Upconverter

71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1
1
Features Functional Schematic
• E-Band Upconverter
• Direct Up-Conversion with I/Q BW up to

VD1_PA

VD3_PA
VD4_PA
VD2_PA
Q*
2.25 GHz

NC
NC

NC

NC
NC
NC

NC
NC
I*
Q

I
• WR12 Interface for the RF Output
• LO×8 with Buffer 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24

• Wide Dynamic Range Power Detector

• 30 dB Conversion Gain NC 1
Buffer Amp Power Amp
• 25.5 dBm Saturated Output Power VG5_UC 2

• 40 dB of Linear Gain Turn-Down LO 3

×8
• Tunable Carrier and Sideband Suppression VG3_UC 4
RF Out

• RoHS* Compliant Surface Mount Package VD3_UC 5 IR, Balanced

Mixer
40

• Size: 12000 × 8000 × 2220 µm VG4_UC 6

Power Det

VD4_UC 7
Applications 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
• Point to Point

VD2_UC

VG3_PA
VG1_PA
VG2_PA
VD1_UC
VG1_UC

VG2_UC

VG4_PA

VDET
• Infrastructure

VREF
NC
NC

NC
NC
NC
NC
Description
The MAMF-011142 is a surface mount E-band 1. The exposed pad centered on the package bottom must be
transmitter. The module operates from 71 - 86 GHz connected to RF, DC and Thermal GROUND.
and is designed to be used in direct conversion or
heterodyne applications. The RF output is a WR12
interface.

The module provides 30 dB small signal gain and a

saturated output power of 25.5 dBm at the optimum
bias. Linear turn-down of the gain allows for a wide
range of output powers from the radio, over
temperature and process variation. Carrier leakage
Ordering Information
and sideband rejection performance can be
enhanced by tuning the DC offsets on the IF lines. Part Number Package

Other features include a local oscillator ×8 multiplier MAMF-011142 Parts shipped in tray
and buffer, and a wide dynamic range power
detector on the output. The module is ideally suited MAMF-011142-TR0200 200 part reel
for low to high capacity, high power E-band point to
point radios. MAMF-011142-TR0500 500 part reel

Each device is 100% RF tested to ensure MAMF-011142-001SMB Evaluation Board

performance compliance.

* Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, compliant to current RoHS EU directive.

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Electrical Specifications:
VD = 4 V, UC ID1,2,3,4 = 90, 190, 105, 65 mA, PA ID1,2,3,4 = 120, 120, 200, 320 mA,
VG5 = -1.5 V, PLO = -5 dBm, Backside Temperature (TB) = +25°C
Parameters Test Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max.
RF Frequency — GHz 71 — 86
IF Bandwidth — GHz DC — 2.25
LO Frequency — GHz 8.625 — 11
LO Multiplication Factor — ̶ 8
LO Input Power — dBm — -5 —
Conversion Gain IF = 700 MHz dB 24 30 —
Output PSAT IF = 700 MHz dBm 23 25.5 —
PIN = -10 dBm total, IF = 21.4 MHz,
Output IP3 dBm — 31 —
ΔIF = 4.6 MHz
PIN = -10 dBm total, IF = 21.4 MHz,
Total POUT at C/I3 = 25 dBc dBm — 20 —
ΔIF = 4.6 MHz, RF = 86 GHz
PIN = -10 dBm total, IF = 21.4 MHz,
Total POUT at C/I3 = 20 dBc dBm — 22 —
ΔIF = 4.6 MHz, RF = 86 GHz
PIN = -10 dBm total, IF = 21.4 MHz,
Total POUT at C/I2 = 43 dBc dBm — 18 —
ΔIF = 4.6 MHz, RF = 76 GHz
Conversion Gain Variation
IF = 700 MHz dB/GHz — 2 —
Over 2 GHz BW
Gain Adjust Dynamic Range — dB — 40 —
Carrier Leakage Tuning (DC) Range — V — +/-1 —
Tunable Carrier Leakage
— dBc — -30 —
with 1 mV Tuning Step
LO×7 Leakage PIN = -10 dBm, RF = 83.5 GHz dBc — 36 —
LO×9 Leakage PIN = -10 dBm, RF = 73.5 GHz dBc — 37 —
Image Rejection IF = 21.4 MHz dBc — 20 —
Noise Figure IF = 2.25 GHz dB — 16 —
RF 8
Return Loss LO dB — 12 —
IF 10
Power Detector Directivity — dB 18
Output Power Detector — ̶ 10 mV @ -10 dBm
Drain Voltage — V — 4 —
Quiescent Drain Current (DC) — A — 1.21 —

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Biasing over Temperature

It is recommended to have a current controlled biasing method.
Temperature data presented here is at the following bias levels unless otherwise specified.
For graphs labelled ID12_UC, stages 1 and 2 of the upconverter are combined to create ID1_UC + ID2_UC;
similarly for ID34_UC.

