ADPA7008CHIP

Data Sheet

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .............................................................................................. 1

Applications ...................................................................................... 1

Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1

General Description ......................................................................... 1

Revision History ............................................................................... 2

Specifications .................................................................................... 3

20 GHz to 22 GHz Frequency Range ........................................ 3

22 GHz to 42 GHz Frequency Range ........................................ 3

42 GHz to 50 GHz Frequency Range ........................................ 4

50 GHz to 54 GHz Frequency Range ........................................ 4

Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................... 5

Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Ratings ...................................... 5

ESD Caution.................................................................................. 5

Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................ 6

Interface Schematics .................................................................... 7

Typical Performance Characteristics............................................. 8

Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 16

Applications Information ............................................................. 17

Typical Application Circuit ...................................................... 17

Biasing ADPA7008CHIP with the HMC980LP4E.................... 19

Application Circuit Setup ......................................................... 19

Limiting VGATE for the ADPA7008CHIP VGGx Absolute

Maximum Rating Requirement ............................................... 19

HMC980LP4E Bias Sequence................................................... 22

Constant Drain Current Biasing vs. Constant Gate Voltage

Biasing.......................................................................................... 22

Constant IDD Operation............................................................. 23

Assembly Diagram ......................................................................... 24

Mounting and Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs

MMICs............................................................................................. 25

Handling Precautions................................................................ 25

Mounting..................................................................................... 25

Wire Bonding ............................................................................. 25

Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 26

Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 26

REVISION HISTORY

3/2021—Revision 0: Initial Version