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HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
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General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC478MP86 & HMC478MP86E are SiGe
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Gain Block
MMIC SMT ampli ers covering DC to 4 GHz. This
Micro-P packaged ampli er can be used as a cas-
cadable 50 Ohm RF/IF gain stage as well as a
LO or PA driver with up to +20 dBm output power.
The HMC478MP86(E) offers 22 dB of gain with a
+32 dBm output IP3 at 850 MHz while requiring only
62 mA from a single positive supply. The Darlington
feedback pair used results in reduced sensitivity to
normal process variations and excellent gain stability
over temperature while requiring a minimal number of
external bias components.
P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm
Gain: 22 dB
Output IP3: +32 dBm
Cascadable 50 Ohm I/Os
Single Supply: +5V to +8V
Robust 1,000V ESD, Class 1C
Included in the HMC-DK001 Designer’s Kit
Typical Applications
The HMC478MP86 / HMC478MP86E is an ideal RF/
IF gain block & LO or PA driver:
• Cellular / PCS / 3G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio & Test Equipment
Electrical Speci cations, Vs= 5V, Rbias= 18 Ohm, TA = +25° C
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Gain
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
19
15
13
11
22
18
16
14
dB
dB
dB
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature DC - 4 GHz 0.015 0.02 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
15
12
13
dB
dB
dB
Output Return Loss DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 4.0 GHz
20
17
dB
dB
Reverse Isolation DC - 4 GHz 20 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
15
13
11
9
18
16
14
12
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
(Pout= 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
32
29
25
dBm
dBm
dBm
Noise Figure DC - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
2.5
3.5
dB
dB
Supply Current (Icq) 62 mA
Features
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
012345678
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
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Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage
for Constant Icc= 62 mA @ 850 MHz
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Vcc vs. Icc Over Temperature for
Fixed Vs= 5V, RBIAS= 18 Ohms
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
012345
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
15
20
25
30
35
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
3.7 3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 4.3
Icc (mA)
Vcc (Vdc)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
5678
Gain
P1dB
Psat
OIP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
Vs (Vdc)
Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage
for Rs = 18 Ohms @ 850 MHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
4.5 5 5.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
OIP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), OIP3 (dBm
)
Vs (Vdc)
HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6.0 Vdc
Collector Bias Current (Icc) 100 mA
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vcc = +4.3 Vdc) +5 dBm
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 9 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.583 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to lead) 111.5 °C/ W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
5. THE MICRO-P PACKAGE IS DIMENSIONALLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THE “MICRO-X PACKAGE”
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking
HMC478MP86 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 478
HMC478MP86E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 478
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Application Circuit
Pin Descriptions
Recommended Component Values for Key Application Frequencies
Component Frequency (MHz)
50 900 1900 2200 2400 3500
L1 270 nH 56 nH 18 nH 18 nH 15 nH 8.2 nH
C1, C2 0.01 μF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF
Note:
1. External blocking capacitors are required on
RFIN and RFOUT.
2. RBIAS provides DC bias stability over temperature.
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
for Icc= 62 mA, Rbias= (Vs - Vcc) / Icc
Supply Voltage (Vs) 5V 6V 8V
RBIAS VALUE 18 Ω 35 Ω 67 Ω
RBIAS POWER RATING 1/8 W 1/4 W 1/2 W
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
3 RFOUT RF output and DC Bias (Vcc) for the output stage.
2, 4 GND These pins must be connected to RF/DC ground.
HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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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Evaluation PCB
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 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110170 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1, C2 Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
R1 Resistor, 1210 Pkg.
L1 Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC478MP86 / HMC478MP86E
PCB [2] 107087 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC478MP86 / 478MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 4 GHz
