HMC499LC4
v03.1208
SMT PHEMT MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 21 - 32 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC499LC4 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
Output IP3: +34 dBm
Saturated Power: +24 dBm @ 16% PAE
Gain: 17 dB
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment & Sensors
• Military End-Use
Supply: +5V @ 200mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
RoHS Compliant 4x4 mm SMT Package
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General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC499LC4 is a high dynamic range GaAs
PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Amplifier housed in a
leadless “Pb free” RoHS Compliant SMT package.
Operating from 21 to 32 GHz, the amplifier provides
16 dB of gain, +24 dBm of saturated power and 16%
PAE from a +5V supply voltage. The RF I/Os are
DC blocked and matched to 50 Ohms for ease of
use. The HMC499LC4 eliminates the need for wire
bonding, allowing use of surface mount manufacturing
techniques.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1, 2, 3 = 5V, Idd = 200 mA*
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
21 - 24
17
Max.
Min.
Typ.
24 - 28
16
Max.
Min.
Typ.
28 - 32
13
Max.
0.03
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
14
13
9
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
0.02
10
0.03
0.02
8
0.03
0.02
8
dB/ °C
dB
Output Return Loss
11
12
8
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
20
23
20
23
20
23
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
23.5
31
23.5
34
24
33.5
5
6
5
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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