18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09 X1001-QK Features Integrated Doubler and Power Amplifier Excellent Saturated Output Stage +25.0 dBm Output Power 50.0 dBc Fundamental Suppression General Description Mimix Broadband's 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz GaAs doubler integrates a doubler, a buffer amplifier and 4-stage power amplifier. The device provides better than +25.0 dBm output power and has excellent fundamental rejection. The device comes in a 7x7mm QFN package that 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 (RF Pin) Storage Temperature (Tstg) Operating Temperature (Ta) Channel Temperature (Tch) Moisture Sensitivity Level +6.0 VDC 800 mA +0.3 VDC TBD -65 to +165 OC -55 to MTTF Table1 MTTF Table 1 MSL3 (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 Input Frequency Range (fin) Output Frequency Range (fout) Input Return Loss (S11) Output Return Loss (S22) Fundamental Rejection RF Input Power (RF Pin) Output Power at 0.0 dBm Pin (Pout) Drain Supply Voltage (Vd1) Doubler Drain Supply Voltage (Vd2) Buffer Amp Drain Supply Voltage (Vd3,4,5,6) PA Gate Supply Voltage (Vg1) Doubler Drain Supply Current (Id1) Doubler Drain Supply Current (Id2) Buffer Drain Supply Current (Id3,4,5,6) (Vg=-0.7V Typical) PA Units GHz GHz dB dB dBc dBm dBm V V V V mA mA mA Min. 18.0 36.0 - Typ. TBD 12.0 50.0 0.0 +26.0 2.5 3.0 4.5 -1.2 <1.0 20 530 Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Max. 21.0 42.0 3.0 4.0 5.5 25 600 Page 1 of 5 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. 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09 X1001-QK Measured Performance at Nominal Conditions XX1001-QK, Pout (dBm) 30 Pout (dBm) 25 20 15 Pin = 0 dBm 10 Pin = 3 dBm Pin = 6 dBm 5 Pin = 9 dBm 0 34 36 38 40 42 44 RF Out [= 2xFin] (GHz) XX1001-QK, Fundamental Leakage (dBm) Fundamental Leakage (dBm) 0 Pin = 0 dBm -5 Pin = 3 dBm -10 Pin = 6 dBm -15 Pin = 9 dBm -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 17 18 19 20 21 22 Fin (GHz) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 2 of 5 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. 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09 X1001-QK Physical Dimensions (Note: Engineering designator is 20DBL0832) Functional Schematic VG2 VD2 VD3 VD4 VD5 VD6 Pin Designations 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 Pin Number GND RF IN GND 1 21 2 20 19 GND 18 RF OUT 5 17 GND 6 16 7 15 3 Buffer Amp x2 4 8 PA 9 10 11 12 13 14 VG1 VD1 VG3 VG4 VG5 VG6 3 4 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 Pin Name GND RF IN GND VG1 VD1 VG3 VG4 VG5 VG6 GND RF Out GND VD6 VD5 VD4 VD3 VD2 VG2 Pin Function Ground RF Input Ground Gate bias (doubler) Drain bias (doubler) Gate bias (Buffer Amp) Gate bias (PA) Gate bias (PA) Gate bias (PA) Ground Output RF Ground Drain bias (PA) Drain bias (PA) Drain bias (PA) Drain bias (PA) Drain bias (Buffer Amp) Gate bias (PA) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Nominal Value Units -0.7 2.5 -0.5 -1.2 -1.2 -1.2 Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 3 -1.2 Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts Volts Page 3 of 5 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. 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09 X1001-QK Recommended Layout Bias Application Schematic Vd2 (+3V) 1 µF + Vd6 (+ 4.5V) Vd3,4,5 (+ 4.5V) Vg2 (-0.5V) 1 µF 1 µF 10 nF 10 nF 28 1 µF + + + 10 nF 27 26 25 24 23 10 nF 22 21 1 RF IN 2 20 3 19 XX1001-QK 4 17 6 16 15 7 8 10 nF 9 10 11 12 13 + 1 µF 14 10 nF 10 nF 10 nF 1 µF RF OUT 18 5 + Vg1 (-0.7V) 1 µF 1 µF + + Vg3,4,5 (-1.2V) Vd1 (+2.5V) Vg6 (-1.2V) App Note [1] Biasing - Please refer to the application diagram above for recommended biasing information. The table below shows the recommended drain currents for each stage. Pin VD1 VD2 VD3,4,5 VD6 Voltage (V) 2.5 3.0 4.5 4.5 Current (ma) <1 20 260 270 Comment Drain Bias (Doubler) Drain Bias (Buffer Amp) Drain Bias (PA) Drain Bias (PA - final stage) It is possible to bias each stage separately for greater bias control with the following conditions: Id1<1mA, Id2=20mA, Id3=40mA, Id4=70mA, Id5=150mA, Id6=270mA. It is 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 -0.7V. 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. MTTF Tables MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and assumes an isothermal back-plate. XX1001-QK, MTTF (yrs) vs. Backplate Temperature (°C) 1.0E+05 MTTF (Years) 1.0E+04 1.0E+03 1.0E+02 1.0E+01 1.0E+00 55 65 75 85 95 Temperature (°C) Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099 Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com Page 4 of 5 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. 18.0-21.0/36.0-42.0 GHz Doubler and Power Amplifier, QFN, 7x7mm March 2009 - Rev 21-Mar-09 X1001-QK 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. - 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. The package is a low-cost plastic package. 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. 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. Ordering Information XX1001-QK-0N00 XX1001-QK-0N0T XX1001-QK-EV1 Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in bulk quantity Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in tape and reel XX1001-QK 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 5 of 5 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.