MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Features Low Insertion Loss and Noise Figure High Peak and Average Operating Power Various P1dB Compression Powers Low Flat Leakage Power Proven Reliable, Silicon Nitride Passivation RoHS Compliant Chip Outline A Square Anode Description M/A-COM Technology Solutions manufactures a series of silicon PIN limiter diodes with small and medium I-region lengths which are specifically designed for high signal applications. The devices are designed to provide low insertion loss, at zero bias, as well as low flat leakage power with fast signal response/recovery times. Parts are available as discrete die or assembled into a variety of surface mount or ceramic pill packages. See the Table 1 Available Case Style table on page 6 for the specific ceramic package styles and their availability for individual part numbers. B* Applications The MA4L Series of PIN limiter diodes are designed for use in passive limiter control circuits to protect sensitive receiver components such as low noise amplifiers (LNA), detectors, and mixers covering the 10 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range. Absolute Maximum Ratings1 TAMB = 25C (Unless otherwise specified) Parameter Absolute Maximum Forward Current 100mA Operating Temperature -55C to +125C Storage Temperature -55C to +150C Junction Temperature +175C Full Area Cathode ODS 134 Dimension mils mm A 15 2 .381 .51 B 7 1* .178 .025 *Note: The MADL-000301-01340W, MADL-000301-13870G, MA4L401-134 and MADL-000401-13870G, "B" dimension, is 10 1 mils RF Peak & C.W. Incident Power Per Performance Table Mounting Temperature +320C for 10 sec. Note: 1. Exceeding any of the above ratings may cause permanent damage. 1 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Un-Packaged Die Electrical Specifications at TAMB = 25C Nominal Characteristics Part Number Carrier Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum I-Region Contact Thermal Lifetime Thickness Diameter Resistance Reverse Reverse Cj0V Cj0V RS 10mA IFOR =10mA Voltage Voltage @10 A @ 10 A @ 1 MHz @ 1 MHz @ 500 MHz IREV = -6mA m mils C/W1 nS1 VR VR Ohms1 pF pF MA4L011-134 15 35 0.08 0.18 2.10 10 2 1.2 175 MA4L021-134 20 35 0.10 0.20 2.10 10 2 1.2 175 MA4L022-134 20 35 0.09 0.19 2.00 10 2 1.2 175 MA4L031-134 30 50 0.14 0.21 2.00 20 3 1.4 150 MA4L032-134 30 50 0.13 0.20 2.50 15 3 1.5 150 MA4L062-134 60 75 0.07 0.15 2.50 70 4 1.5 150 MA4L101-134 100 0.15 2.00 90 13 3.5 30 MADL-000301-01340W 200 0.20 1.50 200 20 3.0 30 MA4L401-134 250 0.30 1.20 800 25 4.5 25 Note: 1. Test performed with the chip mounted in an ODS-30 package. * Nominal High Signal Performance at TAMB = 25C Incident Peak Power for 1dB Limiting @ 9.4GHz Incident Peak Power for 10dB Limiting @ 9.4GHz dBm dBm dBm nS Watts Watts MA4L011-134 7 30 40 10 80 2 MA4L021-134 8 31 41 15 90 3 MA4L022-134 8 31 41 15 90 3 MA4L031-134 10 33 43 25 125 4 MA4L032-134 11 34 44 25 125 4 MA4L062-134 15 38 50 75 200 5 MA4L101-134 20 45 53 100 250 6 MADL-000301-01340W 23 46 59 50 500 7 MA4L401-134 30 52 60 250 1000 10 Part Number Incident Peak Power for Recovery Time 15dB Limiting (3 dB) Maximum Incident @ @ Maximum CW 9.4GHz 50W Peak Power Peak Power Input Power *See page 3 for high signal performance parameter notes. 2 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Typical High Signal Peak Power Performance in a Single Shunt 50 Circuit Typical Peak Power Performance for Single Shunt Limiter Diode in 50 Ohm System Frequency = 9.4GHz, Pulse Width = 1S, Duty Cycle = .001% at 9.4 GHz, 1uS Pulse Width, 0.001 Duty 45 MA4L011-134, MA4L021-134, MA4L022-134 40 MA4L031-134, MA4L032-134 MA4L062-134 35 MA4L101-134 Pout ( dBm ) 30 MA4L401-132 25 20 15 10 0 dB Loss Line 5 10 dB Loss Line 20 dB Loss Line 30 dB Loss Line 0 0 *Refer to Note 3 10 20 30 40 50 Pin ( dBm ) High Signal Performance: Measured in a single shunt diode (die) configuration attached directly to the gold plated RF ground of a 50, SMA connectorized, test fixture using 2 mil thick conductive silver epoxy . Chip anode contact is thermo-compression wire bonded using a 1 mil. diameter gold wire onto a 7.2 mil thick Rogers 5880 Duroid microstrip trace. A shunt coil provides the D.C. return. Test frequency = 9.4 GHz, RF pulse width = 1.0 S, 0.001% duty cycle. 