HMC504LC4B
v05.0918
GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz
Typical Applications
This HMC504LC4B is ideal for:
Features
Noise Figure: 2.2 dB @ 20 GHz
Gain: 19 dB
P1dB Output Power: +17 dBm
Supply Voltage: +4V @ 90mA
Output IP3: +26 dBm
50 Ohm matched Input/Output
24 Lead 4x4mm SMT Package: 16mm
2
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
• Point-to-Point Radios
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC504LC4B is a GaAs MMIC Low Noise
Wideband Amplifier housed in a leadless 4x4 mm cer-
amic surface mount package. The amplifier operates
between 14 and 27 GHz, providing up to 19 dB of
small signal gain, 2.2 dB noise figure, and output IP3
of +26 dBm, while requiring only 90 mA from a +4V
supply. The P1dB output power of up to +17 dBm
enables the LNA to function as a LO driver for balan-
ced, I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC504LC4B
also features I/Os that are DC blocked and internally
matched to 50 Ohms, making it ideal for high capacity
microwave radios or VSAT applications. This versatile
LNA is also available in die form as the HMC-ALH476.
Electrical Specifications
,
T
A
= +25 °C, Vdd = +4V, Idd = 90 mA
[2]
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
[1]
Gain Variation over Temperature
Noise Figure
[1]
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1 dB Compression
[1]
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
[1]
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
Supply Current (Idd)
(Vdd = 4V, Vgg = -0.3V Typ.)
16.5
Min.
Typ.
14 - 20
19
0.015
2.2
15
15
15
19.5
24.5
90
3
16
Max.
Min.
Typ.
20 - 24
18.5
0.017
2.5
9
12
16.5
19.5
25.5
90
4.2
14
Max.
Min.
Typ.
24 - 27
17
0.018
4.5
7
9.5
17
19
26
90
6
Max.
Units
GHz
dB
dB / °C
dB
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
mA
[1] Board loss subtracted out for gain, power and noise figure measurement
[2] Adjust Vgg between -1.7 to 0V to achieve Idd = 90mA
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HMC504LC4B
v05.0918
GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz
Broadband Gain & Return Loss
[1]
25
Gain vs. Temperature
[1]
22
20
18
GAIN (dB)
16
14
+25C
+85C
- 40C
15
RESPONSE (dB)
S21
S11
S22
5
-5
-15
12
10
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
- 40C
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0
+25C
+85C
- 40C
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-10
-15
-15
-20
-20
-25
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-25
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature
[1]
10
+25C
+85C
- 40C
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
35
30
25
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
6
IP3 (dBm)
20
15
+25C
+85C
- 40C
4
2
10
5
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
FREQUENCY (GHz)
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
[1] Board loss subtracted out for gain, power and noise figure measurement
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
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
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HMC504LC4B
v05.0918
GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature
[1]
20
Psat vs. Temperature
[1]
24
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
16
P1dB (dBm)
Psat (dBm)
20
12
+25C
+85C
- 40C
16
+25C
+85C
- 40C
8
12
4
8
0
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
4
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
0
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
-20
-30
-40
-50
-60
13
15
17
19
21
23
25
27
29
FREQUENCY (GHz)
+25C
+85C
- 40C
Power Compression @ 21 GHz
[1]
20
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
16
12
8
4
0
-4
-20
Pout
Gain
PAE
-15
-10
-5
0
5
INPUT POWER (dBm)
Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs.
Supply Voltage @ 21 GHz
[1]
22
20
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)
18
16
14
12
10
8
3.5
4
Vdd (V)
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
4.5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
[1] Board loss subtracted out for gain, power and noise figure measurement
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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
HMC504LC4B
v05.0918
GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Drain Bias Voltage
RF Input Power
Gate Bias Voltage
Channel Temperature
Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C)
(derate 20 mW/°C above 85 °C)
Thermal Resistance
(Channel to ground paddle)
Storage Temperature
Operating Temperature
ESD Sensitivity (HBM)
+4.5V
-2 to 0.3V
180 °C
1.9 W
50 °C/W
-65 to +150 °C
-40 to +85 °C
Class 1A
Outline Drawing
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-24-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters.
PIN 1
INDICATOR
4.05
3.90 SQ
3.75
0.08
BSC
18
0.36
0.30
0.24
19
24
1
PIN 1
0.50
BSC
EXPOSED
PAD
2.60
2.50 SQ
2.40
6
13
TOP VIEW
0.32
BSC
12
BOTTOM VIEW
7
2.50 REF
1.20
1.10
1.00
SEATING
PLANE
PKG-004841
SIDE VIEW
3.10 BSC
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
24-Terminal Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier [LCC]
(E-24-2)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
Package Information
Part Number
HMC504LC4B
Package Body Material
Alumina, White
Lead Finish
Gold over Nickel
MSL Rating
MSL3
[1]
Package Marking
[2]
H504
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX
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Phone: 781-329-4700 • Order online at www.analog.com
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02-27-2017-A
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
4
+6 dBm
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
HMC504LC4B
v05.0918
GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE
AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Function
GND
Description
Package bottom has exposed metal paddle
that must be connected to RF/DC ground.
This pad is AC coupled and matched to
50 Ohms.
This pad is AC coupled and matched to
50 Ohms.
Interface Schematic
AMPLIFIERS - LOW NOISE - SMT
1 - 3, 5 - 8, 11 - 16,
18, 19, 24
4
RFIN
17
RFOUT
20
Vgg
Gate control for amplifier. Please follow “MMIC Amplifier Bias-
ing Procedure” application note. See assembly for required
external components.
21
Vdd
Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. See assembly for
required external components.
Application Circuit
Component
C1, C2
C3, C4
C5, C6
Value
100 pF
10,000 pF
4.7 µF
5
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