Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-6702 is a broadband MMIC LO buffer amplifier that efficiently provides high gain and output power over a 20-55 GHz frequency band. It is designed to provide a strong, flat output power response when driven with an input power at 0 dBm. It has built-in DC blocking capacitors on the input and output.

Photo of AMM-6702UC

Features

  • High 25+ dB gain
  • Broadband performance
  • +20 dBm output power
  • 20%+ PAE

Applications

  • SATCOM
  • 5G
  • Radar
  • Optimal LO driver amp for Marki S-diode and H-diode mixers and millimeter-wave multipliers
  • Test and Measurement Equipment

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageConnectorsGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
AMM-6702UC20-55 GHz GaAs LO Driver AmplifierUCStandard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
AMM-6702UC520-55 GHz GaAs LO Driver AmplifierUC5Standard

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2018-10-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2019-01-01AMM-6702UC Release, additional data
B2019-02-01Updated Export Classification
C2019-03-01Updated Module Production Specs
D2019-08-01Updated Module Production Specs
E2019-09-01Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings
F2020-01-01Added .s2p Files Link
G2020-02-01Updated Datasheet Format, Expanded Performance Plots, Expanded Electrical Specs, Added Sequencing Procedure, Added AMM-6702UC5 Package
H2020-04-01Updated AMM-6702UC5 Specs and Performance Plots
I2020-06-01Corrected AMM-6702UC Outline Drawing to include Ground Screw
J2020-06-01Updated Absolute Maximum Ratings
L2020-07-01Revised Max Operating Temperature
K2020-07-01Update AMM-6702UC5 Saturated Output Power Min Spec
M2020-09-01Updated Ground Pin Location on AMM 6702UC5 Module
N2020-10-01Updated Thermal Specs, Updated OIP3 Spec
O2020-11-01Updated Min Frequency Spec
P2020-12-01Updated Electrical Specifications Table
Q2023-11-07Updated maximum power dissipation, indicating typical operation
R2024-07-26Reduced Power Supply Voltage to 3V
S2026-02-13MTTF Table Added.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down view of the AMM-6702UC’s outline drawing is shown below. The port functions are detailed below.

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-6702UC

Port Functions

PortFunctionConnector TypeDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround -Exterior housing must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
RF InRF Input 1.85FThis is the RF Input port of the amplifier die. It is internally DC blocked and RF matched to 50 Ω.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
RF OutRF Output 1.85MThis is the RF Output port of the amplifier die. It is internally DC blocked and RF matched to 50 Ω.Equivalent circuit for the RF Output
VdDrain Supply Pin -The Vd pin supplies drain voltage to the amplifier IC. Apply gate voltage Vg before applying drain voltage.Equivalent circuit for the Drain Supply Pin
VgGate Supply Pin -The Vg pin supplies negative control voltage to the amplifier and controls the amplifier gain. Lower (more negative) voltages on a Vg pad will result in lower drain current and lower small signal gain.Equivalent circuit for the Gate Supply Pin

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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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Continuous Power Dissipation (PDISS) 1.2W
Maximum Operating Temperature 85°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 150°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -40°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Negative Bias Current (Pin 4) 10μA
Negative Bias Voltage (Pin4) -2V
Positive Bias Current (Pin1) 1400mA
Positive Bias Voltage (Pin1) 4.5V
RF Input Power 22dBm

Maximum Continuous Power Dissipation indicates power that will maintain an MTTF > 1E6 hours under typical operating conditions at max operating temperature. Specific use cases may differ, contact support for more detailed information.

[1] Maximum current draw is 400 mA when not limited by continuous power dissipation rating

FIT and MTTF Table

T (°C) λ (TIF) MTTF (hr) MTTF (yr)
1052,441.454.10E+0547
85310.483.22E+06368
558.791.14E+0812,992
250.128.24E+09941,063

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
WeightPackage name: UC12.3g
Dimensions-13.21 x 14.21 mm

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.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -552585°C
Positive DC Current 100180350mA
Negative DC Voltage -0.4-0.5-0.6V
Positive DC Voltage 233V

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Current Consumption 13V/-0.5V
- --180-mA
Input IP3 3V/-0.5V bias, -25 dBm Input Power
21 55-3-dBm
Input Power for Saturation 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-3-dBm
Input Return Loss 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-8-dB
Noise Figure 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-6.5-dB
Output IP3 3V/-0.5V bias, -25 dBm Input Power
21 55-27-dBm
Output P1dB 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-14.8-dBm
Output Return Loss 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-9-dB
Reverse Isolation 3V/-0.5V bias
21 55-45-dB
Saturated Output Power 3.0V/-0.5V Bias
21 55-19-dBm
Small Signal Gain 3.0V/-0.5V Bias
21 55-24-dB

[1] Bias conditions tested with no RF input power. See section 3.6 for DC current vs. RF power

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Typical Performance Plots

AMM-6702UC Saturated Output Power (dBm), Vd=3V, Input Power=7 dBm graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Small Signal Gain (dB), Vd=3V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Input Return Loss (dB), Vd=3.5V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Output Return Loss (dB), Vd=3.5V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Reverse Isolation (dB), Vd=3.5V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC P1dB (dBm) vs Frequency, 3.5V/-0.5V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Output IP3 (dBm), Vd=3.5V graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Input IP3 (dBm), Vd=3.5V graph for AMM-6702UC

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AMM-6702UC Quiescent Current Consumption (mA) vs. Vg graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Quiescent Current Consumption (mA) vs. Vd graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Current Consumption (mA) vs. RF Input Power, 3.5V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-6702UC
AMM-6702UC Noise Figure (dB) graph for AMM-6702UC

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Conversion Loss of Marki Mixers Using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver

Conversion Loss of Marki MM1-1857H Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC
Conversion Loss of Marki MMIQ-1865L Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC
Conversion Loss of Marki MMIQ-1865H Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC

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Input-Referred IP3 of Marki Mixers Using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver

Input IP3 of Marki MM1-1857H Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC
Input IP3 of Marki MMIQ-1865L Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC
Input IP3 of Marki MMIQ-1865H Mixer using AMM-6702UC as LO Driver Amplifier (dB), 3.5V/-0.4V Bias Condition, 3dBm Input, IF=100MHz, LO=RF-IF graph for AMM-6702UC

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Mechanical Data

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