HMC963LC4
v02.0614
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 26.5 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
This HMC963LC4 is ideal for:
Low Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios
High Gain: 22 dB
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
P1dB Output Power: 10 dBm
• Military & Space
Single Supply Voltage: +3.5V @ 45mA
• Test Instrumentation
Output IP3: +18 dBm
50 Ohm matched Input/Output
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16mm²
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC963LC4 is a self-biased GaAs MMIC Low
Noise Amplifier housed in a leadless 4x4 mm ceramic
surface mount package. The amplifier operates
between 6 and 26.5 GHz, providing 20 dB of small
signal gain, 2.5 dB noise figure, and output IP3 of
+18 dBm, while requiring only 45 mA from a +3.5 V
supply. The P1dB output power of +10 dBm enables
the LNA to function as a LO driver for balanced, I/Q
or image reject mixers. The HMC963LC4 also features I/Os that are DC blocked and internally matched to 50 Ohms, making it ideal for high capacity
microwave radios and VSAT applications.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +3.5V, Idd = 45 mA
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Typ.
Max.
6 - 26.5
GHz
22
dB
Gain Variation over Temperature
0.03
dB / °C
Noise Figure [1]
2.5
Input Return Loss
10
Output Return Loss
10
dB
10
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
12
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
18
dBm
Supply Current (Idd)
(Vdd = 3.5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open)
45
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
16.5
Units
7
3.5
dB
dB
65
mA
[1] Board loss subtracted out.
1
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HMC963LC4
v02.0614
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 26.5 GHz
Gain vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
26
10
S21
S11
S22
0
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
20
22
18
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
14
-20
10
-30
4
6
8
10
12 14 16
18
20 22 24
26 28
6
30
8
10
12
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-2
-2
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
+25C
+85C
-40C
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
18
20
22
24
26
28
+25C
+85C
-40C
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-16
-18
-18
-20
-20
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
22
24
26
28
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1]
30
6
+25C
+85C
-40C
5
25
4
IP3 (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
16
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-4
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
30
30
3
20
15
2
+25C
+85C
-40C
10
1
5
0
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
26
28
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Board loss subtracted out.
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
For price, 2delivery,
and to
placeChelmsford,
orders: Analog MA
Devices,
Inc.,
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delivery
and
to place
orders:
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Corporation,
Elizabeth
Drive,
01824
responsibility
is assumed
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Devices
for its use,
nor for anyHittite
infringements
of patents or other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are
the property of their
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AMPLIFIER, 6 - 26.5 GHz
Psat vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature
17
+25C
+85C
-40C
+25C
+85C
-40C
15
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
13
11
9
7
13
11
9
5
7
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
6
8
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
24
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
-10
-20
+25C
+85C
-40C
-30
-40
-50
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
20
16
12
8
4
28
Pout
Gain
PAE
0
-4
-18
-70
-15
Power Compression @ 16 GHz
-9
-6
-3
0
Power Compression @ 24 GHz
24
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
24
20
16
12
8
4
Pout
Gain
PAE
0
-4
-18
-12
INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
14
Power Compression @ 8 GHz
0
-60
-15
-12
-9
-6
INPUT POWER (dBm)
3
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
ISOLATION (dB)
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
15
-3
0
20
16
12
8
4
Pout
Gain
PAE
0
-4
-18
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
For price, 2delivery,
and to
placeChelmsford,
orders: Analog MA
Devices,
Inc.,
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and
to place
orders:
Microwave
Corporation,
Elizabeth
Drive,
01824
responsibility
is assumed
by Analog
Devices
for its use,
nor for anyHittite
infringements
of patents or other
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone:
Order781-329-4700
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are
the property of their
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HMC963LC4
v02.0614
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 26.5 GHz
64
60
Idd (mA)
56
52
48
44
40
-18
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
Drain Bias Voltage
+4V
RF Input Power
0 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 8 mW/°C above 85 °C)
0.52 W
Thermal Resistance
(Channel to ground paddle)
125 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
Class 0