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HMC-C079
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C079 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 3 and 8 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplier module provides 11 dB of gain,
6 dB noise gure and up to +21 dBm of output
power with a single supply of +7V. The ultra low
phase noise contribution of -162 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz
offset, enables superior modulation accuracy within
transceiver architectures. The wideband distributed
amplier I/O’s are internally matched to 50 Ohms
and DC blocked for robust performance. The module
features removable SMA connectors which can
be detached to allow direct connection of the I/O
pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -162 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz
Noise Figure: 6 dB
Gain: 11 dB
Psat: +21 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 110mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C079 is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +7V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 3 - 8 GHz
Vdc Range 6.5 7 8 V
Gain 9 11 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.01 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 6 dB
Input Return Loss 18 dB
Output Return Loss 20 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 11 14 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 dBm
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz, Psat, 6 GHz -148 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz -162 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz -168 dBc/Hz
Supply Current (Quiescent) 110 150 mA
Supply Current (Under RF Drive) 250 mA
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Noise Figure vs. TemperatureReverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband, Gain & Return Loss
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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0
5
10
15
0 2 4 6 8 10
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
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-5
0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-45
-40
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-30
-25
-20
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
7
9
11
13
15
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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1Output P1dB vs. Temperature Output Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 3.5 GHz
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Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 3.5 GHzPhase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 3.5 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
P1dB (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
15
20
25
30
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
IP3 (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
P1dB (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-160
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-140
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-110
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+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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-170
-160
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-140
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-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 7 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 5.12 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 7 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 5.12 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 7 GHz
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 5.12 GHz
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
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102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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HMC-C079
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (V) +8V
RF Input Power (RFIN) +15 dBm
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) 1.2W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
3 Vdc Power supply voltage for the amplier.
4 GND Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±.02
4.2 .XXX = ±.010
5. MARK LOT NUMBER ON 0.080 X 0.250 LABEL
WHERE SHOWN, WITH 0.030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT.
Package Information
Package Type C-16
Package Weight 107 gms [1]
[1] ±1 gms Tolerance
HMC-C079
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz