HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC548LP3 / HMC548LP3E is ideal for: Single Supply: Vcc = +5V • Automotive Telematics Low Noise Figure: 1.3 dB • GPS Antenna Modules / Boosters High Output IP3: +21 dBm • Location Based Portables No External Matching Required • Satellite Navigation External Filter Access 3x3 mm Leadless SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC548LP3 & HMC548LP3E are comprised of two internally matched SiGe HBT MMIC low noise amplifier stages housed in 3x3 mm leadless SMT packages. The unique topology of the HMC548LP3 & HMC548LP3E provides interstage access allowing the designer to place a bandpass filter between the two amplifier stages. This filtering approach enables the receiver to reject nearby blocking signals such as those emitted from cellular and 3G hand-helds, without incurring the noise figure degradation associated with a high rejection pre-filter. When combined with the appropriate interstage bandpass filter, this LNA can be used as a receiver pre-amplifier in various applications from 1.2 to 3 GHz. Evaluation boards are available with or without a GPS L1 (1575 MHz) band pass filter. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vcc= +5V* Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 23 Gain Variation Over Temperature Noise Figure Typ. Max. 1575 MHz 26 dB 0.04 0.05 1.3 1.6 dB/°C dB Input Return Loss 8 dB Output Return Loss 22 dB Output 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 11.5 dBm Saturated Output Power (Psat) 12.5 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 21 Supply Current (Icc) (Vcc = +5V) 21 dBm 30 * All measurements include external 1.57 - 1.6 GHz (GPS L1) band pass fi lter connected between pin 4 & pin 9. 8 - 156 Units 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 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz Gain & Return Loss [1] 8 Gain vs. Temperature [1] 25 28 15 S21 S11 10 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 20 S22 5 0 -5 24 +25C +85C -40C 20 -10 16 -15 -20 -25 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.58 12 1.56 1.59 1.565 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.585 1.59 0 +25C +85C -40C +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -2 RETURN LOSS (dB) 1.58 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1] 0 -4 -6 -8 -10 -15 -20 1.565 1.57 1.575 1.58 1.585 -25 1.56 1.59 1.565 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.57 1.575 1.58 1.585 1.59 1.585 1.59 FREQUENCY (GHz) Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1] Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1] 0 5 -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 -20 NOISE FIGURE (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) 1.575 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1] -10 1.56 1.57 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 32 30 +25C +85C -40C -30 -40 -50 3 2 1 -60 -70 1.56 1.565 1.57 1.575 1.58 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.585 1.59 0 1.56 1.565 1.57 1.575 1.58 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Measurement includes external 1.57 - 1.6 GHz (GPS L1) band pass filter connected between pin 4 and pin 9. [2] Measurement includes external 50 Ohm line between pin 4 and pin 9. 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 8 - 157 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz Psat vs. Temperature [1] 16 16 12 12 PSAT (dBm) P1dB (dBm) P1dB vs. Temperature [1] 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 0 1.56 1.565 1.57 1.575 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 1.58 1.585 0 1.56 1.59 1.565 1.57 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.575 1.58 1.585 1.59 FREQUENCY (GHz) Broadband Gain & Return Loss [2] Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1] 40 24 22 RESPONSE (dB) 20 IP3 (dBm) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 18 16 14 10 1.56 1.565 1.57 1.575 1.58 0 -20 +25 C +85 C -40 C 12 20 1.585 -40 0.5 1.59 S21 S11 S22 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain vs. Temperature [2] Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [2] 35 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 30 GAIN (dB) 25 20 15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 10 -5 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 3.5 4 -20 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Measurement includes external 1.57 - 1.6 GHz (GPS L1) band pass filter connected between pin 4 and pin 9. [2] Measurement includes external 50 Ohm line between pin 4 and pin 9. 8 - 158 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 3.5 4 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [2] REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) -10 -20 +25 C +85 C -40 C -30 0 -10 +25 C +85 C -40 C -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -40 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 -70 0.5 4 1 1.5 Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2] 2.5 3 3.5 4 3 3.5 4 3.5 4 P1dB vs. Temperature [2] 5 20 +25 C +85 C -40 C 15 P1dB (dBm) 4 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 2 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 1 0 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 0 0.5 4 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 10 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) 8 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [2] 1 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) Psat vs. Temperature [2] Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2] 20 30 25 20 IP3 (dBm) PSAT (dBm) 15 10 15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 10 +25 C +85 C -40 C 5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3 5 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Measurement includes external 1.57 - 1.6 GHz (GPS L1) band pass filter connected between pin 4 and pin 9. [2] Measurement includes external 50 Ohm line between pin 4 and pin 9. 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 8 - 159 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz 8 Small Signal Parameters Input Stage Small Signal Parameters Output Stage 20 10 10 0 RESPONSE (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 5 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 S21 S11 S22 S12 -30 -35 -40 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 S21 S11 S22 S12 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 0.5 4 1 1.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 3.5 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB Individual Stages Noise Figure Individual Stages 15 4 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 11 P1dB (dBm) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 15 P1dB Input Stage P1dB Output Stage 7 3 Input Stage Output Stage 3 2 1 -1 -5 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 0 0.5 1 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.5 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) Absolute Maximum Ratings Typical Supply Current vs. Vcc +7.0 Vdc Vcc (Vdc) Icc (mA) RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vcc = +5.0 Vdc) -5 dBm 4.5 17 Junction Temperature 150 °C Drain Bias Voltage (Vcc) 8 - 160 1.5 Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 14 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.942 W Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) 69 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B 5.0 21 5.5 24 %,%#42/34!4)# 3%.3)4)6% $%6)#% /"3%26% (!.$,).' 02%#!54)/.3 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 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE 4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM. 5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm. 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating HMC548LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC548LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [1] [2] Package Marking [3] 548 XXXX 548 XXXX LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 Outline Drawing [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description 1 RFIN1 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.2 to 2.0 GHz. An off chip blocking capacitor is required. 2, 3, 5 - 8,10, 11, 13, 14, 16 GND These pins and package ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. 4 RFOUT1 This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.2 - 2 GHz. 9 RFIN2 This pin is DC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.2 to 2.0 GHz. An off chip blocking capacitor is required. 12 RFOUT2 This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 1.2 - 2 GHz. 15 Vcc Power supply voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 1,000pF and 18,000 pF 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 8 - 161 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 Application Circuit Component Value C1, C2 150 pF C3 1,000 pF C4 18,000 pF 1575 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Material for Evaluation PCB 114254 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3, J4 DC Pin C1, C2 150 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 18,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC548LP3 / HMC548LP3E Amplifier U2 Filter, Amotech AMOBP1575P02-A1 2.5 dB loss @ 1575 MHz PCB [2] 110980 Evaluation PCB The circuit board used in the final application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed ground paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown above. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Roger 4350 8 - 162 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 HMC548LP3 / 548LP3E v02.0706 SiGe HBT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 1.2 - 3.0 GHz 8 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT Wideband (No Filter) Evaluation PCB List of Material for Evaluation PCB 113979 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3, J4 DC Pin C1, C2 150 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 18,000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC548LP3 / HMC548LP3E Amplifier PCB [2] 113977 Evaluation PCB The circuit board used in the final application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed ground paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown above. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Roger 4350 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 8 - 163