7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
+17 dBm Output Power
-30 dBc Fundamental Leakage
SMD, 3x3 mm QFN Package
RoHS Compliant
100% RF, DC and Output Power Testing
Features
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Input Frequency Range (fin)
Output Frequency Range (fout)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
RF Input Power (RF Pin)
Fundamental Leakage (fin)
Third Harmonic Leakage (3xfin)
Fourth Harmonic Leakage (4xfin)
Bias Voltage (Vcc)
Supply Current
Units
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBc
dBc
dBc
VDC
mA
Min.
7.5
15.0
-
-
-
0.0
-
-
-
-
-
Typ.
-
-
-15
-7
+17
-
-
-
-
+5.0
125
Max.
22.5
45.0
-
-
-
+10.0
-30
TBD
TBD
+5.5
140
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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. ©2006 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
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Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg2)
Supply Current (Id1,2) (Vd=5.0V, Vg1=-0.6V, Vg2=0.0V Typical)
Source Voltage (Vss)
Source Current (Iss)
VDC
VDC
VDC
mA
VDC
mA
-
-1.2
-1.2
-
-5.5
25
+5.0
-0.6
0.0
220
-5.0
50
+5.5
+0.1
+0.1
250
-2.0
60
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Voltage (Vss)
Supply Current (Id)
Supply Current (Iss)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (RF Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+6.0 VDC
-6.0 VDC
300 mA
60 mA
+0.3 VDC
+12.0 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
-55 to MTTF Table
MTTF Table1
(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
1
Mimix Broadband's 7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz SMD active
doubler delivers + 17 dBm of output power. The
device combines an active doubler with an output
buffer amplifier that delivers constant power over a
range of input powers. The device has excellent
rejection of the fundamental and harmonic products
and requires a single positive bias supply. This device
uses Mimix Broadband's 0.15 GaAs pHEMT device
model technology to ensure high reliability and
uniformity. The device comes in a low-cost 3x3mm
QFN Surface Mount Plastic Package offering excellent
RF and thermal properties and is RoHS compliant. This
device is well suited for Point-to-Point Radio,
Microwave, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT applications.
General Description
Doubler Measurements
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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. ©2006 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.
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
Pout for P in = 0 to 10dBm
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25
Fin (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
Pout ( F inx1), P in=2dBm
Pout ( F inx1), P in=4dBm
Pout ( F inx1), P in=6dBm
Pout ( F inx1), P in=8dBm
Pout ( F inx1), P in=10dBm
Pout ( F inx2), P in=2dBm
Pout ( F inx2), P in=4dBm
Pout ( F inx2), P in=6dBm
Pout ( F inx2), P in=8dBm
Pout ( F inx2), P in=10dBm
2xFin
Fi n
1
Power Sweep for Fin = 10G Hz
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
-15 -10 -5 0 5 10 15
Pin (dB m)
Pou t (dBm)
Pout (F inx1), F in=10 GHz
Pout (F inx2), F in=10 GHz
1
1. Measured results taken at room temperature in 40 GHz connectorized test fixture with no de-embedding.
X1000-QT
April 2006 - Rev 28-Apr-06
Doubler Measurements (cont.)
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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. ©2006 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.
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
X1000-QT
April 2006 - Rev 28-Apr-06
* Measured on-wafer with die version of doubler.
* Measured on-wafer with die version of doubler.
Harmonic Products, Pin = +5 dBm (Fin = 6 - 20 GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
5 1015202530354045
Fout (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
Fund. (5dBm)
2xFin (5dBm)
3xFin (5dBm)
4xFin (5dBm)
5xFin (5dBm)
6xFin (5dBm)
7xFin (5dBm)
Fund
2nd (RF out)
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Harmonic Products, Pin = +0 dBm (Fin = 6 - 20 GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
5 1015202530354045
Fout (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
Fund. (0dBm)
2xFin (0dBm)
3xFin (0dBm)
4xFin (0dBm)
5xFin (0dBm)
6xFin (0dBm)
7xFin (0dBm)
Fund
2nd (RF out)
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
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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. ©2006 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.
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
(Note: Engineering designator is 40DBL0458QT)
X1000-QT
Package Dimensions
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Top View
Bottom View
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Pin
3
5
6
7
10
13
15
Description
RF In
Vg1
Vss
Vg2
RF Out
Vd2
Vd1
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. ©2006 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.
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
App Note [1] Biasing - It is recommended to separately bias each doubler stage with Vd(1,2)=5.0V with Id1=80mA and Id2=140mA
and Vss=-5.0V with Iss=50mA. XX1000-QT provides good performance at reduced bias with Vss=-2.0V and Iss=25mA. Maximum
output power is achieved with Vss=-5.0V and Iss=50mA. Separate biasing is recommended if the doubler is to be used at high levels
of saturation, where gate rectification will alter the effective gate control voltage. 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 voltages needed to do this are Vg1=-0.6V and Vg2=0.0V.
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.
MTTF Tables (TBD)
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry.
Backplate
Temperature
55 deg Celsius
75 deg Celsius
95 deg Celsius
Channel
Temperature
deg Celsius
deg Celsius
deg Celsius
FITs
E+
E+
E+
MTTF Hours
E+
E+
E+
Rth
C/W
C/W
C/W
Bias Conditions: Vd1=Vd2=4.0V, Id1=40 mA, Id2=140 mA, Vss=-5.0V, Iss=50mA
X1000-QT
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Functional Schematic
Top View
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PCB Layout
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. ©2006 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.
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
X1000-QT
April 2006 - Rev 28-Apr-06
Application Circuit
RF In RF Out
Vd1 Vd2
Vg1 Vss Vg2
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Handling and Assembly 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. The package is a low-cost plastic package. 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% matt 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
XX1000-QT-0G00 Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant QFN 3x3 16L surface mount package in bulk quantity
XX1000-QT-0G0T Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant QFN 3x3 16L surface mount package in tape and reel
XX1000-QT-EV1 XX1000-QT Evaluation Board
We also offer this part with SnPb (Tin-Lead) or NiPdAu plating. Please contact your regional sales manager for more information
regarding different plating types.
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. ©2006 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.
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
7.5-22.5/15.0-45.0 GHz Active Doubler
QFN, 3x3 mm
X1000-QT
April 2006 - Rev 28-Apr-06