EMP216 Datasheet, PDF (5/5 Pages) Excelics Semiconductor, Inc. – 6 - 18 GHz 2 Watt Power Amplifier MMIC

EMP216
6 - 18 GHz 2 Watt Power Amplifier MMIC
Application Hints
Biasing
The EMP216 requires a negative bias voltage applied to V_GG and positive bias voltage applied to V_DD. Power supplies must be
sequenced to apply V_GG first, then V_DD. When removing power, V_DD must be turned off first, then V_GG. V_GG will draw very little
current under small signal RF conditions, but as output power approaches the 1dB compression point, the V_GG input will draw
current up to several milliamps. The V_GG supply must be capable of both sinking and sourcing this current.
Assembly
Recommended method of die attachment is AuSn eutectic. Wire bonding should be thermocompression bonding with no
ultrasonics.
To obtain full performance, RF input and output bond wires should be as short as possible. Wire length should be 7 mils
maximum, with at least two wires per pad. Mounting the EMP216 on a “ridge” or pedestal is recommended to align the top
surface of the MMIC to the interfacing substrate and minimize bond wire length.
ESD warning
The EMP216 is susceptible to damage from ESD and should only be handled in an ESD safe work station environment.
Military and Hi-Rel screening
Contact factory for military and hi-rel grades.
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