HMC608LC4

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GaAs pHEMT MEDIUM

POWER AMPLIFIER, 9.5 - 11.5 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC608LC4 is ideal for: Output IP3: +33 dBm
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT

• Point-to-Point Radios Saturated Power: +27.5 dBm @ 23% PAE

• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios Gain: 29.5 dB
• Military End-Use Supply: +5V @ 310 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC608LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs
pHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a
leadless “Pb free” SMT package. The amplifier has
two modes of operation: high gain mode (Vpd pin
shorted to ground); and low gain mode (Vpd pin left
open). The electrical specifications in the table below
are shown for the amplifier operating in high gain
mode. Operating from 9.5 to 11.5 GHz, the amplifier
provides 29.5 dB of gain, +27.5 dBm of saturated
power and 23% PAE from a +5V supply voltage.
Noise figure is 6 dB while output IP3 is +33 dBm. The
RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms
for ease of use. The HMC608LC4 eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 310 mA [1], Vpd = GND [2]
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 9.5 - 11.5 GHz
Gain [3] 27 29.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 13 dB
Output Return Loss 19 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 23 27 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 27.5 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 33 dBm
Noise Figure 6.0 dB
Supply Current (Idd = Idd1 +Idd2 +Idd3)(Vdd = +5V, Vgg = -2.6V Typ.) [3] 310 350 mA
[[1] Adjust Vgg between -3 to 0V to achieve Idd = 310 mA typical.
[2] Vpd= ground for high gain mode, Vpd = open for low gain mode.
[3] In low gain mode, typical gain is 22 dB and typical current is 67 mA.

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Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature

35 34
30

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25
32
20
S21
15
RESPONSE (dB)

S11
10 S22

GAIN (dB)
30
5
0
-5 28
-10
-15 +25C
26 +85C
-20 -40C
-25
-30 24
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0 0

-5
-4 +25C
+85C
RETURN LOSS (dB)

RETURN LOSS (dB)

-40C
-10
-8
-15
-12
-20
+25C
-16 +85C
-40C
-25

-20 -30
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature

35 35

30 30

25 25
P1dB (dBm)

Psat (dBm)

20 20

15 15
+25C +25C
+85C +85C
10 -40C 10 -40C

5 5

0 0
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

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Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature

40 10
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8
30

NOISE FIGURE (dB)

6
IP3 (dBm)

+25C
20 +85C
-40C
4

10 +25C
2 +85C
-40C

0 0
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Gain, Power & Output IP3

vs. Supply Voltage @ 10.3 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
35 0
GAIN (dB), P1dB(dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3(dBm)

-10
33
-20
ISOLATION (dB)

+25C
+85C
31 -40C
-30
Gain
P1dB -40
29 Psat
IP3
-50
27
-60

25 -70
4.5 5 5.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
Vdd Supply Voltage (Vdc) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Power Compression @ 10.3 GHz Power Dissipation

35 4
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)

30 3.5 9 GHz
POWER DISSIPATION (W)

9.5 GHz
10 GHz
25 10.5 GHz
3 11.0 GHz
11.5 GHz
20
2.5
15
2
10
Pout 1.5
5 Gain
PAE
0 1
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0
Pin (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm)

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Low Gain Mode,

Broadband Gain & Return Loss Low Gain Mode, Gain vs. Temperature
25 30

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15
26
S21
RESPONSE (dB)

5 S11
S22

GAIN (dB)
22
-5
18
-15
+25C
14 +85C
-25 -40C

-35 10
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Low Gain Mode, Low Gain Mode,

Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0 0

-4 -5
RETURN LOSS (dB)

RETURN LOSS (dB)

+25C
-8 -10 +85C
-40C

-12 -15

+25C
-16 +85C -20
-40C

-20 -25

-24 -30
9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd

Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) 7 Vdc Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg) -6.0 to -1.0 Vdc +4.5 300
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT

RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) +10 dBm +5.0 310

Channel Temperature 175 °C +5.5 325
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
2W
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
(derate 22.18 mW/°C above 85 °C) above. Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd= 310 mA at +5V.
Thermal Resistance
45 °C/W
(channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Outline Drawing

NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. CHARACTERS TO BE HELVETICA MEDIUM, .025 HIGH, BLACK INK, OR LASER MARK LOCATED APPROX. AS SHOWN.
6. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
7. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.

Package Information

Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H608
HMC608LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic

AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT

Gate control for amplifier. Adjust to achieve Id of 310 mA.
Please follow “MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure”
1 Vgg
Application Note. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF,
1000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.

2, 3, 7 - 12, No connection required. These pins may be connected to

N/C
16 - 18, 22, 24 RF/DC ground without affecting performance.

Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must

4, 6, 13, 15 GND
also be connected to RF/DC ground.

5 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

14 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass

21, 20, 19 Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3
capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 µF are required.

High gain (connect to ground) / low gain mode

23 Vpd pin control (open circuit). External bypass capacitors of
100 pF, 1000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.

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HMC608LC4
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 9.5 - 11.5 GHz

Evaluation PCB
AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 112763 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in this application should use
J1, J2 PC mount SMA connector RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J3 - J8 DC Pin have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
C1 - C6 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg. leads and exposed paddle should be connected
C6 - C10 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg. directly to the ground plane similar to that shown.
C11 - C15 2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum
A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
U1 HMC608LC4 Amplifier
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
PCB [2] 112761 Evaluation PCB
evaluation board should be mounted to an appro-
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
is available from Analog Devices upon request.

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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HMC608LC4
v04.0617

GaAs pHEMT MEDIUM

POWER AMPLIFIER, 9.5 - 11.5 GHz

AMPLIFIERS - LINEAR & POWER - SMT

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D 8