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Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC480ST89 & HMC480ST89E are InGaP HBT
Gain Block MMIC SMT ampli ers covering DC to
5 GHz and packaged in an industry standard
SOT89. The ampli er can be used as a cascadable
50 Ohm RF/IF gain stage as well as a LO or PA driver
with up to +20 dBm P1dB output power for cellular/3G,
FWA, CATV, microwave radio and test equipment
applications. The HMC480ST89(E) offers 19 dB
of gain with a +34 dBm output IP3 at 1 GHz while
requiring only 82 mA from a single positive supply.
The HMC480ST89(E) InGaP gain blocks offer
excellent output IP3 and at +19 to +20dBm output
power performance through 5 GHz compared to
equivalent SiGe based products.
P1dB Output Power: +19 dBm to 2.5 GHz
Gain: 19 dB @ 1 GHz
16 dB @ 2 GHz
+34 dBm Output IP3
Single Supply: +6V to +8V
Industry Standard SOT89 Package
Included in the HMC-DK001 Designer’s Kits
Typical Applications
The HMC480ST89 / HMC480ST89E is an ideal RF/IF
gain block & LO or PA driver for:
• Cellular / PCS / 3G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio & Test Equipment
Electrical Speci cations, Vs= 8.0 V, Rbias= 39 Ohm, TA = +25° C
Note: Data taken with broadband bias tee on device output.
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Gain
DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.0 GHz
3.0 - 4.0 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
17
14
12
10
8
19
17
15
13
11
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature DC - 5 GHz 0.008 0.016 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 5.0 GHz
17
10
dB
dB
Output Return Loss DC - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 5.0 GHz
17
10
dB
dB
Reverse Isolation DC - 5 GHz 20 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.5 GHz
3.5 - 5.0 GHz
16
15.5
14.5
13
20
18.5
17.5
16
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
(Pout= 0 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing)
0.5 - 1.0 GHz
1.0 - 2.0 GHz
2.0 - 3.5 GHz
3.5 - 5.0 GHz
34
33
32
30
dBm
dBm
dBm
dBm
Noise Figure DC - 4 GHz
4.0 - 5.0 GHz
3.25
4.0
dB
dB
Supply Current (Icq) 82 mA
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Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
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S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
INPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OUTPUT RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0123456
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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Gain, Power & OIP3 vs. Supply Voltage
@ 850 MHz, Rbias= 39 Ohms
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Vcc vs. Icc Over Temperature for
Fixed Vs= 8V, RBIAS= 39 Ohms
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
012345
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
7.6 8 8.4
Gain
P1dB
Psat
OIP3
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), OIP3 (dBm
)
Vs (Vdc)
70
72
74
76
78
80
82
84
86
88
90
4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5
Icc (mA)
Vcc (Vdc)
+85 C
-40 C
+25 C
HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
v02.0710
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
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Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6.0 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vcc = +5 Vdc) +11 dBm
Junction Temperature 150 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 8.25 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.536 W
Thermal Resistance
(junction to ground paddle) 122 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC480ST89 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] H480
XXXX
HMC480ST89E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] H480
XXXX
[1] Max peak re ow temperature of 235 °C
[2] Max peak re ow temperature of 260 °C
[3] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
Package Information
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL:
MOLDING COMPOUND MP-180S OR EQUIVALENT.
2. LEAD MATERIAL: Cu w/ Ag SPOT PLATING.
3. LEAD PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN.
4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE.
6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE.
7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND.
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Application Circuit
Recommended Component Values for Key Application Frequencies
Component
Frequency (MHz)
50 900 1900 2200 2400 3500 5000
L1 270 nH 56 nH 18 nH 18 nH 15 nH 8.2 nH 6.8 nH
C1, C2 0.01 μF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF 100 pF
Note:
1. External blocking capacitors are required on
RFIN and RFOUT.
2. RBIAS provides DC bias stability over temperature.
Recommended Bias Resistor Values
for Icc= 82 mA, Rbias= (Vs - Vcc) / Icc
Supply Voltage (Vs) 6V 8V
RBIAS VALUE 12 Ω 39 Ω
RBIAS POWER RATING 1/8 W 1/4 W
HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN This pin is DC coupled.
An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.
3 RFOUT RF output and DC Bias (Vcc) for the output stage.
2, 4 GND These pins and package bottom must be connected to RF/
DC ground.
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Evaluation PCB
The circuit board used in the nal 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.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 108371 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1, C2 Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0603 Pkg.
C5 2.2 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
R1 Resistor, 1210 Pkg.
L1 Inductor, 0603 Pkg.
U1 HMC480ST89 / HMC480ST89E
PCB [2] 108370 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
HMC480ST89 / 480ST89E
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK
MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 5 GHz
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