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27–31 GHz GaAs MMIC
Driver Amplifier
Features
■Single Bias Supply Operation (6 V)
■19 dB Typical Small Signal Gain
■16 dBm Typical P1 dB Output Power
at 28 GHz
■0.25 µm Ti/Pd/Au Gates
■100% On-Wafer RF and DC Testing
■100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
MT 2010
Chip Outline
AA028P3-00
Description
Skyworks’ three-stage reactively-matched 27–31 GHz
GaAs MMIC driver amplifier has typical small signal gain
of 19 dB with a typical P1 dB of 16 dBm at 28 GHz. The
chip uses Skyworks’ proven 0.25 µm MESFET
technology, and is based upon MBE layers and electron
beam lithography for the highest uniformity and
repeatability. The FETs employ surface passivation to
ensure a rugged, reliable part with through-substrate via
holes and gold-based backside metallization to facilitate
a conductive epoxy die attach process. All chips are
screened for gain, output power and S-parameters prior
to shipment for guaranteed performance. Designed for
27–31 GHz LMDS and digital radio bands.
Parameter Condition Symbol Min. Typ.3Max. Unit
Drain Current IDS 145 200 mA
Small Signal Gain F = 27–31 GHz G 17 19 dB
Input Return Loss F = 27–31 GHz RLI-10 -6 dB
Output Return Loss F = 27–31 GHz RLO-10 -6 dB
Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression F = 28 GHz P1 dB 14 16 dBm
Saturated Output Power F = 28 GHz PSAT 15 18 dBm
Two-Tone Output Third-Order Intercept1F = 28 GHz OIP3 24 dBm
Thermal Resistance2ΘJC 101 °C/W
Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VDS = 6 V)
0.000
0.000
0.763
1.525
3.050
0.380
1.243
2.106
1.415
Dimensions indicated in mm.
All DC (V) pads are 0.1 x 0.1 mm and RF In, Out pads are 0.07 mm wide.
Chip thickness = 0.1 mm.
Characteristic Value
Operating Temperature (TC) -55°C to +90°C
Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +150°C
Bias Voltage (VD)7 V
DC
Power In (PIN) 16 dBm
Junction Temperature (TJ) 175°C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1. Not measured on a 100% basis.
2. Calculated value based on measurement of discrete FET.
3. Typical represents the median parameter value across the specified
frequency range for the median chip.
27–31 GHz GaAs MMIC Driver Amplifier AA028P3-00
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-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
26 28 30 32
S11
S12
S21
S22
Frequency (GHz)
(dB)
Typical Small Signal Performance
S-Parameters (VDS = 6 V)
Two-Tone Output Third-Order
Intercept @ 28 GHz
VDS (V)
OIP3 (dBm)
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0
Two-Tone Output Third-Order
Intercept @ VDS = 6 V
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
22
23
24
25
26
27
27 28 29 30 31
Output Power and Relative Third-Order
Intermodulation Products
F = 28 GHz, VDS = 6 V
PIN (dBm)
POUT (dBm)
IM3 (dBc)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
-19 -18 -17 -16 -15 -14 -13
-56
-54
-52
-50
-48
-46
-44
-42
-40
-38
-36
IM3
POUT
Typical Performance Data
27–31 GHz GaAs MMIC Driver Amplifier AA028P3-00
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6 V
RF IN RF OUT
.01 µF 50 pF
Bias Arrangement
Detail A
RF IN RF OUT
VDS
SEE
DETAIL A
Circuit Schematic
For biasing on, adjust VDS from zero to the desired value
(6 V recommended). For biasing off, reverse the biasing on procedure.