Current Gate Voltage Current Gate Voltage Current Gate Voltage

Pin Label @ -40°C @ -40°C @ +25°C @ +25°C @ +85°C @ +85°C
(mA) (V) (mA) (V) (mA) (V)

VD1_UC 52.5 -0.62 90 -0.48 105 -0.35

VD2_UC 107.5 -0.62 190 -0.48 205 -0.35

VD3_UC 100 -0.73 105 -0.65 120 -0.55

VD4_UC 60 -0.73 65 -0.65 80 -0.55

VG5_UC -2 -1.50 -2 -1.50 -2 -1.50

VD1_PA 120 -0.42 120 -0.41 120 -0.39

VD2_PA 120 -0.42 120 -0.41 120 -0.39

VD3_PA 200 -0.42 200 -0.41 200 -0.39

VD4_PA 320 -0.42 320 -0.41 320 -0.39

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Absolute Maximum Ratings2,3

Parameter Absolute Maximum Handling Procedures
Please observe the following precautions to avoid
Drain Voltage +4.3 V
damage:
Gate Bias Voltage
-1.5 V < VG < +0.3 V
(VG1,2,3,4_UC and PA) Static Sensitivity
Gate Bias Voltage These electronic devices are sensitive to
-5 V < VG < 0 V electrostatic discharge (ESD) and can be damaged
(VG5_UC)
by static electricity. Proper ESD control techniques
Total Input Power +10 dBm should be used when handling these HBM Class 1B
Input Power per IF +4 dBm static sensitive devices.

LO Input Power +5 dBm

Junction Temperature4,5 +150°C

Storage Temperature -55°C to +150°C

Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C

2. Exceeding any one or combination of these limits may cause
permanent damage to this device.
3. MACOM does not recommend sustained operation near these
survivability limits.
4. Operating at nominal conditions with TJ ≤ 150°C will ensure
MTTF > 1 × 106 hours.
5. Junction Temperature (TJ) = TB + Өjc × (V × I), where TB is
backside temperature of package and Өjc is thermal resistance
of the device.
See table below for Junction Temperature for each stage of
the module. Each stage must remain below 150°C.

Maximum Drain
Thermal Resistance Current @ +85°C TJ for TB = +85°C
Pin Label Current Rating
(°C/W) (mA) (°C)
(mA)
VD1_UC 116 105 134 140
VD2_UC 66 205 139 240
VD3_UC 75 120 121 135
VD4_UC 116 80 122 140
VD1_PA 75 120 121 200
VD2_PA 79 120 123 200
VD3_PA 59 200 132 275
VD4_PA 35 320 130 460

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature at Total PIN = -10 dBm

Conversion Gain at Nominal Bias at IF = 21.4 MHz Gain vs. RF Buffer Bias at IF = 21.4 MHz, RF = 86 GHz
40 40

30 30

Conversion Gain (dB)

Conversion Gain (dB)

20 20

10 10

-40°C
0 -40°C 0 +25°C
+25°C +85°C
+85°C

-10 -10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Frequency (GHz) ID12_UC (mA)

Conversion Gain at Nominal Bias at IF = 700 MHz Gain vs. RF Buffer and PA at IF = 21.4 MHz, RF = 86 GHz
40 40

30 30
Conversion Gain (dB)
Conversion Gain (dB)

20 20

10 10
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
LSB @ +85°C 0
0 USB @ -40°C -40°C
USB @ +25°C +25°C
USB @ +85°C +85°C

-10 -10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400

Frequency (GHz) ID12_UC + ID_PA (mA)

Conversion Gain at Nominal Bias at IF = 2.25 GHz Gain vs. LO Bias at IF = 21.4 MHz, RF = 86 GHz
40 40

30 30
Conversion Gain (dB)
Conversion Gain (dB)

20 20

10 10
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
0 LSB @ +85°C 0 -40°C
USB @ -40°C
USB @ +25°C +25°C
USB @ +85°C +85°C

