MAAPSM0012_V2P
Features
Heat Sink on Base
High Saturated Output Power: +30.5 dBm
Typical
50 Ohm Input / Output Broadband Matched
5 mm FQFP-N 20-Lead Package
Description
The MAAPSM0012 is a four stage MMIC
power amplifier mounted in a standard outline,
20-pin, 5-mm FQFP-N plastic package,
designed ideally for Ku-Band VSAT
applications. The MAAPSS0012 has fully
matched 50-ohm input and output, eliminating
the need for external RF tuning components.
This product can be used as either a driver or
an output stage amplifier.
M/A-COM fabricates the MAAPSS0012 using
a self-aligned MSAG MESFET process to
realize high power efficiency and small size.
The process features full passivation for high
performance and reliability.
MAAPSM0012
Functional Schematic
1-Watt Power Amplifier
14.0- 14.5 GHz
V1P.0
MAAPSM0012
Ordering Information
Part Number
Package
MAAPSM0012
5 mm FQFP-N 20 Lead
MAAPSM0012TR
7-inch, 1000-piece reel
MAAPSM0012SMB Sample Test Board
(Includes 5 Samples)
Preliminary
Electrical Specifications:
T
C
= 35C, V
DD
= 8.0 V, I
DQ
= 0.350 A (unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Frequency
GHz
14.0
14.5
Input VSWR
1.7:1
Output VSWR
1.4:1
Gain Flatness
dB
0.7
Saturated Power, Pin = 9 dBm
dBm
30.5
Drain Current @ P
SAT
A
0.550
Gate Current @ P
SAT
mA
3
Gate Voltage @ Idq
V
-2.1
Thermal Resistance
C/W
19
Linear Gain
dB
25.5
P1dB, Pin = 4 dBm
dBm
29.5
IP3 (Note 1)
dBm
38
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF IN
RF IN
RF OUT
RF OUT
VGG
VDD
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
RF IN
RF IN
RF OUT
RF OUT
VGG
VDD
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or information contained herein without notice.
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1. IP3 is measured with two +19 dBm output tones @ 10 MHz spacing.
1-Watt Power Amplifier, 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
MAAPSM0012
V1P.0
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300
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Pin Configuration
PIN No.
PIN Name
Description
1
N/C
No Connect
2
RF IN
RF Input
3
RF IN
RF Input
4
N/C
No Connect
5
N/C
No Connect
6
VGG
Gate Supply
7
N/C
No Connect
8
N/C
No Connect
9
N/C
No Connect
10
N/C
No Connect
11
N/C
No Connect
12
N/C
No Connect
13
RF OUT
RF Output
14
RF OUT
RF Output
15
N/C
No Connect
16
N/C
No Connect
17
N/C
No Connect
18
VDD
Drain Supply
19
N/C
No Connect
20
N/C
No Connect
Base
GND
Package Ground
Operating The MAAPSM00012
The MAAPSM0012 is static sensitive. Please handle
with care. To operate the device, follow these steps.
1. Apply -2.5 Volts to V
GG
.
2. Ramp V
DD
to +8V.
3. Adjust V
GG
to set typical drain current (0.350A).
4. Apply RF.
5. Power down sequence in reverse. Turn gate
voltage off last.
Parameter
Absolute Maximum
DC Drain Supply Voltage
+10 volts
DC Gate Supply Voltage
-3 volts
Case Temperature
(See Page 3, Note 8)
-40 C to +85 C
Channel Temperature
+150 C
Storage Temperature
-40 C to +150 C
Input Power
15 dBm
2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may
cause permanent damage.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
2
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to the MAAPSM0012:
Static Sensitivity
Gallium arsenide integrated circuits are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
can be damaged by static electricity. Use proper
ESD precautions when handling these devices.
1-Watt Power Amplifier, 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
MAAPSM0012
V1P.0
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300
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Notes on board design:
1.
A low loss dielectric material such as Rogers 4350, e
r
= 3.48,is recommended for this application.
2.
A substrate thickness of 10 mils (0.254 mm) maximum is recommended to minimize thermal
resistance and ground impedances.
