HMC463
v10.1010
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2 - 20 GHz
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Typical Applications
The HMC463 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
Features
Gain: 14 dB
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB @ 10 GHz
P1dB Output Power: +19 dBm @ 10 GHz
Supply Voltage: +5V @ 60 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Die Size: 3.05 x 1.29 x 0.1 mm
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC463 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
AGC Distributed Amplifier die which operates between
2 and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 14 dB of gain,
2.5 dB noise figure and 19 dBm of output power at
1 dB gain compression while requiring only 60 mA
from a +5V supply. An optional gate bias (Vgg2) is
provided to allow Adjustable Gain Control (AGC) of
10 dB typical. Gain flatness is excellent at 0.15 dB
from 6 - 18 GHz making the HMC463 ideal for EW,
ECM and RADAR applications. The HMC463 ampli-
fier can easily be integrated into Multi-Chip-Modules
(MCMs) due to its small size. All data is with the
chip in a 50 Ohm test fixture connected via 0.025mm
(1 mil) diameter wire bonds of minimal length 0.31mm
(12 mils).
Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias for AGC
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd= 5V, Idd= 60 mA*
Parameter
Frequency Range
Min.
Typ.
2.0 - 6.0
15
Max.
Min.
Typ.
6.0 - 18.0
14
Max.
Min.
12
Typ.
18.0 - 20.0
14
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Gain
12
12
Gain Flatness
1.0
0.15
0.015
2.5
0.15
0.015
3.5
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
0.015
3.0
0.025
4.0
0.025
3.7
0.025
4.0
dB/ °C
dB
Input Return Loss
12
15
14
dB
Output Return Loss
11
12
10
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
16
19
13
16
11
14
dBm
dBm
dBm
21
20
19
31
28
26
Supply Current
(Idd) (Vdd= 5V, Vgg1= -0.9V Typ.)
60
80
60
80
60
80
mA
* Adjust Vgg1 between -1.5 to -0.5V to achieve Idd= 60 mA typical.
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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