12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Buffer Amplifier, QFN
February 2007 - Rev 08-Feb-07
B1009-QT
Features
Excellent Transmit LO/Output Buffer Stage
On-Chip ESD Protection
16.0 dB Small Signal Gain
+22.0 dBm P1dB Compression Point
RoHS Compliant SMD, 3x3 mm QFN Package
100% RF, DC, and Output Power Testing
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s three stage 12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs
MMIC buffer amplifier has a small signal gain of 16.0
dB with a +22.0 dBm P1dB output compression point
across much of the band. This MMIC uses Mimix
Broadband’s 0.15 µm GaAs PHEMT device model
technology, and is based upon electron beam
lithography to ensure high repeatability and
uniformity. The device comes in a RoHS compliant
3x3mm QFN Surface Mount Package offering
excellent RF and thermal properties. This device is well
suited for Millimeter-wave Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS,
SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Current (Id1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg)
Input Power (Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+6.0 VDC
90, 260 mA
+0.3 VDC
+12.0 dBm
-65 to +165
O
C
-55 to MTTF Graph
1
MTTF Graph
1
(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25
o
C)
Parameter
Frequency Range (f )
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Small Signal Gain (S21)
Gain Flatness ( S21)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
Noise Figure (NF)
Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)
2
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2)
Supply Current (Id1) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.6V Typical)
Supply Current (Id2) (Vd=5.0V, Vg=-0.6V Typical)
(2) Measured using constant current.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
VDC
VDC
mA
mA
Min.
12.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-1.0
-
-
Typ.
-
10.0
10.0
16.0
+/-3.0
45.0
5.0
+22.0
+5.0
-0.6
60
180
Max.
27.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+5.5
0.0
75
220
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
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12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Buffer Amplifier, QFN
February 2007 - Rev 08-Feb-07
B1009-QT
Buffer Amplifier Measurements
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
24
22
20
Reverse Isolation (dB)
-10
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
0
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
18
16
Gain (dB)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Frequency (GHz)
+90 Deg C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Frequency (GHz)
+90 Deg C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
0
-5
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
0
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
*Includes fixture losses
Input Return Loss (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
Frequency (GHz)
+90 Dec C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
-10
-15
-20
-25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency (GHz)
+90 Deg C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
26
25
24
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
9.0
8.0
7.0
Output Power P1dB (dBm)
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
17.0
Noise Figure (dB)
23
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
Frequency (GHz)
+85 Deg C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency (GHz)
+90 Deg C
-40 Deg C
+25 Deg C
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2007
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Buffer Amplifier, QFN
February 2007 - Rev 08-Feb-07
B1009-QT
Buffer Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
60
17.0 GHz
18.0 GHz
19.0 GHz
20.0 GHz
21.0 GHz
22.0 GHz
23.0 GHz
24.0 GHz
Output Third Order Intermods (dBc)
Output Third Order Intercept (dBm)
55
50
17.0 GHz
18.0 GHz
19.0 GHz
45
20.0 GHz
21.0 GHz
22.0 GHz
23.0 GHz
24.0 GHz
40
35
30
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Total Output Power (dBm)
Total Output Power (dBm)
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
Pout=+3 dBm SCL
30
XB1009-QT Vd1,2=5.0 V, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
Pout=+3 dBm SCL
47
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
17.0
Output Third Order Intermods (dBc)
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
Output Third Order Intercept (dBm)
29
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency (GHz)
+95 Deg C
-15 Deg C
+25 Deg C
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency (GHz)
+95 Deg C
-15 Deg C
+25 Deg C
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2007
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Buffer Amplifier, QFN
February 2007 - Rev 08-Feb-07
B1009-QT
Buffer Amplifier Measurements (cont.)
XB1009-QT Vd=See Legend, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
24
22
20
XB1009-QT Vd=See Legend, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
25
24
23
Output Power P1dB (dBm)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Frequency (GHz)
Vd1,2=4.5V
Vd1,2=6.5V
18
16
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
17.0
Gain (dB)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0
25.0
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency ( GHz)
Vd1,2=4.5V
Vd1,2=6.5V
XB1009-QT Vd=See Legend, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
0
0
XB1009-QT Vd=See Legend, Id1=60 mA, Id2=180 mA
-5
Output Return Loss (dB)
Input Return Loss (dB)
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-25
-20
-30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
*Includes fixture losses
-25
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
*Includes fixture losses
Frequency (GHz)
Vd1,2=4.5V
Vd1,2=6.5V
Frequency (GHz)
Vd1,2=4.5 V
Vd1,2=6.5 V
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Mimix Broadband, Inc.
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12.0-27.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Buffer Amplifier, QFN
February 2007 - Rev 08-Feb-07
B1009-QT
Package Dimensions/Layout
QT
Pin
1,2
3
4
5
6
7,8
9
10
11,12
13
14
15,16
Description
Ground
RF Input
Ground
Vg1
Vg2
Ground
Ground
RF Output
Ground
Vd2
Vd1
Ground
Functional Block Diagram/Board Layout
Bypass Capacitors -
See App Note [2]
XB1009-QT
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2007
Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.