v3.41 Typical Applications Features The is ideal for: Test Instrumentation Military & Space Fiber optics Functional Diagram P1dB Output Power: + dbm Psat Output Power: + dbm High Gain: db Output IP3: 42 dbm Supply Voltage: Vdd = +V @ ma Ohm Matched Input/Output Lead x mm LFCSP Package: mm² General Description The is a Distributed Power Amplifier which operates from DC to. The amplifier provides + db of gain, +42 dbm output IP3, and + dbm of output power at 1dB gain compression while requiring only ma from a +V supply. The exhibits a slightly positive gain slope from 3 to 17 GHz making it ideal for military and space and test equipment applications. The amplifier I/Os are internally matched to Ohms and is housed in a RoHS compliant, x mm leadless QFN surface mount package. Electrical Specifications, T A = + C, Vdd = +V, Vgg2 = +9.V [1], Idq = ma [2] Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ.. Max. Units Frequency Range DC - 2 2-1 1 - Gain 13 13 13 db Gain Flatness ±. ±.4 ±. db Gain Variation Over Temperature...4 db/ C Input Return Loss 22 22 db Output Return Loss 14 17 16 db Output Power for 1 db Compression (P1dB) 27 29 2 31 dbm Saturated Output Power (Psat) dbm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) Pout/tone = +1dBm 42 42 4 dbm Noise Figure 3 4 db Supply Current (Idd) ma Supply Voltage (Vdd) 11 11 11 V [1] Refer to application circuit section NOTE for the Vgg2 bias for different Vdd levels. [2] Adjust Vgg1 to achieve Idq = ma typical; Vgg1 = -.V typical. Product covered by one or more US and Foreign Patents: US Pat. Nos.,76,; 9,4,72; Patents Pending. 1 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss 2 Gain & Return Loss 2 RESPONSE (db) - - - -2 -.1.1.1.1 1 S21 S11 S22 Gain vs. Temperature GAIN (db) 1 16 14 12 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C RESPONSE (db) - - - -2-2 Gain vs. Vdd GAIN (db) 1 16 14 12 S21 S11 S22 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V Gain vs. Idq 1 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 16 - GAIN (db) 14 12 RETURN LOSS (db) - - -2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22-2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma + C + C -4 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D 2
v3.41 Input Return Loss vs. Vdd Input Return Loss vs. Idq RETURN LOSS (db) Output Return Loss vs. Temperature RETURN LOSS (db) - - - -2-2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 - - - -2-2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V + C + C -4 C RETURN LOSS (db) - - - -2-2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA Output Return Loss vs. Vdd RETURN LOSS (db) - - - -2 ma - 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V Output Return Loss vs. Idq RETURN LOSS (db) - - - -2-2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature ISOLATION (db) - -2 - -4 - -6-7 - 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma + C + C -4 C 3 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Noise Figure vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Vdd NOISE FIGURE (db) 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Noise Figure vs. Idq NOISE FIGURE (db) 6 4 2 + C + C -4 C 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma NOISE FIGURE (db) 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Low Frequency P1dB vs. Temperature P1dB (dbm) 2.2.4.6. 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1. + C + C -4 C V P1dB vs. Temperature P1dB vs. Vdd P1dB (dbm) 2 P1dB (dbm) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C V For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D 4
v3.41 P1dB vs. Idq Low Frequency Psat vs. Temperature P1dB (dbm) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA Psat vs. Temperature Psat (dbm) 2 4mA 4mA ma 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C Psat (dbm) 2.2.4.6. 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1. Psat vs. Vdd Psat (dbm) 2 + C + C -4 C 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V Psat vs. Idq PAE @ Psat vs. Temperature Psat (dbm) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 PAE (%) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma + C + C -4 C For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 PAE @ Psat vs. Vdd PAE @ Psat vs. Idq PAE (%) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 4 3 2 Power Compression @ Pout(dBm), GAIN(dB), PAE(%) 4 12 16 2 GAIN Pout PAE Idd V 7 7 6 6 4 4 Idd (ma) PAE (%) 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA Power Compression @ GHz Pout(dBm), GAIN(dB), PAE(%) 4 3 2 4 12 16 2 GAIN Pout PAE Idd ma 7 7 6 6 4 4 Idd (ma) Power Compression @ Pout(dBm), GAIN(dB), PAE(%) 4 3 2 4 12 16 2 7 7 6 6 4 4 Idd (ma) Power Dissipation @ C POWER DISSIPATION (W). 9. Max. Pdiss 9. 7. 7 6. 6. 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 GAIN Pout PAE Idd GHz For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D 6
v3.41 Gain & Power vs. Vdd @ 4 Gain & Power vs. Vdd @ GHz 4 GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 3 2 11 12 13 14 Vdd (V) GAIN P1dB Psat Gain & Power vs. Vdd @ GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 4 3 2 11 12 13 14 Vdd (V) GAIN P1dB Psat GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 3 2 11 12 13 14 Vdd (V) GAIN P1dB Psat Gain & Power vs. Idq @ GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 4 3 2 3 4 4 Idq (ma) GAIN P1dB Psat Gain & Power vs. Idq @ GHz 4 Gain & Power vs. Idq @ 4 GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 3 2 GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), Psat (dbm) 3 2 3 4 4 Idq (ma) 3 4 4 Idq (ma) GAIN P1dB Psat GAIN P1dB Psat 7 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Low Frequency OIP3 vs. Temperature @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm OIP3 vs. Temperature @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP3 (dbm) 4 2.2.4.6. 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1. 