AKA-1310GN
CascadableBroadbandInGaPMMICAmplifier
DC-14GHzAKA-1310GN
Description
Akoustis’AKA-1310GNcascadablebroadbandInGaPHBTMMICamplifierisalow-costhigh-performancesolutionforyour
general-purposeRFandmicrowaveamplificationneeds.This50-ohmgainblockisbaseduponamatureandreliableHBT
(Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor) process and utilizes proprietary MMIC design techniques, providing best in class
performanceforsmall-signalapplications.
TheAKA-1310GNispackagedinalow-costsurface-mountceramicpackageshippedintapeandreel,enablingeaseof
assembly for high-volume applications. The AKA-1310GN has a very simple application circuit including external DC
decouplingcapswhichlimitthelow-frequencyresponseaswellasanexternaldroppingresistorthatprovidesexcellent
performancestabilityanddesignflexibility.
The AKA-1310GN is available in either packaged or die form. Packaged parts are available in 1,000 piece-per-reel
quantities.Connectorizedevaluationboarddesignsarealsoavailableforcharacterizationpurposes.
Features
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ReliableLow-CostInGaPHBTDesign
ExtremelyBroadband(optimizedforlowparasiticreactance)
ExcellentGainFlatnessandHighP1dB
SinglePowerSupplyOperation
50ΩInput/OutputMatched
CeramicMicroXPackage,goldnickelplating
Applications
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NarrowbandandBroadbandApplicationsforbothCommercialandMilitaryDesigns
Linear&saturatedamplifierapplications.
Gainstageordriveramplifiersutilizedinmanyapplicationssuchaspointtopointradio,testequipment,VSAT,
andmilitarycommunicationsystems.
OrderingInformation
PartNumber
AKA-1310GN
AKA-1310D
AKA-1310GNK1
AKA-1310GNE
PackageInformation
Description
IndividualPart
IndividualDie
Tape&Reel,1000Pieces
EvaluationBoard
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AbsoluteMaximumRatings
Parameter
RFInputPower
PowerDissipation
DeviceCurrent
ChannelTemperture
OperatingTemperature
StorageTemperature
ESDLevel(HBM)
MoistureSensitivityLevel
Rating
+20
366
Units
dBm
mW
79
mA
150
-45to+85
-65to+150
Class-1A
MSL-2
°C
°C
°C
Caution!ESDsensitivedevice.
Caution!Exceedinganyoneoracombinationoftheselimitsmaycausepermanentdamage.
RoHSCompliant
NominalOperatingParameters
Parameter
GeneralPerformance
SmallSignalPowerGain,S21
GainFlatness,GF
InputandOutputVSWR
Bandwidth,BW
OutputPower@1-dBCompression,P1dB
NoiseFigure,NF
rd
3 OrderIntercept,IP3
ReverseIsolation,S12
DeviceVoltage,Vd
GainTemperatureCoefficient, 𝜕𝐺𝑇 𝜕𝑇
TestConditions
f=0.1to1.0GHz
f=1.0to4.0GHz
f=4.0to6.0GHz
f=6.0to12.0GHz
f=12.0to14.0GHz
f=0.1to12.0GHz
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Vd=+4.6V,Icc=50mA,Z0=50Ω,Ta=+25°C
dB
12.5
12.9
dB
12.4
12.7
dB
12.4
12.7
dB
10.2
11.7
dB
9.0
9.7
dB
+0.8
f=0.1to4.0GHz
f=4.0to6.0GHz
f=6.0to12.0GHz
BW3(3dB)
GHz
f=2.0GHz
f=6.0GHz
f=12.0GHz
f=3.0GHz
f=2.0GHz
f=0.1to14.0GHz
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dBm
dB
V
dB/°C
2.0:1
2.4:1
2.5:1
12.8
14.4
15.1
12.3
5.5
+28
-17
4.6
-0.0015
4.5
4.7
NominalOperatingParameters
Parameter
MTTFversusTemperatureatIcc=50mA
CaseTemperature
Condition
JunctionTemperature
MTTF
TermalResistance
𝜃&' Units
°C
°C
𝜃&' = (𝐽+ − 𝑇'-./) (𝑉2 ∗ 𝐼'' )
Min.
Typ.
85
Max.
118
6
hours
>10 °C/W
179
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TypicalPerformance
Note:Thes-parametergainresultsshownabovewereobtainedusingaproductiontestfixture.
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TypicalPerformance(continued)
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TypicalBiasConfiguration
RecommendedBiasResistorValues@Icc=50mA
SupplyVolatage,Vcc(V)
5
8
BiasResistor,Rcc(Ω)
6
68
10
108
12
148
15
208
20
308
DieDrawing
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PackageDimensions&PinDescriptions
Pin
Name
1
2
RFin
Gnd
RFinputpin.ADCblockingcapacitorspecifiedforthefrequencyofoperationshouldbeused.
GroundConnection.
RFout
RFoutputandbiaspin.Biasingisaccomplishedwithanexternalseriesresistorandachokeinductor.
Theresistorvalueisdeterminedbythefollowingequation:
(566758)
R=
3
Description
966
4
Gnd
GroundConnection.
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