Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-10860PSM is a wideband pHEMT-based GaAs surface-mount gain block driver amplifier operating from 10 to 30 GHz. This amplifier offers high gain at 24.5 dB, +21.5 dBm saturated output power, and strong linearity with output IP3 of +28.5 dBm. It’s an excellent driver for our H- and S-diode mixers and multipliers, and comes in a compact 3 mm surface-mount package for easy integration onto printed circuit boards.

Photo of AMM-10860PSM

Features

  • Wideband, 10 to 30 GHz
  • High Gain, 24.5 dB Typical
  • Positive Gain Slope
  • High Output Power, +21.5 dBm Typical
  • Minimal Application Circuit
  • Internal Blocking Capacitors
  • Small 3 x 3 mm QFN Package

Applications

  • Satellite Communications
  • Test and Measurement Equipment
  • LO Driver Amplifier

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
AMM-10860PSM10-30 GHz Broadband Driver Gain Block AmplifierPlastic QFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-AMM-10860PEvaluation Board, 10 - 30 GHz Broadband Power AmplifierEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2026-04-01Initial Release

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A port diagram of the AMM-10860PSM is shown below (X-ray view).

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-10860PSM

Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
Ground PaddleGround Ground paddle and non-connected pins must be connected to a DC/RF ground potential with high thermal and electrical conductivity, and low inductance.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 11Vd Pin 11 is the DC bias supply for the amplifier. The voltage at this pin should be set to 4V 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.Equivalent circuit for the Vd
Pin 2RF Input Pin 2 is the amplifier's RF input pin. This port is internally matched to 50 Ohms and is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 5Vg This is the negative DC bias voltage for the amplifier IC. The voltage at this pin controls the current draw Id of the part. Higher voltage results in higher current. For normal operation, the voltage at this pin is adjusted to produce an Id of 136mA when Vd=4V. This part requires an off-chip 0.1uF bypass capacitor installed at this pin as close to the IC as possible. See applications circuit.Equivalent circuit for the Vg
Pin 8RF Output Pin 8 is the amplifier's RF output pin. This port is internally matched to 50 Ohms and is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Output

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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. This amplifier is designed and characterized in a 50Ω system, and operation in a reflective environment can cause performance degradation.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
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) 200mA
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Vd) 4.5V
RF Input Power 15dBm
Gate Supply Voltage (Vg) 0V
Thermal Resistance, θJC 110ºC/W

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
Dimensions-3 x 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. For limits, above which damage may occur, see Absolute Maximum Ratings .

ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Power Supply DC Voltage (Vd) 344V
Ambient Temperature -402585°C
Gate Bias DC Voltage (Vg) -0.3-0.16-0.05V
Positive DC Current (Id) (No RF Input) 104136168mA

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Electrical Specifications

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

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Small Signal Gain 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-24.4-dB
Input Return Loss 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-17-dB
Output Return Loss 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-14-dB
Reverse Isolation 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-53-dB
Saturated Output Power 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-21.54-dB
Input P1dB 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30--5-dBm
Output P1dB 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-18.5-dBm
Input IP3 4V/-0.16V, 136mA, -15dBm input power, 1 MHz tone spacing
10 30-4-dBm
Current Consumption 14V/-0.16V bias
- --136-mA
Output IP3 4V/-0.16V, 136mA, -15dBm input power, 1 MHz tone spacing
10 30-28.5-dBm
Input IP2 4V/-0.16V, 136mA, -15dBm input power, 1 MHz tone spacing
10 15-18-dBm
Output IP2 4V/-0.16V, 136mA, -15dBm input power, 1 MHz tone spacing
10 15-41.5-dBm
Noise Figure 4V/-0.16V, 136mA
10 30-7.3-dB

[1] Bias conditions for Id tested with no RF input power. Bias conditions presented as Vd/Vg.

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Typical Performance Plots (vs Bias)

Measurement data de-embedded using standard evaluation board.

Small Signal Gain (dB) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Input Return Loss (dB) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Reverse Isolation (dB) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Noise Figure (dB) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Output IP2 (dBm) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Output IP3 (dBm) graph for AMM-10860PSM
Output P1dB (dBm) graph for AMM-10860PSM

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Output Power (dBm) graph for AMM-10860PSM

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Typical Performance Plots (vs Temperature)

Small Signal Gain (dB) vs Temperature at Vd=4V, Vg=-0.16V, Id=136mA graph for AMM-10860PSM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs Temperature at Vd=4V, Vg=-0.05V, Id=168mA graph for AMM-10860PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs Temperature at Vd=4V, Vg=-0.16V, Id=136mA graph for AMM-10860PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs Temperature at Vd=4V, Vg=-0.05V, Id=168mA graph for AMM-10860PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for AMM-10860PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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