HMC499
v03.0908
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 21 - 32 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC499 is ideal for use as a power amplifier for:
Output IP3: +33 dBm
• Point-to-Point Radios
P1dB: +24 dBm
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
Gain: 16 dB
3
Supply Voltage: +5V
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Die Size: 2.04 x 1.09 x 0.1 mm
• Military & Space
General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC499 is a high dynamic range GaAs PHEMT
MMIC Medium Power Amplifier which operates
between 21 and 32 GHz. The HMC499 provides
16 dB of gain, and an output power of +24 dBm at
1 dB compression from a +5V supply voltage. The
HMC499 amplifier 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).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = 5V, Idd = 200 mA*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
21.0 - 24.0
16
Max.
Min.
Typ.
24.0 - 28.0
15.5
0.03
5
Max.
Min.
12
Typ.
28.0 - 32.0
15
Max.
0.04
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
13
12.5
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
0.03
10
0.04
0.04
0.03
8
dB/ °C
dB
Output Return Loss
13
12
12
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
20
23
20
24
21
24.5
25
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
24
24.5
33
30
33.5
4.5
6.5
5.0
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = 5V, Vgg = -0.8V Typ.)
200
200
200
mA
* Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd = 200 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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