HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC383LC4 is ideal for: • Point-to-Point Radios • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT • Test Equipment & Sensors
Features
Gain: 15 dB Saturated Output Power: +18 dBm Output IP3: +25 dBm Single Positive Supply: +5V @ 100 mA 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm Package
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• LO Driver for HMC Mixers • Military & Space
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC383LC4 is a general purpose GaAs PHEMT MMIC Driver Amplifier housed in a leadless RoHS compliant SMT package. The amplifier provides 15 dB of gain and +18 dBm of saturated power from a single +5V supply. Consistent gain and output power across the operating band make it possible to use a common driver/LO amplifier approach in multiple radio bands. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. The HMC383LC4 is housed in a RoHS compliant leadless 4x4 mm package allowing the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +5V
Parameter Frequency Range Gain Gain Variation Over Temperature Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) Noise Figure Supply Current (Idd) 75 12 12 Min. Typ. 12 - 16 15 0.02 14 14 15 17 24 10.5 100 135 75 13.5 0.03 13 Max. Min. Typ. 16 -24 16 0.02 14 17 16.5 18 25 8 100 135 75 13 0.03 12 Max. Min. Typ. 24 - 28 15 0.02 11 10 16 17 25 7.5 100 135 75 12 0.03 10 Max. Min. Typ. 28 - 30 13 0.02 13 8 15 16 23 8 100 135 0.03 Max. Units GHz dB dB/ °C dB dB dBm dBm dBm dB mA
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F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
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Gain vs. Temperature
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16 10 RESPONSE (dB) GAIN (dB) 12
0
S21 S11 S22
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+25C +85C -40C
-10
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26 28 30
4
-20 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 FREQUENCY (GHz)
0 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
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RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C +85C -40C
-5
+25C +85C -40C
-10
-15
-15
-20 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 FREQUENCY (GHz)
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P1dB vs. Temperature
22 20 18 16 P1dB (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature
22 20 18 16 Psat (dBm) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0
+25C +85C -40C
14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -40C
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28
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Power Compression @ 18 GHz
20 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%)
Power Compression @ 30 GHz
20 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%)
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INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 12 14 16 18 20 22
26 NOISE FIGURE (dB)
IP3 (dBm)
22
+25C +85C -40C
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14
+25C +85C -40C
10 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 FREQUENCY (GHz)
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28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 18 GHz
19 GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0 -10
18 ISOLATION (dB) -20 -30 -40 -50 15
Gain P1dB Psat +25C +85C -40C
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16
-60 -70
14 4.5
5 Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc)
5.5
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28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (V) +4.5 +5.0 +5.5 Idd (mA) 99 100 101
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) Channel Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) (derate 10 mW/°C above 85 °C) Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature ESD Sensitivity (HBM) +5.5 Vdc +10 dBm 175 °C 0.92 W 98 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C
Note: Amplifi er will operate over full voltage ranges shown above
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LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL. 3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM] 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number 1, 2, 4-15, 17, 18, 20-24 Function N/C Description No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance if using grounded coplanar wave guide transmission lines. This pad is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. This pad is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. Interface Schematic
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RFIN
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RFOUT
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Vdd
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 μF are required.
GND
Package base has an exposed metal ground that must be connected to RF/DC ground. Vias under the device are required
Application Circuit
Component C1 C2 C3 Value 100 pF 1,000 pF 2.2 μF
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HMC383LC4
v04.1208
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 122198 [1]
Item J1, J2 J3, J4 C1 C2 C3 U1 PCB [2] Description 2.92 mm PCB mount K-connector DC Pin 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg. 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg. 2.2μF Capacitor, Tantalum HMC383LC4 Amplifier 108535 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
The circuit board used in this 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.
F or price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com