Applications Satellite Communications Data Link Radar Product Features Functional Block Diagram Frequency Range: 13.4 16.5 GHz PSAT: > 41 dbm (PIN = 18 dbm) PAE: > 29% (PIN = 18 dbm) Large Signal Gain: > 23 db Small Signal Gain: > 28 db Bias: VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, VG = -2.6 V Typical Package Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.5 x 1.78 mm Performance Under CW Operation 1 2 3 2 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 General Description Qorvo s TGA18 SM is a packaged Ku-band, high power MMIC amplifier fabricated on Qorvo s production.15um GaN on SiC process. The TGA18 SM operates from 13.4 16.5 GHz and provides greater than 12 W of saturated output power with 23 db of large signal gain and greater than 29% power added efficiency. This high performance combination provides system designers the flexibility to improve system performance while reducing size and cost. The TGA18 SM is fully matched to 5 Ohms with integrated DC blocking capacitors on the RF ports simplifying system integration. It is ideally suited for military and commercial Ku-band radar and satellite communication systems. Lead-free and RoHS compliant. Evaluation boards are available upon request. Pad Configuration Pad No. Symbol 1, 3, 11, 13 GND 2 RF Input 4 VG123 5-1, 14, 16-18, 2 No Connect 12 RF Output 15 VD3 19 VD12 Ordering Information Part Description 13.4 16.5 GHz 12 W GaN Power Amplifier Datasheet: Rev B December 218-1 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Drain Voltage (VD) Gate Voltage Range (VG) Drain Current (ID12) Drain Current (ID3) Gate Current Power Dissipation (PDISS), 85 C, CW Input Power (PIN), CW, 5Ω, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, 85 C Input Power (PIN), CW, VSWR 3:1, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, 85 C Value 29.5 V 8 to V 1.15 A 1.3 A See plot on page 3 W dbm 27 dbm Mounting Temperature ( seconds) C Storage Temperature to 15 C Operation of this device outside the parameter ranges given above may cause permanent damage. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these conditions is not implied. Recommended Operating Conditions Parameter Drain Voltage (VD) Drain Current (IDQ) Gate Voltage (VG) Value 28 V 5 ma (Total) 2.6 V (Typ.) Electrical specifications are measured at specified test conditions. Specifications are not guaranteed over all recommended operating conditions. Electrical Specifications Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, VG = 2.6 V Typical, CW Parameter Min Typical Max Units Operational Frequency Range 13.4 16.5 GHz Small Signal Gain > 28 db Input Return Loss > 15 db Output Return Loss > 5 db Power Gain (Pin = 18 dbm) > 23 db Output Power (Pin = 18 dbm) > 41 dbm Power Added Efficiency (Pin = 18 dbm) > 29 % Small Signal Gain Temperature Coefficient.11 db/ C Output Power Temperature Coefficient (Temp: 25 C 85 C @ Pin = 18 dbm).1 db/ C Recommended Operating Voltage 2 to 28 28 V Datasheet: Rev B December 218-2 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
R JC (C /W) P DISS (W) Thermal and Reliability Information Parameter Test Conditions Value Units Thermal Resistance (θjc) (1) Tbase = 85 C 4.44 ºC/W Channel Temperature (TCH) (No RF drive) VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 113 C Median Lifetime (TM) PDISS = 6.3 W 1.53E11 Hrs Thermal Resistance (θjc) (1) Tbase = 85 C, CW, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 4.46 ºC/W Channel Temperature (TCH) (Under RF drive) Freq = 16. GHz, ID_Drive = 1.46 A, 215 C Median Lifetime (TM) PIN = 2 dbm, POUT =.7 dbm, PDISS = 29.16 W 6.52E6 Hrs Notes: 1. Thermal resistance measured to back of package. Median Lifetime Test Conditions: VD = 28 V; Failure Criteria = 1% reduction in ID_MAX 8 7 6 5 Thermal Resistance vs. P DISS T PKG BASE = +85 C P DISS vs. Frequency vs. T BASE P IN = 15 dbm V D = 28 V, I DQ = 5 ma P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm 4 25 3 2 1 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 P DISS (W) 2 15 - C +25 C +85 C 1 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-3 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
