10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Features Integrated LNA, Mixer and LO Buffer Amplifier 2.5 dB Noise Figure 12.0 dB Conversion Gain 4x4mm QFN Package 100% RF, DC and NF Testing General Description Mimix Broadband’s 10.0-16.0 GHz QFN packaged receiver has a noise figure of 2.5 dB and 12.0 dB conversion gain. The device integrates an LNA, image reject mixer and LO buffer amplifier within a fully molded 4x4mm QFN package. The image reject mixer eliminates the need for a bandpass filter after the LNA to remove thermal noise at the image frequency. I and Q mixer outputs are provided and an external 90 degree hybrid is required to select the desired sideband. This device uses Mimix Broadband’s GaAs PHEMT device model technology, and is based upon electron beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity. This device 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) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4) Input Power (RF) LO Power (LO) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Operating Temperature (Ta) Channel Temperature (Tch) ESD Min. Machine Model (MM) ESD Min. Human Body Model (HBM) Moisture Sensitivity Level +4.3V 200 mA -1.7V min., 0V max. -4 V +10 dBm +12 dBm -65 to +150 ºC -55 to +85 ºC -40 to MTTF Graph2 Class A Class 1A MSL3 (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 (RF) Frequency Range (LO) Frequency Range (IF) Conversion Gain (CG) Noise Figure (NF) Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3) Image Rejection LO Input Drive LO/RF Isolation RF Input Return Loss LO Input Return Loss IF Return Loss Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3) Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)* Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4)** Supply Current (Id1) Supply Current (Id2) Supply Current (Id3) Supply Current (Ig4) *Vg1,2 and 3 are adjusted to achieve constant drain current regulation. Units GHz GHz GHz dB dB dBm dBc dBm dB dB dB dB VDC VDC VDC mA mA mA mA Min. 10.0 7.0 DC 10.0 -7 15.0 0.0 3.7 -1.5 -3.8 Typ. 12.0 2.5 2 20.0 5.0 -50.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 4.0 -0.3 -3.0 30 60 80 1.5 Max. 16.0 19.0 3.5 17.0 3.3 10.0 4.0 -0.1 -2.0 **Vg4 provides mixer bias and is fixed at -3.0V. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 1 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Receiver Measurements XR1015-QH: LSB Conv. Gain vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 22 22 20 16 +25C -40C +85C 18 USB Conv. Gain (dB) 18 LSB Conv. Gain (dB) 20 +25C -40C +85C 14 12 10 8 6 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 Frequency (GHz) XR1015-QH: LSB Noise figure vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 16 18 8 +25C -40C +85C 7 6 7 +25C -40C +85C 6 5 USB NF (dB) LSB NF (dB) 14 XR1015-QH: USB Noise figure vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 8 4 3 5 4 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) XR1015-QH: LSB IIP3 vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm Pin/tone=-20dBm XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm Pin/tone=-20dBm 14 14 12 12 +25C -40C +85C 10 8 10 6 4 2 0 -2 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -4 -6 -6 -8 -8 -10 -10 8 10 12 14 Frequency (GHz) 16 +25C -40C +85C 8 USB IIP3 (dBm) LSB IIP3 (dBm) 12 Frequency (GHz) 18 8 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Receiver Measurements (cont.) XR1015-QH: LSB Image Rejection vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm XR1015-QH: USB Image Rejection vs Freq , Over Temp Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 0 0 -5 +25C -40C +85C -10 USB Image Rej. (dB) LSB Image Rej. (dB) -5 -15 -20 -25 -30 +25C -40C +85C -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -35 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 12 XR1015-QH: LSB Conv. Gain vs IF Freq , 25degC Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,LO=5dBm 18 20 1GHz 2GHz 3GHz 18 16 18 1GHz 2GHz 3GHz 16 14 USB Conv. Gain (dB) LSB Conv. Gain (dB) 16 XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs IF Freq , 25degC Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,LO=5dBm 20 12 10 8 6 14 12 10 8 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 12 XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs LO Power , 25degC Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz 0 18 -2.5 18 -5 LO & RF Return Loss (dB) LO=0dBm LO=5dBm LO=10dBm 14 16 XR1015-QH: LO & RF Return Loss (dB) vs. RF (GHz). VD1,2,3 = 4 V, ID1+ID2 = 80 mA , ID3 = 70 mA, VG4 = - 3 V 20 16 14 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) USB Conv. Gain (dB) 14 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) 12 10 8 6 4 -7.5 -10 -12.5 RF RL LO RL -15 -17.5 -20 -22.5 2 -25 0 8 10 12 14 16 18 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 RF (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 3 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Receiver Measurements (cont.) XR1015-QH: Port Leakage vs Freq Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz LO=+5dBm,Pin=-20dBm XR1015-QH: USB Noise Figure vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3 Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 22 0 20 -10 Vd1,2,3=3V Vd1,2,3=4V Vd1,2,3=5V 16 14 Leakage (dBm) USB Noise Figure (dB) 18 12 10 8 6 4 RF-IF LO-IF LO-RF -20 -30 -40 -50 2 -60 0 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3 Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 16 18 22 20 20 18 16 14 Id=40/80/110mA Id=30/60/80mA Id=20/40/55mA 18 Vd1,2,3=3V Vd1,2,3=4V Vd1,2,3=5V USB Conv. Gain (dB) USB Conv. Gain (dB) 14 XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq, Varying Id1,2,3 Vd1,2,3=4V,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm 22 12 10 8 6 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 8 10 12 14 16 8 18 10 XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3 Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm Pin=-20dBm/tone 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10 12 14 16 18 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq, Varying Id1,2,3 Vd1,2,3=4V,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm,Pin=-20dBm/tone 14 12 10 USB IIP3 (dBm) USB IIP3 (dBm) 12 Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Vd1,2,3=3V Vd1,2,3=4V Vd1,2,3=5V 8 6 4 2 0 -2 Id=40/80/110mA Id=30/60/80mA Id=20/40/55mA -4 -6 -8 -10 8 10 12 14 Frequency (GHz) 16 18 8 10 12 14 16 Frequency (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 18 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Receiver Measurements (cont.) LO/RF Isolation (dB) XR1015-QH: LO/RF Isolation (dB) vs. RF (GHz). VD1,2,3 = 4 V, ID1+ID2 = 80 mA , ID3 = 70 mA, VG4 = - 3 V (1.5 mA) 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 -60 LO-RF 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 RF (GHz) MTTF XR1015-QH: MTTF (hours) vs. Backplate Temp (°C) 1.00E+13 1.00E+12 MTTF (hours) 1.00E+11 1.00E+10 MTTF (hours) 1.00E+09 1.00E+08 1.00E+07 1.00E+06 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 Backplate Temp (°C) MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and assumes an isothermal back-plate. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 5 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 Package Dimensions / Layout Pin Designations GND NC GND LO GND NC VG3 24 23 22 21 20 19 Functional Block Diagram 1 Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function 18 VD3 17 VG4 16 NC 15 VD2 14 VG2 13 VD1 BUF IF1 2 NC 3 I IRM Q NC 4 IF2 5 LNA NC 8 GND 9 RF GND NC 12 7 11 6 10 GND 2 IF1 IF1 Output 5 9 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 22 3,4,7,11,16, 20,24 1,6,8,10,21, 23 IF2 RF VG1 VD1 VG2 VD2 VG4 VD3 VG3 LO IF2 Output RF Input Gate 1 Bias Drain 1 Bias Gate 2 Bias Drain 2 Bias Gate 4 Bias Drain 3 Bias Gate 3 Bias LO Input N/C* Not Connected GND Ground Nominal Value To Hybrid 90º (LSB) To Hybrid 0º (USB) (1.8 ) To Hybrid 0º (LSB) To Hybrid 90º (USB) (1.8 ) (>2M ) -0.3V (1M ) 4.0V, 30 mA (27.5 ) -0.3V (1M ) 4.0V, 60 mA (14 ) -3.0V, 1.5 mA (1980 ) 4.0V, 80 mA (14.4 ) -0.3V (1M ) (>2M ) *It is recommended to externally ground all N/C pins. VG1 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 6 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing VD1,2,3 at 4.0V with 30, 60, 80mA respectively. Additionally, a fixed voltage bias of -3V is required for mixer bias. 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 -0.3V. 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 Board Layout Recommended Decoupling Capacitors: 100pF 0402, 10µF 0805 Recommend to externally ground all N/C pins Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 7 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 MxN Spurious Tables mRF nLO 0 -26 -62 -64 -71 0 1 2 3 4 RF=10 GHz @ -10 dBm LO=8 GHz @ +5 dBm mRF RF=10 GHz @ -10 dBm LO=12 GHz @ +5 dBm mRF RF=16 GHz @ -10 dBm LO=14 GHz @ +5 dBm mRF RF=16 GHz @ -10 dBm LO=18 GHz @ +5 dBm 4 -55 -66 -50 0 -33 1 -40 0 -45 -65 -64 2 -35 -58 -17 -35 -55 3 -55 -62 -55 -35 -17 4 -57 -71 -64 -65 -45 1 -31 0 -63 -78 - 2 -28 -63 -20 -71 - 3 -56 -62 -65 -48 -78 4 -80 -78 -69 -69 Data measured without 90deg hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level nLO 0 -26 -64 - 0 1 2 3 4 3 -48 -56 -13 -28 -43 Data measured without 90deg hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level nLO 0 -28 -81 - 0 1 2 3 4 2 -42 -28 -13 -56 -49 Data measured without 90deg hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level nLO 0 -27 -59 -67 -77 0 1 2 3 4 1 -32 0 -50 -65 -56 1 -18 0 -62 -74 - 2 -42 -53 -17 -62 -76 3 -58 -66 -43 -68 4 -77 -68 -67 Data measured without 90deg hybrid All values in dBc below IF power level Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 8 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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. 10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver QFN, 4x4mm R1015-QH August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09 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. Electrostatic Sensitive Device Observe all necessary precautions when handling. 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% matte 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 XR1015-QH-0G00 XR1015-QH-0G0T XR1015-QH-EV1 Description Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 4x4 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel XR1015-QH evaluation board Caution: ESD Sensitive Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging and testing devices must be observed. Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device. Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 9 of 9 Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2009 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.