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6 - 18 GHz 2.8 Watt, 24 dB Power Amplifier TGA2501-EPU
Key Features and Performance
34.5 dBm Midband Pout
24 dB Nominal Gain
10 dB Typical Input Return Loss
5 dB Typical Output Return Loss
Bias Conditions: 8V @ 1.2A
0.25 m Ku pHEMT 2MI
Chip dimensions: 4.3 x 2.9 x 0.1 mm
(170 x 115 x 4 mils)
Primary Applications
X-Ku Point-to-Point
ECCM
Preliminary Measured Performance
Bias Conditions: V
D
= 8V I
D
= 1.2A
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
S11,
S22 (dB)
S21
S11
S22
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Frequency (GHz)
Psat (dBm)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
PAE@
Psat (%)
Psat
PAE
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Fixtured Performance
TGA2501-EPU
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
S21 (dB)
-40C
0C
+85C
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Fixtured Performance
TGA2501-EPU
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
5
6
7
8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Frequency (GHz)
S11,S22 (dB)
S11
S22
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2
0
2
4
6
8 10 12 14 16
Pin (dBm)
Pout (dBm)
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
Id (
m
A)
8 GHz
11 GHz
13 GHz
15 GHz
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Fixtured Performance
TGA2501-EPU
32.0
32.5
33.0
33.5
34.0
34.5
35.0
35.5
36.0
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Frequency (GHz)
Pout (dBm)
P2dB
Psat
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Frequency (GHz)
PAE (%)
P2dB
Psat
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TGA2501-EPU
Fixtured Performance
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Frequency (GHz)
TOI (dBm)
-40
-38
-36
-34
-32
-30
-28
-26
-24
-22
-20
-18
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Pout / Tone (dBm)
IMD3 (dBm)
8 GHz
11 GHz
13 GHz
15 GHz
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TGA2501-EPU
TABLE I
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Symbol
Parameter 5/
Value
Notes
V
+
Positive Supply Voltage
9 V
4/
V
-
Negative Supply Voltage Range
-5 V to 0 V
I
+
Positive Supply Current (Quiescent)
2.0 A
4/
| I
G
|
Gate Supply Current
52 mA
6/
P
IN
Input Continuous Wave Power
26 dBm
4/
P
D
Power Dissipation
14.4 W
3/ 4/
T
CH
Operating Channel Temperature
150
0
C
1/ 2/
T
M
Mounting Temperature
(30 Seconds)
320
0
C
T
STG
Storage Temperature
-65 to 150
0
C
1/ These ratings apply to each individual FET.
2/
Junction operating temperature will directly affect the device median time to
failure (T
M
). For maximum life, it is recommended that junction temperatures be
maintained at the lowest possible levels.
3/ When operated at this bias condition with a base plate temperature of 70
0
C, the
median life is reduced from 1.6E+6 to 5.4E+4 hours.
4/ Combinations of supply voltage, supply current, input power, and output power
shall not exceed P
D
.
5/ These ratings represent the maximum operable values for this device.
6/
This current can be doubled by applying gate bias to both gate pads.
TABLE II
THERMAL INFORMATION
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITION
T
CH
(
C)
R
qjc
(
C/W)
MTTF
(HRS)
R
qjc
Thermal Resistance
(Channel to Backside)
V
D
= 8 V
I
D
= 1.2 A
P
DIS
= 9.6 W
144.56
7.77
1.6E+6
Note: Assumes eutectic attach using 1.5mil 80/20 AuSn mounted to a 20mil CuMo carrier at 70
C
baseplate temperature. Worst case condition with no RF applied, 100% of DC power is
dissipated.
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TGA2501-EPU
TABLE III
DC PROBE TEST
(TA = 25
C, nominal)
LIMITS
NOTES
SYMBOL
MIN
MAX
UNITS
1/
I
DSS(Q1)
120
564
mA
1/
G
M (Q1)
264
636
mS
1/, 2/
|V
P
|
0.5
1.5
V
1/, 2/
|V
BVGS
|
13
30
V
1/, 2/
|V
BVGD
|
13
30
V
1/ Q1 is a 1200
mm FET
2/ V
P
, V
BVGD
, and V
BVGS
are negative.
TABLE IV
RF CHARACTERIZATION TABLE
(T
A
= 25
C, nominal)
(Vd = 8V, Id = 800mA
5%)
LIMITS
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
TEST
CONDITION
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Gain
Small Signal
Gain
F = 6-18 GHz
24
dB
IRL
Input Return Loss F = 6-18 GHz
10
dB
ORL
Output Return
Loss
F = 6-18 GHz
5
dB
PWR
Output Power @
Pin=+15dBm
F = 6-18 GHz
34
dBm
Note: Table IV Lists the RF Characteristics of typical devices as determined by
fixtured measurements.
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Mechanical Drawing
TGA2501-EPU
GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should
be observed during handling, assembly and test.
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TGA2501-EPU
Chip Assembly & Bonding Diagram
GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should
be observed during handling, assembly and test.
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Alternative Chip Assembly & Bonding Diagram
GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should
be observed during handling, assembly and test.
TGA2501-EPU
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Assembly Process Notes
GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should
be observed during handling, assembly and test.
TGA2501-EPU
Reflow process assembly notes:
Use AuSn (80/20) solder with limited exposure to temperatures at or above 300C.
(30 seconds maximum)
An alloy station or conveyor furnace with reducing atmosphere should be used.
No fluxes should be utilized.
Coefficient of thermal expansion matching is critical for long-term reliability.
Devices must be stored in a dry nitrogen atmosphere.
Component placement and adhesive attachment assembly notes:
Vacuum pencils and/or vacuum collets are the preferred method of pick up.
Air bridges must be avoided during placement.
The force impact is critical during auto placement.
Organic attachment can be used in low-power applications.
Curing should be done in a convection oven; proper exhaust is a safety concern.
Microwave or radiant curing should not be used because of differential heating.
Coefficient of thermal expansion matching is critical.
Interconnect process assembly notes:
Thermosonic ball bonding is the preferred interconnect technique.
Force, time, and ultrasonics are critical parameters.
Aluminum wire should not be used.
Discrete FET devices with small pad sizes should be bonded with 0.0007-inch wire.
Maximum stage temperature is 200C.
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