CHA2097a

20-40GHz Variable Gain Amplifier

Ref. : DSCHA20978021

2/8

Specifications subject to change without notice

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Electrical Characteristics for Broadband Operation

Tamb = +25°C, Vd1,2,3 = 3.5V

Symbol

Parameter

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Fop

Operating frequency range (1)

20

40

GHz

G

Small signal gain (1)

16

18

dB

∆G

Small signal gain flatness (1)

±1.5

dB

Is

Reverse isolation (1)

40

dB

P1dB

Output power at 1dB gain compression (1)

13

14

dBm

P03

Output power at 3dB gain compression

15

16

dBm

VSWRin

Input VSWR (1)

3.0:1

VSWRout

Output VSWR (1)

3.0:1

Gctrl

Gain control dynamic

12

dB

Vdc

DC voltage

Vd

Vg

Vctrl

-2.0

-2.0

3.5

4.0

0.4

0.4

V

V

V

Id

Bias current

140

200

mA

(1) These values are representative of on-wafer measurements that are made without bonding

wires at the RF ports.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Tamb. = 25°C (1)

Symbol

Parameter

Values

Unit

Vd

Drain bias voltage

4.0

V

Id

Drain bias current

200

mA

Vg

Gate bias voltage

-2.0 to +0.4

V

Ta

Operating temperature range

-40 to +85

°C

Tstg

Storage temperature range

-55 to +155

°C

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