3.
RF transmission line impedance must be 50 ohms (w = 21.5 mils (0.546 mm) for t = 10 mils
(0.254 mm), Rogers 4350).
4.
The board must provide low thermal resistance from package base to heat sink to accommodate
the 3 W typical power dissipation.
5.
Metal foil thickness is critical to thermal resistance. The recommended metalization is 2 oz (70 mm
minimum thickness).
6.
The application board is configured with 16 vias, each 12 mil (0.3048 mm) in diameter beneath the
package base. Conductive via fill material is recommended to minimize thermal resistance and to
prevent solder from wicking into vias.
7.
The exposed package pad must be soldered to the board.
8.
Case temperature is measured near the amplifier, on the top circuit board metal, at the location of
the board screw.
9.
Placement of by-pass capacitors is not critical. The application board is provided with one 10-
microfarad Tantalum capacitor, a 0.1- and 0.047- microfarad multi-layer ceramic chip capacitor on
each drain/gate bias line.
Application Information
Evaluation Test
Measure Tcase with
thermo-couple at this
location. (note 8)
1-Watt Power Amplifier, 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
MAAPSM0012
V1P.0
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300
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S22 vs. Frequency
S11 vs. Frequency
S21 vs. Frequency
S21 vs. Frequency, 12 to 16
Linear Gain vs. Frequency
P
SAT
vs. Frequency
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
Frequency (GHz)
Tcase = 35C
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
Frequency (GHz)
Tcase = 35C
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
Frequency (GHz)
Tcase = 35C
Pin = 0 dBm
Vdd 8V
Idq = 0.350 A
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
16.0
Frequency (GHz)
Tcase = 35C
Pin = 0 dBm
Vdd =8V
Idq = 0.350 A
29.0
29.5
30.0
30.5
31.0
31.5
32.0
13.9
14.0
14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
Frequency (GHz)
-40C
25C
85C
Vdd = 8V
Idq = 0.350 A
Pin = 9 dBm
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
13.7
14.0
14.2
14.5
14.7
Frequency (GHz)
-40C
25C
85C
Vdd = 8V
Idq = 0.350 A
Pin = 0 dBm
1-Watt Power Amplifier, 14.0 - 14.5 GHz
MAAPSM0012
V1P.0
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s)
or information contained herein without notice.
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
North America: Tel. (800) 366-2266
Asia/Pacific: Tel. +81-44-844-8296, Fax +81-44-844-8298
Europe: Tel. +44 (1908) 574 200, Fax +44 (1908) 574 300
5
14
18
22
26
30
34
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
-2.6
-2.4
-2.2
-2.0
-1.8
Gate Voltage (VDC)
Idq
Pin = - 1 dBm
Pin = 9 dBm
Vdd = 8 V
P
OUT
, Idq vs. Vgate @ 14.25 GHz
P
OUT
, Gain vs. Pin @ 14.25 GHz
P
OUT
vs. Frequency vs. Pin
PAE vs. Frequency
P
OUT
vs. V
DD
P
OUT
vs. P
IN
vs. Temperature
12
16
20
24
28
32
13.8
14.0
14.2
14.4
14.6
14.8
Frequency (GHz)
Pin = - 10 dBm
Pin = 1 dBm
Pin = 4 dbm
Pin = 7 dBm
Pin = 10 dbm
Tcase = 35C
10
15
20
25
30
35
-9
-6
-3
0
3
6
9
Pin (dBm)
-40C
25C
85C
Vdd = 8V
Idq =0.350 A
F = 14.25 GHz
28.0
29.0
30.0
31.0
32.0
33.0
34.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
Vdd (VDC)
Vgg = - 2.10 V
Pin = 9 dBm
Fo = 14.25 GHz
Tcase = 35C
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
13.5
14.0
14.5
15.0
15.5
Frequency (GHz)
Pin = 1dBm
Pin = 4 dBm
Pin = 9 dBm
Tcase = 35C
10
15
20
25
30
35
-8
-4
0
4
8
Pin (dBm)
Pout
Gain
Tcase =35C
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