3 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Application Circuits Typical +60dBm Peak Power, 1S P.W., 0.001% Duty Cycle, +20dBm Flat Leakage Limiter Circuit Transmission Line: 90 @ Fo Transmission Line: 90 @ Fo RF Input RF Output MA4L401-134 MA4L032-134 MA4L101-134 Coil: D.C. Return Typical +50dBm Peak Power, 1S P.W., 0.001% Duty Cycle, +20dBm Flat Leakage Limiter Circuit Transmission Line: 90 @ Fo RF Input RF Output MA4L032-134 MA4L022-134 Coil: D.C. Return 4 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Notes for Specification and Nominal High Signal Performance Tables: 1) Maximum Series Resistance: RS, is measured at 500 MHz in the ODS-30 package and is equivalent to the total diode resistance: RS = Rj (Chip Junction Resistance) + RO (Package Ohmic Resistance) 2) Nominal C.W. Thermal Resistance: TH is measured in a ceramic pill package, ODS-30, mounted to a metal (infinite) heatsink. Chip only thermal resistance values are approximately 2C/W less than the ODS-30 listed package values in the specifications table. 3) Maximum High Signal Performance: Measured with a single shunt diode (die) attached directly to the gold plated RF housing ground with 2 mil thick conductive silver epoxy in a 50, SMA, connectorized test fixture. Chip anode contact is thermo-compression wire bonded using a 1 mil. diameter gold wire onto a 7.2 mil thick Rogers 5880 Duroid microstrip trace. A shunt coil provides the D.C. return. Test frequency = 9.4 GHz, RF pulse width = 1.0 S, Duty Cycle = 0.001%. 4) Maximum C.W. Incident Power: Measured in a 50, SMA, connectorized housing @ 4GHz utilizing a TWT amplifier and the same single diode assembly configuration as stated in Note 3 above. Die Handling and Mounting Information Handling: All semiconductor chips should be handled with care in order to avoid damage or contamination from perspiration, salts, and skin oils. For individual die, the use of plastic tipped tweezers or vacuum pick up tools is strongly recommended. Bulk handling should ensure that abrasion and mechanical shock are minimized. Die Attach: The die have Ti-Pt-Au back and anode metal, with a final gold thickness of 1.0m. Die can be mounted with a gold-tin, eutectic solder perform or conductive silver epoxy. The metal RF and D.C. ground plane mounting surface must be free of contamination and should have a surface flatness or < 0.002". * Eutectic Die Attachment Using Hot Gas Die Bonder: An 80/20, gold / tin eutectic solder perform is recommended with a work surface temperature of 255C and a tool tip temperature of 220C. When the hot gas is applied, the temperature at the tool tip should be approximately 290C. The chip should not be exposed to a temperatures in excess of 320C for more than 10 seconds. * Eutectic Die Attachment Using Reflow Oven: Refer to Application Note M538, "Surface Mounting Instructions". * Epoxy Die Attachment: A thin, controlled amount of electrically conductive silver epoxy should be applied, approximately 1-2 mils thick to minimize ohmic and thermal resistances. A small epoxy fillet should be visible around the outer perimeter of the chip after placement to ensure full area coverage. Cure the conductive silver epoxy per the manufacturer's schedule, typically 150C for 1 hour. Wire Bonding: The chip's anode metallization stack is comprised of Ti/Pt/Au with a final gold thickness of 1.0m. Thermo-compression wedge bonding using a .7 to 1 mil diameter gold wire is recommended, depending on the contact diameter. The heat stage temperature should be set to approximately 200C with a bonding tip temperature of 125C and a force of 18 to 40 grams. Use of ultrasonic energy is not advised but if necessary it should be adjusted to the minimum required to achieve a good bond. Excessive energy or force applied to the top contact will cause the metallization to dislodge and lift off. Automatic ball bonding may also be used. See Application Note M541, "Bonding and Handling Procedures for Chip Diode Devices" for more detailed handling and assembly information. 