-10 -10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320
Frequency (GHz) ID34_UC (mA)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature at Total PIN = -10 dBm

Gain vs. Mixer Bias at IF = 21.4 MHz, RF = 86 GHz Image Rejection at IF = 21.4 MHz
40 0
-40°C -40°C
+25°C +25°C
+85°C +85°C
-10

Image Rejection (dBc)

Conversion Gain (dB)

35

-20

30
-30

25
-40

20 -50
-3 -2.75 -2.5 -2.25 -2 -1.75 -1.5 -1.25 -1 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
VG5_UC (V) Frequency (GHz)
Gain vs. LO Power at IF = 21.4 MHz, +25°C Image Rejection at IF = 700 MHz
40 0
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
LSB @ +85°C
-10 USB @ -40°C
Image Rejection (dBc)
Conversion Gain (dB)

35 USB @ +25°C
USB @ +85°C

-20
30
-30
PLO = -10 dBm
25 PLO = -5 dBm
PLO = 0 dBm -40
PLO = +5 dBm
PLO = +10 dBm

20 -50
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

Image Rejection at IF = 2.25 GHz

0
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
LSB @ +85°C
-10 USB @ -40°C
Image Rejection (dBc)

USB @ +25°C
USB @ +85°C

-20

-30

-40

-50
70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature

Saturated Power at Nominal Bias, IF = 21.4 MHz P1dB at Nominal Bias, IF = 21.4 MHz
30 30
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
Saturated Power (dBm)

25 25

Output P1dB (dBm)

20 20

15 15
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
10 10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

Saturated Power at Nominal Bias, IF = 700 MHz P1dB at Nominal Bias, IF = 700 MHz
30 30
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
Saturated Power (dBm)

25 25
Output P1dB (dBm)

20 20

15 15
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
10 10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature at IF = 21.4 MHz

Gain vs. Input Power at -40°C Pout vs. Input Power at -40°C
40 30
RF = 71 GHz
RF = 76 GHz 25
RF = 81 GHz
Conversion Gain (dB)

35

Output Power (dBm)

RF = 86 GHz
20

30 15

10
RF = 71 GHz
25 RF = 76 GHz
5 RF = 81 GHz
RF = 86 GHz

20 0
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5
Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm)
Gain vs. Input Power at +25°C Pout vs. Input Power at +25°C
40 30
RF = 71 GHz
RF = 76 GHz 25
RF = 81 GHz
Conversion Gain (dB)

35
Output Power (dBm)

RF = 86 GHz
20

30 15

10
RF = 71 GHz
25 RF = 76 GHz
5 RF = 81 GHz
RF = 86 GHz
20 0
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5
Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm)
Gain vs. Input Power at +85°C Pout vs. Input Power at +85°C
40 30
RF = 71 GHz
RF = 76 GHz 25
RF = 81 GHz
Conversion Gain (dB)

35
Output Power (dBm)

RF = 86 GHz
20

30 15

10
RF = 71 GHz
25 RF = 76 GHz
5 RF = 81 GHz
RF = 86 GHz

20 0
-20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5
Input Power (dBm) Input Power (dBm)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature at Total PIN = -10 dBm

OIP3 at Nominal Bias at IF = 21.4 and 26.0 MHz OIP3 vs. LO Power at IF = 21.4 and 26.0 MHz, +25°C
40 40
-40°C
PLO = -10 dBm
+25°C
PLO = -5 dBm
+85°C
PLO = 0 dBm
PLO = +5 dBm
35 35 PLO = +10 dBm
Output IP3 (dBm)

Output IP3 (dBm)

30 30

25 25

20 20
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
OIP3 at Nominal Bias at IF = 700 and 704.6 MHz
40
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
LSB @ +85°C
USB @ -40°C
35 USB @ +25°C
Output IP3 (dBm)

USB @ +85°C

30

25

20
70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz)

OIP3 at Nominal Bias at IF = 2.25 and 2.261 GHz

40
LSB @ -40°C
LSB @ +25°C
LSB @ +85°C
USB @ -40°C
35 USB @ +25°C
Output IP3 (dBm)

USB @ +85°C

30

25

20
70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temp. at Total PIN = -10 dBm, IF = 21.4 and 26 MHz
C/I3 vs. RF Buffer bias, RF = 86 GHz C/I3 vs. RF Buffer and PA Bias, RF = 86 GHz
60 60

-40°C
50 +25°C 50
+85°C

40 40
C/I3 (dBc)

