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HMC451LC3
v07.0118
GAAS PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 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
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC451LC3 is an efficient GaAs PHEMT
MMIC Medium Power Amplier housed in a leadless
RoHS compliant SMT package. Operating between
5 and 20 GHz, the amplier provides 19 dB of gain,
+21 dBm of saturated power and 21% PAE from a
single +5V supply. This 50 Ohm matched amplier
does not require any external components and the
RF I/O’s are DC blocked, making it an ideal linear
gain block or driver for HMC SMT mixers. The
HMC451LC3 allows the use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Gain: 19 dB
Saturated Power: +21 dBm @ 21% PAE
Output IP3: +30 dBm
Single Supply: +5V @ 114 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 3 x 3 mm SMT package
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +5V
Typical Applications
The HMC451LC3 is ideal for use as a medium power
amplier for:
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Fiber Optics
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 5 -15 15 - 18 18 - 20 GHz
Gain 16 19 15 18 14 17 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 13 13 12 dB
Output Return Loss 12 8 8 dB
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB) 16.5 19.5 16 19 16.5 19.5 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 20.5 21 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 32 29 29 dBm
Noise Figure 76.5 7dB
Supply Current (Idd) 114 114 114 mA
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
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HMC451LC3
v07.0118
GAAS PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
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
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HMC451LC3
v07.0118
GAAS PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz
Power Compression @ 10 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain, P1dB & PSAT
vs. Supply Voltage @ 11 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Power Compression @ 20 GHz
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
-18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
-18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6
Pout (dBm)
Gain (dB)
PAE (%)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
+25C
+85C
-40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
4.5 5 5.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Vdd (Volts)
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
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HMC451LC3
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz
Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1 = Vdd2)+5.5 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) +10 dB m
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 12.4 mW/°C above 85 °C) 1.1 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 80 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A, passed 250V
Vdd1 = Vdd2 (V) Idd1 = Idd2 (mA)
+4.5 111
+5.0 114
+5.5 116
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown above
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd1 = Vdd2
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
HMC451LC3 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3 [1] H451
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
TOP VIEW
SIDE VIEW
PIN 1
INDICATOR
3.05
2.90 SQ
2.75
EXPOSED
PAD
0.36
0.30
0.24
1.60
1.50 SQ
1.40
1
0.50
BSC
BOTTOM VIEW
16
5
8
9
12
13
4
0.08
BSC
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
1.50
REF
2.10 BSC
SEATING
PLANE
0.32
BSC
PIN 1
0.90
0.80
0.70
16-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-16-1)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
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
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HMC451LC3
v07.0118
GAAS PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 4 - 9, 11,
12, 14, 15 N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
Performance will not be affected.
3RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 5 - 20 GHz.
10 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms from 5 - 20 GHz.
13 Vdd2 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
16 Vdd1 Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required.
GND Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Component Value
C1, C2 100 pF
C3, C4 1,000 pF
C5, C6 2.2 µF
Application Circuit
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
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HMC451LC3
v07.0118
GAAS PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz
Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the nal 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 111667 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J5 DC Pin
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3, C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5, C6 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC451LC3 Amplier
PCB [2] 111665 Evaluation PCB, 10 mils
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Mouser Electronics
Authorized Distributor
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