HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC491LP3 / HMC491LP3E is ideal for: Gain: 16 dB • Wireless Local Loop (WLL) Noise Figure: 2 dB • Fixed Wireless Access Single Supply: +3V @ 9 mA • Microwave & VSAT Radios Integrated Bypass Mode 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output 3 x 3 x 1 mm QFN SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC491LP3 & HMC491LP3E are versatile, integrated, Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA) featuring a bypass mode intended for 3.4 to 3.8 GHz Fixed Wireless & WLL applications. The amplifier provides 16 dB of gain, 2 dB noise figure and +3 dBm input IP3 while requiring only 9 mA from a +3V supply. Using a single control line, the LNA can be switched into a low loss 2.2 dB bypass mode reducing the current consumption to 20 μA. A low cost, leadless 3x3 mm QFN surface mount package (LP3) houses the amplifier. No external RF matching components are required. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +3V LNA Mode LNA Mode Bypass Mode Parameter Units Min. Frequency Range Gain Typ. Max. Min. 3.4 - 3.6 14.5 Gain Variation Over Temperature Typ. Max. Min. 3.6 - 3.8 17 13 Typ. Max. 3.4 - 3.8 15.5 -2.8 GHz -2.3 dB 0.012 0.02 0.012 0.02 Noise Figure 2.2 2.7 2.0 2.5 Input Return Loss 12 17 18 dB Output Return Loss 9 7 11 dB Reverse Isolation Input or Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)* 34 3 6 33 4 7 25 0.004 0.008 dB / °C -- -- dB -- dB 28 dBm Input Third Order Intercept (IP3) (-20 dBm Input Power per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing) 1 3 11 dBm Supply Current (Idd) 9 9 0.03 mA * P1dB for LNA Mode is referenced to RFOUT while P1dB for Bypass Mode is referenced to RFIN. 8 - 126 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 HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz LNA Mode Broadband Gain & Return Loss 8 LNA Mode Gain vs. Temperature 15 18 S21 S11 S22 5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 0 -5 16 14 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -40 C 12 -20 -25 2.8 3 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.8 10 3.4 4 3.5 LNA Mode Input Return Loss vs. Temperature RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) +25 C +85 C -40 C -3 +25 C +85 C -40 C -10 -15 -6 -9 -12 3.5 3.6 3.7 -15 3.4 3.8 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) LNA Mode Noise Figure vs. Temperature LNA Mode Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 5 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C -10 ISOLATION (dB) 4 NOISE FIGURE (dB) 3.8 0 -5 3 2 +25 C +85 C -40 C -20 -30 1 0 3.4 3.7 LNA Mode Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 -20 3.4 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 20 20 3.5 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.7 3.8 -40 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 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 8 - 127 HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 LNA Mode Psat vs. Temperature 12 12 10 10 8 8 Psat (dBm) OUTPUT P1dB (dBm) LNA Mode Output P1dB vs. Temperature 6 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 6 +25 C +85 C -40 C 4 2 2 0 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 0 3.4 3.8 3.5 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.7 LNA Mode Input IP3 vs. Temperature LNA Mode Gain, Noise Figure & Supply Current vs. Supply Voltage @ 3.6 GHz 6 12 22 Noise Figure Idd 4 10 8 GAIN (dB) IP3 (dBm) 18 2 0 6 14 Gain +25 C +85 C -40 C -2 -4 3.4 0 10 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 2.7 2.8 2.9 -5 -1 INSERTION LOSS (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 0 -10 -15 S21 S11 S22 3 3.2 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.2 3.3 -2 -3 +25 C +85 C -40 C -4 3.4 3.1 Bypass Mode Insertion Loss vs. Temperature 0 -25 2.8 3 Vdd (Vdc) Bypass Mode Broadband Insertion Loss & Return Loss -20 4 2 FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 - 128 3.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.8 4 -5 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 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 3.8 NOISE FIGURE (dB), Idd (mA) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz Bypass Mode Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) +25 C +85 C -40 C -3 -10 -15 -20 -6 -9 -12 3.5 3.6 3.7 -15 3.4 3.8 3.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 20 30 16 28 12 8 0 3.4 +25 C +85 C -40 C 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 20 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) +7.0 Vdc LNA Mode Bypass Mode 3.7 +25 C +85 C -40 C 24 22 Absolute Maximum Ratings RF Input Power (RFIN) (Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) 3.8 26 FREQUENCY (GHz) Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) 3.7 Bypass Mode Input P1dB vs. Temperature INPUT P1dB (dBm) IP3 (dBm) Bypass Mode Input IP3 vs. Temperature 4 3.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 0 -5 -25 3.4 8 Bypass Mode Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 dBm +30 dBm Channel Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 1.8 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.117 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 556 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA) +2.7 7.6 +3.0 9.0 +3.3 10.2 Truth Table LNA Mode Vctl= Vdd @ 1.6 mA Bypass Mode Vctl= 0Vdc @ -13 µA Vdd= +3V ±10% ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 - 129 HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT 8 Outline Drawing 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 HMC491LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 HMC491LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 Package Marking [3] [1] 491 XXXX [2] 491 XXXX [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 8 - 130 Function Description 1, 5 - 8, 12, 13 N/C No connection necessary. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground. 2, 4, 9, 11, 15 GND These pins must be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RF IN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 10 RF OUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 14 Vdd Power supply voltage. 16 Vctl Control voltage. Vctl= Vdd for LNA mode. Vctl= 0V for bypass mode. 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 HMC491LP3 / 491LP3E v03.1206 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 3.4 - 3.8 GHz 8 LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 107174 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector J3 - J6 DC Pin U1 HMC491LP3 / HMC491LP3E Amplifier PCB [2] 107431 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 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 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 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 8 - 131