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AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
1
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC921LP4E is a high linearity GaAs HBT
MMIC 2 watt power amplier operating from 0.4 to
2.7 GHz and is housed in a RoHS compliant 4x4 mm
QFN leadless package. The HMC921LP4E utilizes
a minimum number of external components and
operates from a single +5V supply. This versatile
power amplier can be biased for both low quiescent
current and high quiescent current modes by adjusting
a single external resistor.
High Output IP3: +48 dBm
High Output P1dB: +33 dBm
High Gain: 16 dB @ 900 MHz
Single Supply: +5V
32% PAE @ +33 dBm Pout
Adjustable Bias Current
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, Vcc1 = Vcc2 = VEN = +5V [1]
Typical Applications
The HMC921LP4E is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G & WiMAX/LTE/4G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio & Test Equipment
• IF & RF Applications
Parameter 400 mA (R1 = 270 )
Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Units
Frequency Range 350 - 500 800 - 1000 1800 - 2000 2000 - 2200 2500 - 2800 MHz
Gain 17 19 14 16 911 9.5 10.5 8 9 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 dB / °C
Input Return Loss 9 12 10 15 510 812 611 dB
Output Return Loss 6 10 5 9 8 9 6 7 9 10 dB
Output Power for 1dB
Compression (P1dB) 32.5 34 30.5 32 31 32.5 32 32.5 33 33.3 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 35 34 34 34 34.5 dBm
Output Third Order
Intercept (IP3) 47 44 43 43 45 dBm
Noise Figure 12.9 9 8.5 6.9 6.5 dB
Supply Current (Icq) Ien
Icc1
Icc2
8
12
400
8
12
400
8
12
400
8
12
400
8
12
400
mA
mA
mA
[1] Specications and data reect HMC921LP4E measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found
herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, Vcc1 = Vcc2 = VEN = +5V [1]
Parameter 700 mA (R1 = 130 )
Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Units
Frequency Range 350 - 500 800 - 1000 1800 - 2000 2000 - 2200 2600 - 2800 MHz
Gain 19 19.5 14 16 911 10.3 10.8 8 9 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 001 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 dB / °C
Input Return Loss 9 12 11 15 610 913 612 dB
Output Return Loss 6 10 6 9 8 9 6 7.5 910 dB
Output Power for 1dB
Compression (P1dB) 33 34.5 31 32.5 31.5 33 32.8 33.5 33 34 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 35 34 34 34.5 35 dBm
Output Third Order
Intercept (IP3) 43 45 46 47 47 dBm
Noise Figure 14 98.5 8 8 dB
Supply Current (Icq) Ien
Icc1
Icc2
13
14
700
13
14
700
13
14
700
13
14
700
13
14
700
mA
mA
mA
[1] Specications and data reect HMC921LP4E measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found
herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
Gain vs. Temperature @ 400mA Gain vs. Temperature @ 700mA
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 400mA Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 700mA
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
450 MHz Tune
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
3
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
Input Return Loss @ 400 mA Input Return Loss @ 700 mA
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output return Loss @ 400 mA Output return Loss @ 700 mA
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 400 mA P1dB vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
450 MHz Tune
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
450 MHz Tune
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 400mA Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 700mA
Psat vs. Temperature @ 400mA Psat vs. Temperature @ 700mA
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 400mA Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 700mA
8
10
12
14
16
18
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 400mA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 700mA
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 5 10 15 20
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
50
0 5 10 15 20
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
450 MHz Tune
Power Compression @ 400mA Power Compression @ 700mA
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
6
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-20
-10
0
10
20
0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-10
0
10
20
0.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
12
16
20
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
900 MHz Tune
Gain vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Gain vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 400 mA Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 700 mA
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 400mA Input Return Loss vs. Temperature 700mA
8
12
16
20
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
7
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
900 MHz Tune
Output Return Loss @ 400mA Output Return Loss @ 700mA
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 400 mA P1dB vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Psat vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Psat vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
8
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
2 7 12 17 22
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
2 7 12 17 22
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
900 MHz Tune
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 400 mA Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
Power Compression @ 400 mA Power Compression @ 700 mA
Noise Figure vs. Temperature 400 mA Noise Figure vs. Temperature 700 mA
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
9
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
14 16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
ACPR (dBc)
CDMA IS95
Frequency: 880 MHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, 9 Channels
CHANNEL POWER (dBm)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
14 16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
ACPR (dBc)
CHANNEL POWER (dBm)
CDMA IS95
Frequency: 880 MHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, 9 Channels
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
400mA
500mA
600mA
700mA
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
900 MHz Tune
ACPR vs. Temperature @ 880 MHz
CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward, 700 mA
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 400mA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 700mA
Output IP3 vs. Bias Current
ACPR vs. Temperature @ 880 MHz
CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward, 400 mA
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
10