5 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Part Numbering and Ordering Information When ordering die only: Use the base part number followed by, -134. For example: The chip version of base part number MA4L021 is MA4L021-134 Note: When ordering the MADL-000301-01340W or any of the chips with flying leads use the base part number only. When ordering packaged parts: Use the base part number followed by a dash plus the desired package style suffix as defined in Table I "Available Case Styles" below. For example: The MA4L011-134 die in the 186 style package becomes MA4L011-186. Note: When ordering the MADL-000062-105600 use the base part number only. Table 1 Available Case Styles Base Part Available Package Styles MA4L011 30, 31, 32, 54, 134, 137,186, 1056, 1088 MADL-000011-13880G 13880G (MA4L011-134 chip with flying leads) MA4L021 31, 120, 134, 1056 MA4L022 30, 32, 120, 134, 137, 186, 1056 MA4L031 31, 36, 134, 186, 1056 MADL-000031-13880G 13880G (MA4L031-134 chip with flying leads) MA4L032 31, 32, 134, 186, 1056 MADL-000032-13880G 13880G (MA4L032-134 chip with flying leads) MA4L062 MADL-000062-105600 MADL-000062-13880G MA4L101 MADL-000101-13880G MA4L301 MADL-000301-01340W MADL-000301-13870G MA4L401 MADL-000401-13870G 134 1056 (Uses MA4L062 chip) 13880G (MA4L062-134 chip with flying leads) 30, 134, 186 13880G (MA4L101-134 chip with flying leads) 31,1249, 1056 134 (MA4L301 chip) 13870G (MA4L301-134 chip with flying leads) 30, 31, 120,134, 1056 13870G (MA4L401-134 chip with flying leads) Note: The capacitance values in the specification table on page 2 applies to the junction capacitance of the chip. The total capacitance for the same chip in an alternative package is computed by adding the junction capacitance of the chip plus the parasitic capacitance of the alternative package as defined in Table 1 Associated Package Parasitics on page 7. Chip with Flying Leads Chip 30 120 31,32 134 137 186 1088 1056 1249 13870G 13880G Package dimensions can be found on the M/A-COM Technology Solutions website under Outline Drawings 6 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. MA4L Series Silicon PIN Limiter Diodes V16 Table 1 Associated Package Parasitics Nominal Package Style Package Description 30 CPKG pF LS nH Ceramic Pill 0.18 0.60 31 Ceramic Pill 0.18 0.60 32 Ceramic Pill 0.30 0.40 120 Ceramic Pill 0.13 0.40 134 Chip N/A N/A 137 Epoxy Encapsulated Ceramic Surface Mount with Leads 0.14 0.70 186 Ceramic Surface Mount with Leads 0.15 0.70 1056 Ceramic Surface Mount with Wrap Around Contacts 0.20 0.70 1088 Epoxy Encapsulated Ceramic Surface Mount with Leads 0.12 0.70 1249 Epoxy Encapsulated Ceramic Surface Mount with Wrap Around Contacts 0.12 0.70 13870G Chip with Flying Leads - - 13880G Chip with Flying Leads - - 7 ADVANCED: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions is considering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed. PRELIMINARY: Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM Technology Solutions has under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed. * North America Tel: 800.366.2266 * Europe Tel: +353.21.244.6400 * India Tel: +91.80.43537383 * China Tel: +86.21.2407.1588 Visit www.macomtech.com for additional data sheets and product information. M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice.