28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier AA031P1-A2 Patent Pending Features ■ Surface Mount Package ■ 17 dB Typical Gain ■ 16 dBm Typical P1 dB Output Power ■ Single Voltage Operation ■ 100% RF and DC Testing Description The AA031P1-A2 is a broadband millimeterwave driver amplifier in a rugged surface mount package which is compatible with high volume solder installation. The amplifier is designed for use in millimeterwave communication and sensor systems as a gain stage in the receiver, transmitter, or LO chain when high gain and linearity are required. The robust ceramic surface mount package provides excellent electrical performance and a high degree of environmental protection for long-term reliability. A single supply voltage simplifies bias requirements. All amplifiers are screened at the operating frequencies prior to shipment for guaranteed performance. Amplifier is targeted for high volume millimeterwave applications such as satellite and wireless point-to-point and point-to-multipoint systems. Pin Out N/C VD N/C LO In RF Out AA031P1-A2 YYWW Orientation Indicated by Missing Castellations N/C N/C N/C Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD = 5.5 V) Parameter Symbol Min. BW 28 Bandwidth Small Signal Gain Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression Typ. Max. Unit 32 GHz G 14 17 dB P1 dB 13 16 dBm Input Return Loss RLI 9 dB Output Return Loss RLO 12 dB dG/dT -0.03 ID 145 Temperature Coefficient of Gain Drain Current Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A dB/C 200 mA 1 28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier AA031P1-A2 Typical Performance Data (VD = 5.5 V) 0 30 Return Loss (dB) Gain (dB) S11 -55˚C +25˚C 20 +85˚C 10 S22 -10 -15 -20 0 20 Output Power (dBm), Gain (dB) -5 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 20 22 24 26 28 30 Frequency (GHz) Gain vs. Frequency Return Loss vs. Frequency Absolute Maximum Ratings 20 Gain Characteristic 18 16 -55°C to +90°C Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +150°C Power In (PIN) 14 Value Operating Temperature (TC) Bias Voltage (VD) P1 dB = 16.5 dBm 7 VDC 13 dBm Output Power @ 28 GHz 12 10 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 Input Power @ 28 GHz (dBm) Power Sweep Outline 2X 0.085 (2.16 mm) 0.251 (6.38 mm) 2X 0.044 (1.12 mm) 0.204 (5.18 mm) 8X 0.020 (0.51 mm) C L 2X 0.129 (3.28 mm) 0.056 (1.42 mm) 2 2X 0.043 (1.09 mm) C L 2X 0.064 (1.63 mm) 0.194 (4.93 mm) 32 Frequency (GHz) 0.016 (0.41 mm) 0.241 (6.12 mm) 0.040 (1.02 mm) Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A 34 28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier AA031P1-A2 Typical S-Parameters at 25°C (VD = 5.5 V) S11 S21 S12 Frequency (GHz) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) 10 -3.32 -165.1 -65.68 -16.4 -70.52 12 -3.84 113.0 -59.03 170.4 -53.25 14 -2.84 78.4 -38.70 -91.9 -50.91 16 -3.41 -40.4 -21.40 119.0 18 -10.02 -139.9 1.34 20 -13.22 87.2 20.89 21 -9.29 4.1 19.91 22 -9.14 -40.1 23 -9.54 24 -7.37 25 -4.88 26 Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) S22 Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) -40.5 -0.82 174.0 -168.5 -1.13 75.8 -22.7 -1.49 -29.6 -52.54 -122.8 -1.73 -123.0 -20.6 -38.22 155.4 -4.21 107.0 102.6 -39.34 -22.8 -0.83 -93.7 -35.4 -49.36 -107.1 -3.54 -134.2 17.77 -131.6 -53.05 91.8 -5.33 -145.4 -75.9 17.35 147.8 -48.28 5.4 -7.60 -173.7 -129.9 17.83 62.5 -46.34 -47.3 -8.66 116.4 178.7 17.85 -20.5 -47.02 -104.6 -6.62 46.2 -3.39 137.0 18.52 -100.1 -49.02 -141.6 -6.00 0 27 -4.67 89.2 19.97 171.9 -48.24 128.9 -8.35 -51.4 28 -9.49 34.0 19.96 77.0 -49.94 -19.1 -11.68 -101.6 29 -11.06 -24.5 19.40 -13.4 -49.90 -94.5 -12.12 -132.1 30 -8.36 -68.0 18.83 -105.9 -48.98 -153.7 -13.78 -141.5 31 -7.30 -99.3 18.02 157.3 -48.38 -175.2 -10.66 -153.7 32 -4.48 -123.0 16.95 55.6 -49.77 162.8 -10.85 160.3 33 -5.91 -175.8 13.82 -80.0 -39.10 124.8 -12.70 -157.8 34 -11.35 160.7 2.17 169.9 -41.13 43.7 -6.80 156.5 35 -24.14 148.8 -11.51 100.5 -42.26 10.9 -5.14 95.8 36 -18.29 -103.1 -16.73 84.1 -41.48 -30.5 -3.96 34.5 37 -8.44 -110.7 -19.28 20.0 -38.59 -97.0 -3.06 -14.5 38 -6.32 -146.3 -22.45 -38.8 -39.95 162.5 -2.79 -52.4 40 -4.39 157.0 -18.33 121.4 -42.95 64.1 -2.39 -129.2 Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A 3 28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier AA031P1-A2 “Alpha Two” Surface Mount Package Handling and Mounting Millimeterwave components require careful mounting design to maintain optimal performance. The Alpha Two surface mount package (patent pending) provides a rugged and repeatable electrical connection using standard solder techniques. DC Connections 64 Via Holes RF In RF Out Handling The Alpha Two surface mount package is very rugged. However, due to ceramic’s brittle nature, one should exercise care when handling with metal tools. Do not apply heavy pressure to the lid. Vacuum tools may be used to pick and place this part. Only personnel trained in both ESD precautions and handling precautions should be allowed to handle these packages. Package Construction The Alpha Two surface mount package consists of a base and a lid. The package base is ceramic with filled vias and plated castellations. The package lid is unplated alumina. The lid seal is epoxy. Mounting Design DC Connections Footprint Geometry for Alpha Two Surface Mount Package Mounting the Package The Alpha Two surface mount package is compatible with high-volume surface mount installation using solder. RF and DC connections are accomplished with metallized edge castellations that hold solder fillets. Ground connections are accomplished by both metallized edge castellations and filled vias to the bottom of the package. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder so that a good RF, DC, and ground contact is maintained. The Alpha Two surface mount package is installed on top of a printed circuit board on a specially designed footprint. Mounting footprint geometry will be supplied by Alpha Industries in electronic formats or paper drawing. DC Lines RF In Printed Circuit Board Rogers 4003 0.008" (0.20 mm) Thick Solder Fillets RF Out Electrically & Thermally Conductive Ground Plane Alpha Two Surface Mount Package Installation 4 Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email [email protected] • www.alphaind.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A