HMC756
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC756 is ideal for:
Saturated Output Power: +33 dBm @ 28% PAE
• Point-to-Point Radios
High Output IP3: +41 dBm
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
High Gain: 23 dB
• VSAT
DC Supply: +7V @ 790mA
• Military & Space
DC Blocked RF I/Os
No External Matching Required
Die Size: 2.4 x 1.6 x 0.1 mm
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC756 is a three stage GaAs PHEMT MMIC
1 Watt Power Amplifier which operates between 16
and 24 GHz. The HMC756 provides 23 dB of gain,
and +33 dBm of saturated output power at 28% PAE
from a +7V supply. The RF I/Os are DC blocked and
matched to 50 Ohms for ease of integration into
Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs). All data is taken with
the chip in a 50 Ohm test fixture connected via 0.025
mm (1 mil) diameter wire bonds of length 0.31 mm
(12 mils).
Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = Vdd1, = Vdd2 = +7V, Idd = 790mA [1]
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Gain
19
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Max.
Min.
22
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
(IP3)[2]
Total Supply Current (Idd)
29
Typ.
20 - 24
20
Max.
Units
GHz
23
dB
0.026
0.03
dB/ °C
16
15
dB
18
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Output Third Order Intercept
Typ.
16 - 20
16
dB
32
dBm
33
dBm
41
40
dBm
790
790
mA
31
33
30
[1] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd= 790mA typical.
[2] Measurement taken at +7V @ 790mA, Pin / Tone = +17 dBm
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Broadband Gain &
Return Loss vs. Frequency
Gain vs. Temperature
30
30
+25C
+85C
-55C
10
S21
S11
S22
0
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
26
-10
3
24
22
20
18
-20
16
14
-30
12
14
16
18
20
22
FREQUENCY (GHz)
24
26
28
14
18
22
24
26
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
+25C
+85C
-55C
+25C
+85C
-55C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
-8
-12
-16
-10
-15
-20
-20
-25
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
14
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
22
24
26
FREQUENCY (GHz)
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
36
37
+25C
+85C
-55C
35
Psat (dBm)
34
P1dB (dBm)
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
RETURN LOSS (dB)
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28
20
32
30
28
33
31
+25C
+85C
-55C
29
26
27
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
16
18
20
22
24
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Psat vs. Current
37
34
35
Psat (dBm)
36
32
30
720mA
790mA
840mA
28
33
31
720mA
790mA
840mA
29
26
27
16
18
20
22
24
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
22
24
Output IP3 vs.
Supply Current, Pout/Tone = +17 dBm
47
42
42
IP3 (dBm)
47
37
+25C
+85C
-55C
32
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs.
Temperature, Pout/Tone = +17 dBm
IP3 (dBm)
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P1dB (dBm)
P1dB vs. Current
37
720mA
790mA
840mA
32
27
27
16
18
20
22
24
16
18
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
22
24
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs.
Supply Voltage, Pout/Tone = +17 dBm
Output IM3
47
80
70
60
IM3 (dBc)
IP3 (dBm)
42
37
6.5V
7.0V
7.5V
32
50
40
16GHz
18GHz
20GHz
22GHz
24GHz
30
20
10
0
27
16
18
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
3-3
22
24
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
Pout/TONE (dBm)
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HMC756
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Power Compression @ 20 GHz
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
Pout
Gain
PAE
25
20
15
10
5
0
-15
-10
+25C
+85C
-55C
-20
-40
-50
-60
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
14
16
18
INPUT POWER (dBm)
22
24
26
Gain & Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 20 GHz
40
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
40
35
30
GAIN(dB)
P1dB(dBm)
Psat(dBm)
25
20
740
760
780
800
820
35
30
GAIN (dB)
P1dB (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
25
20
15
5.5
840
6
6.5
Idd(Vdc)
7
7.5
Vdd(Vdc)
Power Dissipation
6
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
Gain (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
20
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain & Power vs.
Supply Current @ 20 GHz
15
720
3
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30
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
35
5.5
5
16GHz
18GHz
20GHz
22GHz
24GHz
4.5
4
-15
-12
-9
-6
-3
0
3
6
9
12
15
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Absolute Maximum Ratings
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Drain Bias Voltage (Vd)
+8V
RF Input Power (RFIN)
Channel Temperature
Vdd (V)
Idd (mA)
+26 dBm
+6.5
757
150 °C
+7.0
790
+7.5
832
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 86 mW/°C above 85 °C)
5.6 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to die bottom)
11.7 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-40 to +85 °C
Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd = 790mA at +7V
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Outline Drawing
Die Packaging Information
[1]
Standard
Alternate
GP-2 (Gel Pack)
[2]
[1] Refer to the “Packaging Information” section for die
packaging dimensions.
