HMC789ST89E v00.0409 DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC789ST89E is ideal for: High Output IP3: +42 dBm • Cellular/4G High Output P1dB: +25 dBm • Fixed Wireless & WLAN High Gain: 18 dB • CATV, Cable Modem & DBS Single Supply: +5V • Microwave Radio & Test Equipment 45% PAE @ +25 dBm Pout • IF & RF Applications Industry Standard SOT89 Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC789ST89E is a high linearity GaAs InGaP HBT gain block MMIC operating from 0.7 to 2.8 GHz and packaged in an industry standard SOT89 package. Utilizing a minimum number of external components and a single +5V supply, the amplifier output IP3 can be optimized to +45 dBm. The high output IP3 and high gain make the HMC789ST89E ideal for use in PA driver & pre-driver applications in Cellular/4G and Fixed Wireless. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25°C, Vs= +5V [1] Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain Typ. Max. Min. 810 - 960 17 Gain Variation Over Temperature Typ. Max. Min. 1710 - 1990 18 12 0.01 Typ. Max. 2420 - 2700 13.5 10 0.01 Units MHz 11 dB 0.01 dB / °C dB Input Return Loss 12 12 10 Output Return Loss 20 15 10 dB 24 dBm Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 23.5 23 25 22 25.5 27 26 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) [2] 42 42 42 dBm Noise Figure 3.8 3.8 3.8 Supply Current (Icq) 125 150 125 150 125 dB 150 [1] Specifications and data reflect HMC789ST89E measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. [2] Two-tone output power of +10 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing. 9 - 200 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 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 900 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 9 24 25 22 -5 18 16 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 14 -15 12 -25 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 10 0.7 1.4 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 1 1.1 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 0 0 -5 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) -10 -15 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -20 -25 -20 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 -30 0.7 1.1 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 28 25 27 24 26 23 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 1.1 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 21 20 0.7 1 Psat vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 26 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) P1dB vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 22 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 20 S21 S11 S22 5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 15 23 0.8 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1 1.1 22 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 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 9 - 201 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz Pout = 10 dBm Each Tone 50 45 45 IP3 (dB) IP3 (dB) 50 40 35 30 0.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 30 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 0 2 4 10 12 14 16 18 0 +25 C +85 C - 40 C +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 ISOLATION (dB) 6 NF (dB) 8 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 8 4 2 0 0.75 6 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz -20 -30 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 -40 0.7 1 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 900 MHz Power Compression @ 900 MHz 50 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 50 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 10 4.5 Pout Gain PAE 40 30 20 10 0 5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 9 - 202 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 900 MHz 5.5 -8 -4 0 4 8 INPUT POWER (dBm) 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 12 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 880 MHz CDMA IS95, 9 Channels Forward 9 -20 CDMA IS95 Frequency: 880 MHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, 9 Channels ACPR (dBc) -40 4.5V 5V -50 5.5V -60 -70 -80 Source ACPR -90 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 1900 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 20 16 14 S21 S11 S22 0 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 12 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 -20 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 10 1.7 2.6 1.8 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 2.1 2 2.1 0 -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 2 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 0 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -8 -12 -16 1.7 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) 1.8 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.1 -5 DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT -30 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 -15 -20 1.7 1.8 1.9 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 9 - 203 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz P1dB vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 27 29 26 28 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 30 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 22 1.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 25 1.8 1.9 2 24 1.7 2.1 1.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 45 45 IP3 (dB) 50 40 30 1.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 30 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 8 -10 +25 C +85 C - 40 C +25 C +85 C - 40 C -15 ISOLATION (dB) NF (dB) 2.1 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 2 0 1.7 2 Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 1900 MHz 50 35 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 6 -20 -25 1.8 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 9 - 204 27 26 23 IP3 (dB) DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 Psat vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 28 2 2.1 -30 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 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 2.1 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 1900 MHz Power Compression @ 1900 MHz 9 50 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 Pout Gain PAE 40 30 20 10 0 10 4.5 5 5.5 -1 3 7 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 15 19 ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 2140 MHz W-CDMA, 64 DPCH ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 1960 MHz CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward -20 -20 -30 ACPR (dBc) -30 CDMA 2000 Frequency: 1960 MHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, 9 Channels -40 ACPR (dBc) 11 INPUT POWER (dBm) 4.5V 5V 5.5V -50 -60 W-CDMA Frequency: 2140 MHz Integration BW: 3.84 MHz 64 DPCH -40 4.5V 5V 5.5V -50 -60 -70 Source ACPR -80 Source ACPR -70 -90 -80 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 0 2 4 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 2600 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 20 14 DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) 50 13 12 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 S21 S11 S22 0 11 10 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 9 -20 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.7 2.8 2.9 8 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 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 9 - 205 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 9 0 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -15 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 -20 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.6 2.7 2.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz Psat vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 26 28 27 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 25 24 26 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 23 22 2.3 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 2.4 2.5 2.6 23 2.7 22 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 45 45 IP3 (dB) 50 40 30 2.3 2.7 2.8 Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 2600 MHz 50 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz IP3 (dB) DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT RETURN LOSS (dB) +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 40 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 30 2.4 2.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 9 - 206 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 2.7 2.8 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) 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 16 18 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 8 ISOLATION (dB) +25 C +85 C - 40 C 6 NF (dB) 9 -10 4 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -15 -20 2 0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 -25 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 2600 MHz 2.8 40 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) 2.7 Power Compression @ 2600 MHz 50 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 10 4.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Pout Gain PAE 30 20 10 0 5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 5.5 0 5 10 15 INPUT POWER (dBm) 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 20 DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 9 - 207 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6.0 V RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs +5Vdc) +18 dBm Junction Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 13.0 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.85 W Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) 77 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC789ST89E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 [2] Package Marking [1] H789 XXXX [1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C 9 - 208 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 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 RFIN This pin is DC coupled. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. 3 RFOUT RF output and DC Bias input for the amplifier. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. 2, 4 GND These pins & package bottom must be connected to RF/DC 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 9 DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT Pin Number 9 - 209 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 900 MHz Application Circuit DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 9 - 210 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 810-960 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 10 pF C2 100 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 μF C6 100 pF C7 1.2 pF L1 18 nH L2 3.8 nH 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 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 900 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for 900 MHz Evaluation PCB 126222 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 10 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 1.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. L2 3.8 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 126220 Evaluation PCB 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. DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR 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 9 - 211 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 1900 MHz Application Circuit DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 9 - 212 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 1710-1990 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 2.2 pF C2 5.0 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 μF C6 20 pF C7 1.1 pF L1 20 nH R1 0.0 Ohm 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 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 1900 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for 1900 MHz Evaluation PCB 126223 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 2.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 5.0 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 20 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 1.1 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. R1 0.0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 126220 Evaluation PCB 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. DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR 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 9 - 213 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 2600 MHz Application Circuit DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 9 - 214 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 2420-2700 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 1.5 pF C2 1.5 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 μF C6 20 pF C7 0.3 pF L1 18 nH L2 12 nH R1 0.0 Ohm 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 HMC789ST89E v00.0409 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 - 2.8 GHz 2600 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for 2600 MHz Evaluation PCB 125682 [1] Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 20 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 0.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. R1 0.0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 125220 Evaluation PCB 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. DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK AMPLIFIERS - SMT 9 [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR 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 9 - 215