ADL8104 Wideband, High Linearity, Low Noise Amplifier, 0.4 GHz to 7.5 GHz

Wideband, High Linearity, Low Noise Amplifier, 0.4 GHz to 7.5 GHz Data Sheet ADL8104 FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM Single positive supply (self biased) High OIP2: 52 dBm typical at 0.6 GHz to 7.5 GHz High gain: 15 dB typical at 0.6 GHz to 6 GHz High OIP3: 32 dBm typical GND 1 12 NC Low noise figure: 3.5 dB typical at 0.4 GHz to 6 GHz RFIN 2 11 RFOUT RoHS-compliant, 3 mm × 3 mm, 16-lead LFCSP NC 3 10 GND NC 4 9 NC APPLICATIONS Test instrumentation Military communications Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ADL8104 is a gallium arsenide (GaAs), monolithic high output second-order intercept (OIP2) of 52 dBm typical at microwave integrated circuit (MMIC), pseudomorphic high 0.6 GHz to 6 GHz, making the ADL8104 suitable for military electron mobility transistor (pHEMT), low noise, wideband, and test instrumentation applications. high linearity amplifier that operates from 0.4 GHz to 7.5 GHz. The ADL8104 also features inputs and outputs that are The ADL8104 provides a typical gain of 15 dB at 0.6 GHz to internally matched to 50 Ω. The RFIN and RFOUT pins are 6 GHz, a 3.5 dB typical noise figure at 0.4 GHz to 6 GHz, a internally ac-coupled and the bias inductor is also integrated, 20 dBm typical output power for 1 dB compression (OP1dB) at making the ADL8104 ideal for surface-mounted technology 0.6 GHz to 6 GHz, and a typical output third-order intercept (SMT)-based, high density applications. (OIP3) of 32 dBm at 0.6 GHz to 6 GHz, requiring only 150 mA The ADL8104 is housed in an RoHS-compliant, 3 mm × 3 mm, from a 5 V drain supply voltage. The low noise amplifier has a 16-lead LFCSP. Rev. 0 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. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Tel: 781.329.4700 ©2020 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Devices. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Technical Support www.analog.com NC 5 16 NC NC 6 15 RBIAS NC 7 14 VDD NC 8 13 NC 23884-001

ADL8104 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 ...................................................................... 21 0.4 GHz to 0.6 GHz Frequency Range ...................................... 3 Applications Information ............................................................. 22 0.6 GHz to 6 GHz Frequency Range ......................................... 3 Recommended Bias Sequencing .............................................. 22 6 GHz to 7.5 GHz Frequency Range ......................................... 3 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23 DC Specifications ......................................................................... 4 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23 Absolute Maximum Ratings ........................................................... 5 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 REVISION HISTORY 9/2020—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 23

Data Sheet ADL8104 SPECIFICATIONS 0.4 GHz TO 0.6 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE VDD = 5 V, total supply current (IDQ) = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1. Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments FREQUENCY RANGE 0.4 0.6 GHz GAIN 11.5 14 dB Gain Variation over Temperature 0.036 dB/°C NOISE FIGURE 3.5 dB RETURN LOSS Input 12 dB Output 13 dB OUTPUT OP1dB 16.5 19 dBm Saturated Output Power (PSAT) 21 dBm OIP3 32 dBm Measurement taken at output power (POUT) per tone = 5 dBm OIP2 50 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 5 dBm POWER ADDED EFFICIENCY (PAE) 18 % Measured at PSAT 0.6 GHz TO 6 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 2. Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments FREQUENCY RANGE 0.6 6 GHz GAIN 12 15 dB Gain Variation over Temperature 0.030 dB/°C NOISE FIGURE 3.5 dB RETURN LOSS Input 12 dB Output 12 dB OUTPUT OP1dB 17.5 20 dBm PSAT 21 dBm OIP3 32 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 5 dBm OIP2 52 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 5 dBm PAE 12 % Measured at PSAT 6 GHz TO 7.5 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 3. Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments FREQUENCY RANGE 6 7.5 GHz GAIN 10 13 dB Gain Variation over Temperature 0.041 dB/°C NOISE FIGURE 4.5 dB RETURN LOSS Input 12 dB Output 12 dB Rev. 0 | Page 3 of 23

