The HMC592 is ideal for use as a power ampli er for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
• Space
Functional Diagram
Features
Saturated Output Power:
+31 dBm @ 21% PAE
Output IP3: +38 dBm
Gain: 19 dB
DC Supply: +7.0 V @ 750 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Die Size: 2.47 mm x 1.17 mm x 0.1 mm
General Description
The HMC592 is a high dynamic range GaAs PHEMT
MMIC 1 Watt Power Ampli er which operates from
10 to 13 GHz. This ampli er die provides 19 dB of
gain and +31 dBm of saturated power, at 21% PAE
from a +7.0V supply. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and
matched to 50 Ohms for ease of integration into MultiChip-Modules (MCMs). All data is taken with the chip
in a 50 ohm test xture connected via 0.025mm (1
mil) diameter wire bonds of length 0.31mm (12 mils).
For applications which require optimum OIP3, Idd
should be set for 400 mA, to yield +38 dBm OIP3. For
applications which require optimum output P1dB, Idd
should be set for 750 mA, to yield +31 dBm Output
P1dB.
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Electrical Specifications, T
Frequency Range10 - 13GHz
Gain1619dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature0.05dB/ °C
Input Return Loss10dB
Output Return Loss12dB
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)31.2dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current (Idd)750800mA
[1] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd= 750 mA typical.
[2] Measurement taken at 7V @ 400 mA, Pin / Tone = -15 dBm
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[1] Refer to the “Packaging Information” section for die
packaging dimensions.
[2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite
Microwave Corporation.
[1]
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Mounting & Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs MMICs
The die should be attached directly to the ground plane eutectically or with
conductive epoxy (see HMC general Handling, Mounting, Bonding Note).
50 Ohm Microstrip transmission lines on 0.127mm (5 mil) thick alumina
thin lm substrates are recommended for bringing RF to and from the chip
(Figure 1). If 0.254mm (10 mil) thick alumina thin lm substrates must be
used, the die should be raised 0.150mm (6 mils) so that the surface of
the die is coplanar with the surface of the substrate. One way to accomplish this is to attach the 0.102mm (4 mil) thick die to a 0.150mm (6 mil)
thick molybdenum heat spreader (moly-tab) which is then attached to the
ground plane (Figure 2).
Microstrip substrates should be located as close to the die as possible in
order to minimize bond wire length. Typical die-to-substrate spacing is
0.076mm to 0.152 mm (3 to 6 mils).
Handling Precautions
Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage.
Storage: All bare die are placed in either Waf e or Gel based ESD protective containers, and then sealed in an ESD protective bag for shipment.
Once the sealed ESD protective bag has been opened, all die should be
stored in a dry nitrogen environment.
Cleanliness: Handle the chips in a clean environment. DO NOT attempt
to clean the chip using liquid cleaning systems.
Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against > ± 250V
ESD strikes.
Transients: Suppress instrument and bias supply transients while bias is
applied. Use shielded signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pickup.
General Handling: Handle the chip along the edges with a vacuum collet or with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. The
surface of the chip has fragile air bridges and should not be touched with vacuum collet, tweezers, or ngers.
Mounting
The chip is back-metallized and can be die mounted with AuSn eutectic preforms or with electrically conductive epoxy.
The mounting surface should be clean and at.
Eutectic Die Attach: A 80/20 gold tin preform is recommended with a work surface temperature of 255 deg. C and a
tool temperature of 265 deg. C. When hot 90/10 nitrogen/hydrogen gas is applied, tool tip temperature should be 290
deg. C. DO NOT expose the chip to a temperature greater than 320 deg. C for more than 20 seconds. No more than
3 seconds of scrubbing should be required for attachment.
Epoxy Die Attach: Apply a minimum amount of epoxy to the mounting surface so that a thin epoxy llet is observed
around the perimeter of the chip once it is placed into position. Cure epoxy per the manufacturer’s schedule.
Wire Bonding
Ball or wedge bond with 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter pure gold wire. Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage
temperature of 150 deg. C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is
recommended. Use the minimum level of ultrasonic energy to achieve reliable wirebonds. Wirebonds should be
started on the chip and terminated on the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible <0.31mm
(12 mils).
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
Wire Bond
0.076mm
(0.003”)
RF Ground Plane
0.127mm (0.005”) Thick Alumina
Figure 1.
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
0.076mm
(0.003”)
RF Ground Plane
0.150mm (0.005”) Thick
Moly Tab
0.254mm (0.010”) Thick Alumina
Figure 2.
Thin Film Substrate
Wire Bond
Thin Film Substrate
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