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HMC-C076
ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 7 - 11 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C076 is a GaAs HBT Ultra Low Noise
Amplier in a miniature, hermetic module designed
to operate between 7 and 11 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplier module provides 9 dB of gain,
6 dB noise gure and up to +25 dBm of output
power with a single supply of +7V. The ultra low
phase noise contribution of -170 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz
offset, enables superior modulation accuracy within
transceiver architectures. The wideband distributed
amplier I/O’s are internally matched to 50 Ohms
and DC blocked for robust performance. The module
features removable SMA connectors which can be
detached to allow direct connection of the I/O pins to
a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Ultra Low Phase Noise: -170 dBc/Hz @ 1 kHz
Noise Figure: 6 dB
Gain: 9 dB
Psat: +25 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Single Supply Voltage: +7V @ 300mA
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C076 is ideal for:
• Microwave Radio
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• VSAT
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +7V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 7 - 11 GHz
Vdc Range 6 7 8 V
Gain 5 9 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 6 dB
Input Return Loss 12 dB
Output Return Loss 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 20 22 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 25 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 33 dBm
Phase Noise @ 100 Hz, Psat, 9 GHz -160 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 1 kHz, Psat, 9 GHz -170 dBc/Hz
Phase Noise @ 10 kHz, Psat, 9 GHz -180 dBc/Hz
Supply Current 300 360 mA
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Noise Figure vs. TemperatureReverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband, Gain & Return Loss
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
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0
5
10
3 5 7 9 11 13 15
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
4
6
8
10
12
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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1Output P1dB vs. Temperature Output Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature Phase Noise at Pout = 10 dBm @ 9 GHz
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Phase Noise at Pout = Psat @ 9 GHzPhase Noise at Pout = P1dB @ 9 GHz
10
14
18
22
26
30
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
P1dB dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
20
24
28
32
36
40
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
IP3 (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
10
14
18
22
26
30
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
+25 C
+85 C
- 55 C
Psat (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
-200
-190
-180
-170
-160
-150
-140
-130
-120
-110
-100
102103104105
SSB PHASE NOISE (dBc/Hz)
OFFSET FREQUENCY (Hz)
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AMPLIFIER MODULE, 7 - 11 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (V) +8V
RF Input Power (RFIN) +20 dBm
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) 2.88W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
3 Vdc Power supply voltage for the amplier.
4 GND Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
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Outline Drawing
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 = ±.02
4.2 .XXX = ±.010
5. MARK LOT NUMBER ON 0.080 X 0.250 LABEL
WHERE SHOWN, WITH 0.030” MIN TEXT HEIGHT.
Package Information
Package Type C-16
Package Weight 107 gms [1]
[1] ±1 gms Tolerance
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HMC-C076
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ULTRA LOW PHASE NOISE
AMPLIFIER MODULE, 7 - 11 GHz