RMPA61800
Dual-Channel 6-18 GHz 2 Watt Power
Amplifier MMIC
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Test
Procedure
CAUTION: LOSS OF GATE VOLTAGE (VG) WHILE DRAIN VOLTAGE (VD) IS PRESENT MAY DAMAGE THE
AMPLIFIER. THIS AMPLIFIER IS AN ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE.
The following procedure must be followed to properly test the amplifier:
Step 1 Slowly apply Gate Voltage (typical Vpinch-off= -
1.5V) to terminal VG.
Step 2 Slowly apply Drain Voltage at VD (<+5 volts)
and monitor drain current Ids. Adjust negative
voltage VG to set the drain current (Ids) to
approximately 1.2 A. Adjust the drain voltage
VD to nominal +8 volts (adjust Gate Voltage VG,
if needed, to maintain the drain current at Ids.
Step 3 After the bias condition is established, RF input
signal may now be applied at the appropriate
frequency band.
Step 4 Follow Turn-off sequence:
(i) RF input power=off,
(ii) VD=off,
(iii) VG=off.
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Characteristic performance data and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised January 25, 2002
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