MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiters
RoHS Compliant
Features
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Low Insertion Loss and Noise Figure
High Peak and Average Operating Power
Various P1dB Compression Powers
Low Flat Leakage Power
Proven Reliable, Silicon Nitride Passivation
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V12
Chip Outline
A Square
Description
M/A-COM produces a series of silicon PIN limiter
diodes with small and medium I-region lengths
which are specifically designed for high signal
applications. The devices are designed to provide
low insertion loss, at zero bias, as well as low flat
leakage power with fast signal response/recovery
times. Parts are available as discrete die or
assembled into a variety of surface mount or
cylindrical coax ceramic packages. See Available
Case Style table on page 6 for the specific
ceramic package styles and their availability for
individual part numbers.
Anode
B
Applications
The MA4L Series of PIN limiter diodes are
designed for use in passive limiter control circuits
to protect sensitive receiver components such as
low noise amplifiers (LNA), detectors, and mixers
covering the 10 MHz to 18 GHz frequency range.
Full Area Cathode
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
T
AMB
= 25°C
(Unless otherwise specified)
Parameter
Forward Current
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
Absolute Maximum
100mA
-55°C to +125°C
-55°C to +150°C
+175°C
ODS
134
Dimension
A
B
mils
15 ± 2
7 ±1*
mm
381 ± 51
178 ± 25.4
Note:
MA4L401-134 thickness, “B” dimension is 10 ±1 mils
RF Peak & C.W. Incident Power Per Performance Table
Mounting Temperature
+320°C for 10 sec.
Note:
1. Exceeding any of the above ratings may cause
permanent damage.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is consid-
ering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has
under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may
be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
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MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiters
RoHS Compliant
Un-Packaged Die Electrical Specifications at T
AMB
= 25°C
Nominal Characteristics
Part Number
Minimum
Reverse
Voltage
V
R
MA4L011-134
MA4L021-134
MA4L022-134
MA4L031-134
MA4L032-134
MA4L062-134
MA4L101-134
MA4L401-134
15
20
20
30
30
50
100
250
Maximum
Reverse
Voltage
V
R
35
35
35
50
50
75
Minimum
Maximum
Maximum
Carrier
I-Region
Contact
Lifetime
Thickness Diameter
I
FOR
=10mA
I
REV
= -6mA
µM
mils
nS
10
10
10
20
15
70
90
800
2
2
2
3
3
4
13
25
1.2
1.2
1.2
1.4
1.5
1.5
3.5
4.5
Thermal
Resistance
°C/W
175
175
175
150
150
150
30
25
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V12
C
j0V
pF
0.08
0.10
0.09
0.14
0.13
0.07
C
j0V
pF
0.18
0.20
0.19
0.21
0.20
0.15
0.15
0.30
R
S 10mA
Ohms
2.10
2.10
2.00
2.00
2.50
2.50
2.00
1.20
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Nominal High Signal Performance at T
AMB
= 25°C
Incident Peak
Power for 10dB
Limiting @
9.4GHz
dBm
30
31
31
33
34
38
45
52
Incident Peak
Power for 15dB
Limiting @
9.4GHz
dBm
40
41
41
43
44
50
53
60
Recovery Time,
(3 dB) @ 50W
Peak Power
nS
10
15
15
25
25
75
100
250
Maximum
Incident
Peak Power
Watts
80
90
90
125
125
200
250
1000
Part Number
Incident Peak
Power for 1dB
Limiting @
9.4GHz
dBm
Maximum CW
Input Power
Watts
2
3
3
4
4
5
6
10
MA4L011-134
MA4L021-134
MA4L022-134
MA4L031-134
MA4L032-134
MA4L062-134
MA4L101-134
MA4L401-134
7
8
8
10
11
15
20
30
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See page 3 for high signal performance parameter notes.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
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Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is consid-
ering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has
under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may
be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
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MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiters
RoHS Compliant
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V12
Typical High Signal Peak Power Performance for the Single Shunt Limiter Diode
in a 50
Ω
Test Fixture
Typical Peak Power Performance for Single Shunt Limiter Diode in 50 Ohm System
at 9.4 GHz, 1uS Pulse Width, 0.001 Duty
45
MA4L011-134, MA4L021-134, MA4L022-134
40
MA4L031-134, MA4L032-134
MA4L062-134
MA4L101-134
30
Pout ( dBm )
4
MA4L401-132
35
25
20
15
10
0 dB Loss
Line
10 dB Loss
Line
20 dB Loss
Line
30 dB Loss
Line
5
0
0
10
20
Pin ( dBm )
30
40
50
High Signal Performance:
Measured using a single shunt diode (die) attached directly to the gold plated RF
housing ground with 2 mil thick conductive silver epoxy in a 50Ω, SMA, connectorized test fixture. Chip anode
contact is thermo-compression wire bonded using a 1 mil. dia. gold wire onto a 7.2 mil thick Rogers 5880 Duroid
microstrip trace. A shunt coil provides the D.C. return. Test frequency = 9.4 GHz, For peak power measurements
RF pulse width = 1.0 µS, 0.001% duty cycle.