ADL8104 Data Sheet Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments OUTPUT OP1dB 15.5 18 dBm PSAT 19 dBm OIP3 32 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 5 dBm OIP2 52 dBm Measurement taken at POUT per tone = 5 dBm PAE 12 % Measured at PSAT DC SPECIFICATIONS Table 4. Parameter Min Typ Max Unit SUPPLY CURRENT IDQ 150 mA Drain Current (IDD) 144 mA RBIAS Current (IRBIAS) 6 mA SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDD 3 5 5.5 V Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 23

Data Sheet ADL8104 ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Table 5. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) RATINGS Parameter Rating The following ESD information is provided for handling of VDD 6 V ESD-sensitive devices in an ESD protected area only. RF Input Power 25 dBm Human body model (HBM) per ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001. Continuous Power Dissipation (PDISS), TA = 85°C 2.03 W (Derate 22.57 mW/°C Above 85°C) ESD Ratings for ADL8104 Temperature Storage Range −65°C to +150°C Table 7. ADL8104, 16-Lead LFCSP Operating Range −40°C to +85°C ESD Model Withstand Threshold (V) Class Peak Reflow (Moisture Sensitivity Level 3 260°C HBM ±500 1B (MSL3))1 Junction to Maintain 1,000,000 Hours Mean 175°C ESD CAUTION Time to Failure (MTTF) Nominal Junction (TA = 85°C, VDD = 5 V, 118.22°C IDQ = 150 mA) 1 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. Close attention to PCB thermal design is required. θJC is the junction to case thermal resistance. Table 6. Thermal Resistance Package Type θJC Unit CP-16-35 44.3 °C/W Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 23

ADL8104 Data Sheet PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS GND 1 12 NC RFIN 2 ADL8104 11 RFOUT NC 3 TOP VIEW (Not to Scale) 10 GND NC 4 9 NC NOTES 1. NO CONNECT. THESE PINS ARE NOT CONNECTED INTERNALLY. THESE PINS MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RF AND DC GROUND. 2. EXPOSED PAD. THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE RF AND DC GROUND. Figure 2. Pin Configuration Table 8. Pin Function Descriptions Pin No. Mnemonic Description 1, 10 GND Ground. The GND pin must be connected to the RF and dc ground. See Figure 6 for the interface schematic. 2 RFIN RF Input. The RFIN pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω. See Figure 4 for the interface schematic. 3 to 9, 12, 13, 16 NC No Connect. These pins are not connected internally. These pins must be connected to the RF and dc ground. 11 RFOUT RF Output. The RFOUT pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω. See Figure 5 for the interface schematic. 14 VDD Drain Supply Voltage for the Amplifier. See Figure 5 for the interface schematic. 15 RBIAS Current Mirror Bias Resistor. Use the RBIAS pin to set the quiescent current by connecting an external bias resistor as defined in Table 9. Refer to Figure 87 for the bias resistor connection. See Figure 3 for the interface schematic. EPAD Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to the RF and dc ground. INTERFACE SCHEMATICS RBIAS VDD RFOUT Figure 3. RBIAS Interface Schematic Figure 5. VDD and RFOUT Interface Schematic GND RFIN Figure 4. RFIN Interface Schematic Figure 6. GND Interface Schematic Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 23 23884-004 23884-003 NC 5 16 NC NC 6 15 RBIAS NC 7 14 VDD NC 8 13 NC 23884-002 23884-006 23884-005

Data Sheet ADL8104 TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 20 20 15 15 S22 (dB) 10 10 S21 (dB) S11 (dB) 5 S22 (dB) S21 (dB) 5 S11 (dB) 0 0 –5 –5 –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 7. Gain and Return Loss vs. Frequency, 0.01 GHz to 12 GHz, VDD = 5 V, Figure 10. Gain and Return Loss vs. Frequency, 0.1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω (S22 Is the Output Return Loss, S21 Is the Input IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Return Loss, and S11 Is the Gain) 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 6 6 +85°C 4 +85°C +25°C +25°C 4 –40°C –40°C 2 2 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 8. Gain vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, Figure 11. Gain vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 18 18 16 16 14 14 12 12 10 10 8 8 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 6 5.0V = 150mA 6 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA 4 4.0V = 105mA 4 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 3.0V = 70mA 2 2 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 9. Gain vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, Figure 12. Gain vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz to 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 23 GAIN (dB) GAIN (dB) GAIN AND RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-009 23884-008 23884-007 GAIN (dB) GAIN (dB) GAIN AND RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-012 23884-011 23884-010

