40 W (46 dBm), 9 GHz to 10.5 GHz, GaN Power Amplifier Data Sheet HMC8415LP6GE FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM High output power: 46 dBm typical at P = 23 dBm IN High small signal gain: 32.5 dB typical High power gain: 23 dB typical at P = 23 dBm IN Frequency range: 9 GHz to 10.5 GHz High power added efficiency: 40% typical at P = 23 dBm IN HMC8415LP6GE GND GND Supply voltage: V /V = 28 V at 1000 mA DDxA DDxB RFIN RFOUT 6 mm 6 mm, 40-lead LFSCP GND GND APPLICATIONS Weather radars Marine radars PACKAGE BASE Military radars GND Figure 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HMC8415LP6GE is a gallium nitride (GaN), power amplifier, The HMC8415LP6GE is ideal for pulsed applications, such as delivering 40 W (46 dBm) with more than 37.5% power added wireless weather, marine, and military radar applications. efficiency (PAE) across a bandwidth of 9 GHz to 10.5 GHz. Rev. A Document Feedback Information furnished by Analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, P.O. Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No Tel: 781.329.4700 20182019 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of Analog Devices. Technical Support www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. V V GG1A GG1B V V GG2A GG2B V V GG3B GG3A V V DD1B DD1A V V DD2B DD2A V V DD3B DD3A V V DD3B DD3A 16688-001HMC8415LP6GE Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................8 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 14 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Applications Information .............................................................. 15 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Typical Application Circuit and Pulsor Circuit ..................... 17 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Using the EV1HMC8415LP6G with the Drain Bias Pulsor Board ................................................................................................ 19 Specif icat ions ..................................................................................... 3 Recommended Bias Sequence .................................................. 20 Electrical Specifications ............................................................... 3 Making Average to Pulsed Approximations ............................... 21 Total Target Quiescent Current by V /V ....................... 4 DDxA DDxB Evaluation PCB ............................................................................... 22 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5 Bill of Materials ........................................................................... 22 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 23 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 23 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6 Interface Schematics..................................................................... 7 REVISION HISTORY 4/2019Rev. 0 to Rev. A Change to Table 5 ............................................................................. 5 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 23 Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 23 9/2018Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. A Page 2 of 23