HMC-C079
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amplifiers
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
Features
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -162 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz
Noise Figure: 6 dB
Gain: 11 dB
Psat: +21 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Typical Applications
Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 110mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
The HMC-C079 is ideal for:
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
• Microwave Radio
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• Military & Space
General Description
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C079 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 3 and 8 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifier module provides 11 dB of gain,
6 dB noise figure and up to +21 dBm of output
power with a single supply of +7V. The ultra low
phase noise contribution of -162 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz
offset, 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 = +7V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Vdc Range
Max.
Units
GHz
6.5
7
9
11
dB
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
8
V
0.01
dB/ °C
Noise Figure
6
dB
Input Return Loss
18
dB
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
11
20
dB
14
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
21
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
25
dBm
-148
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz, Psat, 6 GHz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz
-162
dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz
-168
dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Quiescent)
110
Supply Current (Under RF Drive)
1-1
Typ.
3-8
150
mA
250
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-C079
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
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Gain vs. Temperature
Broadband, Gain & Return Loss
15
Amplifiers
15
10
13
0
S21
S11
S22
-5
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
5
-10
11
9
-15
-20
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
7
-25
-30
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
-5
-5
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
ISOLATION (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
0
-15
-20
-25
-30
7
8
9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-35
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-20
10
-25
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
ISOLATION (dB)
6
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-10
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
-30
-35
-40
6
4
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
2
-45
-50
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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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HMC-C079
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Output P1dB vs. Temperature
Output Psat vs. Temperature
25
25
20
20
P1dB (dB)
P1dB (dB)
amplifiers
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
15
10
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
5
15
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
10
5
0
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 3.5 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
-100
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
30
25
IP3 (dB)
4
20
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
15
-110
-120
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
10
-180
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
2
-100
-110
-110
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
4
10
5
-120
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
1-3
10
-170
-180
10
3
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 3.5 GHz
-100
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 3.5 GHz
-120
10
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
OFFSET 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-C079
v00.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
-100
-100
-110
-110
-120
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-170
-180
-180
10
-120
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
2
-100
-110
-110
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-100
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-120
4
10
5
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
10
2
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-110
-110
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-100
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
3
10
4
10
5
10
5
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 7 GHz
-100
-120
10
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 7 GHz
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
10
-170
-180
-140
-150
-160
-170
-120
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-130
-140
-150
-160
-170
-180
10
3
Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 7 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 5.12 GHz
-120
10
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
1
Amplifiers
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 5.12 GHz
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 5.12 GHz
-180
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
2
10
3
10
4
OFFSET 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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HMC-C079
v00.0110
amplifiers
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (V)
+8V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
+15 dBm
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
1.2W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
3
Vdc
Power supply voltage for the amplifier.
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-C079
v00.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
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Amplifiers
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Package Type
C-16
Package Weight
107 gms [1]
[1] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±.02
4.2 .XXX = ±.010
5. MARK LOT NUMBER ON 0.080 X 0.250 LABEL
WHERE SHOWN, WITH 0.030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT.
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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