For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
LINEAR & POWER AMPLIFIERS - SMT
1
HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC441LP3 & HMC441LP3E are broadband
GaAs PHEMT MMIC Medium Power Ampliers which
operate between 6.5 and 13.5 GHz. The leadless
plastic QFN surface mount packaged amplier
provides 14 dB of gain, +20 dBm saturated power
at 20% PAE from a +5V supply voltage. An optional
gate bias is provided to allow adjustment of gain,
RF output power, and DC power dissipation. This
50 Ohm matched amplier does not require any
external components making it an ideal linear gain
block or driver for HMC SMT mixers.
Gain: 14 dB
Saturated Power: +20 dBm @ 20% PAE
Single Supply Voltage:
+5V w/ Optional Gate Bias
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
16 Lead 3x3mm SMT Package: 9mm2
Electrical Specications, TA = +25° C, Vdd = 5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open
Typical Applications
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Min. Ty p. Max. Units
Frequency Range 6.5 - 8.0 8.0 - 11.0 11.0 - 13.5 GHz
Gain 10 13 12 14 10 13 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.02 0.025 0.02 0.025 0.02 0.025 dB/ °C
Input Return Loss 12 15 14 dB
Output Return Loss 12 15 13 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 13 16 15 18 14 17 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 18.5 20 19.5 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 23 26 26 29 26 29 dBm
Noise Figure 5.0 4.5 4.75 dB
Supply Current (Idd) 90 115 90 115 90 115 mA
Vgg1, Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias
The HMC441LP3 / HMC441LP3E is a medium PA for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW & ECM
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
8
12
16
20
24
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
Psat (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
8
12
16
20
24
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
P1dB (dB)
FREQUENCY (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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
Power Compression @ 10 GHz Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Output IP3
vs. Supply Voltage @ 10 GHz
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Gain, Power & Idd
vs. Gate Voltage @ 10 GHz
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
-2 -1.8 -1.6 -1.4 -1.2 -1 -0.8 -0.6 -0.4 -0.2 0
Gain
P1dB
Psat
Idd
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm)
Idd (mA)
Vgg1, Vgg2 Gate Volltage (V)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
Gain
P1dB
Psat
IP3
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), Psat (dBm), IP3 (dBm)
Vdd Supply Voltage (V)
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
16
20
24
28
32
36
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
-10 -6 -2 2 6 10
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
Outline Drawing
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +6 Vdc
Gate Bias Voltage (Vgg1,Vgg2) -8 to 0 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 Vdc) +15 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 8.5 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.76 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 118. 2 °C/ W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C
Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
+5.5 92
+5.0 90
+4.5 88
+3.3 83
+3.0 82
Note: Amplier will operate over full voltage range shown above
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [3]
HMC441LP3 Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic Sn/Pb Solder MSL1 [1] 441
XXXX
HMC441LP3E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL1 [2] 441
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
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 PAT TERN.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1, 3-5, 8-10,
12-14, 16 N/C This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
2RFIN This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
6, 7 Vgg1, Vgg2
Optional gate control for amplier. If left open, the amplier
will run at standard current. Negative voltage applied will
reduce current.
11 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms.
15 Vdd Power Supply Voltage for the amplier. An external bypass
capacitor of 100 pF is required.
GND Package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.
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
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com
Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or apps@hittite.com
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HMC441LP3 / 441LP3E
v05.0812
GaAs pHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.5 - 13.5 GHz
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 exposed paddle 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 106705 [1]
Item Description
J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector
J3 - J7 DC Pin
C1 4.7 µF Capacitor, Tantalum
C2 - C4 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg.
U1 HMC441LP3 / HMC441LP3E Amplier
PCB [2] 106639 Evaluation PCB, 10 mils
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
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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