For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC788LP2E is a GaAs pHEMT Gain Block
MMIC SMT DC to 10 GHz amplier. This 2x2 mm
DFN packaged amplier can be used as either a
cascadable 50 Ohm gain stage or to drive the LO port
of many of HIttite’s single and double-balanced mixers
with up to +20 dBm output power. The HMC788LP2E
offers 14 dB of gain and an output IP3 of +30 dBm
while requiring only 76 mA from a +5V supply. The
Darlington feedback pair exhibits reduced sensitivity
to normal process variations and yields excellent gain
stability over temperature while requiring a minimal
number of external bias components.
P1dB Output Power: +20 dBm
Output IP3: +30 dBm
Gain: 14 dB
50 Ohm I/O’s
6 Lead 2x2 mm DFN SMT Package: 4 mm2
Typical Applications
The HMC788LP2E is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G & LTE/WiMAX/4G
• LO Driver Applications
• Microwave Radio
• Test & Measurement Equipment
• UWB Communications
Electrical Specications, Vcc = 5V, TA = +25° C
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Gain DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
12
9
14
12
dB
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
0.012
0.025
dB/ °C
dB/ °C
Return Loss Input DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
16
9
dB
dB
Return Loss Output DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
9
15
dB
dB
Reverse Isolation DC - 10.0 GHz 25 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
18
15
20
18
dBm
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
30
27
dBm
dBm
Noise Figure DC - 6.0 GHz
6.0 - 10.0 GHz
7
9dB
Supply Current (Icq) 76 mA
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
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
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
S21 S11 S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Power Compression @ 10 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1]
Power Compression @ 1 GHz
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 1 GHz
5
10
15
20
25
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
-10 -5 0 5 10
Pout Gain PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
10
15
20
25
30
35
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
024681012
+25 C +85 C -40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
-10 -5 0 5 10
Pout Gain PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
10
20
30
40
4.5 5 5.5
Gain P1dB IP3
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
[1] +5 dBm / Tone Output Power
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings Typical Supply Current
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +7V
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs = +5V) +15 dB m
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 10.4 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.68 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 96 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Vcc (V) Icq (mA)
4.5 64
5.0 76
5.5 88
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.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [1]
HMC788LP2E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 788
XXXX
[1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
Package Information
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
Application Circuit
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 4, 6 N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected to
RF/DC ground externally.
2RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
5RFOUT RF output and DC Bias for the output stage.
3GND This pin and exposed ground paddle must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
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, 2 Elizabeth Drive, 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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HMC788LP2E
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pHEMT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 10 GHz
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 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 129550 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PC Mount SMA Connector
J5, J6 DC Pin
C1, C2 0.01 µF Capacitor, 0502 Pkg.
C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 2.2 µF Case A Pkg.
R1 0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg.
L1 Inductor, Conical 6.35 µH
U1 HMC788LP2E
PCB [2] 129549 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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