Datasheet AA032P1-A4 Datasheet (ALPHA)

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29–32 GHz Surface Mount
Medium Power Amplifier

Features

■ Surface Mount Package

■ 11 dB Gain

■ 24 dBm P

1 dB

Output Power

■ 100% DC and RF Testing

AA032P1-A4

Patent Pending

Description

The AA032P1-A4 is a broadband millimeterwave medium
power amplifier in a rugged surface mount package that
is compatible with high-volume solder installation. The
amplifier is designed for use in millimeterwave
communication and sensor systems as an output stage
or driver in the transmit chain or LO chain when high gain
and high linearity is required. The robust ceramic
surface mount package provides excellent electrical
performance and a high degree of environmental
protection for long-term reliability. All amplifiers are
screened at the operating frequencies prior to shipment
for guaranteed performance. Amplifier is targeted for high­volume millimeterwave applications such as point-to-point
and point-to-multipoint wireless communications systems
and satellite communication systems.

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit

Bandwidth BW 29 32 GHz

Small Signal Gain

1

G911 dB

Output Power at 1 dB Gain Compression

2

P

1 dB

23 24 dBm

Input Return Loss

4

RL

I

9dB

Output Return Loss

4

RL

O

7dB

Temperature Coefficient of Gain

4

dG/dT -0.038 dB/C

Drain Current

3

I

D

400 450 mA

Electrical Specifications at 25°C (VD= 6 V, VG= -1 V)

Pin Out

AA032P1-A4

YYWW

RF In RF Out

Orientation

Indicated by

Missing

Castellations

N/CV

G

V

D

N/C N/C N/C

1. Small signal gain over entire bandwidth is measured on 100% of par ts.

2. Output power P

1 dB

is measured at 31 GHz on 100% of parts.

3. Drain current is measured on 100% of parts.

4. Not measured on 100% of parts.

Preliminary

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Characteristic Value

Operating Temperature (TC) -55°C to +85°C

Storage Temperature (TST) -65°C to +125°C

Bias Voltage (VD)7 V

DC

Power In (PIN) 22 dBm

Absolute Maximum Ratings

(dB)

Frequency (GHz)

S-Parameters

-20

-10

0

10

20

25 30 35 40

S

21

S

11

S

22

Output Power (dBm)

Input Power (dBm)

Output Power vs. Input Power

12

15

18

21

24

27

3 6 9 12 15 18

P

1 dB

= 23.0 dBm @ 28 GHz

P

1 dB

= 24.7 dBm @ 30 GHz

P

1 dB

= 23.9 dBm @ 32 GHz

P

1 dB

= 24.3 dBm

@ 31GHz

(dB)

Frequency (GHz)

Gain vs. Temperature

-20

-10

0

10

20

27 29 31 33 35

+85˚C

-55˚C

+25˚C

P

1 dB

(dBm)

Frequency (GHz)

P

1 dB

vs. Frequency

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

29 30 31 32

6.0 V

5.5 V

Typical Performance Data (VD= 6 V, VG= -1 V)

Outline Drawing

YYWW

0.080

(0.20 mm)

0.037

(0.94 mm)

0.040

(1.02 mm)

0.065

(1.65 mm)

0.026

(0.66 mm)

C

L

C

L

0.153

(3.87 mm)

0.145

(3.68 mm)

0.054

(1.37 mm)

0.014

(0.36 mm)

0.056 (1.42 mm)

0.285

(7.24 mm)

0.291 (7.39 mm)

0.275 (6.98 mm)

0.306

(7.77 mm)

0.040 (1.02 mm)

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Typical S-Parameters at 25°C (VD= 6 V, VG= -1 V)

Frequency

S

11

S

21

S

12

S

22

(GHz) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.) Mag. (dB) Ang. (Deg.)

