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HMC-C017
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C017 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
Amplifi er in a miniature, hermetic module which
operates between 17 and 27 GHz. This high dynamic
range amplifi er module provides 18 dB of gain, 2.75
dB noise fi gure and up to +25 dBm of output IP3
while the internal voltage regulator accepts a supply
voltage from +8V to +16V. The wideband amplifi er
I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are
internally DC blocked for robust performance. The
module features removable coaxial connectors which
can be detached to allow direct connection of the I/O
pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Noise Figure: 2.75 dB
Gain: 18 dB
P1dB Output Power: +14 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Regulated Supply: Vs = +8V to +16V
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92 mm Connectors
-55 to +85C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C017 Wideband LNA is ideal for:
Telecom Infrastructure
Microwave Radio & VSAT
Military & Space
Test Instrumentation
Fiber Optics
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 C, Vs= +8V to +16V
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
17 - 22
22 - 27
GHz
Gain
16
19
14.5
17.5
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.015
0.025
0.015
0.025
dB/ C
Noise Figure
2.75
3.25
3.0
4.0
dB
Input Return Loss
14
14
dB
Output Return Loss
10
13
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
10.5
13.5
12
15
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
18
18.5
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
24
26
dBm
Supply Current
96
96
mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
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Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
NOI
SE FI
GURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-55
-50
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
GAIN
(dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
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P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vs)
-0.3 Vdc to +25 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFin)
+10 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 C
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
+25C
+85C
-55C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
Power Compression @ 21 GHz
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
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-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, fi eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
from 17 - 27 GHz.
2
Vs
Power supply voltage for the amplifi er.
3
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, fi eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
from 17 - 27 GHz.
4
GND
Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
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WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
HMC-C017
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Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVARTM
2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES .005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
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