MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Features
Description
The MAAP-011145 is a power amplifier
assembled in a 7 mm surface mount package with a
temperature compensated integrated power detector
operating from 17.65 to 19.75 GHz. The circuit
provides 25 dB gain, 43 dBm OIP3, 2 W P1dB and
34.5 dBm saturated output power.
The device includes ESD protection and by-pass
capacitors to ease the implementation and volume
assembly of the packaged part.
This power amplifier is specifically designed for use
in point-to-point radios for cellular backhaul
applications in the 18 GHz band.
Ordering Information1
Part Number
Package
MAAP-011145
Bulk Quantity
MAAP-011145-TR0500
500 Piece Reel
MAAP-011145-001SMB
Sample Board
1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information.
GND
VD1
VD 2
GND
NC
GND
VREF
25 dB Small Signal Gain
43 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
>2 W Output P1dB
34.5 dBm Saturated Output Power
Integrated Power Detector
Bias 1330 mA @ 6 V
Lead-Free 7 mm Cavity Package
RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible
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19
18
17
16
15
14
GND
1
13
VDET
RFIN
2
12
RFOUT
GND
3
11
GND
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
VG1
VG2
VG3
GND
V D3
GND
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





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Functional Schematic
Pin Configuration2
Pin No.
Function
Pin No.
Function
1
Ground
11
Ground
2
RF Input
12
RF Output
3
Ground
13
Power Detector
4
Ground
14
Reference
5
Gate 1 Bias
15
Ground
6
Gate 2 Bias
16
No Connection
7
Gate 3 Bias
17
Ground
8
Ground
18
Drain 2 Bias
9
Drain 3 Bias
19
Drain 1 Bias
10
Ground
20
Ground
213
Paddle
2. All “No Connection” pins should be grounded.
3. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.
* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, European Union Directive 2011/65/EU.
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Electrical Specifications: VDD = 6 V, IDQ4 = 1330 mA, TA = +25°C
Parameter
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Small Signal Gain
dB
22.7
26
28.3
Gain variation over temp
dB
—
±1.7
—
Output IP3, +20 dBm SCL
dBm
40.5
44
—
Output IP3, +24 dBm SCL
dBm
37.5
42
—
OIP3 variation over temp
dB
—
±1.0
—
PSAT
dBm
33.2
34.5
—
PSAT variation over temp
dBm
—
±0.2
—
P1dB
dBm
—
34
—
Input Return Loss5
dB
8
15
—
dB
8
10
—
V
0.5
1.1
1.7
dB
—
7
8
dB
12
—
—
dB/dB
—
—
0.4
OIP3 at Gain Regulation6
dB/dB
—
—
1.3
PSAT at Gain Regulation6
dB/dB
—
—
0.2
dB
—
—
-15
Gain Ripple over frequency5
dB
—
2
3
Power consumption @ POUT < = 27dBm
W
—
—
8.4
Power variation over temp5
dB/℃
—
—
0.02
Gate Voltage
V
—
-1.0
-0.8
Detector Output Voltage range5,7
mV
10
—
4000
Detector Measure Range5,7
dBm
-8
—
30
mV/dB
2
—
—
Output Return Loss5
Detector VDIFF, POUT = +20 dBm
5,7
Noise Figure5
Gain Dynamic Range (>20 mA/dB)6
Noise Figure at Gain Regulation
Isolation (S21 at VG off)
Detector Precision
5,7
6
5
4. Adjust VG1,VG2 and VG3 between -1.2 and -0.8V to achieve specified IDQ (IDQ = ID1+ID2+ID3). VG1,VG2 and VG3 are nominally the same
voltage.
5. Only guaranteed on MACOM probe board.
6. May require adjusting the current on each stage separately.
7. Detector only tested @ 20 dBm/SCL at production
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Absolute Maximum Ratings8, 9,10
Maximum Operating Ratings11,12
Parameter
Rating
Parameter
Rating
Input Power
18 dBm
PDISS
11.2 W
Drain Voltage (VD1,2,3)
+7 V
Junction Temperature
+150°C
Gate Voltage (VG1,2,3)
-3 V to -0.74 V
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Drain to Gate Voltage
(VD-VG)
+10 V
Current (IDQ = ID1+ID2+ID3)
2000 mA
Detector Pin
+6 V
Detector Reference Pin
+6 V
Detector POUT
35 dBm
Junction Temperature
+175°C
Storage Temperature
-65°C to +150°C
8. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
9. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
10.Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ +150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 x 106 hours.
11.Channel temperature directly affects device MTTF. Chanel
temperature should be kept as low as possible to maximize
lifetime. Thermal resistance, Θjc, is 5.8 °C/W.
12.For saturated performance, it is recommended that the sum of
(2VDD + abs (VGG)) < 15 V.
Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
damage:
Static Sensitivity
These electronic devices are sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged
by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques
should be used when handling these CDM class 2,
HBM class 1B devices.
