HMC392LC4 v00.0607 AMPLIFIERS - SMT 5 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC392LC4 is ideal for: Gain: 16 dB • Point-to-Point Radios Noise Figure: 2.5 dB • VSAT Single Supply Voltage: +5V No External Matching Components Required • LO Driver for HMC Mixers • Military EW, ECM, C3 I 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output • Space RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC392LC4 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier which operates between 3.5 and 7.0 GHz. Housed in a leadless 4x4 mm SMT package, this amplifier provides 16 dB of gain, 2.5 dB noise figure and 30 dBm IP3 from a +5V supply voltage. HMC392LC4 functions well as a low noise front end or as a driver amplifier. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. The HMC392LC4 allows the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques and is suitable for high reliability military, industrial and space applications. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= 5V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 13.5 Gain Variation Over Temperature 16 25 30 12.5 0.025 2.5 Supply Current (Idd) 65 Max. dB 0.025 12 3.1 Units GHz 14.5 0.018 dB/ °C dB 12 dB 12 16 dBm 20 dBm 23 30 dBm 20 Noise Figure Typ. 3.5 - 7.0 18 13 Saturated Output Power (Psat) 5 - 148 Min. 15 Output Return Loss Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) Max. 16 0.018 Input Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Typ. 4.0 - 6.0 2.9 3.5 65 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 dB mA HMC392LC4 v00.0607 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz 20 15 S21 S11 S22 0 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 5 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 +25C +85C -40C 3 9 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 +25C +85C -40C +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature -10 -15 -10 -15 -20 -20 -25 -25 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 3 8 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 7.5 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Temperature Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 5 0 4.5 +25C +85C -40C 4 -10 3.5 ISOLATION (dB) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 5 Gain vs. Temperature AMPLIFIERS - SMT Broadband Gain & Return Loss 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 +25C +85C -40C -20 -30 -40 -50 0.5 0 -60 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6.5 7 7.5 8 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 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 5 - 149 HMC392LC4 v00.0607 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) AMPLIFIERS - SMT 5 17 16 15 14 17 16 15 14 13 11 +25C +85C -40C 13 +25C +85C -40C 12 12 11 10 10 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 3 3.5 4 4.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) GAIN (dB), NOISE FIGURE (dB), P1dB (dBm) 32 31 30 OIP3 (dBm) 29 28 27 26 25 24 +25C +85C -40C 23 22 21 20 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 5.5 6 6.5 7 6.5 7 7.5 8 18 16 14 12 Gain Noise Figure P1dB 10 8 6 4 2 0 4.5 4.7 5 5.2 VOLTAGE SUPPLY (Volts) Power Compression @ 5.5 GHz 25 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 8 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 20 15 10 Pout Gain PAE 5 0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 INPUT POWER (dBm) 5 - 150 7.5 Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature 3 5 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 5.5 HMC392LC4 v00.0607 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7 Vdc RF Input Power (RFin)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc) +11 dBm Channel Temperature 175 °C Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) (derate 6.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.42 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 155 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA) +4.5 59 +5.0 60 +5.5 60 Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5 AMPLIFIERS - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM 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. 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 5 - 151 HMC392LC4 v00.0607 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz AMPLIFIERS - SMT 5 5 - 152 Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1, 5 - 14, 18 - 20, 22 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. 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 from 3.5 - 7.0 GHz. 16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 3.5 - 7.0 GHz. 21 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 μF are required. 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 HMC392LC4 v00.0607 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz 5 AMPLIFIERS - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 117490 [1] Item J1, J2 Description SMA J3 - J4 DC Pin C1 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg. C2 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg. C3 2.2μF Capacitor, Tantalum U1 HMC392LC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 117858 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evlaution 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, 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 5 - 153