AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC499LC4
v06.0418
SMT PHEMT MEDIUM POWER AMPLIFIER
21 - 32 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 HMC499LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs
PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplier housed in a
leadless “Pb free” RoHS Compliant SMT package.
Operating from 21 to 32 GHz, the amplier 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.
Output IP3: +34 dBm
Saturated Power: +24 dBm @ 16% PAE
Gain: 17 dB
Supply: +5V @ 200mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 200 mA*
Typical Applications
The HMC499LC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Parameter Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p . Max. Min. Ty p. Max. Units
Frequency Range 21 - 24 24 - 28 28 - 32 GHz
Gain 14 17 13 16 913 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 10 8 8 dB
Output Return Loss 11 12 8 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 20 23 20 23 20 23 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 23.5 23.5 24 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 31 34 33.5 dBm
Noise Figure 6 5 5 dB
Supply Current
(Idd)(Vdd = +5V, Vgg = -0.8V Typ.) 200 200 200 mA
* Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 200 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
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21 - 32 GHz
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
14
18
22
26
30
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
14
18
22
26
30
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat (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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21 - 32 GHz
Power Compression @ 22 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Output IP3
vs. Supply Voltage @ 22 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 30 GHz
20
24
28
32
36
40
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
4.5 5 5.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc)
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
-12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
-12 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 16
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
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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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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
Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
+4.5 193
+5.0 200
+5.5 207
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above. Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd= 200 mA at +5V.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC499LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H499
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
12
0.50
BSC
2.50 REF
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-24-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
BOTTOM VIEW
TOP VIEW
1
24
7
13
18
19
6
02-27-2017-B
0.36
0.30
0.24
EXPOSED
PAD
PKG-004840
PIN 1
INDICATOR
4.05
3.90 SQ
3.75
3.10 BSC
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
2.60
2.50 SQ
2.40
PIN 1
0.32
BSC
0.08
BSC
SIDE VIEW
1.00
0.90
0.80
SEATING
PLANE
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-24-1)
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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21 - 32 GHz
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
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 amplier. Adjust to achieve Id of 200 mA.
Please follow “MMIC Amplier Biasing Procedure”
Application Note. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF,
1000 pF and 2.2 µF 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 amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 µF are required.
Pin Descriptions
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1 100 pF
C2 1,000 pF
C3 2.2 µF
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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21 - 32 GHz
Evaluation PCB
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 2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC498LC4 Amplier
PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
List of Material for Evaluation PCB 108537 [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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Analog Devices, upon request.