HMC609LC4
v03.0514
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC609LC4 is ideal for:
Features
Excellent Gain Flatness: ±0.4 dB
High Gain: 20 dB
Low Noise Figure: 3.5 dBm
Output IP3: +36.5 dBm
50 Ohm Matched & DC Blocked RF I/Os
RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm SMT Package
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT
• Fixed Microwave
• Test & Measurement Equipment
• Radar & Sensors
• Military & Space
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC609LC4 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Low Noise
Amplifier (LNA) which operates from 2 to 4 GHz. The
HMC609LC4 features extremely flat performance
characteristics including 20 dB of small signal gain, 3.5
dB of noise figure and output IP3 of +36.5 dBm across
the operating band. This 50 Ohm matched amplifier
does not require any external matching components.
The HMC609LC4 is compatible with high volume
surface mount manufacturing techniques, and the RF
I/Os are DC blocked for further ease of integration.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +6V, Idd1 + Idd2 = 170 mA
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current (Idd1 + Idd2)
18.5
17
Min.
Typ.
2-4
20
0.015
3.5
17
15
21.5
23
36.5
170
220
0.02
5.5
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
Adjust Vgg between -1.5V to -0.5V (Typical -0.9V) to achieve total drain bias of 170mA
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HMC609LC4
v03.0514
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
[1]
25
20
15
RESPONSE (dBm)
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
[2]
25
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
RESPONSE (dB)
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1
2
3
4
5
S21
S11
S22
S21
S11
S22
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain vs. Temperature
[1]
22
21
20
GAIN (dB)
19
18
17
16
15
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Gain vs. Temperature
[2]
22
21
20
GAIN (dB)
19
18
17
16
15
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
[1]
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
[2]
0
-5
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-20
-30
-40
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 6V
[2] Vdd = 5V
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT
2
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HMC609LC4
v03.0514
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
[1]
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
[2]
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
+25C
+85C
-40C
+25C
+85C
-40C
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Psat vs. Temperature
[1]
26
Psat vs. Temperature
[2]
26
25
24
Psat (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
24
23
22
+25C
+85C
-40C
22
21
20
19
18
17
+25C
+85C
-40C
20
18
16
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
3.2
3.5
3.7
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
3.2
3.5
3.7
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
[1]
26
P1dB vs. Temperature
[2]
26
25
24
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
24
23
22
22
21
20
19
+25C
+85C
-40C
20
+25C
+85C
-40C
18
18
17
16
3.5
3.7
4
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
3.2
3.5
3.7
4
16
2
2.2
2.5
2.7
3
3.2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 6V
[2] Vdd = 5V
3
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Chelmsford, MA 01824
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Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive,
9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
One Technology Way, P.O. Box
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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HMC609LC4
v03.0514
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
[1]
40
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
[2]
40
38
OIP3 (dBm)
38
37
IP3 (dBm)
36
36
35
34
33
+25C
+85C
-40C
34
+25C
+85C
-40C
32
32
31
30
3.5
3.75
4
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
30
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
[1]
10
+25C
+85C
-40C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
[2]
10
9
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
+25C
+85C
-40C
4
2
0
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
[1]
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
[2]
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
2
2.25
2.5
2.75
3
+25C
+85C
-40C
3.25
3.5
3.75
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 6V
[2] Vdd = 5V
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For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave
other
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
Chelmsford, MA 01824
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or
Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive,
9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
One Technology Way, P.O. Box
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT
4
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HMC609LC4
v03.0514
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz
Power Compression @ 3 GHz
25
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
20
15
10
Pout
Gain
PAE
5
0
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +6.0 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 16.7 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
7 Vdc
+15 dBm
175 °C
1.1 W
60 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (V)
+5.5
+6.0
+6.5
Idd (mA)
160
170
180
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown
above
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
One Technology Way, P.O. Box
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
Phone: 978-250-3343
Fax: 978-250-3373
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license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
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