17.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Transmitter
May 2007 - Rev 02-May-07
U1000-BD
Features
Chip Device Layout
Fundamental Transmitter
Low DC Power Consumption
Optional Power Bias Configuration
0.0 dB Conversion Gain
+12.0 dBm Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
100% On-Wafer RF and DC Testing
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s 17.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC transmitter
has a small signal conversion gain of 0.0 dB with a third
order intercept of +12.0 dBm across the band.The device is
a single fundamental mixer followed by a single stage
amplifier.This MMIC uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.15 µm GaAs
PHEMT device model technology, and is based upon
electron beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and
uniformity.The chip has surface passivation to protect and
provide a rugged part with backside via holes and gold
metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or eutectic
solder die attach process.This device is well suited for
Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and
VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd)
+6.0 VDC
Supply Current (Id)
50 mA
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (IF Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+0.3 VDC
+10 dBm
-65 to +165 OC
3
-55 to MTTF Table
3
MTTF Table
(3) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
Electrical Characteristics (AmbientTemperatureT = 25 oC)
Parameter
Frequency Range (RF) Upper Side Band
Frequency Range (RF) Lower Side Band
Frequency Range (LO)
Frequency Range (IF)
Output Return Loss RF (S22)
Input Return Loss LO (S11)
Small Signal Conversion Gain IF/RF (S21)
LO Input Drive (PLO)
Isolation LO/RF
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dBm
dBm
VDC
VDC
mA
Min.
17.0
17.0
15.0
DC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Typ.
-
-
-
-
7.0
8.0
0.0
+12.0
10.0
+2.0
+12.0
+3.0
-0.5
23
Max.
27.0
27.0
29.0
2.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,2
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
1,2
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
-
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Supply Current (Id) (Vd=3.0V,Vg=-0.5V Typical)
-
-1.0
-
+5.5
0.0
46
(1) Optional power bias Vd=5.5V, Id=45mA will typically yield improved P1dB.
(2) Measured using constant current.
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