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Gamma Load and Source at Optimum OIP3 and P1dB Tuning Conditions
The device’s optimum OIP3 and P1dB measurements were determined using a load pull system at 4.5V, 200 mA quiesent bias:
Figure 7. Simpli ed schematic of production test board. Primary purpose is to show 15 Ohm series resistor placement in gate
supply. Transmission line tapers, tee intersections, bias lines and parasitic values are not shown.
RF Input
1.2 pF
1.2 pF
2.7 nH1.8 nH
RF Output
50 Ohm
.02 λ
110 Ohm
.03 λ
110 Ohm
.03 λ
50 Ohm
.02 λ
DUT
15 nH
15 Ohm
2.2 μF
Gate
DC Supply
47 nH
2.2 μF
Drain
DC Supply
Optimum OIP3
Freq Gamma Source Gamma Load OIP3 Gain P1dB PAE
(GHz) Mag Ang Mag Ang (dBm) (dB) (dBm) (%)
0.9 0.776 152 0.549 -178 43.3 17.94 29.63 63.8
2.0 0.872 -171 0.683 -179 43.1 15.06 30.12 66.8
2.4 0.893 -162 0.715 -174 42.8 14.03 29.90 64.5
3.9 0.765 -132 0.574 -144 41.7 9.47 29.02 52
Optimum P1dB
Freq Gamma Source Gamma Load OIP3 Gain P1dB PAE
(GHz) Mag Ang Mag Ang (dBm) (dB) (dBm) (%)
0.9 0.773 153 0.784 -173 38.0 19.28 31.9 54.23
2.0 0.691 147 0.841 -166 36.4 10.34 31.4 38.15
2.4 0.797 164 0.827 -166 36.2 8.43 31.2 37.38
3.9 0.602 -163 0.794 -155 35.4 7.03 31 32.72