MA03503D
Control Chip, Parallel Input Gain/Phase Control
8.0-11.0 GHz
Features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
6-bit Phase Shifter and 5-bit Attenuator
Parallel Control Input
50
Ω
Input and Output Impedance
GaAs MSAG
®
Process
Proven Manufacturability and Reliability
No Airbridges
Polyimide Scratch Protection
No Hydrogen Poisoning Susceptibility
Rev A
Preliminary Information
MA03503D
Description
The
MA03503D
is a parallel control input phase shifter/attenuator/buffer
amplifier MMIC. The on-chip driver circuitry allows for control of the 6 phase
and 5 attenuation bits using TTL/CMOS compatible voltage levels, and elimi-
nates the need for complementary inputs. This product is fully matched to
50 ohms on both the input and output.
Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reli-
able GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG
®
) Process, each device
is 100% RF tested on wafer to ensure performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG process features robust silicon-like manufacturing proc-
esses, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capa-
bility enabling power, low-noise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip,
and polyimide scratch protection for ease of use with automated manufactur-
ing processes. The use of refractory metals and the absence of platinum in
the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in
hermetic packaging.
Primary Applications
♦
Radar Systems
Electrical Characteristics: T
B
= 25°C
1
, Z
0
= 50Ω, V
DD
= 5V, V
GG
= -4V, V
EE
= -4.0
Parameter
Bandwidth
Gain
1-dB Compression Point
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Attenuation Range (5-bits, 0.75dB step)
RMS Attenuation Error (Uncorrected)
0.75 dB Attenuator Bit
1.5 dB Attenuator Bit
3 dB Attenuator Bit
6 dB Attenuator Bit
12 dB Attenuator Bit
1. T
B
= MMIC Base Temperature
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product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
Symbol
f
Gn
P1dB
IRL
ORL
Minimum
8.0
13
Typical
Maximum
11.0
Units
GHz
dB
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
18
22
22.5
10
10
16
16
23
0.2
0.5
1.0
2.4
5.0
10.8
0.8
1.5
3.0
6.0
12
1.0
2.0
3.6
7.0
13.2
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
•
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•
Europe
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•
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MA03503D
Control Chip, Parallel Input Gain/Phase Control
8.0-11.0 GHz
Electrical Characteristics: T
B
= 25°C, Z
0
= 50Ω, V
DD
= 5V, V
GG
= -4V, V
EE
= -4.0
Parameter
Phase Shift Range (6 bits, 5.6 degree step)
RMS Phase Error (Uncorrected)
5.6 Degree Bit
11.25 Degree Bit
22.5 Degree Bit
45 Degree Bit
90 Degree Bit
180 Degree Bit
Gain Variation over all Phase Shifter settings
Output Third Order Intercept Point
Noise Figure
Drain Supply Current
Gate Supply Current
Digital Power Supply Current
Input Logic High Current
Input Logic Low Current
Timing Delay-Enable Signal to Bit Change
OTOI
NF
I
DD
I
GG
I
EE
160
4.0
8.0
19.0
40.0
85.0
170
Symbol
Minimum
Typical
360
2
5.3
11.0
22.0
44.0
90.0
180
+/-1.0
28
10
325
1
15
0.5
0.1
25
500
10
25
7.0
13.0
24.0
47.0
95.0
190
Maximum
Rev A
Preliminary Information
MA03503D
Units
Deg
Deg
Deg
Deg
Deg
Deg
Deg
Deg
dB
dBm
dB
mA
mA
mA
mA
mA
nS
Absolute Maximum Conditions
2
Parameter
Input Power
Drain Supply Voltage
Gate Supply Voltage
Quiescent Drain Current (No RF)
Quiescent DC Power Dissipated (No RF)
