ALPHA AA038N1-99 Datasheet

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Specifications subject to change without notice. 10/99A

26–41 GHz Low Noise Amplifier

Features

■ 3.8 dB Noise Figure

■ 18 dB Gain

■ +5 dBm Output Power

■ Rugged, Reliable Package

■ Single Voltage Operation

■ 100% RF and DC Testing

Block Diagram

AA038N1-99

Description

The AA038N1-99 is a broadband millimeterwave amplifier
in a rugged package.The amplifier is designed for use in
millimeterwave communication and sensor systems as the
receiver front-end or transmitter gain stage when high
gain, wide dynamic range, and low noise figure are
required. The robust ceramic and metal package provides
excellent electrical performance, excellent thermal
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
millimeterwave point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
wireless communications systems.

0.057

(1.45 mm)

0.011

(0.28 mm)

0.022

(0.56 mm)

0.090

(2.29 mm)

0.028

(0.71 mm)

0.180

(4.57 mm)

0.225

(5.72 mm)

0.295 (7.49 mm)

0.008

(0.20 mm)

PIN 1

INDICATOR

AA038N1-99

YYWW

LNA

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Drain Current 1 I

D1

27 mA

Drain Current 2 I

D2

1mA

Total Drain Current ID1+ I

D2

28 36.5 mA

DC

Low Band High Band

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Bandwidth BW 26 24–36 36 36 36–42 41 GHz

Small Signal Gain G 16 22 14 18 dB

Noise Figure NF 3.8 4.5 3.8 4.2 dB

Input Return Loss RL

I

11 9 dB

Output Return Loss RL

O

15 10 dB

Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression P

1 dB

4 6 3 5 dBm

Temperature Coefficient of Gain dG/dT -0.024 -0.024 dB/C

RF

Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD1= VD2= +5.5 V)

26–41 GHz Low Noise Amplifier AA038N1-99

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Specifications subject to change without notice. 10/99A

Frequency (GHz)

Gain vs. Frequency

Gain (dB)

0

10

20

30

10 20 30 40 50

-55˚C

90˚C

25˚C

Frequency (GHz)

Noise Figure vs. Frequency

2

1

3

4

5

6

20 25 30 35 40

NF (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

Return Loss vs. Frequency

-30

-20

-10

0

Return Loss (dB)

S

22

S

11

10 20 30 40 50

Typical Performance Data

Pin Out

RF In

PIN 1

INDICATOR

V

D2

N/C

V

D1

N/C

RF Out

Characteristic Value

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

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

Bias Voltage (VD1)6 V

DC

Bias Voltage (VD2)6 V

DC

Power In (PIN) 13 dBm

Absolute Maximum Ratings