C/I3 (dBc)
30 30

20 20

10 10 -40°C
+25°C
+85°C
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
ID12_UC (mA) ID12_UC + ID_PA (mA)

C/I3 vs. Total Output Power , RF = 86 GHz 7 C/I3 vs. Total Output Power8, RF = 86 GHz
60 60

-40°C
50 +25°C 50
+85°C

40 40
C/I3 (dBc)

C/I3 (dBc)

30 30

20 20

10 10 -40°C
+25°C
+85°C

0 0
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25
Total Output Power (dBm) Total Output Power (dBm)

C/I3 vs. Total Output Power6, +25°C C/I3 vs. Total Output Power7, +25°C
60 60

50 50

40 40
C/I3 (dBc)

C/I3 (dBc)

30 30

20 20
71 GHz 71 GHz
76 GHz 76 GHz
10 81 GHz 10 81 GHz
86 GHz 86 GHz

0 0
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25
Total Output Power (dBm) Total Output Power (dBm)
6. Output power controlled by RF buffer current. 7. Output power controlled by RF buffer and PA currents.
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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temp. at Total PIN = -10 dBm, IF = 21.4 and 26 MHz
C/I3 at Nominal Bias C/I3 vs. LO Power, +25°C
60 60
-40°C PLO = -10 dBm
+25°C PLO = -5 dBm
50 +85°C 50 PLO = 0 dBm
PLO = +5 dBm
PLO = +10 dBm
40 40
C/I3 (dBc)

C/I3 (dBc)
30 30

20 20

10 10

0 0
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

C/I3 vs. LO Bias, RF = 86 GHz C/I3 vs. Mixer Bias, RF = 86 GHz

60 60
-40°C
+25°C
50 50 +85°C

40 40
C/I3 (dBc)

C/I3 (dBc)

30 30

20 20

10 -40°C 10
+25°C
+85°C

0 0
80 120 160 200 240 280 320 -3 -2.75 -2.5 -2.25 -2 -1.75 -1.5 -1.25 -1
ID34_UC (mA) VG5_UC (V)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temp. at Total PIN = -10 dBm, IF = 21.4 and 26 MHz
C/I2 vs. RF Buffer Bias, RF = 86 GHz C/I2 vs. RF Buffer and PA Bias, RF = 86 GHz
80 80
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C -40°C
70 70 +25°C
+85°C

60 60
C/I2 (dBc)

C/I2 (dBc)
50 50

40 40

30 30
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
ID12_UC (mA) ID12_UC + ID_PA (mA)

C/I2 vs. Total Output Power9, RF = 86 GHz C/I2 vs. Total Output Power10, RF = 86 GHz
80 80
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
70 70

60 60
C/I2 (dBc)

C/I2 (dBc)

50 50

40 40 -40°C
+25°C
+85°C
30 30
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25
Total Output Power (dBm) Total Output Power (dBm)
8
C/I2 vs. Total Output Power , +25°C C/I2 vs. Total Output Power9, +25°C
80 80

70 70

60 60
C/I2 (dBc)

C/I2 (dBc)

50 50

40 71 GHz 40 71 GHz
76 GHz 76 GHz
81 GHz 81 GHz
86 GHz 86 GHz
30 30
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25
Total Output Power (dBm) Total Output Power (dBm)
8. Output power controlled by RF buffer current. 9. Output power controlled by RF buffer and PA currents.
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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temp. at Total PIN = -10 dBm, IF = 21.4 and 26 MHz
C/I2 at Nominal Bias C/I2 vs. LO Power
80 80
PLO = -10 dBm
-40°C PLO = -5 dBm
+25°C PLO = 0 dBm
70 +85°C 70 PLO = +5 dBm
PLO = +10 dBm

60
C/I2 (dBc)

60

C/I2 (dBc)
50 50

40 40

30 30
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

C/I2 vs. LO Bias, RF = 86 GHz C/I2 vs. Mixer Bias, RF = 86 GHz

80 80
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
70 70

60
C/I2 (dBc)

60
C/I2 (dBc)

50 50

40 -40°C 40
+25°C
+85°C

30 30
40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 -3 -2.75 -2.5 -2.25 -2 -1.75 -1.5 -1.25 -1
ID34_UC (mA) VG5_UC (V)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
Rev. V1

Typical Performance Curves over Temperature, PIN = -10 dBm, IF = 21.4 MHz
7×LO Leakage at Nominal Bias 7,8,9×LO Spurs at +25°C
7×LO (GHz) 70
61.25 65.19 69.12 73.06 77
0
60
-40°C

n×LO Leakage (dBc)

