AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise
Amplier which operates between 3.5 and 8.0
GHz. Housed in a leadless 4x4 mm SMT package,
this amplier provides 17 dB of gain, 1.8 dB noise
gure and 34.5 dBm IP3 from a +5V supply voltage.
HMC392ALC4 functions well as a low noise front end
or as a driver amplier. The RF Input and Output pins
are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease
of use. The HMC392ALC4 allows the use of surface
mount manufacturing techniques and is suitable
for high reliability military, industrial and space
applications.
Gain: 17 dB
Noise Figure: 1.8 dB
Single Supply Voltage: +2V to +5V
No External Matching Components Required
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= +5V
Typical Applications
The HMC392ALC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• VSAT
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW, ECM, C3I
• Space
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
Gain 14.5 17 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.006 0.01 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 13 dB
Output Return Loss 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 16 19 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 20 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 34.5 dBm
Noise Figure 1.8 3dB
Supply Current (Idd) 35 61 75 mA
Supply Voltage (Vdd) 2 5 5.5 V
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Gain vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ Vdd = 5V Broadband Gain vs. Supply Voltage
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
@ Vdd = 5V
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AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
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NOISE FIGURE (dB)
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ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
@ Vdd = 5V
Reverse Isolation vs. Supply Voltage P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
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FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Psat vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V
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IDD (mA)
VDD (V)
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Gain, Noise Figure & Power
vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz
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AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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Power Compression @ 5.5GHz, Vdd = 5V
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SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc) +20 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 6.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.66 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 135.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Rating Class 1B - Passed
500V
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
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+2.5 55
+3.0 56
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+4.0 58
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+5.5 62
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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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 specication is
not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for
extended periods may affect product reliability.
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Outline Drawing
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
12
0.50
BSC
2.50 REF
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier with [LCC]
(E-24-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
SEATING
PLANE
1.02 MAX
2.50 SQ
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04-03-2015-A
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PIN 1
(0.32 × 0.32)
EXPOSED
PAD
PKG-000000
PIN 1
INDICATOR
4.13
4.00 SQ
3.87
3.10 BSC
Pin Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking[2]
HMC392ALC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL 3[1] H392A
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
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Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 - 14,
18 - 20, 22 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
2, 4, 15, 17 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must
also be connected to RF/DC ground.
3RFIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
21 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 µF are required.
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
THEORY OF OPERATIONS
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
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The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC low noise amplier consisting of two stages in a cascode conguration with
integrated RF chokes for the upper drain. The RFIN and RFOUT ports are DC blocked. Complete DC biasing is
achieved through the use of a single supply. A simplied schematic view of the architecture is shown in Figure 3.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
APPLICATIONS INFORMATION
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
v01.0117
Unless otherwise noted, all measurements and data shown on this datasheet were taken using the Typical
Application Circuit as congured on the evaluation board. Capacitive bypassing is recommended for VDD,
as shown in gure 4. The bias condition shown in the specications section is the operating point recom-
mended to optimize the overall performance. Operation using other bias conditions may provide perfor-
mance that differs from what is shown in this datasheet. To avoid damage on the device, it is recommended
that the RF signal be applied after the part has been DC biased and removed before the DC bias has been
turned off.
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1, J2 PCB mount SMA RF connectors, Johnson
142-0701-851
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1 100 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, C0G, 0402
Pkg..
C2 1,000 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, X7R, 0603
Pkg..
C3 2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum, 25V, 3216 Pkg
U1 HMC392ALC4 Amplier
PCB [2] 117858 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC392ALC4 [1]
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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Analog Devices upon request.
HMC392ALC4
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz
v01.0117
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