10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09
R1015-QH
Features
Integrated LNA, Mixer and LO Buffer Amplifier
2.5 dB Noise Figure
12.0 dB Conversion Gain
4x4mm QFN Package
100% RF, DC and NF Testing
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s 10.0-16.0 GHz QFN packaged
receiver has a noise figure of 2.5 dB and 12.0 dB
conversion gain. The device integrates an LNA, image
reject mixer and LO buffer amplifier within a fully
molded 4x4mm QFN package. The image reject mixer
eliminates the need for a bandpass filter after the LNA
to remove thermal noise at the image frequency. I and Q
mixer outputs are provided and an external 90 degree
hybrid is required to select the desired sideband. This
device uses Mimix Broadband’s GaAs PHEMT device
model technology, and is based upon electron beam
lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity.
This device is well suited for Point-to-Point Radio, LMDS,
SATCOM and VSAT applications.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
1
Supply Voltage (Vd1,2,3)
Supply Current (Id1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4)
Input Power (RF)
LO Power (LO)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
ESD Min. Machine Model (MM)
ESD Min. Human Body Model (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
+4.3V
200 mA
-1.7V min., 0V max.
-4 V
+10 dBm
+12 dBm
-65 to +150 ºC
-55 to +85
º
C
-40 to MTTF Graph
2
Class A
Class 1A
MSL3
(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.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25
o
C)
Parameter
Frequency Range (RF)
Frequency Range (LO)
Frequency Range (IF)
Conversion Gain (CG)
Noise Figure (NF)
Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3)
Image Rejection
LO Input Drive
LO/RF Isolation
RF Input Return Loss
LO Input Return Loss
IF Return Loss
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2,3)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg1,2,3)*
Gate Bias Voltage (Vg4)**
Supply Current (Id1)
Supply Current (Id2)
Supply Current (Id3)
Supply Current (Ig4)
*Vg1,2 and 3 are adjusted to achieve constant drain current regulation.
Units
GHz
GHz
GHz
dB
dB
dBm
dBc
dBm
dB
dB
dB
dB
VDC
VDC
VDC
mA
mA
mA
mA
Min.
10.0
7.0
DC
10.0
-7
15.0
0.0
3.7
-1.5
-3.8
Typ.
-
-
-
12.0
2.5
2
20.0
5.0
-50.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
4.0
-0.3
-3.0
30
60
80
1.5
Max.
16.0
19.0
3.5
17.0
3.3
10.0
4.0
-0.1
-2.0
**Vg4 provides mixer bias and is fixed at -3.0V.
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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.
©2009
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.
10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09
R1015-QH
Receiver Measurements
XR1015-QH: LSB Conv. Gain vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
+25C
-40C
+85C
XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
+25C
-40C
+85C
Frequency (GHz)
USB Conv. Gain (dB)
LSB Conv. Gain (dB)
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: LSB Noise figure vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
8
7
6
+25C
-40C
+85C
XR1015-QH: USB Noise figure vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
8
7
6
+25C
-40C
+85C
LSB NF (dB)
USB NF (dB)
5
4
3
2
1
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
5
4
3
2
1
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: LSB IIP3 vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
Pin/tone=-20dBm
14
12
10
8
LSB IIP3 (dBm)
+25C
-40C
+85C
XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
Pin/tone=-20dBm
14
12
10
8
USB IIP3 (dBm)
+25C
-40C
+85C
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2009
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.
10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09
R1015-QH
Receiver Measurements (cont.)
XR1015-QH: LSB Image Rejection vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
0
-5
0
-5
XR1015-QH: USB Image Rejection vs Freq , Over Temp
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
8
10
12
14
16
18
USB Image Rej. (dB)
LSB Image Rej. (dB)
-10
+25C
-40C
+85C
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
8
10
12
14
+25C
-40C
+85C
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: LSB Conv. Gain vs IF Freq , 25degC
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,LO=5dBm
20
18
16
LSB Conv. Gain (dB)
1GHz
2GHz
3GHz
XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs IF Freq , 25degC
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,LO=5dBm
20
18
16
USB Conv. Gain (dB)
1GHz
2GHz
3GHz
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs LO Power , 25degC
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz
20
18
LO & RF Return Loss (dB)
XR1015-QH: LO & RF Return Loss (dB) vs. RF (GHz).
VD1,2,3 = 4 V, ID1+ID2 = 80 mA , ID3 = 70 mA, VG4 = - 3 V
0
-2.5
16
USB Conv. Gain (dB)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
LO=0dBm
LO=5dBm
LO=10dBm
-5
-7.5
-10
-12.5
-15
-17.5
-20
-22.5
-25
5
10
15
20
RF (GHz)
RF RL
LO RL
16
18
25
30
35
40
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2009
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.
10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09
R1015-QH
Receiver Measurements (cont.)
XR1015-QH: USB Noise Figure vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3
Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
22
20
18
USB Noise Figure (dB)
XR1015-QH: Port Leakage vs Freq
Vd1,2,3=4V,Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz
LO=+5dBm,Pin=-20dBm
0
-10
Leakage (dBm)
RF-IF
LO-IF
LO-RF
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
Vd1,2,3=3V
Vd1,2,3=4V
Vd1,2,3=5V
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
16
18
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3
Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
22
20
18
USB Conv. Gain (dB)
Vd1,2,3=3V
Vd1,2,3=4V
Vd1,2,3=5V
XR1015-QH: USB Conv. Gain vs Freq, Varying Id1,2,3
Vd1,2,3=4V,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
22
20
18
USB Conv. Gain (dB)
Id=40/80/110mA
Id=30/60/80mA
Id=20/40/55mA
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
8
10
12
14
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
16
18
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq, Varying Vd1,2,3
Id1,2,3=30,60,80mA,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm
Pin=-20dBm/tone
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
8
10
12
14
14
12
10
USB IIP3 (dBm)
XR1015-QH: USB IIP3 vs Freq, Varying Id1,2,3
Vd1,2,3=4V,Vg4=-3V,IF=2GHz,LO=+5dBm,Pin=-20dBm/tone
USB IIP3 (dBm)
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
Id=40/80/110mA
Id=30/60/80mA
Id=20/40/55mA
Vd1,2,3=3V
Vd1,2,3=4V
Vd1,2,3=5V
16
18
8
10
12
14
16
18
Frequency (GHz)
Frequency (GHz)
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2009
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.
10.0-16.0 GHz GaAs Receiver
QFN, 4x4mm
August 2009 - Rev 28-Aug-09
R1015-QH
Receiver Measurements (cont.)
XR1015-QH: LO/RF Isolation (dB) vs. RF (GHz).
VD1,2,3 = 4 V, ID1+ID2 = 80 mA , ID3 = 70 mA, VG4 = - 3 V (1.5 mA)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
-55
-60
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
RF (GHz)
LO/RF Isolation (dB)
LO-RF
MTTF
XR1015-QH: MTTF (hours) vs. Backplate Temp (°C)
1.00E+13
1.00E+12
1.00E+11
MTTF (hours)
1.00E+10
MTTF (hours)
1.00E+09
1.00E+08
1.00E+07
1.00E+06
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
Backplate Temp (°C)
MTTF is calculated from accelerated life-time data of single devices and assumes an isothermal back-plate.
Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600 Fax: 281.988.4615 mimixbroadband.com
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Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
©2009
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.
