MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Old package not recommended for new design
Features:
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Frequency Range: 12.5 – 15.5 GHz
P1dB: 32 dBm
IM3 Level -44dBc @Po=20dBm/tone
Gain: 23.5 dB
Vdd =4 to 6 V
Ids = 1200 to 2500 mA
Input and Output Fully Matched to 50 Ω
Integrated RF power detector
Surface Mount QFN 5x5mm Package
Applications:
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Communication systems
Microwave instrumentations
Point to Point Radios
Functional Block Diagram
Description:
The MMA-121633 is a GaAs MMIC linear power amplifier with 2-Watt output power and high gain over full 12.5 to
15.5GHz frequency range. This amplifier was optimally designed for high linearity applications at 5dB back-off from
P-1 condition.
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
SYMBOL PARAMETERS
(Ta= 25 °C)*
UNITS
Min.
Max.
Vds
Drain-Source Voltage
V
6.5
Vg
Gate-Source Voltage
V
-2.1
0
Ig
First Gate Current
mA
-17
17
Pd
Power Dissipation
W
16.8
Pin max
Toper
RF Input Power
Operating Temperature
dBm
ºC
20
-40 to +85
Tch
Channel Temperature
ºC
+150
Tstg
Storage Temperature
ºC
-55 to +150
Tmax
Max. Assembly Temp (20 sec max)
ºC
+250
*Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause permanent damage.
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Electrical Specifications:
Vds=6V,Vg=-0.9V, Ids=1400mA, Ta=25 °C Z0=50 ohm
Parameter
Units
Typical Data
Frequency Range
Gain (Typ / Min)
Gain Flatness (Typ / Max)
Input RL(Typ/Max)
Output RL(Typ/Max)
Output P1dB(Typ/Min)
IM3 Level @Po=20dBm/tone
Output Psat(Typ/Min)
Operating Current at P1dB
(Typ/Max)
Thermal Resistance
GHz
dB
+/-dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBc
dBm
12.5 - 15.5
23.5 / 22
1.5 / 2
10/8
10/8
32/31
-44
34/33
mA
2000 / 2300
°C /W
3.8
(1) Output IM3 is measured with two tones at output power of 20 dBm/tone separated by 20 MHz.
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical RF Performance:
Vds=6V, Vg=-0.9V, Ids=1400mA, Z0=50 ohm, Ta=25 ºC
35
DB(|S(1,1)|)
MEAS
30
DB(|S(2,1)|)
MEAS
S11, S21, and S22 (dB)
25
DB(|S(2,2)|)
MEAS
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13 14 15 16
Frequency (GHz)
17
18
19
20
21
S11[dB], S21[dB], and S22[dB] vs. Frequency
IM3 Level [dBc] vs. output power/tone [dBm]
P-1 and Psat vs. Frequency
Pout[dBm], and Ids[mA] vs. Input power [dBm]
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical Bias dependent RF Performance: Vds=4V
Bias dependent P1 vs. Frequency
@Vds=4V, Idsq=1400mA
Bias dependent P-3 vs. Frequency
@Vds=4V, Idsq=2000mA
S11, S21, and S22 (dB)
35
30
DB(|S(1,1)|)
MEAS
25
DB(|S(2,1)|)
MEAS
DB(|S(2,2)|)
MEAS
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13 14 15 16
Frequency (GHz)
17
18
Vds=4V, Ids=1400mA
19
20
21
@Vds=4V, Idsq=2500mA
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical Bias dependent RF Performance: Vds=5V
Bias dependent P1 vs. Frequency
@Vds=5V, Idsq=1400mA
Bias dependent P-3 vs. Frequency
@Vds=5V, Idsq=2000mA
S11, S21, and S22 (dB)
35
30
DB(|S(1,1)|)
MEAS
25
DB(|S(2,1)|)
MEAS
DB(|S(2,2)|)
MEAS
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13 14 15 16
Frequency (GHz)
17
18
Vds=5V, Ids=1400mA
19
20
21
@Vds=5V, Idsq=2500mA
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical Bias dependent RF Performance: Vds=6V
Bias dependent P1 vs. Frequency
@Vds=6V, Idsq=1400mA
Bias dependent P-3 vs. Frequency
@Vds=6V, Idsq=2000mA
S11, S21, and S22 (dB)
35
30
DB(|S(1,1)|)
MEAS
25
DB(|S(2,1)|)
MEAS
DB(|S(2,2)|)
MEAS
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13 14 15 16
Frequency (GHz)
17
Vds=6V, Ids=2000mA
18
19
20
21
@Vds=6V, Idsq=2500mA
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical Over Temperature Performance: Vds=6V, Ids=1400mA, Z0=50 ohm, Ta=-40, 25, and 85 ºC
30
DB(|S(2,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_25C
28
DB(|S(2,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_n40C
26
DB(|S(2,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_85C
S21 (dB)
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
9
10
P1 over temperature
11
12
13
14 15 16 17
Frequency (GHz)
18
19
20
21
22
S21(dB) over temperature
0
-2
-4
S11 (dB)
-6
-8
-10
-12
DB(|S(1,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_25C
-14
-16
DB(|S(1,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_n40C
-18
DB(|S(1,1)|)
sp_6V1440mA_85C
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 16 17
Frequency (GHz)
18
19
20
21
22
S11(dB) over temperature
P-3 over temperature
0
-2
-4
S22 (dB)
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
DB(|S(2,2)|)
sp_6V1440mA_25C
-16
DB(|S(2,2)|)
sp_6V1440mA_n40C
-18
DB(|S(2,2)|)
sp_6V1440mA_85C
-20
8
9
10
11
12
13
14 15 16 17
Frequency (GHz)
18
S22(dB) over Voltage
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Typical Power Detector Voltages: Vds=6V, Idsq=1.4A, Frequency=13GHz
Detector Voltages (DET_O and DET_R) vs. Output RF power
Vdelta axis is Log-scale.
