Mimix Broadband's three stage 27.0-33.0 GHz GaAs MMIC

power amplifier has a small signal gain of 21.0 dB with +35

dBm saturated output power. The device also includes

Lange couplers to achieve good input/output return loss.

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.

27.0-33.0 GHz GaAs MMIC

Power Amplifier

Ka-Band 4 W Power Amplifier

Balanced Design Provides Good Input/Output Match

21.0 dB Small Signal Gain

+35.0 dBm Saturated Output Power

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

100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883

Method 2010

Features

General Description

Parameter

Frequency Range (f )

Input Return Loss (S11)

Output Return Loss (S22)

Small Signal Gain (S21)

Gain Flatness ( S21)

Reverse Isolation (S12)

Saturated Output Power (Psat)

Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3)

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

Min.

27.0

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-1.0

-

-

-

Typ.

-

20.0

20.0

21.0

+/-1.0

50.0

+35.0

+5.0

-0.7

250

625

1185

Max.

33.0

-

-

-

-

-

-

+6.0

0.0

300

750

1435

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)

+6.5 VDC

325,825,1575 mA

+0.3 VDC

TBD

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MTTF Table

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.

1

2

(2) Measured using constant current.

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.

©2007 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.

March 2007 - Rev 27-Mar-07

P1027-BD

XP1027-BD