HMC441LM1
v01.0907
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 7.0 - 15.5 GHz
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LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
Typical Applications
The HMC441LM1 is a medium PA for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW & ECM
Features
Gain: 15 dB
Saturated Power: +21.5 dBm @ 27% PAE
Single Supply Voltage:
+5V w/ Optional Gate Bias
50 Ohms Matched Input/Output
Leadless SMT Package, 25mm
2
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC441LM1 is a broadband 7 to 15.5 GHz GaAs
PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier in an SMT
leadless chip carrier package. The amplifier provides
15 dB of gain, 21.5 dBm of saturated power at 27% PAE
from a +5V supply voltage. An optional gate bias is
provided to allow adjustment of gain, RF output power,
and DC power dissipation. This 50 Ohm matched
amplifier does not require any external components
making it an ideal linear gain block or driver for HMC
SMT mixers.
Vgg1, Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd = 5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open
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)
15.5
12.5
Min.
Typ.
7.0 - 8.0
15
0.015
9
14
18.5
19.5
29
4.5
90
115
16
0.02
13.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
8.0 - 12.5
16
0.015
13
17
19
20.5
30
4.5
90
115
17
0.02
12.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
12.5 - 14.0
15
0.015
16
20
20
21.5
30
4.5
90
115
16
0.02
11
Max.
Min.
Typ.
14.0 - 15.5
13.5
0.015
16
17
19
20.5
30
4.5
90
115
0.02
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
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HMC441LM1
v01.0907
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
20
15
10
RESPONSE (dB)
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
S21
S11
S22
Gain vs. Temperature
20
18
16
14
GAIN (dB)
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
-40C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
15
16
17
18
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
23
22
21
20
P1dB (dBm)
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat vs. Temperature
23
22
21
20
Psat (dBm)
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz
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Power Compression @ 12 GHz
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
-10
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Pout
Gain
PAE
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
36
34
32
30
IP3 (dBm)
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
+25C
+85C
-40C
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain, Power & Output IP3
vs. Supply Voltage @ 12 GHz
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
Vdd Supply Voltage (V)
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
Gain, Power, Output IP3 & Idd
vs. Gate Voltage @ 12 GHz
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
35
30
IP3
25
Psat
20
15
10
5
0
-2
-1.8
-1.6
-1.4
-1.2
-1
-0.8
-0.6
-0.4
-0.2
0
P1dB
Idd
30
0
Gain
120
90
60
Idd (mA)
150
210
180
Vgg1, Vgg2 Gate Volltage (V)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
10
9
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
+25C
+85C
-40C
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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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POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1,Vgg2)
RF Input Power (RFIN) (Vdd = +5 Vdc)
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 6.7 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+5.5 Vdc
-8 to 0 Vdc
+15 dBm
175 °C
0.6 W
149 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (V)
+5.5
+5.0
+4.5
+3.3
Idd (mA)
92
90
88
83
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+3.0
82
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown above
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. MATERIAL: PLASTIC
2. PLATING: GOLD OVER NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. ALL TOLERANCES ARE ±0.005 [±0.13].
5. ALL GROUNDS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
6.
•
INDICATES PIN 1.
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 7 - 15.5 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
1, 3, 5
Function
N/C
Description
This pin may be connected to RF ground.
Interface Schematic
2
Vdd
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. An external bypass
capacitor of 100 pF is recommended.
4
RFOUT
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6, 7
Vgg2, Vgg1
Optional gate control for amplifier. If left open, the amplifier
will run at standard current. Negative voltage applied will
reduce current.
8
RFIN
This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
GND
Package bottom must be connected to RF ground.
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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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