HMC373LP3
/
373LP3E
v02.0605
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1000 MHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC373LP3 / HMC373LP3E is ideal for
basestation receivers:
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
• CDMA & W-CDMA
• Private Land Mobile Radio
Features
Noise Figure: 0.9 dB
+35 dBm Output IP3
Gain: 14 dB
Low Loss LNA Bypass Path
Single Supply: +5.0 V @ 90 mA
50 Ohm Matched Output
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC373LP3 / HMC373LP3E are versatile, high
dynamic range GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifiers
that integrates a low loss LNA bypass mode on the
IC. The amplifier is ideal for GSM & CDMA cellular
basestation front-end receivers operating between
700 and 1000 MHz and provides 0.9 dB noise figure,
14 dB of gain and +35 dBm IP3 from a single supply of
+5.0V @ 90 mA. Input and output return losses are 28
and 12 dB respectively with the LNA requiring minimal
external components to optimize the RF input match,
RF ground and DC bias. By presenting an open or
short circuit to a single control line, the LNA can be
switched into a low 2.0 dB loss bypass mode reducing
the current consumption to 10 μA. A low cost, leadless
3x3 mm QFN surface mount package (LP3) houses
the low noise amplifier.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = +5V
LNA Mode
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)*
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Third Order Intercept (IP3)*
(-20 dBm Input Power per tone, 1 MHz tone spacing)
Supply Current (Idd)
18
11.5
Typ.
810 - 960
13.5
0.008
0.9
28
12
20
21
22.5
35.5
90
17
0.015
1.3
10.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
700 - 1000
14
0.008
1.0
25
11
19
20
22
35
90
50
0.01
30
0.015
1.4
30
25
-2.8
Max.
Min.
Typ.
700 - 1000
-2.0
0.002
0.004
Max.
MHz
dB
dB / °C
dB
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
LNA Mode
Bypass Mode
Units
* P1dB and IP3 for LNA Mode are referenced to RFOUT while P1dB and IP3 for Bypass Mode are referenced to RFIN.
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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
HMC373LP3
/
373LP3E
v02.0605
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1000 MHz
LNA – Gain, Noise Figure &
Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 850 MHz
22
21
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
4.5
4.75
5
Vdd (Vdc)
5.25
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain
P1dB
Noise Figure
LNA Broadband Gain & Return Loss
20
15
10
5
RESPONSE (dB)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.25
S21
S11
S22
5
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
5.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
LNA Gain vs. Temperature
20
19
18
17
GAIN (dB)
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
LNA Noise Figure vs. Temperature
1.5
1.4
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0.9
0.95
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Gain vs. Vdd
20
19
18
LNA Noise Figure vs. Vdd
1.5
1.4
1.3
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
+4.5 V
+5.0 V
+5.5 V
+4.5 V
+5.0 V
+5.5 V
17
GAIN (dB)
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.9
0.95
1
0.5
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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HMC373LP3
/
373LP3E
v02.0605
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1000 MHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
LNA Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LNA Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-2
-4
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.7
-6
-8
-10
-12
-14
-16
-18
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
-20
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Output IP3 vs. Temperature
40
39
38
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
LNA P1dB & Psat vs. Temperature
25
COMPRESSION POINT (dBm)
24
Psat
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Output IP3 vs. Vdd
40
39
38
OUTPUT IP3 (dBm)
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
+4.5 V
+5.0 V
+5.5 V
LNA P1dB vs. Vdd
25
24
23
22
P1dB (dBm)
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
+4.5 V
+5.0 V
+5.5 V
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
HMC373LP3
/
373LP3E
v02.0605
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1000 MHz
Bypass Mode
Broadband Insertion Loss & Return Loss
0
-5
RESPONSE (dB)
+25 C
LNA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
-5
ISOLATION (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
0.7
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AMPLIFIERS - SMT
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.25
S21
S11
S22
+85 C
-40 C
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
0.5
0.75
1
1.25
1.5
1.75
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature
0
-0.5
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
-1
-1.5
-2
-2.5
-3
-3.5
-4
-4.5
-5
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
Bypass Mode
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
-10
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bypass Mode
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
0.7
Bypass Mode
Input IP3 vs. Temperature
55
INPUT IP3 (dBm)
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
50
45
40
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
35
0.7
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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HMC373LP3
/
373LP3E
v02.0605
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1000 MHz
5
AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
RF Input Power
(RFin)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 13.5 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+8.0 Vdc
LNA Mode +15 dBm
Bypass Mode +30 dBm
150 °C
0.878 W
74.1 °C/W
-65 to +150° C
-40 to +85° C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc)
+4.5
+5.0
+5.5
Idd (mA)
87
90
93
Truth Table
LNA Mode
Bypass Mode
Vctl= Short Circuit to DC Ground
Vctl= Open Circuit
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
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
Part Number
HMC373LP3
HMC373LP3E
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]
373
XXXX
373
XXXX
[2]
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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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