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HMC-C001
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C001 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
Distributed Ampli er in a miniature, hermetic module
with replaceable SMA connectors which operates
between 2 and 20 GHz. The self-biased ampli er
provides 15 dB of gain, 2 to 3 dB noise gure and
+14 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression
while requiring a single +12V supply. Gain atness
is excellent from 2 - 18 GHz making the HMC-C001
ideal for EW, ECM RADAR and test equipment appli-
cations. The wideband ampli er I/Os are internally
matched to 50 Ohms and are internally DC blocked.
Noise Figure: 2 dB @ 10 GHz
Flat Gain: 15 dB ± 0.5 dB
P1dB Output Power: +14 dBm @ 10 GHz
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Regulated Supply + 9V to +15V @ 65mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
-55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C001 Wideband LNA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, Vs= +9V to +15V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 2.0 - 6.0 6.0 - 16.0 16.0 - 20.0 GHz
Gain 13 15 12 14.5 11 13 dB
Gain Flatness ±.025 ±0.5 ±0.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 3.5 4.5 2.5 3.5 4.0 5.0 dB
Input Return Loss 15 20 10 dB
Output Return Loss 13 15 8 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 11 14 10 13 8.5 11.5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 17 15.5 14 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 23 21 dBm
Supply Current 78 78 78 mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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9P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vs) -0.3 Vdc to +25 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN) +23 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 Vs Power supply voltage for the ampli er.
3RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
4 GND Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. BRACKET MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
HMC-C001
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WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
Package Information
Package Type C-1
Package Weight [1] 10.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
