ALPHA AA031P1-A2 Datasheet

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Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A

28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier

Features

■ Surface Mount Package

■ 17 dB Typical Gain

■ 16 dBm Typical P

1 dB

Output Power

■ Single Voltage Operation

■ 100% RF and DC Testing

AA031P1-A2

Patent Pending

Description

The AA031P1-A2 is a broadband millimeterwave driver
amplifier in a rugged surface mount package which is
compatible with high volume solder installation. The
amplifier is designed for use in millimeterwave
communication and sensor systems as a gain stage in the
receiver, transmitter, or LO chain when high gain and
linearity are required. The robust ceramic surface mount
package provides excellent electrical performance and a
high degree of environmental protection for long-term
reliability. A single supply voltage simplifies bias
requirements. All amplifiers are screened at the operating
frequencies prior to shipment for guaranteed
performance. Amplifier is targeted for high volume
millimeterwave applications such as satellite and wireless
point-to-point and point-to-multipoint systems.

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Bandwidth BW 28 32 GHz

Small Signal Gain G1417 dB

Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression P

1 dB

13 16 dBm

Input Return Loss RL

I

9dB

Output Return Loss RL

O

12 dB

Temperature Coefficient of Gain dG/dT -0.03 dB/C

Drain Current I

D

145 200 mA

Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD= 5.5 V)

Pin Out

AA031P1-A2

YYWW

LO In RF Out

Orientation

Indicated by

Missing

Castellations

V

D

N/C N/C

N/C N/C N/C

28–32 GHz Surface Mount Driver Amplifier AA031P1-A2

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Specifications subject to change without notice. 3/01A

Characteristic Value

Operating Temperature (TC) -55°C to +90°C

Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +150°C

Bias Voltage (VD)7 V

DC

Power In (PIN) 13 dBm

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Frequency (GHz)

Gain vs. Frequency

Gain (dB)

0

10

20

30

20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34

-55˚C

+85˚C

+25˚C

Input Power @ 28 GHz (dBm)

Power Sweep

Output Power (dBm), Gain (dB)

10

12

14

16

18

20

-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4

Gain

P

1 dB

= 16.5 dBm

Output Power @ 28 GHz

Frequency (GHz)

Return Loss vs. Frequency

Return Loss (dB)

-20

-15

-10

-5

0

20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34

S

11

S

22

Typical Performance Data (VD= 5.5 V)

Outline

0.241

(6.12 mm)

0.040

(1.02 mm)

0.016

(0.41 mm)

0.194

(4.93 mm)

0.056

(1.42 mm)

0.204

(5.18 mm)

0.251

(6.38 mm)

2X 0.044

(1.12 mm)

8X 0.020

(0.51 mm)

2X 0.129

(3.28 mm)

C

L

2X 0.064

(1.63 mm)

2X 0.043

(1.09 mm)

2X 0.085

(2.16 mm)

C

L