XP1080-QU-0N00 - M/A-COM Technology Solutions, Inc.

37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

Linear Power Amplifier

On-Chip Power Detector

Output Power Adjust

25.0 dB Small Signal Gain

+27.0 dBm P1dB Compression Point

+38.0 dBm OIP3

Features

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Electrical Characteristics for 37 - 40 GHz

(Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)

Parameter

Frequency Range (f)

Input Return Loss (S11)

Output Return Loss (S22)

Small Signal Gain (S21)

Gain Flatness ( S21)

Reverse Isolation (S12)

Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)

Output IMD3 with Pout (scl) = 14 dBm

Output IP3

Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)

Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)

Supply Current (Id1) (Vd=4.0V, Vg=-0.3V)

Units

GHz

dBm

dBc

dBm

VDC

Min.

37.0

10.0

4.0

21.0

43.0

35.5

-1.0

Typ.

14.0

8.0

25.0

+/-1.0

27.0

48.0

+38.0

4.0

-0.3

1000

Max.

40.0

30.0

4.0

-0.1

1200

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept

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P1080-QU

Mimix Broadband’s four stage 37.0-40.0 GHz

packaged GaAs MMIC power amplifier has a small

signal gain of 25.0 dB with a +38.0 dBm Output

Third Order Intercept. The amplifier contains an

integrated, temperature compensated, on-chip

power detector. This MMIC uses Mimix

Broadband’s GaAs pHEMT device model

technology, and is based upon electron beam

lithography to ensure high repeatability and

uniformity. The device comes in a RoHS compliant

7x7mm QFN Surface Mount Package offering

excellent RF and thermal properties. This device

has been designed for use in 38 GHz

Point-to-Point Microwave Radio applications.

General Description Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2

(1) Channel temperature directly affects a device's MTTF. Channel temperature should

be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime.

(2) For saturated performance it recommended that the sum of (2*Vdd + abs(Vgg)) <9V

Supply Voltage (Vd)

Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)

Input Power (Pin)

Abs. Max. Junction/Channel Temp

Max. Operating Junction/Channel Temp

Continuous Power Dissipation (Pdiss) at 85 ºC

Thermal Resistance (Tchannel=150 ºC)

Operating Temperature (Ta)

Storage Temperature (Tstg)

Mounting Temperature

ESD Min. - Machine Model (MM)

ESD Min. - Human Body Model (HBM)

MSL Level

+4.3V

-1.5V < Vg < 0V

15 dBm

See MTTF Graph 1

175 ºC

7.0 W

12 ºC/W

-40 to +85 ºC

-65 to +150 ºC

See solder reflow profile

Class A

Class 1A

MSL3

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Power Amplifier Measurements

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37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

XP1080-QU-0N00; Output IP3 vs Freq

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

OIP3 (dBm)

XP1080-QU-0N00; C/I3 vs Freq

Pscl=14dBm, Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

C/I3 (dBc)

XP1080-QU-0N00: Small signal Gain (S21)

Vd=4.0V, Id=1000mA

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

|S21| (dB)

XP1080-QU-0N00: Input Return Loss (S11)

Vd=4.0V, Id=1000mA

-30

-28

-26

-24

-22

-20

-18

-16

-14

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

|S11| (dB)

XP1080-QU-0N00: Output Return Loss (S22)

Vd=4.0V, Id=1000mA

-30

-28

-26

-24

-22

-20

-18

-16

-14

-12

-10

-8

-6

-4

-2

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

|S22| (dB)

XP1080-QU-0N00: Reverse Isolation (S12)

Vd=4.0V, Id=1000mA

-70

-65

-60

-55

-50

-45

-40

-35

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

|S12| (dB)

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept

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Power Amplifier Measurements (cont.)

