STQ-1016Z

The STQ-2016Z family STQ-1016Z of products has demonstrated reliable operation by passing all qualification testing in Sirenza Microdevices' product qualification test plan. The STQ-2016Z has been subject to stresses such as humidity (autoclave), extreme hot and cold environments (temperature cycling), moisture sensitivity (MSL-1 and solder reflow testing), and several others as part of the qualification process.The Sirenza Microdevices' STQ-2016Z is a direct quadrature modulator targeted for use in a wide range of communications systems, including cellular/PCS, CDMA2000, UMTS, and ISM data com. This device features a wide 700-2500 MHz operating frequency band, excellent carrier and sideband suppression, and a low broadband noise floor.

The STQ-2016Z is packaged in a plastic encapsulated TSSOP-16 package that is assembled using a highly reproducible automated assembly process. The die is mounted using an industry standard thermally and electrically conductive silver epoxy. The die is mounted directly to the exposed paddle to provide a low thermal resistance path for heat conduction out of the package.

STQ-2016Z has successfully completed 168 hours of moisture soak (85oC/85%RH) followed by three convection reflow cycles with a peak temperature of 270oC. The successful completion of this test classifies the part as JESD22-A113B Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 (MSL-1). MSL-1 indicates that no special dry pack requirements or time limits from opening of static bag to reflow exist for the STQ-2016Z. MSL-1 is highest level of moisture resistance that a device can be classified according to the above mentioned standard.