Features Functional Block Diagram Wide bandwidth High linearity Single positive supply voltage On chip bias choke Pb-free RoHs compliant 4x4 mm SMT package Description The CMD197C4 is a wideband GaAs MMIC driver amplifier housed in a leadless surface mount package that is ideally suited for military, space and communications systems where small size and high linearity are needed. At 1 GHz the device delivers greater than 1 db of gain with a corresponding output 1 db compression point of +24 dbm and an output IP3 of 31 dbm. The CMD197C4 is a ohm matched design which eliminates the need for RF port matching and includes an on chip bias choke. Electrical Performance - V dd = 8. V, T A = 2 o C, F = 1 GHz Parameter Min Typ Max Units Frequency Range 1-24 GHz Gain 1. db Input Return Loss db Output Return Loss db Output P1dB 24 dbm Output IP3 31 dbm Output IP2 32 dbm Supply Current 22 ma
Specifications Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Rating Drain Voltage, Vdd 1 V RF Input Power + dbm Channel Temperature, Tch 1 C Power Dissipation, Pdiss 2.12 W Thermal Resistance, JC 3.6 C/W Operating Temperature -4 to 8 C Storage Temperature - to 1 C Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Min Typ Max Units Vdd. 8. 9. V Idd 22 ma Electrical performance is measured at specific test conditions. Electrical specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Exceeding any one or combination of the maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Electrical Specifications, V dd = 8. V, T A = 2 o C Parameter Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Units Frequency Range 1-6 6-18 18-22 GHz Gain 12 1 18. 12. 1. 19 12 16 19 db Noise Figure 3. 2. 4 db Input Return Loss 12 1 1 db Output Return Loss 1 1 13 db Output P1dB 24 24 17 21 dbm Output IP3 33 32 29 dbm Output IP2 36 32 42 dbm Supply Current 17 22 28 17 22 28 17 22 28 ma Gain Temperature Coefficient Noise Figure Temperature Coefficient.12.12.12 db/ C.9.9.9 db/ C
Response/dB Noise Figure/dB Response/dB Noise Figure/dB CMD197C4 Typical Performance Broadband Performance, V dd = 8. V, I dd = 22 ma, T A = 2 o C 8 1 7 1 S11 S22 S21 NF 6 4-3 -1 2-1 1-2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 22 24 26 28 3 Narrow-band Performance, V dd = 8. V, I dd = 22 ma, T A = 2 o C 8 1 7 1 S11 S22 S21 NF 6 4-3 -1 2-1 1-1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24
Noise Figure/dB Gain/dB CMD197C4 Typical Performance Gain vs. Temperature, V dd = 8. V 19 18 17 16 1 14 13 12 11 1 9 +2C 8 +8C 7-4C 6 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 Noise Figure vs. Temperature, V dd = 8. V 8 7 +2C +8C -4C 6 4 3 2 1 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19
P1dB/dBm Response/dBm CMD197C4 Typical Performance Output Power, V dd = 8. V 3 28 26 24 22 18 16 P1dB Psat 14 12 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 P1dB vs. Temperature, V dd = 8.V 3 28 26 +2C +8C -4C 24 22 18 16 14 12 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24
Output IP2/dBm Output IP3/dBm CMD197C4 Typical Performance Output IP3 vs. Temperature, V dd = 8. V 4 38 36 34 +2C +8C -4C 32 3 28 26 24 22 18 16 14 12 1 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 Output IP2, V dd = 8.V 46 44 42 4 38 36 34 32 3 28 26 24 22 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18
Mechanical Information Package Information and Dimensions Recommended PCB Land Pattern Design Services recommends that the user develop the land pattern that will provide the best design for proper solder reflow and device attach for their specific application. Please review CMDS Application Note AN 1 for a recommended land pattern approach. Recommended Solder Reflow Profile Design Services recommends screen printing with belt furnace reflow to ensure proper solder reflow and device attach. Please review CMDS Application Note AN 12 for a recommended solder reflow profile.
Pin Description Pin Diagram Functional Description Pad Function Description Schematic 1, 2, 6-9, 11-14, 18-22, 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground. 3,, 1, 17 and die paddle Ground Connect to RF / DC ground GND 4 RF in 23 Vdd ohm matched input External DC block required Power supply voltage Decoupling and bypass caps required RF in Vdd 16 RF out ohm matched output External DC block required RF out 1 ACG Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor per application circuit
Applications Information Application Circuit Biasing and Operation The CMD197C4 is biased with a single positive drain supply. Performance is optimized when the drain voltage is set to +8. V. Turn ON procedure: 1.Apply drain voltage V dd and set to +8 V Turn OFF procedure: 1.Turn off drain voltage V dd RF power can be applied at any time. GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be observed during handling, assembly and test.
Applications Information Evaluation Board The circuit board shown has been developed for optimized assembly at. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. As surface mount processes vary, careful process development is recommended. Bill of Material Designator Value Description J1, J2 SMA End Launch Connector P1 6 Pin Header C1, C4.33 µf Capacitor, Tantalum C, C8 1 pf Capacitor, 63 C9, C12 1 pf Capacitor, 42 U1 PCB CMD197C4 Driver Amplifier 141 Evaluation PCB Please note, All information contained in this data sheet is subject to change without notice.