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HMC519LC4 supply current

Hi all,

We evaluated the HMC519LC4 on the custom board, 2set.

But Supply Current (Idd), Gain, P1dB is small.

Then, 2 set is same characteristics.

Measurement data, and (x) is datasheet spec.

Vdd1,2,3:+3.0V

Supply Current (Idd):60mA (typ. 75mA)

Gain:10.3dB@27GHz / 8.9dB@31GHz (min. 11.4dB/10.2dB)

P1dB:+5.6dBm@31GHz (min. 9.2dBm)

Gain and P1dB might be the influence of PCB matching circuits,

but we think supply current should not have the effect of PCB matching circuits.

Our question is,

1.Supply Current (Idd):60mA is within min spec. ?

2.HMC519LC4 is the 3-stage amp internaly?

  Each Vdd1,2,3 pin supply the voltage to the each 3-stage amp1,2,3?

3.If we might have damage to any of the pins ,for example to Vdd1

  ,supply current simply reduce to 60mA=75mA*2/3?

Best regards,

sss

  • Hi sss,

    Some of the numbers you've stated above certainly look below the specifications. The data sheet does not specify a min Idd.

    It's always possible for Gain and P1dB to be influenced by the load conditions presented to RFIN and RFOUT. Unless the load conditions are contributing to oscillation (which I don't know to be likely with this part), then the drain current should generally be load-independent under quiescent conditions. Have you seen any evidence of oscillation?

    The HMC519LC4 is a three gain stage amplifier, with each Vdd pin supplying its own gain stage. We recently made measurements of the three drain currents vs. Pin with the results shown below. The total supply current for that part was ~62 mA quiescent...significantly below the typical 75 mA and similar to the 60 mA that you've observed with your part.

    Perhaps your part has been damaged? Do you have others to work with?

    Regards,

    SMcBride

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