NPA1003QA

NPA1003QA Datasheet

NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet

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NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet Gallium Nitride 28V, 5W, DC-1500MHz MMIC PA Built using the NRF1 process - A proprietary GaN-on-Silicon technology FEATURES • Optimized for broadband operation from DC-1500- MHz • Input and output matched to 50 Ohms • > 38dBm saturated power up to 1000MHz • High small signal gain • 22dB 200MHz • 18dB 1000MHz • Low noise figure • 1.8dB 200MHz • 2.5dB 1000MHz • Subject to EAR99 export control 4mm x 4mm QFN Package With Exposed Pad RF Specifications CW, DC-1000MHz VDS = 28V, IDQ = 100mA, TA = 25°C, Measured in Nitronex 50 Ohm test fixture. Symbol Parameter Units GSS PSAT GP NF OIP3 IRL ORL Small-signal Gain Saturated Output Power Gain at PSAT Drain Efficiency at PSAT Gain Flatness at PSAT Harmonics at POUT = 36dBm Noise Figure Output IP3, 1MHz spacing, 32dBm/tone Input Return Loss Output Return Loss dB dBm dB % dB dBc dBm dB Preliminary Datasheet refers to a product that is under development. This data sheet contains approximate expected product specifications. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Nitronex assumes no obligation regarding future manufacture. Page 1 May. 2011 NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet DC Specifications TC = 25°C Symbol Parameter Off Characteristics VBDS IDLK Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage VGS = -8V, ID = 2mA Drain-Source Leakage Current VGS = -8V, VDS = 60V On Characteristics VT VGSQ RON ID,MAX Gate Threshold Voltage VDS = 28V, ID = 2mA Gate Quiescent Voltage VDS = 28V, ID = 100mA On Resistance VGS = 2V, ID = 15mA Drain Current VDS = 7V pulsed, 300ms pulse width, duty cycle, VGS = 2.0V Units Thermal Resistance Specification Symbol Parameter Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case , TJ = 180 °C Units °C/W Absolute Maximum Ratings Not simultaneous, TC = 25°C unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter VDS VGS IG PT TSTG TJ HBM MM Drain-Source Voltage Gate-Source Voltage Gate Current Total Device Power Dissipation Derated above 25°C Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature Human Body Model ESD Rating per JESD22-A114 Machine Model ESD Rating per JESD22-A115 Moisture sensitivity level per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Maximum Input Power Units Ordering Information1 Part Number Order Multiple Description NPA1003QAT Tube NPA1003 in QA 4x4 QFN-16 lead with exposed pad Package NPA1003QAR 1500 Tape and Reel NPA1003 in QA 4x4 QFN-16 lead with exposed pad Package 1 To find a Nitronex contact in your area, visit our website at Figure 16 - QA Package Dimensions and Pinout all dimensions are in millimeters Figure 17 - Terminal Identification Page 6 May. 2011 NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet Nitronex Corporation 2305 Presidential Drive Durham, NC 27703 USA telephone fax Additional Information This part is lead-free and is compliant with the RoHS directive Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment . Important Notice Nitronex Corporation reserves the right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements and other changes to its products and services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is current and complete. All products are sold subject to Nitronex terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgment. The latest information from Nitronex can be found either by calling Nitronex at 1-919-807-9100 or visiting our website at Nitronex warrants performance of its packaged semiconductor or die to the specifications applicable at the time of sale in accordance with Nitronex standard warranty. Testing and other quality control techniques are used to the extent Nitronex deems necessary to support the warranty. Except where mandated by government requirements, testing of all parameters of each product is not necessarily performed. Nitronex assumes no liability for applications assistance or customer product design. Customers are responsible for their product and applications using Nitronex semiconductor products or services. To minimize the risks associated with customer products and applications, customers should provide adequate design and operating safeguards. Nitronex does not warrant or represent that any license, either express or implied, is granted under any Nitronex patent right, copyright, mask work right, or other Nitronex intellectual property right relating to any combination, machine or process in which Nitronex products or services are used. Reproduction of information in Nitronex data sheets is permitted if and only if said reproduction does not alter any of the information and is accompanied by all associated warranties, conditions, limitations and notices. Any alteration of the contained information invalidates all warranties and Nitronex is not responsible or liable for any such statements. Nitronex products are not intended or authorized for use in life support systems, including but not limited to surgical implants into the body or any other application intended to support or sustain life. Should Buyer purchase or use Nitronex Corporation products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold Nitronex Corporation, its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, and its successors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, notwithstanding if such claim alleges that Nitronex was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of said products. Nitronex and the Nitronex logo are registered trademarks of Nitronex Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Nitronex Corporation All rights reserved. Preliminary Datasheet refers to a product that is under development. This data sheet contains approximate expected product specifications. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Nitronex assumes no obligation regarding future manufacture. Page 7 May. 2011

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NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet

Gallium Nitride 28V, 5W, DC-1500MHz MMIC PA

Built using the NRF1 process - A proprietary GaN-on-Silicon technology

FEATURES
• Optimized for broadband operation from DC-1500-

MHz
• Input and output matched to 50 Ohms
• > 38dBm saturated power up to 1000MHz
• High small signal gain
• 22dB 200MHz
• 18dB 1000MHz
• Low noise figure
• 1.8dB 200MHz
• 2.5dB 1000MHz
• Subject to EAR99 export control
4mm x 4mm QFN Package With Exposed Pad

RF Specifications CW, DC-1000MHz VDS = 28V, IDQ = 100mA, TA = 25°C, Measured in Nitronex 50 Ohm test fixture.

