HMC609LC4

AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE- SMT v03.0514 Typical Applications The HMC609LC4 is ideal for: Fixed Microwave Test & Measurement Equipment Radar & Sensors Military & Space Functional Diagram HMC609LC4 GaAs PHEMT MMIC LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER, 2 - 4 GHz Features Excellent Gain Flatness: ±0.4 dB High Gain: 20 dB Low Noise Figure: 3.5 dBm Output IP3: +36.5 dBm 50 Ohm Matched & DC Blocked RF I/Os RoHS Compliant 4 x 4 mm SMT Package General Description The HMC609LC4 is a GaAs PHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) which operates from 2 to 4 GHz. The HMC609LC4 features extremely flat performance characteristics including 20 dB of small signal gain, 3.5 dB of noise figure and output IP3 of +36.5 dBm across the operating band. This 50 Ohm matched amplifier does not require any external matching components. The HMC609LC4 is compatible with high volume surface mount manufacturing techniques, and the RF I/Os are DC blocked for further ease of integration. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd1 = Vdd2 = +6V, Idd1 + Idd2 = 170 mA [1] Parameter Frequency Range Gain 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 (Idd1 + Idd2) Min. Typ. Max. Units 2-4 GHz 17 20 dB 0.015 0.02 dB/ °C 3.5 5.5 dB 17 dB 15 dB 18.5 21.5 dBm 23 dBm 36.5 dBm 170 220 mA Adjust Vgg between -1.5V to -0.5V (Typical -0.9V) to achieve t...