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is consid-
ering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has
under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may
be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiters
RoHS Compliant
Application Circuits
Typical +60dBm Peak Power, 1µS P.W., 0.001% Duty Cycle, +20dBm Flat Leakage Limiter Circuit
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V12
Transmission Line: 90º @ Fo
Transmission Line: 90º @ Fo
RF Input
RF Output
MA4L401-134
Coil: D.C. Return
MA4L101-134
MA4L032-134
Typical +50dBm Peak Power, 1µS P.W., 0.001% Duty Cycle, +20dBm Flat Leakage Limiter Circuit
Transmission Line: 90º @ Fo
RF Input
RF Output
MA4L032-134
Coil: D.C. Return
MA4L022-134
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Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM is consid-
ering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has
under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may
be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
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North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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MA4L Series
Silicon PIN Limiters
RoHS Compliant
M/A-COM Products
Rev. V12
Notes for Specification and Nominal High Signal Performance Tables:
1)
Maximum Series Resistance:
R
S
, is measured at 500 MHz in the ODS-30 package and is equivalent to the
total diode resistance: R
S
= Rj (Junction Resistance) + R
O
(Ohmic Resistance)
2)
Nominal C.W. Thermal Resistance:
Ө
TH
is measured in ceramic pill package, ODS-30, mounted to a metal
(infinite) heatsink. Chip only thermal resistance values are approximately 2°C/W lower than the ODS-30 listed
package values in the table.
3)
Maximum High Signal Performance:
Measured using a single shunt diode (die) attached directly to the gold
plated RF housing ground with 2 mil thick conductive silver epoxy in a 50Ω, SMA, connectorized test fixture.
Chip anode contact is thermo-compression wire bonded using a 1 mil. diameter gold wire onto a 7.2 mil thick
Rogers 5880 Duroid microstrip trace. A shunt coil provides the D.C. return. Test frequency = 9.4 GHz,
RF pulse width = 1.0 µS, Duty Cycle = 0.001%.
4)
Maximum C.W. Incident Power:
Measured in a 50Ω, SMA, connectorized housing @ 4GHz utilizing a TWT
amplifier and the same single diode assembly configuration as stated in Note 3 above.
Die Handling and Mounting Information
Handling:
All semiconductor chips should be handled with care in order to avoid damage or contamination
from perspiration, salts, and skin oils. For individual die, the use of plastic tipped tweezers or vacuum pick up
tools is strongly recommended. Bulk handling should ensure that abrasion and mechanical shock are minimized.
Die Attach:
The die have Ti-Pt-Au back and anode metal, with a final gold thickness of 1.0µM. Die can be
mounted with a gold-tin, eutectic solder perform or conductive silver epoxy. The metal RF and D.C. ground plane
mounting surface must be free of contamination and should have a surface flatness or < ± 0.002”.
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Eutectic Die Attachment Using Hot Gas Die Bonder:
An 80/20, gold / tin eutectic solder perform is
recommended with a work surface temperature of 255°C and a tool tip temperature of 220°C. When the hot
gas is applied, the temperature at the tool tip should be approximately 290°C. The chip should not be
exposed to a temperature on the chip should not exceed 320°C for more than 10 seconds.
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Eutectic Die Attachment Using Reflow Oven:
Refer to
Application Note M538,
“Surface Mounting
Instructions”.
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Epoxy Die Attachment:
A thin, controlled amount of electrically conductive silver epoxy should be applied,
approximately 1-2 mils thick to minimize ohmic and thermal resistances. A small epoxy fillet should be visible
around the outer perimeter of the chip after placement to ensure full area coverage. Cure the conductive
silver epoxy per the manufacturer’s schedule, typically 150˚C for 1 hour.
Wire Bonding:
The chip’s anode metallization stack is comprised of Ti/Pt/Au with a final gold thickness of
1.0µM. Thermo-compression wedge bonding using a .7 to 1 mil diameter gold wire is recommended, depending
on the contact diameter. The heat stage temperature should be set to approximately 200°C with a bonding tip
temperature of 125˚C and a force of 18 to 40 grams. Use of ultrasonic energy is not advised but if necessary it
should be adjusted to the minimum required to achieve a good bond. Excessive energy or force applied to the top
contact will cause the metallization to dislodge and lift off. Automatic ball bonding may also be used.
S
ee
Application Note M541,
“Bonding and Handling Procedures for Chip Diode Devices” for more detailed handling and
assembly instructions.
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ering for development. Performance is based on target specifications, simulated results,
and/or prototype measurements. Commitment to develop is not guaranteed.
PRELIMINARY:
Data Sheets contain information regarding a product M/A-COM has
under development. Performance is based on engineering tests. Specifications are
typical. Mechanical outline has been fixed. Engineering samples and/or test data may
be available. Commitment to produce in volume is not guaranteed.
•
North America
Tel: 800.366.2266 / Fax: 978.366.2266
•
Europe
Tel: 44.1908.574.200 / Fax: 44.1908.574.300
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Asia/Pacific
Tel: 81.44.844.8296 / Fax: 81.44.844.8298
Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information.
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