GaAs MMIC VSAT Power Amplifier 1.4 W

14.0 - 14.5 GHz

AM42-0002

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V4

2

RoHS

Compliant

Application Schematic

4,5,8,9

Absolute Maximum Ratings

1,2,3

Parameter

Absolute Maximum

12 Volts

-10 Volts

RF Input Power

+23 dBm

Channel Temperature

150°C

Storage Temperature

-65°C to +150°C

1.

Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause

permanent damage to this device.

2.

M/A-COM does not recommend sustained operation near

these survivability limits.

3.

Parameter

Test Conditions

Units

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Linear Gain

dB

19

22

—

Input VSWR

Ratio

—

2.5:1

2.7:1

Output VSWR

Ratio

—

2.7:1

—

Saturated Output Power

dBm

30.5

31.5

—

Output Power at P1dB

—

dBm

—

29.5

—

Output IP3

Two +24 dBm output tones @ 1 MHz spacing

dBm

—

39

—

Power Added Efficiency

%

—

22

—

Bias Current

mA

—

800

1400

Thermal Resistance

25°C Heat Sink

°C/W

—

10

—

Detector Output Voltage

V

—

+3.5

—

Handling Procedures

Please observe the following precautions to avoid

damage:

Static Sensitivity

Gallium Arsenide Integrated Circuits are sensitive

to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be

damaged by static electricity. Proper ESD control

techniques should be used when handling these

devices.

4.

Nominal bias is obtained by first connecting –5 volts to pin

Note sequence.

5.

RF ground and thermal interface is the flange (case bot-

tom). Adequate heat sinking is required.

6.

No DC bias voltage appears at the RF ports.

7.

The DC resistance at the input port is an open circuit and

at the output port is a short circuit.

8.

should be placed within 0.5 inches of pin 6.

9.

Resistor and capacitors surrounding the amplifier are

suggestions and not included as part of the AM42-0002.