+5V
100KΩ
100KΩ
10KΩ
10KΩ
DET_O
+5V
DET_R
Vout=DET_R – DET_O
10KΩ
+
10KΩ
-5V
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Applications
The MMA-121633-R5 MMIC power amplifier is designed for use as a power stage amplifier in
microwave transmitters. It is ideally suited for 12.7 to 15.4GHz band point to point radio applications
requiring a flat gain response and excellent linearity performance. This amplifier is provided as a 5x5mm
QFN package, and the packaged amplifier is fully compatible with industry standard high volume
surface mount PCB assembly processes.
Biasing and Operation
The recommended bias conditions for best performance for the MMA-121633-R5 are VDD = 6.0V,
Idsq = 1400mA.
Performance improvements are possible depending on applications. The drain bias voltage
range is 4 to 6V and the quiescent drain current biasing range is 1200mA to 2500mA. A single DC
gate supply connected to Vg will bias all the amplifier stages. Muting can be accomplished by setting Vg
to the pinch-off voltage (Vp=-2V). The gate voltage (Vg) should be applied prior to the drain voltages
(Vd1, Vd2, and Vd3) during power up and removed after the drain voltages during power down. The RF
input port is connected internally to the ground for ESD protection purpose; therefore, an input
decoupling capacitor is needed if the preceding output stage has DC present. The RF output is DC decoupled
internally. Typical DC supply connection with bi-passing capacitors for the MMA-121633-R5 is shown in
following pages.
MMA-121633-R5 contains optional temperature compensated output power detectors. Typical
detection voltage vs. output power is shown in previous page. To obtain over temperature compensation, a
recommended differential amplifier is required.
Assembly Techniques
GaAs MMICs are ESD sensitive. ESD preventive measures must be employed in all aspects of storage,
handling, and assembly. MMIC ESD precautions, handling considerations, die attach and bonding methods are
critical factors in successful GaAs MMIC performance and reliability.
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Package Pin-out:
Pin
4
21
10
31
28
15, 26
18
23
1, 3, 5, 8 ,9, 16, 17, 20, 22,
24, 25, 32, 33
2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19,
27, 29, 30
Description
RF Input
RF Output
Vg
Vd1
Vd2
Vd3
DET_Rreference
DET_Output
Ground
N/C
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Mechanical Information:
The units are in [mm].
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Application Circuit:
Vd2
Vd1
Vd3
1uF
DET_O
1uF
1uF
10Ω
10Ω
10Ω
0.01u
0.01u
25
26
27
28
29
30
6
19
7
18
8
17
RF Output
GND
RF OUT
GND
16
20
15
5
14
21
13
22
4
9
GND
23
3
12
RF IN
24
2
11
GND
1
10
RF Input
31
32
0.01u
10Ω
10Ω
0.01u
10Ω
0.01u
0.01u
1uF
1uF
Note:
Vd3 pins must be biased
from both sides.
Vg
Vd3
DET_R
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Recommended Application Board Design:
Board Material is 10mil (Dielectric) thickness Rogers 4350B with 0.5oz cupper clads.
Board is soldered on a gold plated solid cupper block and adequate heat-sinking is required for 16.8W total
power dissipation.
Vd1
Vd2
C1
C2
DET_O
Vd3
C3
R2
C7
C6
R3
R1
C8
RF IN
RF OUT
C4
R5
R4
C10
C9
C5
Vg
Part
C1, C2, C3, C4, C5
C6, C7, C8, C9, C10
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5
Vd4
DET_R
Description
1uF capacitor (0603)
0.01uF Capacitor (0402)
10Ω Resistor (0402)
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MMA-121633-R5
12.5-15.5GHz, 2W Power Amplifier
Data Sheet
Recommended Application Board Design:
Board Material is 10mil (Dielectric) thickness Rogers 4350B with 0.5oz cupper clads. The board material and
mounting pattern, as defined in the data sheet, optimizes RF performance and is strongly recommended. An
electronic drawing of the land pattern is available upon request from MwT Sales & Application Engineering.
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