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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
16.5 dB Small Signal Gain
49 dBm Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
4W Saturated RF Power
Integrated Power Detector
6x6mm QFN Package, RoHS Compliant
100% RF Testing
Features
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P1039-QJ
The XP1039-QJ is a packaged linear power amplifier
that operates over the 5.6-7.1 GHz frequency band. The
device provides 16.5 dB gain and 49 dBm Output Third
Order Intercept Point (OIP3) with up to 4W of saturated
RF power. The packaged amplifier comes in an industry
standard, fully molded 6x6mm QFN package and is
comprised of a two stage power amplifier with an
integrated, temperature compensated on-chip power
detector. The device includes on-chip ESD protection
structures and DC by-pass capacitors to ease the
implementation and volume assembly of the
packaged part. The XP1039-QJ provides an alternative
solution to discrete power FETS with the added
advantages of higher gain and linearity in a standard
QFN package. The device is well suited for
Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS, SATCOM and VSAT
applications.
General Description
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 oC)
Parameter
Frequency Range (f)
Small Signal Gain (S21)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
P1dB
Psat
OIP3 @ 25 dBm Pout
OIP3 @ 28.5 dBm Pout
PAE at Psat
Detector Power Range
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
Detector Bias Voltage (Vdet,ref)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)
Quiescent Supply Current (Idq)
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
%
dBm
VDC
VDC
VDC
mA
Min.
5.6
15.5
34.5
46
46
0.0
-2.0
Typ.
-
16.5
10.0
8.0
45.0
35.5
36.0
50.0
49.0
24.0
-
8.0
5.0
-1.0
1400
Max.
7.1
19.0
35.0
Absolute Maximum Ratings1,2,3
(1) Operation of this device above any one of these parameters may cause
permanent damage.
(2) Channel temperature directly affects a device’s MTTF. Channel temperature
should be kept as low as possible to maximize lifetime.
(3) For saturated performance it recommended that the sum of (2*Vdd + abs(Vgg)) <17
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Voltage (Vgg)
Supply Current (Id1)
Supply Current (Id2)
Detector Pin (Vdet)
Detector Ref Pin (Vref )
Input Power (Pin)
Abs. Max. Junction/Channel Temp
Max. Operating Junction/Channel Temp
Continuous Power Dissipation (Pdiss) at 85 ºC
Thermal Resistance (Tchannel=160 ºC)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Mounting Temperature
ESD Min. - Machine Model (MM)
ESD Min. - Human Body Model (HBM)
MSL Level
+8.5V
-2.5V
600 mA
1200 mA
6V
6V
+25 dBm
175 ºC
160 ºC
11.2 W
6.8 ºC/W
-40 to +85 ºC
-65 to +150 ºC
See solder reflow profile
Class A
Class 1A
MSL3
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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11
Power Amplifier Measurements
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P1039-QJ
XP1039-QJ: Gain vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
Gain (dB)
XP1039-QJ: P1dB vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=28.5dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1400mA, Temp=25degC
40
42
44
46
48
50
52
54
56
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
XP1039-QJ: P1dB vs Freq
Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
1200mA
1400mA
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=28.5dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
1200mA
1400mA
XP1039-QJ: OIP3 vs Freq
Ptotal=25dBm, Vd=8V, Id=1200mA/1400mA, Temp=25degC
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
5.6 5.9 6.2 6.5 6.8 7.1
Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 (dBm)
1200mA
1400mA
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11 P1039-QJ
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Package Dimensions / Layout
Functional Schematic
1
2
3
4
16
15
14
13
10
5
6
17
18
RF IN
VD2VD1
GND
GND
nc
GND
GND
RF OUT
GND
nc
nc nc
GNDnc
nc
VG1
VG2
Vdet
Vref
11
12
7
8
9
24
23
22
21
20
19
GND
GND
nc nc
Pin Designations
Pin Number
1
2-3
4
5
6
7-12
13
14
15
16-17
18
19
20-23
24
Pin Name
VD1
GND
RF In
VG1
VG2
nc
Vref
Vdet
RF Out
GND
VD2
nc
GND
nc
Pin Function
Drain 1 Bias
Ground
RF Input
Gate 1 Bias
Gate 2 Bias
Not Connected
Pwr Det Reference
Pwr Detector
RF Output
Ground
Drain 2 Bias
Not Connected
Ground
Not Connected
Nominal Value
8.0V, 466mA
GND
~ -0.7V
~ -0.7V
GND
5.0V (100k )
5.0V (100k )
GND
8.0V, 933 mA
GND
GND
GND
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11
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Recommended Layout
P1039-QJ
App Note [1] Biasing – As shown in the Pin Designations table, the device is operated by biasing Vd1,2 at 8.0V. The nominal drain currents are
Id1=466mA and Id2=933mA, and this ratio of 1:2 between the first and second stage drain currents should be maintained for whatever drain
current levels are used. The typical gate voltages needed are -0.7V. Make sure to sequence the applied voltage to ensure negative bias is available
before applying the positive drain supply.