+25°C
-10 50
+85°C

40
7×LO (dBm)

-20

30
-30
20
7xLO
-40 10 8xLO
9xLO

-50 0
8.75 9.31 9.88 10.44 11 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
1×LO (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
8×LO Leakage at Nominal Bias 8×LO Nulling Voltages, I and Q = 0.2 V
8×LO (GHz) 0.6
70 74.5 79 83.5 88 I* @ -40°C
0 I* @ +25°C
I* @ +85°C
0.5 Q* @ -40°C
Q* @ +25°C
-10 Q* @ +85°C
IF Voltage (V)

0.4
8×LO (dBm)

-20

0.3
-30

-40°C
+25°C
0.2
-40
+85°C

-50 0.1
8.75 9.31 9.88 10.44 11 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
1×LO (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

9×LO Leakage at Nominal Bias

9×LO (GHz)
78.75 83.81 88.87 93.94 99
0
-40°C
+25°C
-10
+85°C
9×LO (dBm)

-20

-30

-40

-50
8.75 9.31 9.88 10.44 11
1×LO (GHz)

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DC-0022708
 Upconverter
71 - 86 GHz
MAMF-011142
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Typical Performance Curves over Temperature

RF Return Loss IF “I” Return Loss
0 0
-40°C
+25°C
-5 +85°C -5

IF "I" Return Loss (dB)

RF Return Loss (dB)

-10 -10

-15 -15

-20 -20

-25 -25 -40°C

+25°C
+85°C

-30 -30
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)
LO Return Loss All IF Return Loss at +25°C
0 0

-5 -5
LO Return Loss (dB)

IF Return Loss (dB)

-10 -10

-15 -15

-20 -20

-40°C I
-25 +25°C -25 I*
+85°C Q
Q*
-30 -30
0 5 10 15 20 25 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

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Typical Performance Curves over Temperature

Noise Figure, IF = 2.25 GHz Noise Figure vs. LO Power, RF = 76 GHz, IF = 2.25 GHz
20 20

18 18
Noise Figure (dB)

Noise Figure (dB)

16 16

14 14

-40°C -40°C
+25°C +25°C
12 12
+85°C +85°C

10 10
70 73 76 79 82 85 88 -10 -5 0 5 10
Frequency (GHz) LO Power (dBm)
Power Detector, RF = 71, 76, 81, 86 GHz Detector Directivity at Nominal Bias
10 30
Differential Detector Voltage (V)

1 25
Directivity (dB)

0.1 20

-40°C -40°C
0.01 +25°C 15 +25°C
+85°C
+85°C

0.001 10
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 70 73 76 79 82 85 88
Output Power (dBm) Frequency (GHz)

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LO Nulling LSB/USB Operation

LO nulling is achieved by applying a fixed voltage on
ports I and Q while tuning the voltages on I* and Q*. USB LSB
Typically I and Q are set to 0.2 V; however, any
voltage between -1 V and +1 V may be used. DACs
with a common mode voltage offset may be Isolated Input
sufficient for the fixed voltage. If a separate voltage 90° 0°
is used, bias tees are required for the
implementation of LO suppression. Below is an
example of a potential bias tee however depending
on the input frequency (be it baseband or at an 180° 0° 0° 180°
intermediate frequency) the inductor may require
tuning to generate the appropriate performance.
Depending on the resolution of the DAC, Q* Q I I*
suppression of the LO should be able to reach with
minimal effort values exceeding -30 dBc.

IF Bias

1 µF

10 nH

IF IN
(from 180º hybrid, 15 pF
baseband or terminated
to 50 Ω) To MAMF-011057

Detector Application Schematic

As shown in the schematic below, the power
detector is implemented by providing 5 V bias and
measuring the difference in output voltage. This
measure can be achieved by means of either
standard op-amp in a differential mode configuration
or analog-to-digital converters.

