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App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the bonding diagram, this device operates using a self-biased architecture and only requires one drain

bias. Bias is nominally Vd1,2=8V, I

are 15, 20 and 32 Ohms. The three resistors on the output stage are 15, 20 and 32 Ohms. One of these must be bonded to ground for each

amplifier stage to achieve performance as shown. Bonding to one of the other resistors or any or all in parallel may allow additional

performance adjustment.

App Note [2] Bias Arrangement - Each DC pad (Vd) needs to have DC bypass capacitance (~100-200 pF) as close to the device as possible.

Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended.

Device Schematic

2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC

Low Noise Amplifier

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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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CMM1110

May 2006 - Rev 01-May-06

Backplate

Temperature

55 deg Celsius

75 deg Celsius

95 deg Celsius

Channel

Temperature

deg Celsius

deg Celsius

deg Celsius

FITs

E+

E+

E+

MTTF Hours

E+

E+

E+

Rth

C/W

C/W

C/W

Bias Conditions: Vd1,2=8.0V, I

These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry.