HMC441
v02.0304
MICROWAVE CORPORATION
GaAs PHEMT MMIC MEDIUM
POWER AMPLIFIER, 6.0 - 18.0 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC441 is ideal for use as a medium power
amplifier for:
Features
Gain: 15.5 dB
1
Saturated Power: +22 dBm @ 23% PAE
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• VSAT
Single Supply Voltage:
+5.0 V w/ Optional Gate Bias
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
• LO Driver for HMC Mixers
• Military EW & ECM
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC441 is an efficient GaAs PHEMT MMIC
Medium Power Amplifier which operates between
6.0 and 18.0 GHz*. The amplifier provides 15.5
dB of gain, +22 dBm of saturated power, and 23%
PAE from a +5.0 V supply voltage. An optional
gate bias is provided to allow adjustment of gain,
RF output power, and DC power dissipation. The
HMC441 amplifier can easily be integrated into
Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs) due to its small
(.99mm2) size. The backside of the die is both
RF and DC ground, simplifying the assembly
process and reducing performance variation.
All data is tested with the chip in a 50 Ohm test
fixture connected via 0.025mm (1 mil) diameter
wire bonds of minimal length 0.31mm (12 mils).
Vgg1, Vgg2: Optional Gate Bias
Electrical Specifications,TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = 5V, Vgg1 = Vgg2 = Open
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
7.0 - 8.0
15.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
8.0 - 12.5
16.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
12.5 - 14.0
15.5
Max. Min.
Typ.
14.0 - 15.5
14.5
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
Frequency Range
Gain
13
14
13
12
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
0.015 0.02
0.015 0.02
0.015 0.02
0.015 0.02
dB/ °C
dB
10
14
13
17
19
21
31
4.5
90
15
23
20
22
32
4.5
90
14
18
20
22
32
4.5
90
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 15.5 18.5
16
18
17
19
17
19
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Noise Figure
17
20
29
5.0
90
Supply Current (Idd)
mA
*Contact HMC for Electrical Spec Limits for 6-7 & 15.5 - 18 GHz.
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
Order Online at www.hittite.com
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