>10 W, 0.01 GHz to 2.8 GHz, GaN Power Amplifier Data Sheet HMC8500 FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM High small signal gain: 16.0 dB High PAE: 55% typical Instantaneous bandwidth: 0.01 GHz to 2.8 GHz GND 1 24 GND Supply voltage: V = 28 V at 100 mA DD HMC8500 NIC 2 23 NIC Internal prematching NIC NIC 3 22 RFIN/V 4 21 RFOUT/V DD GG Simple and compact external tuning for optimal 20 RFOUT/V RFIN/V 5 GG DD performance 6 19 NIC NIC NIC 7 18 NIC 32-lead, 5 mm 5 mm, LFCSP package 8 17 GND GND APPLICATIONS PACKAGE BASE Extended battery operation for public mobile radios Power amplifier stage for wireless infrastructures Figure 1. Test and measurement equipment Commercial and military radars General-purpose transmitter amplification GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HMC8500 is a gallium nitride (GaN), broadband power The HMC8500 amplifier is externally tuned using low cost, amplifier delivering >10 W with up to 55% power added surface-mount components and is available in a compact efficiency (PAE) across an instantaneous bandwidth of 0.01 LFCSP package. GHz to 2.8 GHz, and with a 1.0 dB typical gain flatness. Note that throughout this data sheet, multifunction pins, such The HMC8500 is ideal for pulsed or continuous wave (CW) as RFIN/V , are referred to either by the entire pin name or by GG applications, such as wireless infrastructure, radars, public a single function of the pin, for example, RFIN, when only that mobile radios, and general-purpose amplification. function is relevant. 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 20172018 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. GND GND NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC GND GND 14694-001 9 32 10 31 11 30 29 12 28 13 14 27 15 26 16 25HMC8500 Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 ESD Caution...................................................................................5 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ..............................6 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Interface Schematics .....................................................................6 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................7 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 13 Specifications ..................................................................................... 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 14 Electrical Specifications ............................................................... 3 Evaluation Board ............................................................................ 15 Total Supply Current by V ....................................................... 4 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 16 DD Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 16 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 5 REVISION HISTORY 8/2018Rev. 0 to Rev. A Changed CG-32-1 to CG-32-2 .................................... Throughout Changes to Figure 5 .......................................................................... 7 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 16 Changes to the Ordering Guide .................................................... 16 1/2017Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. A Page 2 of 16