HMC-C079 v00.0110 amplifiers 1 ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz Features Ultra Low Phase Noise: -162 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz Noise Figure: 6 dB Gain: 11 dB Psat: +21 dBm 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output Typical Applications Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 110mA Hermetically Sealed Module The HMC-C079 is ideal for: Field Replaceable SMA Connectors * Microwave Radio -55 C to +85 C Operating Temperature * Military & Space General Description * Test Instrumentation * VSAT Functional Diagram The HMC-C079 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed to operate between 3 and 8 GHz. This high dynamic range amplifier module provides 11 dB of gain, 6 dB noise figure 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 amplifier 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. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vdc = +7V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Vdc Range Gain Max. Units GHz 6.5 7 9 11 dB Gain Variation Over Temperature 8 V 0.01 dB/ C Noise Figure 6 dB Input Return Loss 18 dB Output Return Loss 20 dB 14 dBm Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 dBm -148 dBc/Hz Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Phase Noise @ 100 Hz, Psat, 6 GHz 11 Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz -162 dBc/Hz Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Psat, 6 GHz -168 dBc/Hz Supply Current (Quiescent) 110 Supply Current (Under RF Drive) 1-1 Typ. 3-8 150 mA 250 mA For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C079 v00.0110 ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz 1 Gain vs. Temperature Broadband, Gain & Return Loss 15 Amplifiers 15 10 13 0 S21 S11 S22 -5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 5 -10 11 9 -15 -20 +25 C +85 C - 55 C 7 -25 -30 5 0 2 4 6 8 10 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0 -5 -5 +25 C +85 C - 55 C ISOLATION (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 0 -15 -20 -25 -30 7 8 9 +25 C +85 C - 55 C -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -35 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature -20 10 -25 8 NOISE FIGURE (dB) ISOLATION (dB) 6 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature Input Return Loss vs. Temperature -10 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) +25 C +85 C - 55 C -30 -35 -40 6 4 +25 C +85 C -55 C 2 -45 -50 0 2 3 4 5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 1-2 HMC-C079 v00.0110 Output P1dB vs. Temperature Output Psat vs. Temperature 25 25 20 20 P1dB (dB) P1dB (dB) amplifiers 1 ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz 15 10 +25 C +85 C - 55 C 5 15 +25 C +85 C - 55 C 10 5 0 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 3.5 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature -100 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 30 25 IP3 (dB) 4 20 +25 C +85 C - 55 C 15 -110 -120 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 10 -180 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 2 -100 -110 -110 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 4 10 5 -120 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -180 2 10 3 10 4 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) 1-3 10 -170 -180 10 3 Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 3.5 GHz -100 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 3.5 GHz -120 10 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) FREQUENCY (GHz) 10 5 10 2 10 3 10 4 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 10 5 HMC-C079 v00.0110 ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz -100 -100 -110 -110 -120 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -170 -180 -180 10 -120 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 2 -100 -110 -110 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -100 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -120 4 10 5 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -180 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 2 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) -110 -110 SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) -100 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 3 10 4 10 5 10 5 Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 7 GHz -100 -120 10 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 7 GHz SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) 10 -170 -180 -140 -150 -160 -170 -120 +25 C +85 C -55 C -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 10 3 Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 7 GHz Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 5.12 GHz -120 10 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) 10 1 Amplifiers Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 5.12 GHz SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz) Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 5.12 GHz -180 2 10 3 10 4 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) 10 5 10 2 10 3 10 4 OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz) For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 1-4 HMC-C079 v00.0110 amplifiers 1 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 Descriptions 1-5 Pin Number Function Description 1 RFIN & RF Ground RF input connector, coaxial female, field replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 2 RFOUT & RF Ground RF output connector, coaxial female, field replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 3 Vdc Power supply voltage for the amplifier. 4 GND Power supply ground. Interface Schematic For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com HMC-C079 v00.0110 ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE AMPLIFIER MODULE, 3 - 8 GHz 1 Amplifiers Outline Drawing Package Information Package Type C-16 Package Weight 107 gms [1] [1] 1 gms Tolerance NOTES: 1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM 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. For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation: 20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order Online at www.hittite.com 1-6