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HMC479ST89 / 479ST89E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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General DescriptionFunctional Diagram
The HMC479ST89 & HMC479ST89E are SiGe
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Gain Block
MMIC SMT ampli ers covering DC to 5 GHz. Packaged
in an industry standard SOT89, the ampli er can be
used as a cascadable 50 Ohm RF/IF gain stage as
well as a LO or PA driver with up to +20 dBm output
power. The HMC479ST89 offers 15 dB of gain with a
+33 dBm output IP3 at 850 MHz while requiring only
75 mA from a single positive supply. The Darlington
feedback pair used results in reduced sensitivity to
normal process variations and excellent gain stability
over temperature while requiring a minimal number of
external bias components.
P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm
Gain: 15 dB
Output IP3: +33 dBm
Cascadable 50 Ohm I/Os
Single Supply: +5V to +12V
Industry Standard SOT89 Package
Included in the HMC-DK001 Designer’s Kit
Typical Applications
The HMC479ST89 / HMC479ST89E is an ideal RF/IF
gain block & LO or PA driver:
• Cellular / PCS / 3G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio & Test Equipment
Electrical Speci cations, Vs= 8.0 V, Rbias= 51 Ohm, TA = +25° C
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Gain
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
12.5
11.5
10.5
9.5
8.5
15
13.5
12.5
11.5
10.5
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature DC - 5 GHz 0.008 0.012 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
12
16
18
22
dB
dB
dB
dB
Output Return Loss DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 5.0 GHz
20
22
dB
dB
Reverse Isolation DC - 5 GHz 18 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
15
13
11
10
8
18
16
14
13
11
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
(Pout= 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.5 GHz
2.5 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
33
30
25
23
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Noise Figure DC - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 5.0 GHz
4.0
4.5
dB
dB
Supply Current (Icq) 75 mA
Features
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
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S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
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+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25C
+85C
-40C
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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+25C
+85C
-40C
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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+25C
+85C
-40C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0123456
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage
for Constant Icc= 72 mA @ 850 MHz
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Vcc vs. Icc Over Temperature for
Fixed Vs= 8V, RBIAS= 51 Ohms
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0123456
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0123456
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
20
25
30
35
40
0123456
+25C
+85C
-40C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
3.8 3.9 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6
Icc (mA)
Vcc (Vdc)
+85C
+25C
-40C
0
6
12
18
24
30
36
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Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm
)
Vs (Vdc)
HMC479ST89 / 479ST89E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
v02.0710
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6.0 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vcc = +4.2 Vdc) +17 dBm
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 14.76 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.960 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to lead) 67.6 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC479ST89 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H479
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HMC479ST89E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H479
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[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC479ST89 / 479ST89E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL:
MOLDING COMPOUND MP-180S OR EQUIVALENT.
2. LEAD MATERIAL: Cu w/ Ag SPOT PLATING.
3. LEAD PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN.
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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Application Circuit
Recommended Component Values for Key Application Frequencies
Component
Frequency (MHz)
50 900 1900 2200 2400 3500 5000
L1 270 nH 56 nH 18 nH 18 nH 15 nH 8.2 nH 6.8 nH
C1, C2 0.01 μF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF
Note:
1. External blocking capacitors are required on
RFIN and RFOUT.
2. RBIAS provides DC bias stability over temperature.
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
for Icc= 75 mA, Rbias= (Vs - Vcc) / Icc
Supply Voltage (Vs) 5V 6V 8V 10V 12V
RBIAS VALUE 13 Ω 27 Ω 51 Ω 82 Ω 110 Ω
RBIAS POWER RATING 1/8 W 1/4 W 1/2 W 1/2 W 1 W
HMC479ST89 / 479ST89E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
3 RFOUT RF output and DC Bias (Vcc) for the output stage.
2, 4 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/
DC ground.
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the nal 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 Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108323 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1, C2 Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
R1 Resistor, 1210 Pkg.
L1 Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC479ST89 / HMC479ST89E
PCB [2] 107368 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC479ST89 / 479ST89E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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