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VWA-50015-AAAA
VWA-50015-ACAA
35 GHz – 10 dB – 15 dBm
Low Noise MMIC

DescriptionFeatures

The VWA-50015-AAAA is an analog Low Noise/medium power MMIC amplifier for ultra wide band
applications up to 40GHz, with flat group delay.

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The VWA-50015-ACAA is the Mirror of the VWA50015-AAAA, with similar performance.
Both devices are designed in 0.15µm low noise pHEMT
process, and are ideal for differential driver application.
Both devices are capable of more than +15 dBm output
power at 1 dB compression point, and provide morethan 10dB of gain from DC to 30 GHz with less than
1 dB of Gain variation with an excellent group delay up
to 50GHz (less than +/- 3ps). The Design has been
optimized to provide high efficiency, supply current is
as low as 90mA with Vb=+6V to +8V.
The MMIC integrates an output power monitoring
function: a 24 dB tap coupler delivers the image of theoutput level on a dedicated pad, and a peak detector isavailable on the die. Connecting the input of the peakdetector to the tap coupler output will generate a DC
signal, at the output of the detector, monitoring theoutput signal. A reference diode is also available fortemperature stabilization of the detector function.
S2P file can be provided for system design simulation.

LN pHEMT GaAs MMIC
Wide band : DC – 35 GHz @ 1dB
Flat group delay
50ΩRF Single ended input and output
DC coupled
Low power consumption<0,6W
Positive voltage supply +6V to +8V
Integrated output power tap coupler
Integrated output level detection
Reference diode output
2.97 x 1.52 x 0.10 mm

Applications
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Fiber transmission: 10 to 50 Gbps
Differential Driver amplifiers
Broadband communication
Wide band Low Noise amplifier
Radar / ECM / ECCM
Test and Measurement

Ordering information
Product code
VWA 50015 AA
VWA 50015 AC

GDSII file is also available for mechanical design.
Ref
DiodeDet.
OutDet.
InTCOut.
( Ta p Coupler)

TC

Freq.
Comp. DIn

OutFreq.
Comp. GVb

Pin out and dimensions(2.97 X 1.52 X 0.10 mm)

Functional Block Diagram

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Typical Characteristics: Tamb = 25°C, Vdd = +8V, Idd = 80mA.
Parameter

SymbolFrequency range
Gain
Gain flatness
Noise figure @ 10 GHz
Input adaptation
Output adaptation
Output power @ 1dB compression
Saturated output power
Group delay variation
Output tap coupler ratio
Drain supply voltage
Supply current

MinTypFGGNF
S11S22P1dBPSatTC
Vdd
Idd

Environment Parameters
Storage temperature
Operating temperature

Max

Unit

35
10
12
12121516+/- 324
8100

Symbols
TstTopGHz
dBdB
dBdBdBdBmdBm
psdB
VmA

Min
-65
-55

Max
+150+85

Units°C°C

Absolute maximum ratings
Maximum ratings
Symbols
MinMax
Units
Positive External DC bias voltage
Vdd
9V
RF input power (In)Pin max+20dBm
Temperature process max 20 secondes
T process
325°C
Continuous power dissipation (@ 85°C)
Pcw
0,6W
Care should be taken to avoid supply transient and over voltage. Over voltage above the maximum specified in absolute
maximum rating section may cause permanent damage to the device.

Application circuitwith internal detector

with external detector

Ref. Diodepolarisation
Vg2

RF in

Vg1

Vg2

1nF
104317 567 891312511122423 22212015 1816

RF out

RF in

Vg1
1nF

Ref.
Diode

141nF
104

3175 67 8 9225111224 232213 1421 201516RFMonitor

18RF out

1nF
1nF

Detect.
out

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HEEETTVWA 50015 AAAA: Probe measurement (Typical curves)

Gain (dB) vs frequency (GHz)

Return Loss (dB) vs frequency (GHz)VWA 50015 AAAA : 8V - 79 mA

VWA 50015 AAAA : 8V - 79 mA

15Retu rn Lo ss (dB)

0S21 (dB)

1050Group delay (ps)-5051015202530

3540-10-20-304550

55

060

51015202530

3540455055

S11Freq (GHz)

Freq (GHz)60
S22Group Delay (ps) vs frequency (GHz)

Probe Test configuration
C1, C2, C3, C4: 1000 pF capacitor

VWA 50015 AAAA : 8V - 79 mA

G roup delay (pS)

