Single-Stage Power Amplifier Module,
10 MHz to 6 GHz
Data Sheet HMC-C074
Rev. C Document Feedback
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FEATURES
Gain: 13 dB typical
High 1 dB compression (P1dB) output power: 29 dBm typical
High output third-order intercept (IP3): 40 dBm typical
Regulated supply and bias sequencing
Subminiature Version A (SMA) connectors
Operating temperature range: −40°C to +70°C
APPLICATIONS
Telecom infrastructure
Test instrumentation
Military and space
Electronic warfare (EW)
Electronic countermeasures (ECM)
Radars
Test equipment
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
Figure 1.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The HMC-C074 is a single stage power amplifier that operates
between 10 MHz and 6 GHz. The amplifier provides 13 dB of
gain, 40 dBm output IP3, and 29 dBm of output power at 1 dB
gain compression while only consuming 450 mA from a 15 V
supply.
The ±0.75 dB gain flatness is excellent from 10 MHz to 6 GHz,
making the HMC-C074 ideal for EW, ECM, radar, and test
equipment applications.
The amplifier inputs/outputs are dc blocked and internally
matched to 50 Ω. Integrated voltage regulators allow for flexible
biasing of both the negative and positive supply pins, while
internal bias sequencing and active bias control allows for
robust operation and stable performance over temperature.
RFIN RFOUT
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
GND +V
DC
–V
DC
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VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
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HMC-C074 Data Sheet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 4
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ..............................5
Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................6
Theory of Operation .........................................................................8
Applications Information .................................................................9
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 10
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 10
REVISION HISTORY
8/2016—v02.0711 to Rev. C
This Hittite Microwave Products data sheet has been reformatted
to meet the styles and standards of Analog Devices, Inc.
Updated Format .................................................................. Universal
Changes to Specifications and Table 1 ........................................... 3
Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................ 4
Changes to Figure 3 to Figure 8 ....................................................... 6
Changes to Figure 9 to Figure 14..................................................... 7
Added Theory of Operation Section .............................................. 8
Added Applications Information Section ...................................... 9
Data Sheet HMC-C074
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SPECIFICATIONS
Bias voltages = +15 V and −5 V, and baseplate temperature = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Test Conditions/Comments
FREQUENCY RANGE 0.01 6 GHz
GAIN 11 13 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.75 dB
Gain Variation over Temperature 0.02 dB/°C
NOISE FIGURE 5 dB
1 dB COMPRESSION (P1dB)
0.01 GHz to 1 GHz 24 29 dBm
1 GHz to 3 GHz 26 29 dBm
3 GHz to 6 GHz 24 28 dBm
OUTPUT THIRD-ORDER INTERCEPT (IP3)
0.01 GHz to 1 GHz 35 dBm
1 GHz to 3 GHz 40 dBm
3 GHz to 6 GHz 40 dBm
OUTPUT SATURATED POWER (PSAT) 29 dBm
RETURN LOSS
Input −15 dB
Output −17 dB
SUPPLY INPUT
+VDC +15 V
−VDC −5 V
CURRENT
+VDC 475 575 mA +VDC = +15 V, −VDC = −5 V
−VDC 4 20 mA
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Positive (15 V) Bias Supply (+VDC) 16 V
Negative (−5 V) Bias Supply (−VDC) −16 V
Radio Frequency (RF) Input (RFIN) Power 25 dBm
Operating Temperature Range −40°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature Range −55°C to +150°C
ESD Sensitivity, Human Body Model (HBM) Class IA
Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a
stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond
the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may
affect product reliability.
ESD CAUTION
Data Sheet HMC-C074
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PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
Figure 2. Pin Configuration
Table 3. Pin Function Descriptions
Pin No. Mnemonic Description
1 RFIN RF Input Connector, SMA Female. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
2 RFOUT RF Output Connector, SMA Female. This pin is ac-coupled and matched to 50 Ω.
3 GND Power Supply Ground.
4 +VDC Positive Supply Voltage for the Amplifier, 14 V to 16 V.
5 −VDC Negative Supply Voltage for the Amplifier, −5 V to −16 V.
RFIN RFOUT
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
GND +V
DC
–V
DC
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VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
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TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Bias voltages = +15 V and −5 V, and the baseplate temperature = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Figure 3. Response (Gain, Input Return Loss, and Output Return Loss) vs.
