HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP
Typical Applications
The HMC392 is ideal for: • Point-to-Point Radios • VSAT • LO Driver for HMC Mixers • Military EW, ECM, C I • Space
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Features
Gain: 15.5 dB Noise Figure: 2.4 dB Single Supply Voltage: +5V 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output No External Components Required Small Size: 1.3 x 1.0 x 0.1 mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC392 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier die which operates between 3.5 and 7.0 GHz. The amplifier provides 15.5 dB of gain, 2.4 dB noise figure, and 28 dBm IP3 from a +5V supply voltage. The HMC392 has six bonding adjustment options which allow the user to select the bias point and output power of the device (+15 to +18 dBm). The HMC392 amplifier can easily be integrated into Multi-ChipModules (MCMs) due to its small (1.3 mm2) size. All data is with the chip in a 50 Ohm test fixture connected via 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter wire bonds of minimal length 0.31mm (12 mils).
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = 5V
Parameter Frequency Range Gain Gain Variation Over Temperature Noise Figure Input Return Loss Output Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) Supply Current (Idd) 25 13 13 Min. Typ. 4.0 - 6.0 15.5 0.018 2.4 15 15 16 18 28 50 66 23 12 19 0.025 3.0 11.5 Max. Min. Typ. 3.5 - 7.0 14 0.018 2.8 10 10 16 18 28 50 66 19 0.025 3.4 Max. Units GHz dB dB/ °C dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm mA
Note: Data taken with pads PS4 and PS8 bonded to ground (state 5) unless otherwise noted.
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HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
20 15 10 RESPONSE (dB)
Gain vs. Temperature
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17 GAIN (dB)
S21 S11 S22
5 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 2 3 4 5
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+25C +85C -55C
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5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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+25C +85C -55C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
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+25C +85C -55C
-5 RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5 RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
5 4.5 4 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -55C
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0 -10 ISOLATION (dB) -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -55C
For 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
HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP
P1dB vs. Temperature
22 20 18 16 14 12 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -55C
Psat vs. Temperature
22 20 18 16 14 12 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -55C
P1dB (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
32 30 28 IP3 (dBm) 26 24 22 20 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C +85C -55C
Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz
GAIN (dB), NOISE FIGURE (dB), P1dB (dBm) 20
Psat (dBm)
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GAIN NOISE FIGURE P1dB
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8
4
0 4.5
4.75
5 Vs (V)
5.25
5.5
P1dB vs. Power Select State
22 20 18 16 14 12 10 3.5
Gain & Noise Figure vs. Power Select State
18 16 GAIN, NOISE FIGURE (dB) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 6.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8
Gain State 1 Gain State 2 Gain State 3 Gain State 4 Gain State 5 Gain State 6 NF State 1 NF State 2 NF State 3 NF State 4 NF State 5 NF State 6
P1dB (dBm)
State 1 Idd=75mA State 2 Idd=62mA State 3 Idd=55mA State 4 Idd=65mA State 5 Idd=50mA State 6 Idd=46mA
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4.5
5
5.5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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For 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
HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc) +4.5 +5.0 +5.5 (State 5 Depicted) Idd (mA) 49 50 51
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 Vdc) Channel Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) (derate 7.1 mW/°C above 85 °C) Thermal Resistance (channel to die bottom) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature 7 Vdc +11 dBm 175 °C 0.64 W 140 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -55 to +85° C
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Die Packaging Information [1]
Standard WP-16 (Waffle Pack) Alternate [2]
[1] Refer to the “Packaging Information” section for die packaging dimensions. [2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite Microwave Corporation.
NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 2. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.001 (0.025) 3. DIE THICKNESS IS 0.004 (0.100) BACKSIDE IS GROUND 4. BOND PADS ARE 0.004 (0.100) SQUARE 5. BOND PAD SPACING, CTR-CTR: 0.006 (0.150) 6. BACKSIDE METALLIZATION: GOLD 7. BOND PAD METALLIZATION: GOLD
For 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
HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
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Pad Descriptions
Pad Number 2 Function RFIN Description This pad is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms Interface Schematic
Power Select 3 4 PS3 PS4 One of these pads must be connected to ground. See Power Select Table for selection criteria.
Power Select 7 8 9 PS7 PS8 PS9 One of these pads must be connected to ground. See Power Select Table for selection criteria.
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Vdd, Vdd (alt.)
Power supply voltage. Connect either pad1 or pad5 to +5V supply. No choke inductor or bypass capacitor is needed.
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RFOUT
This pad is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
Die Bottom
GND
Die bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Power Select Table
State 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pads Bonded to Ground PS3 & PS7 PS3 & PS8 PS3 & PS9 PS4 & PS7 PS4 & PS8 PS4 & PS9 Typical Idd (mA) 75 62 55 65 50 46 Typical P1dB (dBm) 18.4 17.9 16.4 17.7 16.9 15.5
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For 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
HMC392
v02.0907
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
Assembly Diagram
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Note: State 5 shown. PS4 and PS8 bonded to ground.
Handling Precautions
Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage. Storage: All bare die are placed in either Waffle or Gel based ESD protective containers, and then sealed in an ESD protective bag for shipment. Once the sealed ESD protective bag has been opened, all die should be stored in a dry nitrogen environment. Cleanliness: Handle the chips in a clean environment. DO NOT attempt to clean the chip using liquid cleaning systems. Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against ESD strikes. Transients: Suppress instrument and bias supply transients while bias is applied. Use shielded signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pick-up. General Handling: Handle the chip along the edges with a vacuum collet or with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. The surface of the chip has fragile air bridges and should not be touched with vacuum collet, tweezers, or fingers.
Mounting
The chip is back-metallized and can be die mounted with AuSn eutectic preforms or with electrically conductive epoxy. The mounting surface should be clean and fl at. Eutectic Die Attach: A 80/20 gold tin preform is recommended with a work surface temperature of 255 °C and a tool temperature of 265 °C. When hot 90/10 nitrogen/hydrogen gas is applied, tool tip temperature should be 290 °C. DO NOT expose the chip to a temperature greater than 320 °C for more than 20 seconds. No more than 3 seconds of scrubbing should be required for attachment. Epoxy Die Attach: Apply a minimum amount of epoxy to the mounting surface so that a thin epoxy fillet is observed around the perimeter of the chip once it is placed into position. Cure epoxy per the manufacturer’s schedule.
Wire Bonding
Ball or wedge bond with 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter pure gold wire. Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage temperature of 150 °C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is recommended. Use the minimum level of ultrasonic energy to achieve reliable wirebonds. Wirebonds should be started on the chip and terminated on the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible