
2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC
Low Noise Amplifier
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Features
Self Bias Architecture
16.0 dB Small Signal Gain
2.5 dB Noise Figure
+13.0 dBm P1dB Compression Point
100% Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883
Method 2010
General Description
Mimix Broadband’s two stage 2.0-18.0 GHz GaAs MMIC 
low noise amplifier has a small signal gain of 16.0 dB 
with a noise figure of 2.5 dB across the band. This MMIC 
uses Mimix Broadband’s 0.3 μm GaAs PHEMT device 
model technology, and is based upon optical beam 
lithography to ensure high repeatability and uniformity. 
The chip has surface passivation to protect and provide 
a rugged part with backside via holes and gold 
metallization to allow either a conductive epoxy or 
eutectic solder die attach process. This device is well 
suited for fiber optic, microwave radio, military, space, 
telecom infrastructure, test instrumentation and VSAT 
applications.
Parameter
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
VDC
mA
Min.
2.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Typ.
-
9.0
10.0
16.0
+/-1.0
30.0
2.5
+13.0
+31.0
+22.0
+8.0
70
Max.
18.0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+8.5
90
Supply Voltage (Vd)
Supply Current (Id)
Input Power (Pin)
Storage Temperature (Tstg)
Operating Temperature (Ta)
Channel Temperature (Tch)
+9.0 VDC
110 mA
+20 dBm
-65 to +165 
O
C
-55 to MTTF Table
MTTF Table
Chip Device Layout
(1) Channel temperature affects a device's MTTF. It is
recommended to keep channel temperature as low as
possible for maximum life.
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Mimix Broadband, Inc., 10795 Rockley Rd., Houston, Texas 77099
Tel: 281.988.4600  Fax: 281.988.4615  mimixbroadband.com
Characteristic Data and Specifications are subject to change without notice. 
2006 Mimix Broadband, Inc.
Export of this item may require appropriate export licensing from the U.S. Government. In purchasing these parts, U.S. Domestic customers accept 
their obligation to be compliant with U.S. Export Laws.
Electrical Characteristics (Ambient Temperature T = 25 
o
C)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Frequency Range (f)
Input Return Loss (S11)
Output Return Loss (S22)
Small Signal Gain (S21)
Gain Flatness (    S21)
Reverse Isolation (S12)
Noise Figure (NF)
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Output Second Order Intercept Point (OIP2)
Output Third Order Intercept Point (OIP3)
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd1,2)
Supply Current (Id) (Vd1,2=8.0V)
CMM1110
May 2006 - Rev 01-May-06
100% on-wafer DC testing and 100% RF wafer qualification. Wafer qualification includes sample testing from each quadrant
with an 80% pass rate required.