg1=-5V, Ps=17dBm) 0 20 -5 19 -10 S11 [dB] S21 [dB] 18 17 16 -15 -20 -25 15 -30 -35 14 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 8 12 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 f [GHz] f [GHz] Output power (Vd=8V, Vg1=-5V, Ps=17dBm) Power Added Efficiency (Vd=8V, Vg1=-5V, Ps=17dBm) 33 50 45 32 PAE [%] Pout [dBm] 40 31 35 30 30 25 29 20 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 f [GHz] 10.5 11 11.5 12 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 f [GHz] Mimix Asia, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc.) 3F, 3-2 Industry East IX Road, Science-Based Industrial Park • Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel +886-3-567-9680 • Fax +886-3-567-9433 • mimixbroadband.com Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Page 2 of 5 12 8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier P1014-BD August 2007 - Rev 03-Aug-07 Mechanical Drawing 1.400 (0.055) 0.449 (0.018) 1.962 (0.077) 2.412 (0.095) 2 3 XP1014 Mimix Broadband I0005129 TNO © 2005 4 1 0.0 0.0 6 5 1.662 (0.065) 1.962 (0.077) 0.449 (0.018) 3.200 (0.126) (Note: Engineering designator is I0005129) 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 DC Bond Pads are 0.100 x 0.100 (0.004 x 0.004). All RF Bond Pads are 0.120 x 0.200 (0.005 x 0.008) Bond pad centers are approximately 0.109 (0.004) from the edge of the chip. Dicing tolerance: +/- 0.005 (+/- 0.0002). Approximate weight: 2.778 mg. Bond Pad #1 (RF In) Bond Pad #2 (Vd1) Bond Pad #3 (Vd2) Bond Pad #4 (RF Out) Bond Pad #5 (Vg2) Bond Pad #6 (Vg1) Bias Arrangement Vd1 Vd2 Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2] XP1014 Mimix Broadband I0004966 TNO © 2005 RF In 2 3 4 1 6 RF Out 5 Vg1 Mimix Asia, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc.) 3F, 3-2 Industry East IX Road, Science-Based Industrial Park • Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel +886-3-567-9680 • Fax +886-3-567-9433 • mimixbroadband.com Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Page 3 of 5 8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier P1014-BD August 2007 - Rev 03-Aug-07 App Note [1] Biasing - This device has been designed with two options for biasing. Vg1 applies gate bias through an active, on-chip bias circuit and Vg2 applies gate bias through a resistive divider. Using the first option and applying a nominal bias of Vg1=-5.0V and Vd (1,2)=8.0V will typically yield a total drain current Id(TOTAL)=450mA. Alternatively, the drain current can be regulated by setting Vg2=-5.0V and Vd(1,2)=8.0V which will typically yield a total drain current Id(TOTAL)=450mA. 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. 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 (Vd1, 2 and Vg or Vgg) needs 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 XP1014 MTTF vs. Backplate Temperature and Pulsed Duty Cycle 1.0E+05 MTTF (millions of hours) 100% DC 1.0E+04 50% DC 30% DC 1.0E+03 10% DC 1.0E+02 1.0E+01 1.0E+00 1.0E-01 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 Backplate Temp (C) MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and assumes isothermal back-plate. Bias Conditions: Vd1=Vd2=8.0V, Id(TOTAL)=450 mA Mimix Asia, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc.) 3F, 3-2 Industry East IX Road, Science-Based Industrial Park • Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel +886-3-567-9680 • Fax +886-3-567-9433 • mimixbroadband.com Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Page 4 of 5 8.5-11.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier P1014-BD August 2007 - Rev 03-Aug-07 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. 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 anti-static 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 Tanaka TS3332LD, Die Mat DM6030HK or DM6030HK-Pt 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. For additional information please see the Mimix "Epoxy Specifications for Bare Die" application note. If eutectic mounting is preferred, then a fluxless gold-tin (AuSn) preform, approximately 0.0012 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 ºC (Note: Gold Germanium should be avoided). The work station temperature should be 310 ºC +/- 10 ºC. 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. Ordering Information Part Number for Ordering XP1014-BD-000V XP1014-BD-EV1 Description Where “V” is RoHS compliant die packed in vacuum release gel paks XP1014 die evaluation module Mimix Asia, Inc. (a subsidiary of Mimix Broadband, Inc.) 3F, 3-2 Industry East IX Road, Science-Based Industrial Park • Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel +886-3-567-9680 • Fax +886-3-567-9433 • mimixbroadband.com Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Page 5 of 5