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HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC465LP5(E) is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Dis-
tributed Driver Amplier packaged in leadless 5x5
mm surface mount package which operate between
DC and 20 GHz. The amplier provides 15 dB of gain,
3 dB noise gure and +25 dBm of saturated output
power while requiring only 160 mA from a +8V supply.
Gain atness is excellent at ±0.5 dB as well as ±4
deg deviation from linear phase from DC - 10 GHz
making the HMC465LP5(E) ideal for OC192 ber
optic LN/MZ modulator driver ampliers as well as
test equipment applications. The HMC465LP5(E)
ampliers I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms.
Gain: 15 dB
Output Voltage to 10Vpk-pk
+24 dBm Saturated Output Power
Supply Voltage: +8V @160 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
32 Lead 5x5 mm QFN Package: 25 mm2
Typical Applications
The HMC465LP5(E) wideband driver is ideal for:
• OC192 LN/MZ Modulator Driver
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Test Instrumentation
• Military EW, ECM & C3I
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= 8V, Vgg2= 1.5V, Idd= 160 mA*
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range DC - 6 6.0 - 12.0 12.0 - 20.0 GHz
Gain 13 16 12 15 9.5 12.5 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.75 ±0.25 ±1.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.02 0.020 0.025 0.035 0.045 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 3.0 3.0 4.0 dB
Input Return Loss 20 15 8 dB
Output Return Loss 22 17 12 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 21 24 20 23 16 20 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 25.5 25 23 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 32 28 24 dBm
Saturated Output Voltage 10 10 8 Vpk-pk
Group Delay Variation ±15 ±15 pSec
Supply Current
(Idd) (Vdd= 8V, Vgg1= -0.6V Typ.) 160 160 160 mA
* Adjust Vgg1 between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd= 160 mA typical.
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-45
-35
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply
Voltage @ 10 GHz, Idd = 160mA
Group Delay Deviation from Linear Phase
10
14
18
22
26
30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
14
18
22
26
30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
7.5 8 8.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
-400
-350
-300
-250
-200
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
GROUP DELAY (pSec)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-10
-6
-2
2
6
10
0 2 4 6 8 10
DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +9 Vdc
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1) -2 to 0 Vdc
Gate Bias Current (Igg1) +3.2mA
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg2) (Vdd -8) Vdc to +3 Vdc
Gate Bias Current (Igg2) +3.2mA
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +8 Vdc) +23 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 24 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.56 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 41.5 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+7.5 161
+8.0 160
+8.5 159
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC465LP5 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H465
XXXX
HMC465LP5E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H465
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow 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
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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Application Circuit
NOTE 1: Drain Bias (Vdd) must be applied through a broadband bias tee or external bias network.
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3, 4, 6 - 12, 14,
17, 18, 19, 20,
22 - 28, 31, 32
N/C
The pins are not connected internally; however, all data
shown herein was measured with these pins connected
to RF/DC ground externally.
2 Vgg2 Gate Control 2 for amplier. +1.5V should
be applied to Vgg2 for nominal operation.
5 RFIN This pad is DC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
13 Vgg1 Gate Control 1 for amplier.
15 ACG4
Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor per
application circuit herein.
16 ACG3
21
RFOUT &
Vdd
RF output for amplier. Connect the DC
bias (Vdd) network to provide drain current (Idd).
See application circuit herein.
29 ACG2 Low frequency termination. Attach bypass capacitor per
application circuit herein.
30 ACG1
Ground Paddle GND Ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Pin Descriptions
HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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 108347 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 SRI K Connector
J3 - J4 2mm Molex Header
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 - C6 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C7 - C9 4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC465LP5 / HMC465LP5E
PCB [2] 109765 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Evaluation PCB
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Device Operation
Device Power Up Instructions
Device Power Down Instructions
These devices are susceptible to damage from Electrostatic Discharge. Proper precautions should be observed
during handling, assembly and test.
The input to this device should be AC-coupled. To provide the typical 8Vp-p output voltage swing, a 1.2Vp-p AC-
coupled input voltage swing is required.
1. Ground the device
2. Set Vgg to -2V (no drain current)
3. Set Vctl to +1V (no drain current)
4. Set Vdd to +5V (no drain current)
5. Adjust Vgg for Idd = 140mA
• Vgg may be varied between -1V and 0V to provide the desired eye crossing point percentage (i.e. 50% crosspoint)
and a limited cross point control capability.
• Vdd may be increased to +7V if required to achieve greater output voltage swing.
• Vctl may be adjusted between +2V and +0V to vary the output voltage swing.
1. Reverse the sequence identied above in steps 1 through 4.
HMC465LP5 / 465LP5E
v06.1210 GaAs PHEMT MMIC MODULATOR DRIVER
AMPLIFIER, DC - 20 GHz
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