CHA2159

55-65GHz Low Noise Amplifier

Ref. : DSCHA21597262 - 19 Sep 07

2/6

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Electrical Characteristics for Broadband Operation

Tamb = +25°C, Vd = 3.5V

Symbol

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Fop

Operating frequency range (1)

55

65

GHz

G

Small signal gain (1)

18

20

dB

∆G

Small signal gain flatness (1)

±1.0

dB

Is

Reverse isolation (1)

40

50

dB

NF

Noise figure

4.0

4.8

dB

P1dB

CW output power at 1dB compression (1)

13

14

dBm

VSWRin

Input VSWR (1)

2.5:1

4.0:1

VSWRout

Output VSWR (1)

2.0:1

2.5:1

Id

Bias current

115

130

mA

Vd

DC Voltage

3.5

V

(1) These values are representative for CW on-wafer measurements that are made without

bonding wires at the RF ports.

A wire bond of typically 0.1 to 0.15 nH will improve the input and output matching.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Tamb = +25°C (1)

Symbol

Parameter

Values

Unit

Vd

Drain bias voltage

4.0

V

Id

Drain bias current in linear condition

150

mA

Vg

Gate bias voltage

-2.0 to +0.4

V

Pin

Maximum peak input power overdrive (2)

0

dBm

Ta

Operating temperature range

-40 to +85

°C

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-55 to +125

°C

(1) Operation of this device above anyone of these parameters may cause permanent damage.

(2) Duration < 1s.