HMC962LC4 v01.0611 Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz Typical Applications Features This HMC962LC4 is ideal for: Low Noise Figure: 2.5 dB * Point-to-Point Radios Gain: 13 dB * Point-to-Multi-Point Radios P1dB Output Power: 13 dBm * Military & Space Single Supply Voltage: +3.5V @ 70mA * Test Instrumentation Output IP3: +23 dBm 50 Ohm matched Input/Output 24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16mm General Description Functional Diagram The HMC962LC4 is a self-biased GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier housed in a leadless 4x4 mm ceramic surface mount package. The amplifier operates between 7.5 and 26.5 GHz, providing 13 dB of small signal gain, 2.5 dB noise figure, and output IP3 of +23 dBm, while requiring only 70 mA from a +3.5 V supply. The P1dB output power of +13 dBm enables the LNA to function as a LO driver for balanced, I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC962LC4 also features I/Os that are DC blocked and internally matched to 50 Ohms, making it ideal for high capacity microwave radios and VSAT applications. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +3.5V, Idd = 70 mA Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain Gain Variation over Temperature Noise Figure [1] Typ. Max. Min. 7.5 - 10 10 12 10 0.027 2.5 Typ. Max. Min. 10 - 24 13 8 0.024 3.7 2.5 Typ. Max. 24 - 26.5 3 Units GHz 10 dB 0.024 dB / C 2.7 3.7 dB Input Return Loss 13 10 7 Output Return Loss 10 12 11 dB Output Power for 1 dB Compression 10 12 13 dBm Saturated Output Power (Psat) 14 15 15 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 22 23 25 dBm Supply Current (Idd) (Vdd = 3.5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open) 70 95 70 95 70 dB 95 mA [1] Board loss subtracted out. 1 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 HMC962LC4 v01.0611 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz 18 15 16 5 14 S21 S11 S22 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 25 -5 12 10 -15 +25C +85C -40C 8 -25 6 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 7 9 11 13 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 19 21 23 25 27 0 -2 +25C +85C -40C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) 17 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 -6 -8 -10 -12 -14 -16 -10 -15 -20 +25C +85C -40C -25 -18 -20 -30 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 7 28 9 11 13 FREQUENCY (GHz) 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 21 23 25 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1] 6 35 +25C +85C -40C 5 +25C +85C -40C 30 4 IP3 (dBm) NOISE FIGURE (dB) 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT Gain vs. Temperature Broadband Gain & Return Loss 3 25 20 2 15 1 0 10 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 FREQUENCY (GHz) 21 23 25 27 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 FREQUENCY (GHz) [1] Board loss subtracted out. 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 2 HMC962LC4 v01.0611 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz Psat vs. Temperature P1dB vs. Temperature 19 +25C +85C -40C 17 P1dB (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 15 13 11 9 15 13 +25C +85C -40C 11 7 9 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 7 9 11 13 FREQUENCY (GHz) 19 21 23 25 27 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 24 -10 -20 -30 -40 +25C +85C -40C -50 -70 Pout Gain PAE 20 16 12 8 4 0 -4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 -8 -6 -4 FREQUENCY (GHz) -2 0 2 4 6 8 6 8 INPUT POWER (dBm) Power Compression @ 17 GHz Power Compression @ 24 GHz 24 24 Pout Gain PAE 20 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 17 Power Compression @ 10 GHz 0 -60 16 12 8 4 0 -4 Pout Gain PAE 20 16 12 8 4 0 -4 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 INPUT POWER (dBm) 3 15 FREQUENCY (GHz) Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature ISOLATION (dB) Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT 17 4 6 8 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 INPUT POWER (dBm) 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 HMC962LC4 v01.0611 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz 84 Drain Bias Voltage +4V 82 RF Input Power +10 dBm Channel Temperature 150 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 C) (derate 5.97 mW/C above 85 C) 0.39 W 76 Thermal Resistance (Channel to ground paddle) 167.6 C/W 74 Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C 72 Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A Idd (mA) 80 78 70 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8 INPUT POWER (dBm) ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings Current vs. Input Power @ 17 GHz NOTES: 1.PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. 2.LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL. 3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS). 4.LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE. 5.PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM - C - 6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. 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 4 HMC962LC4 v01.0611 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT Pin Descriptions 5 Pin Number Function Description 1, 2, 4, 15, 17, 18 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFIN This pin AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms 5 - 14, 19, 20, 22, 24 N/C No connection necessary. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground. Performance will not be affected. 16 RFOUT This pin AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms 21, 23 Vdd1, Vdd2 Power supply voltages for the amplifier. Bypass capacitors are required. See application circuit herein. Interface Schematic Application Circuit Capacitor Value C1, C2 100 pF C5, C6 1000 pF C9, C10 2.2 F 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 HMC962LC4 v01.0611 GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 7.5 - 26.5 GHz Amplifiers - Low Noise - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Material for Evaluation PCB EVAL01-HMC962LC4 Item J1, J2 Description 2.92 mm Connectors J3 - J8 DC Pin C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5, C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. C9, C10 2.2 F Capacitor, Tantalum U1 HMC962LC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR [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 appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. 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 6