2.0-9.0 GHz
GaAs MMIC Amplifier
February 2008 - Rev 03-Feb-08
CMM-9-BD
Chip Diagram
Features
Wide Bandwidth
13 dB Typical Gain
Small Size: 39x35 mils
Directly Cascadable
Self-Biased
Single Power Supply
General Description
Mimix Broadband's CMM-9 is a 2 to 9 GHz GaAs MMIC
amplifier. It is a two-stage feedback design which provides
high gain and good power from a single power supply.
Applications include oscillator buffers, RF and IF gain blocks
and driver amplifiers.
The CMM-9 is a very small chip which provides 13 dB of gain
and 17 dBm of power from a 6 volt supply. The chip is
directly cascadable with no additional components. The
circuit’s self-biasing feature provides excellent performance
from a 5 to 7 volt supply. Care must be taken to isolate the
input from the external DC voltages.
Mimix MMICs are fabricated on ion-implanted GaAs material
with gold-based metalization. The FET gates are sub-half
micron, tee cross-section construction. Air bridges are used
for top level interconnection. Silicon nitride serves as
capacitor dielectric and surface passivation. Mesa resistors
are used for feedback and bias function.
The CMM-9 is available in chip form. It can be screened to
meet commercial, military Hi-Rel or space grade reliability
requirements. Custom wafer qualification for special
electrical and/or reliability requirements is also available.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Voltage
Continuous Power Dissipation
Channel Temperature
Storage Temperature
Mounting Temperature
Input Power
JC
8V
1.25 W
+175 ºC
-65 to +175
º
C
+320 ºC
+20 dBm
80 ºC/W
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Mimix Broadband, Inc.
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