HMC392ALC4 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC392ALC4 is ideal for: Gain: 17 dB * Point-to-Point Radios Noise Figure: 1.8 dB * VSAT Single Supply Voltage: +2V to +5V No External Matching Components Required * LO Driver for HMC Mixers * Military EW, ECM, C3 I 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output * Space RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier which operates between 3.5 and 8.0 GHz. Housed in a leadless 4x4 mm SMT package, this amplifier provides 17 dB of gain, 1.8 dB noise figure and 34.5 dBm IP3 from a +5V supply voltage. HMC392ALC4 functions well as a low noise front end or as a driver amplifier. The RF Input and Output pins are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of use. The HMC392ALC4 allows the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques and is suitable for high reliability military, industrial and space applications. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25 C, Vdd= +5V Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain 14.5 Gain Variation Over Temperature Max. dB 0.01 13 Output Return Loss 16 Saturated Output Power (Psat) Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) Noise Figure Units GHz 17 0.006 Input Return Loss Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) Typ. 3.5 - 8.0 dB/ C dB 15 dB 19 dBm 20 dBm 34.5 dBm 1.8 3 dB Supply Current (Idd) 35 61 75 mA Supply Voltage (Vdd) 2 5 5.5 V Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. 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Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 Phone: 781-329-4700 * Order online at www.analog.com Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ Vdd = 5V Broadband Gain vs. Supply Voltage 20 15 17 5 S21 S11 0 S22 16 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 -5 -10 15 14 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V 13 -15 12 -20 11 -25 -30 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V 19 0 18 +25C +85C -40C -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) 17 GAIN (dB) 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V 16 15 +25C +85C -40C 14 13 -8 -12 -16 12 11 -20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage 6 7 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V 0 0 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V -4 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V +25C +85C -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) -8 -12 -16 -40C -8 -12 -16 -20 -20 2 3 4 5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT 18 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V Output Return Loss vs. Supply Voltage 4 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V +25C NOISE FIGURE (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V -4 -8 -12 -16 -20 +85C 3 -40C 2 1 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Noise Figure vs. Supply Voltage Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V 0 4 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V 3 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V ISOLATION (dB) NOISE FIGURE (dB) -10 2 -20 -30 +25C +85C -40 -40C 1 -50 -60 0 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Reverse Isolation vs. Supply Voltage P1dB vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V 0 22 -10 20 -20 18 P1dB (dBm) ISOLATION (dB) AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT 0 -30 -40 16 14 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V -50 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V +25C +85C -40C 12 -60 10 2 3 4 5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz P1dB vs. Supply Voltage Psat vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V 22 22 20 20 14 19 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 16 12 10 8 6 18 17 +25C 16 +85C 4 -40C 15 2 0 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 6 7 8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 3.5V 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ Vdd = 5V Psat vs. Supply Voltage 40 22 20 18 35 14 OIP3 (dBm) Psat (dBm) 16 12 10 8 6 30 +25C +85C -40C 25 4 2 0 20 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V 4.0V 4.5V 7 8 5.0V 5.5V Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage Idd vs. Supply Voltage 40 70 35 65 60 30 55 25 IDD (mA) OIP3 (dBm) 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 20 15 50 45 40 35 10 2.0V 2.5V 3.0V 3.5V 5 4.0V 4.5V 5.0V 5.5V 30 25 0 3 4 5 6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 8 20 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 VDD (V) 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 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT 21 18 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) 70 35 65 30 60 25 55 Idd 20 50 15 45 10 40 Pout Gain PAE 5 35 30 0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 INPUT POWER (dBm) 4 6 8 Idd (mA) AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT 40 Gain (dB), Noise Figure (dB), P1dB (dBm) Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz Power Compression @ 5.5GHz, Vdd = 5V 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 Gain 8 Noise Figure P1dB 6 4 2 0 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 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 HMC392ALC4 Absolute Maximum Ratings Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +7 Vdc RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc) Channel Temperature GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd Vdd (V) Idd (mA) +20 dBm +2.0 54 175 C +2.5 55 +3.0 56 +3.5 57 Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 C) (derate 6.5 mW/C above 85 C) 0.66 W Thermal Resistance (channel to ground paddle) 135.6 C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C ESD Rating Class 1B - Passed 500V Stresses at or above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the product. This is a stress rating only; functional operation of the product at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational section of this specification is not implied. Operation beyond the maximum operating conditions for extended periods may affect product reliability. +4.0 58 +4.5 60 +5.0 61 +5.5 62 Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS 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 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT v01.0117 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT Outline Drawing 24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier with [LCC] (E-24-1) Dimensions shown in millimeters. 4.13 4.00 SQ 3.87 PIN 1 INDICATOR 0.36 0.30 0.24 PIN 1 (0.32 x 0.32) 19 24 1 18 0.50 BSC EXPOSED PAD 2.50 SQ 13 6 12 1.02 MAX TOP VIEW BOTTOM VIEW SIDE VIEW 3.10 BSC 7 2.50 REF 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. 04-03-2015-A PKG-000000 SEATING PLANE Package Information Pin Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking[2] HMC392ALC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL 3 [1] H392A XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 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 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Pin Number Function Description 1, 5 - 14, 18 - 20, 22 - 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground without affecting performance. 2, 4, 15, 17 GND Package bottom has an exposed metal paddle that must also be connected to RF/DC ground. 3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 16 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms. 21 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF, 1000pF, and 2.2 F are required. Interface Schematic 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 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT Pin Descriptions HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT THEORY OF OPERATIONS The HMC392ALC4 is a GaAs MMIC low noise amplifier consisting of two stages in a cascode configuration with integrated RF chokes for the upper drain. The RFIN and RFOUT ports are DC blocked. Complete DC biasing is achieved through the use of a single supply. A simplified schematic view of the architecture is shown in Figure 3. 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 HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz Unless otherwise noted, all measurements and data shown on this datasheet were taken using the Typical Application Circuit as configured on the evaluation board. Capacitive bypassing is recommended for VDD, as shown in figure 4. The bias condition shown in the specifications section is the operating point recommended to optimize the overall performance. Operation using other bias conditions may provide performance that differs from what is shown in this datasheet. To avoid damage on the device, it is recommended that the RF signal be applied after the part has been DC biased and removed before the DC bias has been turned off. 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 AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT APPLICATIONS INFORMATION HMC392ALC4 v01.0117 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 8.0 GHz AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EV1HMC392ALC4 [1] Item Description J1, J2 PCB mount SMA RF connectors, Johnson 142-0701-851 J3 - J4 DC Pin C1 100 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, C0G, 0402 Pkg.. C2 1,000 pF Capacitor, Ceramic, 50V, X7R, 0603 Pkg.. C3 2.2F Capacitor, Tantalum, 25V, 3216 Pkg U1 HMC392ALC4 Amplifier PCB [2] 117858 Evaluation PCB The circuit board used in this application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Analog Devices upon request. [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350. 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