HMC392ALC4
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
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GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC392ALC4 is ideal for:
Gain: 17 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios
Noise Figure: 1.8 dB
• VSAT
Single Supply Voltage: +2V to +5V
No External Matching Components Required
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW, ECM,
C3 I
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
• Space
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise
Amplifier which operates between 3.5 and 8.0
GHz. Housed in a leadless 4x4 mm SMT package,
this amplifier provides 17 dB of gain, 1.8 dB noise
figure and 34.5 dBm IP3 from a +5V supply voltage.
HMC392ALC4 functions well as a low noise front end
or as a driver amplifier. The RF Input and Output pins
are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease
of use. The HMC392ALC4 allows the use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques and is suitable
for high reliability military, industrial and space
applications.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= +5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
14.5
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Max.
dB
0.01
13
Output Return Loss
16
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
Units
GHz
17
0.006
Input Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Typ.
3.5 - 8.0
dB/ °C
dB
15
dB
19
dBm
20
dBm
34.5
dBm
1.8
3
dB
Supply Current (Idd)
35
61
75
mA
Supply Voltage (Vdd)
2
5
5.5
V
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Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ Vdd = 5V
Broadband Gain vs. Supply Voltage
20
15
17
5
S21
S11
0
S22
16
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
10
-5
-10
15
14
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
13
-15
12
-20
11
-25
-30
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
8
9
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
@ Vdd = 5V
19
0
18
+25C
+85C
-40C
-4
RETURN LOSS (dB)
17
GAIN (dB)
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
16
15
+25C
+85C
-40C
14
13
-8
-12
-16
12
11
-20
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage
6
7
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
@ Vdd = 5V
0
0
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
-4
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
+25C
+85C
-4
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-8
-12
-16
-40C
-8
-12
-16
-20
-20
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
9
2
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
Output Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage
4
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
+25C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
-4
-8
-12
-16
-20
+85C
3
-40C
2
1
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
9
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
7
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
@ Vdd = 5V
0
4
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
3
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
ISOLATION (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
-10
2
-20
-30
+25C
+85C
-40
-40C
1
-50
-60
0
3
4
5
6
7
2
8
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Supply Voltage
P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
0
22
-10
20
-20
18
P1dB (dBm)
ISOLATION (dB)
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0
-30
-40
16
14
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
-50
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
+25C
+85C
-40C
12
-60
10
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
9
3
4
5
6
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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P1dB vs. Supply Voltage
Psat vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
22
22
20
20
14
19
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
16
12
10
8
6
18
17
+25C
16
+85C
4
-40C
15
2
0
14
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
6
7
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3.5V
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
Psat vs. Supply Voltage
40
22
20
18
35
14
OIP3 (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
16
12
10
8
6
30
+25C
+85C
-40C
25
4
2
0
20
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
4.0V
4.5V
7
8
5.0V
5.5V
Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage
Idd vs. Supply Voltage
40
70
35
65
60
30
55
25
IDD (mA)
OIP3 (dBm)
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
15
50
45
40
35
10
2.0V
2.5V
3.0V
3.5V
5
4.0V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
30
25
0
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
20
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
VDD (V)
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Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
70
35
65
30
60
25
55
Idd
20
50
15
45
10
40
Pout
Gain
PAE
5
35
30
0
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
INPUT POWER (dBm)
4
6
8
Idd (mA)
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40
Gain (dB), Noise Figure (dB), P1dB (dBm)
Gain, Noise Figure & Power
vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz
Power Compression @ 5.5GHz, Vdd = 5V
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
Gain
8
Noise Figure
P1dB
6
4
2
0
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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HMC392ALC4
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
+7 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (V)
Idd (mA)
+20 dBm
+2.0
54
175 °C
+2.5
55
+3.0
56
+3.5
57
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 6.5 mW/°C above 85 °C)
0.66 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
135.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Rating
Class 1B - Passed
500V
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.
+4.0
58
+4.5
60
+5.0
61
+5.5
62
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier with [LCC]
(E-24-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
4.13
4.00 SQ
3.87
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.36
0.30
0.24
PIN 1
(0.32 × 0.32)
19
24
1
18
0.50
BSC
EXPOSED
PAD
2.50 SQ
13
6
12
1.02 MAX
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW
3.10 BSC
7
2.50 REF
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
04-03-2015-A
PKG-000000
SEATING
PLANE
Package Information
Pin Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
Package Marking[2]
HMC392ALC4
Alumina, White
Gold over Nickel
MSL 3 [1]
H392A
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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Pin Number
Function
Description
1, 5 - 14,
18 - 20, 22 - 24
N/C
No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
2, 4, 15, 17
GND
Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must
also be connected to RF/DC ground.
3
RFIN
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
16
RFOUT
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
21
Vdd
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 µF are required.
Interface Schematic
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THEORY OF OPERATIONS
The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier consisting of two stages in a cascode configuration with
integrated RF chokes for the upper drain. The RFIN and RFOUT ports are DC blocked. Complete DC biasing is
achieved through the use of a single supply. A simplified schematic view of the architecture is shown in Figure 3.
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Unless otherwise noted, all measurements and data shown on this datasheet were taken using the Typical
Application Circuit as configured on the evaluation board. Capacitive bypassing is recommended for VDD,
as shown in figure 4. The bias condition shown in the specifications section is the operating point recommended to optimize the overall performance. Operation using other bias conditions may provide performance that differs from what is shown in this datasheet. To avoid damage on the device, it is recommended
that the RF signal be applied after the part has been DC biased and removed before the DC bias has been
turned off.
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Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC392ALC4 [1]
Item
Description
J1, J2
PCB mount SMA RF connectors, Johnson
142-0701-851
J3 - J4
DC Pin
C1
100 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, C0G, 0402
Pkg..
C2
1,000 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, X7R, 0603
Pkg..
C3
2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum, 25V, 3216 Pkg
U1
HMC392ALC4 Amplifier
PCB [2]
117858 Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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 Analog Devices upon request.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
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