HMC-C072
v03.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 12 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Features
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -167 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz
Noise Figure: 4.5 dB
Gain: 11 dB
Psat: 22 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 170mA
Typical Applications
The HMC-C072 is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55°C to +85°C Operating Temperature
General Description
The HMC-C072 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 6 and 12 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifier module provides 11 dB of gain,
4.5 dB noise figure and up to 23 dB of output power
with a single supply of +7V. The ultra low phase noise
contribution of -167 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset, enables
superior modulation accuracy within transceiver
architectures. The wideband distributed amplifier
I/O’s are internally matched to 50 Ohms and DC
blocked for robust performance. The module fea-
tures removable SMA connectors which can be
detached to allow direct connection of the I/O pins to
a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifi cations,
T
A
= +25 °C, Vdc = +7V
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)
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz, Psat, 10 GHz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Psat, 10 GHz
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Psat, 10 GHz
Phase Noise @ 100 kHz, Psat, 10 GHz
Supply Current
17
9
Min.
Typ.
6 - 12
11
±1
0.015
4.5
15
15
20
22
34
-157
-167
-176
-180
170
200
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
mA
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HMC-C072
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 12 GHz
Gain & Return Loss
20
10
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain vs. Temperature
20
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AMPLIFIERS
11
12
13
12
13
14
15
15
GAIN (dB)
0
-10
-20
5
-30
-40
0
4
8
12
16
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
S21
S11
S22
10
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-10
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
-20
-30
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
-30
-40
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-40
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
10
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
6
4
2
0
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC-C072
v03.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 12 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Output P1dB vs. Temperature
25
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
Output Psat vs. Temperature
25
24
23
P1dB (dBm)
23
22
Psat (dBm)
21
20
19
18
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
21
19
17
17
16
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
40
Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 10 GHz
-140
-145
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-150
-155
-160
-165
-170
-175
-180
-185
-190
-195
35
IP3 (dBm)
30
+ 25 C
+ 85 C
- 55 C
25
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-200
2
10
10
3
10
4
10
5
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 10 GHz
-140
-145
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-155
-160
-165
-170
-175
-180
-185
-190
-195
-200
2
10
10
3
Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 10 GHz
-140
-145
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-150
-155
-160
-165
-170
-175
-180
-185
-190
-195
-200
2
10
-150
10
4
10
5
10
3
10
4
10
5
FREQUENCY (Hz)
FREQUENCY (Hz)
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HMC-C072
v03.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 12 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc)
RF Input Power (RFIN)
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
Channel Temperature
Thermal Resistance
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
+8V
+15 dBm
1.62W
135 °C
20 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
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ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
3
Vdc
Power supply voltage for the amplifier.
(+7V to +8V)
4
GND
Power supply ground.
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AMPLIFIERS
HMC-C072
v03.0110
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 6 - 12 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Package Type
Package Weight
[1] ±1 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±.02
4.2 .XXX = ±.010
5. MARK LOT NUMBER ON 0.080 X 0.250 LABEL
WHERE SHOWN, WITH 0.030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT.
C-16
107 gms
[1]
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20 Alpha Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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