Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-10202PSM is a surface-mount LO driver amplifier that is designed to provide sufficient LO drive for an H or S diode mixer such as the MM1-1850HSM or MM1-1850SSM across temperature with input power from 0-10 dBm. The AMM-10202PSM provides high 23 dB gain, +19 dBm saturated output power, and +24 dBm OIP3. This amplifier offers a compact, stable, wideband LO driver solution. The AMM-10202PSM is packaged in a compact 4mm package for surface mount integration onto printed circuit boards.

Photo of AMM-10202PSM

Features

  • High 23 dB gain
  • 15-50 GHz broadband performance
  • +19 dBm output power
  • Compact 4mm package

Applications

  • SATCOM
  • Radar
  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • 5G Transceivers
  • Optimal LO driver amp for Marki S-diode mixers

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
AMM-10202PSM15-50 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver AmplifierDFN

REACH

RoHS

Released3A001.b.2.d
EVB-AMM-10202PEvaluation Board, AMM-10202PSM, 15-50 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver AmplifierEVB

REACH

RoHS

Released-

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2025-07-23Initial Release
A2026-02-13MTTF Table Added.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down (x-ray) view of the AMM-10202PSM’s DFN package is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-10202PSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround Bottom side must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 1Positive DC Supply Vd Pin 1 provides +2V to +4V DC voltage and drain current to the amplifier. Negative voltage must be supplied to Pin 4 before turning on the positive supply voltage.Equivalent circuit for the Positive DC Supply Vd
Pin 2RF Input Pin 2 is the RF input of the amplifier. It is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 3RF Output Pin 3 is the RF output of the amplifier. It is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Output
Pin 4Negative DC Supply Vg Pin 4 provides -0.15V to -0.35V of DC voltage. This must be turned on before turning on the positive supply voltage to Pin 1.Equivalent circuit for the Negative DC Supply Vg

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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
Max Junction Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 Hours 175°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) 1300mA
Positive Bias Voltage (Pin1) 4V
RF Input Power 15dBm
Thermal Resistance, θJC 78.5ºC/W

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
Dimensions-4 x 4 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. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Ambient Temperature -552585°C
Positive DC Current 100200300mA
Positive DC Voltage 244V
Negative DC Voltage -0.15-0.25-0.35V

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. DFNs are 100% RF tested.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Small Signal Gain 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-23-dB
Input Return Loss 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-8-dB
Output P1dB 4V/200mA bias
15 50-17.5-dBm
Saturated Output Power 4V/200mA bias
15 50-19-dBm
Output Return Loss 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-7-dB
Input IP3 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-1.5-dBm
Output IP3 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-24-dBm
Input IP2 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
7.5 25-10.5-dBm
Output IP2 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
7.5 25-31-dBm
Noise Figure 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-6.5-dB
Reverse Isolation 4V/200mA bias, -25 dBm Input Power
15 50-55-dB
Saturated Output Power 4V/200mA bias
15 20-20-dBm
Input Power for Saturation 4V/200mA bias
15 50-3-dBm

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Typical Performance Plots, Over Bias

Small Signal Gain (dB) graph for AMM-10202PSM
Saturated Output Power (dBm) graph for AMM-10202PSM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 2V graph for AMM-10202PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency and Bias, idq=40mA graph for AMM-10202PSM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Frequency, Vc = 8V graph for AMM-10202PSM
Output P1dB vs Frequency and Bias graph for AMM-10202PSM
Output P3dB vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10202PSM
Noise Figure (dB), 5V/5V Bias graph for AMM-10202PSM

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Output IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency over bias graph for AMM-10202PSM
Input IP3 (dBm) vs. Freq over Bias graph for AMM-10202PSM
OIP2(dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10202PSM
IIP2(dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10202PSM
DC Current Pull of Each Stage vs. RF Input Power at 650 MHz ( mA) graph for AMM-10202PSM

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Typical Performance Plots, Over Temp

Performance Plots have PCB trace losses de-embedded.

Small Signal Gain (dB), Vd = 3V graph for AMM-10202PSM
Output Power at 1-dB Gain Compression (dBm) 3V/-0.5V graph for AMM-10202PSM
Noise Figure (dB) graph for AMM-10202PSM
Output-Referred 3rd Order Intercept Point (dBm) graph for AMM-10202PSM
OIP2(dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10202PSM
IIP2(dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10202PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for AMM-10202PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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