HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
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GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC408LP3 / HMC408LP3E is ideal for: • 802.11a & HiperLAN WLAN • UNII & Point-to-Point / Multi-Point Radios • Access Point Radios
Features
Gain: 20 dB Saturated Power: +32.5 dBm @ 27% PAE Single Supply Voltage: +5V Power Down Capability 3x3 mm Leadless SMT Package
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC408LP3 & HMC408LP3E are 5.1 - 5.9 GHz high efficiency GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Power Amplifier MMICs which offer +30 dBm P1dB. The amplifier provides 20 dB of gain, +32.5 dBm of saturated power, and 27% PAE from a +5V supply voltage. The input is internally matched to 50 Ohms while the output requires a minimum of external components. Vpd can be used for full power down or RF output power/current control. The amplifier is packaged in a low cost, 3x3 mm leadless surface mount package with an exposed base for improved RF and thermal performance.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vs = 5V, Vpd = 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) Harmonics, Pout= 30 dBm, F= 5.8 GHz Noise Figure Supply Current (Icq) Control Current (Ipd) Switching Speed Vpd= 0V/5V Vpd= 5V tOn, tOff 2 fo 3 fo 40 Icq= 750 mA Icq= 500 mA 27 17 Min. Typ. 5.7 - 5.9 20 0.045 8 14 30 27 32.5 43 -50 -90 6 0.002 / 750 14 50 36 24 0.055 17 Max. Min. Typ. 5.1 - 5.9 20 0.045 8 6 27 23 31 39 -50 -90 6 0.002 / 750 14 50 0.055 Max. Units GHz dB dB/°C dB dB dBm dBm dBm dBc dBc dB mA mA ns
* Output match optimized for 5.7 - 5.9 GHz operation. See Application Circuit herein.
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HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
25
Gain vs. Temperature
26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 4.8
15 RESPONSE (dB)
S21 S11 S22
5
GAIN (dB)
-5
+25 C +85 C -40 C
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5.8 6 6.2
-15
-25 3 4 5 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature*
0
+25 C +85 C -40 C
-4 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) -5
-8
-10
-12
-15
+25 C +85 C -40 C
-16
-20 4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
-20 4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
36 32 28 24 20 16 12 4.8
+25 C +85 C -40 C
Psat vs. Temperature
36 33 30
P1dB (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
27 24 21 18 15 12 4.8
+25 C +85 C -40 C
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
* Output match optimized for 5.7 - 5.9 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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HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Power Compression @ 5.8 GHz
36 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 30 24
Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
45
42
IP3 (dBm)
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18 12 6 0 -10
36
+25 C +85 C -40 C
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-5
0
5
10
15
20
30 4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
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Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.8 GHz
34 GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm) 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 4.75
Gain P1dB Psat
8 NOISE FIGURE (dB)
6
4
+25 C +85 C -40 C
2
0 4.8
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
5 Vcc Supply Voltage (Vdc)
5.25
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0 -10 ISOLATION (dB) -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 4.8
Reverse Isolation Power Down Isolation
Gain, Power & Quiescent Supply Current vs. Vpd @ 5.8 GHz
36 GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm) 33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12
Gain P1dB Psat Icq
800 700 600 500 Icq (mA) 400 300 200 100 0 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 4 4.2 4.4 4.6 4.8 5 Vpd (Vdc)
5
5.2
5.4
5.6
5.8
6
6.2
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
HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vs= Vcc1 + Vcc2
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2) Control Voltage (Vpd) RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs = Vpd = +5Vdc) Junction Temperature Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 72.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) Storage Temperature Operating Temperature +5.5 Vdc +5.5 Vdc +20 dBm 150 °C 4.71 W 13.8 °C/W -65 to +150 °C -40 to +85 °C
Vs (V) 4.75 5.0
Icq (mA) 725 750
5.25 780 Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown above
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 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 HMC408LP3 HMC408LP3E 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] 408 XXXX 408 XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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
HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1
Vpd
Power control pin. For maximum power, this pin should be connected to 5V. A higher voltage is not recommended. For lower idle current, this voltage can be reduced.
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2, 4, 5 - 8, 12, 13, 15 3 N/C RFIN No Connection This pin AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
9, 10, 11
RFOUT
RF output and DC bias for the output stage.
14
Vcc2
Power supply voltage for the second amplifier stage. External bypass capacitors and pull up choke are required as shown in the application schematic. Power supply voltage for the first amplifier stage. External bypass capacitors are required as shown in the application schematic. Ground: Backside of package has exposed metal ground slug that must be connected to ground thru a short path. Vias under the device are required.
16
Vcc1
GND
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HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 105180 [1]
Item J1 - J2 J3 C1 - C4 C5 - C7 C8 C9 - C10 C11 L1 - L2 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA RF Connector 2 mm DC Header 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 2.2 μF Tantalum Capacitor 0.5 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. 10 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 1.6 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg. HMC408LP3 / HMC408LP3E Amplifier 104629 Eval Board
The circuit board used in the final 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
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
HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Application Circuit
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Recommended Component Values L1, L2 C1 - C4 C5 - C7 C8 C9 - C10 1.6 nH 1,000 pF 100 pF 2.2 μF 0.5 pF Impedance Length
TL1 50 Ohm 0.200”
TL2 50 Ohm 0.100”
Note 1: C9, C10 should be located < 0.020” from pins 9, 10, & 11. Note 2: Application circuit values shown are optimized for 5.7 - 5.9 GHz operation. Contact our Applications Engineers for optimization of output match for other frequencies.
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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
HMC408LP3 / 408LP3E
v03.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC 1 WATT POWER AMPLIFIER, 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Notes:
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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
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