Amplifier, Power, 12W
2.0-6.0 GHz
Features
♦
12 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
♦
Eutectically Mounted to Heat Spreader
♦
Next level integration is a Silver Epoxy-Based Process
♦
Variable Drain Voltage (8-10V) Operation
♦
MSAG™ Process
MAAP-000078-PED000
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
Description
The
MAAPGM0078-PED000
is a 2-stage 12W power amplifier with on-chip bias
networks, eutectically mounted on a 10-mil thick Copper Molybdenum (CuMo) ped-
estal. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output. It can
be used as a power amplifier stage or as a driver stage in high power applications.
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 at the die-on-pedestal assembly level to ensure performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes,
planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling
power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch
protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of
refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation pre-
vents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging.
Primary Applications
♦
♦
♦
♦
Radio Communications
SatCom
Radar
EW
Also Available in:
Description
Part Number
Ceramic Package
MAAP-000078-PKG001
Sample Board (Die)
MAAP-000078-SMB004
Sample Board (Pkg)
MAAP-000078-SMB001
Mechanical Sample (Die)
MAAP-000078-MCH000
Electrical Characteristics: T
B
= 55°C
1
, Z
0
= 50
Ω,
V
DD
= 10V, I
DQ
= 2.8A
2
, P
in
= 24 dBm, R
G
=30
Ω
Parameter
Bandwidth
Output Power
1-dB Compression Point
Small Signal Gain
Power Added Efficiency
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Gate Current
Drain Current, under RF Drive
2
nd
Harmonic (4 GHz)
2
nd
Harmonic (6 GHz)
1.
2.
Symbol
f
P
OUT
P1dB
G
PAE
VSWR
VSWR
I
GG
I
DD
2f
2f
Typical
2.0-6.0
41
40
20
28
1.4:1
2.3:1
30
4.1
30
67
mA
A
dBc
dBc
Units
GHz
dBm
dBm
dB
%
1
T
B
= MMIC Base Temperature
Adjust V
GG
between –2.6 and –1.5V to achieve specified Idq.
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, 12W
2.0-6.0 GHz
Maximum Ratings
3
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
29
+12.0
-3.0
4.5
45
170
-55 to +150
MAAP-000078-PED000
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
Units
dBm
V
V
A
W
°C
°C
3. Operation beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the part.
Recommended Operating Conditions
4
Characteristic
Drain Voltage
Gate Voltage
Input Power
Thermal Resistance
MMIC Base Temperature
Symbol
V
DD
V
GG
P
IN
Θ
JC
T
B
Min
8.0
-2.6
Typ
10.0
-2.2
24.0
4.5
Note 5
Max
10.0
-1.5
26
Unit
V
V
dBm
°C/W
°C
4. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability.
5. MMIC Base Temperature = 170°C —
Θ
JC
* V
DD
* I
DQ
Power Derating Curve, Quiescent (No RF)
50
Operating Instructions
Peak Power Dissipation [Watts]
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Maximum Allowable Base Temperature [°C]
This device is static sensitive. Please handle with care.
To operate the device, follow these steps.
1. Apply V
GG
= -2.7 V, V
DD
= 0 V.
2. Ramp V
DD
to desired voltage, typically 10.0 V.
3. Adjust V
GG
to set I
DQ
, (approximately @ –2.2 V).
4. Set RF input.
5.
Power down sequence in reverse. Turn V
GG
off
last.
2
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
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
Amplifier, Power, 12W
2.0-6.0 GHz
MAAP-000078-PED000
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 55ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
50
47
44
41
50
45
40
35
50
47
44
41
P
out
(dBm)
PAE (%)
38
35
32
29
26
23
20
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
Pout
PAE
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
P
1dB
(dBm)
38
35
32
29
26
23
20
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
6V
8V
10V
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 2. 1dB Compression Point and Drain Voltage at 25% IDSS
Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency
at V
D
= 10V, P
in
= 24dBm, and 25% IDSS
50
47
44
41
50
47
44
41
Psat (dBm)
38
35
32
29
26
23
20
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
6V
8V
10V
Psat (dBm)
38
35
32
29
26
23
20
2.00
10ºC
55ºC
110ºC
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
5.50
6.00
6.50
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 3. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency and Drain Voltage at
25% IDSS
Figure 4. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency and Temperature at
10V and 25% IDSS
30
28
26
24
22
20
6
50
46
5.3
5.2
5.1
5.0
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.6
Pout
SSG
PAE
IDS
4.5
4.4
4.3
150
5
Output Power (dBm), SSG(dB),
PAE (%)
42
38
34
30
26
22
18
14
Gain (dB)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
Gain
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
4
3
2
1
10
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
Frequency (GHz)
Junction Temperature (ºC)
Figure 5. Small Signal Gain and Input and Output VSWR
at 25% IDSS, V
D
= 10V
Figure 6. Output Power, Small Signal Gain, Power Added Efficiency, and
Drain Current vs. Junction Temperature at 10V, 4 GHz, and 25% IDSS
3
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
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
Drain Current (A)
VSWR
Amplifier, Power, 12W
2.0-6.0 GHz
MAAP-000078-PED000
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 55ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
45
43
23
41
39
37
21
19
25
Output Power (dBm)
35
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
Gain (dB)
33
17
15
13
11
9
7
2 GHz
4 GHz
6 GHz
17
15
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
5
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 7. Output Power vs. Input Power and Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 8. Gain vs. Output Power and Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
50
45
40
35
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
PAE (%)
30
25
20
15
10
Drain Current (A)
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
5
1.5
0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
1.0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 9. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power and Frequency at 10V and
25% IDSS
22
24
26
28
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 10. Drain Current vs. Input Power and Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
45
43
41
39
37
25
23
21
19
Output Power (dBm)
35
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
Gain (dB)
33
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
2 GHz
4 GHz
6 GHz
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 11. Output Power vs. Input Power and Frequency at 8V and 25% IDSS
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 12. Gain vs. Output Power and Frequency at 8V and 25% IDSS
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
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
Amplifier, Power, 12W
2.0-6.0 GHz
MAAP-000078-PED000
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 55ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
50
45
40
35
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
PAE (%)
30
25
20
15
10
Drain Current (A)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
5
1.5
0
4
6
8
1.0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 13. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power and Frequency at 8V and
25% IDSS
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 14. Drain Current vs. Input Power and Frequency at 8V and 25% IDSS
100
90
80
4 dBm
8 dBm
12 dBm
16 dBm
20 dBm
24 dBm
50
40
30
20
10
0
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
Harmonic (dBc)
2
nd
70
60
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 15. Second Harmonic vs. Frequency and Input Power at 10V and 25%
IDSS
Figure 16. Fixture used to characterize MAAPGM0078-DIE
under CW stimulus.
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
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.