Amplifier, Power, 10W
8.5—10.5 GHz
Features
♦
♦
♦
♦
10 Watt CW Saturated Output Power Level
Variable Drain Voltage (8-10V) Operation
GaAs MSAG™ Process
Proven Manufacturability and Reliability
No Airbridges
Polyimide Scratch Protection
No Hydrogen Poisoning Susceptibility
MA08509D
Rev A
Preliminary Information
Description
The
MA08509D
is a 3-stage 10 W power amplifier with on-chip bias
networks. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input
and output.
Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly
reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™) Process, each
device is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing
processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple im-
plant capability enabling power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a
single chip, and polyimide scratch protection for ease of use with auto-
mated manufacturing processes. The use of refractory metals and the
absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen
poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging.
Primary Applications
♦
Weather Radar
♦
Airborne Radar
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Description
Part Number
Sample Board (Die)
MAAP-008509-SMB004
Die on Pedestal
MAAP-008509-PED000
Mechanical Sample (Die)
MAAP-008509-MCH000
Electrical Characteristics: On-Wafer, Z
0
= 50Ω, V
DD
= 10V, V
GG
= -4V, P
in
= 18
dBm
Parameter
Bandwidth
Saturated Output Power
Power Added Efficiency
Small Signal Gain
Input VSWR
Quiescent Gate Current
Quiescent Drain Current
Drain Current @ 10 GHz
Harmonics
Symbol
f
POUT
PAE
G
VSWR
IGQ
IDQ
IDD
2f, 3f
8
1.3
Minimum
8.5
39.0
25
24
41.0
32
27
2.5:1
20
2.0
3.9
< -30
4:1
26
2.5
4.5
mA
A
A
dBc
Typical
Maximum
10.5
Units
GHz
dBm
%
dB
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
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•
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Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
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Amplifier, Power, 10W
8.5—10.5 GHz
Maximum CW Operating Conditions
1
Parameter
Input Power
Drain Supply Voltage
Gate Supply Voltage
Quiescent Drain Current (No RF)
Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF)
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Symbol
P
IN
V
DD
V
GG
I
DQ
P
DISS
T
J
T
STG
Absolute Maximum
24.0
+12.0
-6.0
2.7
27
170
-55 to +150
MA08509D
Rev A
Preliminary Information
Units
dBm
V
V
A
W
°C
°C
1. Operation beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the part.
Recommended Operating Conditions
2
Characteristic
Drain Voltage
Gate Voltage
Input Power
MMIC Base Temperature
Symbol
V
DD
V
GG
P
IN
T
B
Min
8.0
-4.4
Typ
10.0
-4.0
18.0
Max
10.0
-3.6
20.0
Note 3
Unit
V
V
dBm
°C
2. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability.
3. Maximum MMIC Base Temperature = 170°C —
Θ
JC
* V
DD
* I
DQ
Operating Instructions
This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care. To
operate the device, follow these steps.
1. Apply V
GG
= -4 V, V
DD
= 0 V.
2. Ramp V
DD
to desired voltage, typically 10 V.
3. Adjust
V
GG
to set I
DQ
, (approximately @ –4 V).
4. Set RF input.
5.
Power down sequence in reverse. Turn gate voltage off
last.
2
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Amplifier, Power, 10W
8.5—10.5 GHz
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
Frequency (GHz)
10.0
10.5
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
Output Power (dBm)
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
MA08509D
Rev A
Preliminary Information
Gain
Input VSWR
4
3
2
1
11.0
Input VSWR ( )
Gain (dB)
10.0
10.5
11.0
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 1. MA08509D on Pedestals, Ckt 1255-1
Figure 2. MA08509D on Pedestals, Ckt 1255-1
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
10.5
11
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 3. CW Power Added Efficiency at V
DD
= 10V,
V
GG
= -4V, Pin = 18dBm
3
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Amplifier, Power, 10W
8.5—10.5 GHz
Mechanical Information
Chip Size: 4.58 x 4.58 x 0.075 mm
0.244mm.
0.443mm.
0.644mm.
MA08509D
Rev A
Preliminary Information
(
181 x 181 x 3 mils)
3.431mm.
4.580mm.
4.580mm.
4.425mm.
V
D 1, 2
V
D3
4.430mm.
V
G G
1
V
G G
2
V
GG
3
OUT
2.296mm.
2.296mm.
IN
V
D 1_2
V
DD3
(2X)
0.166mm.
0
0
0.244mm.
0.160mm.
0.443mm.
0.644mm.
4.424mm.
V
D3
0.160mm.
V
G G
3
V
G G
1
V
G G
2
Figure 4. Die Layout
1.989mm.
3.431mm
Bond Pad Information
Pad
IN, OUT
V
DD 1/2
V
DD 3
V
GG
Type
RF
DC
DC
DC
Nominal Voltage
N/A
10.0 V
10.0 V
-4.0 V
Size
(mm)
150 x 200
200 x 150
400 x 150
150 x 150
(mils)
6x8
8x6
16 x 6
6x6
4
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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Amplifier, Power, 10W
8.5—10.5 GHz
Assembly and Bonding Diagram
0.1
μF
0.1
μF
MA08509D
Rev A
Preliminary Information
V
DD
V
GG
0.1μF
100 pF
100 pF
100 pF
V
D3
V
GG
1
V
GG
2
V
D1_2
V
GG
3
RF
IN
OUT
IN
V
D1_2
V
G
G
3
V
G
G
1
V
G
G
2
RF
OUT
V
D 3
V
GG
0.1μF
100 pF
100 pF
100 pF
V
DD
0.1
μF
0.1
μF
Figure 5. Recommended bonding diagram
for pedestal mount.
Support circuitry typical of MMIC characterization fixture for CW testing.
NOTE: Indicated Gate voltage pad (VGG 2) represents the nominal bias
condition. However, the device current can be increased or decreased
as required by bonding to either VGG 1 or VGG 3 (respectively).
Assembly Instructions:
Die attach:
Use AuSn (80/20) 1 mil. preform solder. Limit time @ 310 °C to less
than 7 minutes. Refer to Application Note AN3017 for more detailed information.
Wirebonding:
Bond @ 160 °C using standard ball or thermal compression wedge
bond techniques. For DC pad connections, use either ball or wedge bonds. For best
RF performance, use wedge bonds of shortest length, although ball bonds are also
acceptable.
Biasing Note: Must apply negative bias to V
GG
before applying positive bias to
V
DD
to prevent damage to amplifier.
5
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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