11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
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CMM1118-QT
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
20 dB Gain
14 dBm P1dB
3x3 QFN Package
Single Power Supply
5-7 V, 110 mA Self Bias
On-Chip ESD Protection
Features
Electrical Characteristics (T=25ºC)
Circuit Description
Mimix Broadband’s 3 stage 11.0 to 20.0 GHz driver
amplifier is packaged in surface mount 3x3 QFN
package. The device is a self-biased, single supply
design with 20 dB gain and 14 dBm P1dB. This MMIC
uses Mimix Broadband’s optical pHEMT process.
Supply Voltage
RF Input Power
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature
+8 V
+10 dBm
-55 ºC to +125 ºC
175 ºC
-40 ºC to +85ºC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Delta
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Input Return Loss
Current
Supply Voltage
Parameter
Typical Parameters (5V)
Frequency
Gain
IP Return Loss
Op Return Loss
P1dB
OIP3
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Parameter Units
11
21
-20
-11
11
22
14
20
-12
-15
12
22
17
18
-8
-6
14
22
20
20
-5
-12
16
20
Typical
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
V
Min.
11
17
10
Typ.
20
3
14
22
-8
5
Max.
20
130
7
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Driver Amplifier Measurements
11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
CMM1118-QT
CMM1118-QT: Gain Vs Voltage
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Gain (dB)
5V
6V
7V
CMM1118-QT: OIP3 Vs Voltage
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
5V
6V
7V
CMM1118-QT: Psat Vs Voltage
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
5V
6V
7V
CMM1118-QT: P1dB Vs Voltage
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
5V
6V
7V
CMM1118-QT: Psat Vs Temp, Vdd = 5V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
25C
-40C
80
CMM1118-QT: P1dB Vs Temp, Vdd = 5V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
25C
-40C
80
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
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Driver Amplifier Measurements
11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
CMM1118-QT
CMM1118-QT: Gain Vs Temp
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
dB
80C
25C
-40C
CMM118-QT: Input Return Loss Vs Temp
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
dB
80C
25C
-40C
CMM1118-QT: Output Return Loss Vs Temp
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
dB
80C
25C
-40C
CMM1118-QT: Isolation Vs Temp
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
dB
80C
25C
-40C
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
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11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
Evaluation Board Layout
Pin Assignment and Description
CMM1118-QT
RF IN RF OUT
Vdd
Pin # Function Description
Pin 1 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 2 RF INPUT DC coupled. If voltage is present at the input line then a DC blocking capacitor is required
Pin 3 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 4 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 5 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 6 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 7 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 8 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 9 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 10 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 11 RF OUTPUT DC coupled. If voltage is present at the input line then a DC blocking capacitor is required
Pin 12 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 13 Vdd Positive voltage supply. External bypass capacitors are required
Pin 14 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 15 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Pin 16 NC No connection pin. It is recommended to RF ground this pin
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
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11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
Package Outline and Assembly
CMM1118-QT
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
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11.0-20.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
Handling and Assembly Information
CMM1118-QT
Ordering Information
Part Number for Ordering Description
CMM1118-QT-0G00
CMM1118-QT-0G0T
Matte Tin finished RoHS compliant 3x3 QFN in bulk quantity
Matte Tin finished RoHS compliant 3x3 QFN in tape and reel
PB-CMM1118-0000 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.
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.
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.
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
Factory Automation and Identification
Mimix
Designator
-QT
Package
Type
QFN (3x3mm)
P1 Component
Pitch
8mm
P0 Hole
Pitch
4mm
W Tape
Width
12mm
Number of
leads offered
16
Reel
Diameter
329mm (13in)
Units
per Reel
2000
Component Orientation: Parts are to be oriented with the PIN 1 closest to the tape's round sprocket holes on the tape’s trailing edge.
Note: Tape and Reel packaging is ordered with a -000T suffix. Package is available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels.
Minimum order quantities should be discussed with your local sales representative.
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, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2010 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.
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
