FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM OP1dB: 18 dBm (typical at 7 GHz to 12 GHz) PSAT: 22 dBm (typical at 7 GHz to 12 GHz) Gain: 12 dB (typical at 7 GHz to 12 GHz) OIP3: 30 dBm typical Phase noise: -172 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset Supply voltage: 5 V at 74 mA 6-lead, 2 mm x 2 mm LFCSP RFIN 1 NC 2 GND 3 6 GND 5 NC 4 RFOUT/VCC 25523-001 Data Sheet GaAs, HBT, MMIC, Low Phase Noise Amplifier, 6 GHz to 14 GHz ADL8150 Figure 1. APPLICATIONS Military and space Test instrumentation Communications GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADL8150 is a self biased gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT), low phase noise amplifier that operates from 6 GHz to 14 GHz. The amplifier provides 12 dB of typical signal gain, 18 dBm output power at 1 dB gain compression (OP1dB), and a typical output third-order intercept (OIP3) of 30 dBm. The amplifier requires 74 mA from a 5 V collector Rev. 0 supply voltage. The ADL8150 also features inputs and outputs (I/Os) that are internally matched to 50 , and facilitates integration into multichip modules (MCMs). Note that throughout this data sheet, multifunction pins, such as RFOUT/VCC, are referred to either by the entire pin name or by a single function of the pin, for example, RFOUT, when only that function is relevant. Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. Tel: 781.329.4700 (c)2020 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support www.analog.com ADL8150 Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Ratings .......................................5 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 ESD Caution...................................................................................5 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions..............................6 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Interface Schematics .....................................................................6 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................7 Specifications..................................................................................... 3 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Frequency Range: 6 GHz to 7 GHz ............................................ 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 14 Frequency Range: 7 GHz to 12 GHz .......................................... 3 Biasing Procedures ..................................................................... 14 Frequency Range: 12 GHz to 14 GHz ........................................ 4 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 15 Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 5 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 15 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 REVISION HISTORY 10/2020--Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 15 Data Sheet ADL8150 SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RANGE: 6 GHz TO 7 GHz Collector bias voltage (VCC) = 5 V, supply current (ICQ) = 74 mA and TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter FREQUENCY RANGE GAIN Gain Flatness Gain Variation over Temperature NOISE FIGURE PHASE NOISE RETURN LOSS Input Output OUTPUT OP1dB Saturated Output Power (PSAT) OIP3 Min 6 8 15.5 Output Second-Order Intercept (OIP2) SUPPLY ICQ VCC Typ 10.5 1.0 0.033 4.8 -172 Unit GHz dB dB dB/C dB dBc/Hz 2 14 dB dB 17.5 20.5 30 dBm dBm dBm 32 dBm 74 5 3 Max 7 6 mA V Test Conditions/Comments Measurement taken at 10 kHz offset from carrier Measurement taken at output power (POUT) per tone = 6 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 6 dBm Self biased FREQUENCY RANGE: 7 GHz TO 12 GHz VCC = 5 V, ICQ = 74 mA and TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. Table 2. Parameter FREQUENCY RANGE GAIN Gain Flatness Gain Variation over Temperature NOISE FIGURE PHASE NOISE RETURN LOSS Input Output OUTPUT OP1dB PSAT OIP3 OIP2 SUPPLY ICQ VCC Min 7 10 16 3 Typ 12 0.5 0.024 3.6 -172 Unit GHz dB dB dB/C dB dBc/Hz 7.5 8 dB dB 18 22 30 44.5 dBm dBm dBm dBm 74 5 Max 12 6 mA V Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 15 Test Conditions/Comments Measurement taken at 10 kHz offset from carrier Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 6 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 6 dBm Self biased ADL8150 Data Sheet FREQUENCY RANGE: 12 GHz TO 14 GHz VCC = 5 V, ICQ = 74 mA and TA = 25C, unless otherwise noted. Table 3. Parameter FREQUENCY RANGE GAIN Gain Flatness Gain Variation over Temperature NOISE FIGURE PHASE NOISE RETURN