+5 V

100 kΩ 100 kΩ
1% 1%

To VDET To VREF
Read Read

To VDET To VREF
Pin Pin

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Combined DC Stages currents for operation. This is these currents are

There is a number of bias stages that are accessible without RF applied. For maximum performance, it
for the user. It is not necessary to have individual is recommended to set the drain quiescent drain
bias supplies for each stage. Combining stages of current and then fix the gate voltage for this
similar purpose creates a stable system. That is, the quiescent current before applying the RF signals.
RF buffer stages can be combined (Vx1_UC and This will ensure the best performance for the
Vx2_UC), the LO multiplier stages can be combined device.
(Vx3_UC and Vx4_UC) and lastly the PA stages can
be combined (Vx1_PA, Vx2_PA, Px3_PA and Package Alignment
Vx4_PA). The SMD package is ideal for pick and place
assembly. The package should self align. It is
It is not recommended to directly connect stages recommended that a solder stencil is used
together, rather the stages should have some complying with Application Note S2083. To
isolation between them. On the gates, a 10 nF minimize solder flowing into waveguide area,
capacitor and a series 10 Ω resistor should be used stencil can be inset an additional 25 µm.
before combining the stages. On the drains, a 10 nF
capacitor should be used. Evaluation boards also Reflow Profile
have a ferrite bead with impedance of 100 Ω at 100
MHz to minimize feedback through PCB having an This package is capable of lead free reflow. The
effect on the performance of the device. The ferrite recommended reflow profile depends on the solder
bead minimizes any voltage drop that could occur if used however Application Note S2083 has
a resistor is used. guidelines that can be applied to this product.

If there are multiple capacitors in parallel to ground it

is recommended that one of the capacitors has a
small series resistor to dequeue the network to avoid
parallel capacitor resonances.

To Gate/Drain power source To Gate/Drain power source

1 uF 1 uF 1 uF 1 uF

R R R R

10 nF 10 nF 10 nF 10 nF

To stage 1 bias To stage 2 bias To stage 3 bias To stage 4 bias

Bias Sequencing
All gates should be pinched off (VG < -2 V) before
the drain voltage (VD = 4 V) is applied. This
requirement includes VG5 even though there is no
external drain voltage. The gate voltages should
then be adjusted as per bias table on Page 3. The
current will change when LO is applied to stages
three and four.
The currents that are listed are the quiescent

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Layout of Evaluation Board

PCB Layout Recommendations

The gerbers, DXF and Altium files for the evaluation board are available on request. It is recommended that all
traces are separated to minimize on board coupling. A simple way to separate traces is to have them running on
different PCB layers on the board. The image above is a capture of the evaluation board.

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Pad Diagram

Bottom Layer Viewed From The Top

Pin Table
Pin # Pin Name Function Pin # Pin Name Function
1 NC10 Not Connected 22 NC10 Not Connected
2 VG5_UC Mixer Bias 23 NC10 Not Connected
3 LO_IN LO Input 24 NC10 Not Connected
4 VG3_UC LO Multiplier 25 NC10 Not Connected
5 VD3_UC LO Multiplier 26 NC10 Not Connected
6 VG4_UC LO Multiplier Post Amplifier 27 VD4_PA Stage 4 Power Amplifier
7 VD4_UC LO Multiplier Post Amplifier 28 VD3_PA Stage 3 Power Amplifier
8 VG1_UC RF Buffer Stage 1 29 VD2_PA Stage 2 Power Amplifier
9 VD1_UC RF Buffer Stage 1 30 VD1_PA Stage 1 Power Amplifier
10 VG2_UC RF Buffer Stage 2 31 NC10 Future Envelope Detector VSS
11 VD2_UC RF Buffer Stage 2 32 NC10 Future Envelope Detector Output
12 NC10 Not Connected 33 NC10 Future Envelope Detector VDD
13 NC10 Not Connected 34 NC10 Not Connected
14 VG1_PA Stage 1 Power Amplifier 35 I* IF Port
15 VG2_PA Stage 2 Power Amplifier 36 I IF Port
16 VG3_PA Stage 3 Power Amplifier 37 NC10 Not Connected
17 VG4_PA Stage 4 Power Amplifier 38 Q IF Port
18 VREF Reference Detector Diode 39 Q* IF Port
19 VDET Detector Diode 40 RF_OUT RF Output
20 NC10 Not Connected 41 Paddle11 Ground
21 NC10 Not Connected
10.For optimum RF performance, all NCs should be terminated to ground.
11.The exposed paddle centered on the package bottom must be connected to RF, DC and thermal ground.

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Layout Dimensions

Bottom Layer Viewed From The Top

MF011142

Top View

Major dimensions provided are in millimeters [inches]

DXF of footprint is available on request
Reference Application Note M538/S2083 for lead-free solder reflow recommendations. Package Thickness
Meets JEDEC moisture sensitivity level (MSL) 3 requirements.

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