S21 (db) S21 (db) S (db) S21 (db) S11 (db) Typical Performance: Small Signal Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 42 Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature Input Return Loss vs. Frequency vs. Temp. 34-5 -1 - C +25 C +85 C -15 18 14 - C +25 C +85 C 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18-2 -25-12 13 14 15 16 17 18-1 -2 Output Return Loss vs. Freqency vs. Temp. - C +25 C +85 C -3-4 -5-6 -7-8 -9-1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Gain vs. Frequency vs. Drain Current Gain vs. Frequency vs. Drain Voltage 34 34 18 2 ma 5 ma 25 ma 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 2 V 24 V 28 V 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-4 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Output Power (dbm) Output Power (dbm) Output Power (dbm) Output Power (dbm) Output Power (dbm) Typical Performance: CW Power Operation Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 43 Output Power vs. Frequency vs. Voltage 43 Output Power vs. Frequency vs. Temp. 42 42 41 41 39 37 39 37 P IN = 15 dbm P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm 36 2 V 24 V 28 V 36 - C +25 C +85 C Output Power vs. Input Power vs. Voltage 44 42 36 34 32 Frequency = 15.5 GHz 28 24 2 V 24 V 28 V 2-1 -8-6 -4-2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 43 42 41 39 Output Power vs. Frequency vs. P IN 16 dbm 17 dbm 37 18 dbm 36 19 dbm 2 dbm Output Power vs. Input Power vs. Freq. 44 42 36 34 32 28 24 13.5 GHz 15. GHz 16.5 GHz 2-1 -8-6 -4-2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-5 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
PAE (%) PAE (%) PAE (%) PAE (%) PAE (%) Typical Performance: CW Power Operation Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 45 PAE vs. Frequency vs. Drain Voltage 45 PAE vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 25 2 15 2 V 24 V 28 V 1 25 P IN = 15 dbm 2 P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm 15 - C +25 C +85 C 1 45 25 2 15 PAE vs. Input Power vs. Drain Voltage Frequency = 15.5 GHz 1 5 2 V 24 V 28 V -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 45 PAE vs. Frequency vs. P IN 25 16 dbm 2 17 dbm 18 dbm 15 19 dbm 1 2 dbm 45 PAE vs. Input Power vs. Frequency 25 2 15 1 5 13.5 GHz 15. GHz 16.5 GHz -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-6 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Drain Current (A) Gate Current (ma) Drain Current (A) Gate Current (ma) Drain Current (A) Gate Current (ma) Typical Performance: CW Power Operation Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 2. Drain Current vs. Freq. vs. Drain Voltage 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1..8.6.4.2 2 V 24 V 28 V. 1 9 8 Gate Current vs. Freq. vs. Drain Voltage 2 V 24 V 28 V 7 6 5 4 3 2 1-1 2. 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1..8.6.4 Drain Current vs. Frequency vs. Temp. P IN = 15 dbm P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm.2 - C +25 C +85 C. 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gate Current vs. Frequency vs. Temp. - C +25 C +85 C P IN = 15 dbm P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm -1 2. 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1..8.6 Drain Current vs. Input Power vs. Voltage Frequency = 15.5 GHz.4.2 2 V 24 V 28 V. -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 Gate Current vs. Input Power vs. Voltage 2. 1.8 2 V 24 V 28 V 1.6 1.4 1.2 Frequency = 15.5 GHz 1..8.6.4.2. -.2 -.4 -.6-1 -8-6 -4-2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-7 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Power Gain (db) Power Gain (db) Power Gain (db) Power Gain (db) Drain Current (A) Gate Current (ma) Typical Performance: CW Power Operation Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma 2. Drain Current vs. Input Power vs. Freq. 