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HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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Features
AMPLIFIERS
Gain: 12 dB
P1dB Output Power: +28 dBm
Eliminates Band Switching
Excellent Gain Flatness
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Typical Applications
Hermetically Sealed Module
The HMC-C037 Wideband PA is ideal for:
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
• Lab Instrumentation
0 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
• Test Equipment
General Description
The HMC-C037 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power
Amplifier in a benchtop, hermetic module with
replaceable SMA connectors and integral heatsink
which operates between 0.01 GHz and 15 GHz.
The amplifier provides 12 dB of gain, up to +37 dBm
output IP3 and up to +28 dBm of output power at 1
dB gain compression. Gain flatness is excellent at
±0.3 dB from 2 - 12 GHz making the HMC-C037 ideal
for general purpose lab instrumentation 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.
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
4.0
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 - 100
Typ.
0.5 - 6.0
26
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
29
27
23
28
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
36
37
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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HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
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15
18
10
16
14
S21
S11
S22
0
AMPLIFIERS
20
5
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Gain vs. Temperature
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain & Return Loss
-5
-10
12
10
8
-15
6
-20
4
-25
2
-30
+25 C
+85 C
0C
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
2
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
-5
+25 C
+85 C
0C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
+25 C
+85 C
0C
-35
-10
-15
-20
-25
-40
-45
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
2
4
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
10
8
+25 C
+85 C
0C
-20
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
9
-10
-30
-40
7
6
5
4
3
+25 C
+85 C
0C
2
-50
1
-60
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
FREQUENCY (GHz)
14
16
18
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
32
34
30
32
28
30
26
28
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
AMPLIFIERS
1
24
22
+25 C
+85 C
0C
20
26
24
+25 C
+85 C
0C
22
18
20
16
18
14
16
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
2
4
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
14
16
18
9
10
-5
GROUP DELAY (ns)
IP3 (dBm)
12
0
40
35
30
+25 C
+85 C
0C
25
-10
-15
-20
-25
20
-30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
0
1
2
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
RESPONSE (dB)
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
1
2
3
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
5
6
7
8
Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss
5
0
3
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Deviation from Linear Phase
DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
10
Group Delay
45
1 - 102
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
8
9
10
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
0.001
S11
S21
S22
0.01
0.1
1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP 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
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
3
-Vdc
Negative power supply voltage for the amplifier
4
GND
Power supply ground.
5
+Vdc
Positive power supply voltage for the amplifier.
Interface Schematic
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BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Outline Drawing
AMPLIFIERS
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Package Information
Package Type
C-12
Package Weight [1]
164.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±16 gms Tolerance
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE: ALUMINUM.
2. FINISH: (HEATSINK) ANODIZED, (HOUSING AND BASEPLATE):
IRIDITE CHEMICAL FILM PER MIL-C-5541 CLASS C.
3. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. TOLERANCES: ±0.010 [0.25] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
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HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP 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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