HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz Typical applications Features The HMC451LC3 is ideal for use as a medium power Gain: 19 dB T amplifier for: Saturated Power: +21 dBm @ 21% PAE M • Microwave Radio & VSAT Output IP3: +30 dBm S • Military & Space Single Supply: +5V @ 114 mA - S • Test Equipment & Sensors 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output R • Fiber Optics RoHS Compliant 3 x 3 mm SMT package E • LO Driver for HMC Mixers I F LI Functional Diagram General Description P M The HMC451LC3 is an efficient GaAs PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a leadless A RoHS compliant SMT package. Operating between R 5 and 20 GHz, the amplifier provides 19 dB of gain, E +21 dBm of saturated power and 21% PAE from a W single +5V supply. This 50 Ohm matched amplifier O does not require any external components and the P 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 R manufacturing techniques. A E N I L Electrical specifications, T = +25° C, Vdd = Vdd = +5V a 1 2 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 16.5 19.5 16 19 16.5 19.5 dBm Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 20.5 21 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 32 29 29 dBm Noise Figure 7 6.5 7 dB Supply Current (Idd) 114 114 114 mA Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106 1 rliicgehntss eo fi sth girrda nptaerdti ebsy t himatp mlicaayt iroens uolrt fortohme riwtsi sues eu.n Sdpeer caifinyc aptiaotnesn ts ourb jpeactte tnot crhigahntgs eo wf Aitnhaoluotg n oDteicveic. eNso. Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature 25 24 20 T 20 15 M dB) 10 S21 16 S SPONSE ( 05 SS1212 GAIN (dB) 12 ++-428055CCC S - RE -5 8 R -10 E 4 -15 FI -20 0 I L 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 P FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) M A Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature R E 0 0 W +25C +25C +85C O OSS (dB) -5 +-4805CC OSS (dB) -5 -40C & P N L -10 N L -10 R R R U U T T E E A R R -15 -15 E N -20 -20 I L 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature 28 28 24 24 20 20 m) m) P1dB (dB 1126 ++2855CC Psat (dB 1126 ++2855CC 8 -40C 8 -40C 4 4 0 0 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) 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 2 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz Power Compression @ 10 GHz Power Compression @ 20 GHz 26 26 24 24 MT E (%) 2202 GPPoaAuiEnt (((dd%BB)m)) E (%) 2202 GPPoaAuiEnt (((dd%BB)m)) A A S B), P 1168 B), P 1168 d d - GAIN ( 1124 GAIN ( 1124 S m), 10 m), 10 R B 8 B 8 d d E ut ( 6 ut ( 6 Po 4 Po 4 I F 2 2 I 0 0 L -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6 P INPUT POWER (dBm) INPUT POWER (dBm) M A R Output IP3 vs. Temperature Noise Figure vs. Temperature E 40 11 W 10 O 36 9 P m) 32 RE (dB) 78 & B U 6 3 (d 28 FIG 5 R IP SE 4 A 24 OI N 3 +25C E +25C +85C 20 +85C 2 -40C N -40C 1 I 16 0 L 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain, P1dB & PsaT vs. supply Voltage @ 11 GHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature 22 0 m) dB 21 -10 at ( Bm), Ps 20 N (dB) -20 ++-428055CCC P1dB (d 19 OLATIO -30 B), 18 Gain IS -40 AIN (d 17 PP1sdaBt -50 G 16 -60 4.5 5 5.5 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 Vdd (Volts) 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 3 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz absolute Maximum Ratings Typical supply Current vs. Vdd = Vdd 1 2 Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd = Vdd) +5.5 Vdc Vdd = Vdd (V) Idd = Idd (mA) 1 2 1 2 1 2 RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5Vdc) +10 dBm +4.5 111 T Channel Temperature 175 °C +5.0 114 M Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) S 1.1 W +5.5 116 (derate 12.4 mW/°C above 85 °C) Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown above - Thermal Resistance 80 °C/W S (channel to ground paddle) R Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE E Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS I ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A, passed 250V F I L P 16-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC] M (E-16-1) Outline Drawing Dimensions shown in millimeters. A R E 3.05 0.36 W 2.90 SQ 0.30 INDICAPTINO R1 2.75 0.08 0.24 O BSC P 13 16 PIN 1 12 1 & 0.50 BSC 1.60 EXPOSED 1.50 SQ R PAD 1.40 A E 9 4 8 5 N TOP VIEW 0.32 BOTTOM VIEW BSC 1.50 I REF L 0.90 2.10 BSC 0.80 SIDE VIEW 0.70 FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND SEATING FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS C PKG-004838 PLANE SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET. 02-24-2017- 16-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC] (E-16-1) Dimensions shown in millimeters. 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 reflow temperature of 260 °C [2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX 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 4 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz Pin Descriptions Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic T 1, 2, 4 - 9, 11, This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground. M 12, 14, 15 N/C Performance will not be affected. S This pin is AC coupled and matched 3 RFIN to 50 Ohms from 5 - 20 GHz. - S 10 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms from 5 - 20 GHz. R E I F Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass 13 Vdd2 I capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required. L P M A R Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass 16 Vdd1 capacitors of 100 pF, 1,000 pF and 2.2 µF are required. E W O P GND Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. & R application Circuit A E Component Value N C1, C2 100 pF I L C3, C4 1,000 pF C5, C6 2.2 µF 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 5 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D

HMC451LC3 v07.0118 Gaas PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM POWER aMPLIFIER, 5 - 20 GHz Evaluation PCB T M S - S R E I F I L P M A R E W O P & R A E N I L List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 111667 [1] The circuit board used in the final application Item Description should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the J3 - J5 DC Pin package ground leads and exposed paddle should C1, C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. be connected directly to the ground plane similar to C3, C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg. that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should C5, C6 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum be used to connect the top and bottom ground U1 HMC451LC3 Amplifier planes. The evaluation board should be mounted PCB [2] 111665 Evaluation PCB, 10 mils to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB board shown is available from Analog Devices [2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350 upon request. 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 6 Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D