HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7.0 - 15.5 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC441LM1 is a medium PA for: Gain: 15 dB • Point-to-Point Radios Saturated Power: +21.5 dBm @ 27% PAE • Point-to-Multi-Point Radios Single Supply Voltage: +5V w/ Optional Gate Bias • VSAT LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 11 50 Ohms Matched Input/Output • LO Driver for HMC Mixers Leadless SMT Package, 25mm2 • Military EW & ECM Functional Diagram General Description The HMC441LM1 is a broadband 7 to 15.5 GHz GaAs PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier in an SMT leadless chip carrier package. The amplifier provides 15 dB of gain, 21.5 dBm of saturated power at 27% PAE from a +5V supply voltage. An optional gate bias is provided to allow adjustment of gain, RF output power, and DC power dissipation. This 50 Ohm matched amplifier does not require any external components making it an ideal linear gain block or driver for HMC SMT mixers. Vgg1, Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = 5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 12.5 Gain Variation Over Temperature Max. Min. 15 0.015 Typ. Max. Min. 8.0 - 12.5 13.5 0.02 16 0.015 Typ. Max. Min. 12.5 - 14.0 12.5 0.02 15 0.015 Typ. Max. 14.0 - 15.5 11 0.02 GHz 13.5 0.015 Units dB 0.02 dB/ °C Input Return Loss 9 13 16 16 dB Output Return Loss 14 17 20 17 dB 19 dBm 20.5 dBm dBm Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) 11 - 86 Typ. 7.0 - 8.0 15.5 18.5 16 19.5 19 17 20.5 20 16 21.5 Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 29 30 30 30 Noise Figure 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 Supply Current (Idd) 90 115 90 115 90 115 90 dB 115 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 mA HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Gain vs. Temperature 20 20 10 16 S21 S11 S22 0 GAIN (dB) -10 -20 12 +25C +85C -40C 8 -30 0 4 8 12 16 20 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 14 16 18 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 +25C +85C -40C +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature -10 -15 -20 -10 -15 -20 -25 -25 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 6 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 12 14 16 18 16 18 Psat vs. Temperature 23 21 21 Psat (dBm) 23 19 17 +25C +85C -40C 15 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature P1dB (dBm) 11 4 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT RESPONSE (dB) Broadband Gain & Return Loss 19 +25C +85C -40C 17 15 13 13 6 8 10 12 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 16 18 6 8 10 12 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 11 - 87 HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Power Compression @ 12 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature 36 Pout Gain PAE 25 32 IP3 (dBm) 20 15 +25C +85C -40C 24 10 20 5 16 0 -10 -6 -2 2 6 6 10 8 10 32 30 28 Gain P1dB Psat IP3 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 3 3.5 4 4.5 16 18 5 5.5 210 35 180 30 IP3 150 25 Psat 120 20 15 90 Gain 10 60 P1dB Idd 30 5 0 0 -2 -1.8 -1.6 Vdd Supply Voltage (V) -1.4 -1.2 -1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 Vgg1, Vgg2 Gate Volltage (V) Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature 0 10 -10 +25C +85C -40C ISOLATION (dB) 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 14 Gain, Power, Output IP3 & Idd vs. Gate Voltage @ 12 GHz GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm) Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 12 GHz 26 12 FREQUENCY (GHz) INPUT POWER (dBm) 6 4 2 +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 0 -60 6 8 10 12 14 FREQUENCY (GHz) 11 - 88 28 16 18 6 8 10 12 14 16 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 18 Idd (mA) LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 11 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 30 HMC441LM1 Absolute Maximum Ratings GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +5.5 V Vdd (V) Idd (mA) Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1,Vgg2) -8 to 0V +5.5 92 RF Input Power (RFIN) (Vdd = +5 Vdc) +15 dBm +5.0 90 Channel Temperature 175 °C +4.5 88 +3.3 83 Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 7.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.67 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 133 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C +3.0 82 Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown above ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing 11 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT v02.0508 NOTES: 1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC 2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.005 [±0.13]. 5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 6. • INDICATES PIN 1. 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 11 - 89 HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Pin Descriptions LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 11 11 - 90 Pin Number Function Description 1, 3, 5 N/C This pin may be connected to RF ground. 