MAAM-011139 Driver Amplifier 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V2 VG1 VD1 VG2 VD2 N/C • 3 Stage Driver Amplifier for 28/32 GHz Bands • 21 dB Gain • 32 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (OIP3) • 20 dBm Output P1dB • Variable Gain with Adjustable Bias • Lead-Free 4 mm 24 Lead PQFN Package • RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible N/C Functional Schematic Features 24 23 22 21 20 19 17 GND Description RFIN 3 16 RFOUT The MAAM-011139 is a driver amplifier assembled in a lead-free 4 mm 24-lead PQFN plastic package that operates from 27.5 - 33.4 GHz. GND 4 15 GND N/C 5 14 N/C N/C 6 13 N/C The amplifier provides 21 dB small signal gain. The input and output are internally matched to 50 ohms with on-chip DC blocking capacitors. The 32 dBm Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3) and 20 dBm output P1dB provide excellent linearity for transmit lineups. Each device is 100% performance compliance. RF tested to ensure Package MAAM-011139-TR0500 500 piece reel MAAM-011139-TR1000 1000 piece reel MAAM-011139-000SMB Sample Board 8 9 10 11 12 Pin Configuration3,4 Pin No. Function Pin No. Function 1 N/C 13 N/C 2 GND 14 N/C 3 RFIN 15 GND 4 GND 16 RFOUT 5 N/C 17 GND 6 N/C 18 N/C 7 N/C 19 N/C 8 N/C 20 VD2 9 N/C 21 VG2 10 N/C 22 VD1 11 N/C 23 VG1 12 N/C 24 N/C Ordering Information1,2 Part Number 7 N/C 2 N/C GND N/C N/C N/C 18 N/C 1 N/C N/C 1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts. 3. MACOM recommends connecting unused package pins to ground. 4. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU. 1 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macomtech.com/content/customersupport MAAM-011139 Driver Amplifier 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V2 Electrical Specifications5: Freq = 27.5 - 33.4 GHz, TA = 25°C, VD1,2 = 4.0 V, ID1 = 100 mA, ID2 = 100 mA Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Gain 27.5 - 29.5 GHz 29.5 - 33.4 GHz dB 19.0 15.5 21.0 17.5 — Input Return Loss — dB — -10 — Output Return Loss — dB — -8 — Output P1dB — dBm — 20 — Output IP3 27.5 - 29.5 GHz 29.5 - 33.4 GHz dBm 28 30 32 32 — 5. Apply gate voltages prior to drain voltages. Adjust VG1 and VG2 between –1.0 and –0.1 V to achieve specified current. Typical current, 200 mA = 100 (ID1) + 100 (ID2) Absolute Maximum Ratings6,7 Parameter Input Power Drain Supply Voltage Operating Temperature Junction Temperature Storage Temperature Absolute Maximum +20 dBm +4.3 Volts -40°C to +85°C +150°C -55°C to +150°C 6. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 7. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. Handling Procedures Please observe the following precautions to avoid damage: Static Sensitivity Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques should be used when handling these Class 1C devices. 2 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macomtech.com/content/customersupport MAAM-011139 Driver Amplifier 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Rev. V2 Typical Performance Curves 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Gain & Linearity vs DC Power at 28 and 32 GHz 40 35 IIP3 (dBm). Gain (dB) & OIP3 (dBm) IIP3 (dBm), Gain (dB) & OIP3 (dBm) AvgIIP3, Gain, OPI3 vs Freq. Pin=-12 dBm, Id1,2=100mA IIP3, T = -40 °C IIP3, T = 25 °C IIP3, T = 85 °C Gain, T = -40 °C Gain, T = 25 °C Gain, T = 85 °C OIP3, T = -40 °C OIP3, T = 25 °C 30 25 20 15 10 5 OIP3, T = 85 °C IIP3, Freq = 28 GHz IIP3, Freq = 32 GHz Gain, Freq = 28 GHz Gain, Freq = 32 GHz OIP3, Freq = 28 GHz OIP3, Freq = 32 GHz 0 27 28 29 30 31 Frequency (GHz) 32 33 34 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 PDC (W) Gain vs. Pin VD1,2=4V, Id1,2=100 mA P1dB vs. Frequency VD1,2=4V, Id1,2=100 mA 30 25 Gain (dB) 20 15 10 Freq = 28 GHz, T = -40 °C Freq = 28 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 28 GHz, T = 85 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = -40 °C 5 Freq = 32 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = 85 °C 0 -14 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 Pin (dBm) 0 2 4 6 8 10 24 26 Gain vs. Pout VD1,2=4V, Id1,2=100 mA Pout vs. Pin VD1,2=4V, Id1,2=100 mA 30 30 25 25 20 20 Gain (dB) Pout (dBm) -12 15 Freq = 28 GHz, T = -40 °C 15 Freq = 28 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 28 GHz, T = 85 °C 10 10 Freq = 32 GHz, T = -40 °C Freq = 28 GHz, T = -40 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 28 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = 85 °C 5 Freq = 28 GHz, T = 85 °C 5 Freq = 32 GHz, T = -40 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = 25 °C Freq = 32 GHz, T = 85 °C 0 0 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 Pin (dBm) 0 2 4 6 8 10 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 Pin (dBm) 16 18 20 22 3 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macomtech.com/content/customersupport MAAM-011139 Driver Amplifier 27.5 - 33.4 GHz Lead-Free 4 mm 24-Lead PQFN† † Reference Application Note S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 1 requirements. Plating is 100% matte tin over copper. 4 M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: https://www.macomtech.com/content/customersupport Rev. V2