For linear applications it is recommended that active bias be used to keep the currents known and constant, and to maintain the best performance
over temperature. Depending on the supply voltage available and the power dissipation constraints, the bias circuit may be a single transistor or a
low-power operational amplifier, with a low value resistor in series with the drain supply used to sense the current.
For applications where the device is running into saturation, high power levels will be achieved by fixing the drain currents at the nominal levels
with NO RF applied, and then operated with a fixed gate bias once RF is applied.
App Note [2] PWB Layout Considerations - It is recommended to provide 100pF decoupling capacitors as close as possible to the pins of the
device, with additional larger decoupling capacitors further away. For example, in the Recommended Layout shown below, there are 100pF 0402
capacitors placed very near the device pins, and 1uF 0805 capacitors placed further away (the gate line shown without a 1uF capacitor (pin 6)
would have this capacitor further away on the other side of the screw).
Thermal management of the device is essential. It is recommended that measures such as copper-filled vias under the package, and post/screws for
top to bottom heat transfer are used (see Recommended Layout shown below). Adequate heat-sinking under the PWB is necessary in maintaining
the package base at a safe operating temperature.
App Note [3] Power Detector - As shown in the schematic at right, the power
detector is implemented by providing +5V bias and measuring the difference in
output voltage with standard op-amp in a differential mode configuration.
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11
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MTTF
P1039-QJ
These numbers were calculated based on accelerated life test information and thermal model analysis received from
the fabricating foundry.
XP1039 MTTF (Hrs) vs Package Base Temp (ºC)
1.0E+06
1.0E+07
1.0E+08
1.0E+09
1.0E+10
1.0E+11
1.0E+12
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
Package Base Temperature (ºC)
MTTF (Hrs)
MTTF 9.2W Pdis
MTTF 10.2W Pdis
MTTF 11.2W Pdis
XP1039-QJ Operating Power De-rating Curve
(continuous)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Package Base Temp (ºC)
Pdiss (W)
XP1050-QJ Power De-
rating
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
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. ©2011 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.
January 2011 - Rev 06-Jan-11
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Handling and Assembly Information
Ordering 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.
Electrostatic Sensitive Device - Observe all necessary precautions when handling.
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.
Package Attachment - This packaged product from Mimix Broadband is provided as a rugged surface mount package compatible
with high volume solder installation. Vacuum tools or other suitable pick and place equipment may be used to pick and place this
part. Care should be taken to ensure that there are no voids or gaps in the solder connection so that good RF, DC and ground
connections are maintained. Voids or gaps can eventually lead not only to RF performance degradation, but reduced reliability and
life of the product due to thermal stress.
Mimix Lead-Free RoHS Compliant Program - Mimix has an active program in place to meet customer and governmental
requirements for eliminating lead (Pb) and other environmentally hazardous materials from our products. All Mimix RoHS compliant
components are form, fit and functional replacements for their non-RoHS equivalents. Lead plating of our RoHS compliant parts is
100% matte tin (Sn) over copper alloy and is backwards compatible with current standard SnPb low-temperature reflow processes as
well as higher temperature (260°C reflow) “Pb Free” processes.
Part Number for Ordering Description
XP1039-QJ-0G00 Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 6x6 24L QFN surface mount package in bulk quantity
XP1039-QJ-0G0T Matte Tin plated RoHS compliant 6x6 24L QFN surface mount package in tape and reel
XP1039-QJ-EV1 XP1039-QJ evaluation board
Typical Reflow Profiles
Reflow Profile
Ramp Up Rate
Activation Time and Temperature
Time Above Melting Point
Max Peak Temperature
Time Within 5 ºC of Peak
Ramp Down Rate
SnPb
3-4 ºC/sec
60-120 sec @ 140-160 ºC
60-150 sec
240 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Pb Free
3-4 ºC/sec
60-180 sec @ 170-200 ºC
60-150 sec
265 ºC
10-20 sec
4-6 ºC/sec
Caution: ESD Sensitive
Appropriate precautions in handling, packaging
and testing devices must be observed.
Proper ESD procedures should be followed when handling this device.
P1039-QJ
5.6-7.1 GHz Linear 4W Power Amplifier
6x6mm QFN
