HMC498LC4
v02.1208
GaAs PHEMT MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 17 - 24 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC498LC4 is ideal for use as a LNA or Driver
amplifier for:
Output IP3: +36 dBm
Saturated Power: +26 dBm @ 23% PAE
Gain: 22 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
+5V @ 250 mA Supply
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC498LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs
PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a
leadless “Pb free” SMT package. Operating from 17
to 24 GHz, the amplifier provides 22 dB of gain, +26
dBm of saturated power and 23% PAE from a +5V
supply voltage. Noise figure is 4 dB while output IP3 is
+36 dBm typical enabling the HMC498LC4 to function
as a low noise front end as well as a driver amplifier.
The RF I/Os are DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms
for ease of use. The HMC498LC4 eliminates the
need for wire bonding, allowing use of surface mount
manufacturing techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 250 mA*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
17 - 19
22
Max.
Min.
Typ.
19 - 23
22.5
0.02
13
Max.
Min.
Typ.
23 - 24
21
Max.
0.03
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
18
20
18
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
0.02
13
0.03
0.03
0.02
10
dB/ °C
dB
Output Return Loss
15
15
20
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
22
25
21.5
24.5
25.5
36
22.5
25.5
26.5
35.5
4.5
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
26.5
35
4.0
4.0
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +5V, Vgg = -0.8V
Typ.)
250
250
250
mA
* Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 250 mA typical.
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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