Digital Power Supply Voltage
Junction Temperature
Storage Temperature
Die Attach Temperature
Symbol
P
IN
V
DD
V
GG
I
DQ
P
DISS
V
EE
T
j
T
STG
Absolute Maximum
20
8.0
-6.0
500
2.5
-6.0
180
-55 to +150
310
Units
dBm
V
V
mA
W
V
°C
°C
°C
2. Operation beyond these limits may result in permanent damage to the part.
2
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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MA03503D
Control Chip, Parallel Input Gain/Phase Control
8.0-11.0 GHz
Recommended Operating Conditions
3
Characteristic
Drain Supply Voltage
Gate Supply Voltage
Digital Power Supply Voltage
Input Logic High Voltage
Input Logic Low Voltage
Clock Frequency
Junction Temperature
MMIC Base Temperature
Symbol
V
DD
V
GG
V
EE
V
IH
V
IL
F
CLK
T
J
T
B
Min
4.0
-4.5
-4.2
3.0
0.0
Typ
5.0
-4.0
-4.0
3.5
0.0
20
150
Note 4
Max
6.0
-3.5
-3.8
5.0
0.8
Rev A
Preliminary Information
MA03503D
Unit
V
V
V
V
V
MHz
ºC
ºC
3. Operation outside of these ranges may reduce product reliability.
4. Maximum MMIC Base Temperature = 150°C— 31.8° * V
DD
* I
DQ
Operating Instructions
This device is static sensitive. Please handle with
care. To operate the device, follow these steps.
1. Apply V
GG
= -4 V, V
EE
= -4V, V
DD
= 0 V.
2. Ramp V
DD
to desired voltage, typically 5 V.
3. Adjust V
GG
to set I
DQ
.
4. Set RF input.
5. Power down in reverse. Turn V
GG
off last.
3
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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MA03503D
Control Chip, Parallel Input Gain/Phase Control
8.0-11.0 GHz
Typical Small Signal Characteristics
(V
DD
=5V, V
GG
=-4V)
Rev A
Preliminary Information
MA03503D
22.0
2 1. 0
20.0
19 . 0
18 . 0
17 . 0
- 10 . 0
S22:
- 12 . 0
- 14 . 0
- 16 . 0
- 18 . 0
- 20.0
S11:
16 . 0
- 22.0
15 . 0
14 . 0
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
Fr e qu e n c y ( GH z )
10 . 0
10 . 5
11. 0
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
10 . 0
10 . 5
11. 0
F r e q ue nc y ( GH z )
Figure 1. Gain
Figure 2. Input and Output Match
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1. 5
1. 0
0.5
0.0
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
F r e q ue nc y ( GH z )
10 . 0
10 . 5
11. 0
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.30
0.25
0.20
0 . 15
0 . 10
0.05
0.00
8.0
8.5
9.0
9.5
F r e q ue nc y ( GH z )
10 . 0
10 . 5
11. 0
Figure 3. RMS Attenuation Error
Figure 4. RMS Phase Error
4
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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MA03503D
Control Chip, Parallel Input Gain/Phase Control
8.0-11.0 GHz
Mechanical Information
Chip Size: 5.978 x 3.975 x 0.075 mm
0.140mm.
0.547mm.
Rev A
Preliminary Information
MA03503D
(
236 x 157 x 3 mils)
5.978mm.
5.825mm.
3.975mm.
3.823mm.
IN
3.174mm.
2.974mm.
2.774mm.
2.575mm.
2.375mm.
2.175mm.
1.976mm.
1.776mm.
1.577mm.
1.377mm.
1.177mm.
0.977mm.
0.778mm.
DA1
V
GG
3.224mm.
DA2
DA3
DA4
DA5
V
EE
+
GND
DA6
DA7
DA8
DA9
DA10
DA11
V
DD
0.752mm.
0.153mm.
0
OUT
0.547mm.
5.825mm.
0
Bond Pad Dimensions
Pad
RF In and Out
DC Supply Voltages
DC Control Voltages
Size (μm)
150 x 150
150 x 150
150 x 150
Size (mils)
6x6
6x6
6x6
5
M/A-COM Inc. and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the
product(s) or information contained herein without notice. M/A-COM makes
no warranty, representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of its
products for any particular purpose, nor does M/A-COM assume any liability
whatsoever arising out of the use or application of any product(s) or
information.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
•
Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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