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Application Circuit

Recommended Component Values

Component

Frequency (MHz)

50

1000

4000

8000

L1

270 nH

56 nH

8.2 nH

2.2 nH

C1, C2

0.01 μF

100 pF

100 pF

100 pF

Pad Number

Function

Description

Interface Schematic

1RFIN

This pin is DC coupled.

An off chip DC blocking capacitor is required.

2RFOUT

RF output and DC Bias for the output stage.

Die

Bottom

GND

Die bottom must be connected to RF/DC ground.

Pad Descriptions

Note:

1. Select Rbias to achieve Icq using equation below,

Rbias > 22 Ohm.

2. External blocking capacitors are required on

RFIN and RFOUT.

Icq = Vs - 3.9

Rbias

HMC396

v02.0109

InGaP HBT GAIN BLOCK

MMIC AMPLIFIER, DC - 8 GHz