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HMC-C023
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
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Functional Diagram
Typical Applications
General Description
Features
Electrical Specifications,
T
A
= +25 C, +VDC = +11V to +16V, -VDC = -3V to -12V
The HMC-C023 Wideband PA is ideal for:
Telecom Infrastructure
Microwave Radio & VSAT
Military & Space
Test Instrumentation
Fiber Optics
The HMC-C023 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Distrib-
uted Power Amplifi er in a miniature, hermetic module
with replaceable SMA connectors which operates
between 2 and 20 GHz. The amplifi er provides 15 dB
of gain, +30 dBm output IP3 and up to +26 dBm of
output power at 1 dB gain compression. Gain fl atness
is excellent from 2 - 16 GHz making the HMC-C023
ideal for EW, ECM RADAR and test equipment appli-
cations. The wideband amplifi er I/Os are internally
matched to 50 Ohms and are DC blocked. Integrated
voltage regulators allow for fl exible biasing of both
the negative and positive supply pins, while internal
bias sequencing circuitry assures robust operation.
Gain: 15 dB @ 10 GHz
P1dB Output Power: +26 dBm @ 10 GHz
Spurious-Free Operation
Regulated Supply and Bias Sequencing
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable SMA connectors
-55 to +85C Operating Temperature
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Frequency Range
2.0 - 6.0
6.0 - 16.0
16.0 - 20.0
GHz
Gain
13
15
11
14
9
12
dB
Gain Flatness
0.25
0.5
1.0
dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.03
dB/ C
Noise Figure
4.0
4.0
6.0
dB
Input Return Loss
17
18
12
dB
Output Return Loss
13
12
10
dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB)
23
26
21
24
19
22
dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat)
27
25
23
dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3)
34
30
25
dBm
Positive Supply Current (+IDC)
310
310
310
mA
Negative Supply Current (-IDC)
1.7
1.7
1.7
mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
REVERSE ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
GAIN
(dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
NOI
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GURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Positive Bias Supply Voltage (+VDC)
+17V Max
Negative Bias Supply (-VDC)
-16V Min.
RF Input Power (RFin)
+23 dBm
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150 C
Operating Temperature
-55 to +85 C
P1dB vs. Temperature
Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
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18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
OIP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
+25 C
+85 C
-55 C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
HMC-C023
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Pin Number
Function
Description
Interface Schematic
1
RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, SMA female, fi eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms
from 2 - 20 GHz.
2
+VDC
Positive power supply voltage for the amplifi er.
3
RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, SMA female. This pin is AC coupled
and matched to 50 Ohms from 2 - 20 GHz.
4
-VDC
Negative power supply votage for the amplifi er
5
GND
Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
HMC-C023
WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
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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 SMA CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 5602 - 5CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
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MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
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WIDEBAND POWER AMPLIFIER
MODULE, 2 - 20 GHz
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