Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 4 - 14 GHz balanced LNA TGA2512-SM Key Features * * * * * * * Typical Frequency Range: 4 - 14 GHz 2.3 dB Nominal Noise Figure 25 dB Nominal Gain 15 dB AGC Range 13 dBm Nominal P1dB 24dBm Nominal OIP3 Bias: 5 V, 160 mA Gate Bias 5 V, 90 mA Self Bias Package Dimensions: 4.0 x 4.0 x 0.9 mm * Gate Bias Primary Applications * * * X-Band Radar EW, ECM Point-to-Point Radio Product Description In self-biased mode the TGA2512-SM achieves 6dBm typical P1dB, while in gate-biased mode the typical P1dB is over 13dBm. Lead-Free & RoHS compliant. Gain 20 5 10 4 NF 0 -10 3 2 IRL -20 1 ORL -30 Noise Figure (dB) Spar & NF (dB) The TGA2512-SM is designed for maximum ease of use. TGA2512-SM can handle up to 21dBm input power reliably, while the build-in gain control provides 15dB of typical gain control range. The part can be used in selfbiased mode, with a single +5V supply connection, or in gate biased mode, allowing the user to control the current for a particular application. Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5V, Id = 90mA 30 6 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency (GHz) Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5V, Id = 160mA 30 6 Gain Spar & NF (dB) The TriQuint TGA2512-SM is a packaged Xband balanced LNA with AGC amplifier for EW, ECM, and RADAR receiver or driver amplifier applications. The TGA2512-SM provides excellent noise performance with typical midband NF of 2.3dB, and high gain, 25dB from 4-14GHz Measured Data 20 5 10 4 NF 0 -10 3 2 IRL -20 ORL Evaluation boards are available. -30 1 Noise Figure (dB) Self Bias 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Frequency (GHz) Note: Device is early in the characterization process prior to finalizing all electrical specifications. Specifications are subject to change without notice 1 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM TABLE I MAXIMUM RATINGS 1/ SYMBOL PARAMETER VALUE NOTES [3.5 + (0.0125)(Id)] V 2/ 3/ Vd Drain Voltage Vg Gate Voltage Range Id Drain Current (gate biased) 240 mA Gate Current 7.04 mA PIN Input Continuous Wave Power 21 dBm PD Power Dissipation TCH Operating Channel Temperature Ig TM Mounting Temperature (30 Seconds) -1 TO +0.5 V 2/ See note 4/ 2/ 117 0C 5/ 0 260 C TSTG Storage Temperature -65 to 150 0C TCASE Package Operating Temperature -40 to 110 0C 1/ These ratings represent the maximum operable values for this device. 2/ Combinations of supply voltage, supply current, input power, and output power shall not exceed PD. 3/ Unit for Id is A 4/ For a median life time of 1E+6 hrs, Power dissipation is limited to: PD(max) = (117 0C - TBASE 0C) / JC (0C/W) Where TBASE is the base plate temperature. JC for self bias is 28.2 0C/W JC for gate bias is 37.6 0C/W 5/ Junction operating temperature will directly affect the device median time to failure (MTTF). For maximum life, it is recommended that junction temperatures be maintained at the lowest possible levels. 2 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM TABLE II ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Ta = 25 0C, Nominal) PARAMETER Gate Bias Self Bias UNITS Frequency Range 4 - 14 4 - 14 GHz Drain Voltage, Vd 5.0 5.0 V Drain Current, Id 160 90 mA Gate Voltage, Vg -0.1 - V Small Signal Gain, S21 25 22 dB Input Return Loss, S11 10 10 dB Output Return Loss, S22 20 20 dB Noise Figure, NF 2.3 2.3 dB Output Power @ 1dB Gain Compression, P1dB 13 6 dBm OIP3 24 16 dBm -0.02 -0.02 dB/0C Temperature Gain Coefficent Note: Table II Lists the RF Characteristics of typical devices as determined by fixtured measurements. TABLE III THERMAL INFORMATION TEST CONDITIONS TCH O ( C) TJC (qC/W) TM (HRS) TJC Thermal Resistance (channel to Case) Vd = 5 V Id = 160 mA Gate Bias Pdiss = 0.80 W 100 37.6 5.8E+6 TJC Thermal Resistance (channel to Case) Vd = 5 V Id = 90 mA Self Bias Pdiss = 0.45 W 82.7 28.2 4.1E+7 PARAMETER Note: Worst case condition with no RF applied, 100% of DC power is dissipated, Case Temperature @ 70 OC 3 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 90 mA 30 28 26 24 22 Gain (dB) 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 30 Vctrl=0.0V Vctrl=2.5V Vctrl=2.75V Vctrl=3.0V Vctrl=3.25V