Avantek Products CI eacxann Premium Performance GaAs FET Amplifier Series 6 to 18 GHz Technical Data Features * Excellent Noise Figure Performance e Tightly Controlled Small Signal Gain Broad Range of Gain Options * Excellent Gain Performance over Temperature * Guaranteed P-1 dB and IP3 Performance Internal Voltage Regulation PHEMT Technology Applications The AWT 186 X XX U premium product series has been designed for application in systems where amplifier noise figure is critical in establishing overall receiver sensitivity. Excellent noise figure and gain variation performance, as well as a wide range of gain options, make these products ideal for broad band military electronic warfare and commer- cial communications systems. Repeatable unit to unit perfor- mance ensures consistent system performance from prototype through production. 963-24 11K un F Description The AWT 186 X XX U premium product series offers the system designer a broad range of high performance non-temperature- compensated amplifiers covering the full 6 to 18 GHz frequency band. HP PHEMT GaAs FET devices and rugged hybrid con- struction techniques, provide excellent low noise and medium power performance with proven reliability. This series consists of twenty-two amplifiers with minimum gain options from 17 dB to 42 dB and power outputs up to +20 dBm at 1 dB gain compression. Each unit consists of a cascade of balanced hybrid microcircuits specifically designed to provide an optimal combination of noise figure, small signal gain, and power performance. Screening A standard reliability screening (R-series) is available for these amplifiers. R-screening uses MIL-STD 883, Method 5008 Class B as a guide, which is modified to accommodate the physical 1-371 atte AWT 186 X XX U Series Pin Configuration MAX DC Input attributes of this product line. Method 5008 was developed for single microcircuits of relatively low complexity, housed in small connectorless packages, and contains some stress levels inappropriate for larger more complex amplifiers. The Reliabil- ity Screening Table provides detail on the R-screening test plan.Operation The AWT 186 X XX U series of amplifiers operate from a +12V power supply at a maximum current specified in the Electrical Specifications Table. Internal voltage regulation facilitates operation at voltages other than +12 within the minimum and maximum levels listed in the Maximum Ratings Table. The units are designed to be secured to a thermally conductive mount- ing surface which will maintain case temperature at 25C. While the AWT 186 X XX U series of amplifiers specified performance is guaranteed at 25C, the units are capable of operating over the temperature range of -54C to +100C as indicated in the Electri- cal Specifications Table. RF input power must be con- trolled to prevent damage to the input PHEMT devices. See the Electrical Specifications Table for input power restrictions. The PHEMTs are sensitive to electro- static discharge and should be handled with appropriate ESD processes and procedures. The aluminum packages are laser welded and tested for hermeticity, which enables operation in environments with high humidity and in the presence of contaminants. Maximum Ratings Parameter Min Max Units DC Input 1] 18 Volts Reverse Voltage -25 Volts Power Supply Ripple Power Supply Noise CW RF Input Power 20 dBm Pulsed RF Input Power +30 (Note 1} dBm Operating Temperature -54 +100 C Storage Temperature 150 C Humidity 100 % Notes: 1. L usec pulse width, 1% duty cycle max. Reliability Screening MIL STD 883 , Test Method Condition Internal Visual Inspection] (Note 1) AWS-014355-800 Pre-Seal Bake T,= 125C, 3 hours Stabilization Bake 1008 Condition B, T,= 125C, 24 hours minimum Temperature Cycle 1010 Condition B, 10 Cycles, ~5BC to +125C Constant Acceleration 2001 Condition A, Y axis, 5000 g Hermetic Seal, Fine 1014 Condition A, 1 x 10 ATM cce/sec maximum Hermetic Seal, Gross 1014 Condition C Burn-in 1015 Condition B, 168 hours, T= 100C Final Electrical T= 25C , Standard ATP External Visual 2009 Notes: 1. Internal visual standard uses Method 2017 Mil-Std 883 as a guide for microwave devices. Actual document used is workmanship Standard AWS-014355-800. 