v1.112-12 GHz Typical Applications The is ideal for: Point-to-Point Radio Point-to-Multi-Point Radio EW & ECM Subsystems X-Band Radar Test Equipment & Sensors Functional Diagram Features Wide Gain Control Range: 22 db Single Control Voltage: -1 to -4.V Output ip3 @ Max Gain: +34 dbm Output P1dB: +22 dbm Low Noise Figure 2dB @ max gain No External Matching 24 Lead 4x4 mm SMT Package: 16 mm 2 General Description The is a GaAs PHEMT mmic analog variable gain amplifier and / or driver amplifier which operates between and 12 GHz. Ideal for microwave radio applications, the amplifier provides up to 18. db of gain, output P1dB of up to +23 dbm, and up to +34 dbm of output ip3 at maximum gain, while requiring only 17 ma from a +V supply. Gain control voltage pin (Vctrl) is provided to allow variable gain control up to 22 db. Gain flatness is excellent making the ideal for EW, ECM and radar applications. The is housed in a RoHS compliant 4 x 4 mm QFN leadless package and is compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing. Electrical Specifications, T A = +2 C, Vdd1, 2= V, Vctrl= -4.V, Idd= 12 ma* Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range - 8. 8. - 12 GHz Gain 16 18. 13 16 db Gain Flatness ±. ±1 db Gain Variation Over Temperature.6.6 db/ C Gain Control Range 1 22 1 2 db Noise Figure 2. 2 db Input Return Loss 17 9 db Output Return Loss 23 7 db Output Power for 1 db Compression (P1dB) 19 22 2 23 dbm Saturated Output Power (Psat) 23 24 dbm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 34 34 dbm Total Supply Current (Idd) 12 12 ma *Set Vctrl = -4.V and then adjust Vgg1, 2 between -2V to V to achieve Idd = 12 ma typical. 1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D
v1.112-12 GHz Gain vs. Control Voltage Range GAIN (db) 2 2 1 1 - Vctrl = -2.2V Vctrl = -4.V Vctrl = -2,V Vctrl = -1.6V Vctrl = -1.9V Vctrl = -1.V -1 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 Vctrl = -3.1V Vctrl = -2.8V Broadband Gain & Return Loss RESPONSE (db) 3 2 1-1 -2 S21 S11 S22 Vctlr = -3.4V Gain vs. Control Voltage GAIN (db) 2 2 1 1 - -1-4 -3.7-3.4-3.1-2.8-2. -2.2-1.9-1.6-1.3-1 Gain vs. Temperature GAIN (db) 2 22 19 16 13 +2C +8C -4C GHz 6 GHz 8 GHz 1 GHz 11 GHz 12 GHz -3 4 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 13 1 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature RETURN LOSS (db) - -1-1 -2 +2C +8C -4C RETURN LOSS (db) - -1-1 -2-2 +2C +8C -4C -2-3 -3 6 7 8 9 1 11 12-3 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D 2
v1.112-12 GHz Input Return Loss @ Control Voltage Extreme Output Return Loss @ Control Voltage Extreme RETURN LOSS (db) - -1-1 -2-2 -4. Volts -1. Volts -3 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 Noise Figure vs. Temperature NOISE FIGURE (db) 7 6 4 3 2 1 +2C +8C -4C RETURN LOSS (db) - -1-1 -2-2 -3-4. Volts -1. Volts -3 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 Noise Figure vs. Control Voltage NOISE FIGURE (db) 18 16 14 12 1 8 6 4 2 6 GHz 7 GHz 8 GHz 9 GHz 1 GHz 11 GHz 6 7 8 9 1 11 12-4 -3. -3-2. -2-1. -1 P1dB vs. Temperature 3 Vctrl = -4.V 2 Psat vs. Temperature 3 Vctrl = -4.V 2 P1dB (dbm) 2 1 1 Vctrl = -1V Psat (dbm) 2 1 1 Vctrl = -1V +2C +8C -4C 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 +2C +8C -4C 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 3 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D
v1.112-12 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature ISOLATION (db) -1-2 -3-4 - -6-7 +2C +8C -4C -8 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 IP3 and Gain @ 6 GHz, Pin = -1 dbm IP3 (dbm), GAIN (db) 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 OIP3 GAIN IIP3 Output IP3 vs. Temperature IP3 (dbm) 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 Vctrl=-4.V, Pout=7 dbm/tone +2C +8C -4C Vctrl=-1V, Pout=-14 dbm/tone 6 7 8 9 1 11 12 IP3 and Gain @ 8 GHz, Pin = -1 dbm IP3 (dbm), GAIN (db) 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 OIP3 GAIN IIP3 - -4. -4-3. -3-2. -2-1. -1 - -4. -4-3. -3-2. -2-1. -1 IP3 and Gain @ 1 GHz, Pin = -1 dbm 4 IP3 (dbm), GAIN (db) 3 3 2 2 1 1 OIP3 GAIN IIP3 - -4. -4-3. -3-2. -2-1. -1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D 4
v1.112-12 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings Bias Voltage Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, 2) Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1, 2) Gain Control Voltage (Vctrl) RF Power Input Outline Drawing +.V -3 to V - to V +2 dbm Channel Temperature 17 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 8 C) (derate 11. mw/ C above 8 C) [1] Thermal Resistance (Channel to ground paddle) 1.3 W 86.7 C/W Storage Temperature -6 to +1 C Operating Temperature -4 to +8 C ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class Passed 1V Vdd1,2(V) Idd Total (ma) +V 12 ma Vgg1,2 (V) V to -2V Igg Total (ma) <.1 ma ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSerVE HANDlinG PRECAUTIONS Package Information 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.1mm MAXIMUM. PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE.mm MAXIMUM.. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED.mm. 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 [2] [1] H996 HMC996lp4E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 1% matte Sn MSL1 XXXX [1] Max peak reflow temperature of 26 C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D
v1.112-12 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic 1, 2, 6, 8, 1, 11, 13, 17, 18, 2, 21, 22, 23 N/C 3,, 14, 16 GND 4 rfin 7, 12 Vgg1, 2 9 Vctrl The pins are not connected internally: however all data shown herein was measured with these pins connected to rf/dc ground externally These pins and exposed ground paddle must be connected to RF/DC ground. This pad is AC coupled and matched to Ohm. Gate control for amplifier. Adjust voltage to achieve typical Idd. Please follow mmic Amplifier Biasing Procedure application note. Gain control Voltage for the amplifier. See assembly diagram for required external components. 1 RFOUT This pad is AC coupled and matched to Ohm. 19, 24 Vdd1, 2 Drain Bias Voltage for the amplifier. See assembly diagram for required external components For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D 6
v1.112-12 GHz Application Circuit 7 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D
v1.112-12 GHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB EVAL1- [1] Item Description J1, J4 PCB Mount SMA rf Connectors J - J1 C1 - C C6 - C1 C11 - C1 U1 PCB [2] DC Pin 1 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 1 pf Capacitor, 63 Pkg. 2.2 µf Capacitor, CASE A Variable Gain Amplifier 6-113- Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Arlon 2FR The circuit board used in the application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 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. For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, For price, 2 delivery, Elizabeth and to Drive, place Chelmsford, orders: Analog MA Devices, 1824 Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 916, Norwood, MA 262-916 Phone: 978-2-3343 Fax: 978-2-3373 Phone: Order 781-329-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-2-3343 Application or apps@hittite.com Support: Phone: 1-8-ANALOG-D 8