SP3T AlGaAs PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW3 Rev. V9 Features Ultra Broad Bandwidth: 50 MHz to 50 GHz Functional Bandwidth: 50 MHz to 70 GHz Insertion Loss: 0.8 dB Isolation: 31 dB 50 GHz Low Current Consumption: -10 mA for Low Loss State +10 mA for Isolation State MACOMs Unique AlGaAs Hetero-Junction Anode Technology Silicon Nitride Passivation Polymer Scratch Protection RoHS* Compliant Applications Aerospace & Defense ISM Yellow areas indicate bond pads Description The MA4AGSW3 is an Aluminum-Gallium-Arsenide, single pole, triple throw (SP3T), PIN diode switch. The switch features enhanced AlGaAs anodes which are formed using MACOMs hetero-junction technology. AlGaAs technology produces a switch with less loss than a device fabricated using conventional GaAs processes. As much as a 0.3 dB reduction in insertion loss can be realized at 50 GHz. This device is fabricated on an OMCVD epitaxial wafer using a process designed for high device uniformity and extremely low parasitics. The diodes within the chip exhibit low series resistance, low capacitance, and fast switching speed. They are fully passivated with silicon nitride and have an additional polymer layer for scratch protection. The protective coating prevents damage during handling and assembly to the diode junction and the chip Ordering Information anode air-bridges. Off chip bias circuitry is required. Part Number Package The high electron mobility of AlGaAs and the low capacitance of the PIN diodes used makes this MA4AGSW3 waffle pack switch ideal for fast response, high frequency, multi-throw switch designs. AlGaAs PIN diode MASW-000553-13220G Gel Pack switches are an ideal choice for switching arrays in radar systems, radiometers, test equipment and other multi-assembly components. * Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive. 11 1 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: SP3T AlGaAs PIN Diode Switch MA4AGSW3 Rev. V9 Electrical Specifications: 1 T = +25C, 10 mA Bias Current , 5 V (on-wafer measurements) A Parameter Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. 0.05 - 18 GHz 0.6 0.7 Insertion Loss dB 18 - 50 GHz 0.8 1.1 0.05 - 18 GHz 38 45 Isolation dB 18 - 50 GHz 24 31 0.05 - 18 GHz 21 Input Return Loss dB 18 - 50 GHz 24 0.05 - 18 GHz 26 Output Return Loss dB 18 - 50 GHz 20 2 Switching Speed 5 V TTL Compatible PIN Diode Driver, ns 20 (10 - 90% RF Voltage) 10 GHz 1. Bias current of 10 mA is recommended for optimal performance. 2. Typical switching speed is measured from 10% to 90% of the detected RF voltage driven by a 5 V TTL compatible driver. Driver output parallel RC network uses a capacitor between 390 - 560 pF and a resistor between 150 - 220 to achieve 15 ns rise and fall times. 3,4,5 Absolute Maximum Ratings T = +25C A Parameter Absolute Maximum Incident C.W. RF Power 23 dBm DC Reverse Voltage 25 V Bias Current 25 mA Junction Temperature +175C Operating Temperature -55C to +125C Storage Temperature -55C to +150C Assembly Temperature +300C < 10 sec. 3. Maximum combined operating conditions for RF Power, DC bias, and temperature: 23 dBm C.W. 10 mA (per diode) +85C. 4. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause permanent damage to this device. 5. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these survivability limits. 22 2 MACOM Technology Solutions Inc. (MACOM) and its affiliates reserve the right to make changes to the product(s) or information contained herein without notice. Visit www.macom.com for additional data sheets and product information. For further information and support please visit: