MAAP-000074-PED000
Amplifier, Power, 8W
2.0-8.0 GHz
Rev —
Preliminary Datasheet
Features
♦ 8 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
♦ Eutectically mounted to Heat Spreader
♦ Next level integration is a Silver Epoxy-Based Process
♦ Variable Drain Voltage (6-10V) Operation
♦ MSAG™ Process
Description
The MAAP-000074-PED000 is a 2-stage 8W power amplifier with on-chip bias net-
works, eutettically mounted on a 10-mil thick Copper Molybdenum (CuMo) pedes-
tal. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output. It can be
used as a power amplifier stage or as a driver stage in high power applications.
Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reliable
GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™)Process, each device is 100% RF
tested at the die-on-pedestal assembly level to ensure performance compliance.
Primary Applications
♦ SatCom
♦ Radio Communications
♦ Radar
M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes,
planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling
power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch
protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of
refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation pre-
vents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging.
♦ Electronic Warfare
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Description
Die
Ceramic Package
Sample Board (Die)
Sample Board (Pkg)
Mechanical Sample (Die)
Part Number
MAAPGM0074-DIE MAAP-000074-PKG001 MAAP-000074-SMB004 MAAP-000074-SMB001 MAAP-000074-MCH000
Electrical Characteristics: TB = 30°C1, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 10V, IDQ = 2.1A2, Pin = 28 dBm, RG=40 Ω
Parameter
Symbol
Typical
2.0-8.0
39
Units
GHz
dBm
dBm
dB
Bandwidth
f
Output Power
POUT
P1dB
1-dB Compression Point
Small Signal Gain
Input VSWR
38
14
G
VSWR
1.7:1
2.2:1
Output VSWR
VSWR
IGG
Gate Current
3.5
mA
Drain Current
2nd Harmonic, 2-4 GHz
3.5
16.5
72
A
IDD
2f
dBc
dBc
2nd Harmonic, 6-8 GHz
2f
1. TB = MMIC Base Temperature
2. Adjust VGG between –2.6 and –1.5V to achieve specified IDQ
.
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