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1..8.6.4.2 13.5 GHz 15. GHz 16.5 GHz. -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 1 Gate Current vs. Input Power vs. Freq. 9 13.5 GHz 15. GHz 16.5 GHz 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1-1 -1-8 -6-4 -2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 28 Power Gain vs. Freq. vs. Drain Voltage 28 Power Gain vs. Frequency vs. P IN 24 24 2 18 16 2 V 24 V 28 V 14 2 16 dbm 18 17 dbm 18 dbm 16 19 dbm 14 2 dbm Power Gain vs. Input Power vs. Freq. 13.5 GHz 15. GHz 16.5 GHz 36 34 32 28 24 2 18-1 -8-6 -4-2 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 28 24 Power Gain vs. Frequency vs. Temperature 2 P IN = 15 dbm 18 P IN = 18 dbm P IN = 2 dbm 16 - C +25 C +85 C 14 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-8 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
IM3 (dbc) IM5 (dbc) IM3 (dbc) IM5 (dbc) IM3 (dbc) IM5 (dbc) Typical Performance: Linearity Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, 1 MHz Tone Spacing -1-2 - - -5 IM3 vs. Output Power vs. Frequency 13.75 GHz 14.5 GHz -6 15.5 GHz 16.5 GHz -7 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36 IM5 vs. Output Power vs. Frequency -1-2 - - -5 13.75 GHz -6 14.5 GHz -7 15.5 GHz -8 16.5 GHz -9 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36 IM3 vs. Output Power vs. Voltage Freq. = 15.5 GHz -1-2 - - 2 V -5 24 V -6 28 V -7 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36-1 -2 - - -5-6 -7 IM5 vs. Output Power vs. Voltage Freq. = 15.5 GHz 2 V 24 V -8 28 V -9 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36 IM3 vs. Output Power vs. Temperature Freq. = 15.5 GHz -1-2 - - -5-6 - C +25 C +85 C -7 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36-1 IM5 vs. Output Power vs. Temperature Freq. = 15.5 GHz -2 - - -5-6 -7-8 - C +25 C +85 C -9 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-9 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
2nd Harmonic (dbc) 2nd Harmonic (dbc) IM3 (dbc) IM5 (dbc) Typical Performance: Linearity Test conditions unless otherwise noted: 25 C, VD = 28 V, IDQ = 5 ma, 1 MHz Tone Spacing -1-2 - - -5 IM3 vs. Output Power vs. Current Freq. = 15.5 GHz -6 112 ma 5 ma -7 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36-1 -2 - - -5-6 -7 IM5 vs. Output Power vs. Current Freq. = 15.5 GHz -8 112 ma 5 ma -9 12 14 16 18 2 24 28 32 34 36-1 -2-2nd Harmonic vs. Output Power vs. Freq. 13.75 GHz 14.5 GHz 15.5 GHz 16.5 GHz -1-2 - 2nd Harmonic vs. Output Power vs. Temp. Freq. = 15.5 GHz - - -5-5 -6 25 27 29 31 33 37 39 41 43 - C +25 C +85 C -6 25 27 29 31 33 37 39 41 43 Datasheet: Rev B December 218-1 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Application Circuit V D12 R1 5.1 Ω C2 1 uf R4 Ω C5.1 uf 2 19 18 17 16 15 14 R5 Ω C4.1 uf R2 5.1 Ω C1 1 uf V D3 1 13 RF Input 2 12 RF Output 3 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 V G123 R3 5.1 Ω C3 1 uf R6 Ω C6.1 uf Note: VD12 and VD3 use a common power supply Bias-up Procedure Bias-down Procedure 1. Set ID limit to 18 ma, IG limit to 2mA 1. Turn off RF signal 2. Set VG to 5. V 2. Reduce VG to 5.V. Ensure IDQ ~ ma 3. Set VD +28 V 3. Set VD to V 4. Adjust VG more positive until IDQ = 5mA (VG ~ 2.6 V Typical) 5. Apply RF signal 4. Turn off VD supply 5. Turn off VG supply Datasheet: Rev B December 218-11 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
