Product Datasheet
August 15, 2000
36 - 40 GHz Power Amplifier
TGA1073C-SCC
Key Features and Performance
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0.25um pHEMT Technology
36-40 GHz Frequency Range
26 dBm Nominal Pout @ P1dB, 38GHz
15 dB Nominal Gain
Bias 5-7V @ 240 mA
Chip Dimensions 2.4 mm x 1.45 mm
Primary Applications
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Point-to-Point Radio
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Point-to-Multipoint Radio
The TriQuint TGA1073C-SCC is a two stage PA MMIC
design using TriQuint’s proven 0.25 µm Power pHEMT
process to support a variety of millimeter wave
applications including point-to-point digital radio and
point-to-multipoint systems.
TGA1073C Typical RF Performance (Fixtured)
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The two-stage design consists of two 400 µm input
devices driving four 400 µm output devices.
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The TGA1073C provides 24 dBm of output power at
1dB gain compression and 26 dBm saturated output
power across the 36-40 GHz with a typical small signal
gain of 15 dB.
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The TGA1073C requires a minimum of off-chip
components. Each device is 100% DC and RF tested
on-wafer to ensure performance compliance. The
device is available in chip form.
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Frequency (GHz)
Typical Performance, 36-40 GHz
TGA1073C Typical RF Performance (Fixtured)
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Small Signal Gain
Gain Flatness
SaturatedOutput Power
Output OTOI
IMR3 @SCL = P1dB - 10dB
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Quiescent Current
Unit +5V Supply +6V Supply +7V Supply
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P1dB
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dBpp
dBm
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dBc
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VD = +5V, +6V, +7V
IMR3 @ VD = +6V
dB
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dB
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Frequency (GHz)
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TriQuint Semiconductor Texas : (972)994 8465 Fax (972)994 8504 Web: www.triquint.com