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v03.0304
HMC463
GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AGC AMPLIFIER, 2.0 - 20.0 GHz
Features
Gain: 14 dB
Noise Figure: 2.5 dB @ 10 GHz
P1dB Output Power: +19 dBm @ 10 GHz
Supply Voltage: +5.0V @ 60 mA
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
3.15 mm x 1.63 mm x 0.1 mm
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AMPLIFIERS - CHIP
Typical Applications
The HMC463 is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC463 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
AGC Distributed Amplifier die which operates
between 2 and 20 GHz. The amplifier provides 14
dB of gain, 2.5 dB noise figure and 19 dBm of output
power at 1 dB gain compression while requiring only
60 mA from a +5V supply. An optional gate bias
(Vgg2) is provided to allow Adjustable Gain Control
(AGC) of 10 dB typical. Gain flatness is excellent
at ±0.15 dB from 6 - 18 GHz making the HMC463
ideal for EW, ECM and RADAR applications. The
HMC463 amplifier can easily be integrated into
Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs) due to its small size.
All data is with the chip in a 50 Ohm test fixture con-
nected via 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter wire bonds of
minimal length 0.31mm (12 mils).
Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias for AGC
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25° C, Vdd= 5V, Idd= 60 mA*
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Flatness
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Noise Figure
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current
(Idd) (Vdd= 5V, Vgg1= -0.9V Typ.)
16
12
Min.
Typ.
2.0 - 6.0
15
±1.0
0.015
3.0
12
11
19
21
31
60
13
0.025
4.0
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
6.0 - 18.0
14
±0.15
0.015
2.5
15
12
16
20
28
60
11
0.025
3.7
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
18.0 - 20.0
14
±0.15
0.015
3.5
14
10
14
19
26
60
0.025
4.0
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB
dB/ °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
* Adjust Vgg1 between -1.5 to -0.5V to achieve Idd= 60 mA typical.
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For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite Microwave Corporation:
12 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373
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