Device Overview

General Description

The AMM-9854PSM is a wideband low noise amplifier capable of providing 14 dB gain and +25 dBm OIP3 with a low 2.5 dB typical noise figure. The AMM-9854PSM is an ideal linear signal amplifier for applications requiring low power consumption and small form-factors. This amplifier has exceptionally flat response across its entire operating bandwidth.

Photo of AMM-9854PSM

Features

  • Broadband DC to 30GHz Operation
  • Low Noise Figure
  • Exceptionally Flat RF Performance Across Frequency
  • Excellent Return Losses

Applications

  • Mobile test and measurement equipment
  • Radar and satellite communications
  • 5G transceivers
  • LO driver for Marki L-, H-, and S-diode mixers

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
AMM-9854PSMDC - 30 GHz Wideband Low Noise Amplifier QFN

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-AMM-9854P-1Evaluation Board, DC-30GHz GaAs Surface Mount Driver AmplifierEVB

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2025-03-06Initial Release
A2026-02-13MTTF Table Added.

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A port diagram of the AMM-9854PSM’s QFN package is shown below. The diagram is shown as a top down x-ray view.

Diagram of the port configuration for AMM-9854PSM

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 11Vd Pin 11 is the DC bias supply for the amplifier. This pin should be connected to the same supply voltage being used to supply the pin 8 "RF Out / Vd" bias-tee.Equivalent circuit for the Vd
Pin 2RF In / Vg Pin 2 is the RF input of the amplifier and also provides DC bias to the amplifier. This input in internally RF matched to 50 Ohms and requires a bias-tee to a negative DC bias voltage. The bias voltage applied to this pin directly controls the drain current (Id into pin 8) of the amplifier. As the voltage on this pin becomes more negative, drain current decreases. Voltage should be applied to pin 2 before pin 11 "Vd" and pin 8 "RF Out/Vd". See the section on Sequencing Requirements for more details. Current Ig will flow out of this port. The -Vg supply should be capable of sinking current up to 30mA.Equivalent circuit for the RF In / Vg
Pin 8RF Out / Vd Pin 8 is the RF output and primary DC power supply of the amplifier. This pin is internally RF matched to 50 ohms and requires an external bias-tee connected to a positive DC supply voltage. Voltage should be applied to pin 2 "RF In/Vg" before applying voltage to pin 8 and pin 11. See the section on Sequencing Requirements for more details. Equivalent circuit for the RF Out / Vd
Pins 1,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,12Non-connect (NC) These pins are not internally connected to the amplifier die. It is recommended to connect these pins to ground to provide RF isolation and mechanical stability. See the recommended landing pattern for details. Datasheet performance was measured with these pins connected to GND. -

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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 Drain-to-Gate Voltage Differential (Vd-Vg) 6.7V
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 2) -2V
Positive Drain Supply Current (with RF Input) 80mA
Positive Drain Supply Voltage (Pin 8, 11) 8V
RF Input Power 10dBm
Thermal Resistance, θJC 120ºC/W

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
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
Gate Bias DC Voltage -0.4-0.2-0.2V
Power Supply DC Voltage 555V
Ambient Temperature -402585°C
Power Supply DC Current 406767mA
Gate DC Current (Ig) -17.2-16-16mA

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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
Saturated Output Power -2 20-19-dBm
Saturated Output Power -2 24-17-dBm
Current Consumption 15V/-0.2V bias
- --67-mA
Gate Current, Ig 25V/-0.2V bias
- ---16-mA
Input Return Loss 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-14-dB
Noise Figure 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-2.5-dB
Output IP3 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-25-dBm
Output P1dB 5V/-0.2V bias
0 16-17-dBm
Output P1dB 5V/-0.2V bias
16 30-14-dBm
Output Return Loss 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-18-dB
Reverse Isolation 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-18-dB
Small Signal Gain 5V/-0.2V bias, -20 dBm Input Power
0 30-14-dB

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

[2] Gate current Ig is shown as a negative value representing it's direction of flow out of Pin 2 when -Vg is applied.

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Typical Performance Plots (vs Bias)

Measurement data de-embedded using standard evaluation board and external wideband test equipment bias tees.

Small Signal Gain (dB) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Input Return Loss vs. Frequency graph for AMM-9854PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Reverse Isolation (dB) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-9854PSM
OIP3 (dBm) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Noise Figure (dB) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-9854PSM
Output Compression graph for AMM-9854PSM
OIP2(dBm) vs. Frequency graph for AMM-9854PSM

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Id vs Vg, across Vd graph for AMM-9854PSM
Ig vs Vg, across Vd graph for AMM-9854PSM

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Typical Performance Plots (vs Temperature)

Small Signal Gain Over Temperature (dB) Vd = 3V graph for AMM-9854PSM
Noise Figure vs Frequency, Over Temp Vd = 3V graph for AMM-9854PSM

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Typical Performance Plots (vs Input Power)

PAE vs Pin, (5V, -0.2V) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Pout vs Pin, (5V, -0.2V) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Id vs Pin, (5V, -0.2V) graph for AMM-9854PSM
Ig vs Pin, (5V, -0.2V) graph for AMM-9854PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for AMM-9854PSM

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Mechanical Data

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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