NLTL-6794SM_GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
NLTL-6794SM	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	QFN	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99
EVAL-NLTL-6794	Evaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 0.1-1 GHz Non-Linear Transmission Line	EVAL	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Part Number	Description	Package	Green Status	Product Lifecycle	Export Classification
NLTL-6794SM	GaAs MMIC Non-Linear Transmission Line	QFN	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99
EVAL-NLTL-6794	Evaluation Board, GaAs MMIC 0.1-1 GHz Non-Linear Transmission Line	EVAL	RoHS REACH	Released	EAR99

Revision History

Revision Code	Revision Date	Comment
-	2019-12-01	Initial Release
A	2022-01-01	Phase Noise Plot Added
B	2022-10-01	Recommended Input Power Updated

Port Configuration and Functions

Port Diagram

A bottom-up view of the NLTL-6794’s SM package outline drawing is shown below. The NLTL should only be used in the forward direction, with the input and output ports given in Port Functions.

Diagram of the port configuration for NLTL-6794SM

Port Functions

Port	Function	Description
GND	Ground	SM package ground path is provided through the ground paddle.
Pin 26	Output	2x Input Frequency output port. Pin 26 is diode connected and AC matched to 50Ω.
Pin 5	Input	Input 1x Frequency Port. Pin 5 is diode connected and AC matched to 50Ω.

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.

Parameter	Maximum Rating	Unit
Maximum Operating Temperature	100	°C
Maximum Storage Temperature	125	°C
Minimum Operating Temperature	-55	°C
Minimum Storage Temperature	-65	°C
Power Handling, at any Port	33	dBm

Package Information

Parameter	Details	Rating
ESD	250 to < 500 Volts	HBM Class 1A
Dimensions	-	6 x 6 mm
Moisture Sensitivity Level	-	MSL 1

Recommended Operating Conditions

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.

Parameter	Min	Nominal	Max	Unit
Ambient Temperature	-55	25	100	°C
Input Power	-	20	28	dBm

Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system. Typical data shown is for the NLTL used in the forward direction with a +20 dBm 250MHz sine wave input and no bias resistor (open circuit) unless otherwise stated. Square Wave input generated using either the ADM1-0026PA or the APM-7098PA amplifier at +7V/-0.3V and +8V/+8V respectively. Min and Max limits apply only to our connectorized units and are guaranteed at TA=+25°C. All bare die are 100% DC tested and visually inspected.

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ¹	100 MHz Input	-	-	-	6.1	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ²	1 GHz Input	-	-	-	22	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ³	250 MHz Input	-	-	-	23.25	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ⁴	500 MHz Input	-	-	-	29.5	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ⁵	750 MHz Input	-	-	-	27	-	GHz
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.1	-	1	GHz
Input Power ⁶	-	-	-	-	20	-	dBm
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.1	-	30	GHz

Parameter	Test Conditions	Minimum Frequency (GHz)	Maximum Frequency (GHz)	Min	Typ	Max	Unit
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ¹	100 MHz Input	-	-	-	6.1	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ²	1 GHz Input	-	-	-	22	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ³	250 MHz Input	-	-	-	23.25	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ⁴	500 MHz Input	-	-	-	29.5	-	GHz
Highest Frequency Harmonic Output ⁵	750 MHz Input	-	-	-	27	-	GHz
Input Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.1	-	1	GHz
Input Power ⁶	-	-	-	-	20	-	dBm
Output Frequency Range	-	-	-	0.1	-	30	GHz

^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] The Highest Frequency Harmonic Output was determined as the highest frequency harmonic that was above a -60dBm threshold as seen on a spectrum analyzer.

^[6] Input power to square wave driver amps is lower but high enough to saturate the amplifier. Power levels in square wave plots refer to input power to the amplifier, not the amplifier’s output power.

Input power levels refer to drive level going into the NLTL chain input in Application Circuit. Square wave plots are referenced to drive level entering the square wave driver amplifier, not the output power of the amplifiers.