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37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

XP1080-QU: P1dB vs Freq

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

25.5

26.5

27.5

28.5

29.5

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

XP1080-QU: Psat vs Freq

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

25.5

26.5

27.5

28.5

29.5

37 37.5 38 38.5 39 39.5 40

Frequency (GHz)

XP1080-QU: Detector Output (Diff) vs Freq

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA, Vdet/ref Bias = +5V/100k

100

1000

10000

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Pout (dBm)

37GHz

38.25GHz

39.5GHz

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept

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Functional Block Diagram/Board Layout

Physical Dimensions/Layout

Bypass Capacitors - See App Note [2]

37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

Number

Name Pin Function Nominal Value

1 RF IN RF Input 0

2 VG1 Gate bias, Stage 1 -0.3 V, 700k .

3 VG2 Gate bias, Stage 2 -0.3 V, 700k .

4 VG3 Gate bias, Stage 3 -0.3 V, 600k .

detcennoC toNCN6,5

7 Vref Detector reference

output

+5.0 V thru

100k (2.5M )

8 Vdet Detector output +5.0 V thru

100k (2.5M )

9RF

OUT RF Output >1M

10 VD3 Drain bias for stage 3 +4.0 V, 533mA,

0.9

11 VD2 Drain bias for stage 2 +4.0 V, 267mA,

1.1

12 VD1 Drain bias for stage 1 +4.0 V, 200mA,

1.6

detcennoC toNCN41,31

detcennoC toNCDP51

detcennoC toNADP61

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

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1 9

RF IN

VD3VD2VD1

RF OUT

VG1 VG2 VG3 VdetVref

PDA PDC NC NC

NC NC

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App Note [1] Biasing - It is recommended to bias the amplifier with Vd=4.0V and Id=1000mA. It is also recommended to use active biasing

to keep the currents constant as the RF power and temperature vary; this gives the most reproducible results. Depending on the supply

voltage available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuit may be a single transistor or a low power operational amplifier, with a

low value resistor in series with the drain supply used to sense the current. The gate of the pHEMT is controlled to maintain correct drain

current and thus drain voltage. The typical gate voltage needed to do this is -0.3V. Typically the gate is protected with Silicon diodes to limit

the applied voltage. Also, make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative gate bias is available before applying the positive

drain supply.

App Note [2] Bias Arrangement -

Each DC pin (Vd1,2,3 and Vg1,2,3) needs to have DC bypass capacitance (10 nF/1 uF) as close to the package as possible.

App Note [3] Power Detector - As shown in the schematic below, the power detector is implemented by providing +5V bias and measuring

the difference in output voltage with standard op-amp in a differential mode configuration.

MTTF

Typical Application

37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

XP1080-QK-0N00: MTTF hours vs Package Base Temperature

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

1.0E+03

1.0E+04

1.0E+05

1.0E+06

1.0E+07

1.0E+08

1.0E+09

1.0E+10

1.0E+11

1.0E+12

1.0E+13

1.0E+14

20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Package Base Temp (ºC)

MTTF (hours)

XP1080-QK-0N00: Tch(max) vs Package Base Temperature

Vd=4V, Id=1000mA

100

125

150

175

200

20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130

Package Base Temp (ºC)

Tch max (ºC)

XP1080-QK-0N00: Operating Power De-rating Curve

(continuous)

25 50 75 100 125 150 175

Package Base Temp (ºC)

Pdiss (W)

XB1014-QT XP1080-QU

TX Filter

(if required)

DET

XU1019-QH

DRIVER PA + DET

DIPLEXER

IF IN

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept

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Handling and Assembly Information

Ordering Information

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.

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.

Part Number for Ordering Description

XP1080-QU-0N00 Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in bulk quantity

XP1080-QU-0N0T Ni/Au plated RoHS compliant 7x7 28L surface mount package in tape and reel

XP1080-QU-EV1 XP1080-QU evaluation board

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

Caution: ESD Sensitive

Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging

and testing devices must be observed.

Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device.

37.0-40.0 GHz GaAs Power Amplifier

QFN, 7x7mm

Factory Automation and Identification

Mimix

Designator

-QU

Package

Type

QFN (7x7mm)

P1 Component

Pitch

12mm

P0 Hole

Pitch

4mm

W Tape

Width

16mm

Number of

leads offered

Reel

Diameter

329mm (13in)

Units

per Reel

1000

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 -0N0T suffix. Package is available in 500 unit reels through designated sales channels.

Minimum order quantities should be discussed with your local sales representative.

Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

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.

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