ADL8104 Data Sheet 18 18 16 16 14 14 1180Ω = 100mA 12 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 12 1180Ω = 100mA 0Ω = 165mA 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 10 10 0Ω = 165mA 8 8 6 6 4 4 2 2 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 13. Gain vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, Figure 16. Gain vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 0 0 +85°C +85°C +25°C +25°C –40°C –40°C –5 –5 –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 14. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, Figure 17. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 0 0 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA –5 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA –5 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 3.0V = 70mA –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 15. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, Figure 18. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz to 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 8 of 23 INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) GAIN (dB) 23884-015 23884-014 23884-013 INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) GAIN (dB) 23884-018 23884-017 23884-016

Data Sheet ADL8104 0 0 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA 440Ω = 125mA 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 90.9Ω = 150mA –5 0Ω = 165mA –5 0Ω = 165mA –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 19. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, Figure 22. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 0 0 +85°C +85°C +25°C +25°C –40°C –40°C –5 –5 –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 20. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.3 GHz Figure 23. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 0 0 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA –5 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA –5 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 3.0V = 70mA –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 21. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, Figure 24. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz to 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 9 of 23 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-021 23884-020 23884-019 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-024 23884-023 23884-022

ADL8104 Data Sheet 0 0 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA 440Ω = 125mA 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 90.9Ω = 150mA –5 0Ω = 165mA –5 0Ω = 165mA –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 25. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, Figure 28. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 0 0 –5 +85°C +85°C +25°C –5 +25°C –40°C –40°C –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 –25 –25 –30 –30 –35 –35 –40 –40 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 26. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.3 GHz Figure 29. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 0 0 –5 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA –5 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA –10 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA –10 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 3.0V = 70mA –15 –15 –20 –20 –25 –25 –30 –30 –35 –35 –40 –40 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 27. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, Figure 30. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz to 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 10 of 23 REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-027 23884-026 23884-025 REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) 23884-030 23884-029 23884-028

Data Sheet ADL8104 0 0 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA –5 440Ω = 125mA –5 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0Ω = 165mA –10 –10 –15 –15 –20 –20 –25 –25 –30 –30 –35 –35 –40 –40 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 31. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, Figure 34. Reverse Isolation vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 10 10 9 +85°C 9 +85°C +25°C +25°C 8 –40°C 8 –40°C 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 2 4 6 8 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 32. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.3 GHz to Figure 35. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 10 10 9 5.5V = 155mA 9 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 5.0V = 150mA 8 4.5V = 120mA 8 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 7 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 7 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 33. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz Figure 36. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω to 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 11 of 23 NOISE FIGURE (dB) NOISE FIGURE (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) 23884-033 23884-032 23884-031 NOISE FIGURE (dB) NOISE FIGURE (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) 23884-036 23884-035 23884-034

ADL8104 Data Sheet 10 10 9 1180Ω = 100mA 9 1180Ω = 100mA 440Ω = 125mA 440Ω = 125mA 8 90.9Ω = 150mA 8 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0Ω = 165mA 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 37. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz Figure 40. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 +85°C 8 +25°C 8 –40°C +85°C 4 4 +25°C –40°C 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 38. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to Figure 41. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to 10 GHz, 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 +85°C +85°C +25°C +25°C 8 –40°C 8 –40°C 4 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 39. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to Figure 42. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 12 of 23 OP1dB (dB) OP1dB (dBm) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 23884-038 23884-138 23884-037 OP1dB (dB) PSAT (dBm) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 23884-041 23884-141 23884-040

Data Sheet ADL8104 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 8 5.0V = 150mA 8 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 4 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 4 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 43. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 46. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA 440Ω = 125mA 440Ω = 125mA 8 90.9Ω = 150mA 8 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0Ω = 165mA 4 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 44. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 47. OP1dB vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 +85°C +85°C 8 +25°C –40°C 8 +25°C –40°C 4 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 45. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to 1 GHz, Figure 48. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 13 of 23 PSAT (dBm) OP1dB (dB) OP1dB (dB) 23884-044 23884-043 23884-039 PSAT (dBm) OP1dB (dB) OP1dB (dB) 23884-047 23884-046 23884-042

