AMGP-6551
40.5 – 43.5 GHz SMT Packaged Up-Converter
Data Sheet
Description
The AMGP-6551 is a surface mount packaged broadband
Up-converter that combines a sub-harmonic, SSB mixer
with a variable gain ampli er. It is designed for useat fre-
quencies between 37.5 GHz and 43.5 GHz and provides 10
dB of conversion gain with >20 dB gain control dynamic
range. This Up-converter required +20 dBm LO drive level,
and it supports IF from DC to 3 GHz. OIP3 of +20 and +16
dBm are achieved at 40.5 and 43.5 GHz respectively.
Functional Block Diagram
Features
 5 x 5 mm surface mount package
 RF frequency range from 40.5 to 43.5 GHz
 LO frequency range from 18.5 to 23.5 GHz
 IF frequency range from DC to 3 GHz
 +20 dBm LO driver power
 10 dB Conversion Gain
 20 dB Dynamic Range
 +20 dBm Output IP3 @ 40.5 GHz, and +16 dBm @ 43.5
GHz
 Vdd = 3.5 V and Idd = 300 mA
 1 to 0 V Control voltage (Vc)
Application
 Microwave Radio Systems
Package Diagram
Attention: Observe Precautions for
handling electrostatic sensitive devices.
ESD Machine Model: 30 V
ESD Human Body Model: 150 V
Refer to Avago Application Note A004R:
Electrostatic Discharge Damage and Control.
Pin Function
1 IF1
2Vd1
3 IF2
4 RF_OUT
5Vd3
6Vc
7Vd2
8 RF_IN
12 3
76 5
84
GND
1
8 4
2 3
7 6 5
LO RF
IF1 IF2Vd1
Vd2 Vc Vd3
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Absolute Minimum and Maximum Ratings
Parameter Speci cations
CommentsDescription Min. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage Vd 5 V
Control Voltage Vc -3 +1.5 V
LO Input Power LO 24 dBm
MSL MSL2A
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Storage Temperature -45 150 °C
Table 2. Recommended Operating Range
Parameter Speci cations
CommentsDescription Pin Min. Typical Max. Unit
Supply Voltage Vd 3.0 3.5 4.0 V
Control Voltage Vc -1 0 V Vc = -1 V for Max. Gain
Vc = 0 V for Min. Gain
Frequency Range RF 40.5 43.5 GHz
LO 18.5 23.5
IF DC 3
LO Power +18 +20 +22 dBm
Bias Current 300 mA
Thermal Resistance, ch-b 18.8 °C/W
Case Temperature -40 +85 °C
ESD Human Body Model 150 V HBM Class 0 is ESD < 250 V
Machine Model < 30 V MM Class A is ESD < 200 V
This product is highly
sensitive to esd damage
Table 3. RF Electrical Characteristics
All data measured on Connectorized Taconic RF-35A2 demo board at Vd = 5 V, TA = 25° C, IF = 1.8 GHz @ -10 dBm,
LO = +20 dBm, Upper Side Band (RF = IF + 2*LO) and 50 at all ports, unless otherwise speci ed.
Return Loss measurement includes e ect of connector + PCB.
Parameter
Performance (40.5 – 43.5 GHz)
CommentsMin. Typ. Max. Unit
Max. Conversion Gain RF = 40.5 GHz 8 10.79 dB (@ Vc = -1 V)
RF = 42 GHz 12.07
RF = 43.5 GHz 9.87
Gain Dynamic Range 24 dB
Input IP3 RF = 40.5 GHz +4.5 8.99 dBm IF = 10 MHz,
IF Input -10 dBm/Tone
RF = 42 GHz 5.18
RF = 43.5 GHz 9.59
Sideband REjection 15 dBc In max gain state
LO-RF Isolation 15 dB
2*LO Leak. @RF Port 10 dBc
RF Return Loss 12 dB
IF Return Loss 12 dB
LO Return Loss 8 dB
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CV Gain @ 40.5 Ghz, Mean = 10.79 dB, LSL = 8 dB
IIP3 @ 42 Ghz, Mean = 5.18 dBm, LSL = 4.5 dBm IIP3 @ 43.5 Ghz, Mean = 9.59 dBm, LSL = 4.5 dBm
IIP3 @ 40.5 Ghz, Mean = 8.99 dBm, LSL = 4.5 dBm
Product Consistency Distribution Charts at 40.5 GHz, 42 GHz and 43.5 GHz, Vdd = 5 V, VC = -1 V, LO = 21 dBm,
IF = -5 dBm (Sample size of 2,000 pieces)
CV Gain @ 42 Ghz, Mean = 12.07 d , LSL = 8 dB
CV Gain @ 43.5 Ghz, Mean = 9.87 dB, LSL = 8 dB
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LSL
LSL
45 76 9 10 11 128
LSL
LSL LSL
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LSL
45 76 9 10 11 1284576 9 10 11 128
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Figure 1. LSB Conversion Gain vs Control Voltage
Figure 3. Conversion Gain (max and min gain)
Selected performance plots
All data measured on Connectorized Taconic RF-35A2 demo board at Vd = 5 V, TA = 25° C, IF = 1.8 GHz @ -10 dBm,
LO = +20 dBm, Upper Side Band (RF = IF + 2*LO) and 50 at all ports, unless otherwise speci ed.
Return Loss measurement includes e ect of connector + PCB.
Figure 4. Conversion Gain vs. Control Voltage
Figure 5. LSB Output IP3 vs Control Voltage Figure 6. USB Output IP3 vs Control Voltage
Figure 2. USB Conversion Gain vs Control Voltage
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Figure 7. USB Conversion Gain vs Temperature (min and max gain)
Figure 9. USB Conversion Gain vs. Temperature at 38.5 GHz
Figure 8. USB Output IP3 vs Temperature (min and max gain)
Figure 10. USB Conversion Gain vs. Temperature at 42 GHz
Figure 11. USB Output IP3 vs. Temperature at 38.5 GHz Figure 12. USB Output IP3 vs. Temperature at 42 GHz
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Figure 13. USB Conversion Gain @ LO = 18-22 dBm with Vc = -1 V
Figure 15. USB OIP3 vs. Control Voltage (Vc) with RF = 37-43.5 GHz
Figure 14. USB Output IP3 vs RF Freq. @ Vd = 4.5-5.5 V step 0,5 V
Figure 16. USB Output IP3 vs. RF Freq. @ LO = 18-22 dBm with Vc = -1 V
Figure 17. USB Output IP3 & Conversion gain vs. Control Voltage Figure 18. Over Temp. LO Rejection @ RF-port
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Figure 23. IF Input Return Loss vs. Frequency Figure 24. LO Input Return Loss with LO = +20 dBm
Figure 19. 2*LO Rejection @ RF-port Figure 20. USB Sideband Rejection at 25° C
Figure 21. LSB Sideband Rejection at 25° C Figure 22. RF Output Return Loss vs. Control Voltage @ 25° C
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AV02-3211EN - May 10, 2012
Evaluation Board Description
Table 4. Pin Description
Pin # Function Typical Comment
1 Vd1 3.5 100 mA
2 GND
3 GND
4 Vd2 3.5 100 mA
5 Vc -1 to 0 V < 1 mA
6 Vd3 3.5 100 mA
7 GND
8 GND
Demo board circuit
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
LO RF
IF1 IF2
AMGP
6551
YWWDNN
0/90° 90/0°
Notes:
1. IF can be applied to either IN or Isolation port of a passive Hybrid.
2. If IF is applied to IN port, terminate Isolation port with 50 ohm
3. If IF is applied to Isolation port, terminate IN port with 50 ohm
4. Switching the IF input from In port to Isolation port or vice versa RF
can be switched to LSB or USB
Package Dimension, PCB Layout and Tape and Reel
information
Please refer to Avago Technologies Application Note 5521,
AMxP-xxxx production Assembly Process (Land Pattern B).
Part Number Ordering Information
Part Number
Devices per
Container Container
AMGP-6551-BLKG 10 antistatic bag
AMGP-6551-TR1G 100 7” Reel
AMGP-6551-TR2G 500 7” Reel