For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Functional Diagram General Description
The HMC609LC4 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Low Noise
Amplier (LNA) which operates from 2 to 4 GHz. The
HMC609LC4 features extremely at performance
characteristics including 20 dB of small signal gain, 3.5
dB of noise gure and output IP3 of +36.5 dBm across
the operating band. This 50 Ohm matched amplier
does not require any external matching components.
The HMC609LC4 is compatible with high volume
surface mount manufacturing techniques, and the RF
I/Os are DC blocked for further ease of integration.
Features
Excellent Gain Flatness: ±0.4 dB
High Gain: 20 dB
Low Noise Figure: 3.5 dBm
Output IP3: +36.5 dBm
50 Ohm Matched & DC Blocked RF I/Os
RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm SMT Package
Typical Applications
The HMC609LC4 is ideal for:
• Fixed Microwave
• Test & Measurement Equipment
• Radar & Sensors
• Military & Space
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +6V, Idd1 + Idd2 = 170 mA [1]
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 2 - 4 GHz
Gain 17 20 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.02 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 3.5 5.5 dB
Input Return Loss 17 dB
Output Return Loss 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 18.5 21.5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 23 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 36.5 dBm
Supply Current (Idd1 + Idd2) 170 220 mA
Adjust Vgg between -1.5V to -0.5V (Typical -0.9V) to achieve total drain bias of 170mA
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Gain vs. Temperature [1] Gain vs. Temperature [2]
Broadband Gain & Return Loss[1] Broadband Gain & Return Loss [2]
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1] Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [2]
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
123456789
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
123456789
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 6V [2] Vdd = 5V
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Psat vs. Temperature [2]
Psat vs. Temperature [1]
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [2]
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature [1] P1dB vs. Temperature [2]
[1] Vdd = 6V [2] Vdd = 5V
16
18
20
22
24
26
2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3 3.2 3.5 3.7 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3 3.2 3.5 3.7 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
24
26
2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3 3.2 3.5 3.7 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
2 2.2 2.5 2.7 3 3.2 3.5 3.7 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1]
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [2]
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1]
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [2]
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1] Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [2]
30
32
34
36
38
40
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
2 2.25 2.5 2.75 3 3.25 3.5 3.75 4
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 6V [2] Vdd = 5V
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Power Compression @ 3 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) 7 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +6.0 Vdc) +15 d Bm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 16.7 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.1 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 60 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+5.5 160
+6.0 170
+6.5 180
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown
above
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
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 0.15 mm MAXIMUM
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05 mm MAXIMUM
5. PACKAGE WRAP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05 mm
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 Package Marking [2]
HMC609LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H609
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 - 8, 10 - 24,
18 - 20, 22, 24 N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
2, 4, 15, 17 GND These pins and package bottom must also be
connected to RF/DC ground.
3RFIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
9Vgg Gate supply voltage for the amplier.
(External bypass capacitors are required.)
16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
21, 23 Vdd1, Vdd2 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier.
(External bypass capacitors are required.).
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1 - C3 100 pF
C4 - C6 1,000 pF
C7 - C9 2.2 µF
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 117510 [1]
The circuit board used in the 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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J7 DC Pin
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6 1000pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC609LC4 Amplier
PCB [2] 1117515 Evalu a t io n PC B
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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