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Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-7210SM 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 25 to 50 GHz, or S diode mixer from 27 to 50 GHz. This amplifier also has exceptionally low input and output reflections, and a positive gain slope. The AMM-7210SM is packaged in a compact 3mm QFN for surface mount integration onto printed circuit boards.

Photo of AMM-7210SM

Features

  • +15 dB Small Signal Gain
  • +23 dBm saturated output power
  • Excellent return losses
  • Compact 3mm QFN package

Applications

  • Radar and satellite communications
  • 5G Transceivers
  • LO Driver amplifier for L-, H-, or S-diode mixers
  • Mobile test and measurement equipment

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport ClassificationRecommended Replacement
AMM-7210SM25-50 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver AmplifierQFN

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End of Life3A001.b.2.dAMM-8211PSM
EVAL-AMM-7210SM25-50 GHz GaAs Surface Mount LO Driver Amplifier EVAL

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End of LifeEAR99EVB-AMM-8211P

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2021-06-01Datasheet Initial Release
A2026-03-19End of Life

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A port diagram of the AMM-7210SM’s QFN package is shown below. The pin functions are detailed below.

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-7210SM

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Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
GNDGround 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 10RF Output Pin 10 is the RF output of the amplifier, and is matched to 50 ohms. It is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Output
Pin 14Positive DC Supply Vd Pins 14 provides +2.5V to +4V DC voltage to the amplifier’s third stage. Negative voltage must be supplied to Pin 6 before turning on the positive supply voltage. Equivalent circuit for the Positive DC Supply Vd
Pin 15Positive DC Supply Vd Pins 15 provides +2.5V to +4V DC voltage to the amplifier’s second stage. Negative voltage must be supplied to Pin 6 before turning on the positive supply voltage. Equivalent circuit for the Positive DC Supply Vd
Pin 16Positive DC Supply Vd Pins 16 provides +2.5V to +4V DC voltage to the amplifier’s first stage. Negative voltage must be supplied to Pin 6 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, and is matched to 50 ohms. It is internally DC blocked.Equivalent circuit for the RF Input
Pin 6Negative DC Supply Vg Pin 6 provides -0.4V to -0.6V 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. This amplifier is designed and characterized in a 50Ω system, and operation in a reflective environment can cause performance degradation. Evaluation board losses are mathematically extracted from Saturated output power, Small signal gain, Noise figure, and IIP3/OIP3 specifications.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Continuous Power Dissipation (PDISS) (at 85 ˚C case temp.) 11W
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 Voltage (Pin 6) -2V
Positive Drain Supply Current (with RF Input) 2450mA
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Pin 14) 4.5V
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Pin 15) 4.5V
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Pin 16) 4.5V
RF Input Power 20dBm
Thermal Resistance, θJC 94ºC/W

[1] Derates by 11 mW/ ˚C above 85 ˚C case temperature.

[2] Positive Drain Supply DC current is specified as Id1 + Id2 + Id3

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
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
Ambient Temperature -402585°C
Power Supply DC Voltage Vd1 2.534V
Power Supply DC Voltage Vd2 2.534V
Power Supply DC Voltage Vd3 2.534V
Power Supply DC Current (no RF Input) 1115180300mA
Gate Bias DC Voltage -0.6-0.5-0.4V
Input Power for Saturation 81113dBm

[1] Power Supply DC current is specified as Id1 + Id2 + Id3

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. QFNs are 100% RF tested. Evaluation board losses are mathematically extracted from Saturated output power, Small signal gain, Noise figure, and IIP3/OIP3 specifications.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Current Consumption 1Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.4V
- --230-mA
Current Consumption 2Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V
- --180-mA
Current Consumption 3Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.6V
- --130-mA
Input IP3 Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 50-11-dBm
Input Power for Saturation Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 50-11-dBm
Input Return Loss Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
25 50-14-dB
Noise Figure Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 50-5.6-dB
Output IP3 Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 50-26-dBm
Output P1dB Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 50-20-dBm
Output Return Loss Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
25 50-16-dB
Reverse Isolation Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
25 50-49-dB
Saturated Output Power 4Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
35 451723-dBm
Saturated Output Power 5Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
45 50-21-dBm
Saturated Output Power 6Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias
25 35-20-dBm
Small Signal Gain Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
35 45915-dB
Small Signal Gain Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
25 35-13-dB
Small Signal Gain Vd1 = Vd2 = +3V, Vd3 = +3.5V, Vg = -0.5V Bias, -20 dBm Input Power
45 50-15-dB

[1][2][3] Bias conditions for Id tested with no RF input power. See Typical Performance Plots for DC current vs. RF power. Bias conditions presented as Vd/Vg. Drain current is specified as Id1 + Id2 + Id3

[4][5][6] Saturated output power specification defined using the EVAL-APM-7210SM P5dB compression curve shown in Typical Performance Plots.

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Typical Performance Plots , Bias: Vd1= Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V

Measurement data taken using the EVAL-AMM-7210SM module.

Evaluation board losses are mathematically extracted out of Output Compression Curves, Small Signal Gain, Noise Figure, and IP3 plots.

Output Compression Curves (dBm) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Noise Figure (dB) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM

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OIP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
IIP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, Bias: Vd1 = Vd2 = 3V, Vd3 = 3.5V, Vg = -0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM

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Typical Performance Plots

Measurement data taken using the EVAL-AMM-7210SM module.

¹⁴Drain current is specified as Id1 + Id2 + Id3

Output Compression Curves (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 2.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Output Compression Curves (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3.5V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 3V graph for AMM-7210SM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 3V graph for AMM-7210SM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 3.5V graph for AMM-7210SM

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Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 3V graph for AMM-7210SM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, Vd = 3V graph for AMM-7210SM
Output IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Input IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Small Signal Gain (dB) vs. Frequency over Temperature, 3V/-0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
Saturated Output Power (dBm) vs. Frequency over Temperature, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Drain Current (mA) vs. Gate Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Drain Current (mA) vs. Drain Bias graph for AMM-7210SM

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Noise Figure (dB) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Drain Current (mA) vs. Input Power, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM

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Typical Performance Plot of Marki MM1-1857H Using AMM-7210SM as LO Driver

Plots taken using EVAL-AMM-7210SM as LO driver for connectorized MM1-1857H module in configuration A with a 91MHz IF. Power specified is input power to EVAL-AMM-7210SM driver.

Output IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Input IP3 (dBm) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM
Conversion Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V Bias graph for AMM-7210SM

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Typical Performance Plot of Marki MMIQ-1867LSM and MMIQ-1867HSM Using AMM-7210SM as LO Driver

Plots taken using EVAL-AMM-7210SM as LO driver for the EVAL-MMIQ-1867LSM in configuration A with a 6GHz IF. Power specified is input power to EVAL-AMM-7210SM driver.

MMIQ-1867LSM I+Q Conversion Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM
MMIQ-1867HSM I+Q Conversion Loss (dB) vs. Frequency, 3V/-0.5V graph for AMM-7210SM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for AMM-7210SM

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

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Outline Drawing

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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