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HMC564LC4
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GaAs SMT pHEMT LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 7 - 14 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC564LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs
pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplier housed in a
leadless RoHS compliant 4x4 mm SMT package.
Operating from 7 to 14 GHz, the HMC564LC4 features
extremely at small signal gain of 17 dB as well as
1.8 dB noise gure and +25 dBm output IP3 across
the operating band. This self-biased LNA is ideal for
microwave radios due to its consistent output power,
single +3V supply operation, and DC blocked RF
I/O’s.
Noise Figure: 1.8 dB
Gain: 17 dB
OIP3: 25 dBm
Single Supply: +3V @ 51 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm Package
Typical Applications
The HMC564LC4 is ideal for use as a LNA or driver
amplier for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• Military & Space
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2 = +3V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 7 - 14 GHz
Gain 14 17 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.03 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 1.8 2.2 dB
Input Return Loss 15 dB
Output Return Loss 14 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 10 13 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 14.5 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 dBm
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V) 51 75 mA
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
0 4 8 12 16 20
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
5
10
15
20
25
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. TemperatureNoise Figure vs. Temperature
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Gain, Power & Noise Figure
vs. Supply Voltage @ 8 GHz
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature Power Compression @ 8 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
-15 -10 -5 0
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE(%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2.5 3 3.5
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
Vdd (Vdc)
Gain
P1dB
Noise Figure
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
0
4
8
12
16
20
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2) +3.5 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)
(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) +5 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 12.9 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.16 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 77.5 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
2.5 49
3.0 51
3.5 53
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage ranges shown above.
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA.
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD FLASH OVER NICKEL.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES (MILLIMETERS).
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05MM DATUM – C –
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC564LC4 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H564
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 5 -14, 18, 20,
21, 22, 24 N/C No connection required. These pins may be connected to RF/
DC ground without affecting performance.
2, 4, 15, 17 GND These pins and package bottom must 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.
19, 23 Vdd1, Vdd2 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, and 2.2 µF are required.
Pin Descriptions
Application Circuit
Component Value
C1, C2 100 pF
C3, C4 2.2 µF
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1, J2 2.92 mm PC mount SMA
J3 - J7 DC Pin
C1 - C2 100 pF capacitor, 0402 Pkg..
C3 - C4 2.2µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC564LC4 Amplier
PCB [2] 108535 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
List of Material for Evaluation PCB 116156 [1]
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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
