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HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
v03.0810
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC481MP86 & HMC481MP86E are SiGe
Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) Gain Block
MMIC SMT ampli ers covering DC to 5 GHz. This
Micro-P packaged ampli er can be used as a cas-
cadable 50 Ohm RF/IF gain stage as well as a LO
or PA driver with up to +21 dBm output power. The
HMC481MP86(E) offers 20 dB of gain with a +33 dBm
output IP3 at 850 MHz while requiring only 74 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: +20 dBm
Gain: 20 dB
Output IP3: +33 dBm
Cascadable 50 Ohm I/Os
Single Supply: +6V to +12V
Included in the HMC-DK001 Designer’s Kit
Typical Applications
The HMC481MP86 / HMC481MP86E is an ideal RF/
IF gain block & LO or PA driver for:
• Cellular / PCS / 3G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio& Test Equipment
Electrical Speci cations, Vs= 8.0 V, Rbias= 39 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
18.5
15.5
12.5
10.5
9.0
20.0
17.0
14.0
12.0
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 - 5.0 GHz
13
17
dB
dB
Output Return Loss
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
20
25
15
dB
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
16
15
14
12
9
20
18
17
15
12
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
(Pout= 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
0.5 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
33
31
29
26
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Noise Figure
DC - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
3.5
4.0
4.5
dB
dB
dB
Supply Current (Icq) 74 85 mA
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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.
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One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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HMC481MP86* PRODUCT PAGE QUICK LINKS
Last Content Update: 02/23/2017
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EVALUATION KITS
•HMC481MP86 Evaluation Board
DOCUMENTATION
Data Sheet
•HMC481MP86: SiGe HBT Gain Block MMIC Amplifier, DC -
5 GHz Data Sheet
TOOLS AND SIMULATIONS
•HMC481MP86 S-Parameters
REFERENCE MATERIALS
Quality Documentation
•Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: 3 Lead
Plastic SOT89 Package (QTR: 10002 REV: 02)
•Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: Plastic
Encapsulated 4-LEAD MICRO-P (QTR: 05007 REV: 01)
•Semiconductor Qualification Test Report: SiGe HBT-A
(QTR: 2013-00227)
DESIGN RESOURCES
•HMC481MP86 Material Declaration
•PCN-PDN Information
•Quality And Reliability
•Symbols and Footprints
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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
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
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S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply
Voltage for Constant Id= 74 mA @ 850 MHz
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Vcc vs. Icc Over Temperature for
Fixed Vs= 8V, RBIAS= 39 Ohms
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
20
24
28
32
36
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
6
12
18
24
30
36
6789101112
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
Vs (V)
58
60
62
64
66
68
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
4.8 4.9 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6
Icc (mA)
Vcc (V)
+85 C
+25 C
-40 C
HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6 Vdc
Collector Bias Current (Icc) 100 mA
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vcc = +5.15 Vdc) +10 dBm
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 11.6 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.753 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to lead) 86.3 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking
HMC481MP86 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 481
HMC481MP86E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 481
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
5. THE MICRO-P PACKAGE IS DIMENSIONALLY
COMPATIBLE WITH THE “MICRO-X PACKAGE”
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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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= 74 mA, Rbias= (Vs - Vcc) / Icc
Supply Voltage (Vs) 6V 8V 10V 12V
RBIAS VALUE 11 Ω 39 Ω 62 Ω 91 Ω
RBIAS POWER RATING 1/8 W 1/4 W 1/2 W 1 W
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 must be connected to RF/DC ground.
HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package
ground leads 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 107490 [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 HMC481MP86 / HMC481MP86E
PCB [2] 107087 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC481MP86 / 481MP86E
v03.0810 SiGe HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
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
