ADM-8556PC_6 - 20 GHz Distributed Amplifier

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
ADM-8556PC	6 - 20 GHz Distributed Amplifier	PC	Standard	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Connectors	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
ADM-8556PC	6 - 20 GHz Distributed Amplifier	PC	Standard	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2023-07-01	Datasheet Initial Release
A	2023-11-02	Updated VB pin identification to be consistent throughout datasheet.

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for ADM-8556PC

Port Functions

Port	Function	Connector Type	Description
GND	Ground	-	Housing or ground lug must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.
RF In	RF Input	SMAF	This is the amplifier’s RF Input port. It is RF matched to 50 Ω and has built-in DC blocking capacitors.
RF Out	RF Output	SMAM	This is the amplifier’s RF Output port. It is RF matched to 50 Ω and has built-in DC blocking capacitors.
Vb	Positive Bias Pin	-	The VB pin provides a required positive bias which supplies the current mirror. A higher voltage results in a higher current draw through the RF Out port. This pin is nominally set at +3V.
Vd	Drain Supply Pin	-	The VD pin supplies DC voltage to the drain of the amplifier IC. This pin is nominally set at +3V.

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 become inoperable or have a reduced lifetime. Reliability limits are individual, instantaneous catastrophic limits only. Functional operation limits are indicated below. Operation of the device at multiple absolute maximum limits or for extended periods at a single limit can cause degradation and damage to the device

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Bias Current (Ib)	10	mA
Bias Supply Voltage (Vb)	4	V
Drain Current (Id) (RF Applied)	175	mA
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd)	4	V
Maximum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours	85	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours	-40	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-55	°C
RF Power Handling	15	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
Dimensions	-	21.85 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	-40	25	85	°C
Bias Supply DC Voltage (Vb)	2.5	3	3.5	V
Power Supply DC Voltage (Vd)	2.4	3	3.5	V
Power Supply DC Current (Id) (No RF Input)	50	67	86	mA

Electrical Specifications

Unless otherwise specified, electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C, Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Saturated Output Power	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V	6	20	-	17	-	dBm
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	15	20	18	21	-	dB
Current Consumption	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, no RF input	6	20	-	67	-	mA
Input Return Loss	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	10	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	1.7	-	dB
Output IP3	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	26	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V	6	20	-	15	-	dBm
Output Return Loss	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	15	-	dB
Reverse Isolation	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	45	-	dB
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	15	20	23	-	dB

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Saturated Output Power	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V	6	20	-	17	-	dBm
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	15	20	18	21	-	dB
Current Consumption	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, no RF input	6	20	-	67	-	mA
Input Return Loss	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	10	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	1.7	-	dB
Output IP3	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	26	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V	6	20	-	15	-	dBm
Output Return Loss	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	15	-	dB
Reverse Isolation	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	20	-	45	-	dB
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 3V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	15	20	23	-	dB