HMC318MS8G
/
318MS8GE
v02.0607
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
with AGC, 5.0 - 6.0 GHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC318MS8G / HMC318MS8GE is ideal for:
• UNII
• HiperLAN
Features
LNA with 18 dB Gain Control
+3V Operation
Low Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
No External Components
Ultra Small 8 Lead MSOP:
14.8mm
2
x 1mm High
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC318MS8G & HMC318MS8GE are surface
mount low cost C-band variable gain low noise ampli-
fiers (VGLNA) that serve the full UNII and HiperLAN
bands. The HMC318MS8G & HMC318MS8GE oper-
ate using a single positive supply that can be set
between +3V or +5V. When a control voltage of 0V to
+3V is applied, the gain of the amplifier will decrease
while maintaining excellent return loss performance.
A maximum gain of 9 dB is achieved when VCTL is set
to 0V and a minimum gain of -9 dB is achieved when
Vctl is set to +3V.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +3V
Parameter*
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation over Temperature
Gain Control Range
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Output Third Order Intercept (OIP3)
Supply Current (Idd)
6
7
-1
10
11
6
Min.
Typ.
5.0 - 6.0
9
0.03
18
2.5
12
13
2
13
6
10
12
0.04
23
4.0
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB/°C
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
mA
* Specifications refer to the maximum gain state (Vctl = 0V) unless otherwise noted.
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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
HMC318MS8G
/
318MS8GE
v02.0607
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
with AGC, 5.0 - 6.0 GHz
Gain & Return Loss @ Vctl = 0V
15
10
RESPONSE (dB)
5
Gain over Control Range
15
10
5
0V
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1.0V
1.4V
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
4.5
S11
S21
S22
GAIN (dB)
0
-5
-10
-15
4.5
1.8V
3.0V
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
Gain vs. Temperature, Vctl = 0V
15
10
Noise Figure vs.
Temperature, Vctl = 0V
5
4.5
4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
5
GAIN (dB)
0
-5
-10
-15
4.5
+25C
+85C
-40C
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
0
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature, Vctl = 0V
0
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature, Vctl = 0V
0
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
-20
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
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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318MS8GE
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with AGC, 5.0 - 6.0 GHz
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Gain vs. Control Voltage @ 5.8 GHz
12
10
8
6
4
Gain (dB)
2
0
-2
-4
-6
-8
-10
-12
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0
Control Voltage (Vdc)
Input Return Loss over Control Range
0
-5
Return Loss (dB)
-10
Vctl= 3.0V
Vctl= 1.8V
Vctl= 1.4V
Vctl= 0.8V
Vctl= 0V
-15
-20
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
Output Return Loss over Control Range
0
Reverse Isolation vs.
Temperature, Vctl = 0V
0
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
Return Loss (dB)
Vctl= 3.0V
Vctl= 1.8V
Vctl= 1.4V
Vctl= 0.8V
Vctl= 0V
-10
-20
-10
-30
-15
-40
-20
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
-50
4.5
5
5.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
6.5
Noise Figure and
OIP3 vs. Control Voltage
Frequency = 5.8 GHz
VCTL
0V
1.4V
3.0V
Noise Figure (dB)
2.5
4.5
10.5
OIP3 (dBm)*
13.0
1.2
-6.7
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
Control Voltage Range (Vctl)
RF Input Power (RFin)(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 9.76 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
+7.0 Vdc
-0.2 to Vdd
0 dBm
150 °C
0.634 W
102 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
*Two-tone input power = -20 dBm per tone.
Gain Control
Vctl (Vdc)
0
Vdd
Gain State
Maximum
Minimum
Typical
Ictl (uA)
25
25
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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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
HMC318MS8G
/
318MS8GE
v02.0607
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
with AGC, 5.0 - 6.0 GHz
Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
5. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Package Information
Part Number
HMC318MS8G
HMC318MS8GE
Package Body Material
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Lead Finish
Sn/Pb Solder
100% matte Sn
MSL Rating
MSL1
MSL1
[1]
Package Marking
[3]
H318
XXXX
H318
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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318MS8GE
v02.0607
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with AGC, 5.0 - 6.0 GHz
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Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 104085
Item
J1, J2
J3, J4
U1
PCB
[2]
Description
PCB Mount SMA Connector
DC Pin
HMC318MS8G / HMC318MS8GE Amplifier
Evaluation PCB 1.6” x 1.5”
[1]
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application should
use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines
should have 50 ohm impedance while the package
ground leads and exposed paddle should be con-
nected 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 circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.
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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