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1900 MHz Tune
Gain vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Gain vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 400 mA Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 700 mA
Input Return Loss @ 400 mA Input Return Loss @ 700 mA
-12
-8
-4
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-8
-4
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-12
-8
-4
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
29
30
31
32
33
34
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
29
30
31
32
33
34
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-8
-4
0
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1900 MHz Tune
Output Return Loss @ 400 mA Output Return Loss @ 700 mA
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 400 mA P1dB vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Psat vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Psat vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
12
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
1900 MHz Tune
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 400 mA Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 400 mA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 700 mA
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
0 5 10 15 20 25
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
ACPR (dBc)
CHANNEL POWER (dBm)
CDMA 2000
Frequency: 1960 MHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, 9 Channels
0
10
20
30
40
0 5 10 15 20 25
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-90
-80
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
ACPR (dBc)
CHANNEL POWER (dBm)
CDMA 2000
Frequency: 1960 MHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, 9 Channels
35
40
45
50
55
20 22 24 26 28
400mA
500mA
600mA
700mA
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
17 21 25 29 33
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
VDET (V)
OUTPUT POWER (dBm)
Power Compression @ 400 mA
VDET Output Voltage vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 700 mA
ACPR vs. Temperature @ 1960 MHz
CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward, 700 mA
1900 MHz Tune
ACPR vs. Temperature @ 1960 MHz
CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward, 400 mA
Output IP3 vs. Bias Current
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2150 MHz Tune
Gain vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Gain vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 400 mA Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 700 mA
Input Return Loss @ 400 mA Input Return Loss @ 700 mA
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Return Loss @ 400 mA Output Return Loss @ 700 mA
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 400 mA P1dB vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
2150 MHz Tune
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Psat vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2150 MHz Tune
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Output IP3 vs Output Power @ 400 mA Output IP3 vs Output Power @ 700 mA
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 400 mA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 700 mA
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Power Compression @ 400 mA Power Compression @ 700 mA
2150 MHz Tune
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-8
-4
0
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2700 MHz Tune
Gain vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Gain vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 400 mA Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 700 mA
Input Return Loss @ 400 mA Input Return Loss @ 700 mA
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
30
31
32
33
34
35
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
30
31
32
33
34
35
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output Return Loss @ 400 mA Output Return Loss @ 700 mA
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 400 mA P1dB vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
2700 MHz Tune
Psat vs. Temperature @ 400 mA
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
35
40
45
50
55
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
IP3 (dB)
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
4
6
8
10
12
14
2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2700 MHz Tune
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 400 mA Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 700 mA
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 400 mA Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 400 mA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 700 mA
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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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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
0
10
20
30
40
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
10
20
30
40
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 400 mA Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
2700 MHz Tune
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
Icc1 + IEN vs. Output Power @ 400 mA
Icc2 vs. Output Power @ 400 mA
Icc1 + IEN vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
Icc2 vs. Output Power @ 700 mA
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Icc1+Ien
Icc1 + Ien (mA)
Pout (dBm)
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Icc2 (mA)
Pout (dBm)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Icc1+Ien
Icc1 + Ien (mA)
Pout (dBm)
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Icc2 (mA)
Pout (dBm)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Current vs. R1, Ven = 5V
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc1, Vcc2) +5.5V
RF Input Power (RFIN) +21 dBm @ 900 MHz
+26 dBm @ 1900 MHz
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 67.9 mW/°C above 85 °C) 4.4 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 14.72 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1C
Vcc1 = Vcc2 (V) R1 (Ohms) Ien + Icc1 + Icc2 (mA)
5V
270 420
225 522
175 625
130 715
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Vcc1 = Vcc2 (V) R1 (Ohms) Ien + Icc1 + Icc2 (mA)
5V
270 2.6
225 2.6
175 2.6
130 2.6
Bias Current vs. R1, Ven = 0V
Recommended Bias Resistor Value
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC921LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H921
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1 - 3, 6 - 10,
12 - 14, 18,
19, 21, 22, 24
N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
4RFIN
This pin is DC coupled.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
15 - 17 RFOUT / Vcc2
RF output and DC Bias input for the amplier.
