20-40GHz Frequency Multiplier
GaAs Monolithic Microwave IC
Description
The CHX2091 is a cascadable by 2 frequency
multiplier monolithic circuit.
It is designed for a wide range of applications, from
military to commer cial comm unication systems. The
backside of the chip is both RF and DC grounds.
This helps simplify the assembly process.
The circuit is manufactured with a PM-HEMT
process, 0.25µm gate length, via holes thr ough the
substrate, air bridges and electron beam gate
lithography.
Main Features
■ Broadband performances :Fin 17-20GHz
■ 12dBm output power for +12dBm input power
■ DC bias : Vd=3.5Volt@Id=50mA
■ Chip size : 1.67 x 0.97 x 0.10 mm
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
Output power (dBm)
-25
-30
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
X2
Typical measurement
Input Frequency (GHz)
CHX2091
Pout (2*Fin)
Pout (Fin)
Main Characteristics
Tamb. = 25°C
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Fin Input frequency range 17 20 GHz
Fout Output frequency range 34 40 GHz
Pin Input power 12 dBm
Pout Output power for +12dBm input power 10 12 dBm
ESD Protection : Electrostatic discharge sensitive device. Observe handling precautions !
Ref. : DSCHX20911208-27-Jul.-01
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United Monolithic Semiconductors S.A.S.
Route Départementale 128 - B.P.46 - 91401 Orsay Cedex France
Tel. : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 08 - Fax : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 09
Specifications subject to change without notice
CHX2091
20-40GHz Frequency Multiplier
Electrical Characteristics
Tamb = +25°C, Vdd = 3.5V Vg1 = -0.9V Vg2 tuned for Id=50mA ( # -0.4V ) Pin = +12dBm
Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
Fin Input frequency range 17 20 GHz
Fout Output frequency range 34 40 GHz
Pin Input power 12 15 dBm
Pout Output power for +12dBm input power 10 12 dBm
Is/Fo Fin rejection at the output ( 18 < Fin < 20GHz) 25 dBc
VSWRin Input VSWR 2.5:1
VSWRout Output VSWR 2.5:1
Id Bias current with RF , Pin=+12dBm 50 70 mA
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Tamb = +25°C
Symbol Parameter Values Unit
Vd Drain bias voltage 5 V
Id Drain bias current 120 mA
Vg Gate bias voltage -2 to +0.4 V
Pin Input Power 17 dBm
Ta Operating temperature range -40 to +85 °C
Tstg Storage temperature range -55 to +155 °C
(1) Operation of device above anyone of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
Ref. : DSCHX20911208-27-Jul.-01
Route Départementale 128 , B.P.46 - 91401 ORSAY Cedex - FRANCE
Tel.: +33 (0)1 69 33 03 08 - Fax : +33 (0)1 69 33 03 09
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Specifications subject to change without notice