Device Overview

General Description

The IADA-2050PSM is an integrated MMIC active doubler fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes. This operates over a guaranteed 10 to 25 GHz input frequency range or a doubled output frequency range of 20to 50 GHz. It features excellent conversion loss, superior isolations and harmonic suppressions across a broad bandwidth.

Photo of IADA-2050PSM

Features

  • Input Frequency Range 10 – 25 GHz
  • Output Frequency Range 20 - 50 GHz
  • Input Power +5 dBm
  • Output Power +17 dBm
  • 1F Harmonic suppression 25 dBc
  • 3F Harmonic suppression 25 dBc

Applications

  • High frequency synthesis
  • LO signal chain

Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram

Part Ordering Options

Part NumberDescriptionPackageGreen StatusProduct LifecycleExport Classification
IADA-2050PSMAmplifier/Doubler/AmplifierPSM

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99
EVB-IADA-2050PEvaluation Board, 20-50GHz Amplified DoublerEVB

REACH

RoHS

ReleasedEAR99

Table Of Contents

Revision History

Revision CodeRevision DateComment
-2024-08-26Initial Release
A2026-03-02Added Input vs. Output Power Plots over Temperature

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Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A top-down x-ray view of the IADA-2050PSM is shown below.

Diagram of the port configuration for IADA-2050PSM

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Port Functions

PortFunctionDescriptionDC Equivalent
Circuit
PaddleGround Ground pad should be connected to RF/DC ground with high electrical and thermal conductivity.Equivalent circuit for the Ground
Pin 13Output This pin is internally DC blocked and matched to 50 Ω at frequency range 20 – 50 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the Output
Pin 17VDB Drain bias for the output amplifier. This pin must be connected to a positive power supply. Set this voltage to +5V for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the VDB
Pin 19VDA Drain bias for the input amplifier. This pin must be connected to a positive power supply. Set this voltage to +5V for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the VDA
Pin 3Input This pin is internally DC blocked and matched to 50 Ω at frequency range 10 - 25 GHz.Equivalent circuit for the Input
Pin 7VG1A Gate control for the input amplifier. This pad must be connected to a negative power supply. Set this voltage to -0.15V for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the VG1A
Pin 9VG1B Gate control for the output amplifier. This pad must be connected to a negative power supply. Set this voltage to -0.15V for normal operation.Equivalent circuit for the VG1B

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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.

ParameterMaximum RatingUnit
Maximum Operating Temperature 85°C
Maximum Storage Temperature 150°C
Minimum Operating Temperature -55°C
Minimum Storage Temperature -65°C
Negative Bias Current 2mA
Negative Bias Voltage -2V
Positive Bias Current 550mA
Positive Bias Voltage 5.5V
Power Dissipation 2.5W
RF Input Power 10dBm

Package Information

ParameterDetailsRating
ESD< 250 VoltsHBM Class 0
Dimensions-4 x 4 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level-MSL 1
ParameterMinNominalMaxUnit
Gate Bias DC Voltage (Vg) --0.15-V
Positive DC Voltage (Vd) -5-V
Input Power -5--

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Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Suppression is relative to doubled output power.

ParameterTest ConditionsMinimum
Frequency
(GHz)
Maximum
Frequency
(GHz)
MinTypMaxUnit
Input Return Loss Vd = 5V, Vg = -0.15V
10 25-15-dB
Output Return Loss Vd = 5V, Vg = -0.15V
20 50-15-dB
Suppression, 1F Pin = +5dBm
10 25-25-dBc
Suppression, 3F Pin = +5dBm
30 67-35-dBc
Suppression, 4F Pin = +5dBm
40 67-18-dBc
Current Consumption 1Vd = 5V, Vg = -0.15V
- --233-mA
Input Frequency Range -- -10-25GHz
Input Power Input = 10 - 25 GHz
- --5-dBm
Output Converted Power, 2F (out) Output Freq = 20.0 - 50.0 GHz, Pin = +5dBm
- --17-dBm
Output Frequency Range -- -20-50GHz

[1] It is required that the negative bias be applied before or concurrent with the positive bias.

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Typical Performance Plots

Unless otherwise specified, the performance plots below are measured with +5dBm input power.

2F Output Converted Power (dBm) graph for IADA-2050PSM
1F Output Power (dBm) graph for IADA-2050PSM
3F Output Power (dBm) graph for IADA-2050PSM
4F Output Power (dBm) graph for IADA-2050PSM
Harmonic Output Power (dBm) vs 1F Input Frequency graph for IADA-2050PSM
Input Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency graph for IADA-2050PSM
Output Return Loss (dB) vs. Frequency graph for IADA-2050PSM

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Performance Over Temperature

Input vs. Output Power, Over Temp, 2F = 24 GHz graph for IADA-2050PSM
Input vs. Output Power, Over Temp, 2F = 37 GHz graph for IADA-2050PSM
Input vs. Output Power, Over Temp, 2F = 45 GHz graph for IADA-2050PSM

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Application Circuit

Application Circuit for IADA-2050PSM

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Mechanical Data

Outline Drawing

Download : Outline 2D Drawing

Outline Drawing

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Evaluation Board - Outline Drawing

Outline Drawing

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