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HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
v01.1008
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
Electrical Specications, TA = +25°C, Rbias = 3.92k Ohms*
Parameter Vdd = +3V Vdd = +5V Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range 0.6 - 1.0 1.0 - 1.4 0.6 - 1.0 1.0 - 1.4 GHz
Gain 26 30.5 25 27.5 27 32 25 29 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 0.95 0.75 0.95 0.8 dB
Input Return Loss 15 20 15.5 23 dB
Output Return Loss 13 10 15.5 13 dB
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB) 13 15.5 13 15.7 19 21.5 19 21.5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 19 19 23.5 23.3 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 35 34.5 40.5 40 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 187 200 187 200 254 281 254 281 mA
* Rbias resistor sets current, see application circuit herein
The HMC718LP4(E) is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC
Low Noise Amplier that is ideal for Cellular/3G and
LTE/WiMAX/4G basestation front-end receivers
operating between 600 and 1400 MHz. The amplier
has been optimized to provide 0.9 dB noise gure,
32 dB gain and +40 dBm output IP3 from a single
supply of +5V. Input and output return losses are
excellent and the LNA requires minimal external
matching and bias decoupling components. The
HMC718LP4(E) shares the same package and
pinout with the HMC719LP3(E) 1.3 - 2.9 GHz LNA.
The HMC718LP4(E) can be biased with +3V to +5V
and features an externally adjustable supply current
which allows the designer to tailor the linearity
performance of the LNA for each application.
Noise Figure: 0.9 dB
Gain: 32 dB
Output IP3: +40 dBm
Single Supply: +3V to +5V
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm2
The HMC718LP4(E) is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G and LTE/WiMAX/4G
• BTS & Infrastructure
• Repeaters and Femtocells
• Access Points
• Test Equipment
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Broadband Gain & Return Loss [1] [2]
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
[1] Vdd = 5V, Rbias = 3.92K [2] Vdd = 3V, Rbias = 3.92K
Gain vs. Temperature [2]
Gain vs. Temperature [1]
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature [1]
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RESPONSE (dB)
S11
S21
S22
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
ISOLATION (dB)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
20
25
30
35
40
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
20
25
30
35
40
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
GAIN (dB)
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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P1dB vs. Temperature [1] [2]
Psat vs. Temperature [1] [2]
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
Output IP3 and Idd vs.
Supply Voltage @ 700 MHz [3]
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1] [2]
Noise Figure vs. Temperature [1] [2]
Output IP3 and Idd vs.
Supply Voltage @ 1300 MHz [3]
[1] Vdd = 5V, Rbias = 3.92K [2] Vdd = 3V, Rbias = 3.92K [3] Rbias = 3.92K
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
IP3
Idd1
Idd2
IP3 (dBm)
Idd (mA)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
IP3
Idd1
Idd2
IP3 (dBm)
Idd (mA)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB (dBm)
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
1.6
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+85C
+25C -40C
25
30
35
40
45
50
0.5 0.7 0.9 1.1 1.3 1.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
IP3 (dBm)
Vdd=5V
Vdd=3V
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rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Power Compression @ 1300 MHz [1]
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
Power Compression @ 1300 MHz [2]
Power Compression @ 700 MHz [1] Power Compression @ 700 MHz [2]
[1] Vdd = 5V, Rbias = 3.92K [2] Vdd = 3V, Rbias = 3.92K [3] Rbias = 3.92K
Gain, Power & Noise Figure
vs. Supply Voltage @ 700 MHz [3]
Gain, Power & Noise Figure
vs. Supply Voltage @ 1300 MHz [3]
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Pout (dBm), Gain (dB), PAE (%)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Pout (dBm), Gain (dB), PAE (%)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
P1dB
Gain NF
GAIN (dB) & P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
2.7 3.1 3.5 3.9 4.3 4.7 5.1 5.5
P1dB
Gain
NF
GAIN (dB) & P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
VOLTAGE SUPPLY (V)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
-30 -27 -24 -21 -18 -15 -12 -9
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Pout (dBm), Gain (dB), PAE (%)
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
-30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5
Pout
Gain
PAE
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Pout (dBm), Gain (dB), PAE (%)
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
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HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Rbias @ 900 MHz Gain, Noise Figure & Rbias @ 900 MHz
23
25
27
29
31
33
0.5
0.7
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
100 1000 10000 100000
Vdd=3V
Vdd=5V
GAIN (dB)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Rbias (Ohms)
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
1 10 100 1000 10000
Vdd=3V
Vdd=5V
Rbias (Ohms)
IP3 (dBm)
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) 5.5 V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
(Vdd = +5 Vdc) -5 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 20 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.8 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 50 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Vdd (V) Idd1 (mA) Idd2 (mA)
2.7 22 153
3.0 32 155
3.3 43 157
4.5 77 164
5.0 88 166
5.5 95 169
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above.
Typical Supply
Current vs. Vdd (Rbias = 3.92k)
Vdd (V) Rbias  Idd1 (mA) Idd2 (mA)
Min Max Recommended
3V 1K [1] Open Circuit
2.7k 27 155
3.9k 32 155
10k 41 155
5V 0 Open Circuit
820 67 166
3.92k 88 166
10k 92 166
[1] Operation with Vdd= 3V and Rbias < 1K Ohm may result in the part becoming conditionally stable which is not recommended.
Absolute Bias Resistor
Range & Recommended Bias Resistor Values for Idd
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
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Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
Outline Drawing
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC718LP4 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H718
XXXX
HMC718LP4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H718
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
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.
Package Information
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3 - 5, 7 - 16,
18, 20, 22, 23 N/C No connection necessary. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance.
2 RFIN This pin is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6 RES This pin is used to set the DC current of the amplier by
selection of external bias resistor. See application circuit.
17 RFOUT RF Output and DC BIAS for the second amplier.
See Application Circuit for off-chip components.
19 RFIN2 This pin is DC coupled. An off-chip DC
blocking capacitor is required.
21 RFOUT1 This pin is matched to 50 Ohms.
24 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the rst amplier. Choke inductor
and bypass capacitors are required. See application circuit.
Pin Descriptions
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
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HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
Application Circuit
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Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1 - J3 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J4 - J5 2mm Vertical Molex Connector
C1, C8, C12 220 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 10 nF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4, C11 10 nF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C13 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C10 4.7 uF Capacitor, 0805 Pkg.
L1 15 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg.
L2 18 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
L4 47 nH Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
R1 Rbias Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
R2, R3 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC718LP4(E) Amplier
PCB [2] 121126 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 25FR
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 121128 [1]
The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
HMC718LP4 / 718LP4E
v01.1008
GaAs PHEMT MMIC HIGH IP3
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 0.6 - 1.4 GHz
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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
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