HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Features
Noise figure: 0.9 dB output ip3: +33 dBm Gain: 16 dB failsafe operation: Bypass is enabled when lNA is unpowered single supply: +3V or +5V 16 lead 3x3mm QfN package: 9 mm 2
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Typical Applications
The HmC668lp3(e) is ideal for: • Cellular/3G and lTe/wimAX/4G • BTs & infrastructure • repeaters and femtocells • Tower mounted Amplifiers • Test & measurement equipment
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HmC668lp3(e) is a versatile, high dynamic range GaAs mmiC low Noise Amplifier that integrates a low loss lNA bypass mode on the iC. The amplifier is ideal for receivers and lNA modules operating between 0.7 and 1.2 GHz and provides 0.9 dB noise figure, 16 dB of gain and +33 dBm ip3 from a single supply of +5V @ 57mA. input and output return losses are excellent and no external matching components are required. A single control line is used to switch between lNA mode and a low loss bypass mode. The failsafe topology enables the lNA bypass path, when no DC power is available. The HmC668lp3(e) offers improved noise figure versus the previously released HmC373lp3(e).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Rbias = 0 Ohm
lNA mode parameter min. frequency range Gain Gain Variation over Temperature Noise figure input return loss output return loss reverse isolation power for 1dB Compression (p1dB)[1] Third order intercept (ip3)[2] supply Current (idd) switching speed (90% -10%) lNA mode to Bypass mode Bypass mode to lNA mode 200 85 85 ns ns 12 Vdd = +3V Typ. 0.7 - 1.2 15 0.03 0.85 12 13 22 13 27 32 40 1.1 13 max. min. Vdd = +5V Typ. 0.7 - 1.2 16 0.016 0.9 13 14 23 13 33 57 70 1.1 12 13 22 26 0.05 12 13 24 26 -2.5 max. Bypass mode min. Typ. 0.7 - 1.2 -1.5 0.0008 -2.5 max. failsafe mode min. Typ. 0.7 - 1.2 -1.5 0.0008 max. GHz dB dB / °C dB dB dB dB dBm dBm mA Units
[1] p1dB for lNA mode is referenced to rfoUT while p1dB for Bypass and failsafe modes are referenced to rfiN. [2] ip3 for lNA mode is referenced to rfoUT while ip3 for Bypass and failsafe modes are referenced to rfiN.
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F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
LNA - Gain vs. Temperature [1]
22 20 18
+25C +85C -40C
LNA - Broadband Gain & Return Loss
25 20 15 RESPONSE (dB) 10
Vdd=5V Vdd=3V S22 S21
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IP3 (dBm)
0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 0.2 0.4 0.6
GAIN (dB) 1.8 2
5
16 14 12
S11
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.6
10 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
LNA - Gain vs. Temperature [2]
22 20 18 GAIN (dB) 16 14 12 10 0.6
+25C +85C -40C
LNA - Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
0
+25C +85C -40C
-5 RETURN LOSS (dB)
Output Return Loss
-10
-15 Input Return Loss -20
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
-25 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA - Noise Figure vs. Temperature [3]
2 1.7 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 1.4 1.1 0.8 0.5
-40C Vdd=5V Vdd=3V +85C
LNA - Output IP3 vs. Temperature, Output Power @ 0 dBm
48 43 38 IP3 (dBm) 33
Vdd=3V Vdd=5V
42 37 32 27 22
+25C +85C -40C
+25C
28 23 18 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.2 1.3 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 Frequency (GHz)
17 12 1.3
0.2
[1] Vdd = 5V
[2] Vdd = 3V
[3] measurement reference plane shown on evaluation pCB drawing.
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
LNA - Output P1dB vs. Temperature [2]
20 18 16 P1dB (dBm) 14 12 10 8 6
+25C +85C -40C
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LNA - Output P1dB vs. Temperature [1]
20 18 16 P1dB (dBm) 14 12 10 8 6 4 0.6 0.7 0.8
+25C +85C -40C
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
4 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
LNA - Gain, P1dB, Output IP3 vs. Current [1] @ 900 MHz
18 Gain 46
LNA - Gain, P1dB, Output IP3 vs. Current [2] @ 900 MHz
16 Gain GAIN (dB) , P1dB (dBm) 42 14 36 40
GAIN (dB) , P1dB (dBm)
16
14 P1dB 12
38
12 P1dB 10
32
IP3 (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
34
28
10 IP3 8 35 40 45 Idd (mA) 50 55
30
8 IP3
24
26 60
6 15 20 25 Idd (mA) 30
20 35
LNA - Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1]
-10 -15 ISOLATION (dB) -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 0.6
+25C +85C -40C
LNA - Output P1dB, Gain & Noise Figure [3] vs. Vdd @ 900 MHz
20 1.1
GAIN (dB) & P1dB (dBm)
18
P1dB Gain
1 NOISE FIGURE (dB)
16
0.9
14
0.8
12
NF
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
10 3 3.5 4 Voltage Supply (V) 4.5 5
0.6
[1] Vdd = 5V
[2] Vdd = 3V
[3] measurement reference plane shown on evaluation pCB drawing.
