NLTL-6273CH_GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
NLTL-6273S	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	S	Standard	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99
NLTL-6273CH	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	CH	-	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
NLTL-6273S	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	S	Standard	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99
NLTL-6273CH	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	CH	-	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2017-08-01	Datasheet Initial Release
A	2017-09-01	Minor Clarification/Text Changes
B	2017-10-01	Corrected typos
C	2019-08-01	Added DC Current Plot

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the NLTL-6273’s CH package outline drawing is shown below. The NLTL should only be used in the forward direction, with the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for NLTL-6273CH

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	CH package ground path is provided through the substrate and ground bond pads. S package ground provided through metal housing and outer coax conductor.
Pad 1	Input	Port 1 is diode connected for the CH package and DC short for the S package.
Pad 2	Output	Port 2 is diode connected for the CH and DC open for the S package.

Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If these limits are exceeded, the device may be inoperable or have a reduced lifetime.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-65	°C

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
Dimensions	-	14.22 x 13.21 mm

Recommended Operating Conditions

The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate the limits, inside which the device should be operated, to guarantee the performance given in Electrical Specifications Operating outside these limits may not necessarily cause damage to the device, but the performance may degrade outside the limits of the electrical specifications. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.

Parameter	Min	Nominal	Max	Unit
Ambient Temperature	-55	25	100	°C
Input Power	16	-	26	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at Tau=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the NLTL used in the forward direction with a +20 dBm sine wave input. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at Tau=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.7	-	5	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	16	-	26	dBm
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 0.7 GHz	-	-	-	-	10
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 1GHz	-	-	-	-	30
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 2GHz	-	-	-	-	17
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 4GHz	-	-	-	-	10
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 5GHz	-	-	-	-	8
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.7	-	40	GHz

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.7	-	5	GHz
Input Power	-	-	-	16	-	26	dBm
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 0.7 GHz	-	-	-	-	10
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 1GHz	-	-	-	-	30
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 2GHz	-	-	-	-	17
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 4GHz	-	-	-	-	10
Maximum Output Harmonic for given Input	Input = 5GHz	-	-	-	-	8
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.7	-	40	GHz

Typical Performance Plots

Output Power vs Input Power:0.7 GHz Sine Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

0.7 GHz +24 dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 0.7 GHz +24 dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 1 GHz Sine Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

1 GHz +22dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 1GHz +22dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 1GHz Square Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

1GHz +25dBm Square Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 1GHz +25dBm Square Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 2GHz Sine Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

2GHz +24dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 2GHz +25dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 2GHz Square Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

2 GHz +25dBm Square Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 2GHz +25dBm Squsre Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 4GHz Sine Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

4GHz +24dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 4GHz +24dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

Output Power vs Input Power: 5GHz Sine Wave Input (dBm) graph for NLTL-6273CH

5GHz +24dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL Output for 5GHz +24dBm Sine Wave Input graph for NLTL-6273CH

DC Rectified Current v. Input Power, 1 GHz Input (mA) graph for NLTL-6273CH

Residual Phase Noise

Offset From Carrier Frequency graph for NLTL-6273CH

NLTL-6273S - Typical Performance Plots

Performance plots for the connectorized module are shown for measurements where directly probed measurements of the die are unavailable. Note that the following measurements include losses from connectors and microstrip traces.