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HMC516LC5
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SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 9 - 18 GHz
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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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC516LC5 is a high dynamic range GaAs
pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplier (LNA) housed in
a leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package.
The HMC516LC5 provides 20 dB of small signal
gain, 2 dB of noise gure and has an output IP3 of
+25 dBm. The P1dB output power of +13 dBm enables
the LNA to also function as a LO driver for balanced,
I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC516LC5 allows
the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Noise Figure: 2 dB
Gain: 20 dB
OIP3: +25 dBm
Single Supply: +3V @ 65 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 5x5 mm Package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2, 3 = +3V
Typical Applications
The HMC516LC5 is ideal for use as a LNA or driver
amplier for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• Military
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Ty p. Max. Units
Frequency Range 9 - 12 12 - 18 GHz
Gain 17.5 20 18 20.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.5 dB
Input Return Loss 10 10 dB
Output Return Loss 12 12 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 13 14 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 15 16 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 25 dBm
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V) 65 88 65 88 mA
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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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature Output IP3 vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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P1dB vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 12 GHzReverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 12 GHz
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
8 10 12 14 16 18
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
-22 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
2.5 3 3.5
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Vdd (V)
Noise Figure
P1dB
Gain
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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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +4 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) +5 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 14 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.17W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to die bottom) 76.9 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+2.5 61
+3.0 65
+3.5 69
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown
above.
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. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC516LC5 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H516
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 6 - 19,
23 - 25, 27,
29, 31, 32
N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
4RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
30, 28, 26 Vdd1, 2, 3 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
21 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
3, 5, 20, 22 GND These pins and package bottom must be
connected to RF/DC ground.
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1, C2, C3 100 pF
C4, C5, C6 2.2 µF
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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Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110431 [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 appropri-
ate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is
available from Analog Devices, Inc., upon request.
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount K Connector
J3 2 mm DC Header
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC516LC5 Amplier
PCB [2] 109001 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
