Device Overview

General Description

The ADM-8475PSM is a high-linearity, low noise amplifier capable of providing 13 dB gain, +26 dBm OIP3 and 2 dB noise figure across a broad 0.5-18 GHz bandwidth. The amplifier's low power consumption, high dynamic range and small size make it a suitable choice as a linear signal amplifier for RF front-end, low SWaP applications. Compared to the sister ADM-8624PSM, the ADM-8475PSM has higher gain and lower noise. The ADM-8624PSM has flatter gain and lower return loss. The ADM-8624PSM is available in a compact 1.3 x 2 mm DFN package.

Photo of ADM-8475PSM

Features

13 dB flat gain response
+26 dBm output IP3
2 dB noise figure
No negative bias required

Applications

  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • 5G transceivers
  • SATCOM
  • Radar

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
ADM-8475PSM0.5 - 18 GHz High Dynamic Range Gain BlockDFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-ADM-8475PEvaluation Board, 0.5 - 18 GHz High Dynamic Range Gain Block AmplifierEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2023-06-09Initial Datasheet Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Diagram of the port configuration for ADM-8475PSM

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Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PaddleGnd Package ground paddle must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.-
Pin 1Vg1 Pin 1 provides DC bias to the amplifier. Placement of an external series bias resistor allows this pin to be supplied by the same supply line providing 5V to Pin 5. Device drain current will change proportional to the current flowing into this pin. RF performance can be balanced with DC power consumption by adjusting the current into this pin.-
Pin 2RF Input Pin 2 is the RF Input port of the amplifier. It is internally RF matched to 50 Ω and requires an external DC blocking cap.-
Pin 3ACG Pin 3 should be AC grounded using a series RC network. See application section for details. DO NOT DC GROUND THIS PIN.-
Pin 4,6NC Pin 4 and Pin 6 are internally no-connects and should be connected to DC/RF ground. -
Pin 5RF Out / Vd Pin 5 is the RF Output port and is also the Vd port providing the main power supply to the amplifier. This pin is DC coupled and requires an external bias-T or discrete choke and DC blocking capacitor. This port is RF matched to 50 Ω. DC voltage at this pin should be set to 5V for normal operation.-

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Specifications

Absolute Maximum Ratings

The Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage may occur to the device. If any one of 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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Drain Bias Current (Id) 75mA
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd) 8V
Maximum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours 85°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 125°C
Max Junction Temperature for MTTF of > 1E6 hours 175°C
Max Power Dissipation for MTTF of > 1E6 hours 0.41W
Minimum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours -40°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Reference Bias Current (Ig1) 10mA
Reference Bias Voltage (Vg1) 6V
RF Input Power 20dBm
θ_Jc, Junction to Case Thermal Resistance 100ºC/W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-2.0 x 1.3 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

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.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ta Ambient Temperature -402585°C
Power Supply DC Voltage (Vd) 1356V
Power Supply DC Current (Idq) (No RF Input) 214048mA
Input Power for Saturation -6-dBm

[1] It is recommended to set the bias resistor feeding Vg1 such that drain current Id=40mA. Data collected for this datasheet was measured with a single DC supply voltage as shown. Vd was connected to Vg1 through a series resistor Rbias=1kΩ. The 1kΩ value was chosen because it results in Id=40mA at Vd=5V.

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Electrical Specifications

Unless otherwise specified, electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C, Rbias = 1kΩ and Vd = 5 V.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Current Consumption Vd = 5 V
no RF input
- --40-mA
Input IP3 Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -18 dBm per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing
0.5 18-14-dBm
Input Power for Saturation Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
0.5 18-6-dBm
Input Return Loss Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -20 dBm
0.5 18-12-dB
Noise Figure Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -20 dBm
0.5 18-2-dB
Output IP2 Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -18 dBm per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing
0.5 18-29-dBm
Output IP2 Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -18 dBm per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing
0.5 1819--dBm
Output IP3 Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -18 dBm per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing
0.5 18-26-dBm
Output P1dB Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
0.5 18-16-dBm
Output Return Loss Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -20 dBm
0.5 18-13-dB
Reverse Isolation Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -20 dBm
0.5 18-22-dB
Saturated Output Power Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
0.5 12-18-dBm
Saturated Output Power Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
12 18-18-dBm
Small Signal Gain Vd = 5 V
Idq = 40mA
Pin = -20 dBm
0.5 181013-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Performance measured on EVB-ADM-8475P. Results are de-embedded to the pin of the part.

For plots vs bias, the Vd and Vg1 lines are supplied by a single DC supply with Rbias = 1kΩ between Vd and Vg1 pins.

Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
IIP3 (dBm) vs. Freq, Over Bias  graph for ADM-8475PSM

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OIP3 (dBm) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
IIP2 (dBm) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
OIP2 (dBm) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
P1dB (dBm) vs. Freq, Over Bias graph for ADM-8475PSM
PSat (dBm) vs. Freq graph for ADM-8475PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for ADM-8475PSM

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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Evaluation Board - Typical Performance Plots

Measurements are taken at the evaluation board connectors.

Small Signal Gain (dB) vs Freq, Over Temp (Vd,Vb=5V) graph for ADM-8475PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs Freq, Over Temp (Vd,Vb=5V) graph for ADM-8475PSM
P1dB (dBm) vs Freq, Over Temp (Vd,Vb=5V) graph for ADM-8475PSM

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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