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HMC-C027
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 29 - 36 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C027 is a GaAs MMIC pHEMT Low Noise
Amplier in a miniature, hermetic module which
operates between 29 and 36 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplier module provides 20 dB of gain,
2.9 dB noise gure and up to +22 dBm of output IP3
from a single +3V supply. The wideband amplier
I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and DC
blocked for robust performance. The module feat-
ures positive gain slope, and consistent noise gure
and output power performance across its operating
band.
Noise Figure: 2.9 dB
Gain: 20 dB
OIP3: 22 dBm
P1dB Output Power: +11 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92 mm Connectors
-55 °C to +85 °C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C027 Wideband LNA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdc = +3V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 29 - 36 GHz
Gain 17 20 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.03 0.05 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.9 3.5 dB
Input Return Loss 14 dB
Output Return Loss 8 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 8 11 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 13 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 22 dBm
Supply Current 80 mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-25
-15
-5
5
15
25
24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
+25C
+85C
-55C
NOISE FIGURE (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
+25C
+85C
-55C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
5
10
15
20
25
30
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
+25C
+85C
-55C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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1P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vdc) +3.5 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN) +5 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
Power Compression @ 32 GHz
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
-20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
Pin (dBm)
10
14
18
22
26
30
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
+25C
+85C
-55C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
+25C
+85C
-55C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
+25C
+85C
-55C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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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.
2, 5, 6 GND One of these pins must be
connected to power supply ground.
3 Vdc Power supply voltage for the amplier. Includes zener diode
for over voltage and negative voltage protection.
4RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, eld
replaceable. This pin is AC coupled and matched
to 50 Ohms.
Pin Descriptions
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1Outline 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 = ±0.02
4.2 .XXX = ±0.010
5. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT
Package Information
Package Type C-10
Package Weight [1] 18.7 gms [2]
Spacer Weight 3.3 gms [2]
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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