11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-07 Features 17.0 dB Small Signal Gain +27.0 dBm Saturated Output Power SMD, 3x3 mm QFN Package RoHS Compliant 100% RF, DC and Output Power Testing General Description Mimix Broadband’s two stage 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC power amplifier has a small signal gain of 17.0 dB with a +27.0 dBm saturated output power. 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 device comes in a 3x3mm QFN Surface Mount Package offering excellent RF and thermal properties and is RoHS compliant. This device is well suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT 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 500 mA +0.3 VDC +17.0 dBm -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) Drain Bias Voltage (Vd) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg) Supply Current (Id) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.9V Typical) Units GHz dB dB dB dB dB dBm VDC VDC mA Min. 11.0 -1.0 - Typ. 12.0 8.0 17.0 +/-1.0 40.0 +27.0 +5.0 -0.9 380 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Max. 19.0 +8.0 0.0 420 Page 1 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-07 Power Amplifier Measurements XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V Id=380 mA XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V Id=380 mA 0 22 21 -5 Input Return Loss (dB) 20 Gain (dB) 19 18 17 16 15 14 -10 -15 -20 -25 13 12 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 -30 11.0 19.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V Id=380 mA 15 Devices XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V Id=380 mA 0 30 29 Output Power P1dB (dBm) Output Return Loss -5 -10 -15 -20 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 -25 20 11.0 -30 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 Frequency (GHz) 19.0 Max Frequency (GHz) Median Mean Min XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V Id=380 mA 15 Devices 30 Output Power Psat (dBm) 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 Frequency (GHz) Max Median Mean Min Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-07 Package Dimensions / Layout Functional Block Diagram / Board Layout NC NC NC Vd NC 16 15 14 13 1 12 NC GND 2 11 NC RF IN 3 10 RF OUT NC 4 9 GND 15MPA0566 5 6 7 8 NC Vg NC NC Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2] Pin Description 2 Ground 3 RF In 6 Vg 9 Ground 10 RF Out 14 Vd Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-07 App Note [1] Biasing - It is recommended to bias the amplifier with Vd=5.0V and Id=380mA. It is also 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 -0.9V. 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 pin (Vd and Vg) needs to have DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) as close to the package as possible. MTTF Graphs XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V, Id=380 mA XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V, Id=380 mA 1.00E+08 1.00E+06 1.00E+05 1.00E+04 1.00E+06 FITS MTTF (hours) 1.00E+07 1.00E+03 1.00E+05 1.00E+02 1.00E+04 1.00E+01 1.00E+03 1.00E+00 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 55 125 65 75 No RF Pout=+27 dBm No RF 95 105 115 125 Pout=+27 dBm XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V, Id=380 mA XP1020-QE Vd=5.0 V, Id=380 mA 300 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55 275 250 Tch (deg C) Rth (deg C/W) 85 Baseplate Temperature (deg C) Baseplate Temperature (deg C) 225 200 175 150 55 65 75 85 95 105 Baseplate Temperature (deg C) No RF Pout=+27 dBm 115 125 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 125 Baseplate Temperature (deg C) No RF Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Pout=+27 dBm Page 4 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-07 Typical Application XU1005-QD CMM1118-QT XP1020-QE Sideband Reject IF IN 2.0 GHz RF Out 14.2-15.35 GHz LO(+6.0dBm) 12.2-13.35 GHz (USB Operation) 16.2-17.35 GHz (LSB Operation) Mimix Broadband MMIC-based 11.0-18.0 GHz Transmitter Block Diagram (Changing LO and IF frequencies as required allows design to operate as high as 18.0 GHz) Mimix Broadband's 11.0-18.0 GHz XU1005-QD GaAs MMIC Transmitter can be used in saturated radio applications and linear modulation schemes up to 16 QAM. The transmitter can be used in upper and lower sideband applications from 11.0-18.0 GHz. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws. 11.0-19.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier, QFN P1020-QE January 2007 - Rev 26-Jan-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. 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% matt 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. Part Number for Ordering XP1020-QE-0N00 XP1020-QE-EV1 Description Gold plated RoHS compliant 3x3 16L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity XP1020-QE evaluation board Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 6 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc. Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.