Description
The MAAP-000079-PED000 is a 3 stage 18W power amplifier with on-chip bias networks, eutectically mounted on a 10-mil thick Copper Molybdenum (CuMo) pedestal. This product is fully matched to 50 ohms on both the input and output. It can be used as a power amplifier stage or as a driver stage in high power applications.
Fabricated using M/A-COM’s repeatable, high performance and highly reliable GaAs Multifunction Self-Aligned Gate (MSAG™) Process, each device is 100% RF tested at the die-on-pedestal assembly level to ensure performance compliance.
M/A-COM’s MSAG™ process features robust silicon-like manufacturing processes, planar processing of ion implanted transistors, multiple implant capability enabling power, lownoise, switch and digital FETs on a single chip, and polyimide scratch protection for ease of use with automated manufacturing processes. The use of refractory metals and the absence of platinum in the gate metal formulation prevents hydrogen poisoning when employed in hermetic packaging.

FEATUREs
♦ 18 Watt Saturated Output Power Level
♦ Eutectically Mounted to Heat Spreader
   ♦ Next level integration is a Silver Epoxy-Based Process
♦ Variable Drain Voltage (8-10V) Operation
♦ MSAG™ Process

Primary Applications
♦ SatCom
♦ Commercial Avionics
♦ Radar