AMMC-6345-W50 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The AMMC-6345-W50 is an RF amplifier IC designed for VSAT applications operating across the 20GHz to 45GHz frequency band. Manufactured by Broadcom Limited, this module-packaged component delivers 18dB gain with a 24dBm P1dB output level at 5V supply operation. The product is currently classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations requiring comparable performance characteristics.

Substiute Parts

AMMC-6345-W50

Broadcom LimitedIn Stock: 1497AMMC-6345-W50 Datasheet

Current PartRFQ

HMC-AUH256

Analog Devices Inc.In Stock: 1200HMC-AUH256 Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

MAAM-011109-DIE

MACOM Technology SolutionsIn Stock: 1117MAAM-011109-DIE Datasheet

MFR RecommendedRFQ

Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the AMMC-6345-W50 are qualified based on the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

• Frequency range overlap with the 20GHz to 45GHz operating band
• 5V supply voltage compatibility
• Surface mount mounting type
• Die or module package format
• P1dB and gain characteristics within acceptable operational margins for VSAT applications

Substitute Parts Identified:

1. HMC-AUH256 (Analog Devices Inc.) – Active product status. Frequency range 17.5GHz ~ 41GHz provides overlap across the critical VSAT band. P1dB of 20dBm and 21dB gain deliver comparable RF performance. Die package requires integration considerations versus the module format of the original part.

2. MAAM-011109-DIE (MACOM Technology Solutions) – Active product status. Ultra-wideband capability (0Hz ~ 50GHz) encompasses the entire VSAT frequency requirement. P1dB of 21dBm and 15.5dB gain provide functional equivalence. Die package format and general-purpose RF classification support broader application flexibility.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

HMC-AUH256 Selection Rationale: HMC-AUH256 maintains active product status with Analog Devices Inc., ensuring long-term availability and technical support. REACH compliance and MSL 1 rating align with the original part's environmental specifications. The frequency range of 17.5GHz to 41GHz covers the critical VSAT operational band with minimal margin reduction at the upper frequency limit. P1dB of 20dBm represents a 4dBm reduction from the original specification, requiring circuit-level gain compensation. The 21dB gain exceeds the original 18dB, providing design flexibility. Die package format necessitates custom integration versus the module-level integration of AMMC-6345-W50.

MAAM-011109-DIE Selection Rationale: MAAM-011109-DIE offers the broadest frequency coverage (0Hz to 50GHz) with active product status from MACOM Technology Solutions. The ultra-wideband capability eliminates frequency-related substitution constraints. P1dB of 21dBm and 15.5dB gain require system-level performance validation against the original 24dBm and 18dB specifications. Supply current of 190mA represents the lowest power consumption among alternatives. Die package format requires equivalent integration methodology to HMC-AUH256.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can HMC-AUH256 directly replace AMMC-6345-W50 in existing VSAT modules?

A: HMC-AUH256 provides electrical substitution within the VSAT frequency band (17.5GHz to 41GHz overlap). However, the die package format differs from the module package of AMMC-6345-W50, requiring circuit redesign and integration validation. P1dB specification reduction (20dBm versus 24dBm) necessitates gain compensation analysis.

Q: What are the frequency coverage differences between the substitute parts?

A: HMC-AUH256 operates 17.5GHz to 41GHz, providing full coverage of the VSAT band with minimal margin at 45GHz. MAAM-011109-DIE operates 0Hz to 50GHz, exceeding the original frequency requirement with extended bandwidth capability suitable for multi-band applications.

Q: How do the power consumption characteristics compare?

A: AMMC-6345-W50 requires 450mA at 5V. HMC-AUH256 requires 295mA, representing 34% reduction. MAAM-011109-DIE requires 190mA, representing 58% reduction. Lower current consumption reduces thermal management requirements in system integration.

Q: Are both substitute parts compliant with the same environmental standards?

A: HMC-AUH256 matches REACH Unaffected and MSL 1 (Unlimited) specifications of the original part. MAAM-011109-DIE environmental compliance data is not provided in the specification set, requiring verification from the manufacturer for applications with specific regulatory requirements.

Q: What package format considerations apply to substitution?

A: AMMC-6345-W50 is supplied as a module package, providing integrated RF functionality. Both HMC-AUH256 and MAAM-011109-DIE are supplied as die packages, requiring custom substrate integration, impedance matching networks, and bias circuitry design. Module-to-die substitution increases design complexity and PCB real estate requirements.