HMC-C077
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 1.5 - 5 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Features
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -163 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz
Gain: 14 dB
Output Power: +22 dBm
Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 170mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
-55°C to +85°C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C077 is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
General Description
The HMC-C077 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed to
operate between 1.5 and 5 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifier module provides 14 dB of gain,
4.5 dB noise figure and up to +22 dBm of output
power with a single supply of +7V. The ultra low
phase noise contribution of -163 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
features 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)
Output Power
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Pout = +22 dBm
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Pout = +22 dBm
Phase Noise @ 100 kHz, Pout = +22 dBm
Supply Current (all conditions)
27
-163
-171
-175
170
240
15
9
Min.
Typ.
1.5 - 5
14
±3.5
0.01
4.5
19
15
17
22
27
-163
-171
-175
170
240
15
11
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2-4
14
±1.5
0.01
4
19
15
17
22
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
mA
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 1.5 - 5 GHz
Gain & Return Loss
30
20
S21
S11
S22
Gain vs. Temperature
25
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AMPLIFIERS
5
6
5
6
20
RESPONSE (dB)
10
GAIN (dB)
0
-10
-20
15
10
5
-30
-40
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
1
2
3
+25C
+85C
-55C
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
-55C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-20
RETURN LOSS(dB)
-10
-10
-20
-30
-30
+25C
+85C
-55C
-40
1
2
3
4
5
6
-40
1
2
3
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
10
+25C
+85C
-55C
8
NOISE FIGURE(dB)
6
4
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 1.5 - 5 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Output P1dB vs. Temperature
30
+25C
+85C
-55C
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
35
25
30
P1dB (dBm)
IP3 (dBm)
20
25
15
20
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
15
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Phase Noise at Pout = +10 dBm @ 3 GHz
-120
-130
Phase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 3 GHz
-120
-130
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-140
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-140
-150
-150
-160
-160
-170
-170
-180
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
-180
2
10
10
3
10
4
10
5
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
Pout & Icc vs. Temperature
25
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
20
250
300
Phase Noise at Pout = +22 dBm @ 3 GHz
-120
-130
PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
-140
Pout (dBm)
Icc (mA)
200
-150
15
-160
-170
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
150
-180
10
2
10
3
10
4
10
5
Pin (dBm)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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HMC-C077
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 1.5 - 5 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc)
RF Output Power (RFOUT)
RF Input Power (RFIN)
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+9V
+22 dBm
+15 dBm
1.6W
-65 to +150 °C
-55 to +85 °C
Class 1A
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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 +9V)
4
GND
Power supply ground.
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HMC-C077
v00.1109
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 1.5 - 5 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Outline Drawing
Package Information
Package Type
Package Weight
[1] ±1 gms Tolerance
C-16
107 gms
[1]
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.
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