HMC633
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
Features
gain: 29 db p1db: +23 dbm output ip3: +30 dbm saturated power: +24 dbm @ 27% pAe supply voltage: +5v @ 180 mA 50 ohm matched input/output die size: 2.07 x 0.93 x 0.1 mm
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Typical Applications
The hmc633 is ideal for: • Point-to-Point Radios • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT • LO Driver for Mixers • Military & Space
Functional Diagram
General Description
The hmc633 is a gaAs mmic phemT driver Amplifier die which operates between 5 and 17 ghz. The amplifier provides up to 31 db of gain, +30 dbm output ip3, and +23 dbm of output power at 1 db gain compression, while requiring 180 mA from a +5v supply. The hmc633 is an ideal driver amplifier for microwave radio applications from 5 to 17 ghz, and may also be biased at +5v, 130 mA to provide 2 db lower gain with improved pAe. The hmc633 amplifier i/o’s are dc blocked and internally matched to 50 ohms facilitating easy integration into multi-chipmodules (mcms). All data is taken with die connected at input and output rf ports via one 1 mil wedge bond with minimal length of 0.31 mm (12 mils).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3, Vdd4 = 5V, Idd = 180 mA[1]
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= idd1 + idd2 + idd3 + idd4)
[1]
min.
Typ. 5-9
max.
min.
Typ. 9 - 17
max.
Units ghz db
27
31 0.035 14 15 0.044
26
29 0.040 16 12 0.050
db/ °c db db dbm dbm dbm db mA
21
23 24 30 9 180
21
23 23.5 30 7 180
Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 180mA Typical
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HMC633
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Gain vs. Temperature
40 35 30
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
40 30 RESPONSE (dB) 20 10 0 -10 -20 -30 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
S21 S11 S22
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+25C +85 C -55 C
GAIN (dB)
25 20 15 10 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C +85 C -55 C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0 -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C +85 C -55 C
P1dB vs. Temperature
30 28 26 P1dB (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature
30 28 26 Psat (dBm) 24 22 20 18 16 14
+25 C +85 C -55 C
24 22 20 18 16 14 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C +85 C -55 C
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC633
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
Power Compression @ 17 GHz
33 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2
Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
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Power Compression @ 10 GHz
33 30 27 24 21 18 15 12 9 6 3 0 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2
Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ Pin = -15 dBm
36
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
20
+25 C +85 C -55 C
32 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 16 18 20
16
IP3 (dBm)
28
+25 C +85 C -55 C
12
24
8
20
4
16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 FREQUENCY (GHz)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 10 GHz
32 GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
28 ISOLATION (dB)
-20
+25 C +85 C -55 C
-40
24
-60
20
Gain P1dB Psat
-80
16 4.5
-100 4.7 4.9 Vdd (V) 5.1 5.3 5.5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 FREQUENCY (GHz)
2-3
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HMC633
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Gate Voltage @ 10 GHz
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm) 35 240 210 30 180 150 Idd (mA) 25 120 90 20
Idd Gain P1dB Psat OIP3
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60 30 0
15 -0.8 -0.77 -0.75 -0.73 Vgg (V) -0.7 -0.67
-0.65
Absolute Maximum Ratings
drain bias voltage (vdd1, vdd2, vdd3, vdd4) gate bias voltage (vgg) rf input power (rfin)(vdd = +5 vdc) channel Temperature continuous pdiss (T= 85 °c) (derate 11.76 mW/°c above 85 °c) Thermal resistance (channel to die bottom) storage Temperature operating Temperature +5.5 vdc -3 to 0 vdc +5 dbm 175 °c 1.06 W 85 °c/W -65 to +150 °c -55 to +85 °c
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
vdd (v) 4.5 5.0 5.5 idd (mA) 178 180 183
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above
elecTrosTATic sensiTive device observe hAndling precAUTions
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HMC633
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
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Outline Drawing
noTes: 1. All dimensions Are in inches [mm] 2. die Thickness is .004” 3. TYpicAl bond is .004” sQUAre 4. bAckside meTAlliZATion: gold 5. bond pAd meTAlliZATion: gold 6. bAckside meTAl is groUnd. 7. connecTion noT reQUired for UnlAbeled bond pAds.
Die Packaging Information [1]
standard gp-2 (gel pack) Alternate [2]
[1] Refer to the “Packaging Information” section for die packaging dimensions. [2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite Microwave Corporation.
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HMC633
v00.1107
GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
Pad Descriptions
pad number 1 function rfin description This pad is Ac coupled and matched to 50 ohms. interface schematic
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2, 3, 4, 5
vdd1, vdd2, vdd3, vdd4
power supply voltage for the amplifier. see assembly diagram for required external components.
6
rfoUT
This pad is Ac coupled and matched to 50 ohms.
7
vgg
gate control for amplifier, please follow “mmic Amplifier biasing procedure” Application note. see assembly diagram for required external components.
die bottom
gnd
die bottom must be connected to rf/dc ground.
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HMC633
v00.1107
GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
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Assembly Diagram
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HMC633
v00.1107
GaAs PHEMT MMIC DRIVER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 17 GHz
Mounting & Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs MMICs
The die should be attached directly to the ground plane eutectically or with conductive epoxy (see hmc general handling, mounting, bonding note). 50 ohm microstrip transmission lines on 0.127mm (5 mil) thick alumina thin film substrates are recommended for bringing rf to and from the chip (figure 1). if 0.254mm (10 mil) thick alumina thin film substrates must be used, the die should be raised 0.150mm (6 mils) so that the surface of the die is coplanar with the surface of the substrate. one way to accomplish this is to attach the 0.102mm (4 mil) thick die to a 0.150mm (6 mil) thick molybdenum heat spreader (moly-tab) which is then attached to the ground plane (figure 2). microstrip substrates should brought as close to the die as possible in order to minimize bond wire length. Typical die-to-substrate spacing is 0.076mm to 0.152 mm (3 to 6 mils).
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
Wire Bond 0.076mm (0.003”)
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RF Ground Plane
0.127mm (0.005”) Thick Alumina Thin Film Substrate Figure 1.
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: strikes. follow esd precautions to protect against esd
0.150mm (0.005”) Thick Moly Tab 0.254mm (0.010”) Thick Alumina Thin Film Substrate Figure 2.
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
0.076mm (0.003”) Wire Bond
RF Ground Plane
Transients: suppress instrument and bias supply transients while bias is applied. Use shielded signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pickup.
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 flat. 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