For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C
The HMC604LP3(E) is a versatile, high dynamic
range GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplier that integrates
a low loss LNA bypass mode on the IC. The amplier
is ideal for WiMAX & C-band Radio receivers
operating between 4.8 and 6.0 GHz and provides
1.5 dB noise gure, 15 dB of gain and +26 dBm IP3
from a single supply of +5V @ 42mA. Input and output
return losses are 12 and 14 dB respectively with no
external matching components required. A single
control line (0/Vdd) is used to switch between LNA
mode and a low loss bypass mode which reduces the
current consumption to 10 µA.
Noise Figure: 1.5 dB
Output IP3: +26 dBm
Gain: 15 dB
Integrated Low Loss LNA Bypass Path
Single Supply: +3V or +5V
50 Ohm Matched Output/Input
16 Lead 3x3mm QFN Package: 9 mm2
The HMC604LP3 / HMC604LP3E is ideal for:
• WiMAX/C-band Radio
• Fixed Wireless
• Tower Mounted Ampliers
• Public Safety Infrastructure
• Telematics & DSRC
Parameter
Vdd = +3V Vdd = +5V
LNA Mode Bypass Mode LNA Mode Bypass Mode Units
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.
Frequency Range 4.8 - 6.0 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Gain 10 12.5 -3 -2 13 15 -3 -2 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.026 0.002 0.026 0.002 dB / °C
Noise Figure 1.6 2.1 2 1.5 2 2 dB
Input Return Loss 14 20 12 20 dB
Output Return Loss 15 20 14 20 dB
Reverse Isolation 28 - 30 - dB
Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)* 10 24 14 24 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 10.5 25 14.5 25 dBm
Third Order Intercept (IP3)*
(-20 dBm Input Power per tone,
1 MHz tone spacing)
21 23 26 23 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 17 25 0.01 42 55 0.01 mA
Switching
Speed
LNA Mode to Bypass Mode 7 6 ns
Bypass Mode to LNA Mode 50 150 ns
* P1dB and IP3 for LNA Mode are referenced to RFOUT while P1dB for Bypass Mode is referenced to RFIN.
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
LNA Broadband Gain
& Return Loss @ Vdd= 3V
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Broadband Gain
& Return Loss @ Vdd= 5V
LNA Gain vs. Temperature
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
2.7V
3.0V
3.3V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Gain vs. Vdd
LNA Noise Figure vs. Temperature
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
Vdd=3V
Vdd=5V
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
T=+85C
T=+25C
T=-40C
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
2.7V
3.0V
3.3V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Noise Figure vs. Vdd
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LNA Output IP3 vs. Temperature
LNA Input Return Loss
vs. Temperature @ Vdd= 3V
LNA Input Return Loss
vs. Temperature @ Vdd= 5V
LNA Output IP3 vs. Vdd
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Output Return Loss
vs. Temperature @ Vdd= 3V
LNA Output Return Loss
vs. Temperature @ Vdd= 5V
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
2.7V
3.0V
3.3V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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LNA Psat vs. Temperature LNA Psat vs. Vdd
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
2.7V
3.0V
3.3V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
LNA Output P1dB vs. Temperature LNA Output P1dB vs. Vdd
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd = 5V
Vdd = 3V
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
2.7V
3.0V
3.3V
4.5V
5.0V
5.5V
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Vdd = 3V
Vdd = 5V
LNA Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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Bypass Mode
Broadband Gain & Return Loss [1]
Bypass Mode
Broadband Gain & Return Loss [2]
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Vdd = 3V [2] Vdd = 5V
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-4
-3.5
-3
-2.5
-2
-1.5
-1
-0.5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
INSERTION LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Bypass Mode
Insertion Loss vs. Temperature [2]
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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[1] Vdd = 3V or Vdd = 5V
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
22
24
26
28
30
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Bypass Mode
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Bypass Mode
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature [1]
Bypass Mode
Output IP3 vs. Temperature [1]
Bypass Mode
Output P1dB vs. Temperature [1]
Bypass Mode
Psat vs. Temperature [1]
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
20
22
24
26
28
30
4.6 4.8 5 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6
+25C
+85C
-40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Typical Supply Current vs. VddAbsolute Maximum Ratings
Truth Table
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
+2.7 13
+3.0 17
+3.3 21
+4.5 37
+5.0 42
+5.5 46
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +8 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)
(Vdd = +5.0 Vdc)
LNA Mode
Bypass Mode
+15 dBm
+30 dBm
Channel Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 13 mW/°C above 85 °C) 850 mW
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 76.9 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150° C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85° C
LNA Mode Vctl= Vdd
Bypass Mode Vctl= 0V
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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED LAND PATTERN.
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC604LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 604
XXXX
HMC604LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 604
XXXX
[1] Max peak reow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 2, 5,
6, 8, 12 N/C No connection necessary.
These pins may be connected to RF/DC ground.
3 RFIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
4, 7, 9,
11, 15 GND These pins must be connected to RF/DC ground.
10 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
14 Vdd Power supply voltage. Bypass capacitors
are required. See application circuit.
16 Vctl LNA/Bypass Mode Control Voltage. See truth table.
Application Circuit
Components Value
C1, C2 100pF
C3 10KpF
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Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA RF Connector
J3 - J6 DC Pin
C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 10 KpF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC604LP3 / HMC604LP3E Amplier
PCB [2] 117158 Evaluation Board
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the 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 circuit board shown is available from
Hittite upon request.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 117160 [1]
HMC604LP3 / 604LP3E
v00.0308 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER w/ BYPASS MODE, 4.8 - 6.0 GHz