HMC499LC4 v05.0514 Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC499LC4 is ideal for: Output IP3: +34 dBm * Point-to-Point Radios Saturated Power: +24 dBm @ 16% PAE * Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT Gain: 17 dB * Test Equipment & Sensors Supply: +5V @ 200mA * Military End-Use 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package General Description Functional Diagram The HMC499LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a leadless "Pb free" RoHS Compliant SMT package. Operating from 21 to 32 GHz, the amplifier provides 16 dB of gain, +24 dBm of saturated power and 16% PAE from a +5V supply voltage. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. The HMC499LC4 eliminates the need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing techniques. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 200 mA* Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 14 Gain Variation Over Temperature Min. 13 0.03 23 Max. Min. 9 0.03 8 12 23 Max. 20 Units GHz 13 0.02 8 20 Typ. 28 - 32 16 0.02 11 20 Typ. 24 - 28 10 Output Return Loss Saturated Output Power (Psat) Max. 17 0.02 Input Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Typ. 21 - 24 dB 0.03 dB/ C dB 8 dB 23 dBm 23.5 23.5 24 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 31 34 33.5 dBm Noise Figure 6 5 5 dB 200 200 200 mA Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +5V, Vgg = -0.8V Typ.) * Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 200 mA typical. 1 Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. 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Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC499LC4 v05.0514 SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature 20 20 18 16 5 S21 0 S11 S22 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 -5 14 12 10 8 +25 C +85 C -40 C 6 -10 4 -15 2 -20 0 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 20 21 22 23 FREQUENCY (GHz) 28 29 30 31 32 33 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature 0 0 +25 C +85 C -40 C -3 RETURN LOSS (dB) -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature -8 -12 -16 +25 C +85 C -40 C -6 -9 -12 -20 -15 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 20 21 22 23 FREQUENCY (GHz) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 31 32 33 FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature 30 30 26 26 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 24 25 26 Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT 22 15 22 +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 14 22 +25 C +85 C -40 C 18 14 10 10 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) 31 32 33 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 FREQUENCY (GHz) Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com 2 HMC499LC4 v05.0514 SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature 12 10 NOISE FIGURE (dB) IP3 (dBm) 36 32 +25 C +85 C -40 C 28 24 6 4 0 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 22 GHz 31 32 33 0 30 -10 28 ISOLATION (dB) 26 24 22 20 18 16 Gain P1dB Psat IP3 14 12 -20 +25 C +85 C -40 C -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 10 4.5 5 20 5.5 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 12 16 FREQUENCY (GHz) Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc) Power Compression @ 30 GHz 28 24 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 28 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 28 29 30 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 32 Pout Gain PAE 20 16 12 8 4 0 -12 27 FREQUENCY (GHz) Power Compression @ 22 GHz -8 -4 0 4 INPUT POWER (dBm) 3 +25 C +85 C -40 C 8 2 20 Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm) Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT 40 8 12 24 Pout Gain PAE 20 16 12 8 4 0 -12 -8 -4 0 4 8 INPUT POWER (dBm) Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC499LC4 v05.0514 SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +5.5 Vdc Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg) -4 to 0 Vdc RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 Vdc) +20 dBm Channel Temperature 175 C Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 C) (derate 25 mW/C above 85 C) 2.25 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 40 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA) +4.5 193 +5.0 200 +5.5 207 Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above. Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd= 200 mA at +5V. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA. 2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER 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. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC499LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL Rating MSL3 [1] Package Marking [2] H499 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com 4 HMC499LC4 v05.0514 SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Pin Descriptions Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT Pin Number 5 Function Description 1, 5 - 8, 10 - 14, 18, 20, 22, 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/ DC ground without affecting performance. 2, 4, 15, 17 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 9 Vgg Gate control for amplifier. Adjust to achieve Id of 200 mA. Please follow "MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure" Application Note. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000 pF and 2.2 F are required. 16 RFOUT This pad is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 23, 21, 19 Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3 Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 F are required. Interface Schematic Application Circuit Component Value C1 100 pF C2 1,000 pF C3 2.2 F Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Phone: Order781-329-4700 On-line at www.hittite.com * Order online at www.analog.com license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com HMC499LC4 v05.0514 SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER 21 - 32 GHz Amplifiers - Linear & Power - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Material for Evaluation PCB 108537 Item Description J1, J2 2.92 mm PC mount K-connector J3 - J8 DC Pin C1 - C4 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg. C5 - C8 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg. C9 - C12 2.2F Capacitor, Tantalum U1 HMC498LC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350. [1] 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. Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, 2delivery, and to placeChelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, Inc., For price, delivery and to place orders: Microwave Corporation, Elizabeth Drive, 01824 responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for anyHittite infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. 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