Mimix Broadband’s three stage 17.0-24.0 GHz GaAs

MMIC buffer amplifier has a small signal gain of 18.0

dB with a +27.0 dBm P1dB output compression point

across much of the band. The device also includes an

on-chip temperature compensated output power

detector. 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.

17.0-24.0 GHz GaAs MMIC

Power Amplifier

Excellent Transmit Output Stage

Temperature Compensated Output Detector

18.0 dB Small Signal Gain

+27.0 dBm P1dB Compression Point

100% On-Wafer RF, DC and Output Power Testing

100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883

Method 2010

Features

General Description

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Supply Voltage (Vd)

Supply Current (Id1,2,3)

Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)

Input Power (Pin)

Storage Temperature (Tstg)

Operating Temperature (Ta)

Channel Temperature (Tch)

+6.0 VDC

145, 290, 580 mA

+0.3 VDC

+19.0 dBm

Chip Device Layout

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(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is

recommended to keep channel temperature as low as

possible for maximum life.

Parameter

Frequency Range (f )

Input Return Loss (S11)

Output Return Loss (S22)

Small Signal Gain (S21)

Gain Flatness ( S21)

Reverse Isolation (S12)

Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)

Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3) (Vdet)

Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)

Supply Current (Id1) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.7V Typical)

Supply Current (Id2) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.7V Typical)

Supply Current (Id3) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.7V Typical)

Units

GHz

dB

dB

dB

dB

dB

dBm

VDC

VDC

mA

mA

mA

VDC

Min.

17.0

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-1.0

-

-

-

-

Typ.

-

9.0

10.0

18.0

+/-1.0

45.0

+27.0

+5.0

-0.7

100

200

400

0.38

Max.

24.0

-

-

-

-

-

-

+5.5

0.0

120

240

480

-

(2) Measured using constant current.

(3) Measured with Vd4=5.0V

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Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099

Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com

Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.

©2006 Mimix Broadband, Inc.

Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept

their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.

July 2006 - Rev 30-Jul-06

P1019-BD