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GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 WATT
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.0 - 9.5 GHz
Typical Applications
Features
The HMC590LP5 / HMC590LP5E is ideal for use as a
power amplifier for:
Saturated Output Power: +31.5 dBm @ 23% PAE
• Point-to-Point Radios
Gain: 21 dB
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
DC Supply: +7V @ 820 mA
• Test Equipment & Sensors
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
• Military End-Use
QFN Leadless SMT Packages, 25 mm2
Output IP3: +40 dBm
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Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC590LP5 & HMC590LP5E are high dynamic
range GaAs PHEMT MMIC 1 Watt Power Amplifiers
which operate from 6 to 9.5 GHz. The amplifier provides 21 dB of gain, +31 dBm of saturated power,
and 23% PAE from a +7welV supply. This 50 Ohm
matched amplifier does not require any external
components and the RF I/Os are DC blocked for robust operation. For applications which require optimum OIP3, Idd should be set for 520 mA, to yield
+40 dBm OIP3. For applications which require
optimum output P1dB, Idd should be set for 820 mA,
to yield +30 dBm Out-put P1dB.
Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +7V, Idd = 820 mA[1]
Parameter
Min.
Frequency Range
Typ.
Max.
Min.
6-8
Gain
18
Max.
21
dB
dB/ °C
Input Return Loss
15
12
dB
Output Return Loss
11
10
dB
30.5
dBm
31
dBm
40
40
dBm
820
820
mA
27
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
30
30.5
[2]
Supply Current (Idd)
27.5
[1] Adjust Vgg between -2 to 0V to achieve Idd= 820 mA typical.
[2] Measurement taken at 7V @ 520mA, Pin/Tone = -15 dBm
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GHz
0.05
Output Power for 1 dB
Compression (P1dB)
18
Units
0.05
Gain Variation Over Temperature
21
Typ.
6 - 9.5
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Gain vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
28
30
25
24
15
10
S21
S11
S22
5
GAIN (dB)
RESPONSE (dB)
20
0
-5
20
-10
+25C
+85C
-40C
12
-15
11
16
8
-25
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
6
12
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
+25C
+85C
-40C
-30
-10
-15
+25C
+85C
-40C
-20
-35
-25
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
4
5
6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8
9
10
11
12
9
9.5
10
Psat vs. Temperature
35
35
33
33
Psat (dBm)
P1dB (dBm)
P1dB vs. Temperature
31
29
+25C
+85C
-40C
27
7
FREQUENCY (GHz)
31
29
+25C
+85C
-40C
27
25
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-20
25
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
9
9.5
10
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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Psat vs. Current
35
33
33
Psat (dBm)
35
31
29
520mA
620mA
720mA
820mA
27
29
520mA
620mA
720mA
820mA
25
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
6
6.5
7
7.5
FREQUENCY (GHz)
8.5
9
9.5
10
Power Compression @ 8 GHz,
7V @ 820 mA
35
Pout(dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE(%)
46
42
IP3 (dBm)
8
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
7V @ 520 mA, Pin/Tone = -15 dBm
38
34
+25C
+85C
-40C
30
26
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
30
20
15
10
5
0
-14
10
Pout
Gain
PAE
25
-10
-6
FREQUENCY (GHz)
60
60
IM3 (dBc)
80
40
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
9 GHz
10 GHz
-16
-12
-8
2
6
10
14
Output IM3, 7V @ 820 mA
80
0
-20
-2
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Output IM3, 7V @ 520 mA
20
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
9 GHz
10 GHz
40
20
-4
Pin/Tone (dBm)
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31
27
25
IM3 (dBc)
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P1dB (dBm)
P1dB vs. Current
0
4
8
0
-20
-16
-12
-8
-4
0
Pin/Tone (dBm)
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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Gain & Power vs. Supply Current @ 8 GHz
Gain & Power vs. Supply Voltage @ 8 GHz
34
32
Gain
P1dB
Psat
28
24
20
16
940
1140
32
30
28
Gain
P1dB
Psat
26
22
20
18
6.5
1340
7
Idd SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
7.5
Vdd SUPPLY VOLTAGE (Vdc)
Reverse Isolation
vs. Temperature, 7V @ 820 mA
Power Dissipation
6
0
-20
POWER DISSIPATION (W)
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
11
24
+25C
+85C
-40C
-30
-40
-50
-60
-70
-80
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
5.5
5
4.5
6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
9 GHz
10 GHz
4
3.5
3
-14
-10
Absolute Maximum Ratings
-6
-2
2
6
10
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd)
+8 Vdc
Vdd (V)
Idd (mA)
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg)
-2.0 to 0 Vdc
+6.5
824
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +7.0 Vdc)
+12 dBm
+7.0
820
Channel Temperature
175 °C
+7.5
815
Continuous Pdiss (T= 75 °C)
(derate 59.8 mW/°C above 75 °C)
5.98 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to package bottom)
16.72 °C/W
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 °C
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INPUT POWER (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat(dBm)
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat(dBm)
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Note: Amplifi er will operate over full voltage ranges shown
above Vgg adjusted to achieve Idd = 820 mA at +7.0V
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Outline Drawing
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NOTES:
1. LEADFRAME MATERIAL: COPPER ALLOY
2. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
3. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
4. PAD BURR LENGTH SHALL BE 0.15mm MAXIMUM.
PAD BURR HEIGHT SHALL BE 0.05mm MAXIMUM.
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
7. REFER TO HITTITE APPLICATION NOTE FOR SUGGESTED
LAND PATTERN.
Package Information
Part Number
Package Body Material
Lead Finish
MSL Rating
HMC590LP5
Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
Sn/Pb Solder
MSL1
HMC590LP5E
RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic
100% matte Sn
MSL1
Package Marking [3]
[1]
H590
XXXX
[2]
H590
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.0 - 9.5 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Function
Description
1, 2, 6 - 19,
23, 24, 26,
27, 29, 31
N/C
Not connected.
3, 5, 20, 22
GND
These pins and package bottom must
be connected to RF/DC ground.
4
RFIN
This pad is AC coupled and
matched to 50 Ohms.
21
RFOUT
This pad is AC coupled and
matched to 50 Ohms.
25, 28, 30
Vdd 1-3
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass
capacitors of 100 pF and 2.2 μF are required.
32
Vgg
Gate control for amplifier. Adjust to achieve Idd of 820 mA.
Please follow “MMIC Amplifier Biasing Procedure”
Application Note. External bypass capacitors of 100 pF and
2.2 μF are required.
Interface Schematic
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Application Circuit
Component
Value
C1 - C4
100pF
C5 - C8
2.2μF
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HMC590LP5 / 590LP5E
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POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.0 - 9.5 GHz
Evaluation PCB
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 115927 [1]
Item
Description
J1 - J2
PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3
DC Pin
C1 - C4
100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg
C5 - C8
2.2 μF Capacitor, 1206 Pkg
U1
HMC590LP5 / HMC590LP5E
PCB [2]
109001 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
The circuit board used in the final application
should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal
lines should have 50 ohm impedance while the
package ground leads and package bottom should
be connected directly to the ground plane similar to
that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should
be used to connect the top and bottom ground
planes. The evaluation board should be mounted
to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit
board shown is available from Hittite upon request.
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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