2 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. An external bypass capacitor of 100 pF is recommended. 4 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 6, 7 Vgg2, Vgg1 Optional gate control for amplifier. If left open, the amplifier will run at standard current. Negative voltage applied will reduce current. 8 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. GND Package bottom must be connected to RF ground. Interface Schematic 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 HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Evaluation PCB The grounded Co-Planar Wave Guide (CPWG) PCB input/output transitions allow use of Ground-Signal-Ground (GSG) probes for testing. Suggested probe pitch is 400um (16 mils). Alternatively, the board can be mounted in a metal housing with 2.4mm coaxial connectors. Evaluation Circuit Board Layout Design Details Layout Technique Micro Strip to CPWG Material Rogers 4003 with 1/2 oz, Cu Dielectric Thickness 0.008” (0.20 mm) Microstrip Line Width 0.018” (0.46 mm) CPWG Line Width 0.016” (0.41 mm) CPWG Line to GND Gap 0.005” (0.13 mm) Ground Via Hole Diameter 0.008” (0.20 mm) C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. 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 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 11 11 - 91 HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Suggested LM1 PCB Land Pattern Tolerance: ± 0.003” (± 0.08 mm) LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT 11 Amplifi er Application Circuit Note: Optional gate bias connections. Vgg1 and Vgg2 may be connected to a common Vgg feed. 11 - 92 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 HMC441LM1 v02.0508 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz Recommended SMT Attachment Technique Preparation & Handling of the LM1 Microwave Package for Surface Mounting Cleanliness: Observe proper handling procedures to ensure clean devices and PCBs. LM1 devices should remain in their original packaging until component placement to ensure no contamination or damage to RF, DC & ground contact areas. 200 0 175 150 11 125 100 75 50 25 0 1 2 3 4 5 TIME (min) 6 7 8 Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against ESD strikes. General Handling: Handle the LM1 package on the top with a vacuum collet or along the edges with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. Avoiding damaging the RF, DC, & ground contacts on the package bottom. Do not apply excess pressure to the top of the lid. Solder Materials & Temperature Profile: Follow the information contained in the application note. Hand soldering is not recommended. Conductive epoxy attachment is not recommended. Solder Paste: Solder paste should be selected based on the user’s experience and be compatible with the metallization systems used. See the LM1 data sheet Outline drawing for pin & ground contact metallization schemes. Solder Paste Application: Solder paste is generally applied to the PCB using either a stencil printer or dot placement. The volume of solder paste will be dependent on PCB and component layout and should be controlled to ensure consistent mechanical & electrical performance. Excess solder may create unwanted electrical parasitics at high frequencies. Solder Reflow: The soldering process is usually accomplished in a reflow oven but may also use a vapor phase process. A solder reflow profile is suggested above. Prior to reflowing product, temperature profiles should be measured using the same mass as the actual assemblies. The thermocouple should be moved to various positions on the board to account for edge and corner effects and varying component masses. The final profile should be determined by mounting the thermocouple to the PCB at the location of the device. Follow solder paste and oven vendor’s recommendations when developing a solder reflow profile. A standard profile will have a steady ramp up from room temperature to the pre-heat temperature to avoid damage due to thermal shock. Allow enough time between reaching pre-heat temperature and reflow for the solvent in the paste to evaporate and the flux to completely activate. Reflow must then occur prior to the flux being completely driven off. The duration of peak reflow temperature should not exceed 15 seconds. Packages have been qualified to withstand a peak temperature of 235°C for 15 seconds. Verify that the profile will not expose device to temperatures in excess of 235°C. Cleaning: A water-based flux wash may be used. 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 LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage: 225 TEMPERATURE ( C) The HMC LM1 package was designed to be compatible with high volume surface mount PCB assembly processes. The LM1 package requires a specific mounting pattern to allow proper mechanical attachment and to optimize electrical performance at millimeterwave frequencies. This PCB layout pattern can be found on each LM1 product data sheet. It can also be provided as an electronic drawing upon request from Hittite Sales & Application Engineering. 11 - 93