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HMC-C038
v03.0310
WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz
AMPLIFIERS
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Features
Gain: 12 dB @ 10 GHz
P1dB Output Power: +18 dBm @ 10 GHz
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92 mm Connectors
Typical Applications
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
The HMC-C038 Wideband Driver is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
General Description
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
The HMC-C038 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Distributed Power Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module
with replaceable 2.92mm connectors which operates between 2 and 35 GHz. The amplifier provides
12 dB of gain, +29 dBm output IP3 and up to +18
dBm of output power at 1 dB gain compression.
Gain flatness is excellent from 2 - 16 GHz making
the HMC-C038 ideal for EW, ECM RADAR 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 = -4V to -12V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
9
Max.
Min.
Typ.
12
8
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.02
Noise Figure
3.0
4.0
Input Return Loss
15
Output Return Loss
15
18
Min.
6
±0.4
0.03
0.02
13
Typ.
Max.
27 - 35
11
±0.5
15
Max.
15 - 27
Gain Flatness
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
1 - 106
Typ.
2 - 15
0.03
Units
GHz
9
dB
±1.5
dB
0.02
0.03
dB/ °C
6.0
dB
10
6
dB
13
13
dB
14
dBm
15.5
dBm
16
18.5
10
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
20
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
29
26
25
dBm
Positive Supply Current (+IDC)
92
92
92
mA
Negative Supply Current (-IDC)
5.3
5.3
5.3
mA
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MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz
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10
12
5
S21
S11
S22
0
10
-5
-10
8
6
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
4
2
-20
0
-25
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
40
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
AMPLIFIERS
15
-15
-10
-15
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-20
-10
-15
-20
-25
-25
-30
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
5
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
15
20
25
30
35
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
10
0
-10
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
1
Gain vs. Temperature
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
Gain & Return Loss
-20
-30
-40
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
-50
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
6
4
2
0
-60
0
5
10
15
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
25
30
35
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
24
24
22
22
20
20
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
AMPLIFIERS
1
18
16
14
16
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
14
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
12
18
12
10
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
5
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
40
IP3 (dBm)
20
25
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
30
35
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc)
+17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc)
-16V Min.
RF Input Power (RFIN)
+23 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
25
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
20
15
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1 - 108
30
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
35
15
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz
Pin Number
Function
Description
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RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, 2.92 mm 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, 2.92 mm female field replaceable.
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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Pin Descriptions
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MODULE, 2 - 35 GHz
Outline Drawing
AMPLIFIERS
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Package Information
Package Type
C-10
Package Weight [1]
18.7 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
3.3 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. FINISH: GOLD PLATE OVER NICKEL PLATE
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
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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HMC-C038
v03.0310
WIDEBAND DRIVER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 35 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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