LOSS Input Output OUTPUT OP1dB PSAT OIP3 OIP2 SUPPLY ICQ VCC Min 12 8 15.5 3 Typ 10.5 0.9 0.034 3.8 -172 Unit GHz dB dB dB/C dB dBc/Hz 5 8 dB dB 17.5 21.5 30 60 dBm dBm dBm 74 5 Max 14 6 mA V Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 15 Test Conditions/Comments Measurement taken at 10 kHz offset from carrier Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 6 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 6 dBm Self biased Data Sheet ADL8150 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) RATINGS Table 4. Parameter Collector Bias Voltage (VCC) Radio Frequency Input (RFIN) Power Continuous Power Dissipation (PDISS), TA = 85C (Derate 15.9 mW/C Above 85C) Temperature Storage Range Operating Range Peak Reflow (Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL))1 Junction Temperature to Maintain 1,000,000 Hours Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) Nominal Junction Temperature (TA = 85C, VCC = 5 V, ICQ = 74 mA) 1 Rating 6.5 V 25 dBm 0.843 W The following ESD information is provided for handling of ESD-sensitive devices in an ESD protected area only. Human body model (HBM) per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001. ESD Ratings for ADL8150 -65C to +150C -40C to +85C 260C 138C Table 6. ADL8150, 6-Lead LFCSP ESD Model HBM ESD CAUTION 108.3C See the Ordering Guide for more information. Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability. THERMAL RESISTANCE Thermal performance is directly linked to printed circuit board (PCB) design and operating environment. Careful attention to PCB thermal design is required. JC is the junction to case thermal resistance. Table 5. Thermal Resistance Package Type CP-6-12 JC 62.9 Withstand Threshold (V) 1000 Unit C/W Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 15 Class 1C ADL8150 Data Sheet PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS ADL8150 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) NC 2 GND 3 6 GND 5 NC 4 RFOUT/VCC NOTES 1. NO CONNECT. THIS PIN IS NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY. THIS PIN MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RF AND DC GROUND. 2. EXPOSED PAD. THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO RF AND DC GROUND. 25523-002 RFIN 1 Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 7. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. 1 2, 5 3, 6 4 Mnemonic RFIN NC GND RFOUT/VCC EPAD Description RF Input. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 . See Figure 5 for the interface schematic. No Connect. This pin is not connected internally. This pin must be connected to the RF and dc ground. Ground. This pin must be connected to the RF and dc ground. See Figure 3 for the interface schematic. RF Output/Collector Bias for Amplifier. This pin is dc-coupled and matched to 50 . See Figure 4 for the interface schematic. Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to RF and dc ground. RFIN Figure 3. GND Interface Schematic Figure 5. RFIN Interface Schematic 25523-004 RFOUT/VCC 25523-005 GND 25523-003 INTERFACE SCHEMATICS Figure 4. RFOUT/VCC Interface Schematic Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 15 Data Sheet ADL8150 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS ICQ is the collector current without RF signal applied, and ICC is the collector current with RF signal applied. 14 12 10 10 5 S11 S21 S22 GAIN (dB) 0 8 6 -5 4 -10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 0 25523-006 5 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 6. Broadband Gain and Return Loss Response vs. Frequency Figure 9. Gain vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 14 0 12 +85C +25C -40C INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) -2 10 8 3V 4V 5V 6V 6 4 -4 -6 -8 -10 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) -12 25523-007 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 7. Gain vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages 25523-010 GAIN (dB) 7 25523-009 2 -15 Figure 10. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 0 0 -2 +85C +25C -40C -2 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) +85C +25C -40C -4 -6 3V 4V 5V 6V -8 -10 -4 -6 -8 -10 6 7 8 9 10 11 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 -12 25523-008 -12 Figure 8. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages 6 7 8 9 10 11 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 25523-011 BROADBAND GAIN AND RETURN LOSS RESPONSE (dB) 15 Figure 11. