5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 Features 26 dB Small Signal Gain 39 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) Integrated Power Detector 4x4mm QFN Package, RoHS Compliant 100% RF Testing General Description The XP1035-QH is a packaged linear power amplifier that operates over the 5.9-9.5 GHz frequency band. The device provides 26 dB gain and 39 dBm Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) across the band and is offered in an industry standard, fully molded 4x4mm QFN package. The packaged amplifier is comprised of a three stage power amplifier with an integrated, temperature compensated on-chip power detector. The device includes on-chip ESD protection structures and DC by-pass capacitors to ease the implementation and volume assembly of the packaged part. The device is manufactured in 0.5um GaAs PHEMT device technology with BCB wafer coating to enhance ruggedness and repeatability of performance. The XP1035-QH is well suited for Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications. Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Supply Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Supply Current (Id1,2,3) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3) Max Power Dissipation (Pdiss) RF Input Power Operating Temperature (Ta) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Channel Temperature (Tch) +7.2V 600 mA -3V 4.2W +15 dBm -55 to +85 ºC -65 to +150 ºC -40 to MTTF Graph2 (1) Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage. (2) Channel temperature directly affects a device’s MTTF. Channel temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime. Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC) Parameter Frequency Range (f ) Small Signal Gain (S21) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Reverse Isolation (S12) Psat OIP3 Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Detector Bias Voltage (Vdet,ref ) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3) Supply Current (Id1) Supply Current (Id2) Supply Current (Id3) Units GHz dB dB dB dB dBm dBm VDC VDC VDC mA mA mA Min. 5.9 -2 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Typ. 26 13 10 TBD 29 39 6 5 -1 70 140 280 Max. 9.5 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 Power Amplifier Measurements XP1035-QH: S21 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA XP1035-QH: S11 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA 0.0 35.0 -5.0 30.0 25.0 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) -10.0 -15.0 -20.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -25.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C 5.0 0.0 -30.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 5.5 10 6 6.5 7 RF Frequency (GHz) 8.5 9 9.5 10 0.0 0.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -5.0 -10.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C -20.0 S12 (dB) -10.0 S22 (dB) 8 XP1035-QH: S12 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA XP1035-QH: S22 (dB) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA -15.0 -30.0 -20.0 -40.0 -25.0 -50.0 -60.0 -30.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 RF Frequency (GHz) RF Frequency (GHz) XP1035-QH: OIP3 (dBm) at Vd=6V, Id=500mA XP1035-QH: Psat (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V 45.0 35.0 30.0 40.0 25.0 Psat (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 7.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 35.0 30.0 +25 C -40 C +75 C 25.0 20.0 15.0 10.0 +25 C -40 C +80 C 5.0 20.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 9 9.5 10 0.0 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 RF Frequency (GHz) 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. 10 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 Power Amplifier Measurements (cont.) XP1035-QH: Pout (dBm) and Gain (dB) vs Pin (dBm) Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C XP1035-QH: C/I3 vs Pout at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C, 10 MHz Span 70.0 60.0 30.0 50.0 25.0 C/I3 (dBm) Pout (dBm) and Gain (dB) 35.0 20.0 15.0 40.0 30.0 20.0 10.0 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 5.0 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10.0 0.0 0.0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 10 Pin (dBm) 12 14 16 18 20 22 Pout (dBm) XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +25 C XP1035-QH: P1dB (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V 10000 35.0 30.0 Detector (mV) P1dB (dBm) 25.0 20.0 15.0 1000 100 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10.0 +25 C -40 C +80 C 5.0 10 0.0 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 7.5 10 12.5 10 15 17.5 20 22.5 25 Pout (dBm) RF Frequency (GHz) XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, +80 C 10000 10000 1000 1000 Detector (mV) Detector (mV) XP1035-QH: Detector (mV) vs Pout (dBm) at Id=500mA, Vd=6V, -40 C 100 100 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 5.9 GHz 7 GHz 8.5 GHz 10 10 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 Pout (dBm) 17.5 20 22.5 25 5 7.5 10 12.5 15 17.5 20 22.5 Pout (dBm) 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. 25 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 Package Dimensions / Layout VD2 20 VD1 21 GND 22 23 24 GND GND VD3 Pin Designations 19 Functional Schematic 17 GND GND 3 16 GND RF IN 4 15 RF OUT GND 5 14 GND GND 6 13 GND VG1 VG2 VG3 GND Vref 12 2 11 GND 10 GND 9 18 8 1 7 GND Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function Nominal Value 1-3 GND Ground 4 RF In RF Input 5-6 GND Ground 7 VG1 Gate 1 Bias ~ -1.0V 8 VG2 Gate 2 Bias ~ -1.0V 9 VG3 Gate 3 Bias ~ -1.0V 10 GND Ground 11 Vref Pwr Det Reference 5.0V 12 Vdet Pwr Det 5.0V 13-14 GND Ground 15 RF Out RF Output 16-18 GND Ground 19 VD3 Drain 3 Bias 6.0V, 280 mA 20 VD2 Drain 2 Bias 6.0V, 140 mA 21 VD1 Drain 1 Bias 6.0V, 70 mA 22-24 GND Ground Vdet Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing VD1,2,3 at 5.0V with 70, 140, 280mA respectively. It is recommended to use active bias to keep the currents constant in order to maintain the best performance over temperature. 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 -1.0V. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive drain supply. App Note [2] Board Layout - As shown in the board layout, it is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling caps as close to the bias pins as possible, with additional 10µF decoupling caps. Recommended Layout Recommended Decoupling Capacitors: 100pF 0402, 10µF 0805 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. 5.9-9.5 GHz Linear Power Amplifier QFN, 4x4mm P1035-QH December 2007 - Rev 12-Dec-07 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.