HMC-C050
v00.1207
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
DISTRIBUTED AMPLIFIER, 2 - 18 GHz
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Features
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -160 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
Noise Figure: 5 dB
Gain: 13.5 dB
Output IP3: +22.5 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Single Supply Voltage: +5V
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C050 is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
General Description
The HMC-C050 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 2 and 18 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifier module provides 13.5 dB of gain,
5 dB noise figure and up to +22.5 dBm of OIP3
with a single supply of +5V. The ultra low phase
noise contribution of -160 dBc/Hz, enables superior
modulation accuracy within transceiver architectures.
The wideband distributed amplifier I/O’s are inter-
nally matched to 50 Ohms and DC blocked for robust
performance. The module features removable SMA
connectors which can be detached to allow direct
connection of the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar
circuit.
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +5V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
8 - 12.5
13.5
1.2
Max.
Min.
9.5
Typ.
2 - 18
12.5
2.2
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
10.5
Gain Flatness
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
0.021
4.5
0.027
6.5
dB/ °C
dB
Input Return Loss
18
16
dB
Output Return Loss
17
15
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz
13
15
8
13
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
dBc/Hz
mA
18.5
22.5
-140
-150
-160
-165
80
16
20
-150
-150
-150
-160
80
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz
Phase Noise @ 1 MHz
Supply Current
104
104
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 Online at www.hittite.com
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