AMPLIFIER/DOUBLER/AMPLIFIER

ADA-2052

1. Device Overview
1.1 General Description
The ADA-2052 can be used as a frequency extender to enhance
the frequency range of a <26 GHz synthesizer up to 52 GHz. Usefulfor lab testing, test and measurement, and prototype systems. It
consists of an input buffer amplifier, doubler, and output buffer
amplifier to provide a +16 dBm output (suitable for driving mostmixers) from a -6 to +2 dBm input.

Module1.2 Electrical SummaryParameter

TypicalUnit

Input Frequency Range
Output Frequency RangeInput Power
Output Power
1F Harmonic suppression
3F Harmonic suppression

10 – 26
20 - 52-6 to +2+1630
26

GHzGHzdBm
dBm
dBc
dBc

1.3 Functional Block Diagram

1.4 Part Ordering Options1

1Part
NumberDescription

Green
Status

Product
Lifecycle

ExportClassification

ADA-2052

Connectorized module

RoHS

Active

EAR99

Refer to our website for a list of definitions for terminology presented in this table.

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Table of Contents
2.2 Port Functions ............................... 3
1.

Device Overview ............................... 1Specifications ................................... 4General Description ...................... 1

3.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings .............. 4

1.2 Electrical Summary ......................... 1

3.2 Electrical Specifications .................. 4

1.3 Functional Block Diagram ................ 1

3.3 Typical Performance Plots ............... 5

1.1

1.4 Part Ordering Options ..................... 1
2.

3.

Port Configurations and Functions ...... 3

4.

Mechanical Data ............................... 6
4.1 Outline Drawing ............................. 6

2.1 Port Diagram ................................. 3

Revision History
Revision Code-Revision DateFebruary 2019

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2. Port Configurations and Functions
2.1 Port Diagram
A top-down view of the ADA-2052 outline drawing is shown below.

VdPort 1

Port 2Vg

2.2 Port Functions
PortFunction

Description

Port 1

Input

This pin is DC open and matched to 50 Ω
at frequency range 10 - 26 GHz

Port 2

OutputThis pin is DC open and matched to 50 Ω
at frequency range 20 – 52 GHz

GND

GroundGround path is provided through the metal
housing and outer ground lug.

Vd

Positive bias

Drain bias port must be connected to a
3.5 – 5.0 Volt power supply.

Vg

Negative bias

Gate control for the amplifier must beconnected to a -0.5 to -0.6 Volt powersupply.

Equivalent Circuit

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3. Specifications
3.1 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.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter

Maximum RatingPositive Bias Voltage

5V

Positive Bias Current

550 mA

Negative Bias Voltage-2 V

Negative Bias Current

2 mA

RF Input Power+20 dBm

Power Dissipation

2.5 W

ESD (Human Body Model)

Class 1A

Operating Temperature-55ºC to +85ºC

Storage Temperature-65ºC to +150ºC

3.2 Electrical Specifications
The electrical specifications apply at TA=+25°C in a 50Ω system.
Parameter

INPUT

OUTPUT

(GHz)

(GHz)

Min

Typ.

-60+14+16Max

Input (dBm)
F(in)

10.0 – 26.0

Output Converted Power (dBm)
2F(out)20.0 – 52.0

Suppressions (dBc)
F(in) Fundamental

10.0 - 26.030

3F(out) Third Harmonic

30.0 - 60.0

26Bias Requirements (mA) 1
Vd: +4.0 Volts DC 2

400Vg: -0.6 Volts DC0Suppression is relative to doubled output power. Isolation is defined as relative to the fundamental input power.
1It is required that the negative bias be applied before or concurrent with the positive bias.
2The higher input power the better 2F output power and the worse 1F suppression will be, (see plot 2F Output Converted Power)

3Suppression and current consumption will vary with bias voltage. Optimal performance is at approximately +4.0 V / -0.6 V.

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3.3 Typical Performance Plots

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4. Mechanical Data
4.1 Outline Drawing

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