AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
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HMC463LH250
v06.1217
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 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
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. Specications 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.
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC463LH250 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low
Noise AGC Distributed Amplier packaged in a
hermetic surface mount package which operates
between 2 and 20 GHz. The amplier provides 13
dB of gain, 3 dB noise gure and 18 dBm of output
power at 1 dB gain compression while requiring only
60 mA from a +5V supply. An optional gate bias
(Vgg2) is provided to allow Adjustable Gain Control
(AGC) of 8 dB typical. Gain atness is excellent at
±0.5 dB from 2 - 14 GHz making the HMC463LH250
ideal for EW, ECM RADAR, test equipment and
High-Reliability applications. The HMC463LH250
LNA I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are
internally DC blocked.
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Hermetic SMT Package
Gain: 14 dB
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB @ Mid-Band
P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm @ Mid-Band
Supply Voltage: +5V @ 60mA
Screening to MIL-PRF-38535 (Class B or S) Available
Typical Applications
The HMC463LH250 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military EW, ECM & C3I
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= 5V, Vgg2= Open, Idd= 60 mA*
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 2.0 - 6.0 6.0 - 16.0 16.0 - 20.0 GHz
Gain 11.5 14.5 912 811 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.25 ±0.5 ±0.9 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.010 0.010 0.010 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 3.5 5.5 2.5 4.5 45.5 dB
Input Return Loss 15 15 9dB
Output Return Loss 11 15 7dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 16 19 13 18 10 13 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21.5 20.5 19 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 29 27 24 dBm
Supply Current
(Idd) (Vdd= 5V, Vgg1= -0.9V Typ.) 60 80 60 80 60 80 mA
* Adjust Vgg1 between -2 to -0V to achieve Idd= 60 mA typical.
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
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. Specications 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
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
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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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Noise Figure
vs. Supply Voltage @ 10 GHz, Fixed Vgg1
Gain, P1dB & Output IP3
vs. Control Voltage @ 10 GHz
Noise Figure & Supply Current
vs. Control Voltage @ 10 GHz
-4
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
-1.2 -1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
GAIN
P1dB
IP3
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
Vgg2 (V)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
4.5 5 5.5
GAIN
P1dB
Psat NF
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Vdd (V)
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
-1.4 -1.2 -1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Idd Noise Figure
Idd (mA)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Vgg2 (V)
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
10
14
18
22
26
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
10
14
18
22
26
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (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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AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +9 V
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1) -2 to 0 Vdc
Gate Bias Current (Igg1) 2.5 mA
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg2)(AGC) (Vdd -9)
Vdc to +2 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 V) +18 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 0B - Passed
150V
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+4.5 58
+5.0 60
+5.5 62
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Gain @ Several Control Voltages
-14
-10
-6
-2
2
6
10
14
18
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
Vgg2=-1.3 V
Vgg2=-1.2 V
Vgg2=-1.1 V
Vgg2=-1.0 V
Vgg2=-0.9 V
Vgg2=-0.8 V
Vgg2=-0.6 V
Vgg2=-0.4 V
Vgg2=-0.2 V
Vgg2=0 V
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC463LH250 Ceramic & Kovar Au MSL1 [1] H463
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 250 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
EXPOSED
PAD
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-12-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
12-19-2016-A
PKG-000000
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
2.54 BSC
1.90
BSC
SIDE VIEW
SEATING
PLANE
1.27 MAX
6.48
6.35 SQ
6.22
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
1.27
BSC
0.41
BSC
0.97
BSC
PIN 1
INDICATOR PIN 1
INDICATOR
R 0.15
1
3
46
7
9
10 12
1.27
BSC
12-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-12-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
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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HMC463LH250
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GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 4, 5,
7, 8, 10 GND Ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground.
3RFIN This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6Vgg1 Gate control for amplier. Adjust to achieve Idd= 60 mA.
9RFOUT This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
11 Vdd Power supply voltage for the amplier.
External bypass capacitors are required
12 Vgg2 Optional gate control if AGC is required.
Leave Vgg2 open circuited if AGC is not required.
Pin Descriptions
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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HMC463LH250
v06.1217
GaAs pHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
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 and package bottom 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 Analog Devices
upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 111709 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 SRI K Connector
J3 - J4 2 mm Molex Header
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9 4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC463LH250
PCB [2] 111707 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