Vctrl=3.5V Vctrl=3.75V Vctrl=4.0V Vctrl=4.25V Vctrl=4.5V Vctrl=5.0V 28 26 24 Gain Over Vctrl (dB) 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 4 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 90 mA 0 -2 -4 Input Return Loss (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 0 -2 -4 Output Return Loss (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) 5 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 90 mA 10 9 Noise Figure (dB) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 10 Noise Figure Over Vctrl (dB) 9 8 7 6 5 4 Vctrl=0V Vctrl=2.5V Vctrl=2.75V Vctrl=3.0V Vctrl=3.5V Vctrl=4.0V Vctrl=5.0V 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 6 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 90 mA 15 14 13 12 P1dB (dBm) 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 15 Vctrl=0V Vctrl=2V Vctrl=3V Vctrl=3.5V Vctrl=4V Vctrl=5V 12 P1dB Over Vctrl (dBm) 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 7 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Self Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 90 mA 26 24 22 OIP3 (dBm) 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Frequency (GHz) 8 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 160 mA 30 28 26 24 22 Gain (dB) 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 30 Vctrl=0V Vctrl=1V Vctrl=2V Vctrl=3V Vctrl=4V Vctrl=5V 28 26 24 Gain Over Vctrl (dB) 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 9 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 160 mA 0 -2 -4 Input Return Loss (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 0 -2 -4 Output Return Loss (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 -22 -24 -26 -28 -30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Frequency (GHz) 10 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 160 mA 10 9 Noise Figure (dB) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 10 Noise Figure Over Vctrl (dB) 9 8 7 6 5 4 Vctrl=0V Vctrl=2.5V Vctrl=2.75V Vctrl=3.0V Vctrl=3.5V Vctrl=4.0V Vctrl=5.0V 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 11 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 160 mA 15 14 13 12 11 P1dB (dBm) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 15 12 P1dB Over Vctrl (dBm) 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 Vctrl=0V Vctrl=2V Vctrl=3V Vctrl=3.5V Vctrl=4V Vctrl=5V -9 -12 -15 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Frequency (GHz) 12 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Measured Data Bias Conditions: Gate Bias, Vd = 5 V, Id = 160 mA 26 24 22 OIP3 (dBm) 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Frequency (GHz) 13 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Package Pinout Diagram 11 10 12 1 9 8 2 13 3 7 6 5 4 Bottom View Top View Dot indicates Pin 1 Self Bias Pin Description 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 NC 2 RF Input 8 RF Output 10 Vd 11 Vctrl 13 Gnd Self Bias: Vd = 5V (Id = ~90mA), Vctrl = 0 to +5V for Gain adjustment Gate Bias Pin Description 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 NC 2 RF Input 8 RF Output 10 Vd 11 Vctrl 12 Vg 13 Gnd Gate Bias: Vd = 5V , Vctrl = 0 to +5V for Gain adjustment Vg = Range, -0.5 to 0, typically ~ -0.1 will provide ~160mA of Id. 14 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA4512-SM Mechanical Drawing 10 11 12 1 9 13 8 4.00 2 .65 2.1 x 2.1mm Ground Pad 7 .33 3.05 3 .62 6 5 .95 4 .95 1.35 4.00 Bottom View Units: Millimeters. Package tolerance: +/- 0.10 GaAs MMIC devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be observed during handling, assembly and test. 15 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Recommended Board Layout Assembly Self Bias 100pF 0402 Case Size 16 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Recommended Board Layout Assembly Gate Bias 100pF 0402 Case Size 17 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com Advance Product Information July 15, 2005 TGA2512-SM Ordering Information Part Package Style TGA2512-SM-1 QFN 4x4 Surface Mount - Self Bias TGA2512-SM-2 QFN 4x4 Surface Mount - Gate Bias 18 TriQuint Semiconductor Texas: Phone (972)994-8465 Fax (972)994-8504 Email: Info-mmw@tqs.com Web: www.triquint.com