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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC669LP3(E) is a versatile, high dynamic range
GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplier that integrates a
low loss LNA bypass mode on the IC. The amplier
is ideal for receivers and LNA modules operating be-
tween 1.7 and 2.2 GHz and provides 1.4 dB noise
gure, 17 dB of gain and +29 dBm IP3 from a single
supply of +5V @ 86mA. Input and output return losses
are excellent and no external matching components
are required. A single control line is used to switch
between LNA mode and a low loss bypass mode.
Failsafe topology also enables the LNA bidirectional
bypass path when no DC power is available.
Noise Figure: 1.4 dB
Output IP3: +29 dBm
Gain: 17 dB
Failsafe Operation:
Bypass is enabled when LNA is unpowered
Single Supply: +3V or +5V
16 Lead 3x3mm QFN Package: 9 mm2
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Rbias = 15 Ohm
Typical Applications
The HMC669LP3(E) is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G and LTE/WiMAX/4G
• BTS & Infrastructure
• Repeaters and Femtocells
• Tower Mounted Ampliers
• Test & Measurement Equipment
Parameter
LNA Mode Bypass Mode Failsafe Mode UnitsVdd = +3V Vdd = +5V
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range 1.7 - 2.2 1.7 - 2.2 1.7 - 2.2 1.7 - 2.2 GHz
Gain 12 15 14 17 -3 -2.1 -3 -2.1 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.014 0.0008 0.0008 dB / °C
Noise Figure 1.4 1.65 1.4 1.65 dB
Input Return Loss 10 11 12 12 dB
Output Return Loss 13 13 12 12 dB
Reverse Isolation 28 30 - - dB
Power for 1dB Compression
(P1dB)[1] 11.5 12 21 24 dBm
Third Order Intercept (IP3)[2] 25 29 25 25 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 49 59 86 105 0.04 - mA
Switching Speed
LNA Mode to Bypass Mode
Bypass Mode to LNA Mode
80 - ns
ns
100 100
[1] P1dB for LNA Mode is referenced to RFOUT while P1dB for Bypass and Failsafe Modes are referenced to RFIN.
[2] IP3 for LNA Mode is referenced to RFOUT while IP3 for Bypass and Failsafe Modes are referenced to RFIN.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
LNA - Gain vs. Temperature [1]
LNA - Broadband Gain & Return Loss
LNA - Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
LNA - Gain vs. Temperature [2]
LNA - Noise Figure vs. Temperature [3]
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
S11
S21
S22
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+85C
+25C
-40C
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
LNA - Output IP3 vs.
Temperature, Output Power @ 0 dBm
14
18
22
26
30
34
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
[1] Vdd = 5V [2] Vdd = 3V [3] Measurement reference plane shown on evaluation PCB drawing.
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
LNA - Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1]
LNA - Output P1dB vs. Temperature [2]
LNA - Output P1dB, Gain &
Noise Figure [3] vs. Vdd @ 1900 MHz
LNA - Output P1dB vs. Temperature [1]
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
8
10
12
14
16
18
22
26
30
34
38
42
40 45 50 55
GAIN (dB) , P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Idd (mA)
IP3
Gain
P1dB
8
10
12
14
16
18
25
29
33
37
41
45
70 75 80 85 90 95
GAIN (dB) , P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
Idd (mA)
IP3
Gain
P1dB
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
3 3.5 4 4.5 5
P1dB
Gain
NF
GAIN (dB) & P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Voltage Supply (V)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
ISOLATION (dB)
[1] Vdd = 5V [2] Vdd = 3V [3] Measurement reference plane shown on evaluation PCB drawing.
LNA - Gain, P1dB,
Output IP3 vs. Current [2] @ 1900 MHz
LNA - Gain, P1dB,
Output IP3 vs. Current [1] @ 1900 MHz
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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
Bypass Mode -
Input IP3 vs. Output Power @ 1900 MHz
Bypass Mode -
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
Bypass Mode -
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
Bypass Mode -
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Bypass Mode -
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Bypass Mode - Input IP3 vs.
Temperature, Output Power @ 5 dBm
16
20
24
28
32
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
20
25
30
35
40
-10 -5 0 5 10 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
Pout (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
S21
S11
S22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
Failsafe Mode -
Input IP3 vs. Output Power @ 1900 MHz
Failsafe Mode -
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
Failsafe Mode -
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
Failsafe Mode -
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Failsafe Mode -
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Failsafe Mode - Input IP3 vs.
Temperature, Output Power @ 5 dBm
16
20
24
28
32
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
20
25
30
35
40
-10 -5 0 5 10 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
Pout (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3
S21
S11
S22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Rbias Ω Idd (mA)
Vdd= 3V Vdd= 5V
0 55 95
15 49 86
47 41 73
180 [1] 28 50
[1] Recommended maximum Rbias
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +6 Vdc
Control Voltage (Vctl) +6 Vdc
RF Input Power
(RFIN)
LNA Mode
Bypass / Fail safe Mode
+5 dBm
+20 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 10.71 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.70 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 93.33 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150° C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85° C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Absolute Maximum Ratings
LNA Mode Vctl = Vdd = 3 to 5V
Bypass Mode Vctl= 0V, Vdd = 3 to 5V
Failsafe Mode Vctl = Vdd = N/C
Truth Table
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC669LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 669
XXXX
HMC669LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 669
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 5, 8, 11,
12, 13, 15 N/C
These pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
3 RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
Off-chip DC blocking capacitor required.
4, 9 GND These pins and the exposed ground paddle
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
6 ACG AC Ground. Attach bypass capacitor per
application circuit.
7 RES External resistor pin for current control. See
table for external resistor value vs. bias current data.
10 RFOUT This pin is matched to 50 Ohms
14 Vdd Power Supply voltage pin. External bypass
capacitors required.
16 Vctl
Control voltage pin for LNA / Bypass
Modes. Setting voltage equal to VDD enables LNA
Mode. External Bypass capacitor required.
HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, 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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HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
Application Circuit
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1 82 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C2 8200 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 10 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C4 1 µF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5 100 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
R1 15 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R2 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC669LP3(E) Amplier
PCB [2] 118911 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Evaluation PCB
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 circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 121923 [1]
HMC669LP3 / 669LP3E
v04.0709
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 1700 - 2200 MHz
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