0.01 GHz to 10 GHz, MMIC, GaAs, pHEMT RF Gain Block Data Sheet HMC788A FEATURES FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM HMC788A Gain: 14 dB typical Operational frequency range: 0.01 GHz to 10 GHz NI C 1 6 NI C Input/output internally matched to 50 RF 2 5 RF I N O UT High input linearity 3 4 G ND NI C 1 dB compression (P1dB): 20 dBm typical P ACKAG E BAS E Output third-order intercept (OIP3): 33 dBm typical Supply voltage: 5 V typical Figure 1. 2 mm 2 mm, 6-lead lead frame chip scale package APPLICATIONS Cellular, 3G, LTE, WiMAX, and 4G LO driver applications Microwave radio Test and measurement equipment Ultra wideband (UWB) communications GENERAL DESCRIPTION The HMC788A is a 0.01 GHz to 10 GHz, gain block, monolithic The HMC788A offers 14 dB of gain and an output IP3 of microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) amplifier using gallium 33 dBm while requiring only 76 mA from a 5 V supply. arsenide (GaAs), pseudomorphic high electron mobility transistor The Darlington feedback pair exhibits reduced sensitivity to (pHEMT) technology. normal process variations and yields excellent gain stability This 2 mm 2 mm LFCSP amplifier can be used as either a over temperature while requiring a minimal number of external cascadable 50 gain stage, or to drive the local oscillator (LO) port bias components. of many of the single and double balanced mixers from Analog Devices, Inc. with up to 20 dBm output power. 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Technical Support www.analog.com Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 16204-001HMC788A Data Sheet TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ..............................5 Applications ....................................................................................... 1 Interface Schematics .....................................................................5 Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1 Typical Performance Characteristics ..............................................6 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Theory of Operation .........................................................................9 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Basic Connections .........................................................................9 Specifications ..................................................................................... 3 Applications Information .............................................................. 10 Electrical Specifications ............................................................... 3 Evaluation PCB ........................................................................... 10 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 4 Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 12 Thermal Resistance ...................................................................... 4 Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 12 ESD Caution .................................................................................. 4 REVISION HISTORY 6/2019Rev. C to Rev. D This Hittite Microwave Products data sheet has been reformatted to Changes to Table 5 .......................................................................... 10 meet the styles and standards of Analog Devices, Inc. Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 12 10/2017v00.0913 to Rev. A Changes to Product Title, Features Section, General Description 9/2018Rev. B to Rev. C Section, and Figure 1 ......................................................................... 1 Change to RF Input Power (RF ), V = 5 V Parameter, IN CC Changes to Table 1 ............................................................................. 3 Table 2 ................................................................................................ 4 Changes to Table 2 ............................................................................. 4 Added Thermal Resistance Section and Table 3 Renumbered 11/2017Rev. A to Rev. B Sequentially ........................................................................................4 Changes to Continuous Power Dissipation, PDISS Parameter and Changes to Figure 2, Table 4, and Figure 3 .................................... 5 Junction (TJ) Temperature Parameter, Table 2 ............................. 4 Changes to Typical Perfomance Characteristics Section ............. 6 Added Figure 17 Renumbered Sequentially ................................. 8 Added Theory of Operation Section .............................................. 9 Added Applications Information Section Heading ................... 10 Changes to Evaluation PCB Section and Figure 18 ................... 10 Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 12 Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 12 Rev. D Page 2 of 12