2 + C + C -4 C OIP3 vs. Vdd @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP3 (dbm) 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V IP3 (dbm) 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C OIP3 vs. Idq @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP3 (dbm) 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma Output IM3 @ Vdd = + IM3 (dbc) 9 7 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Output IM3 @ Vdd = + IM3 (dbc) 9 7 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 GHz GHz For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Output IM3 @ Vdd = + 9 Output IM3 @ Vdd = + 9 IM3 (dbc) Output IM3 @ Vdd = +V IM3 (dbc) 7 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 9 7 6 4 2 GHz 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 GHz IM3 (dbc) SECOND HARMONICS (dbc) 7 6 4 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 4 2 GHz Second Harmonics vs. Temperature @ Pout = +1dBm 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C Second Harmonics vs. Vdd @ Pout = +1dBm SECOND HARMONICS (dbc) 4 4 3 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 V Second Harmonics vs. Pout SECOND HARMONIC (dbc) 4 2 4 12 16 2 + dbm +12 dbm +14 dbm FREQUENCY(GHz) +16 dbm +1 dbm +2 dbm +22 dbm + dbm 9 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 OIP2 vs. Temperature @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP2 (dbm) 4 4 3 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 + C + C -4 C OIP2 vs. Idq @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP2 (dbm) 4 4 3 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 ma 3mA 4mA 4mA ma OIP2 vs. Vdd @ Pout/Tone = +1dBm IP2 (dbm) 4 4 3 2 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Igg1 vs. Input Power Igg1 (ma)..6.4.2 -.2 -.4 -.6 -. 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 GHz V Igg2 vs. Input Power Igg2 Igg1 (ma). 12.6.4.2 6 -.2 4 -.4 2 -.6 -. 2 4 6 12 14 16 1 2 22 Idq vs. Vgg1 Representative of a Typical Device Idq (ma) 7 6 4 2 - -1.6-1.4-1.2-1 -. -.6 -.4 Vgg1 (V) GHz For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Absolute Maximum Ratings Reliability Information Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1) Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg2) RF Input Power (RFIN) Continuous Pdiss (T= C) (derate 9.9 mw/ C above C) +16 Vdc -3 to Vdc (Vdd-6V) up to +11. Vdc +27 dbm 9.9 W Output Load VSWR 7:1 Storage Temperature -6 to C Operating Temperature -4 to C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Max Peak Reflow Temperature C Outline Drawing PKG-6 PIN 1 INDICATOR.. SQ 4.9 TOP VIEW. BSC.4.4.3 1.3.6 REF 1. SIDE VIEW.4 1.. MAX.3 NOM COPLANARITY SEATING. PLANE.23 REF Channel Temperature to Maintain 1 Million Hour MTTF Nominal Channel Temperature (T= C, Vdd = V) Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 17 C 3. C 9.1 C/W ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only, functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability....2 17 16 EXPOSED PAD BOTTOM VIEW 3. REF 9 1 DETAIL A (JEDEC 9) PIN 1 INDICATOR AREA OPTIONS (SEE DETAIL A) 3.2 3. SQ 3. FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. 4-19-217-A -Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package, Premolded Cavity [LFCSP_CAV] mm mm and 1.mm Package Height (CG--2) Dimensions shown in millimeters. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating [1] Package Marking RoHS-compliant Low Stress Pre-Molded Plastic NiPdAu MSL3 HMC99A [1] Max peak reflow temperature of C 11 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic 1, 4, 6,, 9, 14, 16, 17, 2, 22,,, Package Bottom GND 2 VGG2 3, 7,, 11, 12, 1, 19, 23,, 27, 2, 31 N/C RFIN 13 VGG1 ACG3 21 RFOUT & Vdd These pins & exposed ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. Gate control 2 for amplifier. External bypass capacitor required per application circuit herein. For nominal bias of V, +9.V should be applied to Vgg2. Refer to application circuit section NOTE for the Vgg2 bias for different Vdd levels. No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. This pin is DC coupled and matched to Ohms. Blocking capacitor is required. Gate control 1 for amplifier. Attach bypass capacitor per application circuit herein. Please follow MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure application note. Low Frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor per application circuit herein. RF output for amplifier. Connect DC bias (Vdd) network to provide drain current (Idd). See application circuit herein. 29 ACG2 ACG1 Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor per application circuit herein For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D 12
v3.41 Evaluation PCB Evaluation Order Information Item Contents Part Number Evaluation PCB Only Evaluation PCB EV1HMC99APM [1] [1] Reference this number when ordering Evaluation PCB Only List of Materials for Evaluation Board EV1HMC99APM Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount K Connector J3, J4 DC Pins Connector C1, C4 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C2, C3 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C - C C9 - C11 R1 U1 PCB [1].1uF Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 4.7 uf Capacitor, Tantalum. Ohm Resistor, 42 Pkg. 6-1711- Evaluation PCB. [1] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 43 or Arlon FR The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of vias should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes, including the grounds directly beneath the ground paddle, to provide for adequate electrical and thermal conduction. Use of a heatsink on the bottom side of the PCB is recommended. 13 For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D
v3.41 Application Circuit NOTE 1: Drain Bias (Vdd) must be applied through a broadband bias tee or external bias network. NOTE 2. External DC block required at RF input. NOTE 3: Optional capacitors to be used if part is to be operated below 2MHz. NOTE 4: External capacitors required to maintain nominal gain at low frequency band. NOTE : Refer to table below for the recommended Vgg2 bias for different Vdd supply voltage. Vdd (V) Vgg2 (V) 11 7 12 7.6 13.2 14.9 9. For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 96, Norwood, MA 2-96 Phone: 71-9-47 Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1--ANALOG-D 14