27–31 GHz GaAs MMIC
Driver Amplifier
AA028P2-00
Features
Chip Outline
I Single Bias Supply Operation (6 V)
I 14 dB Typical Small Signal Gain
1.380
I 16 dBm Typical P
Output Power
1 dB
at 28 GHz
I 0.25 µm Ti/Pd/Au Gates
0.617
I 100% On-Wafer RF and DC Testing
I 100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
MT 2010
0.000
Description
Dimensions indicated in mm.
All DC (V) pads are 0.1 x 0.1 mm and RF In, Out pads are 0.07 mm wide.
Chip thickness = 0.1 mm.
Alpha’s two-stage reactively-matched 27–31 GHz GaAs
MMIC driver amplifier has typical small signal gain of
14 dB with a typical P
of 16 dBm at 28 GHz.The chip
1 dB
uses Alpha’s proven 0.25 µm MESFET technology, and
is based upon MBE layers and electron beam lithography
for the highest uniformity and repeatability. The FETs
employ surface passivation to ensure a rugged, reliable
part with through-substrate via holes and gold-based
backside metallization to facilitate a conductive epoxy die
attach process. All chips are screened for gain, output
power and S-parameters prior to shipment for guaranteed
performance. Designed for 27–31 GHz LMDS and digital
radio bands.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Characteristic
Value
Operating Temperature (T )
-55°C to +90°C
-65°C to +150°C
C
Storage Temperature (T
)
ST
Bias Voltage (V )
7 V
D
DC
Power In (P )
16 dBm
IN
Junction Temperature (T )
175°C
J
Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VDS = 6 V)
2
Parameter
Condition
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
mA
Drain Current
I
DS
80
14
110
Small Signal Gain
F = 27–31 GHz
F = 27–31 GHz
F = 27–31 GHz
F = 28 GHz
G
12
dB
Input Return Loss
RL
-11
-12
16
-6
-6
dB
I
Output Return Loss
RL
dB
O
Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression
Saturated Output Power
P
1 dB
13
14
dBm
dBm
°C/W
F = 28 GHz
P
SAT
17
1
Thermal Resistance
Θ
JC
198
1. Calculated value based on measurement of discrete FET.
2.Typical represents the median parameter value across the specified
frequency range for the median chip.
Alpha Industries, Inc. [781] 935-5150 • Fax [617] 824-4579 • Email sales@alphaind.com • www.alphaind.com
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Specifications subject to change without notice. 12/99A