CHX91 RoHS COMPLIANT -GHz Frequency Multiplier GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC Description The CHX91 is a cascadable by frequency multiplier monolithic circuit. It is designed for a wide range of applications, from military to commercial communication systems. The backside of the chip is both RF and DC grounds. This helps simplify the assembly process. The circuit is manufactured with a PM-HEMT process,.µm gate length, via holes through the substrate, air bridges and electron beam gate lithography. X Main Features Broadband performances :Fin 17-GHz dbm output power for +dbm input power DC bias : Vd=3.Volt@Id=mA Chip size : 1.7 x.97 x.1 mm Output power (dbm) Typical measurement 1 1-1 - -3 1 17 1 19 1 3 Input Frequency (GHz) Main Characteristics Tamb. = C Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Fin Input frequency range 17 GHz Fout Output frequency range 3 GHz Pin Input power dbm Pout Output power for +dbm input power 1 dbm ESD Protection : Electrostatic discharge sensitive device. Observe handling precautions! Ref. : DSCHX997- Apr 1/ United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S. Route Départementale - B.P. - 91 Orsay Cedex France Tel. : +33 ()1 9 33 3 - Fax : +33 ()1 9 33 3 9
CHX91 -GHz Frequency Multiplier Electrical Characteristics Tamb = + C, Vdd = 3.V Vg1 = -.9V Vg tuned for Id=mA ( # -.V ) Pin = +dbm Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Fin Input frequency range 17 GHz Fout Output frequency range 3 GHz Pin Input power 1 dbm Pout Output power for +dbm input power 1 dbm Is/Fo Fin rejection at the output ( 17 < Fin < GHz) dbc VSWRin Input VSWR.:1 VSWRout Output VSWR.:1 Id Bias current with RF, Pin=+dBm 7 ma Absolute Maximum Ratings Tamb = + C Symbol Parameter Values Unit Vd Drain bias voltage V Id Drain bias current ma Vg Gate bias voltage - to +. V Pin Input Power 17 dbm Ta Operating temperature range - to + C Tstg Storage temperature range to +1 C (1) Operation of device above anyone of these parameters may cause permanent damage. Ref. : DSCHX997- Apr / Route Départementale, B.P. - 91 ORSAY Cedex - FRANCE Tel.: +33 ()1 9 33 3 - Fax : +33 ()1 9 33 3 9
-GHz Frequency Multiplier CHX91 Typical on jig Measurements Bias conditions : vd = 3.V, Vg1 = -.9V, Vg tuned for Id = ma ( # -.V ) 1 Pout = f(fin) for Pin=dBm Output power (dbm) 1-1 - -3 1 13 11 1 9 7 3 1 1 17 1 19 1 3 Input Frequency (GHz) Pout =F(Pin) temperature dependance for Fin=GHz Fout=XFin (- C) Fout=XFin (+ C) Fout=XFin ( C) Fout=Fin (- C) Fout=Fin ( C Fout=Fin (+ C) 7 9 1 11 13 1 1 17 Pin (dbm) -1 - -3-3 - 1 Pout = f(vd) for Pin = dbm Fin = GHz Vg tuned for Id = ma ( # -.V ).... 3 3. 3. 3. 3. Vd (V) Pout ( *Fin ) Pout ( Fin ) Ref. : DSCHX997- Apr 3/ -1 - -3-3 Pout = f(vg) for Pin = dbm, Fin = GHz & Vd = 3,V 1 - - 1 1-1 - - -3 - -3-1. -1. -1. -1 -. -. -. -. Vg (V) Route Départementale, B.P. - 91 ORSAY Cedex - FRANCE Tel.: +33 ()1 9 33 3 - Fax : +33 ()1 9 33 3 9
CHX91 -GHz Frequency Multiplier Chip Assembly and Mechanical Data Vd = 3.V Vg1 = -.9V Vg tuned for Id = ma ( # -.V ) To Vg1 DC Gate supply feed To Vg DC Gate supply feed 1pF 1pF 1pF To Vd DC Drain supply feed IN x OUT Note : Supply feed should be capacitively bypassed. µm diameter gold wire is to be prefered. Pad Size : 1 x 1µm 17 +/- 3 9 7 17 1 97 +/- 3 1 1 Bonding pad positions. ( Chip thickness : 1µm. All dimensions are in micrometers ) Ref. : DSCHX997- Apr / Route Départementale, B.P. - 91 ORSAY Cedex - FRANCE Tel.: +33 ()1 9 33 3 - Fax : +33 ()1 9 33 3 9
-GHz Frequency Multiplier CHX91 Ordering Information Chip form : CHX91-99F/ Information furnished is believed to be accurate and reliable. However United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S. assumes no responsability for the consequences of use of such information nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S.. Specifications mentioned in this publication are subject to change without notice. This publication supersedes and replaces all information previously supplied. United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S. products are not authorised for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without express written approval from United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S. Ref. : DSCHX997- Apr / Route Départementale, B.P. - 91 ORSAY Cedex - FRANCE Tel.: +33 ()1 9 33 3 - Fax : +33 ()1 9 33 3 9