HMC-C021 v01.0906 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz AMPLIFIERS 1 Features Gain: 15 dB @ 27 GHz P1dB Output Power: +24 dBm @ 27 GHz Noise Figure: 5 dB @ 27 GHz Spurious-Free Operation Typical Applications Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing Hermetically Sealed Module The HMC-C020 Wideband PA is ideal for: Field Replaceable 2.92mm connectors • Microwave Radio & VSAT -55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature • Military & Space • Test & Lab Instrumentation General Description The HMC-C021 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Distributed Power Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module with replaceable 2.92mm connectors which operates between 21 and 31 GHz. The amplifier provides 15 dB of gain, 5 dB noise figure, +33 dBm output IP3 and up to +24 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression. The wideband amplifier I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked making the HMC-C021 ideal for EW, ECM RADAR and test equipment applications. Integrated voltage regulators allow for flexible biasing of both the negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias sequencing circuitry assures robust operation. Functional Diagram Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, +VDC = +8V to +15V, -VDC = -4.5V to -10V* Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain Typ. Max. Min. 18 12 21 - 24 13 16 Typ. Max. 24 - 31 15 GHz 18 ±1.0 dB Gain Flatness ±0.20 Gain Variation Over Temperature -0.03 -0.04 -0.03 -0.04 dB/ °C 5.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 dB Noise Figure dB Input Return Loss 7 7 dB Output Return Loss 7 10 dB 23 dBm 24 dBm Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) 20 23 24 20 Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 30 34 dBm Positive Supply Current (+IDC) 215 215 mA Negative Supply Current (-IDC) 5.8 5.8 mA * Data recorded at +Vdc = +12V and - Vdc = -5V 1 - 56 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C021 v01.0906 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz 22 15 20 10 18 5 16 S21 S11 S22 0 AMPLIFIERS 20 -5 -10 14 12 10 8 -15 6 -20 4 -25 2 -30 +25C +85C -55C 0 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 21 22 23 FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB) 1 Gain vs. Temperature GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) Gain & Return Loss -5 -10 -15 +25C +85C -55C -20 -25 -5 -10 -15 -20 +25C +85C -55C -25 -30 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 20 21 22 23 FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 30 31 32 FREQUENCY (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Temperature Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 0 10 9 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) -10 +25C +85C -55C -20 -30 -40 7 6 5 4 3 2 -50 +25C +85C -55C 1 -60 0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 FREQUENCY (GHz) 29 30 31 32 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 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 Online at www.hittite.com 1 - 57 HMC-C021 v01.0906 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature 30 30 28 28 26 26 24 24 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) AMPLIFIERS 1 22 20 18 +25C +85C -55C 16 22 20 18 16 14 14 12 12 10 +25C +85C -55C 10 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 20 21 22 23 FREQUENCY (GHz) 25 26 27 28 29 30 Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+VDC) +17V Max 35 Negative Bias Supply (-VDC) -16V Min. 30 RF Input Power (RFin) +20 dBm 25 Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C 20 +25C +85C -55C 10 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 5 0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1 - 58 32 Absolute Maximum Ratings 40 15 31 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature OIP3 (dBm) 24 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C021 v01.0906 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz Pin Number Function Description 1 RFIN RF input connector, 2.92mm female, field replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 21 - 31 GHz. 2, 5 GND Power supply ground. 3 +VDC Positive power supply voltage for the amplifier. 4 RFOUT RF output connector, 2.92mm female. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 21 - 31 GHz. 6 -VDC Negative power supply voltage for the amplifier 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 Online at www.hittite.com AMPLIFIERS 1 Pin Descriptions 1 - 59 HMC-C021 v01.0906 Outline Drawing AMPLIFIERS 1 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz Typical Package Weight Package 18.7 gms Spacer 3.3 gms +/- 1 gms Tolerance NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 3. SPACER MATERIAL: NICKEL PLATED ALUMINUM 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES ±.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92MM CONNECTORS. 1 - 60 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 Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C021 v01.0906 WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 21 - 31 GHz 1 AMPLIFIERS Notes: 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 Online at www.hittite.com 1 - 61