CMM0016-BD_08 Datasheet, PDF (5/6 Pages) Mimix Broadband – 2.0-22.0 GHz GaAs MMIC Power Amplifier

2.0-22.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Power Amplifier
March 2008 - Rev 04-Mar-08
CMM0016-BD
App Note [1] Biasing - As shown in the bonding diagram, this device operates using a self-biased architecture and only requires one drain
bias. Bias is nominally Vd=12V, Id=690 mA. For additional assistance in setting current via source resistor, see source resistance table below.
App Note [2] Bias Arrangement - Each DC pad (Vd) needs to have DC bypass capacitance (~100-200 pF) as close to the device as possible.
Additional DC bypass capacitance (~0.01 uF) is also recommended. Additionally, to achieve the required broadband decoupling network a
high-Q Drain bias inductor with high-Q bypass capacitor is needed. The proper network is necessary in order to bring Drain bias into the
device with minimal impact on RF performance.The high-Q inductor is typically an air coil that can be purchased from an air coil
manufacturer (Microwave Components or Piconics for example). The air coil needs to have minimum current handling capability, thus
planned operating current needs to be defined and considered before defining actual air coil to be used. Mimix recommends 1.4 mil
diameter gold wire and 4 turns as a starting point and may need to be optimized based on the actual application. Self-resonance of the bias
inductor causes degradation in performance at both the low and high ends of the band.The self resonance is sensitive to spacing between
turns and number of turns used. For example, the more turns in the Drain bias inductor the lower the self-resonant frequency of the inductor
creating high end RF performance degradation.The opposite is true for a smaller number of turns.
CMM0016 - Source Resistance Table
Left
6
Center Corner
1.5
12
Net R
0
0
0
Infinity
0
0
1
12.00
1
0
0
6.00
1
0
1
4.00
0
1
0
1.50
0
1
1
1.33
1
1
0
1.20
1
1
1
1.09
MTTF Graphs
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from the fabricating foundry.
1.0E+07
CMM0016-BD Vd=12.0 V, Id=690 mA
1.00E+03
CMM0016-BD Vd=12.0 V, Id=690 mA
1.0E+06
1.0E+05
1.0E+04
1.00E+02
1.00E+01
1.0E+03
40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85
Backplate Temperature (deg C)
1.00E+00
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
Baseplate Temperature (deg C)
CMM0016-BD Vd=12.0 V, Id=690 mA
200
195
190
185
180
175
170
165
160
155
150
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
Backplate Temperature (deg C)
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