Amplifier, Power, 8W
2.0-8.0 GHz
Features
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MAAPGM0074-DIE
Rev A
Preliminary Datasheet
8 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
2-Octave Bandwidth
Variable Drain Voltage (4-10V) Operation
MSAG™ Process
Description
The
MAAPGM0074-DIE
is a 2-stage 8W power amplifier with on-chip bias net-
works. 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 appli-
cations.
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 proc-
esses, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability
enabling power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyim-
ide scratch protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes.
The use of refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal for-
mulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging.
Primary Applications
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SatCom
Radio Communications
Radar
Electronic Warfare
Also Available in:
Description
Part Number
Ceramic Package
MAAP-000074-PKG001
Sample Board (Die)
MAAP-000074-SMB004
Sample Board (Pkg)
MAAP-000074-SMB001
Mechanical Sample (Die)
MAAP-000074-MCH000
Electrical Characteristics: T
B
= 30°C
1
, Z
0
= 50
Ω,
V
DD
= 10V, I
DQ
= 2.1A
2
, P
in
= 28 dBm, R
G
=40
Ω
Parameter
Bandwidth
Output Power
1-dB Compression Point
Small Signal Gain
Input VSWR
Output VSWR
Gate Current
Drain Current
2
nd
Harmonic, 2-4 GHz
2
nd
Harmonic, 6-8 GHz
1.
2.
1
Symbol
f
P
OUT
P1dB
G
VSWR
VSWR
I
GG
I
DD
2f
2f
Typical
2.0-8.0
39
38
14
1.7:1
2.2:1
3.5
3.5
16.5
72
mA
A
dBc
dBc
Units
GHz
dBm
dBm
dB
T
B
= MMIC Base Temperature
Adjust V
GG
between –2.6 and –1.5V to achieve specified I
DQ
.
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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Amplifier, Power, 8W
2.0-8.0 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
33
+12.0
-3.0
3.4
23.4
170
-55 to +150
MAAPGM0074-DIE
Rev A
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
4.0
-2.6
Typ
10
-2.2
28
4.3
Note 5
Max
10
-1.5
30
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)
30
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.
Peak Power Dissipation [Watts]
Operating Instructions
25
20
15
10
5
5.
Power down sequence in reverse. Turn V
GG
off
last.
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Maximum Allowable Base Temperature [°C]
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
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Amplifier, Power, 8W
2.0-8.0 GHz
45
43
41
39
50
45
40
35
45
43
41
39
MAAPGM0074-DIE
Rev A
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 30ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
35
33
31
29
27
25
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
Pout
PAE
25
20
15
10
5
0
P
1dB
(dBm)
P
out
(dBm)
PAE (%)
37
30
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
6V
8V
10V
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 1. Output Power and Power Added Efficiency vs. Frequency at V
D
=10V,
P
in
=28dBm, and 25% IDSS
45
43
41
39
45
43
41
39
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 2. 1dB Compression Point vs. Frequency by Drain Voltage at 25% IDSS
Psat (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
6V
8V
10V
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
-20ºC
33ºC
93ºC
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 3. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency by Drain Voltage at 25% IDSS
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 4. Saturated Output Power vs. Frequency by Temperature at 10V and 25%
IDSS
20
18
6
42.00
40.00
22.00
20.00
18.00
16.00
14.00
Pout
PAE
SSG
IDS
12.00
10.00
8.00
6.00
4.00
2.00
150
Output Power (dBm), PAE (%)
14
36.00
34.00
32.00
30.00
28.00
26.00
24.00
Gain (dB)
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
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
10V
Input VSW R
OutputVSWR
4
3
2
1
22.00
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 5. Small Signal Gain and Input and Output VSWR vs. Frequency by Drain
Voltage at 25% IDSS
Junction Temperature (ºC)
Figure 6. Output Power, Small Signal Gain, Power Added Efficiency, and Drain
Current vs. Junction Temperature at 10 V, 5.5 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
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SSG (dB), Drain Current (A)
16
5
38.00
VSWR
Amplifier, Power, 8W
2.0-8.0 GHz
45
43
41
39
37
18.0
16.0
14.0
35
20.0
MAAPGM0074-DIE
Rev A
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 30ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
Output Power (dBm)
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
Gain (dB)
33
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
3 GHz
5.5 GHz
8 GHz
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 7. Output Power vs. Input Power by Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 8. Gain vs. Output Power by Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
30
28
26
24
22
20
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
Drain Current (A)
PAE (%)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
6
8
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 9. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power by Frequency at 10V and
25% IDSS
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 10. Drain Current vs. Input Power by Frequency at 10V and 25% IDSS
45
43
41
39
37
20.0
18.0
16.0
14.0
Output Power (dBm)
35
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
Gain (dB)
33
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
31
33
35
37
39
41
43
3 GHz
5.5 GHz
8 GHz
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 11. Output Power vs. Input Power by Frequency at 8V and 25% IDSS
Output Power (dBm)
Figure 12. Gain vs. Output Power by 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, 8W
2.0-8.0 GHz
30
28
26
24
22
20
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
MAAPGM0074-DIE
Rev A
Preliminary Datasheet
All Data is at 30ºC MMIC base temperature, CW stimulus, unless otherwise noted.
PAE (%)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
6
8
Drain Current (A)
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
2 GHz
3 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
0.0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 13. Power Added Efficiency vs. Input Power by Frequency at 8V and
25% IDSS
Input Power (dBm)
Figure 14. Drain Current vs. Input Power by Frequency at 8V and 25% IDSS
100
90
80
Harmonic (dBc)
70
60
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
7.0
7.5
8.0
8.5
9.0
6 dBm
10 dBm
14 dBm
18 dBm
22 dBm
26 dBm
30 dBm
2
nd
Frequency (GHz)
Figure 15. Second Harmonic vs. Frequency by Input Power at 10V and 25% IDSS
Figure 16. Fixture used to characterize MAAPGM0074-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.