ETC AM42SERIES

GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2W, 5.9-6.4 GHz
AM42-0040
AM42-0040
GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2W
5.9 - 6.4 GHz
Features
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CR-15
High Linear Gain: 30 dB Typ.
High Saturated Output Power: +33 dBm Typ.
High Power Added Efficiency: 26% Typ.
50Ω Input/Output Broadband Matched
High Performance Ceramic Bolt Down Package
Description
M/A-COM’s AM42-0040 is a three-stage MMIC power
amplifier in a ceramic bolt down style hermetic package. The
AM42-0040 employs an internally matched monolithic chip
with internally decoupled Gate and Drain bias networks. The
AM42-0040 is designed to be operated from a constant current
Drain supply. By varying the Gate bias voltage, the saturated
output power performance of this device can be tailored for
various applications.
The AM42-0040 is designed for use as an output stage or
driver amplifier for C-band VSAT transmitter systems. This
amplifier employs a fully monolithic chip and requires a
minimum of external components.
M/A-COM’s AM42-0040 is fabricated using a mature 0.5
micron GaAs MESFET process. The process features full chip
passivation for increased performance and reliability. These
amplifiers are 100% RF tested to ensure compliance to
performance specifications.
Notes: (unless otherwise specified)
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Tolerance: .XXX = ± 0.005
.XX = ± 0.010
Ordering Information
Part Number
AM42-0040
Package
Ceramic Bolt Down Package
Electrical Specifications: TA = +25°C, VDD = +9V, VGG adjusted for IDD = 1050 mA, Frequency = 5.9 to 6.4 GHz
Parameter
Linear Gain
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Output Power
Output Power vs. Frequency
Output Power vs. Temperature
(with respect to TA=+25°C)
Drain Bias Current
Gate Bias Voltage
Gate Bias Current
Thermal Resistance
Second Harmonic
Third Harmonic
Abbv.
GL
VSWRIN
VSWROUT
PSAT
PSAT
PSAT
IDD
VGG
ΙGG
θJC
f2
f3
Test Conditions
PIN ≤ -10 dBm
PIN ≤ -10 dBm
PIN ≤ -10 dBm
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
TA= -40°C to +70°C
PIN = +10 dBm
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
25°C Heat Sink
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
PIN = +10 dBm, IDD=1050 mA Typ.
Units
dB
—
—
dBm
dB
dB
Min.
27
—
—
31.7
—
—
Typ.
30
2.3:1
3.0:1
33.0
1.0
±0.4
Max.
—
2.7:1
—
34.3
1.5
—
mA
V
mA
°C/W
dBc
dBc
900
-2.4
—
—
—
—
1050
-1.2
5
5.6
-35
-45
1100
-0.4
20
—
—
—
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M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated ■ North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883 ■ Asia/Pacific: Tel.+85 2 2111 8088, Fax +85 2 2111 8087
■ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2W, 5.9-6.4 GHz
1,2,3,4
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Input Power
VDD
VGG
VDD - VGG
IDD
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
AM42-0040
4,5,6,7
Typical Bias Configuration
Absolute Maximum
+23 dBm
+12 Volts
-3 Volts
12 Volts
1700 mA
-40°C to +85°C
-65°C to +150°C
1. Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage.
2. Case Temperature (TC) = +25°C.
3. Nominal bias is obtained by first connecting -2.4 volts to pin 5
(VGG), followed by connecting +9 volts to pin 10 (VDD). Note sequence. Adjust VGG for a drain current of 1050 mA typical.
4. RF ground and thermal interface is the flange (case bottom).
Adequate heat sinking is required.
5. No dc supply voltage will appear at the RF ports.
6. The dc resistance at the input and output ports is a short circuit.
No voltage is allowed on these ports.
7. For optimum IP3 performance, the VDD bypass capacitors should
be placed within 0.5 inches of the VDD leads.
V
DD
3.3 µ F
10
0.01 µ F
3
8
AM42-0040
RF IN
1.0 µ F
2,4,7,9
GND
RF OUT
5
V
GG
Pin Configuration
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Pin Name
N/C
GND
RF In
GND
VGG
N/C
GND
RF Out
GND
VDD
Description
No Connection
DC and RF Ground
RF Input
DC and RF Ground
Gate Supply
No Connection
DC and RF Ground
RF Output
DC and RF Ground
Drain Supply
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M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated ■ North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883 ■ Asia/Pacific: Tel.+85 2 2111 8088, Fax +85 2 2111 8087
■ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2W, 5.9-6.4 GHz
AM42-0040
Typical Performance @ +25°C
-5
-20
Output Power vs Frequency
@ PIN = +10 dBm
9.0
8.5
25
25
PAE (%)
20
15
20
15
Frequency (GHz)
8.0
7.6
7.2
6.8
6.4
6.0
Frequency (GHz)
Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power
@ 6.15 GHz
25
20
15
PAE (%)
35.0
34.5
34.0
33.5
33.0
32.5
32.0
31.5
31.0
30.5
30.0
Output Power vs. Input Power
@ 6.15 GHz
5.6
5.2
4.8
8.0
7.6
7.2
6.8
6.4
6.0
5.6
5.2
0
4.8
0
4.4
5
4.0
5
4.4
10
10
4.0
POUT (dBm)
Power Added Efficiency (PAE) vs. Frequency
@ PIN = +10 dBm
30
30
POUT (dBm)
8.0
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
35
7.5
3.0
9.0
8.5
8.0
7.5
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
-35
4.0
-40
3.5
-30
3.0
-30
7.0
-25
6.5
-20
S11
6.0
-10
-15
5.5
0
5.0
10
S22
-10
3.5
Magnitude (dB)
20
4.5
30
Gain (dB)
Input and Output Return Loss vs. Frequency
0
4.0
Linear Gain vs. Frequency
40
10
5
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
PIN (dBm)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8
PIN (dBm)
9
10 11 12 13 14
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M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated ■ North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883 ■ Asia/Pacific: Tel.+85 2 2111 8088, Fax +85 2 2111 8087
■ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier, 2W, 5.9-6.4 GHz
AM42-0040
V2.00
M/A-COM Division of AMP Incorporated ■ North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266, Fax (800) 618-8883 ■ Asia/Pacific: Tel.+85 2 2111 8088, Fax +85 2 2111 8087
■ Europe: Tel. +44 (1344) 869 595, Fax+44 (1344) 300 020
www.macom.com
AMP and Connecting at a Higher Level are trademarks.
Specifications subject to change without notice.