Frequency (Linear Scale)
Figure 4. Input Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 5. Isolation vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 6. Gain vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 7. Output Return Loss vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 8. Noise Figure vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
08
FREQUE NCY (G Hz)
20
–30
RESPONSE (dB)
–25
–20
–15
–10
–5
0
5
10
15
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GAIN
INPUT RETURN LOSS
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
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–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30 01234567
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQU ENCY (GH z)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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–80
–10
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ISOLATION (dB)
FREQU ENCY (GH z)
–70
–60
–50
–40
–30
–20
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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16
14
10
12
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8
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GAIN (dB)
FREQU ENCY (GH z)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
01234 657
FREQU ENCY (GH z)
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10
8
6
4
2
0
NOIS E FIGURE (d B)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
01234 657
FREQU ENCY (GH z)
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Figure 9. Output P1dB vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 10. Output IP3 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 11. Response (Gain, Input Return Loss, and Output Return Loss) vs.
Frequency (Log Scale)
Figure 12. PSAT vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Linear Scale)
Figure 13. Output Power (POUT), Gain, and Power Added Efficiency (PAE) vs.
Input Power (Linear Scale)
Figure 14. Output IP3 vs. Frequency for Various Temperatures
(Log Scale)
34
32
30
28
26
24
22
P1dB (dBm)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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FREQUE NCY (G Hz)
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20
30
25
35
45
55
40
50
OUTPUT I P 3 ( dBm)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
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0.01 0.1 1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
15
10
5
0
–5
–10
–15
–20
–25
–30
RESP ONS E ( dB)
GAIN
INPUT RETURN LOSS
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS
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32
30
28
26
24
22
P
SAT
(dBm)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
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FREQUE NCY (G Hz)
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30
25
20
15
10
5
0
–10–5 0 5 10152025
P
OUT
(dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POW ER (dBm)
P
OUT
(dBm)
GAIN (dB)
PAE (%)
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20
30
25
35
45
55
40
50
OUTP UT IP3 (dBm)
+70°C
+25°C
–40°C
0.01 0.1 1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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THEORY OF OPERATION
The HMC-C074 package contains four mounting locations for
screws that can secure the amplifier package in dynamic
applications and for thermal contact. Ensure that the backside
case temperature never exceeds 70°C during operation by
attaching the amplifier to a heat sink of suitable size. When
operating with the backside case temperatures greater than
70°C, the lifetime of the device reduces.
Prior to applying dc voltages, terminate both the RF input and
RF output to 50 Ω. If dc voltages are applied to the device, do
not disconnect the RF output.
Data Sheet HMC-C074
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APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
The HMC-C074 is a connectorized amplifier module designed
with a single stage amplifier to deliver 29 dBm typical power
with a 13 dB gain from 0.01 GHz to 6 GHz. The bias of internal
amplifiers is supplied by +15 V and −5 V dc sources that power
internal voltage regulators. The HMC-C074 features built-in
bias sequencing and active bias control to prevent damage to
the amplifiers and to maintain stable performance over
temperature.
The HMC-C074 is a miniature module that has SMA connectors
for the RF input and output, and robust feed through for the
bias and ground returns. Although the HMC-C074 contains bias
sequencing circuitry, apply the negative voltage before the
positive voltage for optimal performance. This bias sequencing
order is especially important in a system where voltages turn off
and on rapidly.
For optimal performance, turn on the amplifier as follows:
1. Verify that the dc connections are correct.
2. Apply −VDC to the supply pin.
3. Apply +VDC to the supply pin.
4. Apply the RF input and ensure that the power level is correct.
For optimal performance, turn off the amplifier as follows:
1. Turn off the +VDC supply.
2. Turn off the −VDC supply.
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OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
Figure 15. 5-Lead Module with Connector Interface [MODULE]
(ML-5-2)
Dimensions shown in inches and (millimeters)
ORDERING GUIDE
Model Temperature Range Package Description Package Option
HMC-C074 −40°C to +70°C 5-Lead Module with Connector Interface [MODULE] ML-5-2
12-10-2015-A
PKG-000000
CONTROL LI NG DIMENSIO NS A RE IN INCHE S ; MILL IME TE R DIM E NSIONS
(I N P ARENT HE SES) ARE ROUNDE D-O FF I NCH E QUIVALENTS FOR
REF E R ENCE ONL Y AND ARE N OT A PPROPRIAT E FOR USE IN DE SI GN.
0.500
(12.70)
1.000
(25.40) 1.500
(38.10)
END VI EW
SI DE VIEW
TO P VIEW
2.725 (69.22)
2.695 (68.46)
2.665 (67.70) 2.305
(58.55) 2.145
(54.48)
0.08
(2.03)
12
34 5
2.600
(66.04)
0.231
(5.87)
2.440
(61.98)
Ø 0.102 (2.59)
Ø 0.032 (0.81)
GROUND
LUG
1.945
(49.40)
0.242
(6.15) 0.560 (14.22)
MAX
0.125
(3.18)
0.160
(4.06 )
0.245 (6.22)
0.225 (5.72)
0.205 (5.21)
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