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HMC451LP3 / 451LP3E
v01.0118
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 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 HMC451LP3(E) is an efficient GaAs PHEMT
MMIC Medium Power Amplier housed in a leadless
RoHS compliant SMT package. Operating between
5 and 18 GHz, the amplier provides 18 dB of gain,
+21 dBm of saturated power and 18% PAE from a
single +5V supply. This 50 Ohm matched amplier
does not require any external components and the
RF I/O’s are DC blocked, making it an ideal linear
gain block or LO driver for HMC mixers. The
HMC451LP3(E) eliminates the need for wire bonding,
and allows the use of surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Gain: 18 dB
Saturated Power: +21 dBm @ 18% PAE
Output IP3: +28 dBm
Single Supply: +5V @ 120 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +5V
Typical Applications
The HMC451LP3(E) is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Fiber Optics
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 5 - 16 16 - 18 GHz
Gain 15 18 12.5 16 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 13 13 dB
Output Return Loss 12 8dB
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB) 16.5 19.5 16 19 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 20 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 28 25 dBm
Noise Figure 7 7 dB
Supply Current (Idd) 120 150 120 150 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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POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 18 GHz
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (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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POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 18 GHz
Power Compression @ 10 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain, P1dB & PSAT
vs. Supply Voltage @ 11 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 17 GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
-18 -14 -10 -6 -2 2 6
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
-18 -14 -10 -6 -2 2 6
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
4.5 5 5.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Vdd (V)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1 = Vdd2)+5.5V
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) +10 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 12.8 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.15 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 78 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A, passed 250V
Vdd1 = Vdd2 (V) Idd1 + Idd2 (mA)
+4.5 120
+5.0 122
+5.5 124
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown above
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd1 = Vdd2
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC451LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 451
XXXX
HMC451LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 451
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
3.10
3.00 SQ
2.90
0.30
0.25
0.20
1.95
1.70 SQ
1.50
16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
3 x 3 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height
(HCP-16-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
1
0.50
BSC
BOTTOM VIEWTOP VIEW
16
5
8
9
12
13
4
EXPOSED
PAD
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.20 REF
0.20 MIN
COPLANARITY
0.08
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.90
0.85
0.80
03-15-2017-B
PKG-004863
COMPLIANT WITH JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VEED-4.
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
SEATING
PLANE
PIN 1
INDICATOR AREA OPTIONS
(SEE DETAIL A)
DETAIL A
(JEDEC 95)
16-Lead Lead Frame chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
3 mm × 3 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height
(HCP-16-1)
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 18 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 4 - 9, 11,
12, 14, 16 N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
3RFIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
10 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
13 Vdd2 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
15 Vdd1 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
GND Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Component Value
C1, C2 100 pF
C3, C4 1,000 pF
C5, C6 2.2 µF
Application Circuit
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 18 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 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, upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 120202 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J5 DC Pin
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3, C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C6 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC451LP3(E) Amplier
PCB [2] 120201 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR
Mouser Electronics
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