AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT
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HMC637ALP5E
v02.0418
GaAs pHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 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
Typical Applications
The HMC637ALP5E is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT
Distributed Power Amplier which operates bet-
ween DC and 6 GHz. The amplier provides 13 dB
of gain, +44 dBm output IP3 and +29 dBm of output
power at 1 dB gain compression while requiring 400
mA from a +12V supply. Gain atness is excellent at
±0.75 dB from DC - 6 GHz making the HMC637ALP5E
ideal for EW, ECM, Radar and test equipment
applications. The HMC637ALP5E amplier I/Os
are internally matched to 50 Ohms and the 5x5 mm
QFN package is compatible with high volume SMT
assembly equipment.
P1dB Output Power: +29 dBm
Gain: 13 dB
Output IP3: +44 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
32 Lead 5x5mm Lead SMT Package: 25 mm2
The HMC637ALP5E wideband PA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= +12V, Vgg2= +5V, Idd= 400 mA[1]
Parameter Frequency Min. Typ. Max. Units
Gain DC - 6.0 GHz 12 13 dB
Gain Flatness DC - 6.0 GHz ±0.75 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature DC - 6.0 GHz 0.015 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss DC - 6.0 GHz 12 dB
Output Return Loss DC - 6.0 GHz 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) DC - 6.0 GHz 27 29 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) DC - 6.0 GHz 31 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (OIP3)[2] DC - 6.0 GHz 44 dBm
Noise Figure DC - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 6.0 GHz
12
5
dB
dB
Supply Current (Idd) 320 400 480 mA
[1] Adjust Vgg1 between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd= 400 mA typical.
[2] Two-Tone Output Power = +10 dBm Each Tone, 1 MHz Spacing.
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 GHz
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
02468
+25C +85C -40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
02468
+25C +85C -40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
02468
+25C +85C -40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
02468
+25C +85C -40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
02468
+25C +85C -40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
02468
S21 S11 S22
RESPONSE (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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P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs.
Supply Voltage @ 3 GHz, Fixed Vgg
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
02468
+25C +85C -40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
02468
+25C +85C -40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
11.5 12 12.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
OIP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
Vdd (V)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
02468
+25C +85C -40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain & Return Loss vs. Frequency,
Log Scale
Output IP3 vs. Temperature,
Log Scale
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
0.01 0.1 1 10
S21 S11 S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
0 0.1 1 10
+25C +85C -40C
IP3 (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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POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +14 Vd c
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1) -3 to 0 Vdc
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg2) +4 to +7 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +12 Vdc) +25 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 95 mW/°C above 85 °C) 8.6 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 10.5 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to 150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to 85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1B
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)[1]
11.5 400
12.0 400
12.5 400
[1] Vgg1 set intitially for nominal bias condition of Vdd = +12 V and
Vgg2 = +5V to achieve Idd = 400 mA typical. Then adjusting Vdd
+/- 0.5 V from 12V to measure Idd variation.
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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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HMC637ALP5E
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POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 GHz
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC637ALP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL3 [1] H637A
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
Outline Drawing
32-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
5 x 5 mm Body and 0.85 mm Package Height
(HCP-32-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
03-09-2017-B
1
0.50
BSC
BOTTOM VIEWTOP VIEW
PIN 1
INDICATOR
32
9
16
17
24
25
8
EXPOSED
PAD
SEATING
PLANE
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.30
0.25
0.18
5.10
5.00 SQ
4.90
0.90
0.85
0.80
0.45
0.40
0.35
0.20 MIN
3.80
3.70 SQ
3.60
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VHHD-4.
PKG-004898
3.50 REF
PIN 1
INDICATOR AREA OPTIONS
(SEE DETAIL A)
DETAIL A
(JEDEC 95)
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
32-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
5 mm × 5 mm and 0.85 mm Package Height
(HCP-32-1)
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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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 4, 6 - 12,
14, 17, 18, 19,
20, 22 - 28,
31, 32
N/C No connection. These pins may be connected to RF
ground. Performance will not be affected.
2 Vgg2
Gate Control 2 for amplier. +5V should be applied to
Vgg2 for nominal operation. Attach bypass capacitor
per application circuit herein.
5 RFIN This pad is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
13 Vgg1
Gate Control 1 for amplier. Attach bypass capacitor
per application circuit herein. Please follow “MMIC
Amplier Biasing Procedure” Application Note.
15 ACG4
Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor
per application circuit herein.
16 ACG3
21 RFOUT & Vdd
RF output for amplier. Connect the DC
bias (Vdd) network to provide drain current (Idd).
See application circuit herein.
29 ACG2 Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor
per application circuit herein.
30 ACG1
Ground
Paddle GND Ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground.
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 GHz
Application Circuit
NOTE 1: Drain Bias (Vdd) must be applied through a broadband bias tee or external bias network.
NOTE 2: Power Up Bias Sequence
A) Set Vgg1 to -2V
B) Set Vdd to +12V
C) Set Vgg2 to +5V
D) Adjust Vgg1 to achieve Idd for 400 mA
Power Down Sequence
A) Remove Vgg2 Bias
B) Remove Vdd Bias
C) Remove Vgg1 Bias
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, DC - 6 GHz
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 package bottom 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 Analog Devices,
upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC637ALP5 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 SRI SMA Connector
J3 - J4 2mm Molex Header
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 - C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9 4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC637ALP5E
PCB [2] 109765 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
