MAAPSS0111
1.25 W VSAT Power Amplifier
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
Features
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Saturated Output Power: 31 dBm Typical
High Linear Gain: 32 dB Typical
High Power Added Efficiency: 30 % at P
SAT
50
Ω
Input / Output Match
Lead-Free 6 mm 28-lead PQFN Package
100% Matte Tin Plating over Copper
Halogen-Free “Green” Mold Compound
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V1
Functional Schematic
Description
The MAAPSS0111 is a four stage MMIC power
amplifier designed specifically for Ku-Band VSAT
applications. It can be used as either a driver or an
output stage amplifier. The MAAPSS0111 is fully
matched input and output to 50 ohms which
eliminates any sensitive external RF tuning
components. The device is packaged in a lead free
6 mm 28-lead PQFN leadless package for high
volume manufacturing.
The MAAPSS0111 is fabricated using a high
reliability self-aligned gate MESFET process, MSAG,
to realize good power added efficiency and gain.
The MSAG process features full passivation for high
performance and reliability.
Pin Configuration
DC Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Function
No Connection
No Connection
RF
IN
RF
IN
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
V
GG
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
DC Pin
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Function
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
RF
OUT
RF
OUT
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
V
DD
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
Paddle
3
Ordering Information
1,2
Part Number
MAAPSS0111
MAAPSS0111TR-3000
MAAPSS0111SMB
Package
Bulk Packaging
3000 piece reel
Sample Board
11
12
13
14
3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must
be connected to RF and DC ground.
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
2. All sample boards include 5 loose parts.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2002/95/EC.
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North America
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development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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ment. 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
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or
volume is not guaranteed.
information contained herein without notice.
MAAPSS0111
1.25 W VSAT Power Amplifier
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
Parameter
Gain
Gain Flatness
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
P
SAT
Current
PAE
IM3
Gate Bias
Duty Cycle
Thermal Resistance
Test Conditions
—
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
—
—
P
IN
= +4 dBm
I
DQ
P
SAT
P
SAT
P
OUT
/ Tone = +24 dBm
Voltage
Current under saturation
—
Junction to case
(case = back of package)
+2.5V < V
CC
< +8.0 V, P
OUT
= saturated,
VSWR < 5:1, -40°C < T
C
< +85 ºC,
RBW = 3 MHz max hold
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
mA
mA
%
dBc
V
mA
%
°C/W
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V1
Electrical Specifications: F = 14.25 GHz, V
DD
= 8 V, I
DQ
= 450 mA, T
A
= 25 °C, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Min.
28
—
—
—
29
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Typ.
32
1
14
12
31
450
530
30
26
-1.9
0.2
—
19
Max.
36
—
—
—
—
—
600
—
—
—
100
—
Stability
All spurs < -60 dBc
Operating the MAAPSS0111
The MAAPSS0111 is static sensitive. Please handle
with care. To operate the device, follow these steps.
Ramp down or shutdown in reverse order (gate bias
on first and off last).
1. Apply V
GG
(-2.0 V).
2. Apply V
DD
(8.0 V Typical).
3. Set I
DQ
by adjusting V
GG
.
4. Apply RF
IN
.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
4,5
Parameter
Input Power
Operating Supply Voltage
Operating Gate Voltage
Operating Base Temperature
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
Absolute Maximum
+10 dBm
+10 Volts
-3 Volts
-40°C to +85°C
+160 °C
-40°C to +150°C
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
5. M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near
these survivability limits.
Static Sensitivity
Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive
to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be
damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control
techniques should be used when handling these
devices.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for
•
North America
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development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under develop-
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
ment. 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
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or
volume is not guaranteed.
information contained herein without notice.
MAAPSS0111
1.25 W VSAT Power Amplifier
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
Evaluation Test Board
Cross Section View
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V1
External Parts List
Designator
C1, C10
C2, C9
C3, C8
C4, C7
C5, C6
Value
1 µF
10 pF
10 µF
0.1 µF
100 pF
Foot Print
0402
0402
0804
0402
0402
Notes on board design:
1. A low loss dielectric material such as Rogers 4003, e
r
= 3.38, is recommended for this application.
2. A substrate thickness of 20 mils (0.508 mm) maximum is recommended to minimize thermal resistance and
ground impedances.
3. RF transmission line impedance must be 50 ohms (w = 42 mils (1.0668 mm) for t = 20 mils (0.508 mm),
Rogers 4003).
4. The board must provide low thermal resistance from package base to heat sink to accommodate the 3 W
typical power dissipation.
5. Metal foil thickness in the vias is critical to thermal resistance. The recommended metalization is 1 oz
(35 mm minimum thickness).
6. The application board is configured with 36 vias, each 12 mil (0.3048 mm) in diameter beneath the package
base. Conductive via fill material is recommended to minimize thermal resistance and to prevent solder from
wicking into vias.
7. The exposed package pad must be properly soldered to the board.
8. Case temperature is measured at the interface between the package bottom and circuit board.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under develop-
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
ment. 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
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or
volume is not guaranteed.
information contained herein without notice.
MAAPSS0111
1.25 W VSAT Power Amplifier
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
Performance Curves: V
DD
= 8 V, I
DQ
= 450 mA, T
A
= 25 °C, Z
0
= 50
Ω
Input Return Loss
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
8
10
12
14
16
18
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V1
Input Return Loss, 12 - 16 GHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
12
13
14
15
16
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Output Return Loss
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
8
10
12
14
16
18
Output Return Loss, 12 - 16 GHz
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
12
13
14
15
16
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain
40
32
24
16
8
0
-8
-16
-24
-32
8
10
12
14
16
18
Gain, 12 - 16 GHz
40
36
32
28
24
20
12
13
14
15
16
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
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•
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development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under develop-
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
ment. 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
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or
volume is not guaranteed.
information contained herein without notice.
MAAPSS0111
1.25 W VSAT Power Amplifier
13.75 - 14.5 GHz
P
out
, Gain, PAE vs. P
IN
@ 14.25 GHz
36
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V1
Typical Performance Curves: V
DD
= 8 V, I
DQ
= 450 mA, T
A
= 25 °C, Z
0
= 50
Ω
P
SAT
vs. Frequency, P
IN
= 4 dBm
34
32
32
30
28
28
24
Pout
Gain
PAE
26
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
20
-10.0
-7.5
-5.0
IN
-2.5
0.0
2.5
5.0
24
13.5
13.9
14.2
14.6
15.0
P (dBm)
Frequency (GHz)
Gate Current vs. P
OUT
0.5
IM3 vs. P
OUT
/ Tone @ 14 GHz, I
DQ
= 450 mA
38
36
0.4
34
32
0.3
30
28
0.2
26
24
0.1
22
20
0
24
26
28
30
32
18
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
P
OUT
(dBm)
P
OUT
/ Tone (dBm)
P
DISS
, IDD vs. P
out
@ 14.25 GHz
4.0
Idd
P
DISS
vs. Max. Case Temperature
0.55
8
7
6
3.6
0.50
3.2
0.45
5
2.8
Pdiss
0.40
4
0.35
P
DISS
= V
DD
* I
DD
- P
OUT
2.4
3
2
20
40
60
C
2.0
24
26
0.30
P
28
OUT
(dBm)
30
32
80
100
Max. Case Temp. T (
º
C)
5
ADVANCED:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is considering for
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results, and/or prototype
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has under develop-
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
ment. 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
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or
volume is not guaranteed.
information contained herein without notice.