ADM-9181PSM_DC - 26 GHz Distributed Amplifier

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
ADM-9181PSM	DC - 26 GHz Distributed Amplifier	PSM	RoHS	Released	EAR99
EVB-ADM-9181P	Evaluation Board, DC - 26GHz Distributed Amplifier	PSM	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
ADM-9181PSM	DC - 26 GHz Distributed Amplifier	PSM	RoHS	Released	EAR99
EVB-ADM-9181P	Evaluation Board, DC - 26GHz Distributed Amplifier	PSM	REACH RoHS	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2024-08-29	Initial Release

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

Below is a top down ( "x-ray" ) view of the ADM-9181PSM.

Diagram of the port configuration for ADM-9181PSM

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
11	ACG	Pin 11 is used to provide additional off-chip bypass capacitance. A 0.1uF capacitor should be placed between this pin and ground for normal operation.
12	ACG	Pin 12 is used to provide additional off-chip bypass capacitance. A 100pF capacitor should be placed between this pin and ground for normal operation.
16	RF Out / Vd	Pin 16 connects to the drain of the amplifier and serves as both the RF output port and the DC supply for the amplifier. This pin requires an external bias-tee and should be connected to +6V for normal operation.
23	ACG	Pin 23 is used to provide additional off-chip bypass capacitance. A 0.1uF capacitor should be placed between this pin and ground for normal operation.
24	ACG	Pin 24 is used to provide additional off-chip bypass capacitance. A 100pF capacitor should be placed between this pin and ground for normal operation.
4	RF Input	Pin 4 is the amplifier's RF input pin. This pin is internally RF matched to 50 Ohms and requires an external DC blocking capacitor.
8	Vb	Pin 8 provides positive DC bias voltage to the amplifier. This pin is internally connected to a current mirror controlling amplifier drain current. A higher voltage on this pin results in higher current draw through the Vd / RF out pin. The voltage on this pin should be set to +3V for normal operation.
All Others	Non-connect (NC)	Pins other than those specifically called out in this table are not internally connected to the amplifier die. These pins should be connected to ground for normal operation. Datasheet performance is measured on an evaluation board with these pins grounded.
Paddle	Gnd	The package ground paddle must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.

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.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Bias Supply Voltage (Vb)	6.5	V
Drain Current (Id) (No RF Applied)	250	mA
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	-65	°C
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Vd)	8	V
RF Input Power	15	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
Dimensions	-	4 x 4 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
Positive DC Current (Id) (No RF Input)	82	130	190	mA
Ambient Temperature	-40	25	85	°C
Positive DC Bias Voltage (Vb)	2	3	4.4	V
Positive DC Voltage (Vd)	4	5	6	V

Electrical Specifications

Unless otherwise specified, electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C, Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input IP2 ¹	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	13	-	24	-	dBm
Input IP3	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	26	-	17	-	dBm
Input Return Loss	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	15	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	6	-	6	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	26	-	3.2	-	dB
Output IP2 ²	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	13	-	38	-	dBm
Output IP3	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	26	-	31	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	16	-	22	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	16	26	-	19	-	dBm
Output Return Loss	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	18	-	dB
Reverse Isolation	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	37	-	dB
Saturated Output Power	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = +14dBm	0.1	26	-	23	-	dBm
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	14.5	-	dB

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Input IP2 ¹	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	13	-	24	-	dBm
Input IP3	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	26	-	17	-	dBm
Input Return Loss	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	15	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	6	-	6	-	dB
Noise Figure	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	6	26	-	3.2	-	dB
Output IP2 ²	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	13	-	38	-	dBm
Output IP3	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	26	-	31	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	0.1	16	-	22	-	dBm
Output P1dB	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V	16	26	-	19	-	dBm
Output Return Loss	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	18	-	dB
Reverse Isolation	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	37	-	dB
Saturated Output Power	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = +14dBm	0.1	26	-	23	-	dBm
Small Signal Gain	Vd = 6V, Vb = 3V, Pin = -20dBm	0.1	26	-	14.5	-	dB