ADL8104 Data Sheet 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 5.5V = 155mA 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 5.0V = 150mA 8 4.5V = 120mA 8 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 3.5V = 88mA 4 3.0V = 70mA 4 3.0V = 70mA 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 49. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 52. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 28 28 24 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA 8 440Ω = 125mA 8 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0Ω = 165mA 4 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 50. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 53. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 24 24 +85°C 20 20 +25°C –40°C 16 16 12 12 8 8 +85°C +25°C 4 –40°C 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 51. PAE vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to 1 GHz, Figure 54. PAE vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90 Ω VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 14 of 23 PAE (%) PSAT (dBm) PSAT (dBm) 23884-050 23884-049 23884-045 PAE (%) PSAT (dBm) PSAT (dBm) 23884-053 23884-052 23884-048

Data Sheet ADL8104 24 24 20 20 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 16 16 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 12 12 5.5V = 155mA 8 5.0V = 150mA 8 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 4 3.0V = 70mA 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 55. PAE vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 58. PAE vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 24 24 1180Ω = 100mA 20 20 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 16 16 12 12 1180Ω = 100mA 8 440Ω = 125mA 8 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 4 4 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 56. PAE vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to Figure 59. PAE vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V 24 205 25 240 POUT P GAIN OUT 20 GAIN PAE 195 PAE I 20 220 DD IDD 16 185 15 200 12 175 10 180 8 165 4 155 5 160 0 145 0 140 –16 –13 –10 –7 –4 –1 2 5 8 –16 –12 –8 –4 0 4 8 12 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 57. POUT, Gain, PAE, and IDD vs. Input Power, Figure 60. POUT, Gain, PAE, and IDD vs. Input Power, Power Compression at 0.4 GHz, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Power Compression at 2 GHz, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 15 of 23 POUT (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) PAE (%) PAE (%) IDD (mA) 23884-055 23884-051 23884-056 POUT (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) PAE (%) PAE (%) IDD (mA) 23884-058 23884-054 23884-059

ADL8104 Data Sheet 25 195 20 165 POUT POUT GAIN GAIN 20 PAE 185 16 PAE IDD IDD 160 15 175 12 155 10 165 8 150 5 155 4 0 145 0 145 –16 –12 –8 –4 0 4 8 12 –14 –10 –6 –2 2 6 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 61. POUT, Gain, PAE, and IDD vs. Input Power, Figure 64. POUT, Gain, PAE, and IDD vs. Input Power, Power Compression at 5 GHz, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Power Compression at 7 GHz, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 25 215 25 270 20 195 20 240 15 175 15 210 10 155 10 180 OP1dB 5 135 OP1dB GAIN 5 GAIN 150 PSAT P I SAT DD IDD 0 115 0 120 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 62. OP1dB, Gain, PSAT, and IDD (Measured at PSAT) vs. Supply Voltage, Figure 65. OP1dB, Gain, PSAT, and IDD (Measured at PSAT) vs. Supply Voltage, Power Compression at 0.4 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Power Compression at 2 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 25 215 25 210 20 195 20 185 15 175 15 160 10 155 10 135 OP1dB OP1dB 5 GAIN 135 5 GAIN P 110 PSAT SAT I I DD DD 0 115 0 85 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 63. OP1dB, Gain, PSAT, and IDD (Measured at PSAT) vs. Supply Voltage, Figure 66. OP1dB, Gain, PSAT, and IDD (Measured at PSAT) vs. Supply Voltage, Power Compression at 5 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Power Compression at 7 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 16 of 23 P (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) OP1dB (dBm), GAIN (dB), PSAT (dBm) OP1dB (dBm), GAIN (dB), PSAT (dBm) OUT I (mA) IDD (mA) I (mA) DD 23884-062 23884-061 DD 23884-057 P (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) OP1dB (dBm), GAIN (dB), PSAT (dBm) OP1dB (dBm), GAIN (dB), P (dBm) OUT SAT I (mA) IDD (mA) IDD (mA) DD 23884-065 23884-064 23884-060

