27-31 GHz GaAs MMIC Driver Amplifier AA028P3-00 0.380 Single Bias Supply Operation (6 V) 19 dB Typical Small Signal Gain 16 dBm Typical P1 dB Output Power at 28 GHz 0.25 m Ti/Pd/Au Gates 2.106 Chip Outline 1.243 Features 1.525 1.415 0.763 100% On-Wafer RF and DC Testing 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 m 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. 3.050 0.000 0.000 100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883 MT 2010 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. Absolute Maximum Ratings Characteristic Value Operating Temperature (TC) -55C to +90C Storage Temperature (TST) -65C to +150C Bias Voltage (VD) 7 VDC Power In (PIN) 16 dBm Junction Temperature (TJ) 175C Electrical Specifications at 25C (VDS = 6 V) Parameter Condition Drain Current Symbol Min. IDS 17 Typ.3 Max. Unit 145 200 mA Small Signal Gain F = 27-31 GHz G 19 Input Return Loss F = 27-31 GHz RLI -10 -6 dB 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 Intercept1 F = 28 GHz OIP3 24 dBm JC 101 C/W Thermal Resistance2 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. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. [978] 241-7000 * Fax [978] 241-7906 * Email sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/02A 1 27-31 GHz GaAs MMIC Driver Amplifier AA028P3-00 Typical Performance Data 30 26 20 25 S21 (dB) 0 24 OIP3 (dBm) 10 S11 -10 S22 -20 -30 22 21 20 S12 -40 19 -50 26 28 30 18 4.0 32 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Frequency (GHz) VDS (V) Typical Small Signal Performance S-Parameters (VDS = 6 V) Two-Tone Output Third-Order Intercept @ 28 GHz 27 26 5 -36 4 -38 POUT (dBm) 3 25 24 23 -40 POUT 2 -42 1 -44 0 -46 -1 -48 -2 -50 IM3 -3 -52 -4 22 27 2 -54 -5 28 29 30 31 -56 -19 -18 -17 -16 -15 -14 -13 Frequency (GHz) PIN (dBm) Two-Tone Output Third-Order Intercept @ VDS = 6 V Output Power and Relative Third-Order Intermodulation Products F = 28 GHz, VDS = 6 V Skyworks Solutions, Inc. [978] 241-7000 * Fax [978] 241-7906 * Email sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/02A IM3 (dBc) OIP3 (dBm) 23 27-31 GHz GaAs MMIC Driver Amplifier AA028P3-00 Bias Arrangement 6V RF IN .01 F Circuit Schematic 50 pF RF OUT Detail A VDS For biasing on, adjust VDS from zero to the desired value (6 V recommended). For biasing off, reverse the biasing on procedure. RF IN SEE DETAIL A Skyworks Solutions, Inc. [978] 241-7000 * Fax [978] 241-7906 * Email sales@skyworksinc.com * www.skyworksinc.com Specifications subject to change without notice. 11/02A RF OUT 3