HMC383LC4
v00.0405
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC383LC4 is ideal for use as a driver amplifier
for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military & Space
Features
Gain: 15 dB
Saturated Output Power: +18 dBm
Output IP3: +25 dBm
Single Positive Supply: +5.0 V @ 100 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm Package
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC383LC4 is a general purpose GaAs PHEMT
MMIC Driver Amplifier housed in a leadless RoHS
compliant SMT package. The amplifier provides 15 dB
of gain and +18 dBm of saturated power from a single
+5.0V supply. Consistent gain and output power
across the operating band make it possible to use a
common driver/LO amplifier approach in multiple radio
bands. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50
Ohms for ease of use. The HMC383LC4 is housed in
a RoHS compliant leadless 4x4 mm package allowing
the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
(P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Idd)
12
12
Min.
Typ.
12 - 16
15
0.02
14
14
15
17
24
10.5
100
13.5
0.03
13
Max.
Min.
Typ.
16 -24
16
0.02
14
17
16.5
18
25
8
100
13
0.03
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
24 - 28
15
0.02
11
10
16
17
25
7.5
100
12
0.03
10
Max.
Min.
Typ.
28 - 30
13
0.02
13
8
15
16
23
8
100
0.03
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
5 - 136
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC383LC4
v00.0405
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
20
15
10
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain vs. Temperature
20
18
16
14
GAIN (dB)
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
S21
S11
S22
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
+25C
+85C
-40C
24
26
28
30
32
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
+25C
-5
+85C
-40C
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
22
20
18
16
P1dB (dBm)
Psat vs. Temperature
22
20
18
16
Psat (dBm)
+25C
+85C
-40C
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC383LC4
v00.0405
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Power Compression @ 18 GHz
20
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-16 -14 -12 -10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
Power Compression @ 30 GHz
20
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
30
28
26
24
OIP3 (dBm)
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
12
14
16
18
20
22
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 18 GHz
19
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
-10
18
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
15
Gain
P1dB
Psat
+25C
+85C
-40C
17
16
-60
-70
14
4.5
5
Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc)
5.5
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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HMC383LC4
v00.0405
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (V)
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
Idd (mA)
99
100
101
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
RF Input Power (RFin)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 10 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+5.5 Vdc
+10 dBm
175 °C
0.92 W
98 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES
GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM -C-
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC383LC4
v00.0405
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 12 - 30 GHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 2, 4-15, 17,
18, 20-24
Function
N/C
Description
No connection required. These pins may be connected to
RF/DC ground without affecting performance
This pad is AC coupled and matched to
50 Ohms from 12 - 30 GHz.
This pad is AC coupled and matched to
50 Ohms from 12 - 30 GHz.
Interface Schematic
3
RFIN
16
RFOUT
19
Vdd
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 μF are required.
GND
Package base has an exposed metal ground
that must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Vias under the device are required
Application Circuit
Component
C1
C2
C3
Value
100 pF
1,000 pF
2.2 μF
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com