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 15 ADL8150 Data Sheet 0 0 +85C +25C -40C -5 REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) -2 -4 -6 3V 4V 5V 6V -8 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) -40 25523-012 -12 Figure 12. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 25523-015 -35 Figure 15. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 10 0 +85C +25C -40C 9 -5 REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) -10 -15 3V 4V 5V 6V -20 -25 7 6 5 4 3 -30 2 -35 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 25523-013 -40 6 8 9 10 11 12 24 9 22 +85C +25C -40C 20 8 6 18 16 OP1dB (dBm) 7 14 Figure 16. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 10 3V 4V 5V 6V 13 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 13. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages NOISE FIGURE (dB) 7 25523-016 1 5 4 14 12 10 8 3 6 2 4 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 25523-014 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 14. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages Figure 17. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures Rev. 0 | Page 8 of 15 25523-017 2 Data Sheet ADL8150 24 28 22 24 20 18 20 PSAT (dBm) OP1dB (dBm) 16 14 12 10 16 12 8 8 3V 4V 5V 6V 2 0 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Figure 21. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 25 25 20 20 PAE AT PSAT (%) PSAT (dBm) 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 18. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages 15 3V 4V 5V 6V 10 +85C +25C -40C 4 25523-018 4 25523-021 6 5 15 10 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 19. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages Figure 22. PAE at PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures 25 20 POUT (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 20 15 3V 4V 5V 6V 10 5 0 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 97 POUT GAIN PAE ICC 16 92 12 87 8 82 4 77 0 -12 25523-020 PAE AT PSAT (%) 7 ICC (mA) 7 72 -9 -6 -3 0 3 6 9 12 INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 20. PAE at PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages Figure 23. POUT, Gain, PAE, and ICC vs. Input Power, Frequency = 7 GHz Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 15 25523-023 6 25523-019 0 25523-022 +85C +25C -40C ADL8150 Data Sheet 10 96 5 83 70 -12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 24. POUT, Gain, PAE, and ICC vs. Input Power, Frequency = 10 GHz 20 134 15 118 10 102 5 86 70 0 -12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 16 INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 27. POUT, Gain, PAE, and ICC vs. Input Power, Frequency = 13 GHz 40 0.55 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 0.45 35 30 OIP3 (dBm) 0.50 POWER DISSIPATION (W) POUT GAIN PAE ICC ICC (mA) 109 0 -16 POUT (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 15 ICC (mA) 20 122 25523-024 POUT (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) POUT GAIN PAE ICC 150 25 25523-027 135 25 0.40 25 20 15 10 0.35 -10 -6 -2 2 6 10 14 INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 25. Power Dissipation vs. Input Power for Various Frequencies, TA = 85C 6 70 30 60 25 50 15 3V 4V 5V 6V 9 10 11 12 40 30 +85C +25C -40C 10 8 9 10 11 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 0 25523-026 0 7 14 20 5 6 13 Figure 26. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages, POUT per Tone = 6 dBm, VCC = 5 V 6 7 8 9 10 11 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 13 14 25523-029 10 8 Figure 28. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, POUT per Tone = 6 dBm, VCC = 5 V 35 20 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) OIP2 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 0 25523-025 0.30 -14 25523-028 +85C +25C -40C 5 Figure 29. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, POUT per Tone = 6 dBm, VCC = 5 V Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 15 Data Sheet ADL8150 50 70 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 60 40 IM3 (dBc) OIP2 (dBm) 50 40 3V 4V 5V 6V 30 20 30 20 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 25523-030 0 0 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 33. IM3 vs. POUT per Tone for Various Frequencies at VCC = 3 V 70 60 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 50 30 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 40 30 20 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 POUT PER TONE (dBm) 10 25523-031 10 0 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 POUT PER TONE (dBm) 25523-034 40 60 IM3 (dBc) 50 Figure 34. IM3 vs. POUT per Tone for Various Frequencies at VCC = 5 V Figure 31. Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion (IM3) vs. POUT per Tone for Various Frequencies at VCC = 4 V 110 70 60 102 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 50 20 86 78 10 0 1 2 94 3 4 5 POUT PER TONE (dBm) 6 7 8 70 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 32. IM3 vs. POUT per Tone for Various Frequencies at VCC = 6 V Figure 35. ICC vs. Input Power for Various Frequencies at VCC = 5 V Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 15 25523-035 30 ICC (mA) 6GHz 7GHz 8GHz 9GHz 10GHz 11GHz 12GHz 13GHz 14GHz 40 25523-032 IM3 (dBc) 3 2 POUT PER TONE (dBm) Figure 30. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various Supply Voltages, POUT per Tone = 6 dBm, VCC = 5 V IM3 (dBc) 1 25523-033 10 ADL8150 Data Sheet -140 100 -145 -150 PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 80 ICC (mA) 60 40 20 -155 -160 -165 -170 -175 -180 -185 -190 0 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) -200 100 -145 -150 -150 -155 -155 PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -140 -145 -160 -165 -170 -175 -180 -165 -170 -175 -180 -185 -190 -190 -195 -195 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k -160 -185 100k 25523-037 PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -140 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) Figure 38. Phase Noise vs. Frequency at 10 GHz, POUT = PSAT Figure 36. ICC vs. Supply Voltage -200 100 1k Figure 37. Phase Noise vs. Frequency at 10 GHz, POUT = 10 dBm -200 100 1k 10k FREQUENCY (Hz) 100k Figure 39. Phase Noise vs. Frequency at 10 GHz, POUT = P1dB Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 15 25523-039 0.5 25523-036 0 25523-038 -195 -20 Data Sheet ADL8150 The ADL8150 is a self biased, single 5 V power supply amplifier. RFIN is ac-coupled, and RFOUT/VCC requires an external bias tee. Figure 40 shows the simplified block diagram. Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 15 RFIN RFOUT/VCC 25523-040 THEORY OF OPERATION Figure 40. Simplified Block Diagram ADL8150 Data Sheet APPLICATIONS INFORMATION BIASING PROCEDURES VCC The ADL8150 is a self biased GaAs, MMIC, HBT, low phase noise amplifier. Figure 41 shows the typical application circuit. The choice of L1 and C4 are critical to obtain the performance specified in this data sheet. L1 is a Coilcraft 0402DF-560XJR, 56 nH inductor. C4 is an American Technical Ceramics, 531Z104KTR16T, 0.1 F capacitor. All of these components are included in the ADL8150 evaluation board circuit. For more details, see the ADL8150EVALZ user guide. Adhere to the following bias sequence during power-up: 1. 2. 3. Connect the VCC pin to the power supply. Set the VCC pin to 5 V. Apply the RF input signal. Adhere to the following bias sequence during power-down: 1. 2. Turn off the RF input signal. Set the VCC pin to 0 V. Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 15 4.7F C2 0.01F C3 ADL8150 10pF RFIN 1 6 2 5 3 4 GND L1 56nH RFOUT C4 0.1F GND GND Figure 41. Typical Application Circuit 25523-041 Power the ADL8150 from a well regulated, ultra low noise power source. The LT3045EDD#PBF ultra low noise, ultrahigh power supply ripple rejection (PSRR) linear regulator is recommended. C1 Data Sheet ADL8150 OUTLINE DIMENSIONS DETAIL A (JEDEC 95) 1.70 1.60 1.50 2.05 2.00 SQ 1.95 0.65 BSC 5 8 PIN 1 INDEX AREA PKG-005241 SEATING PLANE SIDE VIEW 1 4 0.05 MAX 0.02 NOM COPLANARITY 0.08 0.35 0.30 0.25 P IN 1 IN D IC ATO R AR E A OP T IO N S (SEE DETAIL A) BOTTOM VIEW 1.30 REF FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. 0.203 REF 08-17-2018-A 0.30 0.25 0.20 TOP VIEW 0.90 0.85 0.80 1.10 1.00 0.90 EXPOSED PAD Figure 42. 6-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] 2 mm x 2 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height (CP-6-12) Dimensions shown in millimeters ORDERING GUIDE Model 1, 2 ADL8150ACPZN ADL8150ACPZN-R7 ADL8150-EVALZ Temperature Range -40C to +85C -40C to +85C MSL Rating 3 MSL3 MSL3 Package Description 4 6-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] 6-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP] Evaluation Board Z = RoHS Compliant Part. When ordering the evaluation board only, reference the model number, ADL8150-EVALZ. 3 See the Absolute Maximum Ratings section for additional information. 4 The lead finish of the ADL8150ACPZN and ADL8150ACPZN-R7 is nickel palladium gold (NiPdAu). 1 2 (c)2020 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. D25523-10/20(0) Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 15 Package Option CP-6-12 CP-6-12