VG123 NC Evaluation Board and Mounting Detail NC VD12 C2 C1 R1 R2 C5 R4 NC VD3 C4 R5 R6 C6 Mounting Area Detail C3 R3 RF Layer is.8 thick Rogers Corp. RO3C (εr = 3.). Metal layers are.5 oz. copper. The microstrip line at the connector interface is optimized for the Southwest Microwave end launch connector 192-1A-5. Multiple vias should be employed under package center paddle to minimize inductance and thermal resistance. Reference Des. Component Value Manuf. Part Number C1 C3 Surface Mount Cap 1 uf, ±2 %, 5 V (1), X5R Various C4 C6 Surface Mount Cap.1 uf, ±1 %, 5 V (2), X7R Various R1 R3 Surface Mount Res 5.1 Ohm, ±5 % (2) Various R4 R6 Surface Mount Res. Ohm, ±5 % (2) Various Datasheet: Rev B December 218-12 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Mechanical Drawing & Pad Description 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 13 12 11 1 2 3 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 NOTES: UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: 1. MATERIAL: PACKAGE BASE: LAMINATE, PACKAGE LID: FR-4 2. PACKAGE EXPOSED METALLIZATION IS GOLD PLATED. 3. PART IS EPOXY SEALED. 4. BODY DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE LID SHIFT OR EPOXY RUNOUT WHICH CAN BE UP TO 2 MILS PER SIDE. PACKAGE MARKINGS: : PART NUMBER YY: PART ASSEMBLY YEAR WW: PART ASSEMBLY WEEK MXXX: BATCH ID Dimensions are in MILLIMETERS Pin Number Label Description 1, 3, 11, 13 GND RF Ground (including center pad) 2 RF Input RF Input; matched to 5Ω; DC Blocked 4 VG123 Gate voltage stages 1-2-3. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit as an example 5-1, 14, 16-18, 2 NC No Connection in package; grounding may improve performance 12 RF Output RF Output; matched to 5Ω; DC Blocked 15 VD3 19 VD12 Drain voltage stage 3. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit as an example Drain voltage stages 1-2. Bias network is required; see Application Circuit as an example Datasheet: Rev B December 218-13 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Recommended Soldering Temperature Profile Datasheet: Rev B December 218-14 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice
Product Compliance Information ESD Sensitivity Ratings Caution! ESD-Sensitive Device ESD Rating: TBD Value: TBD Test: Human Body Model (HBM) Standard: JEDEC Standard JESD-A114 MSL Rating TBD at C convection reflow The part is rated Moisture Sensitivity Level TBD JEDEC standard IPC/JEDEC J-STD-2. Solderability Compatible with the latest version of J-STD-2 Lead free solder, C. RoHS Compliance This part is compliant with 211/65/EU RoHS directive (Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) as amended by Directive 215/863/EU. This product also has the following attributes: Lead Free Antimony Free TBBP-A (C15H12Br2) Free PFOS Free Contact Information For the latest specifications, additional product information, worldwide sales and distribution locations: Web: www.qorvo.com Tel: 1-844-89-8163 Email: customer.support@qorvo.com Important Notice The information contained herein is believed to be reliable; however, Qorvo makes no warranties regarding the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the use of the information contained herein. All information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Customers should obtain and verify the latest relevant information before placing orders for Qorvo products. The information contained herein or any use of such information does not grant, explicitly or implicitly, to any party any patent rights, licenses, or any other intellectual property rights, whether with regard to such information itself or anything described by such information. THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND QORVO HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO SUCH PRODUCTS WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, USAGE OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Qorvo products are not warranted or authorized for use as critical components in medical, life-saving, or life-sustaining applications, or other applications where a failure would reasonably be expected to cause severe personal injury or death. Copyright 218 Qorvo, Inc. Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. Datasheet: Rev B December 218-15 of 15 - Disclaimer: Subject to change without notice