Port Diagram
Below is the port diagram for the ABSD-10169PSM. The diagram is shown as an x-ray view from the top down.
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Device Overview
General Description
The ABSD-10169PSM is a GaAs active MMIC balun in a 3mm QFN surface mount package. Its frequency ranges from DC to 30 GHz and offers 9 dB single ended to differential gain (low end limited by DC block). The 3mm QFN package is a lead free, RoHS compliant package compatible with standard leaded and lead-free solder reflows. Connectorized evaluation packages are available. The ABSD-10168PSM is an excellent choice for active single ended to differential mode conversion and higher order Nyquist sampling in analog to digital converters.
Features
- 2:1 Impedance Ratio
- 30 GHz Active Balun (Single Ended to Differential Mode Conversion)
- Designed for Optimal Phase/Amplitude Balance
- 9 dB Single Ended to Differential Gain
- RoHS Compliant
Applications
- High-Speed Data
- Analog to Digital Converters
- Digital to Analog Converters
Functional Block Diagram
Part Ordering Options
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSD-10169PSM | 30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun | QFN | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-ABSD-10169P | Evaluation Board | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| Part Number | Description | Package | Green Status | Product Lifecycle | Export Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSD-10169PSM | 30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun | QFN | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
| EVB-ABSD-10169P | Evaluation Board | EVB | REACH RoHS | Released | EAR99 |
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Table Of Contents
- Device Overview
- Port Configuration and Functions
- Revision History
- Specifications
- Operation
- Mechanical Data
- Footprint Image
- Evaluation Board
- Notes
Revision History
| Revision Code | Revision Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| - | 2025-04-07 | Initial Release |
| A | 2025-05-23 | Corrected absolute max current rating |
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Port Configuration and Functions
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Port Functions
| Port | Function | Description | DC Equivalent Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Vd | Pin 11 is the positive DC supply voltage for the device. | - |
| 1,3,4,6,8,10 and 12 | Non-connect (NC) | These pins are not connected internally. Datasheet performance is tested with NC pins grounded. | - |
| 2 | RF Input | Pin 2 is the RF input of the device. This pin is internally RF matched to 50 Ohms and is DC coupled. This pin requires an external DC blocking capacitor if there is DC present on the input line. If no DC is present or the line is floating, an external DC blocking capacitor is unnecessary. | - |
| 5 | Vs | Pin 5 is the negative DC supply voltage for the device. | - |
| 7 | RF Out - | Pin 7 is the negative RF output of the device. This pin is internally RF matched to 50 Ohms and is DC coupled. This pin requires an external DC blocking capacitor. | - |
| 9 | RF Out + | Pin 9 is the positive RF output of the device. This pin is internally RF matched to 50 Ohms and is DC coupled. This pin requires an external DC blocking capacitor. | - |
| Paddle | Ground | Ground pad should be connected to RF/DC ground with low electrical and thermal resistance. | - |
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
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 device is designed and characterized in a 50Ω system (100Ω differential output), and operation in a reflective environment can cause performance degradation.
| Parameter | Maximum Rating | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Drain Current (Id) (No RF Applied) 1 | 160 | mA |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 85 | °C |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 150 | °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | -40 | °C |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -65 | °C |
| RF Input Power | 10 | dBm |
| Total DC Supply Voltage (Vd-Vs) | 11 | V |
[1] Max current density across TFR
Package Information
| Parameter | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ESD | < 50 Volts | HBM 0Z |
| Dimensions | - | 3 x 3 mm |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | - | MSL 1 |
Recommended Operating Conditions
| Parameter | Min | Nominal | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Negative DC Voltage (Vs) | -4 | -5 | -5 | V |
| Negative DC Current (Is) (No RF Input) | -94 | -116 | -116 | mA |
| Positive DC Current (Id) (No RF Input) | 111 | 137 | 137 | mA |
| Positive DC Voltage (Vd) | 4 | 5 | 5 | V |
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Electrical Specifications
Specifications guaranteed for +25°C, measured in a 50Ω system. Measured data was taken on an evaluation board and includes PCB trace and connector effects unless unless otherwise noted.
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Ended Gain 1 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 6 | - | dB |
| Differential Power Gain 2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| Common Port Return Loss 3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 22 | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss 4 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 22 | - | dB |
| Amplitude Balance | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 0.1 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 1 | - | ° |
| Nominal Phase Shift | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Common Mode Rejection | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 40 | - | dB |
| Reverse Isolation 5 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 55 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 6 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| HD2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, differential output power=+3dBm | 0 | 20 | - | -52 | - | dBc |
| HD3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, differential output power=+3dBm | 0 | 13 | - | -37 | - | dBc |
| Output IP2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, Pin=+7dBm, Tone Spacing = 10MHz | 0 | 20 | - | 55 | - | dBm |
| Output IP3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, Pin=+7dBm, Tone Spacing = 10MHz | 0 | 30 | - | 19 | - | dBm |
| DC Supply Quiescent Current (Idq) | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | - | - | - | 137 | - | mA |
| DC Supply Quiescent Current (Isq) | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | - | - | - | -116 | - | mA |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - |
| Parameter | Test Conditions | Minimum Frequency (GHz) | Maximum Frequency (GHz) | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Ended Gain 1 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 6 | - | dB |
| Differential Power Gain 2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| Common Port Return Loss 3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 22 | - | dB |
| Output Return Loss 4 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 22 | - | dB |
| Amplitude Balance | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 0.1 | - | dB |
| Phase Balance | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 1 | - | ° |
| Nominal Phase Shift | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 180 | - | ° |
| Common Mode Rejection | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 40 | - | dB |
| Reverse Isolation 5 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 55 | - | dB |
| Noise Figure 6 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | 0 | 30 | - | 9 | - | dB |
| HD2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, differential output power=+3dBm | 0 | 20 | - | -52 | - | dBc |
| HD3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, differential output power=+3dBm | 0 | 13 | - | -37 | - | dBc |
| Output IP2 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, Pin=+7dBm, Tone Spacing = 10MHz | 0 | 20 | - | 55 | - | dBm |
| Output IP3 | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V, Pin=+7dBm, Tone Spacing = 10MHz | 0 | 30 | - | 19 | - | dBm |
| DC Supply Quiescent Current (Idq) | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | - | - | - | 137 | - | mA |
| DC Supply Quiescent Current (Isq) | Vd=5V, Vs=-5V | - | - | - | -116 | - | mA |
| Impedance Ratio | - | - | - | - | 2:1 | - |
[1][3][4][5] Measured single-ended with connector and evb effects de-embedded.
[2] Calculated as [(RF Out+) - (RF Out-)] relative to RF In.
[6] Measured using a balun at the output to re-combine the RF Out + and RF Out - signals. The external balun and associated losses are de-embedded from the measurement. EVB trace and connector losses are still present in the data.
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Typical Performance Plots
Three port scattering parameters measured as three single-ended 50Ω ports. Small signal gain, return losses and reverse isolation have evb and connector effects de-embedded.
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Differential Linearity
Measurements are with 50-Ω single-ended input, and 100-Ω differential output. EVB and connector effects are included in these measurements.
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Differential Noise Figure
Measured differentially and includes EVB and connector noise contributions.
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Application Circuit
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Mechanical Data
ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Footprint Image
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ABSD-10169PSM
30 GHz Single Ended to Differential Active Balun
Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing
