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HMC-C037
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
v03.0509
Functional Diagram
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, +Vdc = +11V to +16V, -Vdc = -3V to -12V
Typical Applications
The HMC-C037 Wideband PA is ideal for:
• Lab Instrumentation
• Test Equipment
General Description
The HMC-C037 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Power
Ampli er in a benchtop, hermetic module with
replaceable SMA connectors and integral heatsink
which operates between 0.01 GHz and 15 GHz.
The ampli er 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 atness is excellent at
±0.3 dB from 2 - 12 GHz making the HMC-C037 ideal
for general purpose lab instrumentation applications.
The wideband ampli er I/Os are internally matched
to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked. Integrated voltage
regulators allow for  exible biasing of both the
negative and positive supply pins, while internal bias
sequencing circuitry assures robust operation.
Features
Gain: 12 dB
P1dB Output Power: +28 dBm
Eliminates Band Switching
Excellent Gain Flatness
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
0 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 0.5 - 6.0 6.0 - 12.0 12.0 - 15.0 GHz
Gain 9.5 12.5 9 12 8 11 dB
Gain Flatness ±0.3 ±0.3 ±0.6 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
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 25 28 23 26 23 26 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 29 27 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
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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+25 C
+85 C
0 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-10
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+85 C
0 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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+85 C
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REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
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+85 C
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NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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AMPLIFIERS
1P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Group Delay
Deviation from Linear Phase Low Frequency Gain & Return Loss
14
16
18
20
22
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26
28
30
32
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+25 C
+85 C
0 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
024681012141618
+25 C
+85 C
0 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
25
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40
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+85 C
0 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
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GROUP DELAY (ns)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
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2
3
4
5
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DEVIATION FROM LINEAR PHASE (deg)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
S11
S21
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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AMPLIFIERS
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female,  eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2RFOUT &
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 ampli er
4 GND Power supply ground.
5 +Vdc Positive power supply voltage for the ampli er.
Pin Descriptions
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+Vdc) +17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-Vdc) -16V Min.
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
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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AMPLIFIERS
1Outline Drawing
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
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
HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D
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AMPLIFIERS
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Notes:
HMC-C037
v03.0509
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
BENCHTOP MODULE, 0.01 - 15 GHz
Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no
responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other
rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No
license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices.
Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc.,
One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
Application Support: Phone: 1-800-ANALOG-D