HMC789ST89E
v02.0314
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC
AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz
Typical Applications
The HMC789ST89E is ideal for:
Features
High Output IP3: +42 dBm
High Output P1dB: +25 dBm
High Gain: 18 dB
Single Supply: +5V
45% PAE @ +25 dBm Pout
Industry Standard SOT89 Package
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
• Cellular/4G
• Fixed Wireless & WLAN
• CATV, Cable Modem & DBS
• Microwave Radio & Test Equipment
• IF & RF Applications
Functional Diagram
General Description
The HMC789ST89E is a high linearity GaAs InGaP
HBT gain block MMIC operating from 0.7 to 2.8 GHz
and packaged in an industry standard SOT89 package.
Utilizing a minimum number of external components
and a single +5V supply, the amplifier output IP3 can
be optimized to +45 dBm. The high output IP3 and
high gain make the HMC789ST89E ideal for use in
PA driver & pre-driver applications in Cellular/4G and
Fixed Wireless.
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25°C, Vs= +5V
[1]
Parameter
Frequency Range
Gain
Gain Variation Over Temperature
Input Return Loss
Output Return Loss
Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB)
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) [2]
Noise Figure
Supply Current (Icq)
21
17
Min.
Typ.
810 - 960
18
0.01
12
20
23.5
25.5
42
3.8
125
150
23
12
Max.
Min.
Typ.
1710 - 1990
13.5
0.01
12
15
25
27
42
3.8
125
150
22
10
Max.
Min.
Typ.
2420 - 2700
11
0.01
10
10
24
26
42
3.8
125
150
Max.
Units
MHz
dB
dB / °C
dB
dB
dBm
dBm
dBm
dB
mA
[1] Specifications and data reflect HMC789ST89E measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found
herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application.
[2] Two-tone output power of +10 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing.
1
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HMC789ST89E
v02.0314
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC
AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz
Broadband Gain &
Return Loss @ 900 MHz
25
15
RESPONSE (dB)
S21
S11
S22
Gain vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz
24
22
20
5
18
16
14
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
-5
-15
12
10
0.7
-25
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
1.2
1.4
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 900 MHz
0
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 900 MHz
0
-5
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-10
-15
-20
-25
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-5
-10
-15
-20
0.7
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
-30
0.7
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Psat vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
0.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
Psat (dBm)
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
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AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
2
GAIN (dB)
HMC789ST89E
v02.0314
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC
AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz
Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz
Pout = 10 dBm Each Tone
50
Output IP3 vs.
Output Power @ 900 MHz
50
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
45
IP3 (dB)
IP3 (dB)
45
40
40
35
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
35
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
30
0.7
30
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz
8
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Reverse Isolation vs.
Temperature @ 900 MHz
0
6
NF (dB)
-10
ISOLATION (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
4
-20
2
-30
0
0.75
0.8
0.85
0.9
0.95
1
-40
0.7
0.8
0.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
1
1.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Gain, Power & IP3 vs.
Supply Voltage @ 900 MHz
50
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm)
Power Compression @ 900 MHz
50
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
40
Gain
P1dB
OIP3
40
Pout
Gain
PAE
30
30
20
20
10
10
4.5
0
5
SUPPLY VOLTAGE
5.5
-8
-4
0
4
8
12
INPUT POWER (dBm)
3
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HMC789ST89E
v02.0314
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC
AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz
ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 880 MHz
CDMA IS95, 9 Channels Forward
-20
-30
-40
ACPR (dBc)
-50
-60
-70
-80
-90
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
CHANNEL POWER (dBm)
CDMA IS95
Frequency: 880 MHz
Integration BW: 1.228 MHz
Forward Link, 9 Channels
4.5V
5V
5.5V
Source ACPR
Broadband Gain &
Return Loss @ 1900 MHz
20
Gain vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz
16
10
RESPONSE (dB)
GAIN (dB)
S21
S11
S22
14
0
12
-10
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
-20
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
2
2.2
2.4
2.6
10
1.7
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Input Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 1900 MHz
0
Output Return Loss vs.
Temperature @ 1900 MHz
0
RETURN LOSS (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
-4
-5
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
-8
-10
-12
-15
-16
1.7
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
-20
1.7
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: 978-250-3343
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AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
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HMC789ST89E
v02.0314
InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC
AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz
P1dB vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz
28
Psat vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
1.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT
27
26
25
24
23
22
1.7
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
P1dB (dBm)
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
Psat (dBm)
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz
50
Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 1900 MHz
50
45
IP3 (dB)
IP3 (dB)
45
40
40
35
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
35
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
30
1.7
30
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm)
Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz
8
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
Reverse Isolation vs.
Temperature @ 1900 MHz
-10
6
NF (dB)
-15
ISOLATION (dB)
+25 C
+85 C
- 40 C
4
-20
2
-25
0
1.7
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
-30
1.7
1.8
1.9
FREQUENCY (GHz)
2
2.1
5
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Phone: 978-250-3343
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