HMC517
v02.0907
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 17 - 26 GHz
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Typical Applications
Features
The HMC517 is ideal for use as a LNA or Driver ampli-
fi e r f o r :
Noise Figure: 2.2 dB
Gain: 19 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios
OIP3: +24 dBm
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT
• Test Equipment and Sensors
• Military & Space
Single Supply: +3V @ 65 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Die Size: 2.14 x 1.32 x 0.1 mm
General Description
Functional Diagram
The HMC517 chip is a high dynamic range GaAs
PHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) which
covers the 17 to 26 GHz frequency range. The
HMC517 provides 19 dB of small signal gain, 2.2 dB
of noise figure and has an output IP3 greater than
+24 dBm. The chip can easily be integrated into hy-
brid or MCM assemblies due to its small size. All data
is tested with the chip in a 50 Ohm test fixture con-
nected via 0.075mm (3 mil) ribbon bonds of minimal
length 0.31 mm (12 mil). Two 0.025 mm (1 mil) diameter
bondwires may also be used to make the RFIN and
RFOUT connections.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2, 3 = +3V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
17 - 22
19
Max.
Min.
15
Typ.
22 - 26
18
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
16
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
0.015
2.2
0.025
2.7
0.015
2.4
0.025
2.9
dB/ °C
dB
Input Return Loss
17
15
dB
Output Return Loss
10
10
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V)
8
11
9.5
12.5
15
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
15
23
24
65
88
65
88
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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