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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HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC863LP4E is a three stage GaAs pHEMT
MMIC ½ Watt Power Amplier which operates be-
tween 22 and 26.5 GHz. The HMC863LP4E provides
21.5 dB of gain, +27.5 dBm of saturated output pow-
er and 15% PAE from a +6V supply. High output IP3
makes the HMC863LP4E ideal for point-to-point and
point-to-multi-point radio systems as well as VSAT ap-
plications. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched
to 50 Ohms for ease of integration into higher level
assemblies. The HMC863LP4E can also be operated
from a 5V supply with only a slight decrease in output
power & IP3.
Saturated Output Power:
up to +27.5 dBm @ 15% PAE
High Output IP3: +33 dBm
High Gain: 21.5 dB
DC Supply: +6V @ 350mA
No External Matching Required
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +6V, Idd = 350mA [1]
Typical Applications
The HMC863LP4E is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
• Military & Space
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 22 - 26.5 GHz
Gain 19 21.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.032 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 11 dB
Output Return Loss 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 22 24.5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 27 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)[2] 33 dBm
Total Supply Current (Idd) 350 380 mA
[1] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 350mA typical.
[2] Measurement taken at +6V @ 350mA, Pout / Tone = +14 dBm
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 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, 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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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain &
Return Loss vs. Frequency Gain vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature P1dB vs. Supply Voltage
HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
S21
S11
S22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
20
22
24
26
28
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
20
22
24
26
28
22 23 24 25 26 27
6.0V
5.5V
5.0V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
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, 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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AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
Output IP3 vs.
Supply Current, Pout/Tone = +14 dBm
Output IP3 vs.
Temperature, Pout/Tone = +14 dBm
Psat vs. Supply Current (Idd)P1dB vs. Supply Current (Idd)
HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
20
22
24
26
28
22 23 24 25 26 27
300mA
350mA
400mA
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
22
24
26
28
30
22 23 24 25 26 27
300mA
350mA
400mA
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat (dBm)
28
30
32
34
36
38
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
28
30
32
34
36
38
22 23 24 25 26 27
300mA
350mA
400mA
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature Psat vs. Supply Voltage
23
25
27
29
31
33
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat (dBm)
22
24
26
28
30
22 23 24 25 26 27
6.0V
5.5V
5.0V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat (dBm)
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, 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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HMC863LP4E
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GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
Power Compression @ 25 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs.
Supply Voltage, Pout/Tone = +14 dBm
Output IM3 @ Vdd = +5.5V Output IM3 @ Vdd = +6V
Output IM3 @ Vdd = +5V
28
30
32
34
36
38
22 23 24 25 26 27
6.0V
5.5V
5.0V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
23 GHz
24 GHz
25 GHz
26 GHz
27 GHz
Pout/TONE (dBm)
IM3 (dBc)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
23 GHz
24 GHz
25 GHz
26 GHz
27 GHz
Pout/TONE (dBm)
IM3 (dBc)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
23 GHz
24 GHz
25 GHz
26 GHz
27 GHz
Pout/TONE (dBm)
IM3 (dBc)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
-15 -12 -9 -6 -3 0 3 6 9
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
22 23 24 25 26 27
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
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, 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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AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vd) 6.3V
RF Input Power (RFIN) +26 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 37 mW/°C above 85 °C) 2.52 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 26.9 C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 0, 150V
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+5.0 350
+5.5 350
+6.0 350
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd = 350mA at +5.5V
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Power Dissipation
Gain & Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 25 GHz
Gain & Power vs.
Supply Current @ 25 GHz
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
300 320 340 360 380 400
Gain
P1dB
Psat
Idd (mA)
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
Gain
P1dB
Psat
Vdd (V)
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
-14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 8
23 GHz
24 GHz
25 GHz
26 GHz
27 GHz
INPUT POWER (dBm)
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
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, 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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HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
Outline Drawing
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 -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED
TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. CLASSIFIED AS MOISTURE SENSITIVITY LEVEL (MSL) 1.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC863LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H863
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 4 - 7, 12 -
15, 17 - 19, 24
Package Bottom
GND Ground pins and package bottom must be connected to
RF/DC ground.
3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
8 - 11 N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
20 Vd Drain bias for amplier. External 100 pF, 0.1 µF and 4.7 µF
bypass capacitors are required.
23 Vg
Gate control for PA. Adjust Vg to achieve recommended
bias current. External 100 pF, 0.1 µF and 4.7 µF bypass
capacitors are required.
Pin Descriptions
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, 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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AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 130560 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 2.9 mm Connectors
J3 - J4 DC Pins
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitors, 0402 Pkg.
C6 10 kpF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg
C10 4.7 µF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC863LP4E Power Amplier
PCB [2] 125559 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon FR4
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 con-
nected 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.
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, 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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HMC863LP4E
v02.0111
GaAs pHEMT MMIC ½ WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 22 - 26.5 GHz
Application Circuit
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
