HMC409LP4 / 409LP4E
v01.0705
GaAs InGaP HBT 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 3.3 - 3.8 GHz
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Typical Applications
This amplifier is ideal for use as a power
amplifier for 3.3 - 3.8 GHz applications:
Features
Gain: 31 dB
40% PAE @ +32.5 dBm pout
2% EVM @ Pout = +22 dBm
with 54Mbps OFDM Signal
+46 dBm Output IP3
Integrated Power Control (Vpd)
Single +5V Supply
• WiMAX 802.16
• Fixed Wireless Access
• Wireless Local Loop
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC409LP4 & HMC409LP4E are high efficiency
GaAs InGaP HBT MMIC Power amplifiers operating
from 3.3 to 3.8 GHz. The amplifier is packaged in a
low cost, leadless SMT package. Utilizing a minimum
of external components the amplifier provides 31 dB
of gain and +32.5 dBm of saturated power from a
+5.0V supply voltage. The power control (Vpd) can be
used for full power down or RF output power/current
control. For +22 dBm OFDM output power (64 QAM,
54 Mbps), the HMC409LP4 & HMC409LP4E achieve
an error vector magnitude (EVM) of 2%, meeting
WiMAX 802.16 linearity requirements.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vs = +5V, Vpd = +5V, Vbias=+5V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
3.3 - 3.4
32
Max.
Min.
Typ.
3.4 - 3.6
31.5
Max.
Min.
Typ.
3.6 - 3.8
30
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
30
29
28
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
0.04
10
0.05
0.04
15
0.05
0.035 0.045
dB/ °C
dB
15
10
Output Return Loss
13
14
dB
Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
28
41
30
28
42
30.5
32.5
45.5
28
41
30.5
32
dBm
dBm
dBm
32
[2]
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
45
45
Error Vector Magnitude @ 3.5 GHz
(54 Mbps OFDM Signal @ +22 dBm Pout)
2
%
Noise Figure
5.8
615
4
5.8
615
4
6
615
4
dB
mA
mA
ns
Supply Current (Icq)
Control Current (Ipd)
Switching Speed
Vs= Vcc1 + Vcc2= +5V
Vpd = +5V
tOn, tOff
20
10
20
10
20
10
Bias Current (Ibias)
mA
Note 1: Specifications and data reflect HMC409LP4 measured using the application circuit found herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assis-
tance in optimizing performance for your application.
Note 2: Two-tone output power of +15 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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