Off chip matching components are required.
See Application Circuit herein.
5GND These pins & package bottom must be connected to
RF/DC ground.
11 VDET DC voltage output proportional to RFOUT signal.
20 VEN
Power control pin. This voltage can be reduced or R1
resistor value increased to reduce quiescent current. For
full power down, apply < 0.5V
23 Vcc1 DC power supply pin for bias circuitry
Pin Descriptions
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
450 MHz Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for 450 MHz Evaluation PCB 131903 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA Connector
J3, J4 DC Pin
C1, C9 30 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2 15 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 27 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6, C11 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C9, C20 2.2 uF Capacitor, Case A
C12, C16, C18 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 130 ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
L1 3.6 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 4.7 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L3 150 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Amplier
PCB [2] 131901 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
450 MHz Application Circuit
This circuit was used to specify the performance for 350 - 500 MHz operation. Contact the HMC
Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
* R1 = 130 Ohms for 700 mA bias, 270 Ohms for 400 mA bias.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
900 MHz Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for 900 MHz Evaluation PCB 130007 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 2 mm DC Header
C1 22 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2 7.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 5.6 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C9 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C5, C7, C10 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C6, C8, C11, C14, C15 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C12, C13 8.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
L1 0.78 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 48 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 130 Ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Linear Amplier
PCB [2] 130005 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
900 MHz Application Circuit
This circuit was used to specify the performance for 800 - 1000 MHz operation. Contact the HMC
Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
* R1 = 130 Ohms for 700 mA bias, 270 Ohms for 400 mA bias.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
1900 MHz Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for 1900 MHz Evaluation PCB 130008 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 2 mm DC Header
C1 0.9 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2 0.9 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 1.8 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C9 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C5, C7, C10 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C6, C8, C11, C14, C15 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C12 3.6 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C13 2.7 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
R1 130 Ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Linear Amplier
PCB [2] 130090 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25FR
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
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GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
1900 MHz Application Circuit
This circuit was used to specify the performance for 1800 - 2000 MHz operation. Contact the HMC
Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
* R1 = 130 Ohms for 700 mA bias, 270 Ohms for 400 mA bias.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
2150 MHz Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for 2150 MHz Evaluation PCB 131924 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA Connector
J3, J4 DC Pin
C1 3.9 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C8 4.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C7 1.8 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 - C6, C11 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C15, C16, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C18, C19 2.2 uF Capacitor, Case A.
R1 130 ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
L1 10 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Amplier
PCB [2] 131905 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA Connector
J3, J4 DC Pin
C1 3.9 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2, C8 4.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C7 1.8 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 - C6, C11 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C15, C16, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C18, C19 2.2 uF Capacitor, Case A.
R1 130 ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
L1 10 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Amplier
PCB [2] 131905 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
31
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
2150 MHz Application Circuit
This circuit was used to specify the performance for 2000 - 2200 MHz operation. Contact the HMC
Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
* R1 = 130 Ohms for 700 mA bias, 270 Ohms for 400 mA bias.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
2700 MHz Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in this 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
appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board
shown is available from Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for 2700 MHz Evaluation PCB 131907 [1]
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA Connector
J3, J4 DC Pin
C1, C2 2.4 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C7 1.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 - C6, C11 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C15, C16, C17 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C18, C19 2.2 uF Capacitor, Case A.
R1 130 ohms Resistor, 0603 Pkg.
L1 10 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC921LP4E Amplier
PCB [2] 131905 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 or Arlon 25 FR
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
33
HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
2700 MHz Application Circuit
This circuit was used to specify the performance for 2500 - 2800 MHz operation. Contact the HMC
Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
* R1 = 130 Ohms for 700 mA bias, 270 Ohms for 400 mA bias.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC921LP4E
v02.0312
GaAs HBT MMIC 2 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.7 GHz
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