HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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Typical Applications
Features
This amplifier is ideal for high linearity applications:
Output IP3: +42 dBm
• Multi-Carrier Systems
Gain: 13 dB
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
56% PAE @ +28 dBm Pout
• CDMA & WCDMA
+19 dBm W-CDMA Channel Power @ -45 dBc ACP
• PHS
3x3 mm QFN SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC455LP3 & HMC455LP3E are high output
IP3 GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor
(HBT) ½ watt MMIC amplifiers operating between 1.7
and 2.5 GHz. Utilizing a minimum number of external
components the amplifier provides 13 dB of gain and
+28 dBm of saturated power at 56% PAE from a single
+5 Vdc supply voltage. The high output IP3 of +42
dBm coupled with the low VSWR of 1.4:1 make the
HMC455LP3 & HMC455LP3E ideal driver amplifiers for
PCS/3G wireless infrastructures. A low cost, leadless
3x3 mm QFN surface mount package (LP3) houses
the linear amplifier. The LP3 provides an exposed
base for excellent RF and thermal performance.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vs= +5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Typ.
Max.
Min.
1.7 - 1.9
11.5
Gain Variation Over Temperature
13.5
0.012
Typ.
Max.
Min.
1.9 - 2.2
10.5
0.02
13
0.012
Typ.
Max.
2.2 - 2.5
9
0.02
GHz
11.5
0.012
Units
dB
0.02
dB / °C
Input Return Loss
13
15
10
Output Return Loss
10
18
15
dB
23
26
dBm
27
dBm
37
40
dBm
Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)
24
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Icq)
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InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
27
24.5
27.5
39
42
28.5
37
40
28
dB
7
6
6
dB
150
150
150
mA
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
Gain vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
20
15
10
17
0
-5
-10
14
-15
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
-20
5
1.5
-25
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
1.6
1.7
1.8
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-15
-20
-25
1.5
11
11
-10
-15
-20
-25
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
-30
1.5
2.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
30
30
29
28
28
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
S21
S11
S22
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
5
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
27
26
25
+25C
24
+85C
-40C
23
26
+25C
+85C
-40C
24
22
22
21
20
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Data shown is tuned for 1.85 - 2.2 GHz, contact HMC
Applications for recommended 1.7 - 1.85 GHz & 2.2 - 2.5 GHz tuning circuits.
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
44
10
9
42
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
11
IP3 (dBm)
40
38
36
+25C
+85C
34
-40C
7
6
5
4
+25C
3
+85C
2
-40C
32
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
0
1.7
2.5
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
60
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
2.1
Power Compression @ 2.15 GHz
60
50
Pout
Gain
PAE
40
30
20
10
0
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
50
40
30
20
10
0
-10
20
Pout
Gain
PAE
-5
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-40C
-15
-20
-25
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
+25C
+85C
-10
10
15
20
Gain, Power & IP3 vs.
Supply Voltage @ 1.95 GHz
0
-5
5
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
-30
1.5
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Power Compression @ 1.95 GHz
ISOLATION (dB)
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
1
30
1.7
44
40
36
32
28
24
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
20
16
12
8
4.5
4.7
5
5.2
5.5
Vs (V)
Data shown is tuned for 1.85 - 2.2 GHz, contact HMC
Applications for recommended 1.7 - 1.85 GHz & 2.2 - 2.5 GHz tuning circuits.
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For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 1.96 GHz
CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward
ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 2.14 GHz
W-CDMA, 64 DPCH
-40
-30
-35
CDMA2000 Rev. 8
Frequency: 1.96 GHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, SR1, 9 Channels
-50
WCDMA
Frequency : 2.14 GHz
Integration BW: 3.84 MHz
64 DPCH
-40
4.5V
ACPR (dBc)
ACPR (dBc)
-45
5V
5.5V
-55
-45
4.5V
5V
5.5V
-50
11
-55
-60
Source ACPR
-65
-65
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
5
Channel Output Power (dBm)
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
Channel Output Power (dBm)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc)
+6.0 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs = +5Vdc)
+25 dBm
Junction Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 16 mW/°C above 85 °C)
1.04 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
63 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Application Circuit
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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Source ACPR
Recommended Component Values
TL1
TL2
TL3
TL4
L1
8.2 nH
50 Ohm
50 Ohm
50 Ohm
50 Ohm
C1
2.2 µF
Physical Length
0.33”
0.18”
0.13”
0.04”
C2, C3
3.0 pF
Electrical Length
34°
19°
13.5°
4°
C4
0.9 pF
C5
100 pF
Impedance
PCB Material: 10 mil Rogers 4350, Er = 3.48
Data shown is tuned for 1.85 - 2.2 GHz, contact HMC
Applications for recommended 1.7 - 1.85 GHz & 2.2 - 2.5 GHz tuning circuits.
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
Outline Drawing
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC455LP3
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
HMC455LP3E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
Package Marking [3]
[1]
455
XXXX
[2]
455
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
1, 2, 4 - 9,
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N/C
This pin may be connected to RF ground.
3
RFIN
This pin is AC coupled.
An off chip series matching capacitor is required.
10
RFOUT
RF output and DC Bias for the output stage.
GND
Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Interface Schematic
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delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HMC455LP3 / 455LP3E
v02.0605
InGaP HBT ½ Watt High IP3
AMPLIFIER, 1.7 - 2.5 GHz
Evaluation PCB
J3
Pin Number
Description
1, 2, 3
GND
4, 5, 6
Vs
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 106058 [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J2
PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3
2 mm DC Header
C1
2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
C2, C3
3.0 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4
0.9 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C5
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
L1
8.2 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
U1
HMC455LP3 / HMC455LP3E
Power Amplifier
PCB [2]
106492 Evaluation PCB, 10 mils
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that
shown. A sufficient number of VIA holes should be
used to connect the top and bottom ground planes.
The evaluation board should be mounted to an
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
11
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evalution PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350, Er = 3.48
Data shown is tuned for 1.85 - 2.2 GHz, contact HMC
Applications for recommended 1.7 - 1.85 GHz & 2.2 - 2.5 GHz tuning circuits.
For price,
delivery,
and to placeCorporation:
orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact
Hittite
Microwave
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone:
978-250-3343
978-250-3373
781-329-4700Fax:
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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