MIMIX XP1020-QE

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
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Max.
19.0
+8.0
0.0
420
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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