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1 HMC-ALH476 . GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE. AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz 1 Typical Applications Features This HMC-ALH476 is ideal for: Noise Figure: < 2 dB @ 20 GHz LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP. Point-to-Point Radios Gain: 20 dB. Point-to-Multi-Point Radios P1dB Output Power: +14 dBm Military & Space Supply Voltage: +4V @ 90 mA. Test Instrumentation Die Size: x x mm Functional Diagram General Description The HMC-ALH476 is a GaAs MMIC HEMT Low Noise Wideband Amplifier die which operates between 14. and 27 GHz. The amplifier provides 20 dB of gain, 2. dB noise figure and +14 dBm of output power at 1 dB.

2 Gain compression while requiring only 90 mA from a +4V supply voltage. The HMC-ALH476 amplifier is ideal for integration into Multi-Chip-Modules (MCMs). due to its small size. Electrical Specifi cations, TA = +25 C, Vdd= +4V. Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units Frequency Range 14 - 18 18 - 27 GHz Gain 18 20 18 20 dB. Gain Variation over Temperature dB / C. Noise Figure 3 2 dB. Input Return Loss 16 17 dB. Output Return Loss 18 20 dB. Output Power for 1 dB Compression 14 14 dBm Supply Current (Idd) (Vdd = 4V, Vgg = Typ.) 90 90 mA. *Unless otherwise indicated, all measurements are from probed die For price, delivery, Information furnished by analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable.

3 However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite and to placeCorporation: Microwave orders: analog Devices, Inc., responsibility is assumed by analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106. rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No 1 - 198 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:Phone: 978-250-3343. 781-329-4700 Fax: 978-250-3373. Order license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of analog Devices.

4 Online at Application Support: Phone: 1-800- analog -D. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Order On-line at HMC-ALH476 . GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE. AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz Linear Gain vs. Frequency Noise Figure vs. Frequency 1. 25 5. LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP. 20 4. NOISE FIGURE (dB). GAIN (dB). 15 3. 10 2. 5 1. 0 0. 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27. FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz). Input Return Loss vs. Frequency Output Return Loss vs. Frequency 0 0. -5 -5. RETURN LOSS (dB). RETURN LOSS (dB). -10 -10. -15 -15. -20 -20. -25 -25.

5 -30 -30. -35 -35. 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27. FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz). For price, Information furnished by analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact delivery, Hittite and to placeCorporation: Microwave orders: analog Devices, Inc., responsibility is assumed by analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106. rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice.

6 No 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: Phone: 978-250-3343. 781-329-4700 Fax: license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of analog Devices. 978-250-3373. Order online at 1 - 199. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Application Support: Phone: 1-800- analog -D. Order On-line at HMC-ALH476 . GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE. AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz 1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Drain Bias Voltage + LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP. RF Input Power -2 dBm ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE. Gate Bias Voltage -1 to OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.

7 Thermal Resistance C/W. (Channel to die bottom). Channel Temperature 180 C. Storage Temperature -65 to +150 C. Operating Temperature -55 to +85 C. Outline Drawing Die Packaging Information [1] NOTES: 1. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MM]. Standard Alternate 2. TYPICAL BOND PAD IS .004 SQUARE. 3. BACKSIDE METALLIZATION: GOLD. GP-1 (Gel Pack) [2]. 4. BACKSIDE METAL IS GROUND. [1] Refer to the Packaging Information section for die 5. BOND PAD METALLIZATION: GOLD. packaging dimensions. 6. CONNECTION NOT REQUIRED FOR UNLABELED BOND PADS. [2] For alternate packaging information contact Hittite 7.

8 OVERALL DIE SIZE .002 . Microwave Corporation. For price, delivery, Information furnished by analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite and to placeCorporation: Microwave orders: analog Devices, Inc., responsibility is assumed by analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106. rights of third parties that may result from its use. Specifications subject to change without notice. No 1 - 200 20 Alpha Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone:Phone: 978-250-3343.

9 781-329-4700 Fax: 978-250-3373. Order license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of analog Devices. online at Application Support: Phone: 1-800- analog -D. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Order On-line at HMC-ALH476 . GaAs HEMT MMIC LOW NOISE. AMPLIFIER, 14 - 27 GHz Pad Descriptions 1. Pad Number Function Description Interface Schematic LOW NOISE AMPLIFIERS - CHIP. This pad is AC coupled and matched to 1 RFIN. 50 Ohms. Power Supply Voltage for the amplifier. See assembly for 2, 6 Vdd required external components.

10 Gate control for amplifier. Please follow MMIC Amplifier Bias- 3, 5 Vgg ing Procedure application note. See assembly for required external components. This pad is AC coupled and matched to 4 RFOUT. 50 Ohms. Die bottom GND Die bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. For price, delivery, Information furnished by analog Devices is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no For price, delivery, and to place orders, please contact Hittite and to placeCorporation: Microwave orders: analog Devices, Inc., responsibility is assumed by analog Devices for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other One Technology Way, Box 9106, Norwood, MA 02062-9106.