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Analog Devices Welcomes Hittite Microwave Corporation NO CONTENT ON THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT HAS CHANGED www.analog.com www.hittite.com THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HMC789ST89E v02.0314 AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Typical Applications Features The HMC789ST89E is ideal for: High Output IP3: +42 dBm • Cellular/4G High Output P1dB: +25 dBm • Fixed Wireless & WLAN High Gain: 18 dB • CATV, Cable Modem & DBS Single Supply: +5V • Microwave Radio & Test Equipment 45% PAE @ +25 dBm Pout • IF & RF Applications Industry Standard SOT89 Package Functional Diagram General Description The HMC789ST89E is a high linearity GaAs InGaP HBT gain block MMIC operating from 0.7 to 2.8 GHz and packaged in an industry standard SOT89 package. Utilizing a minimum number of external components and a single +5V supply, the amplifier output IP3 can be optimized to +45 dBm. The high output IP3 and high gain make the HMC789ST89E ideal for use in PA driver & pre-driver applications in Cellular/4G and Fixed Wireless. Electrical Specifications, TA = +25°C, Vs= +5V [1] Parameter Min. Frequency Range Gain Typ. Max. Min. 810 - 960 17 Gain Variation Over Temperature Typ. Max. Min. 1710 - 1990 18 12 Typ. Max. 2420 - 2700 13.5 10 Units MHz 11 dB 0.01 0.01 0.01 dB / °C Input Return Loss 12 12 10 dB Output Return Loss 20 15 10 dB 24 dBm Output Power for 1dB Compression (P1dB) Saturated Output Power (Psat) 21 23.5 23 25 22 25.5 27 26 dBm Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) [2] 42 42 42 dBm Noise Figure 3.8 3.8 3.8 Supply Current (Icq) 125 150 125 150 125 dB 150 mA [1] Specifications and data reflect HMC789ST89E measured using the respective application circuits for each designated frequency band found herein. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. [2] Two-tone output power of +10 dBm per tone, 1 MHz spacing. 1 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 900 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 25 22 20 S21 S11 S22 5 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 15 -5 18 16 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 14 -15 -25 0.4 12 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 10 0.7 1.4 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 1 1.1 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 0 0 -5 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) -10 -15 -10 -15 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -20 -25 -20 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 -30 0.7 1.1 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 28 25 27 24 26 23 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 1.1 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 21 20 0.7 1 Psat vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 26 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) P1dB vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 22 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 24 23 0.8 0.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 1 1.1 22 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 2 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz 50 45 45 IP3 (dB) IP3 (dB) Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 900 MHz 50 40 35 30 0.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 30 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 0 2 4 Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz +25 C +85 C - 40 C 12 14 16 18 +25 C +85 C - 40 C ISOLATION (dB) -10 4 2 -20 -30 0.8 0.85 0.9 0.95 -40 0.7 1 0.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) 0.9 1 1.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 900 MHz Power Compression @ 900 MHz 50 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) 10 0 6 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 10 4.5 8 Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz 8 0 0.75 6 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) 50 Pout Gain PAE 40 30 20 10 0 5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 3 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) NF (dB) AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 900 MHz Pout = 10 dBm Each Tone 5.5 -8 -4 0 4 8 12 INPUT POWER (dBm) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 880 MHz CDMA IS95, 9 Channels Forward -30 CDMA IS95 Frequency: 880 MHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, 9 Channels ACPR (dBc) -40 4.5V 5V -50 5.5V -60 -70 -80 Source ACPR -90 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 1900 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 16 20 14 S21 S11 S22 0 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 12 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 -20 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2 2.2 2.4 10 1.7 2.6 1.8 Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 2.1 2 2.1 0 -4 RETURN LOSS (dB) RETURN LOSS (dB) 2 Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 0 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -8 -12 -16 1.7 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT -20 1.8 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2 2.1 -5 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 -15 -20 1.7 1.8 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 4 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz 30 27 29 26 28 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) Psat vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 28 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 22 1.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 25 1.8 1.9 2 24 1.7 2.1 1.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 45 45 IP3 (dB) 50 40 30 1.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 30 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz -10 +25 C +85 C - 40 C +25 C +85 C - 40 C -15 ISOLATION (dB) 6 NF (dB) 2.1 40 FREQUENCY (GHz) 4 2 0 1.7 2 Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 1900 MHz 50 35 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 8 -20 -25 1.8 1.9 FREQUENCY (GHz) 5 27 26 23 IP3 (dB) AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT P1dB vs. Temperature @ 1900 MHz 2 2.1 -30 1.7 1.8 1.9 2 2.1 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 1900 MHz Power Compression @ 1900 MHz Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 Pout Gain PAE 40 30 20 10 0 10 4.5 5 -1 5.5 3 7 SUPPLY VOLTAGE ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 1960 MHz CDMA 2000, 9 Channels Forward 15 19 ACPR vs. Supply Voltage @ 2140 MHz W-CDMA, 64 DPCH -20 -20 -30 ACPR (dBc) -30 CDMA 2000 Frequency: 1960 MHz Integration BW: 1.228 MHz Forward Link, 9 Channels -40 ACPR (dBc) 11 INPUT POWER (dBm) 4.5V 5V 5.5V -50 -60 W-CDMA Frequency: 2140 MHz Integration BW: 3.84 MHz 64 DPCH -40 4.5V 5V 5.5V -50 -60 -70 Source ACPR -80 Source ACPR -70 -90 -80 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 0 2 4 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 CHANNEL POWER (dBm) Broadband Gain & Return Loss @ 2600 MHz Gain vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 20 AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 50 50 14 13 12 GAIN (dB) RESPONSE (dB) 10 S21 S11 S22 0 11 10 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -10 9 -20 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.7 2.8 2.9 8 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 6 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Input Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz Output Return Loss vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 0 RETURN LOSS (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 -10 -15 -20 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.6 2.7 2.8 FREQUENCY (GHz) P1dB vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz Psat vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz 26 28 27 Psat (dBm) P1dB (dBm) 25 24 26 25 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 24 23 22 2.3 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 2.4 2.5 2.6 23 2.7 22 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 FREQUENCY (GHz) 2.7 2.8 Output IP3 vs. Output Power @ 2600 MHz 50 45 45 IP3 (dB) 50 40 30 2.3 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) Output IP3 vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 40 +25 C +85 C - 40 C 35 30 2.4 2.