[2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite
Microwave Corporation.
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
NOTES:
1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]
2. DIE THICKNESS IS .004”
3. TYPICAL BOND PAD IS .004” SQUARE
4. BACKSIDE METALLIZATION: GOLD
5. BOND PAD METALLIZATION: GOLD
6. BACKSIDE METAL IS GROUND.
7. CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR UNLABELED BOND PADS.
8. Overall die size ± .002
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Pad Descriptions
Function
Description
1
RFIN
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohm.
2
Vgg
Gate control for PA. Adjust Vg to achieve recommended
bias current. External bypass caps 100pF, 0.1uF and 4.7uF
are required.
3, 5
Vdd1, Vdd2
Power Supply voltage for amplifier. External bypass
capacitors of 100pF and 0.1uF are required.
4
RFOUT
This pad is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohm.
Die Bottom
GND
Die bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground
Interface Schematic
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HMC756
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Assembly Diagram
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HMC756
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GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 16 - 24 GHz
Mounting & Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs MMICs
50 Ohm Microstrip transmission lines on 0.127mm (5 mil) thick alumina
thin film substrates are recommended for bringing RF to and from the chip
(Figure 1). If 0.254mm (10 mil) thick alumina thin film substrates must be
used, the die should be raised 0.150mm (6 mils) so that the surface of
the die is coplanar with the surface of the substrate. One way to accomplish this is to attach the 0.102mm (4 mil) thick die to a 0.150mm (6 mil)
thick molybdenum heat spreader (moly-tab) which is then attached to the
ground plane (Figure 2).
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
Wire Bond
0.076mm
(0.003”)
RF Ground Plane
Microstrip substrates should be located as close to the die as possible in
order to minimize bond wire length. Typical die-to-substrate spacing is
0.076mm to 0.152 mm (3 to 6 mils).
0.127mm (0.005”) Thick Alumina
Thin Film Substrate
Figure 1.
Handling Precautions
Follow these precautions to avoid permanent damage.
Storage: All bare die are placed in either Waffle or Gel based ESD protective containers, and then sealed in an ESD protective bag for shipment.
Once the sealed ESD protective bag has been opened, all die should be
stored in a dry nitrogen environment.
Cleanliness: Handle the chips in a clean environment. DO NOT attempt
to clean the chip using liquid cleaning systems.
Static Sensitivity: Follow ESD precautions to protect against > ± 250V
ESD strikes.
Transients: Suppress instrument and bias supply transients while bias is
applied. Use shielded signal and bias cables to minimize inductive pickup.
0.102mm (0.004”) Thick GaAs MMIC
Wire Bond
0.076mm
(0.003”)
RF Ground Plane
0.150mm (0.005”) Thick
Moly Tab
0.254mm (0.010”) Thick Alumina
Thin Film Substrate
Figure 2.
General Handling: Handle the chip along the edges with a vacuum collet or with a sharp pair of bent tweezers. The
surface of the chip may have fragile air bridges and should not be touched with vacuum collet, tweezers, or fingers.
Mounting
The chip is back-metallized and can be die mounted with AuSn eutectic preforms or with electrically conductive epoxy.
The mounting surface should be clean and flat.
Eutectic Die Attach: A 80/20 gold tin preform is recommended with a work surface temperature of 255 °C and a tool
temperature of 265 °C. When hot 90/10 nitrogen/hydrogen gas is applied, tool tip temperature should be 290 °C. DO
NOT expose the chip to a temperature greater than 320 °C for more than 20 seconds. No more than 3 seconds of
scrubbing should be required for attachment.
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The die should be attached directly to the ground plane eutectically or with
conductive epoxy (see HMC general Handling, Mounting, Bonding Note).
Epoxy Die Attach: Apply a minimum amount of epoxy to the mounting surface so that a thin epoxy fillet is observed
around the perimeter of the chip once it is placed into position. Cure epoxy per the manufacturer’s schedule.
Wire Bonding
Ball or wedge bond with 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter pure gold wire. Thermosonic wirebonding with a nominal stage
temperature of 150 °C and a ball bonding force of 40 to 50 grams or wedge bonding force of 18 to 22 grams is recommended. Use the minimum level of ultrasonic energy to achieve reliable wirebonds. Wirebonds should be started on
the chip and terminated on the package or substrate. All bonds should be as short as possible <0.31mm (12 mils).
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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