HMC452QS16G / 452QS16GE
v01.0205
InGaP HBT 1 WATT POWER
AMPLIFIER, 0.4 - 2.2 GHz
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Typical Applications
Features
The HMC452QS16G / HMC452QS16GE is ideal for
applications requiring a high dynamic range amplifier:
Output IP3: +48 dBm
22.5 dB Gain @ 400 MHz
• GSM, GPRS & EDGE
• CDMA & W-CDMA
• CATV/Cable Modem
• Fixed Wireless & WLL
9 dB Gain @ 2100 MHz
53% PAE @ +31 dBm Pout
+24 dBm CDMA2000 Channel Power@ -45 dBc ACP
Single +5V Supply
Integrated Power Control (VPD)
QSOP16G SMT Package: 29.4 mm2
General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC452QS16G & HMC452QS16GE are high
dynamic range GaAs InGaP Heterojunction Bipolar
Transistor (HBT) 1 watt MMIC power amplifiers
operating between 0.4 and 2.2 GHz. Packaged
in a miniature 16 lead QSOP plastic package, the
amplifier gain is typically 22.5 dB at 0.4 GHz and 9
dB at 2.1 GHz. Utilizing a minimum number of external
components and a single +5V supply, the amplifier
output IP3 can be optimized to +43 dBm at 0.4 GHz
or +48 dBm at 2.1 GHz. The power control (VPD)
can be used for full power down or RF output power/
current control. The high output IP3 and PAE make
the HMC452QS16G & HMC452QS16GE ideal power
amplifiers for Cellular/PCS/3G, WLL, ISM and Fixed
Wireless applications.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25°C, Vs= +5V, VPD = +5V [1]
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Min.
Typ.
400 - 410
22.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
450 - 496
21.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
810 - 960
15.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
1710 - 1990
10
2010 - 2170
9
MHz
dB
20
19
13
7.5
6.5
Gain Variation Over
Temperature
0.012 0.02
0.012 0.02
0.012 0.02
0.012 0.02
0.012 0.02 dB/C
Input Return Loss
13
7
15
8
9
17
15
11
20
dB
dB
Output Return Loss
12
Output Power for 1dB
Compression (P1dB)
27.5
40
30.5
31
27.5
41
30.5
31
27
45
30
31
48
28
45
31
31.5
48
28
45
31
32.5
48
dBm
dBm
dBm
Saturated Output
Power (Psat)
Output Third Order
43
44
[2]
Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
7
7
7
7
7.5
485
10
dB
mA
mA
Supply Current (Icq)
Control Current (IPD)
485
10
485
10
485
10
485
10
[1] Specifications and data reflect HMC452QS16G 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 -10 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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