• Noise Figure and Gain of HMC996

    Dear support,

    I measured the Noise Figure (NF) and the Gain (G) of the HMC996LP4E on the EvalBoard using a noise-gain analyser. The HMC996 was biased at Vg1,2 = -0.75V, Idd = 120mA, Vctrl = -4.5V, Vdd1,2 = 5V, operating bandwidth 9.2 - 9.5 GHz.

    The measured…

  • HMC981LP3E

    Hi, I'm considering using the HMC981 for controlling bias on the HMC996 VGA. I have a few questions:

    1) Is this part compatible with the HMC996?

    2) If the HMC981 controls two gate voltages, how come there is only one drain voltage input for current…

  • HMC996LP4E Vctrl

    Hi EngineerZone

    I'm designing the HMC996 into my receiver and would like to know if there is recommended circuitry for driving the gain control Vctrl pin, and be able to vary it digitally ?

    Many thanks in advance.

  • RE: For the AD5721R what mode should I select if I use VDD=+5.5V and VSS=-5.5V to generate a  +/-4.5V Vout? Shall I use m=8 and c=4 ( +/-10V range) or m=4 and c=2 ( +/-5V range) ?

    Hi Ivan,

    Thanks for your advice.

    I want to use the 5721R to control the gain of the HMC996 VGA.

    It requires a -4.5 to 0V voltage.

    I am also using a HMC980LP4E to generate the 2 gate voltages that control

    the bias current.

    Thanks,

    J.O.

  • RE: HMC996LP4E Power-up sequence

    Hi Kagan,

    Thank you for your answer.

    I have additional question. Does HMC996 has damaged by the following sequence?

    　1. Vgg(-2V)   →      Vctrl      →      Vdd             →      Vgg（Idq 120mA）

    　2. Vgg(-2V)   →      Vdd       →      Vctrl           →      Vgg（Idq 120mA）

    　3. Vgg(-2V)     →       Vdd        →       Vgg（Idq 120mA）            →           Vctrl

    Thanks…

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