Amplifier, Power, 1.2W
8.5-12.5 GHz
Features
♦
1.2 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
♦
Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation
♦
MSAG™ Process
MAAPGM0051-DIE
903242 —
Preliminary Information
Description
The
MAAPGM0051-DIE
is a 2-stage 1.2 W power amplifier with on-
chip bias networks. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on
both the input and output. It can be used as a power amplifier stage
or as a driver stage in high power applications.
Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and
highly reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™)
Process, each device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure
performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufac-
turing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors,
multiple implant capability enabling power, low-noise, switch and
digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch protection for
ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of
refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal for-
mulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic
packaging.
Primary Applications
♦
Point-to-Point Radio
♦
Weather Radar
♦
Airborne Radar
Electrical Characteristics: T
B
= 40°C
1
, Z
0
= 50
Ω,
V
DD
= 10V, V
GG
= -2V, P
in
= 18 dBm
Parameter
Bandwidth
Output Power
Power Added Efficiency
1-dB Compression Point
Small Signal Gain
VSWR
Gate Current
Drain Current
Output Third Order Intercept
3
rd
Order Intermodulation Distortion
Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm
5
th
Order Intermodulation Distortion
Single Carrier Level = 21 dBm
Noise Figure
2
nd
Harmonic
3
rd
Harmonic
1
1. T
B
= MMIC Base Temperature
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
Symbol
f
P
OUT
PAE
P1dB
G
VSWR
I
GG
I
DD
OTOI
IM3
IM5
NF
2f
3f
Typical
8.5-12.5
31
35
30
15
2:1
<4
<400
37
32
56
9
-17
-28
Units
GHz
dBm
%
dBm
dB
mA
mA
dBm
dBc
dBc
dB
dBc
dBc
•
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•
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Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
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Amplifier, Power, 1.2W
8.5-12.5 GHz
Maximum Operating Conditions
1
Parameter
Input Power
Drain Supply Voltage
Gate Supply Voltage
Quiescent Drain Current (No RF)
Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF)
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Symbol
P
IN
V
DD
V
GG
I
DQ
P
DISS
T
J
T
STG
Absolute Maximum
23.0
+12.0
-3.0
380
2.5
180
-55 to +150
MAAPGM0051-DIE
903242 —
Preliminary Information
Units
dBm
V
V
mA
W
°C
°C
2. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability. Operation at other than typical values may result in
performance outside the guaranteed limits.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Characteristic
Drain Voltage
Gate Voltage
Input Power
Junction Temperature
Thermal Resistance
MMIC Base Temperature
Symbol
V
DD
V
GG
P
IN
T
J
Θ
JC
T
B
32.1
Note 3
Min
4.0
-2.3
Typ
10.0
-2.0
28.0
Max
10.0
-1.5
21.0
150
Unit
V
V
dBm
°C
°C/W
°C
3. Maximum MMIC Base Temperature = 150°C —
Θ
JC
* V
DD
* I
DQ
Operating Instructions
This device is static sensitive. Please handle with
care. To operate the device, follow these steps.
1. Apply V
GG
= -2 V, V
DD
= 0 V.
2. Ramp V
DD
to desired voltage, typically 10.0 V.
3. Adjust V
GG
to set I
DQ
, (approximately @ –2 V).
4. Set RF input.
5.
Power down sequence in reverse. Turn V
GG
off
last.
2
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
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Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Amplifier, Power, 1.2W
8.5-12.5 GHz
MAAPGM0051-DIE
903242 —
Preliminary Information
50
POUT
PAE
40
50
50
POUT
PAE
40
50
40
40
30
30
30
30
20
20
20
20
10
10
10
10
0
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
0
13.5
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at V
DD
= 10V
and Pin = 18 dBm.
Drain Voltage (V)
Figure 2. Saturated Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Drain Voltage at f
o
= 10 GHz.
50
VDD = 4
VDD = 8
40
VDD = 6
VDD = 10
24
6
GAIN
VSWR
20
5
16
30
Gain (dB)
12
4
VSWR
3
8
2
1
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
20
10
4
0
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10.0
10.5
11.0
11.5
12.0
12.5
13.0
13.5
0
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 3. 1dB Compression Point vs. Drain Voltage
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 4. Small Signal Gain and VSWR vs. Frequency at V
DD
= 10V.
3
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Amplifier, Power, 1.2W
8.5-12.5 GHz
Mechanical Information
Chip Size: 2.480 x 2.980 x 0.075 mm
(
98 x 117 x 3 mils)
MAAPGM0051-DIE
903242 —
Preliminary Information
0.127 mm.
2.303 mm.
2.480 mm.
0.316 mm.
2.980 mm.
2.828 mm.
V
GG
2.828 mm.
V
DD
1.490 mm.
OUT
1.490 mm.
IN
GND:G
GND:G
0.152 mm.
0
0
0.160 mm.
Chip edge to bond pad dimensions are shown to the center of the bond pad.
V
GG
V
DD
0.316 mm.
2.303 mm.
2.353 mm.
Figure 5. Die Layout
Bond Pad Dimensions
Pad
RF In and Out
DC Drain Supply Voltage VDD
DC Gate Supply Voltage VGG
Size (μm)
100 x 200
200 x 150
150 x 150
Size (mils)
4x8
8x6
6x6
4
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
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Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Amplifier, Power, 1.2W
8.5-12.5 GHz
Assembly and Bonding Diagram
MAAPGM0051-DIE
903242 —
Preliminary Information
100 pF
100 pF
V
V
DD
GG
RF
IN
OUT
IN
RF
OUT
100 pF
V
GG
100 pF
V
DD
V
GG
0.1
μF
0.1
μF
V
DD
Figure 6. Recommended bonding diagram
for pedestal mount.
Support circuitry typical of MMIC characterization fixture for CW test-
Assembly Instructions:
Die attach:
Use AuSn (80/20) 1 mil preform solder. Limit time @ 300 °C to less than 5 minutes.
Wirebonding:
Bond @ 160 °C using standard ball or thermal compression wedge bond techniques.
For DC pad connections, use either ball or wedge bonds. For best RF performance, use wedge
bonds of shortest length, although ball bonds are also acceptable.
Biasing Note: Must apply negative bias to V
GG
before applying positive bias to V
DD
to prevent
damage to amplifier.
5
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.