HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Features
Noise figure: 1.1 dB Gain: 16.5 dB output ip3: +31.5 dBm single supply: +3V to +5V 16 lead 3x3mm QfN package: 9 mm2
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Typical Applications
The HmC717lp3(e) is ideal for: • fixed wireless and lTe/wimAX/4G • BTs & infrastructure • repeaters and femtocells • public safety radio • Access points
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HmC717lp3(e) is a GaAs pHemT mmiC low Noise Amplifier that is ideal for fixed wireless and lTe/wimAX/4G basestation front-end receivers operating between 4.8 and 6.0 GHz. The amplifier has been optimized to provide 1.1 dB noise figure, 16.5 dB gain and +31.5 dBm output ip3 from a single supply of +5V. input and output return losses are excellent and the lNA requires minimal external matching and bias decoupling components. The HmC717lp3(e) can be biased with +3V to +5V and features an externally adjustable supply current which allows the designer to tailor the linearity performance of the lNA for each application.
Electrical Specifications
parameter frequency range Gain Gain Variation over Temperature Noise figure input return loss output return loss
TA = +25° C, Rbias = 2k Ohms for Vdd = 5V, Rbias = 20k Ohms for Vdd = 3V [1] [2]
Vdd = +3V min. Typ. 4.8 - 6.0 12 14.3 0.01 1.25 13 13 12 14 15 25.5 31 40 15 1.5 13.5 max. min. Vdd = +5V Typ. 4.8 - 6.0 16.5 0.01 1.1 13 18 18.5 19.5 31.5 73 100 1.4 max. Units mHz dB dB/ °C dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm mA
output power for 1 dB Compression (p1dB) saturated output power (psat) output Third order intercept (ip3) Total supply Current (idd) [1] rbias resistor sets current, see application circuit herein [2] Vdd = Vdd1 = Vdd2
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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
HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
v02.0809
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Gain vs. Temperature [1]
25
Broadband Gain & Return Loss [1][2]
25 20 15 RESPONSE (dB) 10 0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 9 10
S11 S21
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GAIN (dB)
5
17
13
+25C +85C -40C
9
Vdd=5V Vdd=3V S22
5 4.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
Gain vs. Temperature [2]
25
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
0
21 RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C +85C -40C
GAIN (dB)
17
-10
13
+25C +85C -40C
9
-15
5 4.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
-20 4.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
0
+25C +85C -40C
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1]
-20 -25 ISOLATION (dB) -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 4.5
+25C +85C -40C
-5 RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25 4.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
[1] Vdd = 5V, rbias = 2kΩ
[2] Vdd = 3V, rbias = 20kΩ
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
HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
v02.0809
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature [1] [2]
24 22 20 P1dB (dBm) 18 16 14 12 10
Vdd=3V +25C +85C -40C Vdd=5V
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1] [2] [4]
2.1
+85C
1.8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 1.5 1.2 0.9 0.6
+25C
-40C
0.3 0 4.5
Vdd=5V Vdd=3V
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
8 4.5
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
Psat vs. Temperature [1] [2]
24 22 20 Psat (dBm)
Vdd=5V
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1] [2]
40 37 34 IP3 (dBm) 31 28 25 22 19 6.5 16 4.5
Vdd=3V +25C +85C -40C Vdd=5V
18 16 14 12 10 8 4.5
Vdd=3V +25C +85C -40C
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
4.9
5.3 5.7 FREQUENCY (GHz)
6.1
6.5
Output IP3 and Total Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage @ 4800 MHz [3]
36 34 32 IP3 (dBm) 30 28 26 24 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 Voltage Supply (V)
Idd IP3
Output IP3 and Total Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage @ 5900 MHz [3]
36 34 32 IP3 (dBm) Idd (mA) 30 28 26 24 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 Voltage Supply (V)
Idd IP3
95 80 65 50 35 20 5 5.5
95 80 65 Idd (mA) 50 35 20 5 5.5
[1] Vdd = 5V, rbias = 2k Ω [2] Vdd = 3V, rbias = 20kΩ [3] rbias = 2kΩ for Vdd = 5V, rbias = 20kΩ for Vdd = 3V [4] 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
HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
v02.0809
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Power Compression @ 4800 MHz [2]
25 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -20
Pout Gain PAE
Power Compression @ 4800 MHz [1]
25 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -20
Pout Gain PAE
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1.6 1.5 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
-15
-10 -5 INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
5
-17
-14
-11 -8 -5 INPUT POWER (dBm)
-2
1
4
Power Compression @ 5900 MHz [1]
25 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -20
Pout Gain PAE
Power Compression @ 5900 MHz [2]
25 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 20 15 10 5 0 -5 -10 -20
Pout Gain PAE
-16
-12
-8 -4 0 INPUT POWER (dBm)
4
8
-15
-10 -5 INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
5
Gain, Power & Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage @ 4800 MHz [3]
22 20 Gain (dB) & P1dB (dBm) 18 16 14 12 10 8 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 Voltage Supply (V)
NF P1dB Gain
Gain, Power & Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage @ 5900 MHz [3]
1.6 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1 0.9 5.5 Gain (dB) & P1dB (dBm) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 Voltage Supply (V)
NF P1dB Gain
5.5
[1] Vdd = 5V, rbias = 2k Ω
[2] Vdd = 3V, rbias = 20kΩ
[3] rbias = 2kΩ for Vdd = 5V, rbias = 20kΩ for Vdd = 3V
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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HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
v02.0809
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Gain, Noise Figure & Rbias @ 4800 MHz
20 2.2
Vdd=3V Vdd=5V
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Output IP3 vs. Rbias @ 4800 MHz
32 30 28 IP3 (dBm) 26 24 22 20 100
Vdd=3V Vdd=5V
17 14 GAIN (dB) 11 8 5 2 100 1000 Rbias (Ohms) 10000
2 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 100000
1000
10000 Rbias (Ohms)
100000
Output IP3 vs. Rbias @ 5900 MHz
35
Vdd=3V Vdd=5V
Gain, Noise Figure & Rbias @ 5900 MHz
18 16 14 GAIN (dB) 12 10
Vdd=3V Vdd=5V
1.7 1.6 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 1.5 1.4 1.3 1.2 1.1 1000 Rbias (Ohms) 10000 100000
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IP3 (dBm)
29
26
23
8 6 100
20 100
1000
10000 Rbias (Ohms)
100000
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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
HMC717LP3 / 717LP3E
v02.0809
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Absolute Bias Resistor Range & Recommended Bias Resistor Values
Vdd (V) rbias (ohms) min max recommended 2k 3V 2k [1] open Circuit 4.7k 20k 261 5V 150 [2] open Circuit 1k 2k idd (mA) 20 26 31 50 65 73
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[1] with Vdd= 3V and rbias < 2k Ω may result in the part becoming conditionally stable which is not recommended. [2] with Vdd = 5V and rbias