XL1010-QT-EV1 - M/A-Com Technology Solutions

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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Features

 17.0 dB Small Signal Gain

 3.0 dB Noise Figure

 Single, Positive Bias Supply

 3x3mm QFN Package

 100% RF Tested

 RoHS* Compliant and 260°C Reflow Compatible

Description

The XL1010-QT is a three stage 20.0-38.0 GHz

GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier has a small signal

gain of 17.0 dB with a noise figure of 3.0 dB. The

device comes in a RoHS compliant, 3x3mm QFN

package and requires only a single positive bias

supply.

The devices uses MACOM’s GaAs pHEMT device

model technology, and is based upon electron

beam lithography to ensure high repeatability and

uniformity.

The device is well suited to multiple receiver

applications which require broadband performance

with simple bias requirements and the ease of

volume manufacturing with 3x3mm QFN packaging.

Ordering Information1

Part Number Package

XL1010-QT-0G00 bulk quantity

XL1010-QT-0G0T tape and reel

XL1010-QT-EV1 evaluation board

Functional Block Diagram/Board Layout

Pin Configuration

Pin No. Function

1 Ground

2 RF Input

3 Ground

4-9 No Connection

10 Ground

11 RF Output

12 Ground

13 Drain Bias

14-16 Not Connected

172 Paddle

16 15 14 13

5678

GND

RFIN

N/C

N/C N/C N/C N/C

GND

RFOUT

N/C

N/C N/C N/C VD

1. Reference Application Note M513 for reel size information. 2. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be

connected to ground.

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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Electrical Specifications: 20 - 38 GHz (Ambient Temperature T = 25°C)

Parameter Units Min. Typ. Max.

Input Return Loss dB - 12 -

Output Return Loss dB - 15 -

Small Signal Gain dB 153 17 -

Gain Flatness dB - +/-2 -

Reverse isolation dB - 45 -

Noise Figure dB - 3 -

Average Output Power for 1dB Compression dBm - 6 -

Drain Bias Voltage VDC 3 4 5

Supply Current mA - 45 60

3. Specified over 24.0 - 36.5 GHz

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Absolute Max.

Supply Voltage +7 VDC

Supply Current 70 mA

Input Power +12 dBm

Storage Temperature -65ºC to +165ºC

Operating Temperature MTTF Graph4

Channel Temperature MTTF Graph4

4. Channel temperature directly affects a device's MTTF. It is

recommended to keep channel temperature as low as possible

to maximize lifetime.

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

class 2 devices.

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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10 15 20 25 30 35 40

, Vdd=3

, Vdd=4

, Vdd=5

Typical Performance Curves

Small Signal Gain vs. Frequency

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

10 15 20 25 30 35 40

, Vdd=3

, Vdd=4

, Vdd=5

Input Return Loss vs. Frequency

S11 (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

S21 (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

-60

-50

-40

-30

-20

-10

10 15 20 25 30 35 40

, Vdd=3

, Vdd=4

, Vdd=5

Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency

S12 (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

-30

-25

-20

-15

-10

-5

10 15 20 25 30 35 40

, Vdd=3

, Vdd=4

, Vdd=5

Output Return Loss vs. Frequency

S21 (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

Noise Figure vs. Frequency

Noise Figure (dB)

Frequency (GHz)

20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40

P1dB vs. Frequency, 5 V @ 52 mA

P1dB (dBm)

Frequency (GHz)

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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App Note [1] Biasing - The device is operated with a single, positive bias supply. The device performance

is insensitive to changes in bias condition; however, gain and power handling can be slightly improved with

higher bias conditions without significantly affecting the noise figure performance. Typical biasing

conditions within the specified performance ranges are Vd=3 V, 35 mA, Vd=4 V, 45 mA, Vd=5 V, 55 mA.

Recommended Board Layout

(DXF file available from website)

RFIn

RFOut

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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Lead-Free Package Dimensions/Layout

Low Noise Amplifier

20 - 38 GHz

Rev. V1

XL1010-QT

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