1-372Electrical Specifications Guaranteed Specifications @ 25C Case Temperature, Max Operating Temperature of 100C Power Output| Third Order Gain Noise | for 1 dB Gain| Intercept VSWR Input Power, Gain | Gain | Variation | Figure} Compression Point PSAT | (50 ohms) Current @ (aB) | (dB) (aB) (dB) (dBm) (dBm) |(dBm)| Maximum |Voltage| +12 V! Case Model Min. | Max. | Max. (P-P)| Max. Minimum Minimum Min. | In Out | (VDC) | Max. (mA) | Style Low Noise Amplifiers AWT 186 N 23 U 17 17.0 | 20.0 2.0 7.0 } 15.0 9.0 | 18 18] +12 85 MAX2L AWT 186 N 23 U 20 20.0 | 23.0 2.0 4.5 12.5 6.5 | 18 18] +12 130 MAX4L AWT 186 N 23 U 23 23.0 | 26.0 2.0 7.0 15.0 9.0 | 18 18] +12 135 MAX4L AWT 186 N 23 U 25 25.0 | 28.0 2.0 10.5 18.5 12.5 | 18 18] +12 145 MAXA4L AWT 186 N 23 U 28 28.0 | 32.0 3.0 6.5 14.5 85 | 18 18] +12 170 MAX4L AWT 186 N 23 U 32 32.0 | 36.0 3.0 10.0 18.0 12.0 | 18 18] +12 185 MAX4L AWT 186 N 23 U 36 36.0 | 40.0 3.0 12.0 20.0 14.0 | 18 18] +12 210 MAX4L AWT 186 N 23 U 40 40.0 | 45.0 4.0 13.0 21.0 15.0 | 18 18] +12 360 MAX6L Low Noise Medium Power Amplifiers AWT 186 N 27 U 23 23.0 | 26.0 2.0 27 14.5 22.5 16.5 | 1.8 18] +12 265 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 25 25.0 | 28.0 2.0 27 17.0 25.0 19.0 | 18 18] +12 265 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 28 28.0 | 32.0 3.0 2.7 15.0 23.0 17.0 | 1.8 18] +12 305 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 31 31.0 | 35.0 3.0 2.7 17.0 25.0 19.0 | 1.8 18 | +12 305 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 34 34.0] 38.0 3.0 2.7 18.0 26.0 20.0 | 1.8 18] +12 305 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 37 37.0] 42.0 4.0 2.7 16.0 24.0 18.0 | 1.8 18} +12 345 MAX4L AWT 186 N 27 U 42 42.0] 47.0 AO 2.7 18.0 26.0 20.0 | 1.8 18] +12 345 MAX6L 100 mW Amplifiers AWT 186 P 20 U 22 22.0 | 25.0 2.0 4.5 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 1.8 18] +12 430 MAX4L AWT 186 P 20 U 25 25.0 | 28.0 2.0 45 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 1.8 18] +12 430 MAX4L AWT 186 P 20 U 27 27.0 | 30.0 2.0 4.5 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 18 18] +12 590 MAX6L AWT 186 P 20 U 29 29.0 | 33.0 3.0 4.5 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 18 18] +12 590 MAX4L AWT 186 P 20 U 32 32.0 | 36.0 3.0 4.5 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 1.8 18] +12 590 MAX4L AWT 186 P 20 U 35 35.0 | 39.0 3.0 4.0 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 1.8 1.8] +12 490 MAX4L AWT 186 P 20 U 39 39.0 | 44.0 4.0 40 20.0 28.0 22.0 | 18 18] +12 650 MAX6L Note: Units contain internal voltage regulator and normatly operate with input voltage of +12 to +15 Vde. Currents listed are for small signal gain at 25C. When driven into Psat and cold temperature, the maximum current may increase by 25%. 1-373AWT186N23U28 Typical Performance Over Temperature (@ +12 VDC unless otherwise noted) Key: +25C +100C -54C NOISE FIGURE Noise Figure, dB teed we Le 10 12 #14 #16 18 Frequency, GHz POWER OUTPUT @ P,! pe | Power Output @ 1 dB Gain Compression, dBm 12 14 16 18 Frequency, GHz TYPICAL GAIN MATCH (8 amplifiers) Gain, dB 1214 14 10 Frequency, GHz Power Output Saturated, dBm Phase, degree reo Tens. i 10 Frequency, GHz 1214 16 INPUT VSWR ; cee | 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Frequency, GHz SATURATED POWER OUTPUT 648 F Frequency, GHz TYPICAL PHASE MATCH ; @& amplifiers) 8 10 Frequency, GHz 1214 16 1-374 IP;, dBm VSWR Phase Noise, dBc Gain, dB GAIN 32) ie pe _ 7] 27 [-- -=] om 22 {- i 7 th 2 He 7E- fl ij -pl- sh) LJ 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 Frequency, GHz OUTPUT VSWR 10 12 44 46 4 Frequency, GHz THIRD ORDER INTERCEPT POINT mT ao at 10 12 14 Frequency, GHz TYPICAL PHASE NOISE fo=12 GHz LL 100K Offset Frequency, Hz La - 10K 1MOrdering Information The AWT 186 X XX U series of amplifiers may be ordered with four connector options, with or without R-series screening. The Product Options part numbering scheme shown below is provided to facilitate ordering the correct amplifier. Product Options with SMA-F IN/SMA-F OUT Connectors ONLY Example: AWT 186 N 30 U 33 [ fo Ly screening Option Mode! Number Prefix ~#~ [Blank] = No Screening AWT -R = R-Series Screening For more information on R-Series screening, see Reliability Screening, Section 6. 6-18 GHz Frequency Range N: Noise Figure, min. or P: Power, min. Small Signal Gain, min (dB) Numerical value of N or P (i-e. N30=3.0 dB NF, P20=20 dBm Pout) T: Tempcomp or U: Non-Tempcomp This example would order a 6-18 GHz amplifier with a noise figure of 3.0 dB max, no temp comp, a small signal gain of 33 dB minimum, and NO R Series Screening. Product Options with Male-Female SMA Connectors Example: AWT 186 P 20 U 29- XX X | | Le Screening Option Model Number Prefix 0 = No Screening AWT R = R-Series Screening For more information on R-Series screening, see Reliability Screening, Frequency Range Section 6. N: Noise Figure, min, or Connector Options P: Power, min. 30 = SMA-M IN/SMA-M OUT 40 = SMA-M IN/SMA-F OUT Numerical value of N or P 50 = SMA-F IN/SMA-M OUT (i.e. N30=3.0 dB NF, P20= 20 dBm Pout) Gain, min (cB) _ T: Tempcomp or U: Non-Tempcomp This example with a -40R suffix would order a 6-18 GHz amplifier with a Pout of 20 dBm minimum, no temp comp, a small signal gain of 29 dB minimum, a SMA-male input connector and SMA-female output connector, and R Series Screening. 1-375