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HMC-C037
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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Functional Diagram
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +11V to +16V, -Vdc = -3V to -12V
Typical Applications
The HMC-C037 Wideband PA is ideal for:
• Lab Instrumentation
• Test Equipment
General Description
The HMC-C037 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power
Ampli er in a benchtop, hermetic module with
replaceable SMA connectors and integral heatsink
which operates between 0.01 GHz and 15 GHz.
The ampli er provides 12 dB of gain, up to +37 dBm
output IP3 and up to +28 dBm of output power at 1
dB gain compression. Gain atness is excellent at
±0.3 dB from 2 - 12 GHz making the HMC-C037 ideal
for general purpose lab instrumentation applications.
The wideband ampli er I/Os are internally matched
to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked. Integrated voltage
regulators allow for  exible biasing of both the
negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias
sequencing circuitry assures robust operation.
Features
Gain: 12 dB
P1dB Output Power: +28 dBm
Eliminates Band Switching
Excellent Gain Flatness
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
0 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 0.5 - 6.0 6.0 - 12.0 12.0 - 15.0 GHz
Gain 9.5 12.5 9 12 8 11 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.3 ±0.3 ±0.6 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.02 0.02 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 4.5 4.0 7.0 dB
Input Return Loss 22 11 4 dB
Output Return Loss 13 12 10 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 25 28 23 26 23 26 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 29 27 28 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 36 37 32 dBm
Positive Supply Current (+IDC) 360 360 360 mA
Negative Supply Current (-IDC) -5.5 -5.5 -5.5 mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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+85 C
0 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-25
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+85 C
0 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
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-20
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+85 C
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REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
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+85 C
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NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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1P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Group Delay
Deviation from Linear Phase Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss
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+85 C
0 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
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20
22
24
26
28
30
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+25 C
+85 C
0 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
30
35
40
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+85 C
0 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
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GROUP DELAY (ns)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
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2
3
4
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DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-40
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-20
-15
-10
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10
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S21
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female,  eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
3 -Vdc Negative power supply voltage for the ampli er
4 GND Power supply ground.
5 +Vdc Positive power supply voltage for the ampli er.
Pin Descriptions
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc) +17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc) -16V Min.
Maximum RF Input Power
Peak 24 dBm
CW @ 0.01 - 6 GHz 22 dBm
CW @ 6 - 12 GHz 21 dBm
CW @ 12 - 20 GHz 18 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature 0 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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AMPLIFIERS
1Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE: ALUMINUM.
2. FINISH: (HEATSINK) ANODIZED, (HOUSING AND BASEPLATE):
IRIDITE CHEMICAL FILM PER MIL-C-5541 CLASS C.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. TOLERANCES: ±0.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Package Information
Package Type C-12
Package Weight [1] 164.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±16 gms Tolerance
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HMC-C037
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WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz