Amplifier, Power, 20W
7.5-10.5 GHz
MAAPGM0079-DIE
Rev A
Preliminary Datasheet
Features
♦ 17 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
♦ 20 Watt Saturated Output Power Level over 8-10 GHz Band
♦ Variable Drain Voltage (8-10V) Operation
♦ MSAG™ Process
♦ Robust Stability
Description
The MAAPGM0079-DIE is a 3 stage 20W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks.
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 on
wafer to ensure performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, pla-
nar 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 met-
als and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen poi-
soning when employed in hermetic packaging.
Primary Applications
♦ SatCom
♦ Commercial Avionics
♦ Radar
Also Available in:
Description
Ceramic Package
Sample Board (Die)
Sample Board (Pkg)
Mechanical Sample (Die)
Part Number
MAAP-000079-PKG001
MAAP-000079-SMB004
MAAP-000079-SMB001
MAAP-000079-MCH000
Electrical Characteristics: TB = 40°C1, Z0 = 50 Ω, VDD = 10V, IDQ = 4A2, Pin = 18 dBm, Rg = 20 Ω
Parameter
Symbol
Typical
7.5-10.5
42
Units
GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
Bandwidth
f
Output Power
POUT
POUT
Output Power, 8-10 GHz
1-dB Compression Point
Small Signal Gain
43
42
P1dB
G
29
Power Added Efficiency
Input VSWR
PAE
30
%
VSWR
2.5:1
2.5:1
Output VSWR
VSWR
IGG
Gate Current
50
mA
Drain Current, under RF Drive
Output Third Order Intercept
6
A
IDD
48
dBm
dBc
TOI
IM3
Output Third Order Intermod,
Pout = 39 dBm (DCL)
18.5
1. TB = MMIC Base Temperature
2. Adjust VGG between –2.6 and –1.5V to achieve specified Idq.
1
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