link to page 4 link to page 5 Data SheetHMC8401SPECIFICATIONS 0.01 GHz TO 3 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE TA = 25°C, VDD = 7.5 V, IDQ = 60 mA, VGG2 = open, unless otherwise stated.1 When using VGG2, it is recommended to limit VGG2 from −2 V to +2.6 V. Table 1. ParameterSymbolTest Conditions/CommentsMinTypMaxUnit FREQUENCY RANGE 0.01 3 GHz GAIN 13 15 dB Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.005 dB/°C RETURN LOSS Input 14 dB Output 19 dB OUTPUT Output Power for 1 dB Compression P1dB 14.5 17 dBm Saturated Output Power PSAT 19 dBm Output Third Order Intercept IP3 Measurement taken at POUT/tone = 10 dBm 27 dBm NOISE FIGURE NF 2.5 4.5 dB SUPPLY CURRENT Total Supply Current IDQ 60 mA SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDD 4.5 7.5 8.5 V 1 Adjust the VGG1 supply voltage between −2 V and 0 V to achieve IDQ = 60 mA typical. 3 GHz TO 26 GHz FREQUENCY RANGE TA = 25°C, VDD = 7.5 V, IDQ = 60 mA, VGG2 = open, unless otherwise stated.1 When using VGG2, it is recommended to limit VGG2 from −2 V to +2.6 V. Table 2. ParameterSymbolTest Conditions/CommentsMinTypMaxUnit FREQUENCY RANGE 3 26 GHz GAIN 12.5 14.5 dB Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.007 dB/°C RETURN LOSS Input 16 dB Output 17 dB OUTPUT Output Power for 1 dB Compression P1dB 14 16.5 dBm Saturated Output Power PSAT 19 dBm Output Third Order Intercept IP3 Measurement taken at POUT/tone = 10 dBm 26 dBm NOISE FIGURE NF 1.5 4.5 dB SUPPLY CURRENT Total Supply Current IDQ 60 mA SUPPLY VOLTAGE VDD 4.5 7.5 8.5 V 1 Adjust the VGG1 supply voltage between −2 V and 0 V to achieve IDQ= 60 mA typical. Rev. B | Page 3 of 17 Document Outline Features Applications General Description Functional Block Diagram Table of Contents Revision History Specifications 0.01 GHz to 3 GHz Frequency Range 3 GHz to 26 GHz Frequency Range 26 GHz to 28 GHz Frequency Range Absolute Maximum Ratings ESD Caution Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions Interface Schematics Typical Performance Characteristics Theory of Operation Applications Information Biasing Procedures Mounting and Bonding Techniques for Millimeterwave GaAs MMICs Handling Precautions Mounting Eutectic Die Attach Epoxy Die Attach Wire Bonding Typical Application Circuit Assembly Diagram Outline Dimensions Ordering Guide