LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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 HMC517LC4 chip is a high dynamic range GaAs
pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplier (LNA) housed in
a leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package.
The HMC517LC4 provides 19 dB of small signal gain,
2.5 dB of noise gure and has an output IP3 of
+23 dBm. The P1dB output power of +13 dBm enables
the LNA to also function as a LO driver for balanced,
I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC517LC4 allows
the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
Gain: 19 dB
OIP3: +23 dBm
Single Supply: +3V @ 67 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm Package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2, 3 = +3V
Typical Applications
The HMC517LC4 is ideal for use as a LNA or driver
amplier for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• Military
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 17 - 22 22 - 26 GHz
Gain 16 19 15 18 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.5 3.1 2.6 3.3 dB
Input Return Loss 15 15 dB
Output Return Loss 11 17 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 12 13 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 15 16 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 23 24 dBm
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V) 67 67 mA
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature Output IP3 vs. Temperature
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
12 16 20 24 28 32
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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
P1dB vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 21 GHzReverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 21 GHz
0
4
8
12
16
20
16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
16 18 20 22 24 26
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
-24 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
2.5 3 3.5
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Vdd (V)
Gain
P1dB
Noise Figure
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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
Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +5.5 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) +14 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 13 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.2 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to die bottom) 76.9 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+2.5 66
+3.0 68
+3.5 71
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown
above.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC517LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H517
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow 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.
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 - 14, 18,
20, 22, 24 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.
23, 21, 19 Vdd1, 2, 3 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 4, 15, 17 GND These pins and package bottom must be
connected to RF/DC ground.
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1, C2, C3 100 pF
C4, C5, C6 1,000 pF
C7, C8, C9 2.2 µF
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HMC517LC4
v04.1017
SMT PHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 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
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108537 [1]
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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Analog Devices, upon request.
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount K Connector
J3 - J6 DC Pin
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 - C6 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC517LC4 Amplier
PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
