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HMC-C036
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
Features
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +11V to +16V, -Vdc = -3V to -12V
The HMC-C036 Wideband PA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
General Description
The HMC-C036 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power
Ampli er in a miniature, hermetic module with rep-
laceable SMA connectors which operates between
0.01 GHz and 15 GHz. The ampli er provides 12
dB of gain, up to +36 dBm output IP3 and up to
+28 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression.
Gain atness is excellent from 2 - 12 GHz making
the HMC-C036 ideal for EW, ECM RADAR, Fiber
Optic and test equipment applications. The wideband
ampli er I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and
are DC blocked. Integrated voltage regulators allow
for exible biasing of both the negative and positive
supply pins, while internal bias sequencing circuitry
assures robust operation.
Gain: 12 dB
P1dB Output Power: +28 dBm
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
0 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 0.5 - 6.0 6.0 - 12.0 12.0 - 15.0 GHz
Gain 9.5 12.5 9 12 8 11 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.3 ±0.3 ±0.6 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.02 0.02 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 4.5 4.5 7.0 dB
Input Return Loss 22 11 4 dB
Output Return Loss 13 12 10 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 25 28 23 26 23 26 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 29 27 28 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 36 34 32 dBm
Positive Supply Current (+IDC) 360 360 360 mA
Negative Supply Current (-IDC) -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
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S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
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+25 C
+85 C
0 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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+85 C
0 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
02468101214161
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
024681012141618
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
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+85 C
0 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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1P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Group Delay
Low Frequency Gain & Return LossDeviation from Linear Phase
14
18
22
26
30
34
0369121518
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
20
24
28
32
36
0369121518
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
45
024681012141618
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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GROUP DELAY (ns)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-3
-1
1
3
5
0246810
DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-45
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
S11
S21
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 5 GND Power supply ground.
3 +Vdc Positive power supply voltage for the ampli er.
4RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6 -Vdc Negative power supply voltage for the ampli er
Pin Descriptions
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc) +17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc) -16V Min.
Maximum RF Input Power
Peak 24 dBm
CW @ 0.01 - 6 GHz 22 dBm
CW @ 6 - 12 GHz 21 dBm
CW @ 12 - 20 GHz 18 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature 0 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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1Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±0.02
4.2 .XXX = ±0.010
5. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
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MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Package Information
Package Type C-10B
Package Weight [1] 23.1 gms [2]
Spacer Weight N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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