Stanford Microdevices’ SNA-200 is a GaAs monolithic
broadband amplifier (MMIC) in die form. This amplifier
provides 16dB of gain when biased at 50mA and 4V.
External DC decoupling capacitors determine low frequency
response. The use of an external resistor allows for bias
flexibility and stability.
These unconditionally stable amplifiers are designed for use
as general purpose 50 ohm gain blocks. Also available in
packaged form (SNA-276, -286 & -287), its small size
(0.33mm x 0.33mm) and gold metallization make it an ideal
choice for use in hybrid circuits.
The SNA-200 is available in gel paks at 100 devices per
container.
SNA-200
DC-6.5 GHz, Cascadable
GaAs MMIC Amplifier
Output Power vs. Frequency
16
15
dBm
14
13
12
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
Product Features
•
Cascadable 50 Ohm Gain Block
•
16dB Gain, +14dBm P1dB
•
1.5:1 Input and Output VSWR
•
Operates From Single Supply
•
Chip Back Is Ground
Applications
•
Narrow and Broadband Linear Amplifiers
•
Commercial and Industrial Applications
50 Ohm Gain Blocks
GHz
Electrical Specifications at Ta = 25° C
°
S ym bol
P a r a m e te r s : T e s t C o n d itio n s :
Id = 5 0 m A , Z
0
= 5 0 O h m s
S m a ll S ig n a l P o w e r G a in
f = 0 . 1 - 2 .0 G H z
f = 2 . 0 - 4 .0 G H z
f = 4 . 0 - 6 .5 G H z
f = 0 . 1 - 4 .0 G H z
U n its
dB
dB
dB
dB
GHz
f = 2 .0 G H z
f = 2 .0 G H z
f = 0 . 1 - 6 .5 G H z
f = 2 .0 G H z
f = 2 .0 G H z
f = 0 . 1 - 6 .5 G H z
dBm
dB
M in .
1 5 .0
1 4 .0
1 3 .0
Ty p .
1 6 .0
1 5 .0
1 4 .0
+ /1 .0
6 .5
1 4 .0
5 .5
1 .5 :1
2 7 .0
100
20
3 .5
4 .0
- 0 .0 0 1 8
- 4 .0
4 .5
6 .0
M ax.
G
P
G
F
G a i n F la t n e s s
3 d B B a n d w id t h
O u t p u t P o w e r a t 1 d B C o m p r e s s io n
N o is e F ig u r e
In p u t/O u tp u t
T h ir d O r d e r In te r c e p t P o in t
G r o u p D e la y
BW 3dB
P
1dB
NF
VSW R
IP
T
3
-
dBm
psec
dB
V
D
IS O L
V
D
R e v e r s e Is o la tio n
D e v ic e V o lta g e
D e v i c e G
a i n
T e m p e r a t u r e C o e ff i c i e n t
D e v ic e V o lta g e Te m p e ra tu r e
C o e ff i c i e n t
d G /d T
d V /d T
d B
/d e g C
m V /d e g C
The information provided herein is believed to be reliable at press time. Stanford Microdevices assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions.
Stanford Microdevices assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all such information shall be entirely at the user’s own risk. Prices and specifications are subject to change
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Microdevices product for use in life-support devices and/or systems.
Copyright 1999 Stanford Microdevices, Inc. All worldwide rights reserved.
522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC
http://www.stanfordmicro.com
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SNA-200 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier
Typical Performance at 25
°
C (Vds =4.0V, Ids = 50mA)
|S11| vs. Frequency
0
-5
14
13
|S21| vs. Frequency
dB
-10
-15
-20
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
dB
12
11
10
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
GHz
GHz
|S12| vs. Frequency
0
-5
-10
0
-5
|S22| vs. Frequency
dB
-15
-20
-25
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
dB
-10
-15
-20
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
GHz
GHz
50 Ohm Gain Blocks
Noise Figure vs. Frequency
8
7.5
27
28
TOIP vs. Frequency
7
dB
6.5
6
dBm
26
25
5.5
5
0.1
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
24
0.5
1
1.5
2
4
6
8
10
GHz
GHz
Suggested Bonding Arrangement
Simplified Schematic of MMIC
522 Almanor Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Phone: (800) SMI-MMIC
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SNA-200 DC-6.5 GHz Cascadable MMIC Amplifier
Absolute Maximum Ratings
P a r a m ete r
A b s o lu te
M a xim u m
Part Number Ordering Information
Part Number
SNA-200
Devices Per Pak
100
D e vic e C urre nt
Po w e r D issipa tion
R F In p ut Po w er
Ju n ction Te m p e ra ture
O p e ra tin g Te m p e ra tu re
Sto ra g e Te m pe ra tu re
70mA
3 2 0m W
1 0 0m W
+2 0 0 C
-4 5 C to +8 5 C
-6 5 C to +1 5 0 C
Notes:
1. Operation of this device above any one of these
parameters may cause permanent damage.
MTTF vs. Temperature @ Id = 50mA
Die Bottom
Temperature
+55C
Junction
Temperature
+155C
MTTF (hrs)
1000000
+90C
+190C
100000
+120C
+220C
10000
50 Ohm Gain Blocks
Thermal Resistance (Lead-Junction): 500° C/W
Typical Biasing Configuration
Die Attach
The die attach process mechanically attaches the die to
the circuit substrate. In addition, it electrically connects
the ground to the trace on which the die is mounted and
establishes the thermal path by which heat can leave the
die.
Wire Bonding
Electrical connections to the die are through wire
bonds. Stanford Microdevices recommends wedge
bonding or ball bonding to the pads of these devices.
Recommended Wedge Bonding Procedure
Assembly Techniques
Epoxy die attach is recommended. The top and bottom
metallization is gold. Conductive silver-filled epoxies are
recommended. This method involves the use of epoxy to
form a joint between the backside gold of the chip and
the metallized area of the substrate. A 150 C cure for 1
hour is necessary. Recommended epoxy is Ablebond
84-1LMIT1 from Ablestik.
1. Set the heater block temperature to 260C +/- 10C.