10 -0.5 -94 -35.3 4 -61.1 -114 -0.5 44

12 -0.7 -158 -50.8 -154 -51.1 176 -0.3 0

14 -1.0 111 -56.9 100 -55.0 99 -0.4 -37

16 -1.3 39 -43.2 83 -43.0 84 -0.9 -96

18 -0.8 -36 -40.3 31 -45.1 8 -1.3 -147

20 -0.6 -109 -29.3 17 -39.2 62 -1.1 166

22 -1.0 -165 -15.8 -76 -52.1 41 -2.1 104

24 -2.4 77 -3.6 171 -38.7 -48 -3.3 -3

25 -2.8 -7 1.4 106 -46.4 -65 -3.3 -55

26 -3.1 -75 5.3 43 -39.8 -37 -2.7 -105

27 -3.5 -136 9.8 -24 -32.0 -75 -2.8 -152

28 -6.1 159 12.7 -104 -28.7 -156 -6.7 162

29 -8.7 121 13.1 179 -28.4 132 -17.0 145

30 -7.8 60 12.6 111 -28.0 77 -16.3 -177

31 -5.7 1 12.1 51 -28.6 22 -19.6 177

32 -5.0 -52 11.9 -13 -28.4 -23 -26.1 118

33 -6.6 -86 10.5 -71 -28.9 -66 -14.2 14

34 -7.5 -129 10.3 -124 -27.7 -114 -9.4 -10

35 -9.8 167 11.0 178 -26.9 -177 -10.8 -39

36 -13.4 143 10.7 111 -26.1 123 -16.7 -114

37 -7.6 163 8.8 39 -26.1 65 -11.9 149

38 -5.8 129 6.3 -25 -23.7 25 -10.7 99

39 -8.7 77 2.2 -87 -21.4 -16 -11.5 47

40 -4.8 23 -0.4 -141 -19.8 -72 -9.2 9

Biasing

For biasing on, adjust VGfrom 0 to approximately -1 V.
Adjust VDfrom 0 to desired value (5 V–6 V recommended).
Adjust VGto achieve desired ID(400 mA recommended).
For biasing off, reverse the biasing on procedure.

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Alpha-2TMSurface Mount Package
Handling and Mounting

Millimeterwave components require careful mounting
design to maintain optimal performance. The Alpha-2

TM

surface mount package (patent pending) provides a
rugged and repeatable electrical connection using
standard solder techniques.

The -A4 package is one of several parts in the Alpha-2

TM

surface mount package family.

Handling

The -A4 surface mount package is very rugged. However,
due to ceramic’s brittle nature, one should exercise care
when handling with metal tools. Do not apply heavy
pressure to the lid. Vacuum tools may be used to pick and
place this part.

Only personnel trained in both ESD precautions and
handling precautions should be allowed to handle these
packages.

Package Construction

The -A4 surface mount package consists of a base and
a lid. The package base is ceramic with filled vias and
plated castellations.The package lid is unplated alumina.
The lid seal is epoxy.

Mounting Design

The -A4 surface mount package is installed on top of a printed
circuit board on a specially designed footprint.

Mounting footprint geometry for the -A4 package will be
supplied by Alpha Industries in electronic format upon request.

Mounting the Package

The -A4 surface mount package is compatible with high­volume surface mount installation using solder. RF and DC
connections are accomplished with metallized edge
castellations that hold solder fillets. Ground connections are
accomplished by both metallized edge castellations and
filled vias to the bottom of the package. Care should be
taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder
so that good RF, DC and ground contact is maintained.

-A4 Surface Mount Package Installation.

Printed Circuit Board

Rogers 4003,

0.008" (0.20 mm) Thick
or Equivalent

Electrically & Thermally

Conductive Ground Plane

RF In

RF Out

DC Bias Lines

(Up to 3 per side)

DC Bias Lines

(Up to 3 per side)

Footprint Geometry for -A4 Surface Mount Package.

DC Connections

RF In

Via Holes

to Ground

RF Out

DC Connections