Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-10220PSM is a surface-mount amplifier suitable for use as a single tone driver or general-purpose gain block. It can drive an L or H diode mixer from 2 to 26 GHz. This amplifier also has exceptionally low input and output reflections, and a low 2.7 dB typical noise figure from 8 to 18 GHz. Additionally, this amplifier exhibits a positive gain slope to equalize frequency dependent losses. The AMM-10220PSM is packaged in a compact 5 mm QFN for surface mount integration onto printed circuit boards.

Photo of AMM-10220PSM

Features

  • +14 dB Small Signal Gain with Positive Slope
  • Excellent 18 dB return losses
  • +28 dBm Output IP3
  • Compact 5mm QFN package
  • Simple application circuit

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • Radar and satellite communications
  • Driver Amplifier for H and S - Diode Mixers
  • Electronic Warfare

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
AMM-10220PSM2 - 26 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver AmplifierQFN

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ReleasedEAR99
EVB-AMM-10220PEvaluation Board, AMM-10220PSM, 2 - 26 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver Amplifier-

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Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2025-09-02Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A port diagram of the AMM-10220PSM QFN package is shown below (X-ray view from the top).

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-10220PSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Pin 1-4, 6-14, 16-20, 22-29, 31, 32, PaddleGround These pins should be connected to ground. Package ground paddle must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity.-
Pin 15Vg Pin 15 provides a required negative bias which controls the power supply currents to the amplifier. More negative voltages decrease supply current. Apply gate bias voltage Vg before applying drain power supply.Equivalent circuit for the Vg
Pin 21RF Output Pin 21 is the RF Output port of the amplifier. It is DC blocked, and RF matched to 50 Ω.Equivalent circuit for the RF Output
Pin 30Vd Pin 30 provides the main power supply for the amplifier. Apply gate bias voltage Vg before applying drain power supply.Equivalent circuit for the Vd
Pin 5RF Input Pin 5 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

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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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Drain Current (RF Applied) 130mA
Drain Supply Voltage (Vd) 6V
Gate Voltage (Vg) -1V
Maximum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours 85°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 150°C
Minimum Operating Temperature for MTTF > 1E6 hours -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
RF Input Power 20dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
Dimensions-5 x 5 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1

Datasheet operating parameters are taken and guaranteed using constant voltage biasing with TA = 25 °C, Vd = 5 V, Idq = 74 mA, and 50 Ω matched input and output. Adjust Vg from −1 V to -0.3 V max to achieve Idq = 74 mA typical.

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Negative Bias Voltage (Vg) -0.5-0.4-0.3V
Positive DC Current (Id) (No RF Input) -74-mA
Positive DC Voltage (Vd) -5-V
Operating Temperature -402585°C

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Electrical Specifications

Unless otherwise specified, electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C, Vd = 5 V, Idq=74 mA (where Idq is the drain current with no RF applied), Vg set as required to achieve Idq = 74 mA in a 50 Ω system.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Current Consumption Vd = 5 V, Vg = -0.4V, No RF Applied
- --74-mA
Small Signal Gain Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
2 8-14-dB
Small Signal Gain Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
8 18-14.5-dB
Small Signal Gain Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
18 26-16-dB
Reverse Isolation Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
2 8-53-dB
Reverse Isolation Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
8 18-43-dB
Reverse Isolation Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
18 26-33-dB
Input Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
2 8-17-dB
Input Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
8 18-16-dB
Input Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
18 26-14-dB
Output Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
2 8-18-dB
Output Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
8 18-18-dB
Output Return Loss Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
18 26-14-dB
Output IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
2 8-28-dBm
Output IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
8 18-28-dBm
Output IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
18 26-24-dBm
Input IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
2 8-15-dBm
Input IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
8 18-13.5-dBm
Input IP3 Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -15 dBm per tone, 10 MHz tone spacing
18 26-7.5-dBm
Output P1dB Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA
2 14-18-dBm
Output P1dB Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA
14 26-15.5-dBm
Noise Figure Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
2 8-3.4-dB
Noise Figure Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
8 18-2.7-dB
Noise Figure Vd = 5 V, Vg set to achieve Idq = 74 mA, Pin = -20 dBm
18 26-3.6-dB

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Typical Performance Plots

Performance plots have PCB trace losses de-embedded.

Output P1dB (dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-10220PSM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
OIP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
IIP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Frequency, over Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM

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Typical Performance Plots, Over Temp

Small Signal Gain Over Temperature (dB) Vd = 3V graph for AMM-10220PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs Frequency over Temp, 5V bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
Output IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency over Temperature, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM
P1dB (dBm) vs Frequency over Temp, 5V Bias graph for AMM-10220PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for AMM-10220PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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