1.5-6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
CMM9000-QT
Features
15 dB Gain
15 dBm P1dB
3x3 QFN Package
Single Positive Supply
4-8 V, 70 mA Self Bias
DC Blocking Capacitors and RF Choke Inductors
Integrated On-Chip
RoHS Compliant
Circuit Description
Mimix Broadband’s 2 stage feedback 1.5 to 6.0 GHz
driver amplifier is packaged in an RoHS compliant
surface mount 3x3 QFN package. The device is a
self-biased, single supply design with 15 dB gain and 15
dBm P1dB between 1 and 6 GHz. This MMIC uses Mimix
Broadband’s MESFET process. The device is fully
matched, so there is no need for external matching
components. Output DC blocking capacitor and RF
choke inductors are integrated on-chip. Care must be
taken to isolate the input from external DC voltages.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage
RF Input Power
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature
Jc
+8 V
+15 dBm
-55 ºC to +125 ºC
175 ºC
-40 ºC to +85ºC
85 ºC/W
Electrical Characteristics (T=25ºC,Vdd=6V)
Parameter
Frequency Range (f )
Gain (S21)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Current
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
Min.
1.5
9.5
-
-
11
20
-
Operating this device beyond any of these parameters may
cause permanent damage.
Typ.
-
15
-10
-10
15
25
90
Max.
6
-
-
-
-
-
120
Min.
6.1
-
-
-
-
-
-
Typ.
-
9
-6
-6
14
25
90
Max.
10
-
-
-
-
-
120
Typical Parameters (6V, 90 mA)
Parameter (Unit)
Frequency (GHz)
Gain (dB)
IP Return Loss (dB)
Op Return Loss (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
OIP3 (dBm)
Noise Figure (dB)
Typical
1
13
-10
-10
17
26
5.5
2
15
-18
-20
16
25
5.5
4
15
-18
-15
15
25
5.5
6
11
-12
-12
16
25
5.5
8
9
-6
-9
15
25
5.5
10
9
-8
-20
15
26
6
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Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2010
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
1.5-6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
CMM9000-QT
Driver Amplifier Measurements
0
CMM9000-QT
Input Return Loss (S11) Over Voltage
Output Return Loss (dB)
0
CMM9000-QT
Output Return Loss (S22) Over Voltage
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-5
-10
S11_4V
S11_5V
S11_6V
S11_7V
-10
S22_4V
S22_5V
S22_6V
S22_7V
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
16
14
12
CMM9000-QT
Gain (S21) Over Voltage
0
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
CMM9000-QT
Isolation (S12) Over Voltage
Gain (dB)
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12
13
14 15
16
17
18 19 20
S21_4V
S21_5V
S21_6V
S21_7V
Isolation (dB)
S12_4V
S12_5V
S12_6V
S12_7V
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2010
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
1.5-6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
CMM9000-QT
Driver Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
CMM9000-QT
Stability Factor (K) Over Voltage
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
CMM9000-QT
Noise Figure (NF) Over Voltage
7
6
5
NF (dB)
K_4V
K_5V
K_6V
K_7V
4
3
2
1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NF_4V
NF_5V
NF_6V
NF_7V
K
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
CMM9000-QT
Output P1dB Over Voltage
20
18
16
14
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
1
2
3
CMM9000-QT
Output IP3 Over Voltage
P1dB (dBm)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
OIP3 (dBm)
P1dB_5V
P1dB_6V
P1dB_7V
OIP3_5V
OIP3_6V
OIP3_7V
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2010
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
1.5-6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
CMM9000-QT
Driver Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
0
CMM9000-QT
Input Return Loss (S11) Over Temperature, 4V
Output Return Loss (dB)
0
CMM9000-QT
Output Return Loss (S22) Over Temperature, 4V
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-5
-10
S11_4V_25°C
S11_4V_-35°C
S11_4V_80°C
-10
S22_4V_25°C
S22_4V_-35°C
S22_4V_80°C
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
0
2
4
CMM9000-QT
Gain (S21) Over Temperature, 4V
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
CMM9000-QT
Isolation (S12) Over Temperature, 4V
S21_4V_25°C
S21_4V_-35°C
S21_4V_80°C
Isolation (dB)
Gain (dB)
S12_4V_25°C
S12_4V_-35°C
S12_4V_80°C
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
CMM9000-QT
Stability Factor (K) Over Temperature, 4V
7
6
CMM9000-QT
Noise Figure (NF) Over Temperature, 4V
K_4V_25°C
K_4V_-35°C
K_4V_80°C
Noise Figure (dB)
5
4
3
2
1
0
NF_4V_25°C
NF_4V_-35°C
NF_4V_80°C
K
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2010
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
1.5-6.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Packaged Driver Amplifier
March 2010 - Rev 13-Mar-10
CMM9000-QT
Driver Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
0
CMM9000-QT
Input Return Loss (S11) Over Temperature, 5V
Output Return Loss (dB)
0
CMM9000-QT
Output Return Loss (S22) Over Temperature, 5V
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-5
-10
S11_5V_25°C
S11_5V_-35°C
S11_5V_80°C
-10
S22_5V_25°C
S22_5V_-35°C
S22_5V_80°C
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
0
2
4
CMM9000-QT
Gain (S21) Over Temperature, 5V
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
CMM9000-QT
Isolation (S12) Over Temperature, 5V
S21_5V_25°C
S21_5V_-35°C
S21_5V_80°C
Isolation (dB)
Gain (dB)
S12_5V_25°C
S12_5V_-35°C
S12_5V_80°C
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0
2
CMM9000-QT
Stability Factor (K) Over Temperature, 5V
7
6
CMM9000-QT
Noise Figure (NF) Over Temperature, 5V
K_5V_25°C
K_5V_-35°C
K_5V_80°C
Noise Figure (dB)
5
4
3
2
1
0
NF_5V_25°C
NF_5V_-35°C
NF_5V_80°C
K
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2010
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.