HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC788LP2E is ideal for:
P1dB Output Power: +20 dBm
• Cellular/3G & LTE/WiMAX/4G
Output IP3: +30 dBm
• LO Driver Applications
Gain: 14 dB
• Microwave Radio
50 Ohm I/O’s
• Test & Measurement Equipment
6 Lead 2x2 mm DFN SMT Package: 4 mm2
• UWB Communications
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC788LP2E is a GaAs pHEMT Gain Block
MMIC SMT DC to 10 GHz amplifier. This 2x2 mm
DFN packaged amplifier can be used as either a
cascadable 50 Ohm gain stage or to drive the LO port
of many of HIttite’s single and double-balanced mixers
with up to +20 dBm output power. The HMC788LP2E
offers 14 dB of gain and an output IP3 of +30 dBm
while requiring only 76 mA from a +5V supply. The
Darlington feedback pair exhibits reduced sensitivity
to normal process variations and yields excellent gain
stability over temperature while requiring a minimal
number of external bias components.
Electrical Specifications, Vcc = 5V, TA = +25° C
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
12
9
14
12
Max.
Units
dB
dB
Gain
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
Gain Variation Over Temperature
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
0.012
0.025
dB/ °C
dB/ °C
Return Loss Input
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
16
9
dB
dB
Return Loss Output
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
9
15
dB
dB
Reverse Isolation
DC - 10.0 GHz
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Icq)
25
dB
20
18
dBm
dBm
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
30
27
dBm
dBm
DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
7
9
dB
76
mA
18
15
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
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HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
Gain vs. Temperature
15
10
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
20
0
10
-10
-20
5
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0
2
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S21
S11
+25 C
S22
8
10
12
0
-5
-5
-10
-15
-20
+85 C
-40 C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-10
-15
-20
-25
-25
-30
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
12
2
4
+25 C
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
20
-15
15
-20
-25
+85 C
-40 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-10
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
20
30
10
5
0
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
0
2
4
+25 C
+85 C
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
25
20
20
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature
25
15
15
10
10
5
5
0
2
4
6
8
10
0
12
2
4
+25 C
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
Power Compression @ 1 GHz
8
10
12
+85 C
-40 C
Power Compression @ 10 GHz
30
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
60
50
40
30
20
10
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
-10
-5
0
5
-10
10
-5
Pout
0
5
10
INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Gain
Pout
PAE
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1]
Gain
PAE
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 1 GHz
35
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
40
30
IP3 (dBm)
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
P1dB vs. Temperature
25
20
15
30
20
10
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
+25 C
+85 C
4.5
5
5.5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40 C
Gain
P1dB
IP3
[1] +5 dBm / Tone Output Power
3
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HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc)
+7V
Vcc (V)
Icq (mA)
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs = +5V)
+15 dBm
4.5
64
Junction Temperature
150 °C
5.0
76
5.5
88
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 10.4 mW/°C above 85 °C)
0.68 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
96 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
Typical Supply Current
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
HMC788LP2E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
[2]
Package Marking [1]
788
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
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HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Pin Descriptions
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
Pin Number
5
Function
Description
1, 4, 6
N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
2
RFIN
This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
5
RFOUT
RF output and DC Bias for the output stage.
3
GND
This pin and exposed ground paddle must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
Interface Schematic
Application Circuit
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HMC788LP2E
v03.0913
pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 129550
Item
Description
J1 - J2
PC Mount SMA Connector
J5, J6
DC Pin
C1, C2
0.01 µF Capacitor, 0502 Pkg.
C3
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4
2.2 µF Case A Pkg.
R1
0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
L1
Inductor, Conical 6.35 µH
U1
HMC788LP2E
PCB [2]
129549 Evaluation PCB
[1]
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
Evaluation PCB
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 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.
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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