For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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HMC392LH5
GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
v00.0707
General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC392LH5 is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise
Ampli er packaged in a hermetic surface mount
package which operates between 3.5 and 7 GHz. The
ampli er provides 15.4 dB of gain, 2.5 dB noise  gure,
and +24.5 dBm output IP3 from a single+5V supply.
The HMC392LH5 has six biasing options which allow
the user to select the bias point and output power of the
device (+13 to +17 dBm). The HMC392LH5 functions
well as a low noise or driver ampli er and is ideal for
driving the LO port of Hittite mixers. The HMC392LH5
is well suited for high reliability military, industrial and
space applications.
High Gain: 15.4 dB
Low Noise Figure: 2.5 dB
Single Positive Supply: +5V
DC Blocked & 50 Ohm Matched RF I/Os
No External Matching Components Required
Hermetic SMT Package, 25 mm2
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, Vdd = +5V, PS4= PS8= GND
Typical Applications
The HMC392LH5 is ideal for:
• Point-to-Point Radios
• VSAT
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW, ECM, C3I
• Space
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 4 - 6 3.5 - 7 GHz
Gain 12.8 15.4 12 15.2 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.018 0.025 0.018 0.025 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.5 3.2 2.7 3.7 dB
Input Return Loss 15 12 dB
Output Return Loss 17 15 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 11 13.5 14 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 17.5 17.5 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 22 24.5 21 24.5 dBm
Supply Current (Idd) 43 60 43 60 mA
Note: Data taken with pins PS4 & PS8 connected to ground and pins PS3, PS4, PS6 & PS7 unconnected (state 5) unless otherwise
noted.
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature
Noise Figure vs. Temperature Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
23456789
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
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+25C
+85C
- 40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
345678
+25C
+85C
- 40C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY
(
GHz
)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
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+25C
+85C
- 40C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY
(
GHz
)
0
1
2
3
4
5
345678
+25C
+85C
- 40C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
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+25 C
+85 C
-40 C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC392LH5
v00.0707 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact 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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Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Gain, Noise Figure & Output Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 5.5 GHz
Output P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output P1dB vs. Power Select State
Gain & Noise Figure vs.
Power Select State
0
4
8
12
16
20
4.5 4.7 5 5.2 5.5
Gain
Noise Figure
P1dB
GAIN (dB), NOISE FIGURE (dB), P1dB (dBm)
Vdd
(
V
)
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
345678
+25C
+85C
- 40C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY
(
GHz
)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5
+25C
+85C
- 40C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY
(
GHz
)
10
12
14
16
18
20
345678
+25C
+85C
- 40C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
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State 1 Idd=60mA
State 2 Idd=50mA
State 3 Idd=43mA
State 4 Idd=53mA
State 5 Idd=43mA
State 6 Idd=38mA
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
3
6
9
12
15
18
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Gain State 1
Gain State 2
Gain State 3
Gain State 4
Gain State 5
Gain State 6
NF State 1
NF State 2
NF State 3
NF State 4
NF State 5
NF State 6
GAIN, NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC392LH5
v00.0707 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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Power Compression @ 5.5 GHz Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd) +8 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +5 Vdc) +10 dBm
Channel Temperature 175 °C
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C)
(derate 6.99 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.629 W
Thermal Resistance
(channel to ground paddle) 143.08 °C/W
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85° C
Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd
Vdd (Vdc) Idd (mA)
+4.5 43
+5.0 44
+5.5 45
(State 5 Depicted)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: CERAMIC & KOVAR
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: GOLD 40 - 80 MICROINCHES.
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PAD BURR LENGTH 0.15mm MAX.
PAD BURR HEIGHT 0.25mm MAX.
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
PCB RF GROUND.
Outline Drawing
0
5
10
15
20
-15 -13 -11 -9 -7 -5 -3 -1 1 3 5
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
HMC392LH5
v00.0707 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
2 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
12
11
Power Select
PS3
PS4
One of these pins must be connected to
ground and one must be unconnected.
See Power Select Table for selection criteria.
6
5
4
Power Select
PS7
PS8
PS9
One of these pins must be connected to
ground and two must be unconnected.
See Power Select Table for selection criteria.
10 Vdd
Power supply voltage for ampli er.
External bypass 100pF, 1000pF and
4.7 μF are required.
8 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
1, 3, 7, 9 GND These pins and package bottom
must be connected to RF/DC ground.
Power Select Table
State Pins Connected
to Ground
Typical Idd
(mA)
Typi c al Output
P1dB (dBm)
Typical Gain
(dB)
Typical Noise Figure
(dB)
1 PS3 & PS7 60 16.8 16.0 2.7
2 PS3 & PS8 50 15.7 15.5 2.7
3 PS3 & PS9 43 13.5 15.3 2.9
4 PS4 & PS7 53 15.5 15.4 2.9
5 PS4 & PS8 43 14.0 15.2 2.7
6 PS4 & PS9 38 12.8 15.2 2.7
HMC392LH5
v00.0707 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz
For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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Evaluation PCB
Item Description
J1, J2 SMA
J3 - J4 DC Pin
C1 100 pF capacitor, 0402 pkg.
C2 1,000 pF Capacitor, 0603 pkg.
C3 4.7 μF Capacitor, Tantalum
U1 HMC392LH5 Ampli er
PCB [2] 117429 Evaluation PCB
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350.
List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 117431 [1]
The circuit board used in this 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 appro-
priate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown
is available from Hittite upon request.
HMC392LH5
v00.0707 GaAs MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 3.5 - 7.0 GHz