HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Typical Applications The HMC44ST8 / HMC44ST8E is ideal for applications requiring a high dynamic range amplifi er: GSM, GPRS & EDGE CDMA & W-CDMA CATV/Cable Modem Fixed Wireless & WLL Features Output IP3: +4 to +42 dbm Gain: 12. db @ 21 MHz % PAE @ +28 dbm Pout +17. dbm W-CDMA Channel Power@ -4 dbc ACP Single +V Supply Industry Standard SOT8 Package Included in the HMC-DK2 Designer s Kit Functional Diagram Electrical Specifications, T A = + C, Vs= +V [1] General Description The HMC44ST8 & HMC44ST8E are high dynamic range GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) ½ watt MMIC amplifi ers operating between.4 and 2. GHz. Packaged in a low cost industry standard SOT8, the amplifi er gain is typically 17.8 db from.8 to 1. GHz and 12. db from 1.8 to 2.2 GHz. Utilizing a minimum number of external components and a single +V supply, the amplifi er output IP3 can be optimized to +4 dbm at. GHz or +42 dbm at 2. GHz. The high output IP3 and PAE makes the HMC44ST8 an ideal driver amplifi er for Cellular/PCS/3G, WLL, ISM and Fixed Wireless applications. Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range 824-6 18-2 2-22 MHz Gain 16 17.8 11 12. 11 12. db Gain Variation Over Temperature.8.16.8.16.8.16 db / C Input Return Loss 7 12 db Output Return Loss 13 21 1 db Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB) 22 24. 24 27 24 27. dbm Saturated Output Power (Psat). 28. 28. dbm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) [2] 37 4 38 41 38 42 dbm Noise Figure 8 6..2 db Supply Current (Icq) 1 17 1 17 1 17 ma [1] Specifi cations and data refl ect HMC44ST8 measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. [2] Two-tone input power of dbm per tone, 1 MHz spacing. - 1 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44* PRODUCT PAGE QUICK LINKS Last Content Update: 2/23/217 COMPARABLE PARTS View a parametric search of comparable parts. EVALUATION KITS HMC44ST8 Evaluation Board DOCUMENTATION Application Notes AN-1363: Meeting Biasing Requirements of Externally Biased RF/Microwave Amplifiers with Active Bias Controllers Broadband Biasing of Amplifiers General Application Note HMC44ST8 Product Note RevC 1 MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure Application Note Thermal Management for Surface Mount Components General Application Note Data Sheet HMC44 Data Sheet TOOLS AND SIMULATIONS HMC44 S-Parameter REFERENCE MATERIALS Quality Documentation Package/Assembly Qualification Test Report: 3 Lead Plastic SOT8 Package (QTR: 12 REV: 2) PCN: MS, QS, SOT, SOIC packages - Sn/Pb plating vendor change Semiconductor Qualification Test Report: GaAs HBT-B (QTR: 213-22) DESIGN RESOURCES HMC44 Material Declaration PCN-PDN Information Quality And Reliability Symbols and Footprints DISCUSSIONS View all HMC44 EngineerZone Discussions. SAMPLE AND BUY Visit the product page to see pricing options. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Submit a technical question or find your regional support number. DOCUMENT FEEDBACK Submit feedback for this data sheet. This page is dynamically generated by Analog Devices, Inc., and inserted into this data sheet. A dynamic change to the content on this page will not trigger a change to either the revision number or the content of the product data sheet. This dynamic page may be frequently modified.
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ MHz RESPONSE (db) 2 1 1-1 -2 S21 S11 S22.4..6.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ MHz RETURN LOSS (db) P1dB vs. Temperature @ MHz P1dB (dbm) -1-2 - 3 2 28 27 26 24 23 22 21 2.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 Gain vs. Temperature @ MHz GAIN (db) 2 1 18 17 16 1 14 13 12 11 1.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ MHz RETURN LOSS (db) -1-2.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 Psat vs. Temperature @ MHz PSAT (dbm) 3 2 28 27 26 24 23 22 21 2.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 11
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ MHz IP3 (dbm) 44 43 42 41 4 3 38 37 36 3 34.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ MHz ISOLATION (db) -1-2 - -3-3 -4.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 ACPR (dbc) ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 88 MHz CDMA IS, Channels Forward -3-3 -4-4 -6-6 -7 CDMA IS Frequency : 88 MHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, Channels Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ MHz NOISE FIGURE (db) 1 14 13 12 11 1 8 7 6.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ MHz GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), PSAT (dbm), IP3 (dbm) 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 GAIN P1dB PSAT IP3 4. 4.7.. Vs (V) 4.V.V.V -7 Source ACPR -8 7 8 1 11 12 13 14 1 16 17 18 1 Channel Output Power (dbm) - 12 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 16 MHz RESPONSE (db) 2 1 1-1 -2 - S21 S11 S22 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz RETURN LOSS (db) P1dB vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz P1dB (dbm) -1-2 32 31 3 2 28 27 26 24 23 22 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 Gain vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz GAIN (db) 1 14 13 12 11 1 8 7 6 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz RETURN LOSS (db) -1-2 - 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 Psat vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz PSAT (dbm) 32 31 3 2 28 27 26 24 23 22 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 13
Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz IP3 (dbm) 44 43 42 41 4 3 38 37 36 3 34 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz ISOLATION (db) -1-2 - 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 1.6 GHz CDMA 2, Channels Forward ACPR (dbc) -4-4 -6-6 -7-7 CDMA2 Rev. 8 Frequency : 1.6 GHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, SRI, CHANNELS 4.V.V.V -8 Source ACPR -8 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 Channel Output Power (dbm) v.71 HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 16 MHz NOISE FIGURE (db) 1 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 1.7 1.8 1. 2 2.1 2.2 Gain, Power & Output IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 16 MHz GAIN (db), P1dB (dbm), PSAT (dbm), IP3 (dbm) 4 4 3 3 2 1 1 GAIN P1dB PSAT IP3 4. 4.7.. Vs (V) ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 2.14 GHz W-CDMA, 64 DPCH ACPR (dbc) -3-3 -4-4 -6 WCDMA Frequency : 2.14 GHz Integration BW: 3.84 MHz 64 DPCH 4.V.V -6 Source ACPR -7 2 4 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 Channel Output Power (dbm).v - 14 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Absolute Maximum Ratings Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6. Vdc RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs = +Vdc) + dbm Junction Temperature 1 C Continuous Pdiss (T = 8 C) (derate 13.6 mw/ C above 8 C).8 W Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) 73 C/W Storage Temperature -6 to +1 C Operating Temperature -4 to +8 C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY 2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]. 3. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF.1mm PER SIDE. 4. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF.mm PER SIDE.. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3] [1] H44 HMC44ST8 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 XXXX [2] H44 HMC44ST8E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 1% matte Sn MSL1 XXXX [1] Max peak refl ow temperature of 23 C [2] Max peak refl ow temperature of 26 C [3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 1
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic 1 RFIN 3 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. RF output and DC Bias input for the output amplifier stage. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. 2,4 GND These pins & package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. MHz Application Circuit, Compact Layout This circuit was used to specify the performance for 84-6 MHz operation. This circuit will satisfy many applications from 7 to 12 MHz. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. TL1 Impedance Ohm Physical Length. Electrical Length 2. PCB Material: 1 mil Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 Recommended Component Values L1, L2 1 nh L3 36 nh R1.1 Ohms C1 8 pf C2 22 pf C3 2.7 pf C4, C6 1 pf C 2.2 μf - 16 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 177 [1] Item J1 - J2 J3 -J4 C1 C2 C3 Description PCB Mount SMA Connector DC Pins 8 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 22 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 2.7 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C4, C6 1 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C 2.2 μf Capacitor, Tantalum L1, L2 1 nh Inductor, 42 Pkg. L3 R1 U1 PCB [2] 36 nh Inductor, 42 Pkg..1 Ohms HMC44ST8 / HMC44ST8E Linear Amp 1773 Evaluation PCB, 1 mils [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 17
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E 16 & 214 MHz Application Circuit This circuit was used to specify the performance for 18-2 and 2-22 MHz operation. This circuit will satisfy many applications from 17 to MHz. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. TL1 TL2 T3 TL4 Impedance Ohm Ohm Ohm Ohm Physical Length.32.1.7.17 Electrical Length 34 11 8 18. PCB Material: 1 mil Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 Recommended Component Values L1 8.2 nh C1 1 pf C2 1.2 pf C3 3 pf C4 1 pf C 2.2 μf - 18 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E 16 & 214 MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 1774 [1] Item J1 - J2 J3 - J4 C1 C2 C3 C4 C L1 U1 PCB [2] Description PCB Mount SMA Connector DC Pins 1. pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 1.2 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 3. pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 1 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. 2.2 μf Capacitor, Tantalum 8.2 nh Inductor, 42 Pkg. HMC44ST8 / HMC44ST8E 17747 Evaluation PCB, 1 mils [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 1
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Alternative MHz Application Circuit, Optimal OIP3 Layout This alternate application circuit for MHz applications features a resonating I/O structure on the PCB that, while using more PCB area, will improve output IP3 from +4 dbm to +42 dbm. This circuit will satisfy many applications from 7 to 12 MHz as the typical performance below demonstrates. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. TL1 TL2 TL3 Impedance Ohm Ohm Ohm Physical Length.3..3 Electrical Length 18 2. 27 PCB Material: 1 mil Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 Broadband Gain & Return Loss RESPONSE (db) 2 1 1-1 S21 S11 S22 IP3 (dbm), P1dB (dbm) 4 4 3 3 Recommended Component Values L1 C1 18 nh 4 pf C2, C6 1 pf C3 C4 C Output IP3 & P1dB IP3 P1dB 3 pf 1 pf 2.2 μf.4..6.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.7.8. 1 1.1 1.2-2 One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com
HMC44ST8 / 44ST8E Alternate MHz Evaluation PCB List of Materials Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 - J4 DC Pins C1 4 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C2, C6 1 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C3 3. pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg. C4 1 pf Capacitor, 42 Pkg L1 18 nh Inductor, 42 Pkg. U1 HMC44ST8 / HMC44ST8E PCB* 177 Evaluation PCB, 1 mils * Circuit Board Material: Rogers 43, Er = 3.48 The circuit board used in this 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 board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. One Technology Way, P.O. Box 16, Norwood, MA 262-16 Phone: 78--3343 Fax: 78--3373 Phone: Order 781-32-47 On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 78--3343 Application or apps@hittite.com - 21