HMC-C050
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
amplifiers
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Features
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -160 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
Noise Figure: 5 dB
Gain: 13.5 dB
Output IP3: +22.5 dBm
Typical Applications
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
The HMC-C050 is ideal for:
Single Supply Voltage: +5V
• Microwave Radio
Hermetically Sealed Module
• Military & Space
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
• Test Instrumentation
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• VSAT
General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C050 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 2 and 18 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifier module provides 13.5 dB of gain,
5 dB noise figure and up to +22.5 dBm of OIP3
with a single supply of +5V. The ultra low phase
noise contribution of -160 dBc/Hz, enables superior
modulation accuracy within transceiver architectures.
The wideband distributed amplifier I/O’s are internally matched to 50 Ohms and DC blocked for robust
performance. The module features removable SMA
connectors which can be detached to allow direct
connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar
circuit.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +5V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Max.
Min.
8 - 12.5
10.5
13.5
9.5
Typ.
Max.
Units
2 - 18
GHz
12.5
dB
Gain Flatness
±1.2
±2.2
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.021
0.027
dB/ °C
Noise Figure
4.5
6.5
dB
Input Return Loss
18
16
dB
Output Return Loss
17
15
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
13
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
18.5
16
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
22.5
20
dBm
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz
-140
-150
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz
-150
-150
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz
-160
-150
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 1 MHz
-165
Supply Current
1-1
Typ.
13
15
80
8
-160
104
80
dBc/Hz
104
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 Online 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.
HMC-C050
v01.0711
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
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Gain vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Amplifiers
20
20
15
S21
S11
S22
0
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
10
-10
10
-20
+25C
+85C
-55C
5
-30
0
-40
0
4
8
12
16
1
20
3
5
7
11
13
15
17
19
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
+25C
+85C
-55C
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-30
-40
+25C
+85C
-55C
-10
-20
-30
-40
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
1
3
5
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
9
11
13
15
17
19
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
15
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
5
0
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online 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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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
25
20
Psat (dBm)
15
P1dB (dBm)
amplifiers
20
10
+25C
+85C
-55C
5
15
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
5
0
0
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
1
19
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Phase Noise at Pout = 0 dBm @ 2 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
0
30
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-20
IP3 (dBm)
25
20
+25C
+85C
-55C
15
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-180
2
10
10
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
3
10
6
10
Phase Noise at Pout = 0 dBm @ 18 GHz
0
0
-20
-20
-40
-40
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Phase Noise at Pout = 0 dBm @ 12 GHz
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
1-3
5
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-180
2
10
4
10
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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 Online 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.
HMC-C050
v01.0711
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DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
-40
-40
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
Amplifiers
0
-20
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
0
-20
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-160
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
-180
2
10
6
10
3
10
0
-20
-40
-40
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
0
-20
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
10
6
5
10
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-160
3
10
4
10
5
10
-180
2
10
6
10
3
10
4
10
10
6
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Phase Noise at P1dB @ 12 GHz
Phase Noise at P1dB @ 18 GHz
0
0
-20
-20
-40
-40
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
5
10
Phase Noise at P1dB @ 2 GHz
Phase Noise at Psat @ 18 GHz
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
-180
2
10
4
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
2
10
1
Phase Noise at Psat @ 12 GHz
Phase Noise at Psat @ 2 GHz
-60
-80
-100
-120
-140
-160
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
6
10
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online 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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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc)
+7V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
+15 dBm
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
0.65W
Channel Temperature
175 °C
Thermal Resistance
91.5 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
Pin Descriptions
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Pin Number
Function
Description
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2
Vdc
Power supply voltage for the amplifier.
3
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
4
GND
Power supply ground.
Interface Schematic
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 Online 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.
HMC-C050
v01.0711
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
J3 +V BIAS SUPPLY
0.03 [0.76] DIA PIN X 0.12 LG.
0.64 [16.26]
0.29 [7.38]
0.43 [10.87]
0.18 [4.57]
0.22 [5.54]
GROUND
0.11 [2.79]
J3
2X 0.35 [8.89]
0.59 [14.99]
J1
0.70 [17.78]
J2
#0-80 HARDWARE THRU
.074 [1.88] DIA THRU
(REMOVE HARDWARE TO
MOUNT ASSEMBLY)
Amplifiers
1
Outline Drawing
2X
0.38 [9.58]
0.42 [10.62]
1.39 [35.31]
2X FIELD REPLACEABLE
SMA CONNECTORS.
FEMALE
LOT NO.
SEE NOTE 7.0
2X 0.06
[1.52]
0.57
[14.48]
0.64
[16.26]
REF
2X 0.073
[1.85]
0.094
[2.39]
2X 0.075
• • •• • •• • • •• •• • • • • • • • • • •[1.90]
•••
X 0.05 LG
0.36
[9.14]
2X 0.18
[4.57]
CHAMFER INDICATES
ORIENTATION
2X R0.04
[R0.93]
VIEW WITH SMA CONNECTORS AND BRACKET
REMOVED.
2X
0.04
[1.02]
0.18
[4.57]
Package Information
Package Type
C-1
Package Weight [1]
10.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602-5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
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: 978-250-3343
Fax:
978-250-3373
Phone: 781-329-4700
• Order
online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Order Online 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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