Port Diagram
A port diagram of the ADM-10709PSM is shown below.
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Device Overview
General Description
The ADM-10709PSM is a broadband low noise amplifier covering 6 to 18 GHz. Designed for ultra-low DC power consumption, it operates from a single 3 V supply at only 8 mA bias current while delivering 27 dB small-signal gain with a typical noise figure of just 1.5 dB. Packaged in a compact 3 mm QFN package, the ADM-10709PSM is ideal for front-end applications that demand high gain with minimal added noise and ultra-low DC power consumption. Measured small-signal S-parameters are provided to support accurate system simulations.
Features
- High Gain, 27 dB Typical
- Low Noise Figure, 1.5 dB Typical
- Low DC Power Consumption, 3 V at 8 mA
- Single Supply Voltage
- Small 3x3mm QFN Package
Applications
- SATCOM
- Phased Array Systems
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADM-10709PSM | 6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier | Plastic QFN | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-ADM-10709P | Evaluation Board, 6 - 18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADM-10709PSM | 6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier | Plastic QFN | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-ADM-10709P | Evaluation Board, 6 - 18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Table Of Contents
- Device Overview
- Port Configuration and Functions
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Operation
- Mechanical Data
- Footprint Image
- Evaluation Board
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2025-10-20 | Initial Release |
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Port Configuration and Functions
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GND | Ground | Ground paddle and non-connected pins must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity, and low inductance. |  |
| Pin 11 | Vd | Pin 11 is the DC bias supply for the amplifier. The voltage at this pin should be set to 3V for normal operation. This part requires an off-chip bypass capacitor of 0.1uF installed at this pin as close to the IC as possible. See applications circuit. |  |
| Pin 1,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,12 | Ground | These pins are not internally connected to the amplifier die. It is recommended to connect these pins to ground to provide RF isolation and mechanical stability. See the recommended landing pattern for details. Datasheet performance was measured with these pins connected to GND. | - |
| Pin 2 | RF Input | Pin 2 is the amplifier's RF input pin. This port is internally matched to 50 Ohms and is internally DC blocked. |  |
| Pin 8 | RF Output | Pin 8 is the amplifier's RF output pin. This port is internally matched to 50 Ohms and is internally DC blocked. | |
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
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. This amplifier is designed and characterized in a 50Ω system, and operation in a reflective environment can cause performance degradation.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Max Junction Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours | 175 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| Positive Drain Supply Current (with RF Input) | 19 | mA |
| Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Vd) | 6 | V |
| RF Input Power | 10 | dBm |
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | < 250 Volts | HBM Class 0 |
| Dimensions | - | 3 x 3 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
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 |
| Power Supply DC Voltage | 3 | 3 | 6 | V |
| Positive DC Current (Id) (No RF Input) | 8 | 8 | 19 | mA |
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. QFNs are 100% RF tested.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Signal Gain | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 27 | - | dB |
| Input Return Loss | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 12 | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Reverse Isolation | 3V bias, -30dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 51 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 1.5 | - | dB |
| Output P1dB | 3V bias | 6 | 18 | - | 2.5 | - | dBm |
| Output IP3 | 3V bias | 6 | 18 | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Current Consumption 1 | 3V bias | - | - | - | 8 | - | mA |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Signal Gain | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 27 | - | dB |
| Input Return Loss | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 12 | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 13 | - | dB |
| Reverse Isolation | 3V bias, -30dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 51 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure | 3V bias, -30 dBm Input Power | 6 | 18 | - | 1.5 | - | dB |
| Output P1dB | 3V bias | 6 | 18 | - | 2.5 | - | dBm |
| Output IP3 | 3V bias | 6 | 18 | - | 15 | - | dBm |
| Current Consumption 1 | 3V bias | - | - | - | 8 | - | mA |
[1] Bias conditions for Id tested with no RF input power. Bias conditions presented as Vd.
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Typical Performance Plots (vs Bias)
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ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Typical Performance Plots (vs Temperature)
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ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Application Circuit
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Mechanical Data
ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Footprint Image
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ADM-10709PSM
6-18 GHz Broadband Low Noise Amplifier
Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing
