HITTITE HMC308

HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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Typical Applications
Features
Broadband or Narrow Band Applications:
Gain: 18 dB
• Cellular/PCS/3G
P1dB Output Power: +17 dBm@ +5V
• Fixed Wireless & Telematics
Single Supply: +3V or +5V
• Cable Modem Termination Systems
No External Components
• WLAN, Bluetooth & RFID
Integrated DC Blocks
Ultra Small Package: SOT26
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC308 is a low cost MESFET MMIC amplifier that operates from a single +3 to +5V supply
from 0.8 to 3.8 GHz. The surface mount SOT26
amplifier can be used as a broadband amplifier
stage or used with external matching for optimized
narrow band applications. With Vdd biased at +5V,
the HMC308 offers 18 dB of gain and +20 dBm of
saturated output power while requiring only 53 mA
of current. This amplifier is ideal as a driver amplifier
for transmitters or for use as a local oscillator (LO)
amplifier to increase drive levels for passive mixers.
The amplifier occupies 0.014 in2 (9 mm2), making it
ideal for compact radio designs.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, as a function of Vdd
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +5V
Vdd = +5V
Vdd = +5V
Parameter
Units
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Max.
Min.
2.3 - 2.7
13
Gain Variation over Temperature
Max.
Min.
0.8 - 2.3
15.5
0.025
Typ.
14
0.035
Max.
Min.
2.3 - 2.7
18
0.025
Typ.
13
0.035
16
0.025
10
0.035
Typ.
Max.
2.7 - 3.8
GHz
13
dB
0.025
0.035
dB/°C
Input Return Loss
11
8
11
13
dB
Output Return Loss
17
13
12
13
dB
15
dBm
17
dBm
27
dBm
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB)
12
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
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Typ.
14
14
17
23
26
17
13.5
20
27
30
16.5
12
19.5
26
29
24
Noise Figure
7
7.5
7
7
dB
Supply Current (Idd)
50
53
53
53
mA
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
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P1dB vs. Vdd Bias
25
24
20
22
15
20
18
S11
S21
S22
5
0
-5
16
14
12
-10
10
-15
8
-20
6
Vdd=+5V
Vdd=+3V
-25
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
4
0.5
6
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
24
22
22
20
20
18
18
16
16
14
12
10
8
3.5
4
14
12
10
6
+25C
+85C
-40C
4
+25C
+85C
-40C
4
2
2
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
0
0.5
4
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-10
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
0
-10
-15
-20
-25
S11 Vdd=+5V
S22 Vdd=+5V
S11 Vdd=+3V
S22 Vdd=+3V
1
1.5
2
2.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2.5
3
3.5
4
Reverse Isolation vs. Vdd Bias
0
-30
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input & Output
Return Loss vs. Vdd Bias
RETURN LOSS (dB)
3
8
6
-35
0.5
2.5
Gain vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +3V
24
GAIN (dB)
GAIN (dB)
Gain vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +5V
0
0.5
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
10
P1dB (dBm)
RESPONSE (dB)
Broadband Gain
& Return Loss @ Vdd = +5V
3
3.5
4
Vdd=+5V
Vdd=+3V
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
30
28
26
Pout
Gain
24
PAE
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
Power Compression
@ 2.5 GHz, Vdd = +5V
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
30
28
26
Pout
24
Gain
22
PAE
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +5V
24
22
22
20
20
18
Psat (dBm)
-4
-2
0
16
14
12
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
4
6
18
16
14
12
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
6
6
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0.5
4
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
Output IP3
vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +5V
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
0.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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2
P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +5V
24
4
0.5
-6
INPUT POWER (dBm)
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm)
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
8
Power Compression
@ 2.0 GHz, Vdd = +5V
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
Pout
Gain
PAE
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +3V
24
22
22
20
20
OUTPUT P1dB (dBm)
24
18
16
14
12
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
18
16
14
12
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
8
6
6
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0.5
4
1
1.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3
vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +3V
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature @ Vdd = +3V
4
0.5
8
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8
Power Compression
@ 2.5 GHz, Vdd = +3V
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Power Compression
@ 2.0 GHz, Vdd = +3V
40
38
36
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
0.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
8
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
+7.0 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFin)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc)
+10 dBm
Channel Temperature
150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 6.25 mW/°C above 85 °C)
0.406 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to lead)
160 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc)
Idd (mA)
+2.5
49
+3.0
50
+3.5
51
+4.5
50
+5.0
53
+5.5
54
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: LOW STRESS INJECTION MOLDED
PLASTIC SILICA AND SILICON IMPREGNATED.
2. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
3. LEADFRAME PLATING: Sn/Pb SOLDER
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
HMC308
v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
Pin Number
Function
Description
1
RF OUT
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 5, 6
GND
These pins must be connected to RF/DC ground.
3
Vdd
Power supply voltage.
4
RF IN
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Pin Descriptions
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v03.1103
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
HMC308
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
Evaluation PCB
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
8
List of Material
Item
Description
J1, J2
PC Mount SMA Connector
J3, J4
DC Pins
U1
HMC308 Amplifier
PCB*
103220 Evaluation Board
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 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 circuit
board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
*Circuit Board Material: Roger 4350
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
v03.1103
HMC308
GENERAL PURPOSE 100 mW GaAs
MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.8 - 3.8 GHz
Notes:
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
8
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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