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HMC-C036
v04.0310
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
AMPLIFIERS
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Features
Gain: 12 dB
P1dB Output Power: +28 dBm
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Typical Applications
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
0 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
The HMC-C036 Wideband PA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
General Description
• Test Instrumentation
The HMC-C036 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module with replaceable SMA connectors which operates between
0.01 GHz and 15 GHz. The amplifier provides 12
dB of gain, up to +36 dBm output IP3 and up to
+28 dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression.
Gain flatness is excellent from 2 - 12 GHz making
the HMC-C036 ideal for EW, ECM RADAR, Fiber
Optic and test equipment applications. The wideband
amplifier I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and
are DC blocked. Integrated voltage regulators allow
for flexible biasing of both the negative and positive
supply pins, while internal bias sequencing circuitry
assures robust operation.
• Fiber Optics
Functional Diagram
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +11V to +16V, -Vdc = -3V to -12V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
Max.
Min.
9.5
Max.
Min.
GHz
11
dB
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.02
0.02
0.02
dB/ °C
Noise Figure
4.5
4.5
7.0
dB
Input Return Loss
22
11
4
dB
Output Return Loss
13
12
10
dB
26
8
Units
±0.6
23
12
Max.
±0.3
28
9
Typ.
12.0 - 15.0
±0.3
25
12.5
Typ.
6.0 - 12.0
Gain Flatness
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
1 - 94
Typ.
0.5 - 6.0
26
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
29
27
23
28
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
36
34
32
dBm
Positive Supply Current (+IDC)
360
360
360
mA
Negative Supply Current (-IDC)
-5.5
-5.5
-5.5
mA
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MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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10
16
S21
S11
S22
-10
-20
12
8
+25 C
+85 C
0C
4
-30
0
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
9
12
15
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
-5
+25 C
+85 C
0C
-10
+25 C
+85 C
0C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
AMPLIFIERS
20
0
1
Gain vs. Temperature
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain & Return Loss
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-10
-15
-20
-25
-45
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
-30
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
1
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
10
0
-10
8
+25 C
+85 C
0C
-20
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
2
-30
-40
6
4
+25 C
+85 C
0C
2
-50
0
-60
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
14
16
18
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
34
36
30
32
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
AMPLIFIERS
1
26
22
+25 C
+85 C
0C
18
28
24
+25 C
+85 C
0C
20
14
16
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
0
3
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
18
-5
GROUP DELAY (ns)
40
IP3 (dBm)
15
0
45
35
30
+25 C
+85 C
0C
25
-10
-15
-20
-25
20
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
0
18
1
2
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Deviation from Linear Phase
Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss
25
5
15
3
RESPONSE (dB)
DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
12
Group Delay
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
1
-1
-3
5
S11
S21
S22
-5
-15
-25
-35
-5
0
2
4
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
10
-45
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC-C036
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WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc)
+17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc)
-16V Min.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Maximum RF Input Power
Peak
24 dBm
CW @ 0.01 - 6 GHz
22 dBm
CW @ 6 - 12 GHz
21 dBm
CW @ 12 - 20 GHz
18 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
0 to +85 °C
AMPLIFIERS
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
Description
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 5
GND
Power supply ground.
3
+Vdc
Positive power supply voltage for the amplifier.
4
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6
-Vdc
Negative power supply voltage for the amplifier
Interface Schematic
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MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Outline Drawing
AMPLIFIERS
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NOTES:
Package Information
Package Type
Package
Weight [1]
Spacer Weight
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
C-10B
23.1 gms
N/A
[2]
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. TOLERANCES:
4.1 .XX = ±0.02
4.2 .XXX = ±0.010
5. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
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HMC-C036
v04.0310
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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AMPLIFIERS
Notes:
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
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