HMC-C059
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WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 1 - 12 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Features
Noise Figure: 1.8 dB @ 8 GHz
High Gain: 16 dB @ 8 GHz
P1dB Output Power: +16 dBm @ 8 GHz
Spurious-Free Operation
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Typical Applications
The HMC-C059 Wideband LNA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Industrial Sensors
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
-55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
General Description
The HMC-C059 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
Distributed Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module
with replaceable SMA connectors which operates
between 1 and 12 GHz. The amplifier provides
16 dB of gain, 1.8 dB noise figure, and up to +17
dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression. The
wideband amplifier I/Os are internally matched to 50
Ohms and are internally DC blocked. Integrated volt-
age regulators allow for flexible biasing of both the
negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias
sequencing circuitry assures robust operation.
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25° C, +Vdc = +6V, -Vdc = -5V
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Flatness
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)
Positive Supply Current (+IDC)
Negative Supply Current (-IDC)
14
Min.
Typ.
1-8
16
±1
0.005
1.75
-12
-17
17
19
31
60
1.5
70
2.25
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
8 - 12
14
±1.25
0.005
2.5
-7
-15
14
17
29
60
1.5
70
3
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
mA
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Broadband Gain & Return Loss
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Gain vs. Temperature
20
18
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AMPLIFIERS
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
12
14
10
RESPONSE (dB)
16
GAIN (dB)
0
S21
S11
S22
14
12
10
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
-10
-20
8
-30
0
5
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
20
6
0
2
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
-10
-15
-20
-25
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
6
5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
3
2
1
0
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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AMPLIFIERS
P1dB vs. Temperature
22
20
18
P1dB (dBm)
16
14
12
10
8
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
Psat vs. Temperature
22
20
18
Psat (dBm)
16
14
12
10
8
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
36
34
32
30
IP3 (dB)
28
26
24
22
20
18
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc)
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc)
RF Input Power (RFIN)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+16V
-12V
+10 dBm
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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HMC-C059
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RF input connector, SMA female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
2, 6
GND
Power supply ground.
3
+Vdc
Positive power supply voltage for the amplifier.
4
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
5
-Vdc
Negative power supply voltage for the amplifier
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AMPLIFIERS
HMC-C059
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AMPLIFIERS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Package Type
Package Weight
[1]
Spacer Weight
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
C-10B
18.7 gms
[2]
3.3 gms
[2]
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