Analog Devices Welcomes Hittite Microwave Corporation NO CONTENT ON THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT HAS CHANGED www.analog.com www.hittite.com THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HMC498LC4 v04.0514 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC498LC4 is ideal for use as a LNA or Driver amplifier for: Output IP3: +36 dBm • Point-to-Point Radios Gain: 22 dB • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT +5V @ 250 mA Supply • Test Equipment & Sensors 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output • Military End-Use RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description Saturated Power: +26 dBm @ 23% PAE The HMC498LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a leadless “Pb free” SMT package. Operating from 17 to 24 GHz, the amplifier provides 22 dB of gain, +26 dBm of saturated power and 23% PAE from a +5V supply voltage. Noise figure is 4 dB while output IP3 is +36 dBm typical enabling the HMC498LC4 to function as a low noise front end as well as a driver amplifier. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. The HMC498LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 250 mA* Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 18 Gain Variation Over Temperature Min. 20 0.03 25 Max. Min. 18 0.03 10 15 24.5 Max. 22.5 Units GHz 21 0.02 13 21.5 Typ. 23 - 24 22.5 0.02 15 22 Typ. 19 - 23 13 Output Return Loss Saturated Output Power (Psat) Max. 22 0.02 Input Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Typ. 17 - 19 dB 0.03 dB/ °C dB 20 dB 25.5 dBm 26.5 25.5 26.5 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 35 36 35.5 dBm Noise Figure 4.0 4.0 4.5 dB Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +5V, Vgg = -0.8V Typ.) 250 250 250 mA * Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 250 mA typical. 1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] HMC498LC4 v04.0514 GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature 25 22 S21 S11 S22 5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 15 -5 18 +25 C +85 C -40 C 14 -15 -25 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 16 17 18 FREQUENCY (GHz) 21 22 23 24 25 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 -5 +25 C +85 C -40 C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -40 C -10 -15 -20 -25 -20 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 25 17 18 P1dB vs. Temperature 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 Psat vs. Temperature 30 26 26 Psat (dBm) 30 22 +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 19 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB (dBm) 19 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 26 14 22 +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 14 10 10 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 25 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] 2 HMC498LC4 v04.0514 GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature 10 9 32 +25 C +85 C -40 C 28 24 -40 C 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 20 0 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 23 GHz 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 40 0 -10 32 ISOLATION (dB) 36 Gain P1dB Psat IP3 28 24 -20 +25 C +85 C -40 C -30 -40 -50 -60 20 4.5 5 -70 5.5 16 Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc) 18 19 20 21 22 23 Power Compression @ 23 GHz Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 30 25 20 15 10 Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%) 5 0 -10 17 FREQUENCY (GHz) 30 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) Power Compression @ 18 GHz -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 INPUT POWER (dBm) 3 +25 C +85 C 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) IP3 (dBm) 36 Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm) LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 40 4 6 8 10 25 20 15 10 Pout (dBm) Gain (dB) PAE (%) 5 0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 10 INPUT POWER (dBm) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] HMC498LC4 v04.0514 GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +5.5 Vdc Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg) -4.0 to 0 Vdc Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA) +4.5 239 RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) +10 dBm +5.0 250 Channel Temperature 175 °C +5.5 262 Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) (derate 18 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.62 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 55.6 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above. Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd= 250 mA at +5V. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS). 4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN. 6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C – 7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC498LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL3 [1] Package Marking [2] H498 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] 4 HMC498LC4 v04.0514 GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz Pin Descriptions LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT Pin Number 5 Function Description 1, 5 - 8, 10 - 14, 18, 20, 22, 24 N/C These pins are not connected internally; however, all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to RF/DC ground externally. 2, 4, 15, 17 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 9 Vgg Gate control for amplifier. Adjust to achieve Id of 250 mA. Please follow “MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure” Application Note. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000 pF and 2.2 µF are required. 16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 23, 21, 19 Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3 Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 µF are required. Interface Schematic Application Circuit For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] HMC498LC4 v04.0514 GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108537 [1] Item Description J1, J2 2.92 mm PC mount K-connector J3 - J8 DC Pin C1 - C4 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg. C5 - C8 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg. C9 - C12 2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum U1 HMC498LC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 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. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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 [email protected] 6