DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
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Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Features
Description
Low Operating Voltage: 5V
28.0 dBm Output IP3 @ 850 MHz
3.3 dB Noise Figure @ 850 MHz
20.5 dB Gain @ 850 MHz
14.2 dBm P1dB @ 850 MHz
Low Performance Variation Over Temperature
100% DC On-Wafer Testing
ESD Protection on All Die: >1000V HBM
Low Thermal Resistance: <110ºC/Watt
PA Driver Amp, IF Amp, LO Buffer Amp
Cellular, PCS, GSM, UMTS
Wireless Data and SATCOM
Transmit and Receive Functions
CATV
Applications
The CGB7001-BD is a Darlington Configured, high dynamic range,
utility gain block amplifier. Designed for applications operating
within the DC to 6.0 GHz frequency range, Mimix’s broadband,
cascadable, gain block amplifiers are ideal solutions for transmit,
receive and IF applications.
These MMIC amplifiers are available in bare die form. Mimix's
InGaP HBT technology and an industry low thermal resistance
offer a thermally robust and reliable gain block solution.
The InGaP HBT die have extra pads to enable thorough DC
testing. This unique test capability and the inclusion of ESD
protection on all die, significantly enhances the quality, reliability
and ruggedness of these products.
With a single bypass capacitor, optional RF choke and two DC
blocking capacitors, this gain block amplifier offers significant
ease of use in a broad range of applications.
Typical Performance
Notes: 1. Test Conditions in Mimix eval board, Vs = 5 V, Id = 35 mA Typ., Rbias = 27 , Zs = Zl = 50 , OIP3 tone spacing = 1 MHz, Pout per tone = 3 dBm.
2. Values reflect performance in recommended application circuit.
3. Only on-wafer DC test is done. Devices are not tested for RF performance.
850 MHz 1950 MHz 2400 MHz 3500 MHz
UnitsMax.Typ.Min. Max.Typ.Min. Max.Typ.Min. Max.Typ.Min.Temperature (ºC)Parameter
Small Signal Gain
Output P1dB
Output IP3
Noise Figure
Operating Current
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Pout @ -45 dBc, ACP
IS-95, 9 Forward Channels
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
19.5
19.2
13.2
11.5
26.5
25.0
32
28
12
11
18
17
20.5
20.5
14.2
14.2
28.0
28.0
3.3
3.3
35
35
16
16
23
23
10.0
9.0
21.5
21.8
4.1
4.4
39
43
16.8
16.5
12.5
11.0
25.5
24.0
32
28
11
10
13
12
17.8
17.8
13.5
13.5
27.0
27.0
3.5
3.5
35
35
15
15
18
18
10.0
10.0
18.8
19.1
4.3
4.7
39
43
16.0
17.0
12.1
11.0
25.0
24.0
32
28
11
10
13
12
17.0
17.0
13.1
13.1
26.5
26.5
3.6
3.6
35
35
15
15
18
18
18.0
18.3
4.4
4.8
38
42
14.8
14.8
11.1
11.1
24.0
24.0
3.8
3.8
35
35
15
15
15
15
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
mA
mA
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
Max Device Voltage
Max Device Current
Max Device Dissipated Power
RF Input Power
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
Operating Temperature
Thermal Resistance
ESD (HBM)
+5.5 V
110 mA
0.45 W
+17 dBm
-55ºC to 150ºC
150ºC
-40ºC to +85ºC
110º C/W
1000 V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Operation of this device above any of these parameters may cause
permanent damage.
Chip Layout
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DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Typical S-Parameter and Noise Performance
Linearity Performance - Base Station ACP – IS-95
P1dB Vs Frequency
6
8
10
12
14
16
0123456
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
25 C
-40 C
85 C
OIP3 Vs Frequency
23
25
27
29
31
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
25 C
-40 C
85 C
1 MHz separation, 3 dBm/tone
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DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Typical S-Parameter and Noise Performance (cont.)
