HMC516LC5

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AMPLIFIER, 9 - 18 GHz

Typical Applications Features

The HMC516LC5 is ideal for use as a LNA or driver Noise Figure: 2 dB
amplifier for:
LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

Gain: 20 dB
• Point-to-Point Radios OIP3: +25 dBm
• Point-to-Multi-Point Radios & VSAT Single Supply: +3V @ 65 mA
• Test Equipment and Sensors 50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
• Military RoHS Compliant 5x5 mm Package

Functional Diagram General Description

The HMC516LC5 is a high dynamic range GaAs
pHEMT MMIC Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) housed in
a leadless “Pb free” RoHS compliant SMT package.
The HMC516LC5 provides 20 dB of small signal
gain, 2 dB of noise figure and has an output IP3 of
+25 dBm. The P1dB output power of +13 dBm enables
the LNA to also function as a LO driver for balanced,
I/Q or image reject mixers. The HMC516LC5 allows
the use of surface mount manufacturing techniques.

Electrical Specifications, TA = +25° C, Vdd 1, 2, 3 = +3V

Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 9 - 12 12 - 18 GHz
Gain 17.5 20 18 20.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.5 dB
Input Return Loss 10 10 dB
Output Return Loss 12 12 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 13 14 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 15 16 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 25 25 dBm
Supply Current (Idd)(Vdd = +3V) 65 88 65 88 mA

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Broadband Gain & Return Loss Gain vs. Temperature

25 22

20

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20
15
RESPONSE (dB)

10 S21 18

GAIN (dB)
S11
5 S22
16
0
+25C
-5 14 +85C
-40C
-10
12
-15

-20 10
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 8 10 12 14 16 18
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Input Return Loss vs. Temperature Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
0 0

+25C
-5 +85C
+25C -40C
-5 +85C
RETURN LOSS (dB)

RETURN LOSS (dB)

-40C
-10

-10 -15

-20
-15
-25

-20 -30
8 10 12 14 16 18 8 10 12 14 16 18
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Noise Figure vs. Temperature Output IP3 vs. Temperature

10 35
9
30
8
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

7 25

6
IP3 (dBm)

+25C
+85C 20
5 -40C

4 15

3 +25C
10 +85C
-40C
2
5
1
0 0
8 10 12 14 16 18 8 10 12 14 16 18
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature

20 20
18 18
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16 16
14 14
P1dB (dBm)

Psat (dBm)
12 12
10 10
8 +25C 8 +25C
+85C +85C
6 -40C 6 -40C

4 4
2 2
0 0
8 10 12 14 16 18 8 10 12 14 16 18
FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz)

Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature Power Compression @ 12 GHz

0 25

-10
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)

20
-20
ISOLATION (dB)

-30 Pout
+25C 15 Gain
+85C PAE
-40 -40C

-50 10

-60
5
-70

-80 0
8 10 12 14 16 18 -22 -20 -18 -16 -14 -12 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0
FREQUENCY (GHz) INPUT POWER (dBm)

Gain, Noise Figure & Power vs.

Supply Voltage @ 12 GHz
24 7

22 6
GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm)

20 5
NOISE FIGURE (dB)

Gain
18 4

16 3
P1dB
14 2
Noise Figure
12 1

10 0
2.5 3 3.5
Vdd (V)

For price, delivery, and to place orders: Analog Devices, Inc., One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106
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Absolute Maximum Ratings Typical Supply Current vs. Vdd

Drain Bias Voltage (Vdd1, Vdd2, Vdd3) +4 Vdc Vdd (V) Idd (mA)
RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vdd = +3.0 Vdc) +5 dBm +2.5 61

LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

Channel Temperature 175 °C +3.0 65
Continuous Pdiss (T= 85 °C) +3.5 69
1.17W
(derate 14 mW/°C above 85 °C) Note: Amplifier will operate over full voltage range shown
Thermal Resistance above.
76.9 °C/W
(channel to die bottom)
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
ESD Sensitivity (HBM) Class 1A OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Outline Drawing

NOTES:
1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: ALUMINA
2. LEAD AND GROUND PADDLE PLATING: 30-80 MICROINCHES
GOLD OVER 50 MICROINCHES MINIMUM NICKEL
3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS]
4. LEAD SPACING TOLERANCE IS NON-CUMULATIVE
5. PACKAGE WARP SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.05mm DATUM
6. ALL GROUND LEADS AND GROUND PADDLE MUST BE
SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND

Package Information
Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish MSL Rating Package Marking [2]
[1] H516
HMC516LC5 Alumina, White Gold over Nickel MSL3
XXXX
[1] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C
[2] 4-Digit lot number XXXX

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
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Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
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1, 2, 6 - 19,
This pin may be connected to RF/DC ground.
23 - 25, 27, N/C
Performance will not be affected.
29, 31, 32

4 RFIN This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. External bypass

30, 28, 26 Vdd1, 2, 3
capacitors of 100 pF and 2.2 µF are required.

21 RFOUT This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.

These pins and package bottom must be

3, 5, 20, 22 GND
connected to RF/DC ground.

Application Circuit
Component Value
C1, C2, C3 100 pF
C4, C5, C6 2.2 µF

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
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Evaluation PCB

LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - SMT

List of Materials for Evaluation PCB 110431 [1]

Item Description The circuit board used in the application should use
J1 - J2 PCB Mount K Connector RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should
J3 2 mm DC Header have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground
C1 - C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. leads and exposed paddle should be connected
C4 - C6 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum directly to the ground plane similar to that shown.
U1 HMC516LC5 Amplifier
A sufficient number of via holes should be used to
PCB [2] 109001 Evaluation PCB
connect the top and bottom ground planes. The
[1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB
evaluation board should be mounted to an appropri-
[2] Circuit Board Material: Rogers 4350
ate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is
available from Analog Devices, Inc., upon request.

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 6