Data Sheet ADL8104 1.0 40 35 0.9 30 0.8 25 20 0.7 15 5dBm 7GHz 3GHz 10 2dBm 0.6 6GHz 2GHz 0dBm 5GHz 1GHz 4GHz 5 0.5 0 –15 –12 –9 –6 –3 0 3 6 9 12 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 67. PDISS vs. Input Power at TA = 85°C, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, Figure 70. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various POUT per Tone, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω IDQ = 150 mA 40 40 35 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 15 15 +85°C +85°C +25°C 10 +25°C 10 –40°C –40°C 5 5 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 68. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to 1 GHz, Figure 71. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 40 40 35 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 15 5.5V = 155mA 15 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 5.0V = 150mA 4.5V = 120mA 4.5V = 120mA 10 4.0V = 105mA 10 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 3.5V = 88mA 3.0V = 70mA 3.0V = 70mA 5 5 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 69. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to Figure 72. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm Rev. 0 | Page 17 of 23 OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) PDISS (W) 23884-068 23884-067 23884-063 OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 23884-071 23884-070 23884-066

ADL8104 Data Sheet 40 40 35 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 1180Ω = 100mA 1180Ω = 100mA 15 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 15 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0Ω = 165mA 10 10 5 5 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 73. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to Figure 76. OIP3 vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 5dBm 5dBm 2dBm 20 2dBm 0dBm 0dBm 10 10 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 74. Third-Order Intermodulation Distortion Relative to Carrier (IMD3) Figure 77. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various POUT per Tone, VDD = 5 V, vs. Frequency for Various POUT per Tone, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 20 +85°C +85°C +25°C 20 +25°C –40°C –40°C 10 10 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 75. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 0.35 GHz to 1 GHz, Figure 78. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures, 1 GHz to 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm VDD = 5 V, IDQ = 150 mA, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm Rev. 0 | Page 18 of 23 OIP2 (dBm) IMD3 (dBc) OIP3 (dBm) 23884-074 23884-073 23884-069 OIP2 (dBm) OIP2 (dBm) OIP3 (dBm) 23884-077 23884-076 23884-072

Data Sheet ADL8104 70 250 1GHz 2GHz 60 3GHz 4GHz 5GHz 6GHz 50 7GHz 200 40 30 5.5V = 155mA 5.0V = 150mA 150 20 4.5V = 120mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 10 3.0V = 70mA 0 100 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 –16 –12 –8 –4 0 4 8 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) INPUT POWER (dBm) Figure 79. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 0.35 GHz to Figure 81. IDQ vs. Input Power for Various Frequencies, VDD = 5 V, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω 1 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 70 70 60 60 50 50 40 40 30 30 1180Ω = 100mA 5.5V = 155mA 440Ω = 125mA 5.0V = 150mA 20 90.9Ω = 150mA 20 4.5V = 120mA 0Ω = 165mA 4.0V = 105mA 3.5V = 88mA 10 10 3.0V = 70mA 0 0 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Figure 80. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 0.3 GHz to Figure 82. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various VDD and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to 1 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 10 GHz, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm Rev. 0 | Page 19 of 23 OIP2 (dBm) OIP2 (dBm) 23884-079 23884-075 OIP2 (dBm) IDQ (mA) 23884-078 23884-080

ADL8104 Data Sheet 70 180 60 50 150 40 30 120 20 1180Ω = 100mA 10 440Ω = 125mA 90.9Ω = 150mA 0Ω = 165mA 0 90 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 FREQUENCY (GHz) BIAS RESISTOR VALUE (kΩ) Figure 83. OIP2 vs. Frequency for Various RBIAS and IDQ Values, 1 GHz to Figure 85. IDQ vs. Bias Resistor Value, VDD = 5 V 10 GHz, VDD = 5 V, POUT per Tone = 5 dBm 230 210 190 170 150 130 110 90 70 50 30 10 –10 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Figure 84. IDQ vs. Supply Voltage, RBIAS = 90.9 Ω Rev. 0 | Page 20 of 23 IDQ (mA) OIP2 (dBm) 23884-083 23884-082 IDQ (mA) 23884-081