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DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Typical Scattering Parameters (Vd = +4.1V, Icc = 35.7 mA, T = 23°C, device in a 50 ohm system)
Frequency S11 S21 S12 S22
(MHz) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang)
100 0.111 -9.7 12.53172.9 0.065 -0.5 0.141 -12.6
200 0.113-19.0 12.42 165.8 0.065 -0.8 0.142 -25.3
300 0.115 -28.2 12.30 159.0 0.065 -1.2 0.145 -36.9
400 0.119 -36.6 12.11 152.1 0.066 -1.6 0.150 -48.0
500 0.124 -44.6 11.92 145.5 0.067 -2.2 0.155 -58.1
600 0.129 -52.2 11.70 138.9 0.067 -2.8 0.160 -68.0
700 0.134 -58.9 11.45 132.5 0.068 -3.30.165 -77.0
800 0.140 -65.311.19 126.2 0.069 -4.2 0.170 -85.1
900 0.146 -71.2 10.93120.0 0.071 -5.0 0.174 -92.8
1000 0.152 -76.8 10.66 114.0 0.072 -6.0 0.178 -99.9
1100 0.159 -81.8 10.39 108.0 0.073-7.0 0.182 -106.6
1200 0.165 -86.4 10.10 102.2 0.075 -8.1 0.184 -112.7
1300 0.171 -90.8 9.8396.6 0.076 -9.4 0.186 -118.5
1400 0.178 -94.8 9.56 91.0 0.078 -10.6 0.187 -123.7
1500 0.185 -98.5 9.29 85.6 0.080 -12.0 0.188 -128.8
1600 0.191 -102.1 9.04 80.30.081 -13.5 0.188 -133.5
1700 0.197 -105.6 8.79 75.0 0.083-15.0 0.187 -138.0
1800 0.203-108.9 8.54 69.9 0.085 -16.7 0.186 -142.2
1900 0.209 -112.2 8.31 64.9 0.087 -18.30.184 -146.2
2000 0.215 -115.4 8.09 59.9 0.089 -20.1 0.181 -150.1
2100 0.221 -118.5 7.87 55.0 0.091 -21.9 0.179 -153.6
2200 0.227 -121.5 7.66 50.2 0.093-23.8 0.175 -157.1
2300 0.232 -124.5 7.47 45.5 0.094 -25.7 0.172 -160.4
2400 0.238 -127.37.27 40.8 0.097 -27.6 0.168 -163.4
2500 0.244 -130.37.09 36.1 0.099 -29.7 0.164 -166.4
2600 0.248 -133.1 6.92 31.5 0.101 -31.8 0.159 -169.3
2700 0.252 -135.9 6.75 27.1 0.103-33.9 0.154 -172.1
2800 0.256 -138.9 6.60 22.6 0.105 -36.2 0.150 -174.7
2900 0.261 -142.1 6.45 18.1 0.107 -38.5 0.145 -177.7
3000 0.265 -145.0 6.3113.7 0.109 -40.8 0.139 179.9
3100 0.268 -147.9 6.17 9.30.111 -43.0 0.135 177.4
3200 0.271 -150.9 6.05 5.0 0.114 -45.4 0.129 174.7
3300 0.274 -154.2 5.930.7 0.116 -47.9 0.124 171.6
3400 0.276 -157.6 5.81 -3.7 0.118 -50.30.119 168.4
3500 0.278 -161.0 5.70 -8.0 0.120 -52.9 0.113165.1
3600 0.279 -164.4 5.59 -12.30.123-55.4 0.107 161.6
3700 0.278 -167.9 5.49 -16.6 0.125 -58.0 0.101 157.5
3800 0.278 -171.4 5.40 -20.9 0.127 -60.5 0.094 152.6
3900 0.276 -175.5 5.30 -25.2 0.130-63.30.088 147.3
4000 0.275 -179.5 5.21 -29.5 0.132 -66.0 0.081 141.2
4100 0.272 176.5 5.13-33.8 0.134 -68.8 0.075 134.0
4200 0.268 172.35.04 -38.1 0.137 -71.6 0.069 125.5
4300 0.264 167.9 4.97 -42.4 0.139 -74.5 0.063114.5
4400 0.258 163.1 4.89 -46.7 0.141 -77.4 0.059 101.5
4500 0.252 158.2 4.82 -51.1 0.144 -80.4 0.057 86.9
4600 0.246 153.1 4.74 -55.4 0.146 -83.30.058 71.3
4700 0.238 147.7 4.67 -59.7 0.148 -86.4 0.06355.9
4800 0.230 142.0 4.60 -64.1 0.150 -89.5 0.071 41.8
4900 0.221 135.6 4.54 -68.5 0.153-92.7 0.082 30.1
5000 0.212 128.4 4.47 -73.0 0.155 -96.0 0.096 19.7
Continues Next Page. S-Parameter Data Files are available online at: www.mimixbroadband.com
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Frequency S11 S21 S12 S22
(MHz) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang) (Mag) (Ang)
5100 0.203121.1 4.40 -77.5 0.157 -99.2 0.111 11.0
5200 0.195 113.4 4.34 -81.9 0.159 -102.6 0.128 3.8
5300 0.187 104.6 4.27 -86.5 0.160 -105.8 0.146 -2.6
5400 0.180 95.0 4.20 -91.0 0.162 -109.30.166 -8.6
5500 0.175 84.4 4.13-95.6 0.164 -112.8 0.187 -14.1
5600 0.172 73.4 4.07 -100.2 0.165 -116.30.209 -19.1
5700 0.171 62.1 4.00 -104.8 0.166 -119.8 0.231-23.7
5800 0.174 50.2 3.92 -109.5 0.168 -123.4 0.255 -28.5
5900 0.179 38.2 3.84 -114.1 0.168 -127.1 0.280 -33.1
6000 0.190 27.0 3.77 -118.8 0.169 -130.7 0.304 -37.5
6100 0.202 16.4 3.69 -123.5 0.169 -134.4 0.329 -41.7
6200 0.217 6.5 3.61 -128.2 0.169 -138.1 0.354 -45.8
6300 0.234 -2.8 3.52 -132.9 0.169 -141.8 0.379 -49.9
6400 0.252 -11.4 3.44 -137.5 0.168 -145.4 0.404 -54.0
6500 0.272 -19.4 3.35 -142.1 0.168 -149.2 0.429 -57.9
6600 0.293-26.6 3.26 -146.7 0.167 -152.8 0.453-61.9
6700 0.314 -33.2 3.18 -151.30.166 -156.4 0.477 -65.6
6800 0.335-39.5 3.09 -155.9 0.164 -160.0 0.499 -69.3
6900 0.356 -45.6 3.00 -160.4 0.163-163.6 0.522 -73.0
7000 0.378 -51.32.90 -164.8 0.161 -167.2 0.543-76.7
7100 0.398 -56.6 2.81 -169.1 0.159 -170.6 0.564 -80.2
7200 0.419 -61.7 2.72 -173.5 0.157 -174.1 0.583-83.7
7300 0.437 -66.6 2.64 -177.8 0.155 -177.5 0.601 -87.2
7400 0.456 -71.32.55 178.1 0.153179.2 0.618 -90.5
7500 0.474 -75.8 2.47 173.9 0.150 175.9 0.635-93.7
7600 0.491 -80.1 2.38 169.9 0.148 172.8 0.650 -97.0
7700 0.507 -84.2 2.30 165.9 0.145 169.6 0.664 -100.0
7800 0.521 -88.2 2.22 162.0 0.143166.5 0.677 -103.1
7900 0.534 -92.0 2.15 158.2 0.141 163.6 0.689 -106.1
8000 0.547 -95.8 2.08 154.4 0.138 160.6 0.701 -108.9
8100 0.560 -99.32.00 150.7 0.136 157.7 0.712 -111.8
8200 0.571 -102.7 1.94 147.0 0.133 154.9 0.721 -114.5
8300 0.582 -106.0 1.87 143.4 0.131 152.1 0.729 -117.2
8400 0.591 -109.4 1.81 139.9 0.129 149.2 0.738 -119.8
8500 0.599 -112.6 1.75 136.4 0.127 146.7 0.746 -122.3
8600 0.608 -115.8 1.69 133.0 0.125 143.9 0.752 -124.8
8700 0.615 -118.7 1.64 129.6 0.123141.2 0.760 -127.3
8800 0.622 -121.6 1.59 126.30.120 138.9 0.765 -129.7
8900 0.627 -124.4 1.54 123.0 0.118 136.4 0.770 -132.0
9000 0.632 -127.31.49 119.7 0.117 133.8 0.774 -134.3
9100 0.637-130.1 1.45 116.5 0.115 131.4 0.779 -136.6
9200 0.641 -132.7 1.40 113.30.113128.9 0.783-138.8
9300 0.644 -135.31.36 110.2 0.112 126.6 0.786 -141.0
9400 0.647 -137.9 1.32 107.1 0.110 124.2 0.789 -143.1
9500 0.649 -140.4 1.29 104.0 0.109 121.9 0.791 -145.2
9600 0.651 -143.0 1.25 101.0 0.107 119.6 0.793-147.2
9700 0.653-145.4 1.22 97.9 0.106 117.30.795 -149.2
9800 0.654 -147.8 1.19 94.9 0.105 114.9 0.797 -151.2
9900 0.654 -150.1 1.15 92.0 0.103112.5 0.799 -153.2
10000 0.654 -152.5 1.1389.0 0.102 110.4 0.800 -155.1
DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Typical Scattering Parameters (Vd = +4.1V, Icc = 35.7 mA, T = 23°C, device in a 50 ohm system)
S-Parameter Data Files are available online at: www.mimixbroadband.com
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DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Application Circuit
Recommended Bias Resistor Values for ID = 35 mA
Supply Voltage (Vs) 5V 6V 7V 8V 10V 12V
Rbias (1/8W) 27 55 84 — — —
Rbias (1/4W) — — — 113 169 —
Rbias (1/2W) — — — — — 220
Ref Designator Value
C1, C2 1000 pF
C3 1.0 F
L1 56 nH
dI / )dV - sV( = saiB R 1R
Note: Rbias provides DC bias stability over temperature.
2
RF IN
Vs
RF OUT
C1 C2
Note: This schematic represents the topology of the application circuit recommended by Mimix.