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 8 W Quiescent Bias, VD = 6 V
Gain, OIP3, OIP5, OIP7 @ PIN = -2 dBm per tone
Gain
Gain (dB), OIP3, OIP5, OIP7 (dBm)
30
25
S21 (dB)
20
+25°C
15
+85°C
10
5
0
17.5
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
50
45
40
35
18.0
Frequency (GHz)
19.0
19.5
20.0
Output Return Loss
0
0
+25°C
-5
+25°C
-5
+85°C
+85°C
-10
-10
S22 (dB)
S11 (dB)
18.5
Frequency (GHz)
Input Return Loss
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
-25
-30
17.5
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
-30
17.5
20.0
18.0
Frequency (GHz)
36
36
35
35
34
34
P3dB (dBm)
P3dB
33
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
32
18.5
19.0
19.5
20.0
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB
P1dB (dBm)
Gain_upper
OIP3_upper
OIP5_upper
OIP7_upper
25
20
17.5
20.0
Gain_lower
OIP3_lower
OIP5_lower
OIP7_lower
30
31
33
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
32
31
30
17.5
18.0
18.5
19.0
Frequency (GHz)
19.5
20.0
30
17.5
18.0
18.5
19.0
19.5
Frequency (GHz)
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: VD = 6 V
Gain @ 17.7 GHz
OIP3 @ 17.7 GHz
35
60
30
50
OIP3 (dBm)
Gain (dB)
25
20
15
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
10
0
2
4
6
8
30
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
5
0
40
10
10
0
2
DC Power (W)
4
6
8
10
DC Power (W)
Gain @ 18.7 GHz
OIP3 @ 18.7 GHz
35
60
30
50
OIP3 (dBm)
Gain (dB)
25
20
15
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
10
0
2
4
6
8
30
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
5
0
40
10
10
0
2
DC Power (W)
4
6
8
10
DC Power (W)
Gain @ 19.7 GHz
OIP3 @ 19.7 GHz
60
35
30
50
OIP3 (dBm)
Gain (dB)
25
20
15
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
10
5
0
2
4
6
DC Power (W)
8
30
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
20
5
0
40
10
10
0
2
4
6
8
DC Power (W)
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Typical Performance Curves: 8 W Quiescent Bias, VD = 6 V
Lower and Upper Intermodulation Tones @ 17.7 GHz
OIP3 vs. Output Power
50
10
Tone 1_lower
IM3_lower
IM5_lower
IM7_lower
-10
Tone 2_upper
IM3_upper
IM5_upper
IM7_upper
45
OIP3 (dBm)
Output Tone Levels (dBm)
30
-30
-50
40
17.7 GHz
18.1 GHz
18.3 GHz
18.7 GHz
19.1 GHz
19.3 GHz
19.7 GHz
35
-70
-90
15
17
19
21
23
30
25
15
17
Lower and Upper Intermodulation Tones @ 18.7 GHz
21
23
10
Tone 1 _lower
IM3_lower
IM5_lower
IM7_lower
-10
Tone 2_upper
IM3_upper
IM5_upper
IM7_upper
1
Vdelta (V)
10
-30
0.1
+25°C
-40°C
+85°C
-50
0.01
-70
-90
15
17
19
21
23
25
0.001
-8
-4
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
Output Power (dBm)
Output Power per tone (dBm)
Lower and Upper Intermodulation Tones @ 19.7 GHz
Output Tone Levels (dBm)
30
10
Tone 1_lower
IM3_lower
IM5_lower
IM7_lower
-10
Tone 2_upper
IM3_upper
IM5_upper
IM7_upper
-30
-50
-70
-90
6
25
Detector Delta Voltage vs. Output Power
30
Output Tone Levels (dBm)
19
Output Power per tone (dBm)
Output Power per tone (dBm)
15
17
19
21
23
25
Output Power per tone (dBm)
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Biasing -
Evaluation Board Layout
All gates should be pinched-off (VG < -2 V) before
applying drain voltage (VD = 6 V). Then the gate
voltages can be increased until the desired
quiescent drain current is reached in each stage.
The recommended quiescent bias is VD = 6 V,
ID1 = 190 mA, ID2 = 380 mA and ID3 = 762 mA.
The performance in this datasheet has been
measured with fixed gate voltage and no drain
current regulation under large signal operation. It is
also possible to regulate the drain current
dynamically, to limit the DC power dissipation
under RF drive. To turn off the device, the turn on
bias sequence should be followed in reverse.
Bias Arrangement Each DC pin (VD1,2,3 and VG1,2,3) needs to have
bypass capacitance (120 pF and 10 nF) mounted
as close to the MMIC as possible.
Power Detector As shown in the schematic below, the power
detector is implemented by providing +5 V bias
and measuring the difference in output voltage with
standard op-amp in a differential mode
configuration.
Application Schematic
+5 V
+5 V
100 kΩ
100 kΩ
R1 = 10 kΩ
R2 = 10 kΩ
PIN VDET
PIN VREF
VOUT = VREF - VDET
R1 = 10 kΩ
-5 V
R2 = 10 kΩ
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
Package Outline Drawing and Recommended Land Pattern†
All dimensions are in mm.
†
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level 3 requirements.
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MAAP-011145
Power Amplifier, 2 W
17.65 - 19.75 GHz
Rev. V3
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