17.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Transmitter
May 2005 - Rev 13-May-05
U1000
Chip Device Layout
Features
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)
Supply Current (Id)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (IF Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+6.0 VDC
50 mA
+0.3 VDC
+10 dBm
-65 to +165
O
C
-55 to MTTF Table
3
MTTF Table
3
(3) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25
o
C)
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 (P
LO
)
Isolation LO/RF
Input Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
1,2
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
1,2
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Supply Current (Id) (Vd=3.0V, Vg=-0.5V Typical)
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dB
dBm
dBm
VDC
VDC
mA
Min.
17.0
17.0
15.0
DC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-1.0
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+5.5
0.0
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(1) Optional power bias Vd=5.5V, Id=45mA will typically yield improved P1dB.
(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.
©2005
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
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