1009080706050403020100051015202530354045505560

Freq (GHz)

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HEEETTVWA 50015 ACAA (Die Mirror): Probe measurement (Typical curves)

Gain (dB) vs frequency (GHz)

Return Loss (dB) vs frequency (GHz)VWA 50015 ACAA : 8V - 77 mA

VWA 50015 ACAA : 8V - 77 mA

15Ret urn Loss (dB)

0S 21 (dB)

1050-10-20-30-50

5102025 30 35 40 45
Groupdelay (ps)155055060

5101520

Freq (GHz)

25303540

455055

S11Freq (GHz)60
S22Group Delay (ps) vs frequency (GHz)

Probe Test configuration
C1, C2, C3, C4: 1000 pF capacitor
PA3C3C4
VWA 50015 ACAA : 8V - 77 mA

Group delay (pS)

10090807060
50403020100051015202530354045505560

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VWA-50015-AAAA Pin out and pad description

29701520

1Pad # Name Description

25Pad # Name Description

1

GND

Ground – for probe test

142

InRF Input - DC coupled- 50Ohm matched

15TC Out Output power tap coupler
RFL50 Ohm adaptation of TC out when used externally

3GND

Ground – for probe test

16C0

Connect to 1nF to ground when RFL is used

4Vg2

Gate control 2 (positive volatge)

17

GND

Ground – for probe test

5D0

Connect to 1nF to ground

18

Out

RF output - DC coupled- 50Ohm matched- Conect to Bias T

6

D1

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

19

GND

Ground – for probe test

7

D2

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

20

G0

Connect to 1nF to ground

8D3

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

21

G1

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

9D4

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

22

G2

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

23

G3

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

11

VbDref Polarization of reference diode –connect toVdd
Dref Reference
diode …

24

G4

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

12

Det Out Output peak detector

25Vg1

Gate control 1…(negative voltage)13

Det In10Input peak detector All pads dimensions = 75 x 75 µm²; except pad 9 dimensions =100 x 100 µm²
 Die thickness = 100µm
 Die bottom must be connected to ground (RF and DC)

Handling
This product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge and should not be handled except at a static free workstation. Take
precautions to prevent ESD; use wrist straps, grounded work surfaces and recognized anti-static techniques whenhandling the VWA-50015-AA-AA MMIC.

Head Office : Z.I. des Loges, rue de la Croix Blanche - 78350 Les Loges en Josas - France
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VWA-50015-ACAA (Die Mirror) Pin out and pad description

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1520

125

Pad # Name Description

Pad # Name Description

1GND

Ground – for probe test

142

InRF Input - DC coupled- 50Ohm matched

15

TC Out Output power tap coupler
RFL50 Ohm adaptation of TC out when used externally3

GND

Ground – for probe test

16C0

Connect to 1nF to ground when RFL is used

4Vg2

Gate control 2 (positive volatge)

17

GND

Ground – for probe test

5D0

Connect to 1nF to ground

18

Out

RF output - DC coupled- 50Ohm matched- Conect to Bias T

6

D1

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

19

GND

Ground – for probe test

7

D2

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

20

G0

Connect to 1nF to ground8

D3

Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

21

G1

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

9D4Full band decoupling (same C as D0)

22

G2

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

23

G3

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

11

VbDref Polarization of reference diode –connect toVdd
Dref Reference
diode …

24

G4

Full band decoupling (same C as G0)

12

Det Out Output peak detector

25Vg1

Gate control 1…(negative voltage)13

Det In10Input peak detector

 All pads dimensions = 75 x 75 µm²; except pad 9 dimensions =100 x 100 µm²
 Die thickness = 100µm
 Die bottom must be connected to ground (RF and DC)HandlingThis product is sensitive to electrostatic discharge and should not be handled except at a static free workstation. Take
precautions to prevent ESD; use wrist straps, grounded work surfaces and recognized anti-static techniques whenhandling the VWA-50015-AC-AA MMIC.

Head Office : Z.I. des Loges, rue de la Croix Blanche - 78350 Les Loges en Josas - France
http://www.vectrawave.com
 + 33 (0)619 870 560
+33 (0)139 564 012
mail : info@vectrawave.com
VWA 50015 AA & AC DS Rev1.0 VectraWave Proprietary information subject to change without notice

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