Symbol Parameter

Units

GSS PSAT GP

NF OIP3 IRL ORL

Small-signal Gain Saturated Output Power Gain at PSAT Drain Efficiency at PSAT Gain Flatness at PSAT Harmonics at POUT = 36dBm Noise Figure Output IP3, 1MHz spacing, 32dBm/tone Input Return Loss Output Return Loss
dB dBm dB
% dB dBc
dBm dB

Preliminary Datasheet refers to a product that is under development. This data sheet contains approximate expected product specifications. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Nitronex assumes no obligation regarding future manufacture.

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NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet

DC Specifications TC = 25°C Symbol Parameter

Off Characteristics

VBDS IDLK

Drain-Source Breakdown Voltage VGS = -8V, ID = 2mA

Drain-Source Leakage Current VGS = -8V, VDS = 60V

On Characteristics

VT VGSQ RON ID,MAX

Gate Threshold Voltage VDS = 28V, ID = 2mA

Gate Quiescent Voltage VDS = 28V, ID = 100mA

On Resistance VGS = 2V, ID = 15mA

Drain Current VDS = 7V pulsed, 300ms pulse width, duty cycle, VGS = 2.0V

Units

Thermal Resistance Specification

Symbol Parameter

Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case , TJ = 180 °C

Units
°C/W

Absolute Maximum Ratings Not simultaneous, TC = 25°C unless otherwise noted Symbol Parameter

VDS VGS IG PT TSTG TJ HBM MM

Drain-Source Voltage Gate-Source Voltage Gate Current Total Device Power Dissipation Derated above 25°C Storage Temperature Range Operating Junction Temperature Human Body Model ESD Rating per JESD22-A114 Machine Model ESD Rating per JESD22-A115 Moisture sensitivity level per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Maximum Input Power

Units
Ordering Information1 Part Number Order Multiple Description

NPA1003QAT

Tube NPA1003 in QA 4x4 QFN-16 lead with exposed pad Package

NPA1003QAR
1500

Tape and Reel NPA1003 in QA 4x4 QFN-16 lead with exposed pad Package
1 To find a Nitronex contact in your area, visit our website at

Figure 16 - QA Package Dimensions and Pinout all dimensions are in millimeters

Figure 17 - Terminal Identification

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May. 2011

NPA1003 Preliminary Datasheet

Nitronex Corporation 2305 Presidential Drive Durham, NC 27703 USA telephone fax

Additional Information

This part is lead-free and is compliant with the RoHS directive Restrictions on the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment .

Important Notice Nitronex Corporation reserves the right to make corrections, modifications, enhancements, improvements and other changes
to its products and services at any time and to discontinue any product or service without notice. Customers should obtain the latest relevant information before placing orders and should verify that such information is current and complete. All products are sold subject to Nitronex terms and conditions of sale supplied at the time of order acknowledgment. The latest information from Nitronex can be found either by calling Nitronex at 1-919-807-9100 or visiting our website at Nitronex warrants performance of its packaged semiconductor or die to the specifications applicable at the time of sale in accordance with Nitronex standard warranty. Testing and other quality control techniques are used to the extent Nitronex deems necessary to support the warranty. Except where mandated by government requirements, testing of all parameters of each product is not necessarily performed. Nitronex assumes no liability for applications assistance or customer product design. Customers are responsible for their product and applications using Nitronex semiconductor products or services. To minimize the risks associated with customer products and applications, customers should provide adequate design and operating safeguards. Nitronex does not warrant or represent that any license, either express or implied, is granted under any Nitronex patent right, copyright, mask work right, or other Nitronex intellectual property right relating to any combination, machine or process in which Nitronex products or services are used. Reproduction of information in Nitronex data sheets is permitted if and only if said reproduction does not alter any of the information and is accompanied by all associated warranties, conditions, limitations and notices. Any alteration of the contained information invalidates all warranties and Nitronex is not responsible or liable for any such statements. Nitronex products are not intended or authorized for use in life support systems, including but not limited to surgical implants into the body or any other application intended to support or sustain life. Should Buyer purchase or use Nitronex Corporation products for any such unintended or unauthorized application, Buyer shall indemnify and hold Nitronex Corporation, its officers, employees, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, and its successors harmless against all claims, costs, damages, and expenses, and reasonable attorney fees arising out of, directly or indirectly, any claim of personal injury or death associated with such unintended or unauthorized use, notwithstanding if such claim alleges that Nitronex was negligent regarding the design or manufacture of said products.

Nitronex and the Nitronex logo are registered trademarks of Nitronex Corporation. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Nitronex Corporation All rights reserved.

Preliminary Datasheet refers to a product that is under development. This data sheet contains approximate expected product specifications. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Nitronex assumes no obligation regarding future manufacture.

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