HMC668LP3 / 668LP3E
v01.0808
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LNA w/
FAILSAFE BYPASS MODE, 700 - 1200 MHz
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Typical Applications
The HMC668LP3(E) is ideal for:
• Cellular/3G and LTE/WiMAX/4G
• BTS & Infrastructure
Features
Noise Figure: 0.9 dB
Output IP3: +33 dBm
Gain: 16 dB
• Repeaters and Femtocells
• Tower Mounted Amplifiers
• Test & Measurement Equipment
Failsafe Operation:
Bypass is enabled when LNA is unpowered
Single Supply: +3V or +5V
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16 Lead 3x3mm QFN Package: 9 mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC668LP3(E) is a versatile, high dynamic range
GaAs MMIC Low Noise Amplifier that integrates a low
loss LNA bypass mode on the IC. The amplifier is ide-
al for receivers and LNA modules operating between
0.7 and 1.2 GHz and provides 0.9 dB noise figure,
16 dB of gain and +33 dBm IP3 from a single supply
of +5V @ 57mA. Input and output return losses are
excellent and no external matching components are
required. A single control line is used to switch be-
tween LNA mode and a low loss bypass mode. The
failsafe topology enables the LNA bypass path, when
no DC power is available.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Rbias = 0 Ohm
LNA Mode
Bypass Mode
Failsafe Mode
Parameter
Vdd = +3V
Vdd = +5V
Units
Min.
12
Typ.
0.7 - 1.2
15
Max. Min.
Typ.
0.7 - 1.2
16
Max. Min.
Typ.
0.7 - 1.2
-1.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
0.7 - 1.2
-1.5
Max.
Frequency Range
GHz
dB
Gain
13
-2.5
-2.5
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
0.03
0.85
12
0.016
0.9
0.0008
0.0008
dB / °C
dB
1.1
1.1
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Reverse Isolation
13
12
13
-
12
13
-
dB
13
14
dB
22
23
dB
Power for 1dB Compression
(P1dB)[1]
13
13
22
24
dBm
Third Order Intercept (IP3)[2]
27
32
33
57
26
26
-
dBm
mA
Supply Current (Idd)
40
70
0.05
Switching Speed (90% -10%)
200
-
LNA Mode to Bypass Mode
Bypass Mode to LNA Mode
ns
ns
85
85
[1] P1dB for LNA Mode is referenced to RFOUT while P1dB for Bypass and Failsafe Modes are referenced to RFIN.
[2] IP3 for LNA Mode is referenced to RFOUT while IP3 for Bypass and Failsafe Modes are referenced to RFIN.
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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