MICROWAVE CORPORATION
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HMC480ST89
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5.0 GHz
Features
P1dB Output Power: +19 dBm to 2.5 GHz
Gain: 19 dB @ 1 GHz
16 dB @ 2 GHz
+34 dBm Output IP3
Single Supply: +6V to +8V
Industry Standard SOT89 Package
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Typical Applications
The HMC480ST89 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
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC480ST89 is an InGaP HBT Gain Block
MMIC SMT amplifier covering DC to 5 GHz and
packaged in an industry standard SOT89. The
amplifier 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 P1dB output power for cellular/3G,
FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment
applications. The HMC480ST89 offers 19 dB of
gain with a +34 dBm output IP3 at 1 GHz while
requiring only 82 mA from a single positive sup-
ply. The HMC480ST89 InGaP gain block offers
excellent output IP3 and flat +19 to +20dBm output
power performance through 5 GHz compared to
equivalent SiGe based products.
Electrical Specifications,
Vs= 8.0 V, Rbias= 39 Ohm, T
A
= +25° C
Parameter
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
DC - 5.0 GHz
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 5.0 GHz
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 5.0 GHz
DC - 5.0 GHz
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.5 GHz
3.5 - 5.0 GHz
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.5 GHz
3.5 - 5.0 GHz
DC - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
Min.
17
14
12
10
8
Typ.
19
17
15
13
11
0.008
17
10
17
10
20
20
18.5
17.5
16
34
33
32
30
3.25
4.0
82
Max.
Units
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
dB
mA
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
0.016
16
15.5
14.5
13
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
(Pout= 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Icq)
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
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HMC480ST89
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5.0 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
25
20
15
RESPONSE (dB)
10
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
Gain vs. Temperature
22
20
18
16
GAIN (dB)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
8
S21
S11
S22
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-5
-5
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
10
9
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
-5
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-15
-20
-25
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5.0 GHz
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P1dB vs. Temperature
24
22
20
18
P1dB (dBm)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
0
1
2
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat vs. Temperature
24
22
20
18
Psat (dBm)
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
0
1
2
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
40
38
36
34
OIP3 (dBm)
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage
@ 850 MHz, Rbias= 39 Ohms
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
36
32
28
24
20
16
12
8
4
0
7.6
Gain
P1dB
Psat
OIP3
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Vs (Vdc)
8.4
Vcc vs. Icc Over Temperature for
Fixed Vs= 8V, R
BIAS
= 39 Ohms
90
88
86
84
Icc (mA)
82
80
78
76
74
72
70
4.6
4.7
4.8
Vcc (Vdc)
4.9
5
-40 C
+25 C
+85 C
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HMC480ST89
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5.0 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc)
RF Input Power (RFin)(Vcc = +5 Vdc)
Junction Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 8.25 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+6.0 Vdc
+15 dBm
150 °C
0.536 W
8
122 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: MOLDING COMPOUND MP-108S OR EQUIVALENT
2. LEAD MATERIAL: Cu w/ Ag SPOT PLATING
3. LEAD PLATING: 80Sn/20Pb
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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InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5.0 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFIN
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.
Application Circuit
Note:
1. External blocking capacitors are required on
RFIN and RFOUT.
2. R
BIAS
provides DC bias stability over temperature.
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
for Icc= 82 mA, Rbias= (Vs - Vcc) / Icc
Supply Voltage (Vs)
R
BIAS
V
ALUE
R
BIAS
P
OWER
R
ATING
6V
12
Ω
1/8 W
8V
39
Ω
1/4 W
Recommended Component Values for Key Application Frequencies
Frequency (MHz)
Component
50
L1
C1, C2
270 nH
0.01 µF
900
56 nH
100 pF
1900
18 nH
100 pF
2200
18 nH
100 pF
2400
15 nH
100 pF
3500
8.2 nH
100 pF
5000
6.8 nH
100 pF
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12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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