uuuu
L1
R Bias = (Vs - Vd) / Id
4
3
1
Vd
R1 C3
Physical Dimensions
Bonding Configuration
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DC-6.0 GHz InGaP HBT MMIC
Matched Gain Block Amplifier
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2007 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
CGB7001-BD
March 2007 - Rev 28-Mar-07
Handling and Assembly Information
CAUTION! - Mimix Broadband MMIC Products contain gallium arsenide (GaAs) which can be hazardous to the human body
and the environment. For safety, observe the following procedures:
Do not ingest.
Do not alter the form of this product into a gas, powder, or liquid through burning, crushing, or chemical
processing as these by-products are dangerous to the human body if inhaled, ingested, or swallowed.
Observe government laws and company regulations when discarding this product. This product must be
discarded in accordance with methods specified by applicable hazardous waste procedures.
Life Support Policy - Mimix Broadband's products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or
systems without the express written approval of the President and General Counsel of Mimix Broadband. As used herein: (1)
Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body, or (b)
support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in
the labeling, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. (2) A critical component is any component
of a life support device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support
device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
ESD - Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) devices are susceptible to electrostatic and mechanical damage. Die are supplied in antistatic
containers, which should be opened in cleanroom conditions at an appropriately grounded anti-static workstation. Devices
need careful handling using correctly designed collets, vacuum pickups or, with care, sharp tweezers.
Die Attachment - GaAs Products from Mimix Broadband are 0.100 mm (0.004") thick. Microstrip substrates should be brought
as close to the die as possible. The mounting surface should be clean and flat. If using conductive epoxy, recommended
epoxies are Tanaka TS3332LD, Die Mat DM6030HK or DM6030HK-Pt cured in a nitrogen atmosphere per manufacturer's cure
schedule. Apply epoxy sparingly to avoid getting any on to the top surface of the die. An epoxy fillet should be visible around
the total die periphery. For additional information please see the Mimix "Epoxy Specifications for Bare Die" application note.
Wire Bonding - Windows in the surface passivation above the bond pads are provided to allow wire bonding to the die's gold
bond pads. The recommended wire bonding procedure uses Gold 0.025 mm (0.001") diameter ball bonds. Aluminum wire
should be avoided. Thermo-compression bonding is recommended though thermosonic bonding may be used providing the
ultrasonic content of the bond is minimized. Bond force, time and ultrasonics are all critical parameters. Bonds should be made
from the bond pads on the die to the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible.
Part Number for Ordering Description
CGB7001-BD-000V RoHS compliant die packed in vacuum release gel paks
