HMC-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz AMPLIFIERS 1 Features Gain: 12 dB @ 10 GHz P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm @ 10 GHz Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing Hermetically Sealed Module Field Replaceable 2.92 mm Connectors Typical Applications -55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature The HMC-C038 Wideband Driver is ideal for: • Telecom Infrastructure • Microwave Radio & VSAT General Description • Military & Space • Test Instrumentation The HMC-C038 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module with replaceable 2.92mm connectors which operates between 2 and 35 GHz. The amplifier provides 12 dB of gain, +29 dBm output IP3 and up to +18 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression. Gain flatness is excellent from 2 - 16 GHz making the HMC-C038 ideal for EW, ECM RADAR and test equipment applications. The wideband amplifier I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked. Integrated voltage regulators allow for flexible biasing of both the negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias sequencing circuitry assures robust operation. • Fiber Optics Functional Diagram Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, +VDC = +11V to +16V, -VDC = -4V to -12V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 9 Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. 15 - 27 12 8 Typ. Max. 27 - 35 11 6 GHz 9 dB ±1.5 dB ±0.5 Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 Noise Figure 3.0 4.0 Input Return Loss 15 10 6 dB Output Return Loss 15 13 13 dB Saturated Output Power (Psat) 15 18 20 ±0.4 Units Gain Flatness Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 1 - 104 Typ. 2 - 15 0.03 0.02 13 16 18.5 0.03 0.02 0.03 6.0 10 dB/ °C dB 14 dBm 15.5 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 29 26 25 dBm Positive Supply Current (+IDC) 92 92 92 mA Negative Supply Current (-IDC) 5.3 5.3 5.3 mA 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-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz 15 10 S21 S11 S22 0 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 5 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 +25 C +85 C -55 C 0 40 5 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 20 25 30 35 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 +25 C +85 C -55 C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) 1 Gain vs. Temperature AMPLIFIERS Gain & Return Loss -10 -15 +25 C +85 C -55 C -20 -10 -15 -20 -25 -25 -30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 20 25 30 35 30 35 FREQUENCY (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Temperature Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 0 10 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) REVERSE ISOLATION (dB) 9 -10 -20 -30 -40 +25 C +85 C -55 C -50 +25 C +85 C -55 C 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 -60 0 0 5 10 15 20 FREQUENCY (GHz) 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 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 - 105 HMC-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature 24 24 22 22 20 20 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) AMPLIFIERS 1 18 16 14 16 +25 C +85 C -55 C 14 +25 C +85 C -55 C 12 18 12 10 10 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 FREQUENCY (GHz) 40 OIP3 (dBm) 20 25 +25 C +85 C -55 C 30 35 Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+VDC) +17V Max Negative Bias Supply (-VDC) -16V Min. RF Input Power (RFin) +23 dBm Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C 25 ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 20 15 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1 - 106 30 Absolute Maximum Ratings Output IP3 vs. Temperature 35 15 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 HMC-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz Pin Number Function Description 1 RFIN & RF Ground RF input connector, 2.92 mm female, field replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 2 - 35 GHz. 2, 5 GND Power supply ground. 3 +VDC Positive power supply voltage for the amplifier. 4 RFOUT & RF Ground RF output connector, 2.92 mm female field replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 2 - 35 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 - 107 HMC-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz Outline Drawing AMPLIFIERS 1 Typical Package Weight Package 18.7 gms Spacer 3.3 gms +/- 1 gms Tolerance NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™ 2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM 3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN. 4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 5. TOLERANCES ±.010 [0.24] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 1 - 108 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-C038 v00.0806 WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER MODULE, 2 - 35 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 - 109