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F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Bypass Mode Input IP3 vs. Output Power @ 900 MHz
40
+25C +85C -40C
Bypass Mode Broadband Gain & Return Loss
0 -2 -4 RESPONSE (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.6 1.8 2
S21 S11 S22
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35
IP3 (dBm)
30
25
20
15 -10
-5
0
5 Pout (dBm)
10
15
Bypass Mode - Input IP3 vs. Temperature, Output Power @ 5 dBm
36
+25C +85C -40C
Bypass Mode Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
0
32
-1
24
GAIN (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
28
-2
-3
+25C +85C -40C
20
-4
16 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
-5 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bypass Mode Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Bypass Mode Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C +85C -40C
-5
-10
-10
-15
+25C +85C -40C
-15
-20
-20 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
-25 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Failsafe Mode Input IP3 vs. Output Power @ 900 MHz
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+25C +85C -40C
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Failsafe Mode Broadband Gain & Return Loss
0 -2 -4 RESPONSE (dB) -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.6 1.8 2
S21 S11 S22
35
IP3 (dBm)
30
25
20
15 -10
-5
0
5 Pout (dBm)
10
15
Failsafe Mode - Input IP3 vs. Temperature, Output Power @ 5 dBm
36
+25C +85C -40C
Failsafe Mode Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
0
32
-1
GAIN (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
28
-2
+25C +85C -40C
24
-3
20
-4
16 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
-5 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
Failsafe Mode Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Failsafe Mode Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C +85C -40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C +85C -40C
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
-25 0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz)
1.2
1.3
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F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
rbias Ω 0 15 47 180
[1]
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) Control Voltage (Vctl) rf input power (rfiN) lNA mode Bypass / failsafe mode +6 Vdc +6 Vdc +5 dBm +20 dBm 150 °C 0.70 w 93.33 °C/w -65 to +150° C -40 to +85° C Class 1A
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57 49 37 20
Vdd= 3V 32 26 20 10
Vdd= 5V
Channel Temperature Continuous pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 10.71 mw/°C above 85 °C) Thermal resistance (channel to ground paddle) storage Temperature operating Temperature esD sensitivity (HBm)
[1] recommended maximum rbias
Truth Table
lNA mode Vctl = Vdd = 3 to 5V Vctl= 0V, Vdd = 3 to 5V Vctl = Vdd = N/C Bypass mode failsafe mode
eleCTrosTATiC seNsiTiVe DeViCe oBserVe HANDliNG preCAUTioNs
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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idd (mA)
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
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Amplifiers - low Noise - smT
Outline Drawing
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Package Information
part Number HmC668lp3 HmC668lp3e package Body material low stress injection molded plastic roHs-compliant low stress injection molded plastic lead finish sn/pb solder 100% matte sn msl rating msl1 msl1
[1]
package marking [3] 668 XXXX 668 XXXX
[2]
[1] max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Pin Descriptions
pin Number 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 function N/C Description No connection required. These pins may be connected to rf GND. performance will not be affected. interface schematic
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3
rfiN
This pin is DC coupled. off-chip DC blocking capacitor required.
6
ACG
AC Ground. Attach bypass capacitor per application circuit.
7
res
external resistor pin for current control. see table for external resistor value vs. bias current data.
10
rfoUT
This pin is matched to 50 ohms
14
Vdd
power supply voltage pin. external bypass capacitors required.
16
Vctl
Control voltage pin for lNA / Bypass modes. setting voltage equal to VDD enables lNA mode. external Bypass capacitor required.
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
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Amplifiers - low Noise - smT
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Application Circuit
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v03.0610
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/ FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 121922 [1]
item J1 - J2 J3 - J4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 l2 r1 U1 pCB [2] Description pCB mount smA Connector DC pin 100 pf Capacitor, 0402 pkg. 8200 pf Capacitor, 0402 pkg. 10 nf Capacitor, 0603 pkg. 1 µf Capacitor, 0603 pkg. 100 pf Capacitor, 0603 pkg. 15 nH inductor, 0402 pkg. 0 ohm resistor, 0402 pkg. HmC668lp3(e) Amplifier 118911 evaluation Board
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 circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
[1] reference this number when ordering complete evaluation pCB [2] Circuit Board material: rogers 4350
F or price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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