RMDA00100
OC-192 Modulator Driver MMIC
ADVANCED INFORMATION
Description
Features
The Raytheon RF Components RMDA00100 is a medium power broadband amplifier MMIC
suitable as a driver for external optical modulators for OC-192 fiber optic systems. It is available in
die form, and is manufactured using Raytheon RF Components’ advanced 0.15µm pHEMT
process.
Applications include Long haul, Medium haul and Metro fiber systems
DC-20 GHz bandwidth
High gain: 15dB typ.
Low group delay
Gain control
Psat = 26dBm typ
Low power dissipation
Chip size 3.84 x 1.68 mm
Absolute
Ratings1
Parameter
Supply Voltage
RF Input Power
Case Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Symbol Min Max
Vd
Pin
Tc
Tstg
+8.0
18
-40 +85
-40 +100
Unit
V
dBm
°C
°C
Electrical
Characteristics2,3
Parameter
3 dB Bandwidth (small signal)
Gain @ 10 GHz
Output Power @ 10 GHz(saturated)
Group Delay
Output Voltage
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Gain control range
Quiescent Current
Vd
Vg1
Vg2 (Gain Control)
Min Typical
17
15
26
±20
8
15
10
40
210
8.0
-0.3
-1.5
Max
+1.5
Unit
GHz
dB
dBm
pS
V p-p
dB
dB
dB
mA
V
V
V
Notes:
1. Off-chip decoupling and blocking capacitors required.
2. All parameters met at T = 25°C, Vd = 8.0V, Vg2=+1.5V, IDQ= 210mA.
3. Measured in a 50 ohm system.
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Characteristic performance data and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Revised June 12, 2002
Raytheon RF Components
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