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AKA-1500MT
Cascadable Broadband InGaP MMIC Amplifier
DC-14 GHz
AKA-1500MT
Description
Akoustis’ AKA-1500MT cascadable broadband InGaP HBT MMIC amplifier is a low-cost high-performance solution for your
general-purpose RF and microwave amplification needs. This 50-ohm gain block is based upon a mature and reliable HBT
(Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor) process and utilizes proprietary MMIC design techniques, providing best in class
performance for small-signal applications.
The AKA-1500MT is packaged in a low-cost surface-mount ceramic package shipped in tape and reel, enabling ease of
assembly for high-volume applications. The AKA-1500MT has a very simple application circuit including external DC
decoupling caps which limit the low-frequency response as well as an external dropping resistor that provides excellent
performance stability and design flexibility.
The AKA-1500MT is available in either packaged or die form. Packaged parts are available in 1,000 piece-per-reel
quantities. Connectorized evaluation board designs are also available for characterization purposes.
Features
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Reliable Low-Cost InGaP HBT Design
Extremely Broadband (optimized for low parasitic reactances)
Excellent Gain Flatness and High P1dB
Single Power Supply Operation
50  Input/Output Matched
Ceramic Micro X Package, matte tin plating
Applications
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Narrowband and Broadband Applications for both Commercial and Military Designs
Linear & saturated amplifier applications.
Gain stage or driver amplifiers utilized in many applications such as point to point radio, test equipment, VSAT,
and military communication systems.
Ordering Information
Part Number
AKA-1500MT
AKA-1500D
AKA-1500MTK1
AKA-1500MTE
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Package Information
Description
Individual Part
Individual Die
Tape & Reel, 1000 Pieces
Evaluation Board
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
RF Input Power
Power Dissipation
Device Current
Channel Temperture
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
ESD Level (HBM)
Moisture Sensitivity Level
Rating
+20
332
78
150
-45 to +85
-65 to +150
Class 1A
MSL-2
Units
dBm
mW
mA
C
C
C
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
Caution! Exceeding any one or a combination of these limits may cause permanent damage.
RoHS Compliant
Nominal Operating Parameters
Parameter
General Performance
Test Conditions
Small Signal Power Gain, S21
Gain Flatness, GF
Input and Output VSWR
Bandwidth, BW
Output Power @ 1-dB Compression, P1dB
Noise Figure, NF
3rd Order Intercept, IP3
Reverse Isolation,S12
Device Voltage, Vd
Gain Temperature Coefficient,
Units
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Vd = +4.25V, Icc=50mA, Z0=50Ω, Ta=+25C
dB
18.7
18.8
dB
17.1
18.0
dB
15.6
16.3
dB
10.9
13.0
dB
9.6
10.3
dB
+1.0
1.7
1.9
1.9
2.1
GHz
7.5
dBm
15.6
dBm
16.4
dBm
14.4
dB
5.5
dBm
29.6
dB
-17
V
4.2
4.25
4.3
dB/C
-0.0015
f=0.1 to 1.0 GHz
f=1.0 to 4.0 GHz
f=4.0 to 6.0 GHz
f=6.0 to 12.0 GHz
f=12.0 to 14.0 GHz
f=0.1 to 6.0 GHz
f=0.1 to 4.0 GHz
f=4.0 to 6.0 GHz
f=6.0 to 12.0 GHz
f=12.0 to 14.0 GHz
BW3 (3dB)
f =2.0 GHz
f =6.0 GHz
f=12.0 GHz
f=3.0 GHz
f=2.0 GHz
f=0.1 to 14.0 GHz
⁄
Nominal Operating Parameters
Parameter
MTTF versus Temperature at Icc = 50mA
Case Temperature
Condition
Units
Junction Temperature
MTTF
Termal Resistance
=(
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) ⁄(
∗
)
Min.
Typ.
C
C
107
hours
>106
C/W
104
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Max.
AKA-1500MT
Typical Performance
Note: The s-parameter gain results shown above were performed using a test fixture.
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Typical Performance (continued)
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Typical Bias Configuration
Recommended Bias Resistor Values @ Icc = 50 mA
Supply Volatage, Vcc (V)
5
8
Bias Resistor, Rcc (Ω)
15
75
10
115
12
155
Die Drawing
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15
215
20
315
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Package Dimensions & Pin Descriptions
Pin
Name
1
2
RFin
Gnd
3
RFout
Description
RF input pin. A DC blocking capacitor specified for the frequency of operation should be used.
Ground Connection.
RF output and bias pin. Biasing is accomplished with an external series resistor and a choke inductor.
The resistor value is determined by the following equation:
R=
4
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Gnd
(
)
Ground Connection.
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