HMC463LH250
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC463LH250 is ideal for:
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
• Telecom Infrastructure
Hermetic SMT Package
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
Gain: 14 dB
• Military EW, ECM & C I
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB @ Mid-Band
• Test Instrumentation
P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm @ Mid-Band
• Fiber Optics
Supply Voltage: +5V @ 60mA
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Screening to MIL-PRF-38535 (Class B or S) Available
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC463LH250 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low
Noise AGC Distributed Amplifier packaged in a
hermetic surface mount package which operates
between 2 and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 13
dB of gain, 3 dB noise figure and 18 dBm of output
power at 1 dB gain compression while requiring only
60 mA from a +5V supply. An optional gate bias
(Vgg2) is provided to allow Adjustable Gain Control
(AGC) of 8 dB typical. Gain flatness is excellent at
±0.5 dB from 2 - 14 GHz making the HMC463LH250
ideal for EW, ECM RADAR, test equipment and
High-Reliability applications. The HMC463LH250
LNA I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are
internally DC blocked.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= 5V, Vgg2= Open, Idd= 60 mA*
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Typ.
Max.
Min.
2.0 - 6.0
11.5
±0.25
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.010
Max.
Min.
6.0 - 16.0
14.5
Gain Flatness
Typ.
9
12
8
±0.5
0.010
16.0 - 20.0
GHz
11
dB
±0.9
dB
0.010
15
15
9
dB
Output Return Loss
11
15
7
dB
13
dBm
19
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
29
27
24
dBm
Supply Current
(Idd) (Vdd= 5V, Vgg1= -0.9V Typ.)
60
60
10
dB
20.5
80
18
5.5
21.5
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
13
4
dB/ °C
Input Return Loss
19
4.5
Units
3.5
16
2.5
Max.
Noise Figure
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
5.5
Typ.
80
60
80
mA
* Adjust Vgg1 between -2 to -0V to achieve Idd= 60 mA typical.
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Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC463LH250
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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
20
15
18
10
16
5
14
S21
S11
S22
0
-5
-10
12
10
8
-15
6
-20
4
-25
2
+25C
+85C
-40C
0
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
22
2
4
6
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
-5
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-20
-10
-15
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Gain vs. Temperature
20
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain & Return Loss
-20
-25
-30
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0
2
4
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
18
20
22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
0
10
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
9
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
-30
-40
+25C
+85C
-40C
7
6
5
4
3
2
-50
1
0
-60
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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26
22
22
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature
26
18
14
+25C
+85C
-40C
10
18
+25C
+85C
-40C
14
10
6
6
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
2
4
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
30
28
IP3 (dBm)
26
24
22
+25C
+85C
-40C
16
14
16
18
20
22
24
4.5
22
4
20
3.5
18
3
16
2.5
14
2
12
1.5
10
1
GAIN
P1dB
Psat
8
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0.5
NF
0
4.5
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5.5
Vdd (V)
Gain, P1dB & Output IP3
vs. Control Voltage @ 10 GHz
Noise Figure & Supply Current
vs. Control Voltage @ 10 GHz
32
80
6
70
5
60
4
50
3
40
2
28
24
Idd (mA)
20
16
12
8
GAIN
P1dB
IP3
4
1
30
0
-4
-1.2
Idd
Noise Figure
0
20
-1
-0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2
0
Vgg2 (V)
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
-1.4 -1.2
-1
-0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2
0
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
1
Vgg2 (V)
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NOISE FIGURE (dB)
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
14
6
2
3
12
Gain, Power & Noise Figure
vs. Supply Voltage @ 10 GHz, Fixed Vgg1
32
18
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
20
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
P1dB vs. Temperature
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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
GAIN (dB)
18
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
+9 V
14
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1)
-2 to 0 Vdc
10
Gate Bias Current (Igg1)
2.5 mA
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg2)(AGC)
(Vdd -9)
Vdc to +2 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 V)
+18 dBm
Channel Temperature
175 °C
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 0B - Passed
150V
6
2
-2
-6
Vgg2=-1.3 V
Vgg2=-1.2 V
Vgg2=-1.1 V
Vgg2=-1.0 V
Vgg2=-0.9 V
-10
Vgg2=-0.8 V
Vgg2=-0.6 V
Vgg2=-0.4 V
Vgg2=-0.2 V
Vgg2=0 V
-14
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Vdd (V)
Idd (mA)
+4.5
58
+5.0
60
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
+5.5
(E-12-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
Outline Drawing
6.48
6.35 SQ
6.22
PIN 1
INDICATOR
2.54 BSC
1.90
BSC
10
1.27
BSC
62
PIN 1
INDICATOR
12
1
9
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Gain @ Several Control Voltages
0.41
BSC
EXPOSED
PAD
3
7
6
R 0.15
PKG-000000
1.27 MAX
SIDE VIEW
SEATING
PLANE
1.27
BSC
4
0.97
BSC
BOTTOM VIEW
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
12-19-2016-A
TOP VIEW
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-12-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
HMC463LH250
Ceramic & Kovar
Au
MSL Rating
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking [2]
H463
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 250 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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HMC463LH250
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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Pin Descriptions
5
Pin Number
Function
Description
1, 2, 4, 5,
7, 8, 10
GND
Ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground.
3
RFIN
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6
Vgg1
Gate control for amplifier. Adjust to achieve Idd= 60 mA.
9
RFOUT
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
11
Vdd
Power supply voltage for the amplifier.
External bypass capacitors are required
12
Vgg2
Optional gate control if AGC is required.
Leave Vgg2 open circuited if AGC is not required.
Interface Schematic
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
HMC463LH250
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GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 111709
Item
Description
J1 - J2
SRI K Connector
J3 - J4
2 mm Molex Header
C1 - C3
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6
1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9
4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1
HMC463LH250
PCB [2]
111707 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
[1]
The circuit board used in the application should use
RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
leads and package bottom 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.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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