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) 7 RETURN LOSS (dB) +25 C +85 C - 40 C -5 IP3 (dB) AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 0 2.7 2.8 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 SINGLE TONE POUT (dBm) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Noise Figure vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature @ 2600 MHz NF (dB) ISOLATION (dB) +25 C +85 C - 40 C 6 4 +25 C +85 C - 40 C -15 -20 2 0 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 -25 2.3 2.8 2.4 2.5 Gain, Power & IP3 vs. Supply Voltage @ 2600 MHz 2.8 40 Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%) GAIN (dB), P1dB (dBm), OIP3 (dBm) 2.7 Power Compression @ 2600 MHz 50 40 Gain P1dB OIP3 30 20 10 4.5 2.6 FREQUENCY (GHz) FREQUENCY (GHz) Pout Gain PAE 30 20 10 0 5 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 5.5 0 5 10 15 20 INPUT POWER (dBm) For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT -10 8 8 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT Absolute Maximum Ratings Collector Bias Voltage (Vcc) +6.0 V RF Input Power (RFIN)(Vs +5Vdc) +18 dBm Junction Temperature 150 °C Continuous Pdiss (T = 85 °C) (derate 13.0 mW/°C above 85 °C) 0.85 W Thermal Resistance (junction to ground paddle) 77 °C/W Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C Operating Temperature -40 to +85 °C ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Outline Drawing NOTES: 1. PACKAGE BODY MATERIAL: MOLDING COMPOUND MP-180S OR EQUIVALENT. 2. LEAD MATERIAL: Cu w/ Ag SPOT PLATING. 3. LEAD PLATING: 100% MATTE TIN. 4. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS] 5. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.15mm PER SIDE. 6. DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLDFLASH OF 0.25mm PER SIDE. 7. ALL GROUND LEADS MUST BE SOLDERED TO PCB RF GROUND. Package Information Part Number Package Body Material Lead Finish HMC789ST89E RoHS-compliant Low Stress Injection Molded Plastic 100% matte Sn MSL Rating MSL1 [2] Package Marking [1] H789 XXXX [1] 4-Digit lot number XXXX [2] Max peak reflow temperature of 260 °C 9 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz Pin Descriptions Function Description 1 RFIN This pin is DC coupled. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. 3 RFOUT RF output and DC Bias input for the amplifier. Off chip matching components are required. See Application Circuit herein. 2, 4 GND These pins & package bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground. Interface Schematic For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT Pin Number 10 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 900 MHz Application Circuit 11 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 810-960 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 10 pF C2 100 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 μF C6 100 pF C7 1.2 pF L1 18 nH L2 3.8 nH For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz List of Materials for 900 MHz Evaluation PCB 126222 Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 10 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 1.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. L2 3.8 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 126220 Evaluation PCB [1] The circuit board used in this application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 900 MHz Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: FR4 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 12 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 1900 MHz Application Circuit 13 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 1710-1990 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 2.2 pF C2 5.0 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 µF C6 20 pF C7 1.1 pF L1 20 nH R1 0.0 Ohm For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz List of Materials for 1900 MHz Evaluation PCB 126223 Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 2.2 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 5.0 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 20 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 1.1 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. R1 0.0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 126220 Evaluation PCB [1] The circuit board used in this application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 1900 MHz Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: FR4 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 14 HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 2600 MHz Application Circuit 15 This circuit was used to specify the performance for 2420-2700 MHz operation. Contact the HMC Applications Group for assistance in optimizing performance for your application. Recommended Component Values C1 1.5 pF C2 1.5 pF C3 100 pF C4 1000 pF C5 2.2 µF C6 20 pF C7 0.3 pF L1 18 nH L2 12 nH R1 0.0 Ohm For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] HMC789ST89E v02.0314 InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK MMIC AMPLIFIER, 0.7 -2.8 GHz List of Materials for 2600 MHz Evaluation PCB 125682 Item Description J1 - J2 PCB Mount SMA Connector J3 2 mm DC Header C1 1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C2 1.5 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C3 100 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C4 1000 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C5 2.2 µF Capacitor, Tantalum C6 20 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. C7 0.3 pF Capacitor, 0402 Pkg. L1 18 nH Inductor, 0402 Pkg. R1 0.0 Ohm Resistor, 0402 Pkg. U1 HMC789ST89E Linear Amplifier PCB [2] 125220 Evaluation PCB [1] The circuit board used in this application should use RF circuit design techniques. Signal lines should have 50 Ohm impedance while the package ground leads and exposed paddle should be connected directly to the ground plane similar to that shown. A sufficient number of via holes should be used to connect the top and bottom ground planes. The evaluation board should be mounted to an appropriate heat sink. The evaluation circuit board shown is available from Hittite upon request. AMPLIFIERS - DRIVER & GAIN BLOCK - SMT 2600 MHz Evaluation PCB [1] Reference this number when ordering complete evaluation PCB [2] Circuit Board Material: FR4 For price, delivery and to place orders: Hittite Microwave Corporation, 2 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Phone: 978-250-3343 Fax: 978-250-3373 Order On-line at www.hittite.com Application Support: Phone: 978-250-3343 or [email protected] 16