HMC-C048
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 5 - 9 GHz
Features
Low Noise Figure: 1.4 dB @ 6 GHz
High Gain: 24 dB
Output IP3: +25 dBm
P1dB Output Power: +14.8 dBm
Typical Applications
The HMC-C048 LNA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
50 Ohm Matched & DC Blocked RF I/Os
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
• Military & Space
General Description
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C048 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low Noise
Amplifier in a miniature, hermetic module which
operates between 5 and 9 GHz. This high dynamic
range low noise amplifier module provides 24 dB
of gain and up to +25 dBm of output IP3 while operating from a single positive supply between +8V and
+16V. The amplifier I/Os are internally matched to
50 Ohms and DC blocked for robust performance.
The module features removable coaxial connectors
which can be detached to allow direct connection of
the I/O pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +12V
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
20
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Max.
Units
GHz
24
dB
0.015
dB/ °C
Noise Figure
1.4
Input Return Loss
14
dB
Output Return Loss
18
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
12
2
dB
14.8
dBm
16.7
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
25
dBm
Supply Current
105
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
1-1
Typ.
5-9
140
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Gain vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
28
Amplifiers
30
24
S21
S11
S22
10
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
20
0
20
-10
+25C
+85C
-55C
16
-20
-30
12
2
4
6
8
10
12
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
7
9
10
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
-5
+25C
+85C
-55C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
+25C
+85C
-55C
-10
-15
-20
-25
-35
-40
4
5
6
7
8
9
-30
4
10
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
5
0
-10
+25C
+85C
-55C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
4
-20
ISOLATION (dB)
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
RETURN LOSS (dB)
6
+25C
+85C
-55C
-30
-40
-50
-60
3
2
1
-70
-80
0
4
5
6
7
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
9
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Output P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
20
20
16
16
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 5 - 9 GHz
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+25C
+85C
-55C
8
4
12
+25C
+85C
-55C
8
4
0
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
9
26
22
+25C
+85C
-55C
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc)
+16 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)
+0 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
14
10
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1-3
10
Absolute Maximum Ratings
30
IP3 (dBm)
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
18
6
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MODULE, 5 - 9 GHz
Pin Number
Function
Description
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RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2, 5, 6
GND
One of these pins must be
connected to power supply ground.
3
Vdc
Power supply voltage for the amplifier.
4
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, field replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
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Pin Descriptions
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LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 5 - 9 GHz
Package Information
Package Type
Package Weight [1]
18.7 gms [2]
Spacer Weight
3.3 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
1-5
C-10
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
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
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MODULE, 5 - 9 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
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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